| Application Number | W/25/02735/PIP |
| Status | Application Refused |
Planning Online Status
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Application
Valid12/12/2025 -
Consultation
End07/01/2026 -
Committee
MeetingN/A -
Decision Refusal -
Decision
Date14/01/2026 -
Appeal
Started19/05/2026 -
Appeal
DecisionN/A
| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/25/02735/PIP |
| Location Address | Winterfield Farm Uphampton Lane Ombersley Droitwich Spa WR9 0JW |
| Proposal | Permission in Principle for a phased Development of between 2 and 4 Self-build Dwellings |
| Status | Refusal |
| Application Type | Permission in Principle |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 12/12/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 12/12/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 16/12/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 07/01/2026 |
| Advert Expiry | |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 14/01/2026 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Victoria Kempton |
| Parish | Ombersley |
| Ward | Ombersley Ward |
| Applicant | Mr John Rowley, Livedin |
| Agent | Mr John Rowley, Livedin |
| Agent Address | St Marys Mill Chalford Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 8NX |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| The proposed development, by virtue of its location, would result in a materially harmful impact on the character and appearance of the landscape and represent encroachment into the open countryside, introducing domestication within the rural landscape. This harm carries significant weight and would significantly outweigh the limited benefits of the proposal. Accordingly, the proposal is contrary to Policies SWDP 21 and SWDP 25 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan (2016), TOAD9 of the Ombersley and Doverdale Neighbourhood Development Plan 2020-2030, and the aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework, particularly Section 12 – Achieving well-designed places, including the requirements of paragraph 135 (a–d) and paragraph 139. Accordingly, it is concluded that the location, land use and amount of development as proposed is not suitable on this site, and as such, the proposal, considered holistically, fails to represent sustainable development. |
| The site lies outside any adopted development boundaries and is defined as being within the open countryside. Accordingly, the proposed land use for dwellings on this site is contrary to Policy SWDP2 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| Positive and Proactive Statement. In dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant by considering the imposition of conditions and by accepting and considering further justifications for the development. In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application. This is in accordance with paragraph 39 of the NPPF. Despite these efforts, the Council still consider that planning permission should be refused for the reason set out above. |
| Drawing number to which this decision notice relates to is as follows: [Location Plan] LAND AT WINTERFIELD FARM, UPHAMPTON LANE, OMBERSLEY, WORCESTERSHIRE, received 12 December 2025. |
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| Address | Sent | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Fruiterers Arms Park, Uphampton Lane, Ombersley, WR9 0JW | 28/12/2025 | |
| 23 Fruiterers Arms Park Uphampton Lane Ombersley DROITWICH SPA WR9 0JW | 29/12/2025 | |
| Magdalene Winter Nellis Uphampton Lane Ombersley DROITWICH SPA WR9 0JW | 16/12/2025 | |
| Winter Nellis Uphampton Lane Ombersley DROITWICH SPA WR9 0JW | 16/12/2025 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angie Astley | Ombersley and Doverdale Parish Council | 16/12/2025 | 30/12/2025 | |
| Cllr Christopher Day | Ombersley Ward | 16/12/2025 | 30/12/2025 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 16/12/2025 | 30/12/2025 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 16/12/2025 | 30/12/2025 | |
| Housing Team - WDC | Housing - WDC | 16/12/2025 | 30/12/2025 | |
| Policy Plans - General | Policy Plans - General | 16/12/2025 | 30/12/2025 | |
| WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer | WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity | 16/12/2025 | 30/12/2025 | |
| Worcestershire & Herefordshire LMC Ltd | Local Medical Committee | 16/12/2025 | 30/12/2025 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| Paper: Kidderminster Shuttle - Thursd |
| Paper: Droitwich Advertiser - Thursday |
| CIL008 - Non-Urban Area |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| Source Protection Zone 3 |
| Surface Water: High 1 in 30 extent |
| Surface Water: Medium 1 in 100 extent |
| Surface Water: Low 1 in 1000 extent |
| Wind Turbines |
| SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance |
| Neighbourhood Plan: NPA Boundaries - Ombersley and Doverdale. Adopted: 13/10/2021 |
| Major Aquifer |
| Appeals Information | |
| Number | W/25/02735/PIP |
| PINS Appeal Ref | 6009766 |
| Method | Written Procedure |
| Start date | 19/05/2026 |
| LPA Final Comments Due | 08/07/2026 |
| Interested Party Comments Due | 24/06/2026 |
| Inquiry Date | |
| Venue | |
| Decision | |
| Issue Date | |
https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/ViewCase.aspx?caseid=6009766
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