Application Number W/26/00461/HP
Status Application Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    23/03/2026
  • Consultation
    End
    07/05/2026
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    18/05/2026
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number W/26/00461/HP
Location Address The Finches Atkinson Street Childswickham Broadway WR12 7HF
Proposal Alterations to rear extension including internal alterations, change in levels to create patio area, construction of retaining wall and steps. Demolition of greenhouse and erection of extension from existing outbuilding with internal alterations. Construction of storage shed. Relocation of existing timber access gates and construction of a new garden wall.
Status Approval
Application Type Householder Planning
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 27/02/2026
Application Valid Date 23/03/2026
Consultation Start Date 27/03/2026
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 07/05/2026
Advert Expiry 25/04/2026
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 18/05/2026

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Victoria Finch
Parish Childswickham
Ward Broadway, Sedgeberrow & Childswickham Ward
Applicant James & Jen Hawkins
Agent Chris Reed, reedarchitecture 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-13935248v1 Location Plan 2434-01 As Existing Plans & Elevations 2434-02 Revision A As Proposed Plans & Elevations 2434-03 Outbuilding As Existing & Proposed Plans & Elevations 2434-04 Revision A As Proposed Plans & Elevations 2434-05 Joinery Details 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 and Flood Risk Assessment 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.
Before the first use/occupation of the development hereby permitted a scheme of landscaping shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The landscaping scheme shall include:- (i) a plan(s) showing details of all existing trees and hedges on the application site. The plan should include, for each tree/hedge, the accurate position, canopy spread and species, together with an indication of any proposals for felling/pruning and any proposed changes in ground level, or other works to be carried out, within the canopy spread. (ii) a plan(s) showing the layout of proposed tree, hedge and shrub planting and grass areas. (iii) a schedule of proposed planting - indicating species, sizes at time of planting and numbers/densities of plants. (iv) a written specification outlining cultivation and other operations associated with plant and grass establishment. (v) a schedule of maintenance, including watering and the control of competitive weed growth, for a minimum period of five years from first planting. All planting and seeding/turfing shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details in the first planting and seeding/turfing seasons following the completion or first occupation/use of the development, whichever is the sooner. The planting shall be maintained in accordance with the approved schedule of maintenance. Any trees or plants which, within a period of five years from the completion of the planting, die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species. Reason: To ensure the proposed development does not have an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with policies SWDPR05, SWDPR28 and SWDPR34 of South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026.
Prior to installation details of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The details to be submitted shall include:- - type, colour, texture, size, coursing, finish, jointing and pointing of brickwork/stonework; - type, colour, texture, size and design of roofing materials; - detailed specification of the new weatherboarding showing the dimensions, profile and a description of the stain or paint finish to be applied to the boarding: - details of the approved window, doors, and rooflights, including drawings showing design, materials and profile; - details of external flues including information on specification and colour; The development shall be carried out using the materials as approved. Reason: To protect, conserve and enhance the significance of heritage assets and to ensure that the new materials are in keeping with the surroundings and/or represent quality design in accordance with policies SWDR09, SWDPR05, SWDPR28 and SWDPR33 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026.
(A) No development (other than internal works) 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 condition (A) and the provision made for analysis, publication and dissemination of results and archive deposition has been secured. Reason: To protect, conserve and enhance the significance of heritage assets in accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 207 and 218 of the National Planning Policy Framework (as amended) and policies SWDPR09 and SWDPR33 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.
Work should avoid disturbance to nesting birds. Nesting birds are protected under the 1981 Wildlife and Countryside Act and the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. The main nesting season lasts approximately from March to September, so work should take place outside these dates if at all possible. However, birds can nest at any time and the site including any buildings should ideally be checked for their presence immediately before work starts.
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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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
8 Atkinson Street Childswickham BROADWAY WR12 7HF 27/03/2026
Kirkside Twitchams Lane Childswickham BROADWAY WR12 7HG 27/03/2026
Martin Cottage Atkinson Street Childswickham BROADWAY WR12 7HF 27/03/2026
Orchard End Vicarage Lane Childswickham BROADWAY WR12 7HL 27/03/2026
Penray Cottage Atkinson Street Childswickham BROADWAY WR12 7HF 27/03/2026

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Aidan Smyth WDC - Archaeology & Planning Advisor 27/03/2026 17/04/2026
Asset Protection Team Severn Trent Water Limited 27/03/2026 17/04/2026
Cllr Emma Kearsey Broadway, Sedgeberrow & Childswickham Ward 27/03/2026 17/04/2026
Cllr Emma Sims Broadway, Sedgeberrow & Childswickham Ward 27/03/2026 17/04/2026
Conservation Officer Conservation Officer 27/03/2026 17/04/2026
David Hunter-Miller Childswickham Parish Council 27/03/2026 17/04/2026
Drainage Engineer Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership 27/03/2026 17/04/2026
Highways County Highways 27/03/2026 17/04/2026
Midlands Business Team Historic England 27/03/2026 17/04/2026
Mr S Bloomfield Worcestershire Wildlife Trust 27/03/2026 17/04/2026
National Amenities Societies National Amenities Societies 27/03/2026 17/04/2026
WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity 27/03/2026 17/04/2026
Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Cont. Land Worcestershire Regulatory Services 27/03/2026 17/04/2026

Constraints List


Constraints List
Paper: Evesham Journal - Thursday
SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas
Affect setting: Childswickham Conservation Area
Childswickham Conservation Area
SWDP 5: Protect and Restore
SWDP 2: Development Strategy and Settlement Hierarchy, Childswickham Settlement Development Boundary
Flood Zone 3: High
Landfill Consultation
Listed Building - 0m Buffer: Grade II. H.E Ref: 1215976. Listed Building. THE FINCHES. LB/1215976
Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II. HE Ref: 1215976. Listed Building. THE FINCHES. LB/1215976
Historic Flood Map
Minor Aquifer
Flood Zone 2: Medium
CIL008 - Non-Urban Area
Surface Water: Low 1 in 1000 extent
Wind Turbines
SWDP 6: Conservation Area
Surface Water: Medium 1 in 100 extent
Listed Building Grade I or II* Only - 25m buffer: Grade II*. HE Ref: 1215973. Listed Building. ATKINSON HOUSE. LB/1215973
Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II*. HE Ref: 1215973. Listed Building. ATKINSON HOUSE. LB/1215973
Local Wildlife Site
No associated appeals