| 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 p2025_030 / 01
Existing Site Plan p2025_030 / 02
Proposed Site Plan p2025_030 / 03
Proposed Floor Plans and Elevations p2025_030 / 04
Boundary Treatment Plan p2025_030 / 06
Existing and Proposed Block Plan p2025_030 / 07
Landscaping Plan p2025_030 / 08
Reason: To define the permission in accordance with Policy SWDP1 and SWDP2 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| No development above slab level shall commence until details of all the external materials to be used in the construction of the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The details shall include the type, colour, and finish of all materials.
The development shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: To ensure a satisfactory external appearance of the development and that high quality materials and finishes are used, in accordance with policies SWDP 21 and SWDP 25 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan,2016 and the relevant aims and objectives of National Planning Policy Framework. |
| The business or ‘work’ floorspace of the live/work unit(s) (as shown on the approved plans listed under Condition 2 of this Decision Notice) of the development hereby approved shall be used for any of Use Class E(g)(i) offices, E(g)(ii) research and development or E(g)(iii) industrial processes only and for no other purpose, including any other purpose in Class C or Class E of the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended), or in any provision equivalent to that Class in any statutory instrument revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification.
Reason: To ensure appropriate definition and control of the development hereby permitted for clarity and the avoidance of doubt, to ensure the development provides appropriate live/work unit(s) in accordance with Policies SWDP8 and SWDP26 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, to deliver appropriate economic development, choice and opportunity in Wychavon district’s rural areas, and to prevent incompatible or harmful land use and activity or unjustified unsustainable residential development in the countryside contrary to South Worcestershire Development Plan policies SWDP1, SWDP2, SWDP3, SWDP8, SWDP12, SWDP19, and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
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| This application was considered under the Council’s transitional arrangements associated with the adoption of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (SWDPR), having regard to the stage the application had reached prior to adoption of the new Development Plan.
The decision has been made on the basis of the particular circumstances of this case and should not be taken as creating a precedent for the determination of future applications under the adopted SWDPR policy framework.
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| The residential floorspace of the live/work unit(s) (as shown on the approved plans listed under Condition 2 of this Decision Notice) shall not be occupied other than by a person solely or mainly employed, or last employed in the business occupying the business floorspace of the associated unit, a widow or widower of such a person, or any resident dependants (dependants are defined as parents, grandparents, children, or grandchildren).
Reason: To prevent an abuse of the planning system, and ensure appropriate definition and control of the development hereby permitted for clarity and the avoidance of doubt, to ensure the development provides appropriate live/work unit(s) in accordance with Policies SWDP8 and SWDP26 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, and to prevent unjustified unsustainable residential development in the countryside contrary to South Worcestershire Development Plan policies SWDP1, SWDP2, SWDP3, SWDP8, SWDP12, SWDP19, and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
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| The residential and work floorspace areas of the live/work unit(s) (as shown on the approved plans listed under Condition 2 of this Decision Notice) shall not be sold, let, or sublet separately from each other.
Reason: To ensure appropriate definition and control of the development hereby permitted for clarity and the avoidance of doubt, to ensure the development provides appropriate live/work unit(s) in accordance with Policies SWDP8 and SWDP26 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, and to prevent unjustified unsustainable residential development in the countryside contrary to South Worcestershire Development Plan policies SWDP1, SWDP2, SWDP3, SWDP8, SWDP12, SWDP19, and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
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| At the point of first occupation and use of the live/work unit(s) hereby permitted (and each subsequent occupation thereafter), the Local Planning Authority shall be notified in writing within 28 days of such occupation of the unit with the following details –
• Name of the business/ company utilising the live/work unit
• Nature of the business/ company
• Name of the principle owner/ occupier
Reason: To ensure appropriate definition and control of the development hereby permitted for clarity and the avoidance of doubt, to ensure the development provides appropriate live/work unit(s) in accordance with Policies SWDP8 and SWDP26 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, to monitor the delivery and take up of economic development, choice and opportunity in Wychavon district’s rural areas, and to prevent incompatible or harmful land use and activity or unjustified unsustainable residential development in the countryside contrary to South Worcestershire Development Plan policies SWDP1, SWDP2, SWDP3, SWDP8, SWDP12, SWDP19, and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
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| The dwelling hereby approved shall not be occupied until the vehicle access, parking and turning facilities as generally shown on Drawing No.p2025_030 / 03 (Proposed Site Plan) have been provided. These areas shall thereafter be retained and kept available for their respective approved uses at all times.
Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure the free flow of traffic using the adjoining highway and in accordance with SWDP4 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, 2016 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| The dwelling hereby approved shall not be first occupied until the first 5 metres of the access, measured from the edge of the adjoining highway, is surfaced in a bound material.
Reason: In the interest of highway safety and in accordance with SWDP4 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, 2016 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| The dwelling hereby approved shall not be occupied until sheltered and secure cycle parking to comply with the Council’s adopted highway design guide has been provided in accordance with details which shall first be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and thereafter the approved cycle parking shall be kept available for the parking of bicycles only.
Reason: To comply with the Council’s parking standards and in accordance with Policy SWDP4 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, 2016 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| Before the first use/occupation of the development hereby permitted a scheme of landscaping shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The landscaping scheme shall include:-
(i) a plan(s) showing details of all existing trees and hedges on the application site. The plan should include, for each tree/hedge, the accurate position, canopy spread and species, together with an indication of any proposals for felling/pruning and any proposed changes in ground level, or other works to be carried out, within the canopy spread.
(ii) a plan(s) showing the layout of proposed tree, hedge and shrub planting and grass areas.
(iii) a schedule of proposed planting - indicating species, sizes at time of planting and numbers/densities of plants.
(iv) a written specification outlining cultivation and other operations associated with plant and grass establishment.
(v) a schedule of maintenance, including watering and the control of competitive weed growth, for a minimum period of five years from first planting.
All planting and seeding/turfing shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details in the first planting and seeding/turfing seasons following the completion or first occupation/use of the development, whichever is the sooner.
The planting shall be maintained in accordance with the approved schedule of maintenance. Any trees or plants which, within a period of five years from the completion of the planting, die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species.
Reason - To ensure the proposed development does not have an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with policies SWDP21 and SWDP25 of South Worcestershire Development Plan,2016 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| Before the first use/occupation of the development hereby permitted details of a precise specification of the proposed materials for the hard landscaping of the site (including roads, paths, parking areas and other hard surfaces) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The hard landscaping of the site shall be completed before the first use/occupation of the development hereby permitted. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason - To ensure the proposed development represents high quality design and does not have an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with policies SWDP21 and SWDP25 of South Worcestershire Development Plan,2016 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied/first used until full details of all foul and surface water drainage systems to serve the development have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved drainage works shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details before the first occupation/use of the development hereby permitted and shall be retained thereafter.
Reason: To ensure development would not result in unacceptable risk of pollution or harm to the environment and to ensure the proposed development does not exacerbate flood risk and deals with surface water run-off from the site in a sustainable manner, in accordance with policies SWDP28, SWDP29 and SWDP 30 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan,2016 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| No development shall take place until an Ecological Mitigation, Compensation and Enhancement Scheme (EMCES) has been drawn up by a suitably qualified ecologist and submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The scheme shall be based on the recommendations made in the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal report from Worcestershire Wildlife Consultancy dated November 2025 and shall include:
-Precautionary Working Methods for Amphibians, particularly Great Crested Newt;
-Adoption of a sensitive lighting scheme during clearance and construction works;
-Details (including the models, specifications and locations) of at least two bird nesting features to be installed around the site;
-Details (including the models, specifications and locations) of at least one bat roosting feature to be installed around the site;
-An Implementation Timetable.
The works shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details and timetable.
Reason: To ensure that the proposed development contributes to the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity within the site in accordance with policy SWDP22 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan,2016 and for the wider area in accordance with paragraphs 187 and 193 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and to ensure compliance with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017.
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| Prior to the commencement of development hereby permitted, a Lighting Design Strategy for Biodiversity shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The strategy shall be based on Guidance Note 08/23. Bats and Artificial Lighting at Night, by the Bat Conservation Trust and ILP, and shall:
- Identify those areas/features on site that are particularly sensitive for nocturnal wildlife and that are likely to cause disturbance in or around their breeding sites and resting places or along important routes used to access key areas of their territory, for example, for foraging. This will include the provision of dark corridor conditions for retained trees, hedgerows and other commuting routes; and
-Show how and where external lighting will be installed and impacts of internal light spill (through the provision of appropriate lighting contour plans and technical specifications) so that it can be clearly demonstrated that areas to be lit will not disturb or prevent nocturnal animals from using their territory or having access to their breeding sites and resting places.
All lighting shall be installed in accordance with the specifications and locations set out in the strategy and these shall be maintained thereafter in accordance with the strategy. Under no circumstances should any other external lighting be installed without prior consent from the local planning authority.
Reason: To ensure compliance with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 and minimise impacts on protected species in accordance with SWDP 22 the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| Before the occupation of development hereby permitted, the details outlined in the Energy statement (dated December 2025) shall be implemented.
Reason- To ensure the development supports the delivery of low carbon/renewable energy and safeguards natural resources in accordance with policy SWDP27 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan,2016 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| Demolition, clearance or construction work and deliveries to and from the site in connection with the development hereby approved shall only take place between the hours of 08.00 and 18.00hrs Monday to Friday and 08.00 and 13.00hrs on a Saturday. There shall be no demolition, clearance or construction work or deliveries to and from the site on Sundays or Bank Holidays.
Reason - To preserve the amenities of the locality in accord with Policy SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan,2016 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| Alteration of Highway to Provide New or Amended Vehicle Crossover
This permission does not authorise the Applicant to carry out works within the publicly maintained highway since such works can only be carried out by the County Council’s Approved Contractor, Ringway Infrastructure Service who can be contacted by email worcestershirevehicle.crossing@ringway.co.uk. The Applicant is solely responsible for all costs associated with construction of the access. |
| The applicants attention is drawn to the existence of an agreement made under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended), and the restrictions imposed therein. |
