Application Number W/26/00697/HP
Status Application Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    22/04/2026
  • Consultation
    End
    22/05/2026
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    07/07/2026
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number W/26/00697/HP
Location Address Glebe Orchard Church Road Crowle Worcester WR7 4AX
Proposal Extensions and alterations to bungalow and detached garage
Status Approval
Application Type Householder Planning
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 27/03/2026
Application Valid Date 22/04/2026
Consultation Start Date 22/04/2026
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 22/05/2026
Advert Expiry 22/05/2026
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 07/07/2026

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Frances Fleming
Parish Crowle
Ward Bowbrook Ward
Applicant Mr and Mrs Garner
Agent Mr Jim Lowden, insideout a+i ltd
Agent Address 30 Stonebow Road Drakes Broughton Pershore WR10 2AP

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 – p2026_002 / 01 p2026_002 / 02A p2026_002 / 03 p2026_002 / 04 p2026_002 / 08 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 39 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026.
No development shall take place until a percolation test has been carried out in accordance with BRE Digest 365, or H3 of The Building Regulations 2010. The results of the percolation test shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. If the percolation test results show that ground conditions are unsuitable for some, or all, types of infiltration device then an alternative method of surface water disposal will need to be submitted for approval. The agreed recommendations shall be implemented in full prior to the first occupation of the development. Reason: To ensure that the site can be adequately drained in accordance with policy SWDPR39 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026.
The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in strict accordance with the recommendations set out in the Preliminary Roost Assessment carried out by Sharpe Ecology dated March 2026 and submitted with this application. In parricular - The provision of two modified ridge tiles within the new pitched roof of the garage. 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.
The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in strict accordance with the tree protection measures specified in the Arboricultural Impact Assessment carried out by All Silva Ltd dated 21 April 2026 and submitted with this application. Reason: To ensure the protection and continued well-being of trees both on and neighbouring the site during construction, in the interests of the character and appearance of the area, in accordance with policies SWDPR05, SWDPR28 and SWDPR34 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026, and in accordance with the principles of BS5837:2012 (Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction)
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 In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application.
(A) No development 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.
A fee is chargeable for the provision of archaeological curatorial services. The service includes advice and liaison throughout the archaeological works, including the provision of a brief (if requested), checking the Written Scheme of Investigation for compliance with local and national standards, monitoring fieldwork and ensuring any archaeological reports generated by the project are acceptable. The Archaeology and Planning Advisor will be happy to offer advice on all stages of the proceedings. Additional site visits will be chargeable at £60 per visit if required if it is considered that breaches of condition have taken place or when other situations arise that require a visit additional to the usual service. As this scheme is considered to be a small-scale development of less than 1-ha the fee for curatorial services will be £75.00 (Inc VAT)
The applicant must be aware of their obligations towards the public right of way as follows: No disturbance of, or change to, the surface of the path or part thereof should be carried out without written consent (this includes laying concrete, tarmac or similar) No diminution in the width of the right of way available for use by the public. Building materials must not be stored on the right of way. Vehicle movements and parking to be arranged so as not to unreasonably interfere with the public's use of the right of way. No additional barriers are placed across the right of way. No stile, gate, fence or other structure should be created on, or across, a public right of way without written consent of the Highway Authority. The safety of the public using the right of way is to be ensured at all times.

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Application Documents
Application Plans
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
Crowle Court Farmhouse Bredicot Lane Crowle WORCESTER WR7 4AY 22/04/2026
Portway Church Road Crowle WORCESTER WR7 4AX 22/04/2026
The Old Cottage Church Road Crowle WORCESTER WR7 4AX 22/04/2026
The Old Vicarage Church Road Crowle WORCESTER WR7 4AT 22/04/2026

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Aidan Smyth WDC - Archaeology & Planning Advisor 22/04/2026 13/05/2026
Cllr Mrs Margaret Rowley Bowbrook Ward 22/04/2026 13/05/2026
Drainage Engineer Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership 22/04/2026 13/05/2026
Joe Tinson Crowle Parish Council 22/04/2026 13/05/2026
Midlands Business Team Historic England 22/04/2026 13/05/2026
National Amenities Societies National Amenities Societies 22/04/2026 13/05/2026
Tree Preservation Officer WDC Tree Preservation Officer 22/04/2026 13/05/2026
Worcestershire County Council (Public Paths) 22/04/2026 13/05/2026

Constraints List


Constraints List
SWDP 6: Conservation Area
SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas
SWDP 2: Development Strategy and Settlement Hierarchy, Crowle Settlement Development Boundary
SWDP 6: Scheduled Monument
Minor Aquifer
Outside SWDP Development Boundary
SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance
CIL008 - Non-Urban Area
Paper: Droitwich Advertiser - Thursday
Affect setting: Crowle Conservation Area
Crowle Conservation Area
Scheduled Ancient Monument
Wind Turbines
Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- CR-557 B
Tree Preservation Order - TPO/W/26/03/001/TPO
Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- CR-556 B
Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- CR-552 B
Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- CR-553 B
Surface Water: Low 1 in 1000 extent
No associated appeals