Application Number W/26/00448/PIP
Status Application Refused

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  • Application
    Valid
    31/03/2026
  • Consultation
    End
    05/05/2026
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Refusal
  • Decision
    Date
    18/05/2026
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number W/26/00448/PIP
Location Address Land At (Os 0427 4424) Common Road Evesham
Proposal Permission in Principle for the erection of a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 9 dwellings
Status Refusal
Application Type Permission in Principle
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 26/02/2026
Application Valid Date 31/03/2026
Consultation Start Date 01/04/2026
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 05/05/2026
Advert Expiry
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 18/05/2026

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Karen Wightman (Mrs)
Parish Evesham
Ward Evesham North Ward
Applicant Amberville Properties Ltd
Agent Mr Ross Middleton, CC Town Planning
Agent Address Thistledown Barn Holcot Lane Sywell Northampton NN6 0BG

Condition Details / Information Notes
The application site falls primarily within Flood Zones 2 and 3 (the medium and high risk zones respectively) of the River Avon (statutory main river) and as such is identified at high risk of flooding. The National Planning Policy Framework at paragraphs 173 to 175 states that the aim of the Sequential Test is to steer new development to areas at the lowest probability of flooding (Zone 1). Only where there are no reasonably available sites in Flood Zones 1 or 2 should sites in Flood Zone 3 be considered. The Council considers that there are alternative sites where residential development can be carried out that lie outside high flood risk areas. Consequently, the proposal fails the Sequential Test. In addition, the proposal fails the Exception Test because: - it does not provide any wider sustainability benefits to the community that outweigh flood risk, and does not demonstrate that the development will be safe for its lifetime, without increasing flood risk elsewhere, and will not reduce flood risk overall. As such, the proposal is contrary to Policy SWDPR 38 parts A and B of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (March 2026) that confirms a sequential approach to site design should be used to minimise flood risk, by placing the most vulnerable development types in the lowest flood risk areas of the site in line with the relative aims and objectives of National Planning Policy to minimise flood risk and in particular section 14 of the Framework Meeting the challenge of climate change, flooding and coastal change and guidance within the PPG.
Drawing number as Refused: - Location Plan.
In dealing with the application the Council has implemented the requirement in paragraph 39 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 applicant has failed to provide a scheme that would comply with the statutory policies of the development plan and would not overcome the reasons 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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 Document Type Date Description File Size Drawing/Rev Number
Application Documents
01. Application Form 02/03/2026 Application Form.pdf (268kb) -
01. Application Form 01/04/2026 Initial Consultee List 26.00448 (218kb) -
02. Supporting Information 02/03/2026 Planning Justification Statement (352kb) -
Application Plans
04. Site/Location Plan 26/02/2026 Site Location Plan (885kb) -
Neighbour and Other Response
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 08/04/2026 Jennifer Long 27 Common Road, EVESHAM, WR11 4PU (83kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 09/04/2026 Kevin Spiers 17 Robins Meadow, EVESHAM, WR11 4RN (79kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 09/04/2026 Heather Meakins The Nest, 21 Robins Corner, EVESHAM, WR11 4RJ (79kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 09/04/2026 Helen 55 Robins Corner, EVESHAM, WR11 4RJ (80kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 09/04/2026 Kirsty Round 23 Robins Meadow, EVESHAM, WR11 4RN (81kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 09/04/2026 Joanna Palmer 5 Robins Corner, EVESHAM, WR11 4RJ (79kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 10/04/2026 Kate Padfield-Bayley 11 Robins Corner, EVESHAM, WR11 4RJ (79kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 10/04/2026 Kate Padfield-Bayley 11 Robins Corner, EVESHAM, WR11 4RJ (80kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 10/04/2026 Julie Haines, 26 Common Road WR11 4PU (60kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 10/04/2026 Luke Davies 10 Robins Corner, EVESHAM, WR11 4RJ (80kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 11/04/2026 Kate Lee 18 Common Road, EVESHAM, WR11 4PU (87kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 11/04/2026 Emma Hawkins 3 Robins Meadow, EVESHAM, WR11 4RN (81kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 11/04/2026 Jonathan Hawkins 4 Robins Meadow, EVESHAM, WR11 4RN (78kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 11/04/2026 Tomasz 20 Robins Corner, EVESHAM, WR11 4RJ (86kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 11/04/2026 Jo Bayliss 22 Robins Corner, EVESHAM, WR11 4RJ (80kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 11/04/2026 Michelle Jelfs 21 Common Road, EVESHAM, WR11 4PU (82kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 12/04/2026 Sarah Floyd 3 Common Road, EVESHAM, WR11 4PU (79kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 12/04/2026 Paul Rencher 5 Robins Meadow, EVESHAM, WR11 4RN (79kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 13/04/2026 Helen Geddes 55 Robins Corner, EVESHAM, WR11 4RJ (82kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 14/04/2026 Joanne Kirchen 11 Common Road, EVESHAM, WR11 4PU (83kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 14/04/2026 Holly Edwards 14 Common Road, EVESHAM, WR11 4PU (81kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 14/04/2026 Phil Sheppard 5 Robins Walk, EVESHAM, WR11 4RP (79kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 15/04/2026 Kathryn Johns 13 Common Road, EVESHAM, WR11 4PU (84kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 16/04/2026 Claire Sandalls 23 Common Road, EVESHAM, WR11 4PU (78kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 16/04/2026 Gail Tolfree 33 Robins Corner, EVESHAM, WR11 4RJ (79kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 16/04/2026 Mr Peter Jelfs 20 Common Road, EVESHAM, WR11 4PU (84kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 17/04/2026 Karleen Sheppard 5 Robins Walk, EVESHAM, WR11 4RP (83kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 17/04/2026 Luke Rothan 14 Robins Meadow, EVESHAM, WR11 4RN (85kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 17/04/2026 Sasha Harkins 123 Fairfield Road, EVESHAM, WR11 1EY (84kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 17/04/2026 Gemma 123 Fairfield Road, EVESHAM, WR11 1EY (87kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 18/04/2026 Deborah Holland 46 Robins Corner, EVESHAM, WR11 4RJ (79kb) -
08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment 10/04/2026 Luke Davies (1369kb) -
08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment 15/04/2026 Kathryn Johns (3386kb) -
08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment 15/04/2026 Kathryn Johns (6504kb) -
08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment 15/04/2026 Kathryn Johns (2810kb) -
08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment 16/04/2026 Gail Tolfree (261kb) -
08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment 16/04/2026 Mr Peter Jelfs (140kb) -
08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment 16/04/2026 Mr Peter Jelfs (273kb) -
08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment 16/04/2026 Mr Peter Jelfs (276kb) -
08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment 16/04/2026 Mr Peter Jelfs (308kb) -
08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment 16/04/2026 Mr Peter Jelfs (280kb) -
08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment 17/04/2026 Gemma (233kb) -
Statutory Consultee Response
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 02/04/2026 Network Rail (Western Region) - Network Rail (Western Region) (78kb) -
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 07/04/2026 Parish Clerk - Evesham Town Council (76kb) -
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 08/04/2026 Environment Agency (198kb) -
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 08/04/2026 FRA Guidance Note (212kb) -
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 08/04/2026 EA West Midlands_Climate Change Guidance. (337kb) -
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 09/04/2026 Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Cont. Land - Worcestershire Regulatory Services (77kb) -
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 09/04/2026 Worcestershire County Council (Public Paths) - (77kb) -
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 14/04/2026 Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Nuisance - Worcestershire Regulatory Services (78kb) -
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 22/04/2026 Highways - County Highways (78kb) -
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 27/04/2026 Drainage Engineer - Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership (78kb) -
09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment 09/04/2026 Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Cont. Land (121kb) -
09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment 09/04/2026 Worcestershire County Council (Public Paths) (742kb) -
09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment 22/04/2026 Highways (168kb) -
Decision
11. Decision Information 18/05/2026 Delegated Report (303kb) -
12. Decision Notice 18/05/2026 Decision Notice (272kb) -

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
23 Common Road EVESHAM WR11 4PU 16/04/2026
46 Robins Corner EVESHAM WR11 4RJ 18/04/2026
33 Robins Corner EVESHAM WR11 4RJ 16/04/2026
123 Fairfield Road EVESHAM WR11 1EY 17/04/2026
The Nest 21 Robins Corner EVESHAM WR11 4RJ 09/04/2026
55 Robins Corner EVESHAM WR11 4RJ 09/04/2026
55 Robins Corner EVESHAM WR11 4RJ 13/04/2026
14 Common Road EVESHAM WR11 4PU 14/04/2026
22 Robins Corner EVESHAM WR11 4RJ 11/04/2026
5 Robins Corner EVESHAM WR11 4RJ 09/04/2026
11 Common Road EVESHAM WR11 4PU 14/04/2026
26 Common Road WR11 4PU 10/04/2026
5 Robins Walk EVESHAM WR11 4RP 17/04/2026
18 Common Road EVESHAM WR11 4PU 11/04/2026
11 Robins Corner EVESHAM WR11 4RJ 10/04/2026
11 Robins Corner EVESHAM WR11 4RJ 10/04/2026
13 Common Road EVESHAM WR11 4PU 15/04/2026
17 Robins Meadow EVESHAM WR11 4RN 09/04/2026
23 Robins Meadow EVESHAM WR11 4RN 09/04/2026
21 Common Road EVESHAM WR11 4PU 11/04/2026
20 Common Road EVESHAM WR11 4PU 16/04/2026
5 Robins Walk EVESHAM WR11 4RP 14/04/2026
3 Common Road EVESHAM WR11 4PU 12/04/2026
123 Fairfield Road EVESHAM WR11 1EY 17/04/2026
20 Robins Corner EVESHAM WR11 4RJ 11/04/2026
3 Robins Meadow EVESHAM WR11 4RN 01/04/2026 11/04/2026
27 Common Road EVESHAM WR11 4PU 01/04/2026 08/04/2026
4 Robins Meadow EVESHAM WR11 4RN 01/04/2026 11/04/2026
10 Robins Corner EVESHAM WR11 4RJ 01/04/2026 10/04/2026
14 Robins Meadow EVESHAM WR11 4RN 01/04/2026 17/04/2026
1 Robins Meadow EVESHAM WR11 4RN 01/04/2026
10 Robins Meadow EVESHAM WR11 4RN 01/04/2026
11 Robins Meadow EVESHAM WR11 4RN 01/04/2026
12 Robins Corner EVESHAM WR11 4RJ 01/04/2026
12 Robins Meadow EVESHAM WR11 4RN 01/04/2026
14 Robins Corner EVESHAM WR11 4RJ 01/04/2026
15 Robins Meadow EVESHAM WR11 4RN 01/04/2026
16 Robins Corner EVESHAM WR11 4RJ 01/04/2026
16 Robins Meadow EVESHAM WR11 4RN 01/04/2026
18 Robins Corner EVESHAM WR11 4RJ 01/04/2026
2 Robins Corner EVESHAM WR11 4RJ 01/04/2026
2 Robins Meadow EVESHAM WR11 4RN 01/04/2026
28 Common Road EVESHAM WR11 4PU 01/04/2026
4 Robins Corner EVESHAM WR11 4RJ 01/04/2026
6 Robins Corner EVESHAM WR11 4RJ 01/04/2026
6 Robins Meadow EVESHAM WR11 4RN 01/04/2026
7 Robins Meadow EVESHAM WR11 4RN 01/04/2026
8 Robins Corner EVESHAM WR11 4RJ 01/04/2026
8 Robins Meadow EVESHAM WR11 4RN 01/04/2026
9 Robins Meadow EVESHAM WR11 4RN 01/04/2026
5 Robins Meadow EVESHAM WR11 4RN 01/04/2026 12/04/2026

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Aidan Smyth WDC - Archaeology & Planning Advisor 01/04/2026 15/04/2026
Asset Protection Team Severn Trent Water Limited 01/04/2026 15/04/2026
Cllr Charlie Homer Evesham North Ward 01/04/2026 15/04/2026
Cllr Mary Tasker Evesham North Ward 01/04/2026 15/04/2026
Drainage Engineer Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership 01/04/2026 15/04/2026
Environment Agency West Area Planning 01/04/2026 15/04/2026
Highways County Highways 01/04/2026 15/04/2026
Jonathan Brierley Open Spaces Society 01/04/2026 15/04/2026
Mrs E Marshall Landscape Officer 01/04/2026 15/04/2026
Mrs Marianne Pomeroy Worcestershire County Council (Minerals) 01/04/2026 15/04/2026
Network Rail (Western Region) Network Rail (Western Region) 01/04/2026 15/04/2026
Policy Plans - General Policy Plans - General 01/04/2026 15/04/2026
Ramblers Head Office The Ramblers' Association (Worcestershire Area) 01/04/2026 15/04/2026
Town Clerk Evesham Town Council 01/04/2026 15/04/2026
WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity 01/04/2026 15/04/2026
Worcestershire & Herefordshire LMC Ltd Local Medical Committee 01/04/2026 15/04/2026
Worcestershire County Council (Public Paths) 01/04/2026 15/04/2026
Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Cont. Land Worcestershire Regulatory Services 01/04/2026 15/04/2026
Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Nuisance Worcestershire Regulatory Services 01/04/2026 15/04/2026

Constraints List


Constraints List
Minor Aquifer
SWDP 5: Urban - Unsurveyed
Paper: Evesham Journal - Thursday
CIL004 - Main Urban Area
Contaminated Land
SWDP 32: Sand and Gravel
Flood Zone 2: Medium
Flood Zone 3: High
Historic Landfill Consultation (within 250m)
Landfill Consultation
Minerals:Sand & Gravel Area
Public Right of Way: Type- Bridleway. Path No- EV-507 B
Historic Flood Map
Bridleway: Type- Bridleway. Path No- EV-507 B.
Section 106 Agreement
Surface Water: High 1 in 30 extent
Surface Water: Medium 1 in 100 extent
Surface Water: Low 1 in 1000 extent
Wind Turbines
Policy Case HLA - PAR/37/331B/HOU. FOOTBALL CLUB COMMON RD. CONSTRUCTION OF 92 NO. 2 & 3 STOREY RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS & ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE. (27 Social Housing & 65 Open Market). Affordable. Previously allocated large
Policy Case HLA - PAR/37/331A/HOU. FOOTBALL CLUB COMMON RD. CONSTRUCTION OF 92 NO. 2 & 3 STOREY RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS & ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE. (27 Social Housing & 65 Open Market). Open Market. Previously allocated large
SWDP 2: Development Strategy and Settlement Hierarchy, Evesham Settlement Development Boundary
SWDP 38: Green Space
Public Right of Way: Type- Bridleway. Path No- EV-508 B
Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- EV-518 B
Bridleway: Type- Bridleway. Path No- EV-508 B.
No associated appeals