| Application Number | W/26/00121/HP |
| Status | Application Approved |
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Valid11/05/2026 -
Consultation
End29/06/2026 -
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Date07/07/2026 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/26/00121/HP |
| Location Address | The Willows Haye Lane Ombersley Droitwich Spa WR9 0AU |
| Proposal | Proposed erection of two storey timber framed garage, ancillary to the existing house. |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Householder Planning |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 19/01/2026 |
| Application Valid Date | 11/05/2026 |
| Consultation Start Date | 15/05/2026 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 29/06/2026 |
| Advert Expiry | |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 07/07/2026 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Frances Fleming |
| Parish | Ombersley |
| Ward | Ombersley Ward |
| Applicant | Ms Rebecca Marsh |
| Agent | Ms Rebecca Marsh |
| Agent Address | The Willows Hadley Droitwich WR9 0AU |
| 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 – 2741/SK001 Rev D Site Plan 2741/SK002 Rev C Plans 2741/SK003 Rev C Proposed Elevations Reason: To define the permission in accordance with policies SWDPR01 and SWDPR03 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026 and the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| Before the first occupation of the development hereby permitted the window at first floor on the west elevation shall be fitted with Pilkington Level 4 obscured glazing or equivalent and shall be permanently retained in that condition thereafter. Reason: To protect the amenities of adjoining/nearby properties from unacceptable overlooking/loss of privacy and represent quality design in accordance with policy SWDPR28 and SWDPR35 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026. |
| The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied/first used until full details of 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 exacerbate flood risk and deals with surface water run-off from the site in a sustainable manner, in accordance with policies SWDPR38 and SWDPR39 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026. |
| Prior to the first use / occupation of the development hereby approved, either a bat box (e.g. Ibstock enclosed bat box, Habibat bat box, Schwegler Wall-mounted Bat Shelter 2FE, Schwegler 2F Bat Box) and/or a bird box ( e.g. sparrow terrace, Schwegler 1b, vivaro pro Seville, vivaro pro Barcelona) shall be installed within the land ownership of the site. There should be clear flight path to the box without any clutter directly in front of the entrance. Bat boxes should be installed at least 4m above ground-level, facing south (or southwest/southeast), and not placed above windows. Nest boxes for tits, sparrows or starlings should be fixed two to four metres up a tree or a wall. Open-fronted boxes for robins and wrens need to be low down, below 2m, well hidden in vegetation. Bird boxes should face between north and east to avoid strong sunlight. Reason: To ensure the development contributes to the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity within the site and the wider area in accordance with policy SWDPR29 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026. |
| Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted, details of renewable and/or low carbon energy generation measures shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The measures shall contribute to at least 20% of the predicted energy requirements of the development. The details to be submitted shall include:- - the overall predicted energy requirements of the approved development; - the predicted energy generation from the proposed renewable/low carbon energy measures; and - an implementation timetable for the proposed measures. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure the development supports the delivery of low carbon/renewable energy and safeguards natural resources in accordance with policy SWDPR37 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026. |
| 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 Willows. The development shall not be used as an independent self contained dwelling separate from the dwelling or for any commercial or business use. Reason: To define the permission and to preserve the amenities of the locality in accordance with Policies SWDPR03, SWDPR28 and SWDPR35 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026. |
| Positive and Proactive Statement. In dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following ways:- - seeking further information following receipt of the application; - considering the imposition of conditions In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arles Cottage Haye Lane Ombersley DROITWICH SPA WR9 0AU | 15/05/2026 | 20/05/2026 |
| The Arles Haye Lane Ombersley DROITWICH SPA WR9 0AU | 15/05/2026 | 18/05/2026 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angie Astley | Ombersley and Doverdale Parish Council | 15/05/2026 | 05/06/2026 | |
| Cllr Christopher Day | Ombersley Ward | 15/05/2026 | 05/06/2026 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 15/05/2026 | 05/06/2026 | |
| Worcestershire County Council (Public Paths) | 15/05/2026 | 05/06/2026 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| Paper: Kidderminster Shuttle - Thursd |
| Major Aquifer |
| CIL008 - Non-Urban Area |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| Paper: Droitwich Advertiser - Thursday |
| Source Protection Zone 3 |
| Wind Turbines |
| Policy Case ELA - WDC/97/EMP. Woodland View, Haye Lane, Ombersley, WR9 0AU. Change of use of existing agricultural building to B2/B8 light industrial and storage building. - retrospective. Complete. |
| SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance |
| Neighbourhood Plan: NPA Boundaries - Ombersley and Doverdale. Adopted: 13/10/2021 |
| Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- OM-678 B |
| No associated appeals |
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