Application Number W/26/00257/FUL
Status Application Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    03/02/2026
  • Consultation
    End
    26/02/2026
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    16/04/2026
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number W/26/00257/FUL
Location Address Land At (Os 9179 6476) Rashwood Farm Lane Rashwood
Proposal Agricultural Building
Status Approval
Application Type Full planning permission
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 03/02/2026
Application Valid Date 03/02/2026
Consultation Start Date 05/02/2026
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 26/02/2026
Advert Expiry
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 16/04/2026

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Gavin Greenhow
Parish Dodderhill
Ward Dodderhill Ward
Applicant Mr H Singh
Agent Mr Daniel Jew, Daniel Jew Architect
Agent Address Norbridge Rock Cross Kidderminster DY14 9RN

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 – Daniel Jew Architect drawing numbers 0192 P 100a; 0192 P 112a; 0192 P 300; 0192 P 401; 0192 P 402; 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.
Details of the form, colour and finish of the materials to be used externally on the walls and roofs of the building hereby approved shall be subject to the approval, in writing, of the Local Planning Authority before any work on the site commences. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the materials so approved and retained in that form. Reason: To ensure that the new materials are in keeping with the surroundings and/or represent quality design in accordance with policy SWDPR05 and SWDPR28 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Development shall not commence until evidence has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority (LPA) demonstrating that a conservation covenant or a section 106 agreement has been entered into to provide and control the long-term management, monitoring, and enhancement of biodiversity at an off-site habitat location, the details of which shall be provided. The conservation covenant or section 106 agreement shall ensure the delivery of the required biodiversity units for a minimum period of 30 years from the completion of the habitat enhancement works. The submitted evidence shall include a copy of the conservation covenant or section 106 agreement demonstrating that the off-site habitat is managed in accordance with the approved Biodiversity Gain Plan. Reason: To comply with the requirements of policy SWDPR30 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026 and to comply with the Biodiversity Gain (Town and Country Planning) (Modifications and Amendments) (England) Regulations 2024 and paragraphs 180 and 186 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Before the commencement of development hereby permitted, an ecological mitigation and enhancement scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall be based on the recommendations contained within the Arbtech Preliminary Ecological Appraisal dated October 2025 and shall include an implementation timetable. The works shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details and timetable. 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 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
(A) No development shall take place until a programme of archaeological work, including a Written Scheme of Investigation, has been submitted to and approved by the local planning authority in writing. The scheme shall include an assessment of significance and research questions; and: 1) The programme and methodology of site investigation and recording. 2) The programme for post investigation assessment. 3) Provision to be made for analysis of the site investigation and recording. 4) Provision to be made for publication and dissemination of the analysis and records of the site investigation. 5) Provision to be made for archive deposition of the analysis and records of the site investigation. 6) Nomination of a competent person or persons/organisation to undertake the works set out within the Written Scheme of Investigation. (B) The development shall not be occupied until the site investigation and post investigation assessment has been completed in accordance with the programme set out in the Written Scheme of Investigation approved under part (A) of this condition and the provision made for analysis, publication and dissemination of results and archive deposition has been secured. Reason: In accordance with the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework and policies SWDPR 09 and 33 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The development hereby permitted shall not be first used until full details of all 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 does not exacerbate flood risk and deals with surface water run-off from the site in a sustainable manner, in accordance with policies SWDPR 38, SWDPR 39 and SWDPR 40 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2026 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Prior to the first use of the development hereby permitted, details of renewable or low carbon energy generating facilities to be incorporated as part of the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The details shall demonstrate that at least 20% of the predicted energy requirements of the development will be met through the use of renewable/low carbon energy generating facilities. The approved facilities shall be provided prior to the development hereby permitted being first used or in accordance with a timetable submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority as part of the details required by this condition. Reason: To ensure the proposed development includes sufficient renewable/low carbon energy generating facilities to comply with Policy SWDPR37 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Before the development hereby permitted is first occupied/used, details of any external lighting to be provided in association with the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The details shall include times when the external lighting will not be switched on. Only external lighting in accordance with approved details shall be provided on the application site. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order with or without modification) there shall be no other external lighting provided on the application site. Reason: To ensure: (i) the proposed development does not have an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with policies SWDPR03, SWDPR05 and SWDPR28 and SWDP25 of South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026, and (ii) 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 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The premises shall be used for agriculture and for no other purpose. Reason: To define the consent hereby granted since the building is located in an area defined as open countryside by policy SWDPR 03 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026 where development is strictly controlled and having regard to 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: - seeking further information following receipt of the application; - seeking amendments to the proposed development following receipt of the application; and - 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.
Public Footpath 598(C) is located adjacent to the development and crosses the access track. Where possible, the definitive line of PRoWs should be kept open and available for use throughout the construction phase. However, if Public Safety demands a temporary closure, application should be made at least 8 weeks in advance to: The County Council PRoW Mapping Team at countryside@worcestershire.gov.uk. The applicant must be aware of their obligations to the right of way as follows: No disturbance of, or change to, the surface of the path or part thereof should be carried out without written consent (this includes laying concrete, tarmac or similar). No diminution in the width of the right of way available for use by the public. Buildings materials must not be stored on the right of way, Vehicle movements and parking to be arranged so as not to unreasonably interfere with the public's use of the right of way. No additional barriers are placed across the right of way. The safety of the public using the right of way is to be ensured at all times. The Definitive Map is a minimum record of public rights of way and does not preclude the possibility that unrecorded public rights may exist, nor that higher rights may exist than those shown.

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Document Type Date Description File Size Drawing/Rev Number
Application Documents
Biodiversity Net Gain
Application Plans
Neighbour and Other Response
Statutory Consultee Response
Decision

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
Rashwood Farm Rashwood Farm Lane Rashwood DROITWICH SPA WR9 0BW 24/02/2026

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Cllr Rick Deller Dodderhill Ward 05/02/2026 26/02/2026
Drainage Engineer Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership 05/02/2026 26/02/2026
Gill Lungley Dodderhill Parish Council 05/02/2026 26/02/2026
Highways County Highways 05/02/2026 26/02/2026
Mrs Marianne Pomeroy Worcestershire County Council (Minerals) 05/02/2026 26/02/2026
Worcestershire County Council (Public Paths) 05/02/2026 26/02/2026

Constraints List


Constraints List
Paper: Droitwich Advertiser - Thursday
Green Belt
Minerals:Sand & Gravel Area
Outside SWDP Development Boundary
CIL008 - Non-Urban Area
Wind Turbines
SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas
SWDP 2: Greenbelt
SWDP 5: Protect and Restore
SWDP 32: Sand and Gravel
Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- DL-598 C
No associated appeals