Application Number 25/00541/FUL
Status Refused

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  • Application
    Valid
    17/11/2025
  • Consultation
    End
    08/12/2025
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Refusal
  • Decision
    Date
    09/01/2026
  • Appeal
    Started
    05/05/2026
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number 25/00541/FUL
Location Address 64 Prestwich Avenue Worcester WR5 1QF
Proposal Proposed 3 bedroom detached bungalow to rear garden.
Status Refusal
Application Type Full planning permission
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 19/06/2025
Application Valid Date 17/11/2025
Consultation Start Date 17/11/2025
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 08/12/2025
Advert Expiry
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 09/01/2026

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Rebecca Black
Parish Worcester City
Ward Nunnery Ward
Applicant Mr Mohammed Toqeer
Agent Harry Hampton
Agent Address 26 Broadway Grove St Johns Worcester WR2 5EU

Condition Details / Information Notes
The proposed development would be out of character with the nature of the surrounding area and would result in a loss of openness to the rear gardens. The proposals would also result in an overdevelopment of the site which would cause harm to the prevailing characteristics and visual appearance of the surrounding area, contrary to policy SWDP 21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan.
The proposed development, by virtue of the design, scale and appearance of the proposed dormer, would result in an incongruous and visually intrusive addition to the host building. The dormer would appear as an unsightly feature that fails to respect the proportions, roof form and architectural character of the existing dwelling and would detract from the character and appearance of the surrounding area. The proposal therefore represents poor quality design and is contrary to Policy SWDP 21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan.
The proposed development would result in a substandard form of residential accommodation for future occupiers. The proposed dwelling would be of an insufficient internal size, failing to meet the nationally described minimum space standards for a three-bedroom, four-person dwelling, and would also provide inadequate private outdoor amenity space. As a result, the proposal would fail to secure a satisfactory standard of living accommodation and represents poor quality design, contrary to Policy SWDP 21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan.
The proposed development, by reason of its siting and proximity to the shared boundary, would appear unduly close to the neighbouring property at No. 62 Prestwich Avenue, resulting in an overbearing form of development. The proposal would give rise to unacceptable harm to neighbouring residential amenity through overshadowing of the adjoining garden and an undue loss of outlook. In addition, the proposed upper-level windows would result in an unacceptable level of overlooking and loss of privacy to the occupiers of No. 62 Prestwich Avenue. The proposal would therefore fail to safeguard neighbouring amenity and is contrary to Policy SWDP 21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan.
The proposed development would result in an unacceptable impact on highway safety. The proposal fails to provide adequately sized parking spaces, and the introduction of a 2-metre-high boundary fence between the driveway and frontage parking areas would unacceptably restrict pedestrian and vehicular visibility onto Prestwich Avenue, increasing the likelihood of conflict. In addition, it has not been satisfactorily demonstrated that safe access, manoeuvring and turning can be achieved within the site. The development would be likely to give rise to displacement parking on Prestwich Avenue, where the narrow carriageway width has already resulted in vehicles mounting the footway, thereby exacerbating existing highway safety concerns and increasing risks to pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable road users. For these reasons, and having regard to the objection raised by the Highway Authority, the proposal is unacceptable in highway safety terms and is contrary to paragraph 116 of the National Planning Policy Framework and Policies SWDP 4 and SWDP 21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan.

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Address Sent Reply Received
58 Prestwich Avenue WORCESTER WR5 1QF 17/11/2025 24/11/2025
66 Prestwich Avenue WORCESTER WR5 1QF 17/11/2025 10/12/2025
62 Prestwich Avenue WORCESTER WR5 1QF 17/11/2025 08/12/2025
51 Prestwich Avenue WORCESTER WR5 1QF 17/11/2025 01/12/2025
10 Chelmsford Court Newcastle Close WORCESTER WR5 1RD 17/11/2025
11 Chelmsford Court Newcastle Close WORCESTER WR5 1RD 17/11/2025
12 Chelmsford Court Newcastle Close WORCESTER WR5 1RD 17/11/2025
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44 Chelmsford Court Newcastle Close WORCESTER WR5 1RD 17/11/2025
45 Chelmsford Court Newcastle Close WORCESTER WR5 1RD 17/11/2025
45 Prestwich Avenue WORCESTER WR5 1QF 17/11/2025
46 Chelmsford Court Newcastle Close WORCESTER WR5 1RD 17/11/2025
47 Chelmsford Court Newcastle Close WORCESTER WR5 1RD 17/11/2025
47 Prestwich Avenue WORCESTER WR5 1QF 17/11/2025
48 Chelmsford Court Newcastle Close WORCESTER WR5 1RD 17/11/2025
49 Chelmsford Court Newcastle Close WORCESTER WR5 1RD 17/11/2025
49 Prestwich Avenue WORCESTER WR5 1QF 17/11/2025
5 Chelmsford Court Newcastle Close WORCESTER WR5 1RD 17/11/2025
50 Chelmsford Court Newcastle Close WORCESTER WR5 1RD 17/11/2025
51 Chelmsford Court Newcastle Close WORCESTER WR5 1RD 17/11/2025
52 Chelmsford Court Newcastle Close WORCESTER WR5 1RD 17/11/2025
54 Prestwich Avenue WORCESTER WR5 1QF 17/11/2025
6 Chelmsford Court Newcastle Close WORCESTER WR5 1RD 17/11/2025
68 Prestwich Avenue WORCESTER WR5 1QF 17/11/2025
7 Chelmsford Court Newcastle Close WORCESTER WR5 1RD 17/11/2025
70 Prestwich Avenue WORCESTER WR5 1QF 17/11/2025
8 Chelmsford Court Newcastle Close WORCESTER WR5 1RD 17/11/2025
9 Chelmsford Court Newcastle Close WORCESTER WR5 1RD 17/11/2025
Chelmsford Court Newcastle Close WORCESTER WR5 1RD 17/11/2025
53 Prestwich Avenue WORCESTER WR5 1QF 17/11/2025 27/11/2025
60 Prestwich Avenue WORCESTER WR5 1QF 17/11/2025 05/12/2025
56 Prestwich Avenue WORCESTER WR5 1QF 17/11/2025 08/12/2025

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Transport Planning Unit 17/11/2025 08/12/2025
Chris Dobbs Landscape Officer 17/11/2025 08/12/2025
Councillor Basharat Ali (Nunnery) 17/11/2025 08/12/2025
Councillor Elaine Willmore(Nunnery) 17/11/2025 08/12/2025
Councillor Patricia Agar (Nunnery) 17/11/2025 08/12/2025
Tim Whittaker Biodiversity Officer 17/11/2025 08/12/2025

Constraints List


Constraints List
Resident Association: RONKSWOOD ACTION GROUP - criteria: ALL - apgrecno:12 - contact email: NULL
SWDP 2: Development Boundary
SWDP 38: Green Space
SWDP 5: Urban - Unsurveyed
Air Quality Management Area: Worcester City AQMA
Appeals Information
Number 25/00541/FUL
PINS Appeal Ref 6006644
Method
Start date 05/05/2026
LPA Final Comments Due 23/06/2026
Interested Party Comments Due 09/06/2026
Inquiry Date
Venue
Decision
Issue Date

https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/ViewCase.aspx?caseid=6006644

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