| Application Number | W/26/00048/FUL |
| Status | Application Refused |
Track This App
Sign up to notifications on this planning application
Back to search results
New search
Planning Online Status
-
Application
Valid25/02/2026 -
Consultation
End10/04/2026 -
Committee
MeetingN/A -
Decision Refusal -
Decision
Date17/04/2026 -
Appeal
Started13/05/2026 -
Appeal
DecisionN/A
| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/26/00048/FUL |
| Location Address | The Geldings Bouts Lane Holberrow Green Inkberrow Redditch B96 6JX |
| Proposal | Development of a live/work unit |
| Status | Refusal |
| Application Type | Full planning permission |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 09/01/2026 |
| Application Valid Date | 25/02/2026 |
| Consultation Start Date | 25/02/2026 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 10/04/2026 |
| Advert Expiry | |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 17/04/2026 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Charlotte Barry |
| Parish | Inkberrow |
| Ward | Inkberrow Ward |
| Applicant | Matt Pendleton |
| Agent | Mr Peter Hunt, Peter Hunt Architects |
| Agent Address | Hunters Moon Gorse Green Lane, Belbroughton Belbroughton Stourbridge Worcestershire DY9 9UH |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| Drawing no/s: Drg no. 25-235-202 – Proposed Plans and Elevations Drg no. 25-235-203 A – Proposed Site Plan Drg no. 25-235-101 C – Location Plan Drg no. 25-235-201 C – Proposed Block Plan |
| The application site lies outside of any defined development boundary and is therefore located within the open countryside, where development is strictly controlled by Policy SWDPR03 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review. The proposal has failed to demonstrate compliance with Policy SWDPR15 Part C. In particular, the site is not located within or adjacent to a town or Category 1, 2 or 3 village; insufficient evidence has been submitted to demonstrate that the work element relates to an existing, established and economically viable business that has been trading for at least three years; the residential and employment floor spaces would not be contained within a single cohesive building; insufficient information has been submitted to demonstrate that the proposed work element would not involve uses or activities excluded by the policy; and the proposal fails to satisfy the requirements of Annex D in relation to the submission of supporting evidence for an established and viable business. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies SWDPR03 and SWDPR15 (i), (ii), (iii), (ix) and (x) of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| Insufficient information has been submitted in relation to the access width, visibility splays, and the internal dimensions of the proposed parking spaces to demonstrate that the development would provide a safe and suitable means of access to the site, or that it would avoid unacceptable impacts on highway safety. Furthermore, the proposal has failed to demonstrate that the development would minimise the need to travel by private car or provide genuine sustainable transport choices, having regard to its rural location, limited accessibility and the absence of sufficient information regarding the proposed business operation. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy SWDPR06 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review and Paragraph 116 of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| The submitted ecological information, including the biodiversity metric, demonstrates that the proposal would result in a net loss of biodiversity units and would not achieve the statutory minimum 10% Biodiversity Net Gain. Whilst the submitted Preliminary Ecological Appraisal indicates that off-site biodiversity units may be required, insufficient information has been provided to demonstrate how any such off-site provision would be secured, managed or monitored for the required period such as through a Conservation Covenant or Section 106 Legal Agreement. The proposal therefore fails to demonstrate an acceptable biodiversity outcome and is contrary to Policies SWDPR29 and SWDPR30 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| Insufficient information has been submitted to demonstrate that surface water arising from the development can be managed in a sustainable and coordinated manner. In particular, the proposals lack sufficient detail in respect of a formal surface water drainage strategy, such as a soakaway or other suitable means of sustainable drainage, to address additional surface water displacement arising from the development. The proposal therefore fails to demonstrate that an appropriate and sustainable drainage strategy can be achieved and is contrary to Policies SWDPR38 and SWDPR39 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 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 in the following ways: - considering the imposition of conditions and or the completion of a s.106 legal agreement. 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 reasons set out above. |
Copyright Notice
Plans, drawings and material submitted to the council are protected by the copyright acts (section 47, 1988 act). You may only use material which is downloaded and/or printed for consultation purposes, to compare current applications with previous schemes and to check whether developments have been completed in accordance with approved plans. Further copies must not be made without the prior permission of the copyright owner.
Tick here to show you have read and agree with the Copyright Notice.
Document Download Tips
- In order to view the documents please ensure you have ticked the Copyright Notice box above.
- In order to view PDF documents, you will need to have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software installed on your computer. Click here to download.
- To view individual documents click on the 'Document Type' on the row you require and the document will open as an Adobe Acrobat pdf.
- To download multiple documents in one go, tick all the boxes relating to the documents you wish to view and click Download selected files button.
- If you wish to download ALL documents place a tick in the box in the header row and click 'Download Selected Files' button.
- Note: some devices such as iPads that use iOS browsers do not have the standard capability to download multiple files as a default function. If you are experiencing difficulties you may need to download a free application to enable you to do this - known as a zip file. Go to the AppStore to download a zip file ‘app’.
How to reorder or group rows
Click on a column heading for the ability to sort the ‘group’ listing in ascending or descending order by using the up/down arrows. This is useful to sort by ‘name/organisation’.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bouts Corner Farm Bouts Lane Holberrow Green Inkberrow WORCESTER B96 6JX | 25/02/2026 | 16/03/2026 |
| Swallow Nest Barn Holberrow Green REDDITCH B96 6SB | 25/02/2026 | 10/03/2026 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSE Health & Safety Executive (Land Use Planning) | HSE Health & Safety Executive (Land Use Planning) | 12/01/2026 | ||
| Asset Protection Team | Severn Trent Water Limited | 25/02/2026 | 18/03/2026 | |
| Cadent (National Transmission System) | Cadent (National Transmission System) | 25/02/2026 | 18/03/2026 | |
| Cllr Ben Hurdman | Inkberrow Ward | 25/02/2026 | 18/03/2026 | |
| Cllr Nick Dawkes | Inkberrow Ward | 25/02/2026 | 18/03/2026 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 25/02/2026 | 18/03/2026 | |
| Emma Ridley | Economic Development Officer | 25/02/2026 | 18/03/2026 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 25/02/2026 | 18/03/2026 | |
| Housing Team - WDC | Housing - WDC | 25/02/2026 | 18/03/2026 | |
| Mrs E Marshall | Landscape Officer | 25/02/2026 | 18/03/2026 | |
| Paula Gittoes | Inkberrow Parish Council | 25/02/2026 | 18/03/2026 | |
| Policy Plans - General | Policy Plans - General | 25/02/2026 | 18/03/2026 | |
| WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer | WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity | 25/02/2026 | 18/03/2026 | |
| Worcestershire & Herefordshire LMC Ltd | Local Medical Committee | 25/02/2026 | 18/03/2026 | |
| Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Nuisance | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 25/02/2026 | 18/03/2026 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| Paper: Redditch Advertiser - Thursday |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| CIL008 - Non-Urban Area |
| Paper: Evesham Journal - Thursday |
| Wind Turbines |
| Policy Case ELA - WDC/419/EMP. The Geldings, Bouts Lane, Holberrow Green, Inkberrow, Redditch, B96 6JX. Development of a live/work unit (used for any of Use Class E(g)(i) offices, E(g)(ii) research and development or E(g)(iii) industrial processes).. Not Started. |
| Policy Case HLA - WDC/387/HOU. Bouts Corner Farm, Bouts Lane, Holberrow Green, Inkberrow, Worcester, B96 6JX. Erection of new dwelling and associated works in lieu of that granted under 21/01534/GPDQ (Part Retrospective). Open Market. Small windfall (HLA only) |
| Policy Case HLA - WDC/845/HOU. The Geldings, Bouts Lane, Holberrow Green, Inkberrow, Redditch, B96 6JX. Development of a live/work unit. Open Market. Small windfall (HLA only) |
| SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| Surface Water: Low 1 in 1000 extent |
| Surface Water: Medium 1 in 100 extent |
| Appeals Information | |
| Number | W/26/00048/FUL |
| PINS Appeal Ref | 6009011 |
| Method | Written Procedure |
| Start date | 13/05/2026 |
| LPA Final Comments Due | 02/07/2026 |
| Interested Party Comments Due | 18/06/2026 |
| Inquiry Date | |
| Venue | |
| Decision | |
| Issue Date | |
https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/ViewCase.aspx?caseid=6009011
Copyright Notice
Plans, drawings and material submitted to the council are protected by the copyright acts (section 47, 1988 act). You may only use material which is downloaded and/or printed for consultation purposes, to compare current applications with previous schemes and to check whether developments have been completed in accordance with approved plans. Further copies must not be made without the prior permission of the copyright owner.
Tick here to show you have read and agree with the Copyright Notice.
Document Download Tips
- In order to view the documents please ensure you have ticked the Copyright Notice box above.
- In order to view PDF documents, you will need to have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software installed on your computer. Click here to download.
- To view individual documents click on the 'Document Type' on the row you require and the document will open as an Adobe Acrobat pdf.
- To download multiple documents in one go, tick all the boxes relating to the documents you wish to view and click Download selected files button.
- If you wish to download ALL documents place a tick in the box in the header row and click 'Download Selected Files' button.
- Note: some devices such as iPads that use iOS browsers do not have the standard capability to download multiple files as a default function. If you are experiencing difficulties you may need to download a free application to enable you to do this - known as a zip file. Go to the AppStore to download a zip file ‘app’.
How to reorder or group rows
Click on a column heading for the ability to sort the ‘group’ listing in ascending or descending order by using the up/down arrows. This is useful to sort by ‘name/organisation’.
Follow us on...
