| Application Number | 25/00909/FUL |
| Status | Refused |
Planning Online Status
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Application
Valid13/10/2025 -
Consultation
End05/11/2025 -
Committee
MeetingN/A -
Decision Refusal -
Decision
Date04/12/2025 -
Appeal
StartedN/A -
Appeal
DecisionDismissed
| Summary | |
| Application Number | 25/00909/FUL |
| Location Address | 43 Westminster Road Worcester WR5 1PB |
| Proposal | Proposed new dwelling to the side of 43 Westminster Road. |
| Status | Refusal |
| Application Type | Full planning permission |
| Appeal Decision | Dismissed |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 13/10/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 13/10/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 15/10/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 05/11/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 04/12/2025 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Rebecca Black |
| Parish | Worcester City |
| Ward | Nunnery Ward |
| Applicant | Mr. Peter Styles |
| Agent | PlaceWright Studio, Placewright Ltd |
| Agent Address | 11 Trinity Court Kidderminster dy10 2eb |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| The proposed dwelling is considered to constitute an overdevelopment of the site and is out of character with the rhythm and form of surrounding properties, causing harm to the prevailing characteristics and visual appearance of the surrounding area. The proposed dwelling would be highly visually prominent within the streetscene and would result in loss of symmetry and uniformity between the application site and the mirrored properties 46 Westminster Road and 99 Canterbury Road. This would cause harm to the established character and visual amenity of the site and the local distinctiveness of the surrounding area. The proposals are contrary to policy SWDP 21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the guidance set out within the South Worcestershire Design Guide SPD. |
| The first floor rear elevation window to the proposed dwelling would result in an unacceptable level of overlooking and loss of privacy to the rear garden of the neighbouring property at 45 Westminster Road, contrary to policy SWDP 21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan. |
| No information has been submitted to demonstrate how the required 10% biodiversity net gain would be achieved, contrary to Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 101 Canterbury Road WORCESTER WR5 1PD | 15/10/2025 | |
| 103 Canterbury Road WORCESTER WR5 1PD | 15/10/2025 | |
| 105 Canterbury Road WORCESTER WR5 1PD | 15/10/2025 | |
| 34 Westminster Road WORCESTER WR5 1PA | 15/10/2025 | |
| 36 Westminster Road WORCESTER WR5 1PA | 15/10/2025 | |
| 37 Westminster Road WORCESTER WR5 1PB | 15/10/2025 | |
| 38 Westminster Road WORCESTER WR5 1PA | 15/10/2025 | |
| 39 Westminster Road WORCESTER WR5 1PB | 15/10/2025 | |
| 40 Westminster Road WORCESTER WR5 1PA | 15/10/2025 | |
| 41 Westminster Road WORCESTER WR5 1PB | 15/10/2025 | |
| 42 Westminster Road WORCESTER WR5 1PA | 15/10/2025 | |
| 44 Westminster Road WORCESTER WR5 1PA | 15/10/2025 | |
| 45 Westminster Road WORCESTER WR5 1PB | 15/10/2025 | |
| 46 Westminster Road WORCESTER WR5 1PA | 15/10/2025 | |
| 99 Canterbury Road WORCESTER WR5 1NZ | 15/10/2025 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Planning Unit | 15/10/2025 | 05/11/2025 | ||
| Andrew Fell | South Worcestershire Land Drainage Partnership | 15/10/2025 | 05/11/2025 | |
| Chris Dobbs | Landscape Officer | 15/10/2025 | 05/11/2025 | |
| Corin Beames | Planning Policy Officer | 15/10/2025 | 05/11/2025 | |
| Councillor Basharat Ali (Nunnery) | 15/10/2025 | 05/11/2025 | ||
| Councillor Elaine Willmore(Nunnery) | 15/10/2025 | 05/11/2025 | ||
| Councillor Patricia Agar (Nunnery) | 15/10/2025 | 05/11/2025 | ||
| Tim Whittaker | Biodiversity Officer | 15/10/2025 | 05/11/2025 | |
| Worcester City Council | Housing Strategy Officer | 15/10/2025 | 05/11/2025 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| Resident Association: RONKSWOOD ACTION GROUP - criteria: ALL - apgrecno:12 - contact email: NULL |
| SWDP 2: Development Boundary |
| SWDP 5: Urban - Unsurveyed |
| Air Quality Management Area: Worcester City AQMA |
| Appeals Information | |
| Number | 25/00909/FUL |
| PINS Appeal Ref | 6010271 |
| Method | Written Representations |
| Start date | |
| LPA Final Comments Due | |
| Interested Party Comments Due | |
| Inquiry Date | |
| Venue | |
| Decision | Dismissed |
| Issue Date | 21/08/2026 |
https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/ViewCase.aspx?caseid=6010271
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| Document Type | Date | Description | File Size | Drawing/Rev Number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appeal | |||||
| 31. Appeal Documents | 04/06/2026 | start notification | (96kb) | - | |
| 31. Appeal Documents | 17/07/2026 | Final Comments July2026 | (115kb) | - | |
| 31. Appeal Documents | 05/06/2026 | 6010271 Lpa Questionnaire Submission | (103kb) | - | |
| 33. Appeal Decision | 21/08/2026 | Appeal Decision Notice 6010271 43 Westminster Road (1) | (163kb) | - | |
| Appeal Documents | |||||
| FW New planning appeal 6010271(1).msg | 05/06/2026 | Fw New Planning Appeal 6010271(1) | (82kb) | - | |
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