Application Number W/25/02805/HP
Status Application Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    13/01/2026
  • Consultation
    End
    12/02/2026
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    02/03/2026
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number W/25/02805/HP
Location Address The Yardings Oldfield Lane Ombersley Droitwich Spa WR9 0JN
Proposal Proposed demolition of part of existing extension and erection of new two-storey extension
Status Approval
Application Type Householder Planning
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 22/12/2025
Application Valid Date 13/01/2026
Consultation Start Date 14/01/2026
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 12/02/2026
Advert Expiry 12/02/2026
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 02/03/2026

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Wendy Trimble
Parish Ombersley
Ward Ombersley Ward
Applicant Mr James Skidmore
Agent Mr Phil Plant, Mid West Planning Ltd
Agent Address 10 High Street Madeley TF7 5AQ

Condition Details / Information Notes
The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason: To conform with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
Unless where required or allowed by other conditions attached to this permission/consent, the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the information (including details on the proposed materials) provided on the application form and the following plans/drawings/documents – Location Plan – Dwg No 101907/SKIDMORE/001/PL01 Site Plan – Dwg No 101907/SKIDMORE/001/PL02 Proposed plans – Dwg No 101907/SKIDMORE/001/R04 Reason: To define the permission in accordance with Policy SWDP1 and SWDP2 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.
Prior to the first use / occupation of the development hereby approved, a bat box shall be installed within the land ownership of the site (e.g. Ibstock enclosed bat box, Habibat bat box, Schwegler Wall-mounted Bat Shelter 2FE, Schwegler 2F Bat Box). The box should be installed at least 4m above ground-level, facing south (or southwest/southeast), and not placed above windows. Reason: To ensure the development contributes to the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity within the site and the wider area in accordance with policy SWDP22 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan.
Prior to the first use/occupation of the development hereby permitted, the details set out in the submitted Water Management Statement shall be fully implemented and remain thereafter. Reason: To ensure that an appropriate sustainable drainage system is provided to serve the development in accordance with policy SWDP29 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016.
Informative for an extension within 250m of landfill: The above site have been reviewed for any potential contamination issues. The proposed development is situated within 250m of a registered landfill or significant area of unknown filled ground which potentially could produce landfill gas. The applicant is advised to consider incorporating matching landfill gas protection measures within the foundation of the proposed extension(s) so as not to compromise any existing gas protection measures which may have been installed in the existing building. If the existing building has not protection measures currently there is no need to install gas protection measures within the proposed extension. Reason To ensure that the risks to buildings and their occupants from landfill sites are adequately addressed. With any demolition or significant renovation, WRS advise that consideration is given to the presence of asbestos containing materials (ACMs) in the existing building(s) and any ACMs removed during alterations should be disposed of appropriately such that the development site may not be considered contaminated land under Part 2A at a later date. Appropriate asbestos surveys prior to demolition/alterations and handling of ACMs during works should be undertaken by competent and qualified professionals with experience of surveying and handling ACMs.
Buildings, and particularly roofs and the spaces underneath them, are frequently used as roosting sites by bats. Bats and their 'roost' sites are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the Conservation of Habitats & Species Regulations 2017 (as amended), the latter of which deems them a European Protected Species. It is a criminal offence to damage or destroy a roost (even if bats are not occupying the roost at the time), to deliberately kill or injure a bat, disturb a bat in its roost, or intentionally or recklessly obstruct access to a bat roost. Planning consent for a development does not provide a defence against prosecution under these acts. Any removal of roof and wall coverings including roof tiles, slates, hanging tiles, timber boarding, soffit boxes and facia boards shall be carried out carefully by hand. If bats or any sign of bats such as an accumulation of droppings are encountered at any stage of work, work must cease immediately and advice sought from an appropriately licenced bat ecologist on how to proceed lawfully. All contractors working on site should be made aware of the advice and provided with the contact details of a relevant ecological consultant.
The applicant must be aware of their obligations towards the public right of way as follows: No disturbance of, or change to, the surface of the path or part thereof should be carried out without written consent (this includes laying concrete, tarmac or similar) No diminution in the width of the right of way available for use by the public. Building materials must not be stored on the right of way. Vehicle movements and parking to be arranged so as not to unreasonably interfere with the public's use of the right of way. No additional barriers are placed across the right of way. No stile, gate, fence or other structure should be created on, or across, a public right of way without written consent of the Highway Authority. The safety of the public using the right of way is to be ensured at all times.
Positive and Proactive Statement. No problems have arisen in dealing with this application. The planning application sought an acceptable form of development consistent with the requirements of relevant policies and material considerations. No amendments or alterations were therefore required and no further positive or proactive action was deemed necessary.

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Document Type Date Description File Size Drawing/Rev Number
Application Documents
Application Plans
Statutory Consultee Response
Decision

Consultation Responses

Neighbour List


In addition to consultations with the consultee listed, we will publicise the application in accordance with national requirements and our local policy. This publicity usually takes the form of letters to nearby properties, the posting of site notices and/or the placing of a public notice in our local newspapers.


Address Sent Reply Received
Yardings Farm Oldfield Lane Ombersley WR9 0JN 14/01/2026

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Angie Astley Ombersley and Doverdale Parish Council 14/01/2026 04/02/2026
Cllr Christopher Day Ombersley Ward 14/01/2026 04/02/2026
Drainage Engineer Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership 14/01/2026 04/02/2026
Jonathan Brierley Open Spaces Society 14/01/2026 04/02/2026
Ramblers Head Office The Ramblers' Association (Worcestershire Area) 14/01/2026 04/02/2026
Tree Preservation Officer Tree Preservation Officer 14/01/2026 04/02/2026
WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity 14/01/2026 04/02/2026
Worcestershire County Council (Public Paths) 14/01/2026 04/02/2026
Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Cont. Land Worcestershire Regulatory Services 14/01/2026 04/02/2026

Constraints List


Constraints List
Paper: Kidderminster Shuttle - Thursd
Major Aquifer
CIL008 - Non-Urban Area
Landfill Consultation
Outside SWDP Development Boundary
Paper: Droitwich Advertiser - Thursday
Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- OM-671 C
Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- OM-670 B
Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- OM-662 C
Section 106 Agreement
Source Protection Zone 3
Surface Water: High 1 in 30 extent
Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- OM-663 B
Surface Water: Low 1 in 1000 extent
Tree Preservation Order - TPO/W/032 (2024)
Wind Turbines
SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas
SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance
Neighbourhood Plan: NPA Boundaries - Ombersley and Doverdale. Adopted: 13/10/2021
Surface Water: Medium 1 in 100 extent
No associated appeals