| Application Number | W/26/00004/FUL |
| Status | Application Approved |
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Valid05/01/2026 -
Consultation
End05/02/2026 -
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Date06/02/2026 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/26/00004/FUL |
| Location Address | 9 Primrose Gardens Droitwich Spa WR9 7TL |
| Proposal | Change of use from residential dwelling (use Class C3) to a children's residential care home (use Class C2) for up to 2 children aged 8-16. (No external building work proposed, only internal regulatory modifications). |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Full planning permission |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 05/01/2026 |
| Application Valid Date | 05/01/2026 |
| Consultation Start Date | 06/01/2026 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 05/02/2026 |
| Advert Expiry | |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 06/02/2026 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Isabelle Badland |
| Parish | Droitwich Spa |
| Ward | Droitwich South East Ward |
| Applicant | Mr Tejpal Athwal, Hope & Haven Homes |
| Agent | Mr Tejpal Athwal, Hope & Haven Homes |
| Agent Address | 1 Blackbird Leys Droitwich Spa Worcestershire WR9 7FU |
| 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 (dated 4th January 2026) Site Plan ref, TQRQM26004194313268 (dated 4th January 2026) Reason: To define the permission in accordance with Policy SWDP1 and SWDP2 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| The use hereby approved shall be for the care of children within Planning Use Class C2 purposes only and for no other purposes within use Class C2 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended). A maximum of 2 no. children shall reside within the site and development hereby approved at any one time. Should the use of the site hereby approved cease for the care of children under use Class C2, the property will be converted back to Planning Use Class C3 use. Reason: In the interests of sustainable development and to safeguard the amenities of nearby residential properties and the locality in accordance with Policy SWDP1, SWDP2, SWDP31 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan,2016 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| Prior to first occupation of the development hereby permitted, details of at least one bird nesting feature shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved feature shall be installed in accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation/use of the development hereby approved and retained thereafter. After the feature has been installed, a brief letter shall be sent to the local planning authority for confirmation. Reason – To ensure that the development contributes to the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity in accordance with SWDP 22 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, 2016 and paragraphs 187, 192 and 193 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the relevant aims and objectives. |
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| Document Type | Date | Description | File Size | Drawing/Rev Number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Documents | |||||
| 01. Application Form | 05/01/2026 | Application form | (513kb) | - | |
| 02. Supporting Information | 05/01/2026 | Planning And Management Plan Statement 9 Primrose Gardens Tejpal Athwal | (105kb) | - | |
| Application Plans | |||||
| 04. Site/Location Plan | 05/01/2026 | Location plan | (534kb) | Location plan - | |
| 04a. Block Plan | 05/01/2026 | Site Plan | (603kb) | Site plan - | |
| Neighbour and Other Response | |||||
| 08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 03/02/2026 | Christopher Keld Droitwich Town Council, St Richards House, Victoria Square, DROITWICH SPA, WR9 8DS | (79kb) | - | |
| Statutory Consultee Response | |||||
| 09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 09/01/2026 | Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Nuisance - Worcestershire Regulatory Services | (76kb) | - | |
| 09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 12/01/2026 | Highways - County Highways | (77kb) | - | |
| Decision | |||||
| 11. Decision Information | 06/02/2026 | Delegated Report | (241kb) | - | |
| 12. Decision Notice | 06/02/2026 | Decision Notice | (272kb) | - | |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Droitwich Town Council St Richards House Victoria Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8DS | 03/02/2026 | |
| 20 Bluebell Close DROITWICH SPA WR9 7TJ | 06/01/2026 | |
| 26 Bluebell Close DROITWICH SPA WR9 7TJ | 06/01/2026 | |
| 7 Primrose Gardens DROITWICH SPA WR9 7TL | 06/01/2026 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr Daniel Birch | North Claines & Salwarpe Ward | 06/01/2026 | 27/01/2026 | |
| Cllr John Grady | Droitwich Spa South East Ward | 06/01/2026 | 27/01/2026 | |
| Cllr Richard Morris | Droitwich Spa South East Ward | 06/01/2026 | 27/01/2026 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 06/01/2026 | 27/01/2026 | |
| Mike Hayzelden | Droitwich Spa Civic Society | 06/01/2026 | 27/01/2026 | |
| Mr Mark Keld | Droitwich Town Council | 06/01/2026 | 27/01/2026 | |
| Sufficiency and Place Planning | Worcestershire Children's Services | 06/01/2026 | 27/01/2026 | |
| Tree Preservation Officer | Tree Preservation Officer | 06/01/2026 | 27/01/2026 | |
| Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Nuisance | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 06/01/2026 | 27/01/2026 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| CIL008 - Non-Urban Area |
| Section 106 Agreement |
| Tree Preservation Order - TPO/W/32/93/001/TPO |
| Wind Turbines |
| Policy Case HLA - PAR/32/231F/HOU. Land North Of Pulley Lane And, Newland Lane, Newland, Droitwich Spa. Reserved matters following outline 11/01073 - Phase 2 - 250 dwellings 40 % affordable, 80 Social Rented & 20 Intermediate. Affordable. Previously allocated large |
| Policy Case HLA - PAR/32/231D/HOU. Land North Of Pulley Lane And, Newland Lane, Newland, Droitwich Spa. Reserved matters following outline 11/01073 - Phase 2 - 250 dwellings 40 % affordable, 80 Social Rented & 20 Intermediate. Open Market. Previously allocated large |
| Policy Case HLA - PAR/32/231E/HOU. Land North Of Pulley Lane And, Newland Lane, Newland, Droitwich Spa. Reserved matters following outline 11/01073 - Phase 2 - 250 dwellings 40 % affordable, 80 Social Rented & 20 Intermediate. Affordable. Previously allocated large |
| SWDP 2: Development Strategy and Settlement Hierarchy, Droitwich Settlement Development Boundary |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Restore |
| SWDP49/2: Housing Allocations |
| Paper: Droitwich Advertiser - Thursday |
| No associated appeals |
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