| Application Number | W/26/01230/RM |
| Status | Application Approved |
| Application Valid |
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| 29/05/2026 |
| Consultation End |
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| 06/08/2026 |
| Committee Meeting |
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| N/A |
| Decision |
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| Approval |
| Decision Date |
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| 13/10/2026 |
| Appeal Started |
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| N/A |
| Appeal Decision |
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| N/A |
| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/26/01230/RM |
| Location Address | Site 7 Rushock Cutnall Green |
| Proposal | Reserved Matters application for matters of Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale following Outline permission W/22/02731/OUT |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Approval of reserved matters |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 29/05/2026 |
| Application Valid Date | 29/05/2026 |
| Consultation Start Date | 07/07/2026 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 06/08/2026 |
| Advert Expiry | 06/08/2026 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 13/10/2026 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Gillian McDermott |
| Parish | Elmley Lovett |
| Ward | Hartlebury Ward |
| Applicant | Jenna Strover, The Potter Group (Holdings) Limited |
| Agent | Lauren McCullagh, Harris Lamb |
| Agent Address | 4th Floor 4 Brindley Pl Birmingham B1 2LG |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| 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 – Existing Site Plan - 8020 - SMR - 00 - ZZ - DR - A - 2001 - S4 - P2 Proposed Site Plan - 8020-SMR-00-ZZ-DR-A-2002-S4-P2 Proposed Elevations - 8020-SMR-00-ZZ-DR-A-2003-S4-P2 Proposed Floorplan Unit A2 - 8020-SMR-00-ZZ-DR-A-2004-S4-P2 Proposed Floorplan Unit A3 - 8020-SMR-00-ZZ-DR-A-2005-S4-P2 Proposed Floorplan Unit A4 - 8020-SMR-00-ZZ-DR-A-2006-S4-P2 Proposed Roof Plan - 8020-SMR-00-ZZ-DR-A-2007-S4-P2 Proposed Building Sections - 8020-SMR-00-ZZ-DR-A-2008-S4-P2 Proposed Site Sections - 8020-SMR-00-ZZ-DR-A-2010-S4-P2 Cycle Shelter and Bin Store Details 8020-SMR-00-ZZ-DR-A-2011-S4-P2 Landscape drawing - GL2661 LP01 D Landscape specification - GL2661-SP01 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. |
| All planting and seeding/turfing comprised in the submitted landscape scheme as shown on the Landscape drawing - GL2661 LP01 D and Landscape specification GL2661-SP01 hereby approved, shall be carried out in the first planting season following the first occupation/use of the development OR in accordance with the submitted implementation programme. All planting shall be watered as necessary and competitive weed growth controlled to ensure successful establishment. Any trees or plants that die, or are removed; or become seriously damaged or diseased within a period of five years from the completion of the planting, shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species. Reason: To ensure the proposed development does not have an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with policies SWDPR05, SWDPR28 and SWDPR34 of South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026 and the relevant National Decision-making Policies of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| Temporary fencing for the protection of all retained trees/hedges on site, and trees outside the site whose Root Protection Areas fall within the site, shall be erected at the outer limit (or beyond) of the their Root Protection Areas, in accordance with Appendices 6 and 7 of the Tree Survey and Arboricultural Impact Assessment by Westside Forestry Ltd dated May 2026, before development commences, including archaeological works, site clearance, soil stripping, demolition, materials delivery, erection of site huts and access onto the site by any vehicles associated with the aforementioned actions. Where a developer can demonstrate that this is not possible, any alternative tree protection measures (including ground protection) must be agreed in writing by the local planning authority prior to the commencement of development. The approved protection measures shall remain in place until the completion of development, or in accordance with an alternate timescale to be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority before the tree protection measures are removed. Nothing should be stored or placed (including soil), nor shall any ground levels be altered, within the fenced area, without the prior written consent of the local planning authority. There shall be no burning of any material within 10 metres of the extent of the canopy of any retained tree/hedge. Reason: To mitigate the risk of avoidable damage to existing trees/hedges (including their root systems) in the interest of safeguarding visual amenity and habitat in accordance with policies SWDPR05, SWDPR28 and SWDPR34 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026 and the relevant National Decision-making Policies of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| Prior to their installation as part of the development, specification details of the solar panels including the colour and materials of the panels and external framing, and details of the position, design, colour and materials of the air source heat pumps shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The solar panels and air source heat pumps shall be retained in this condition thereafter. Reason: To represent quality design in accordance with policy SWDPR05 and SWDPR28 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026 and the relevant national decision making policies of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| The approved refuse storage facilities as shown on DWG Nos. 8020-SMR-00-ZZ-DR-A-2002-S4-P2 (proposed site plan) and 8020-SMR-00-ZZ-DR-A-2011-S4-P2 (bin store drawing) shall be implemented prior to the first occupation of the development and retained thereafter. Reason: To ensure adequate refuse storage facilities are incorporated in the development and/or ensure high quality design in accordance with policies SWDPR28 and SWDPR43 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026 and the relevant national decision-making policies 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:- providing pre-application advice; - seeking amendments to the proposed development following receipt of the application and 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 in accordance with Policy DM3 of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
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| Address | Sent | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|
| Biffa Group Ltd Site 7 Rushock Cutnall Green WR9 0NS | 07/07/2026 | |
| Unit 104 Site 7 Rushock Cutnall Green DROITWICH SPA WR9 0NS | 07/07/2026 | |
| Unit 13 Site 7 Rushock Cutnall Green DROITWICH SPA WR9 0NS | 07/07/2026 | |
| Unit 14 Site 7 Rushock Cutnall Green DROITWICH SPA WR9 0NS | 07/07/2026 | |
| Unit 15 Site 7 Rushock Cutnall Green DROITWICH SPA WR9 0NS | 07/07/2026 | |
| Unit 16 C To E Site 7 Rushock Cutnall Green DROITWICH SPA WR9 0NS | 07/07/2026 | |
| Unit 16A Site 7 Rushock Cutnall Green DROITWICH SPA WR9 0NS | 07/07/2026 | |
| Unit 16B Site 7 Rushock Cutnall Green DROITWICH SPA WR9 0NS | 07/07/2026 | |
| Unit 2 Site 7 Rushock Cutnall Green DROITWICH SPA WR9 0NS | 07/07/2026 | |
| Unit 26 Site 7 Rushock Cutnall Green WR9 0NS | 07/07/2026 | |
| Unit 6 Site 7 Rushock Cutnall Green DROITWICH SPA WR9 0NS | 07/07/2026 | |
| Unit 7 Site 7 Rushock Cutnall Green DROITWICH SPA WR9 0NS | 07/07/2026 | |
| Unit 8 Site 7 Rushock Cutnall Green DROITWICH SPA WR9 0NS | 07/07/2026 |
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Smyth | WDC - Archaeology & Planning Advisor | 07/07/2026 | ||
| Asset Protection Team | Severn Trent Water Limited | 07/07/2026 | ||
| Cllr Antony Hartley | Hartlebury Ward | 07/07/2026 | ||
| Delegated Commissioning Team | NHS Herefordshire & Worcs Integrated Care Board | 07/07/2026 | ||
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 07/07/2026 | ||
| Emma Ridley | Economic Development Officer | 07/07/2026 | ||
| Highways | County Highways | 07/07/2026 | ||
| Land Use Planning Advice | Health & Safety Executive | 07/07/2026 | ||
| Landscape Officer | WDC Landscape Officer | 07/07/2026 | ||
| Matt Barker | MHDC & WDC Carbon Reduction Project Officer | 07/07/2026 | ||
| Mr N Wright | Elmley Lovett Parish Council | 07/07/2026 | ||
| Mr R Cooper & Mr J Jennings | Hereford & Worcester Fire Service | 07/07/2026 | ||
| Policy Plans - General | Policy Plans - General | 07/07/2026 | ||
| Tree Preservation Officer | WDC Tree Preservation Officer | 07/07/2026 | ||
| WCC LLFA Planning Consultation | WCC Lead Local Flood Authority | 07/07/2026 | ||
| WDC - Legal Services | Legal Services | 07/07/2026 | ||
| WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer | WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity | 07/07/2026 | ||
| Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Cont. Land | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 07/07/2026 | ||
| Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Nuisance | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 07/07/2026 |
| Constraints List |
| Paper: Droitwich Advertiser - Thursday |
| CIL008 - Non-Urban Area |
| Contaminated Land |
| Green Belt |
| Major Hazard Area |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| Source Protection Zone 3 |
| Surface Water: High 1 in 30 extent |
| Surface Water: Medium 1 in 100 extent |
| Surface Water: Low 1 in 1000 extent |
| Wind Turbines |
| Policy Case ELA - 36-03. Site 7 Trading Estate Rushock Cutnall Green WR9 0NS . Extension of time application for planning permission W/07/02473/PN approved 25/1/08 for proposed storage warehouse with associated hardstanding and ancillary/office building.. Expired. |
| Policy Case ELA - 36-03/A. Site 7, Rushock, Cutnall Green, Droitwich Spa, WR9 0NS. Demolition of existing warehouse buildings and erection of new warehouse, office and welfare facility and bin wash facility.. Complete. |
| Policy Case ELA - WDC/314/EMP. Site 7, Rushock, Cutnall Green, WR9 ONS. Outline Planning Permission for the erection up to 6,968 sqm of floorspace with B2/B8/E(g)(iii) use and associated infrastructure with access and all other matters reserved. . Not yet surveyed. |
| Policy Case ELA - WDC/418/EMP. Biffa Group Ltd, Site 7, Rushock, Cutnall Green, WR9 0NS - nr to Unit 14 Site 7.. Removal of existing office & welfare cabin, to be replaced with a new welfare/office unit creating additional floor space.. Not Started. |
| Policy Case ELA - WDC/450/EMP. Site 7, Unit 4 (also referred to as 104), Rushock, Cutnall Green, WR9 0NS. Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) of planning permission 21/01899/RM. To increase office space for Unit 4 to circa 551sqm, the previously approved office within Unit 4 in the north east corner shall be removed and replaced to include a 2 storey 274 sqm on GF and 277 sqm on FF. (This proposal is creating a mixed B use loss and E(i) use gain).. Not Started. |
| Pre-SWDPR - SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| Pre-SWDPR - SWDP 2: Greenbelt |
| Pre-SWDPR - SWDP 5: Protect and Restore |
| Pre-SWDPR - SWDP 2: Major Developed Site In Greenbelt |
| 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 |
| Major Aquifer |
| No associated appeals |