| Application Number | W/26/00595/HP |
| Status | Application Approved |
| Application Valid |
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| 30/03/2026 |
| Consultation End |
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| 30/04/2026 |
| Committee Meeting |
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| N/A |
| Decision |
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| Approval |
| Decision Date |
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| 21/05/2026 |
| Appeal Started |
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| N/A |
| Appeal Decision |
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| N/A |
| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/26/00595/HP |
| Location Address | The Walled Garden Westwood House Westwood Park Droitwich Spa WR9 0AD |
| Proposal | Replacement of existing 2no. garden sheds |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Householder Planning |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 16/03/2026 |
| Application Valid Date | 30/03/2026 |
| Consultation Start Date | 01/04/2026 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 30/04/2026 |
| Advert Expiry | 30/04/2026 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 21/05/2026 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Frances Fleming |
| Parish | Westwood |
| Ward | Ombersley Ward |
| Applicant | Mr Andrew Westlake |
| Agent | Mr Andrew Westlake |
| Agent Address | The Walled Garden Westwood Park Droitwich Spa WR9 0AD |
| 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 – ASW001 Walled Garden Planning Sheds ASW002 Proposed Floor Plans ASW004a Proposed Front Elevation ASW004b Proposed Elevation Looking East ASW004c Proposed Elevation Looking West ASW004d Proposed Rear Elevation ASW007 Existing and Proposed Block Plans 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 29 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026. |
| 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. |
| The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the outbuildings hereby permitted shall match in type, colour, texture, size than those used in the existing outbuildings to be replaced. The materials include felt roofing and shiplap cladding (which shall be stained in a natural green or brown colour or left to weather naturally). 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 represent quality design in accordance with policies SWDR09, SWDPR05, SWDPR28 and SWDPR33 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026. |
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| Address | Sent | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|
| Pinecroft Westwood Park DROITWICH SPA WR9 0AD | 22/04/2026 | |
| Flat 12 Westwood House Westwood Park DROITWICH SPA WR9 0AD | 22/04/2026 | |
| Pinecroft Westwood Park DROITWICH SPA WR9 0AD | 01/04/2026 | 22/04/2026 |
| Flat 4 Westwood House Westwood Park DROITWICH SPA WR9 0AD | 01/04/2026 | 13/04/2026 |
| Flat 12 Westwood House Westwood Park DROITWICH SPA WR9 0AD | 01/04/2026 | 22/04/2026 |
| A C Bst Westwood House Westwood Park DROITWICH SPA WR9 0AD | 01/04/2026 | |
| Coach House Westwood Park DROITWICH SPA WR9 0AD | 01/04/2026 | |
| D E Bst Westwood House Westwood Park DROITWICH SPA WR9 0AD | 01/04/2026 | |
| Flat 1 Westwood House Westwood Park DROITWICH SPA WR9 0AD | 01/04/2026 | |
| Flat 10 Westwood House Westwood Park DROITWICH SPA WR9 0AD | 01/04/2026 | |
| Flat 11 Westwood House Westwood Park DROITWICH SPA WR9 0AD | 01/04/2026 | |
| Flat 2 Westwood House Westwood Park DROITWICH SPA WR9 0AD | 01/04/2026 | |
| Flat 3 Westwood House Westwood Park DROITWICH SPA WR9 0AD | 01/04/2026 | |
| Flat 5 Westwood House Westwood Park DROITWICH SPA WR9 0AD | 01/04/2026 | |
| Flat 7 Westwood House Westwood Park DROITWICH SPA WR9 0AD | 01/04/2026 | |
| Flat 8 Westwood House Westwood Park DROITWICH SPA WR9 0AD | 01/04/2026 | |
| Flat 9 Westwood House Westwood Park DROITWICH SPA WR9 0AD | 01/04/2026 | |
| Nunnery Farm Westwood Park DROITWICH SPA WR9 0AE | 01/04/2026 | |
| The Gallery Flat 10A Westwood House Westwood Park DROITWICH SPA WR9 0AD | 01/04/2026 |
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr Christopher Day | Ombersley Ward | 01/04/2026 | 22/04/2026 | |
| Mrs Elaine Artherton | Hereford & Worcester Gardens Trust | 01/04/2026 | 22/04/2026 | |
| Rachel Jefferies | Westwood Parish Council | 01/04/2026 | 22/04/2026 | |
| The Gardens Trust - Consult | The Gardens Trust | 01/04/2026 | 22/04/2026 | |
| Tree Preservation Officer | Tree Preservation Officer | 01/04/2026 | 22/04/2026 |
| Constraints List |
| Enforcement Notice: IN/14/00464 |
| CIL008 - Non-Urban Area |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II. HE Ref: 1081080. Listed Building. THE COACH HOUSE AND PINECROFT ABOUT 40 YARDS NORTH-WEST OF WESTWOOD HOUSE. LB/1081080 |
| Paper: Droitwich Advertiser - Thursday |
| PD Rights Removed may apply: W/03/02292/PN - The Walled Garden at, Westwood House, Westwood Park, Droitwich Spa, WR9 |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| Locally Listed Park & Garden. Grade NULL. HE REF: NULL. . LPG/21263 |
| Locally Listed Park & Garden. Grade NULL. HE REF: NULL. . LPG/12962 |
| Locally Listed Park & Garden. Grade NULL. HE REF: NULL. . LPG/27231 |
| Park & Garden (AT RISK). Grade II. HE REF: 1000899. WESTWOOD PARK. PG/1000899 |
| Section 106 Agreement |
| Tree Preservation Order - TPO/W/86/88/001/TPO |
| Wind Turbines |
| Policy Case HLA - PAR/86/04/HOU. The Walled Garden, Westwood House, Westwood Park, Droitwich Spa, WR9 0AD. . Open Market. Small windfall (HLA only) |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Restore |
| SWDP 6: Historic Park and Garden |
| Listed Building Grade I or II* Only - 25m buffer: Grade I. HE Ref: 1173950. Listed Building (AT RISK). WESTWOOD HOUSE. LB/1173950 |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade I. HE Ref: 1173950. Listed Building (AT RISK). WESTWOOD HOUSE. LB/1173950 |
| No associated appeals |