| Application Number | W/26/00289/HP |
| Status | Application Approved |
| Application Valid |
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| 06/02/2026 |
| Consultation End |
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| 17/03/2026 |
| Committee Meeting |
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| N/A |
| Decision |
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| Approval |
| Decision Date |
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| 02/04/2026 |
| Appeal Started |
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| N/A |
| Appeal Decision |
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| N/A |
| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/26/00289/HP |
| Location Address | The Lodge School Road Aston Somerville Broadway WR12 7JD |
| Proposal | Demolition of existing single-storey rear outshot and garden room conservatory, and erection of a two-storey rear extension, together with associated works. |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Householder Planning |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 06/02/2026 |
| Application Valid Date | 06/02/2026 |
| Consultation Start Date | 10/02/2026 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 17/03/2026 |
| Advert Expiry | |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 02/04/2026 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Victoria Finch |
| Parish | Aston Somerville |
| Ward | Broadway, Sedgeberrow & Childswickham Ward |
| Applicant | Megan & Sam Lane |
| Agent | Chris Reed, Reed Architecture Limited |
| Agent Address | 111-113 High Street Evesham WR11 4XP |
| 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 – PP-14656284v1 Location Plan 2540-01 As Existing Plans & Elevations 2540-02 Revision A As Proposed Plans & 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. |
| 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 39 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026. |
| The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in strict accordance with the recommendations set out in the Bat Survey Report (inc. Preliminary Roost Assessment) carried out by Focus Environmental Consultants dated February 2026 and submitted with this application. In particular:- - No.1 single crevice-design bat box installed not less than 4m above ground level. - No.1 tree-mounted bat box installed on a mature tree on the southern boundary of the site. 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. |
| Before the first occupation of the development hereby permitted the northwest and first-floor southeast windows at The Lodge 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/or represent quality design in accordance with policy SWDPR28 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review. |
| Positive and Proactive Statement. In dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following ways: - seeking amendments to the proposed development following receipt of the application; - considering the imposition of conditions and or the completion. 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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| Document Type | Date | Description | File Size | Drawing/Rev Number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Documents | |||||
| 01. Application Form | 06/02/2026 | Application form | (400kb) | - | |
| 02. Supporting Information | 06/02/2026 | 3427 Bat Survey Report The Lodge | (3635kb) | - | |
| 02. Supporting Information | 06/02/2026 | Water Management Statement | (89kb) | - | |
| 02. Supporting Information | 06/02/2026 | Planning Statement | (112kb) | - | |
| 03. Photo | 06/02/2026 | Photographs | (1738kb) | - | |
| Application Plans | |||||
| 04. Site/Location Plan | 06/02/2026 | Location plan | (1469kb) | Location plan - | |
| 05. Existing Plans | 06/02/2026 | Existing plans | (388kb) | 2540-01 - | |
| 06. Proposed Plans | 10/03/2026 | Proposed plans | (499kb) | 2540-02 - A | |
| Statutory Consultee Response | |||||
| 09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 16/02/2026 | Drainage Engineer - Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | (77kb) | - | |
| 09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 17/02/2026 | Highways - County Highways | (77kb) | - | |
| Decision | |||||
| 11. Decision Information | 02/04/2026 | Delegated Report | (193kb) | - | |
| 12. Decision Notice | 02/04/2026 | Decision Notice | (275kb) | - | |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Old Hall Close Aston Somerville BROADWAY WR12 7JN | 10/02/2026 | |
| Avon Lodge School Road Aston Somerville BROADWAY WR12 7JD | 10/02/2026 | |
| Easter Lodge School Road Aston Somerville BROADWAY WR12 7JD | 10/02/2026 |
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr Emma Kearsey | Broadway, Sedgeberrow & Childswickham Ward | 10/02/2026 | 03/03/2026 | |
| Cllr Emma Sims | Broadway, Sedgeberrow & Childswickham Ward | 10/02/2026 | 03/03/2026 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 10/02/2026 | 03/03/2026 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 10/02/2026 | 03/03/2026 | |
| Mrs L Gerber | Aston Somerville Parish Council | 10/02/2026 | 03/03/2026 |
| Constraints List |
| CIL008 - Non-Urban Area |
| Paper: Evesham Journal - Thursday |
| Wind Turbines |
| Policy Case HLA - PAR/05/07/HOU. LODGE COTTAGE. . Affordable. Small site (EMP only) |
| SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| SWDP 2: Development Strategy and Settlement Hierarchy, Aston Somerville Settlement Development Boundary |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Restore |
| Surface Water: Low 1 in 1000 extent |
| No associated appeals |