Application Number 24/00769/FUL
Status Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    28/10/2024
  • Consultation
    End
    16/06/2026
  • Committee
    Meeting
    23/07/2026
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    27/07/2026
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number 24/00769/FUL
Location Address Prospect Villa Sherwood Lane Worcester WR2 4NX
Proposal Erection of dwelling in rear garden and alterations to parking arrangements to Prospect Villa, including diversion of public right of way.
Status Approval
Application Type Full planning permission
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 14/10/2024
Application Valid Date 28/10/2024
Consultation Start Date 08/11/2024
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 16/06/2026
Advert Expiry 11/06/2026
Committee Date (if applicable) 23/07/2026
Committee Agenda Planning Committee Information
Decision Date 27/07/2026

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Committee
Case Officer Rebecca Black
Parish Worcester City
Ward Lower Wick and Pitmaston
Applicant Mr P Graham
Agent Karl Greenway, Lett & Sweetland Architects
Agent Address 58 London road Worcester WR5 2DS

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 and completed in accordance with the following approved plans and associated documents and the specifications and recommendations contained therein, except where otherwise stipulated by conditions attached to this permission: Location plan and block plan 2461-LOC (for location indentification purposes only) Proposed elevations and floor plans 1293.D01 Rev A Site plan as existing and proposed 1294.C01 Rev A Design and Access Statement Access and Parking Statement BNG Report Statutory Biodiversity Metric Calculation Tool Reason: To ensure compliance with the approved scheme.
Development may not be begun unless: (a) a biodiversity gain plan has been submitted to the planning authority; and (b) The planning authority has approved the plan. Reason: As imposed by section 13, Part 2, Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).
No superstructure works shall take place until samples and full particulars of all external facing materials to be used in the construction of the development have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory external appearance of the development and that high quality materials and finishes are used, in accordance with Policy SWDPR 28 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (2026).
No superstructure works shall take place until detailed plans and sections of the proposed windows and doors at a scale of 1:20 together with details of proposed finishes have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure that the new materials are in keeping with the surroundings and/or represent quality design in accordance with policies SWDPR 28 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (2026).
Prior to the commencement of the development, a Nuisance Management Plan detailing the proposed measures to monitor and mitigate emissions of noise, vibration (piling) and dust during the construction phase shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To safeguard neighbouring amenity during the construction phase.
No demolition, construction or engineering works shall take place on any Sunday, Bank Holiday or Public Holiday, and such works shall only take place between the hours of 08.00 to 18.00 weekdays and 08.00 to 14.00 Saturdays. No plant, machinery or equipment associated with such works shall be started up or operational on the development site outside of these permitted hours. Reason: To mitigate the impact of construction to neighbouring residents in accordance with Policy SWDPR 35 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (2026) and the aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The Development hereby approved shall not be occupied until the access and parking for both dwellings as shown on Drawing No. 1293 C01 have been provided. Thereafter the provision shall be retained for the purposes of access and parking only at all times. Reason: To ensure conformity with submitted details.
The Development hereby approved shall not be occupied until the first 5 metres of both points of access into the development, measured from the edge of the carriageway, has been surfaced in a bound material as shown on Drawing No. 1293 C01. Reason: In the interests of highway safety.
The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied until the cycle parking shown on the submitted plan Drawing No. 1293 C01 has been provided in accordance with details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the provision shall be retained for the purposes of cycle parking only at all times. Reason: To comply with the Council’s parking standards and to promote active travel modes.
The development hereby approved shall not commence until a Construction Environmental Management Plan to cover all phases of development, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This shall include but not be limited to the following: • Measures to ensure that vehicles leaving the site do not deposit mud or other detritus on the public highway; • Details of site operative parking areas, material storage areas and the location of site operatives’ facilities as required; • The hours that delivery vehicles will be permitted to arrive and depart, and arrangements for unloading and manoeuvring, to include the use of banksmen, as required; • Measures to demonstrate that those immediately affected by the construction works will be kept informed and due consideration and courtesy will be shown to the local community. The measures set out in the approved Plan shall be carried out and complied with in full during the construction of the development hereby approved. Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate on-site facilities and in the interests of highway safety.
Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted a scheme of landscaping shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The landscaping scheme shall include: a) a schedule of proposed planting - indicating species, sizes at time of planting and numbers/densities of plants and trees. b) a written specification outlining cultivation and other operations associated with plant and grass establishment. c) a schedule of maintenance, including watering and the control of competitive weed growth, for a minimum period of five years from first planting. All planting and seeding/turfing shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details in the first planting and seeding/turfing seasons following the completion or first occupation of the development, whichever is the sooner, and thereafter retained and /or replaced. Reason: To ensure the proposed development would provide high quality landscaping, integrate into its surroundings and provide an appropriate external amenity area for future occupants of the approved development, in accordance with policies SWDPR 28 and SWDPR 34 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (2026) and the requirements of the of National Planning Policy Framework.
Any trees or plants shown on the approved landscaping scheme to be planted or retained that die, are removed, are damaged or become diseased, or grassed areas that become eroded or damaged, within 5 years of the completion of the approved landscaping scheme, shall be replaced by the end of the next planting season. Replacement trees and plants shall be of the same size and species as those lost, unless the Local Planning Authority approves alternatives in writing. Reason: To enhance the site for biodiversity in accordance with paragraphs 187, 192 and 193 of the revised National Planning Policy Framework, Policy SWDPR 29 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (2026) and in order for the Council to comply with Section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006.
The development hereby approved shall not be occupied until details of the design, implementation, maintenance and management of sustainable urban drainage/surface water drainage works have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The submitted details shall: • provide information about the design storm period and intensity, the method employed to delay and control the surface water discharged from the site and the measures taken to prevent pollution of the receiving groundwater and/or surface waters; • include a timetable for its implementation; and • provide a management and maintenance plan for the lifetime of the development which shall include the arrangements for adoption by any public authority or statutory undertaker and any other arrangements to secure the operation of the scheme throughout its lifetime. The development shall be carried out, and the drainage maintained/managed, in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure the proposed development does not exacerbate flood risk and deals with surface water run-off from the site in a sustainable manner, in accordance with policies SWDPR 38 and SWDPR 39 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (2026).
Prior to occupation of the development hereby permitted, a satisfactory Secured by Design inspection must take place, and the resulting Secured by Design certificate shall be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority in writing. Reason: To ensure that the development maintains and enhances community safety SWDPR 28 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (2026).
Prior to the above ground works being commenced, details to incorporate within the development hereby approved energy generation from renewable or low carbon sources equivalent to at least 20% of predicted energy requirements shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved details shall be implemented and operational prior to the first occupation of the development. Reason: To ensure the development meets the requirements of Policy SWDPR 37 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (2026) and associated guidance in the Renewable and Low Carbon Supplementary Planning Document and the aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework to mitigate the impact of climate change.
Before the erection of any external walls, details of the provision of bat roosting features (e.g. bat tiles/bricks on south or south-west facing elevations) and nesting opportunities for birds (e.g. house sparrow terraces, swift bricks or house martin nest cups on the north or east-facing elevations), integrated within the structure, shall be submitted to the local planning authority for approval. The details shall include a drawing showing the types of features, their locations within the site, including elevations and heights and a timetable for their provision. The approved details shall be implemented prior to first use of the development hereby approved, and thereafter permanently retained. Reason: To provide additional opportunities for roosting bats and nesting birds as biodiversity enhancements in accordance with paragraphs 187, 192 and 193 of the revised National Planning Policy Framework, Policy SWDPR 29 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (2026) and Section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006.
The Biodiversity Gain Plan shall be prepared in accordance with the recommendations in section 5 of the consultancy report (Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment. Prepared by Ecology by Design Ltd, dated April 2025). The development shall not commence until proof of purchase of the appropriate number and type of units has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the local planning authority. Reason: To ensure the development delivers a biodiversity net gain in accordance with Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
No development shall commence until a Public Path Diversion Order, stopping up order or other appropriate order has been made and confirmed under Section 257 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, or other relevant statutory provision, in respect of the public right of way to the front of Prospect Villa on St Lawrence Close, and evidence of the confirmed order has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the confirmed order and the approved parking and access arrangements, with the diversion being in place prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved. Reason: To ensure that the development does not commence until the necessary statutory process has been completed to enable the approved parking and access arrangements to be lawfully implemented, in the interests of highway safety, pedestrian movement, residential amenity and the proper planning of the development.
No above-ground construction shall take place until details of water efficiency and sustainable water management measures to be incorporated within the development have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The details shall include: a) measures for the harvesting, storage and re-use of rainwater; b) measures to reduce potable water consumption within the dwelling; and c) a timetable for implementation. The approved measures shall be implemented in full in accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation of the dwelling and shall thereafter be retained and maintained for the lifetime of the development. Reason: To secure the efficient use of water resources, minimise potable water consumption and promote sustainable development and resilience to climate change in accordance with Policies SWDPR 1 (Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation), SWDPR 35 (Sustainable Drainage Systems) and SWDPR 36 (Water Resources, Efficiency and Wastewater Treatment) of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2021-2041.
If, during the course of development, any archaeological remains, artefacts, structures, deposits or other features of archaeological interest are encountered, all development within the affected area shall cease immediately and the Local Planning Authority shall be notified in writing within five working days. a) No further development shall take place within the affected area until a Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The WSI shall include provision for archaeological investigation, recording, analysis, reporting and any mitigation measures considered necessary. b) Thereafter, the archaeological investigation and any mitigation measures shall be undertaken in full accordance with the approved WSI. Development within the affected area shall not recommence until such works have been completed. c) Following completion of the archaeological fieldwork, a programme of post-excavation assessment, analysis and reporting shall be carried out in accordance with the approved WSI. d) Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling, a final archaeological report detailing the results of the investigation and analysis shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority. The approved report, together with the site archive where appropriate, shall be deposited with the Worcestershire Historic Environment Record. Reason: To ensure that any previously unidentified archaeological remains encountered during development are appropriately investigated, recorded, analysed and made publicly accessible in the interests of conserving and enhancing the historic environment, in accordance with Policies SWDPR 8 (Historic Environment) and SWDPR 29 (Management of the Historic Environment) of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2021-2041 and the National Planning Policy Framework.

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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
Prospect House Sherwood Lane WORCESTER WR2 4NX 20/11/2024
9 Franklin Close WORCESTER WR2 4DX 08/05/2025
9 Franklin Close WORCESTER WR2 4DX 15/05/2026
43 Fruitlands Malvern WR14 4XA 22/11/2024
Rupert Green Sherwood Lane WORCESTER WR2 4NX 26/11/2024
Rupert Cottage Sherwood Lane WORCESTER WR2 4NX 22/11/2024
5 St Lawrence Close WORCESTER WR2 4PS 15/11/2024
7 St Lawrence Close WORCESTER WR2 4PS 27/11/2024
2 St Lawrence Close WORCESTER WR2 4PS 27/11/2024
Barn Cottage 25 Sherwood Lane WORCESTER WR2 4NU 26/11/2024
Barn Cottage 25 Sherwood Lane WORCESTER WR2 4NU 11/05/2025
Barn Cottage 25 Sherwood Lane WORCESTER WR2 4NU 30/05/2026
32 Sherwood Lane WORCESTER WR2 4NY 22/11/2024
32 Sherwood Lane WORCESTER WR2 4NY 12/05/2025
Prospect House Sherwood Lane WORCESTER WR2 4NX 08/11/2024
Rupert Green Sherwood Lane WORCESTER WR2 4NX 08/11/2024
Rupert Cottage Sherwood Lane WORCESTER WR2 4NX 08/11/2024
7 St Lawrence Close WORCESTER WR2 4PS 08/11/2024
2 St Lawrence Close WORCESTER WR2 4PS 08/11/2024
32 Sherwood Lane WORCESTER WR2 4NY 08/11/2024
1 Franklin Close WORCESTER WR2 4DX 08/11/2024
1 St Lawrence Close WORCESTER WR2 4PS 08/11/2024
10 Calgary Drive WORCESTER WR2 4DT 08/11/2024
10 Franklin Close WORCESTER WR2 4DX 08/11/2024
12 Calgary Drive WORCESTER WR2 4DT 08/11/2024
14 Calgary Drive WORCESTER WR2 4DT 08/11/2024
16 Calgary Drive WORCESTER WR2 4DT 08/11/2024
18 Calgary Drive WORCESTER WR2 4DT 08/11/2024
20 Calgary Drive WORCESTER WR2 4DT 08/11/2024
22 Calgary Drive WORCESTER WR2 4DT 08/11/2024
24 Calgary Drive WORCESTER WR2 4DS 08/11/2024
26 Calgary Drive WORCESTER WR2 4DS 08/11/2024
3 Franklin Close WORCESTER WR2 4DX 08/11/2024
3 St Lawrence Close WORCESTER WR2 4PS 08/11/2024
5 Franklin Close WORCESTER WR2 4DX 08/11/2024
5 St Lawrence Close WORCESTER WR2 4PS 08/11/2024
6 Calgary Drive WORCESTER WR2 4DT 08/11/2024
7 Franklin Close WORCESTER WR2 4DX 08/11/2024
8 Calgary Drive WORCESTER WR2 4DT 08/11/2024
8 Franklin Close WORCESTER WR2 4DX 08/11/2024
9 Franklin Close WORCESTER WR2 4DX 08/11/2024
Prospect Villa Sherwood Lane WORCESTER WR2 4NX 08/11/2024
30 Sherwood Lane WORCESTER WR2 4NY 08/11/2024
Barn Cottage 25 Sherwood Lane WORCESTER WR2 4NU 08/11/2024
Iona 23 Sherwood Lane WORCESTER WR2 4NU 08/11/2024
The Coach House Sherwood Lane WORCESTER WR2 4NX 08/11/2024
4 Aymestrey Court Crown East Worcester 08/11/2024

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Transport Planning Unit 08/11/2024 29/11/2024
(Air Quality) Worcestershire Regulatory Services 08/11/2024 29/11/2024
(Contaminated Land) Worcestershire Regulatory Services 08/11/2024 29/11/2024
Chris Dobbs Landscape Officer 08/11/2024 29/11/2024
Councillor Alan Amos 08/11/2024 29/11/2024
Councillor Sue Smith 08/11/2024 29/11/2024
Public Path Order Officer Worcestershire County Council 08/11/2024 29/11/2024
Tim Whittaker Biodiversity Officer 08/11/2024 29/11/2024
Tim Whittaker Biodiversity Officer 21/02/2025 28/02/2025
Tim Whittaker Biodiversity Officer 28/04/2025 05/05/2025
Transport Planning Unit 15/05/2026 05/06/2026
Worcestershire County Council Public Rights of Way Worcestershire County Council 15/05/2026 05/06/2026

Constraints List


Constraints List
Air Quality Management Area: Worcester City AQMA
Public Right of Way: 771(A)
SWDP 5: Urban - Unsurveyed
Contaminated Land
No associated appeals