Application Number W/25/02810/HP
Status Application Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    15/01/2026
  • Consultation
    End
    26/02/2026
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    06/03/2026
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number W/25/02810/HP
Location Address The Lenches New Road Eckington Pershore WR10 3AZ
Proposal Demolition of a existing Garage and Erection of New Outbuilding to provide a Gym/Home Office and Studio
Status Approval
Application Type Householder Planning
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 22/12/2025
Application Valid Date 15/01/2026
Consultation Start Date 16/01/2026
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 26/02/2026
Advert Expiry 12/02/2026
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 06/03/2026

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Victoria Finch
Parish Eckington
Ward Eckington Ward
Applicant Mr Alister Greenwood, C/O Coombes Everitt Architects Limited
Agent Mr John Everitt, Coombes Everitt Architects Limited
Agent Address 105-107 Bath Road Cheltenham GL53 7LE

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 – 24.10.014.PL001 Site Location Plan 24.10.014.PL003 Proposed Outbuilding to provide Gym/Home office/ Studio 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 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.
The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling known as The Lenches. The development shall not be used as an independent self contained dwelling separate from the dwelling known as The Lenches. Reason - To define the permission in accordance with Policy SWDP1 and SWDP2 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework. And to preserve the amenities of the locality in accord with Policy SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan.
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.
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.
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.
Consideration should be 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.

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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
Prospect House New Road Eckington PERSHORE WR10 3AZ 16/01/2026

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Aidan Smyth WDC - Archaeology & Planning Advisor 16/01/2026 06/02/2026
Cllr Paul Middlebrough Eckington Ward 16/01/2026 06/02/2026
Drainage Engineer Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership 16/01/2026 06/02/2026
Highways County Highways 16/01/2026 06/02/2026
Mrs L Yapp Eckington Parish Council 16/01/2026 06/02/2026
Tree Preservation Officer Tree Preservation Officer 16/01/2026 06/02/2026
WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity 16/01/2026 06/02/2026
Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Cont. Land Worcestershire Regulatory Services 16/01/2026 06/02/2026

Constraints List


Constraints List
CIL008 - Non-Urban Area
Neighbourhood Plan: NPA Boundaries - Eckington. Adopted: 19/02/2020
Landfill Consultation
Outside SWDP Development Boundary
Paper: Evesham Journal - Thursday
Surface Water: Low 1 in 1000 extent
Tree Preservation Order - TPO/W/33/90/001/TPO
Wind Turbines
SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas
SWDP 5: Protect and Restore
Affect setting: Eckington Conservation Area
Site of Special Scientific Interest
No associated appeals