| Application Number | W/26/00246/HP |
| Status | Application Approved |
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Valid17/03/2026 -
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End15/05/2026 -
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Date18/05/2026 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/26/00246/HP |
| Location Address | Top Barn Middle Lane Hadzor Droitwich Spa WR9 7JR |
| Proposal | Proposed extension and alteration to existing garage to create an annexe attached to host property. |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Householder Planning |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 02/02/2026 |
| Application Valid Date | 17/03/2026 |
| Consultation Start Date | 25/03/2026 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 15/05/2026 |
| Advert Expiry | |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 18/05/2026 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Amber Moore |
| Parish | Hadzor |
| Ward | Bowbrook Ward |
| Applicant | Mr Con O'Donnell |
| Agent | Harry Hampton |
| Agent Address | 26 Broadway Grove St Johns Worcester WR2 5EU |
| 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: Proposed & Existing Drawings Existing Site Plan Proposed Site Plan Location Plan 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. |
| 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 SWDPR 29 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. |
| 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. |
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| Document Type | Date | Description | File Size | Drawing/Rev Number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Documents | |||||
| 01. Application Form | 02/02/2026 | Application Form, redacted | (2167kb) | - | |
| 02. Supporting Information | 02/02/2026 | Water management statement | (198kb) | - | |
| Application Plans | |||||
| 04. Site/Location Plan | 17/03/2026 | LOc Plan | (470kb) | - | |
| 05. Existing Plans | 17/03/2026 | Existing Site Plan | (481kb) | - | |
| 06. Proposed Plans | Proposed & Existing Drawings | (863kb) | - | ||
| 06. Proposed Plans | 17/03/2026 | Proposed Site Plan | (490kb) | - | |
| Statutory Consultee Response | |||||
| 09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 01/04/2026 | Drainage Engineer - Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | (74kb) | - | |
| 09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 08/04/2026 | Highways - County Highways | (75kb) | - | |
| 09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 08/04/2026 | Highways | (150kb) | - | |
| Decision | |||||
| 11. Decision Information | 18/05/2026 | Delegated Report | (194kb) | - | |
| 12. Decision Notice | 18/05/2026 | Decision Notice | (277kb) | - | |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Straddle Stones Middle Lane Hadzor DROITWICH SPA WR9 7JR | 25/03/2026 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr Mrs Margaret Rowley | Bowbrook Ward | 25/03/2026 | 15/04/2026 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 25/03/2026 | 15/04/2026 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 25/03/2026 | 15/04/2026 | |
| Rachel Jefferies | Saleway Parish Council | 25/03/2026 | 15/04/2026 | |
| Worcestershire County Council (Public Paths) | 25/03/2026 | 15/04/2026 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| Minor Aquifer |
| CIL008 - Non-Urban Area |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| Paper: Droitwich Advertiser - Thursday |
| Surface Water: Low 1 in 1000 extent |
| Wind Turbines |
| Policy Case HLA - PAR/42/18/HOU. Top Barn, Middle Lane, Hadzor, Droitwich Spa, WR9 7JR. Change of use and residential conversion to one dwelling. Open Market. Small windfall (HLA only) |
| SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Restore |
| Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- HZ-506 C |
| No associated appeals |
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