| Application Number | W/26/00296/FUL |
| Status | Application Refused |
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Valid09/02/2026 -
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End12/03/2026 -
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Date22/05/2026 -
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Started25/08/2026 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/26/00296/FUL |
| Location Address | Stedefield Church Lane Flyford Flavell Worcester WR7 4BZ |
| Proposal | Construction of a self-build 3 bedroom dwelling following approved planning in principal application. PIP reference: W/22/02456/PIP |
| Status | Refusal |
| Application Type | Full planning permission |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 09/02/2026 |
| Application Valid Date | 09/02/2026 |
| Consultation Start Date | 09/02/2026 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 12/03/2026 |
| Advert Expiry | 12/03/2026 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 22/05/2026 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Charlotte Barry |
| Parish | Flyford Flavell |
| Ward | Upton Snodsbury Ward |
| Applicant | Mr & Mrs Andrew & Fiona Short, Scandia Hus |
| Agent | Mr Lee Whibley, Scandia Hus Ltd |
| Agent Address | Scandia Hus Business Park Felcourt Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 2PL |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| The proposed development would introduce a detached self-build dwelling, garage and associated residential curtilage on land outside the defined development boundary of Flyford Flavell, within the open countryside. The previous Permission in Principle has lapsed and does not provide an extant fallback position, and the Council can now demonstrate a five-year housing land supply such that the tilted balance under paragraph 11(d) of the National Planning Policy Framework is not engaged. The proposal would conflict with the spatial strategy for South Worcestershire, which seeks to direct new housing development to appropriate locations in accordance with the settlement hierarchy and strictly control development in the open countryside. The development would therefore be contrary to Policy SWDPR03 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| The proposed dwelling, by reason of its scale, form, massing, flat roof profile, extensive glazing, projecting balcony and highly contemporary elevational treatment, would fail to respond positively to the established rural and traditional character of the surrounding area. The proposal would appear as an incongruous and visually dominant addition within this sensitive edge-of-village, backland setting and would fail to reinforce local distinctiveness or integrate effectively with its surroundings. The development would therefore be contrary to Policies SWDPR05 and SWDPR28 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework, in particular paragraph 139. |
| The proposed development, by reason of its siting within the historic curtilage of the Grade II listed building Stedefield, together with its scale, form, contemporary design, associated access, driveway, boundary treatments and domestic paraphernalia, would erode the spacious semi-rural setting of the listed building and diminish the ability to appreciate its significance within its historic context. The proposal would also cause harm, to a lesser extent, to the setting of Tudor Cottage. The development would result in a high degree of less than substantial harm to the significance of designated heritage assets, which would not be outweighed by the limited public benefits of the proposal. The development would therefore fail to preserve the setting of designated heritage assets, contrary to Section 66(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, Policies SWDPR09 and SWDPR33 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| The proposed development, by reason of its siting beyond the defined development boundary on the south-western edge of Flyford Flavell, together with the introduction of a substantial detached dwelling, garage, access drive, parking areas, domestic curtilage and associated residential paraphernalia, would result in the encroachment, domestication and urbanisation of land which contributes to the rural edge of the settlement and its transition towards the wider open countryside beyond. The proposal would fail to respect the loose pattern, vegetated and pastoral character of this part of the village and would not conserve or enhance the character of the Village Claylands landscape. In the absence of a Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment or detailed visual appraisal, the proposal has also failed to adequately demonstrate that it would avoid unacceptable harm to landscape character and visual amenity, including views experienced from nearby Public Rights of Way. The development would therefore be contrary to Policies SWDPR03, SWDPR28 and SWDPR34 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| In the absence of a completed Section 106 Agreement or Unilateral Undertaking to secure the required affordable housing contribution, the proposal would fail to make appropriate provision towards local affordable housing in a Designated Rural Area. The development would therefore be contrary to Policy SWDPR19 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review. |
| Drawing no/s: Drg no. SHOR-775237-SCA-XX-PL-000 Rev A – Location Plan Drg no. SHOR-775237-SCA-XX-PL-001 Rev A – Existing Site Plan Drg no. SHOR-775237-SCA-XX-PL-010 Rev F – Proposed Site Plan Drg no. SHOR-775237-SCA-XX-PL-101 Rev C – Proposed First Floor Plan Drg no. SHOR-775237-SCA-XX-PL-G01 Rev C – Roof Plan Drg no. SHOR-775237-SCA-XX-EL-Z10 Rev C – Proposed Elevations Drg no. SHOR-775237-SCA-XX-EL-Z12 Rev C – Site Section Drg no. SHOR-775237-SCA-G1-EL-Z15 Rev A – Proposed Garage Elevations Drg no. SHOR-775237-SCA-XX-SE-Z01 Rev C – Outline Section AA BB Drg no. SHOR-775237-SCA-XX-SE-Z02 Rev C – Outline Section CC DD |
| In dealing with the application the Council has implemented the requirement in paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework to work with the applicant in a positive and proactive way. We have made available detailed advice in the form of our statutory policies in the Development Plan, Supplementary Planning Documents, as well as offering a full pre-application advice service in order to ensure that the applicant has been given every opportunity to submit an application which is likely to be considered favourably. The Council has however been unable to seek solutions to problems arising from this application as the principal of the proposal is considered contrary to our statutory policies and negotiation would not overcome that reason for refusal. Despite the Council’s efforts, it is considered that planning permission should be refused for the reasons set out in the decision notice. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Church Farm Cottage Church Lane Flyford Flavell WORCESTER WR7 4BZ | 03/03/2026 | |
| Westerly Church Lane Flyford Flavell WORCESTER WR7 4BZ | 04/03/2026 | |
| Conifers Church Lane Flyford Flavell WORCESTER WR7 4BZ | 10/03/2026 | |
| Westerly Church Lane Flyford Flavell WORCESTER WR7 4BZ | 23/02/2026 | |
| Primrose Hill Church Lane Flyford Flavell WORCESTER WR7 4BZ | 09/02/2026 | 02/03/2026 |
| Church Farm Cottage Church Lane Flyford Flavell WORCESTER WR7 4BZ | 09/02/2026 | 17/02/2026 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer | Worcestershire Local Medical Commmittee Limited | 09/02/2026 | 02/03/2026 | |
| Cllr Mrs Linda Robinson | Upton Snodsbury Ward | 09/02/2026 | 02/03/2026 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 09/02/2026 | 02/03/2026 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 09/02/2026 | 02/03/2026 | |
| Mr M Broughton-Taylor | Flyford Flavell Parish Council | 09/02/2026 | 02/03/2026 | |
| National Amenities Societies | National Amenities Societies | 09/02/2026 | 02/03/2026 | |
| Sammie Lynch | Policy Plans - Self Build | 09/02/2026 | 02/03/2026 | |
| Tree Preservation Officer | WDC Tree Preservation Officer | 09/02/2026 | 02/03/2026 | |
| WDC Heritage Officer | WDC Heritage Officer | 09/02/2026 | 02/03/2026 | |
| WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer | WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity | 09/02/2026 | 02/03/2026 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| Minor Aquifer |
| CIL008 - Non-Urban Area |
| Paper: Evesham Journal - Thursday |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II. HE Ref: 1374130. Listed Building. THE HOMESTEAD. LB/1374130 |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| Section 106 Agreement |
| Surface Water: High 1 in 30 extent |
| Listed Building - 0m Buffer: Grade II. H.E Ref: 1374130. Listed Building. THE HOMESTEAD. LB/1374130 |
| Surface Water: Low 1 in 1000 extent |
| Wind Turbines |
| Policy Case HLA - WDC/559/HOU. Stedefield, Church Lane, Flyford Flavell, Worcester, WR7 4BZ. Application for Permission in Principle for 1 no. self-build dwelling. . Open Market. Small windfall (HLA only) |
| SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| SWDP 2: Development Strategy and Settlement Hierarchy, Flyford Flavell Settlement Development Boundary |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance |
| Surface Water: Medium 1 in 100 extent |
| Appeals Information | |
| Number | W/26/00296/FUL |
| PINS Appeal Ref | 6013588 |
| Method | Written Procedure |
| Start date | 25/08/2026 |
| LPA Final Comments Due | 14/10/2026 |
| Interested Party Comments Due | 30/09/2026 |
| Inquiry Date | |
| Venue | |
| Decision | |
| Issue Date | |
https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/ViewCase.aspx?caseid=6013588
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