| Application Number | W/26/00469/FUL |
| Status | Application Approved |
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Valid08/06/2026 -
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End06/07/2026 -
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Date03/08/2026 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/26/00469/FUL |
| Location Address | Upper Smite Barn Smite Lane Hindlip Worcester WR3 8SZ |
| Proposal | Change of use of land to equestrian, including installation of manege, stable building and concrete base with adjacent small storage area /muck disposal area (retrospective) |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Full planning permission |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 02/03/2026 |
| Application Valid Date | 08/06/2026 |
| Consultation Start Date | 09/06/2026 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 06/07/2026 |
| Advert Expiry | |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 03/08/2026 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Karen Wightman (Mrs) |
| Parish | Hindlip |
| Ward | North Claines & Salwarpe Ward |
| Applicant | Mrs Deborah Nicol |
| Agent | Mrs Deborah Nicol |
| Agent Address | Upper Smite Barn Smite Hill,Hindlip Worcester WR3 8SZ |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| Unless where required or allowed by other conditions attached to this permission 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: Location Plan, Proposed Block Plan, Proposed Floor Plan and Elevations Stable Building. 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. |
| The use of the land and building hereby permitted shall be limited solely to the private keeping and exercising of horses and shall not be used for any commercial or public equestrian events, enterprise or business whatsoever. Reason: To ensure the local road network can accommodate the type and volume of traffic generated from the development safely in accordance with policies SWDPR06 and SWDPR28 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (March 2026) and without harm to the amenity of the local area and nearby residences in accordance with policies SWDPR 28 and SWDPR 35 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (March 2026) and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| No external lighting or floodlighting shall be erected around the land or building hereby approved. Reason: In order to protect the amenities of this rural area in accordance with Policies SWDPR 28 and SWDPR35 of South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (March 2026) and protected species in accordance with Policy SWDPR 29 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (March 2026) and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| Within 3 months of the date of this permission the stable building hereby approved shall be finished in Tanatone Dark Brown Stain and the materials of the building shall be retained in that form in perpetuity. Reason: To ensure that the new materials are in keeping with the surroundings and represent quality design in accordance with Policies SWDPR 28 and SWDPR 34 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (March 2026) and 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; - considering the imposition of conditions and or the completion of a s.106 legal agreement. 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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fern House Smite Lane Hindlip WORCESTER WR3 8SZ | 09/07/2026 | |
| The Uplands Smite Lane Hindlip WORCESTER WR3 8SY | 15/06/2026 | |
| Fern House Smite Lane Hindlip WORCESTER WR3 8SZ | 09/06/2026 | 28/03/2026 |
| The Mill Upper Smite Farm Smite Lane Hindlip WORCESTER WR3 8SZ | 09/06/2026 | 07/04/2026 |
| Candlemass Barn Smite Lane Hindlip WORCESTER WR3 8SZ | 09/06/2026 | |
| Harvest Barn Smite Lane Hindlip WORCESTER WR3 8SZ | 09/06/2026 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr Daniel Birch | North Claines & Salwarpe Ward | 18/03/2026 | 08/04/2026 | |
| Cllr Nicolas Wright | North Claines & Salwarpe Ward | 18/03/2026 | 08/04/2026 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 18/03/2026 | 08/04/2026 | |
| Mrs E Gallagher | Hindlip Parish Council | 18/03/2026 | 08/04/2026 | |
| Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Cont. Land | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 18/03/2026 | 08/04/2026 | |
| Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Nuisance | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 18/03/2026 | 08/04/2026 | |
| Cllr Daniel Birch | North Claines & Salwarpe Ward | 09/06/2026 | 30/06/2026 | |
| Cllr Nicolas Wright | North Claines & Salwarpe Ward | 09/06/2026 | 30/06/2026 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 09/06/2026 | 30/06/2026 | |
| Mrs E Gallagher | Hindlip Parish Council | 09/06/2026 | 30/06/2026 | |
| Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Cont. Land | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 09/06/2026 | 30/06/2026 | |
| Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Nuisance | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 09/06/2026 | 30/06/2026 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| Enforcement Notice: ENF/91/0131 |
| Paper: Droitwich Advertiser - Thursday |
| CIL008 - Non-Urban Area |
| Landfill Consultation |
| Green Belt |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| Surface Water: High 1 in 30 extent |
| Surface Water: Medium 1 in 100 extent |
| Surface Water: Low 1 in 1000 extent |
| Wind Turbines |
| Pre-SWDPR - SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| Pre-SWDPR - SWDP 2: Greenbelt |
| Pre-SWDPR - SWDP 5: Protect and Restore |
| SWDPR 38 Surface Water Flooding 1:30 (High): 30 year extent |
| SWDPR 38 Surface Water Flooding 1:100 (Medium): 100 year extent |
| SWDPR 38 Surface Water Flooding 1:1000 (Low): 1000 year extent |
| SWDPR 19: Designated Rural Areas-Meeting Affordable Housing Needs |
| SWDPR 04: Greenbelt |
| SWDPR South Worcestershire Boundary: Wychavon District Council |
| SWDPR 29: Malvern Hills SSSI Mitigation Strategy Zone of Influence |
| PD Rights Removed may apply: 18/00825/HP - Upper Smite Barn, Smite Lane, Hindlip, WR3 8SZ |
| No associated appeals |
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