| Application Number | W/24/02541/FUL |
| Status | Application Approved |
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/24/02541/FUL |
| Location Address | Roxel (Uk Rocket Motors) Ltd Summerfield Lane Summerfield Hartlebury Kidderminster DY11 7RZ |
| Proposal | Erection of 8 single-storey buildings and 2 water tanks, to replace those approved for demolition under Prior Approval (Wychavon DC - W/24/01919/DEM and Wyre Forest DC - 24/0625/DEM) together with associated external works, including removal of earth mounds. |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Full planning permission |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 16/12/2024 |
| Application Valid Date | 16/12/2024 |
| Consultation Start Date | 03/01/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 14/03/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | 13/02/2025 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 17/03/2025 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Ian Irwin |
| Parish | Hartlebury |
| Ward | Hartlebury Ward |
| Applicant | Roxel (UK) Ltd |
| Agent | Mrs Katie Parsons, RCA Regeneration Ltd |
| Agent Address | Unit 6 De Salis Court Hampton Lovett Industrial Estate Droitwich Spa WR9 0QE |
| 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. |
| The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the application form dated the 13 December 2024 and the following approved plans: Proposed Site Plan, ref. P2001 Rev. P7, dated 28 January 2025; Existing Site Location Plan, ref. P0001 Rev. P8, dated 28 January 2025; Existing Site Plan, ref. P0002 Rev. P7, dated 28 January 2025; Planning Statement, ref. RCA983b, dated 9 December 2024; Design & Access Statement Rev. P01, dated 8 November 2024; Proposed Site Plan – External Lighting Layout, ref. 2314-FMN-ZZ-EX-DR-E-6300 Rev. T02, dated 29 November 2024; Proposed cumulative impact site plan, ref. P2002 Rev. P6, dated 28 January 2025; Composite Pilot Plant – E51, ref. P2701 Rev. P3, dated 8 November 2024; Composite Pilot Plant – E52, ref. P2702 Rev. P3, dated 8 November 2024; Composite Pilot Plant – Service Hubs, ref. 2703 Rev. P03, dated 21 August 2024; Composite Pilot Plant – D46 & D47, ref. 2704 Rev. P6, dated 8 November 2024; Composite Pilot Plant – D46m & D47m, ref. 2705 Rev. P5, dated 8 November 2024; Composite Pilot Plant – Pumping Station, ref. 2706 Rev. P2, dated 28 January 2025; External Works Plan Sheet 1, ref. 0545 Rev. P2, dated 26 February 2025: External Works Plan Sheet 2, ref. 0546 Rev. P2, dated 26 February 2025; External Works Plan Sheet 3, ref. 0547 Rev. P2, dated 26 February 2025; External Works Plan Sheet 4, ref. 0548 Rev. P2, dated 26 February 2025; Surface Water Exceedance Plan Sheet 1, ref. 0551 Rev. P1, dated 6 November 2024; Surface Water Exceedance Plan Sheet 2, ref. 0552 Rev. P1, dated 6 November 2024; Surface Water Exceedance Plan Sheet 3, ref. 0553 Rev. P1, dated 10 May 2024; Surface Water Exceedance Plan Sheet 4, ref. 0554 Rev. P1, dated 10 May 2024; Utility Detection Survey Sheet 1 of 6, ref. N2169/1 Revision P; Utility Detection Survey Sheet 2 of 6, ref. N2169/2 Revision P; Utility Detection Survey Sheet 3 of 6, ref. N2169/3 Revision P; Utility Detection Survey Sheet 4 of 6, ref. N2169/4 Revision P; Utility Detection Survey Sheet 5 of 6, ref. N2169/5 Revision P; Utility Detection Survey Sheet 6 of 6, ref. N2169/6 Revision P; Drainage Works Plan Sheet 1, ref. 0541 Rev. P2, dated 26 February 2025; Drainage Works Plan Sheet 2, ref. 0542 Rev. P2, dated 26 February 2025; Drainage Works Plan Sheet 3, ref. 0543 Rev. P2, dated 26 February 2025; Drainage Works Plan Sheet 4, ref. 0544 Rev. P2, dated 26 February 2025; Transport Statement Note, ref. 23-0712 Issue 03, dated November 2024; Flood Risk Assessment, ref. 23-0712.1 Rev. 3, dated 13 November 2024; Geo-Environmental Desk Study & Contamination Risk Assessment Report, ref. 5302/3 Issue 2, dated 18 November 2024; Energy Statement, ref, 11029 Rev. P03, dated November 2024; SW Maintenance Specification, ref. 13749 Rev. A, dated November 2024; SW Surface water calculations for hardstanding and road area, received 16 December 2024; SW Soakaway summary of results, received 16 December 2024; SW Soakaway results buildings D46 & D47, dated 4 November 2024; SW Trench Soakaway results Pump Station Area A, dated 20 February 2025; SW Trench Soakaway results Pump Station Area B, dated 20 February 2025; Drainage Standard Details Sheet 1; Drainage Standard Details Sheet 2, ref. 0511 Rev. C3, dated 12 February 2025; Technical Note – Noise, ref. P23-383-TN01v3, dated 25 November 2024; Arboricultural Report, Impact Assessment, Tree Constraints Plan and Method Statement, rev. 4, dated 29 October 2024; Biodiversity Net Gain – Baseline Valutation, ref. 2486256 Rev. 00, dated 2 April 2024; Biodiversity Net Gain Report, ref. 187-E-RP-PL-1691BNP Rev. V2, dated 18 November 2024; Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Report, ref. 2486256 Rev. 00, dated 22 December 2023; Construction & Environmental Management Plan, ref. EGC/CEMP/REV07 Rev. 07, dated January 2025; Construction Ecological Management Plan, ref.. 187-E-RP-PL-1742CMP Rev. V3, dated 17 September 2024; Baseline Habitats Plan, ref. 187-E-RP-PL-BNP Rev. V2, dated February 2025. Reason: To define the permission and to ensure that the development meets the design quality and environmental requirements of the Development Plan. |
| The tree protection measures set out within the Arboricultural Report, Impact Assessment, Tree Constraints Plan and Method Statement, rev. 4, dated 29 October 2024 shall be fully implemented prior to any works commencing on site. The measures shall be retained until all works on site are completed. Reason: To ensure that existing trees are appropriately protected during the works proposed. |
| Prior to the hereby development being brought into use additional cycle parking shall be provided in accordance with the application details. The number of spaces and location shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for written approval. Thereafter the provision shall be retained for the purposes of cycle parking only at all times. Reason: To ensure that sufficient capacity for safe bicycle storage is available to promote sustainable transport methods. |
| In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the hereby approved development that was not previously identified in the Geo-Environmental Desk Study & Contamination Risk Assessment Report, ref. 5302/3 Issue 2, dated 18 November 2024 submitted in support of this application, construction works shall cease and this shall be reported immediately in writing to the Local Planning Authority. In such circumstances an investigation and risk assessment must be undertaken and a remediation scheme must be produced, submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The measures as set out in the remediation scheme shall then be carried out in full. Following the completion of any measures identified in the approved remediation scheme a validation report must be produced, submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development works shall not resume until the remediation scheme and validation report have been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that the proposed development avoids significant adverse impacts from pollution in accordance with policy SWDP31 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan. |
| During the construction of the hereby approved development, the Wilson Associates document ‘Proposed Groundwater Monitoring Scheme’ shall be adhered to at all times. If the monitoring carried out in accordance with the proposed groundwater monitoring scheme shows any adverse risk of deterioration to water features (groundwater and surface water quality) the developer shall carry out the following procedures; 1. Cease construction works on site; 2. Investigate the cause of deterioration in water quality; 3. Propose appropriate measures to remediate the identified cause including any further risks as well as proposing greater frequency of monitoring groundwater; 4. Submit an updated Groundwater Monitoring scheme. Details of the cause of any deterioration of water quality and remediation proposals shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for written approval. Only once the remediation proposals have been approved shall works recommence on site. Reason: To prevent any deterioration of ground or surface waters (‘controlled waters’ as defined under the Water Resources Act 1991). |
| Noise levels emitted from all external and/or externally ducted plant hereby approved shall not exceed the following levels at the nearest residential location as identified by the Technical Note – Noise, ref. P23-383-TN01v3, dated 25 November 2024: Between 2300 – 0700 – Noise levels shall not exceed 36 dB and at all other times, 41 dB. Reason: In the interests of the amenity of the area. |
| No deliveries or construction works shall take place outside the hours of: 0700-1800 Monday to Friday; 0800-1600 Saturday; and No Activity on Sundays or Bank or Public Holidays Reason: In the interests of the amenity of the area. |
| Foul and surface water shall be drained on separate systems. Reason: To secure proper drainage and to manage the risk of flooding and pollution. |
| The hereby approved development shall proceed in full accordance with the Construction & Environmental Management Plan, ref. EGC/CEMP/REV07 Rev. 07, dated January 2025 until the hereby approved development is completed. Reason: In the interests of the general amenity of the area. |
| This decision notice grants planning permission only. It does not override any existing legal agreement, covenant or ownership arrangement. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all necessary agreements/consents are in place prior to the commencement of development and to take appropriate advice thereon if required. |
| In the event that any protected species are discovered on site during construction works, works should cease and a qualified ecologist contacted for advice. Protected Species are protected under the 1981 Wildlife and Countryside Act and the Habitat Regulations 1994 and it is an offence to recklessly disturb or harm them. |
| Positive and Proactive Statement. In dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following ways: - provided opportunity for the scheme to be amended during determination; In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application. |
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| Name | Address | Sent | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupier | Summerway Farm Wilden Top Road Stourport On Severn DY13 9JL | 28/02/2025 | |
| Occupier | 1 Summerway Cottages Wilden Top Road Stourport On Severn DY13 9JL | 28/02/2025 | |
| Occupier | 2 Summerway Cottages Wilden Top Road Stourport On Severn DY13 9JL | 28/02/2025 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Smyth | WDC - Archaeology & Planning Advisor | 19/12/2024 | 09/01/2025 | |
| Cadent (National Transmission System) | Cadent (National Transmission System) | 19/12/2024 | 09/01/2025 | |
| Clare Shinner | Hartlebury Parish Council | 19/12/2024 | 09/01/2025 | |
| Cllr Antony Hartley | Hartlebury Ward | 19/12/2024 | 09/01/2025 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 19/12/2024 | 09/01/2025 | 08/01/2025 |
| HSE Health & Safety Executive (Explosives) | HSE, Explosives | 19/12/2024 | 09/01/2025 | 23/12/2024 |
| Mrs H Fleming | Natural England | 19/12/2024 | 09/01/2025 | |
| Mrs S Hiscock | Natural Heritage Officer | 19/12/2024 | 09/01/2025 | |
| Nick McGowan | Tree Preservation Officer | 19/12/2024 | 09/01/2025 | |
| WCC LLFA Planning Consultation | WCC Lead Local Flood Authority | 19/12/2024 | 09/01/2025 | 07/01/2025 |
| Asset Protection Team | Severn Trent Water Limited | 03/01/2025 | 24/01/2025 | |
| Emma Ridley | Economic Development Officer | 03/01/2025 | 24/01/2025 | 16/01/2025 |
| Environment Agency | West Area Planning | 03/01/2025 | 24/01/2025 | 24/01/2025 |
| Head of Planning | Wyre Forest District Council | 03/01/2025 | 24/01/2025 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 03/01/2025 | 24/01/2025 | 20/01/2025 |
| Matt Barker | MHDC & WDC Carbon Reduction Project Officer | 03/01/2025 | 24/01/2025 | |
| Mr S Bloomfield | Worcestershire Wildlife Trust | 03/01/2025 | 24/01/2025 | |
| Mrs E Marshall | Landscape Officer | 03/01/2025 | 24/01/2025 | 04/02/2025 |
| Mrs E Marshall | Landscape Officer | 28/02/2025 | 14/03/2025 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| Paper: Droitwich Advertiser - Thursday |
| SWDP 5: Urban - Unsurveyed |
| CIL008 - Non-Urban Area |
| Contaminated Land |
| Major Aquifer |
| Landfill Consultation |
| Green Belt |
| Major Hazard Area |
| Outside WDC District Area. Wyre Forest District |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| Source Protection Zone 3 |
| Paper: Kidderminster Shuttle - Thursday |
| Surface Water: Low 1 in 1000 extent |
| Wind Turbines |
| Policy Case ELA - WDC/219/EMP. Roxel (uk Rocket Motors) Ltd, Summerfield Lane, Summerfield, Hartlebury, Worcestershire, DY11 7RZ, (Access restricted to this site, security fencing).. Proposed casting and inhibition buildings. Under Construction. |
| SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| SWDP 2: Greenbelt |
| Historic Landfill Consultation (within 250m) |
| Site of Special Scientific Interest |
| No associated appeals |
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