| Application Number | W/26/01456/HP |
| Status | Application Approved |
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Valid08/07/2026 -
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Date02/09/2026 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/26/01456/HP |
| Location Address | New House Farm Barn Elmbridge Lane Elmbridge Droitwich Spa WR9 0DA |
| Proposal | Installation of ground mounted solar panels. |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Householder Planning |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 23/06/2026 |
| Application Valid Date | 08/07/2026 |
| Consultation Start Date | 08/07/2026 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 10/08/2026 |
| Advert Expiry | |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 02/09/2026 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Joshua Evans |
| Parish | Elmbridge |
| Ward | Dodderhill Ward |
| Applicant | Mr & Ms. Victoria & James Caddick |
| Agent | Mr Ian Ray, a.i.architecture |
| Agent Address | 1 Albion Terrace Broom B50 4HG |
| 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 – PL001A; PL002 B; PL003 B; PL004. 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. |
| Within six months of any of the solar panels hereby permitted becoming redundant, inoperative or permanently unused, those panels and all associated infrastructure shall be removed and re-used, recycled, the materials recovered, or be finally and safely disposed of to an appropriate licensed waste facility, in that order of preference. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory form of development, avoid any eyesore from redundant plant, prevent pollution, and safeguard the environment when the materials reach their end of life, in accordance with Policies SWDPR04, SWDPR28 and SWDPR34 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2026 and the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development that was not previously identified it must be reported immediately to the Local Planning Authority. The applicant is advised to immediately seek the advice of an independent geo-environmental consultant experienced in contaminated land risk assessment, including intrusive investigations and remediation. No further works should be undertaken in the areas of suspected contamination, other than that work required to be carried out as part of an approved remediation scheme, unless otherwise agreed by the Local Planning Authority, until requirements 1 to 4 below have been complied with: 1. Detailed site investigation and risk assessment must be undertaken by competent persons in accordance with the Environment Agency's 'Land Contamination: Risk Management' guidance and a written report of the findings produced. The risk assessment must be designed to assess the nature and extent of suspected contamination and approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to any further development taking place. 2. Where identified as necessary, a detailed remediation scheme to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use by removing unacceptable risks to identified receptors must be prepared and is subject to the approval of the Local Planning Authority in advance of undertaking. The remediation scheme must ensure that the site will not qualify as Contaminated Land under Part 2A Environmental Protection Act 1990 in relation to the intended use of the land after remediation. 3. The approved remediation scheme must be carried out in accordance with its terms prior to the re-commencement of any site works in the areas of suspected contamination, other than that work required to carry out remediation, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 4. Following completion of measures identified in the approved remediation scheme a verification report that demonstrates the effectiveness of the remediation carried out must be produced and is subject to the approval of the Local Planning Authority prior to the occupation of any buildings on site. REASON: To ensure that the risks from land contamination to the future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, property, and ecosystems, and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other offsite receptors. This is in accordance with Policy SWDPR42 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and National Decision-Making Policy P2. |
| 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 Authority would advise the applicant (and their contractors) that they have a legal Duty of Care as regards wildlife protection. The majority of UK wildlife is subject to some level of legal protection through the Wildlife & Countryside Act (1981 as amended) and the Habitats and Species Regulations (2019 as amended), with enhanced protection for special “Higher Status Protected Species” such as all Bat species, Great Crested Newts, Otters, Dormice, Crayfish and reptile species that are present . All nesting birds are legally protected from disturbance at any time of the year. Care should be taken to plan work and at all times of the year undertake the necessary precautionary checks and develop relevant working methods prior to work commencing. If in any doubt it advised that advice from a local professional ecology consultant is obtained. If any protected species or other wildlife is found or disturbed during works then all works should stop and the site made safe until professional ecology advice and any required ‘licences’ have been obtained. Any additional lighting should fully respect locally dark landscapes and associated public amenity and nature conservation interests |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alfreds At New House Farm Elmbridge Lane Elmbridge DROITWICH SPA WR9 0DA | 08/07/2026 | |
| New House Farm Elmbridge Lane Elmbridge DROITWICH SPA WR9 0DA | 08/07/2026 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr Rick Deller | Dodderhill Ward | 08/07/2026 | 29/07/2026 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 08/07/2026 | 29/07/2026 | |
| Nicolas Wright | Elmbridge Parish Council | 08/07/2026 | 29/07/2026 | |
| Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Cont. Land | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 08/07/2026 | 29/07/2026 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| CIL008 - Non-Urban Area |
| Landfill Consultation |
| Green Belt |
| Pre-SWDPR - Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| Tree Preservation Order - TPO/W/34/90/001/TPO |
| Wind Turbines |
| Policy Case HLA - WDC/434/HOU. New House Farm, Elmbridge Lane, Elmbridge, WR9 0DA. Notification for Prior Approval for the proposed change of use of an Agricultural Building to a dwellinghouse and associated operational development. . Open Market. Small windfall (HLA only) |
| Pre-SWDPR - SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| Pre-SWDPR - SWDP 2: Greenbelt |
| Pre-SWDPR - SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance |
| SWDPR 19: Designated Rural Areas-Meeting Affordable Housing Needs |
| SWDPR 04: Greenbelt |
| SWDPR South Worcestershire Boundary: Wychavon District Council |
| SWDPR 29: Malvern Hills SSSI Mitigation Strategy Zone of Influence |
| Paper: Droitwich Advertiser - Thursday |
| No associated appeals |
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