| Application Number | W/26/00927/HP |
| Status | Application Approved |
| Application Valid |
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| 28/04/2026 |
| Consultation End |
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| 06/06/2026 |
| Committee Meeting |
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| N/A |
| Decision |
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| Approval |
| Decision Date |
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| 10/06/2026 |
| Appeal Started |
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| N/A |
| Appeal Decision |
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| N/A |
| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/26/00927/HP |
| Location Address | Church House Church Street Great Comberton Pershore WR10 3DS |
| Proposal | Demolition of garage and erection of garden room and store (ancillary use to the main dwelling) |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Householder Planning |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 27/04/2026 |
| Application Valid Date | 28/04/2026 |
| Consultation Start Date | 29/04/2026 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 06/06/2026 |
| Advert Expiry | 29/05/2026 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 10/06/2026 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Amber Moore |
| Parish | Great Comberton |
| Ward | Bredon Hill Ward |
| Applicant | Mr Ben Gisborne |
| Agent | Mr Ben Gisborne |
| Agent Address | Church House Church Street Great Comberton Pershore WR10 3DS |
| 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: 2744/02 2744/BLOCK/A 2744/01A LP1 Design and Access Statement (Inc. Water management) Heritage Statement W001513004574 - Window type - FTP-V/C U3 55x78 FAKRO and Flashing type - ELV/C FAKRO Window & Door Sectional Details Landscape Proposals 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. |
| 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. |
| Prior to its/their installation as part of the development hereby approved, details of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the outbuilding shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The details to be submitted shall include:- - type, colour, texture, size and design of roofing materials; - detailed specification of the douglas fir timber timber cladding including colour and finish - details of external vents, ventilation slits, extracts and chimney flues including information on specification and colour; - details of external store doors including information on colour and finish 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 represent quality design in accordance with policies SWDR09, SWDPR05, SWDPR28 and SWDPR33 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 development hereby permitted shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling known as Church House. Reason: To define the permission and to preserve the amenities of the locality in accordance with Policies SWDPR03, SWDPR28 and SWDPR35 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026. |
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| Address | Sent | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|
| Pinewood House Church Street Great Comberton PERSHORE WR10 3DS | 29/04/2026 |
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr Beverley Hardman | Bredon Hill Ward | 29/04/2026 | 20/05/2026 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 29/04/2026 | 20/05/2026 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 29/04/2026 | 20/05/2026 | |
| Landscape Officer | WDC Landscape Officer | 29/04/2026 | 20/05/2026 | |
| Midlands Business Team | Historic England | 29/04/2026 | 20/05/2026 | 30/04/2026 |
| Mrs H Fleming | Natural England | 29/04/2026 | 20/05/2026 | |
| Mrs Nicola Harding | Great Comberton Parish Council | 29/04/2026 | 20/05/2026 | |
| National Amenities Societies | National Amenities Societies | 29/04/2026 | 20/05/2026 | |
| Simon Joyce | Cotswolds National Landscape Board | 29/04/2026 | 20/05/2026 | |
| WDC Heritage Officer | WDC Heritage Officer | 29/04/2026 | 20/05/2026 |
| Constraints List |
| SWDP 2: Development Strategy and Settlement Hierarchy, Great Comberton Settlement Development Boundary |
| SWDP 6: Conservation Area |
| Enforcement Notice: ENF/89/0276 |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Restore |
| SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II. HE Ref: 1259900. Listed Building. DORMERS. LB/1259900 |
| Paper: Evesham Journal - Thursday |
| Affect setting: Great Comberton Conservation Area |
| Great Comberton Conservation Area |
| Cotswolds National Landscapes (formerly Area Outstanding Natural Beauty) |
| Listed Building - 0m Buffer: Grade II. H.E Ref: 1259900. Listed Building. DORMERS. LB/1259900 |
| CIL008 - Non-Urban Area |
| Wind Turbines |
| SWDP 23: National Landscapes (formerly Area Outstanding Natural Beauty) |
| Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- GC-514 B |
| Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- GC-520 B |
| Listed Building Grade I or II* Only - 25m buffer: Grade II*. HE Ref: 1242661. Listed Building. CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL. LB/1242661 |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II*. HE Ref: 1242661. Listed Building. CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL. LB/1242661 |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II. HE Ref: 1242665. Listed Building. CHURCH COTTAGE. LB/1242665 |
| No associated appeals |