Application Number W/26/00595/HP
Status Application Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    30/03/2026
  • Consultation
    End
    30/04/2026
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    21/05/2026
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    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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Application Documents
Application Plans
Neighbour and Other Response
Statutory Consultee Response
Decision

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
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

Consultee List


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


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