Application Number 25/01117/HP
Status Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    18/12/2025
  • Consultation
    End
    11/01/2026
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    30/01/2026
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number 25/01117/HP
Location Address 61 Spetchley Road Worcester WR5 2LR
Proposal Proposed Two Storey Rear Extension.
Status Approval
Application Type Householder Planning
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 18/12/2025
Application Valid Date 18/12/2025
Consultation Start Date 18/12/2025
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 11/01/2026
Advert Expiry
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 30/01/2026

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Emma Blunt
Parish Worcester City
Ward Nunnery Ward
Applicant MR C. MAGNET
Agent Mr Stephen Haskey, Steve Haskey Design Ltd
Agent Address 20 St John Street Bromsgrove B61 8QY

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 24-06-00 Location Map 24-06-01 Existing Block Plan 24-06-02 Existing Floor Plans 24-06-03 Existing Elevations (1) 24-06-04 Existing Elevations (2) 24-06-70 Proposed Block Plan 24-06-71 Proposed Floor Plans 24-06-72 Proposed Elevations (1) 24-06-73 Proposed Elevations (2) Reason: To ensure compliance with the approved scheme
The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the two storey rear extension hereby permitted shall match those used in the existing building unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason - To ensure that the new materials are in keeping with the surroundings and represent quality design in accordance with policy SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan.
The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the mitigation and enhancement measures set out in the Preliminary Roost Assessment prepared by Focus Environmental Consultants dated 11 April 2025. No works involving the removal of roof materials shall take place until a suitably qualified and licensed bat ecologist has been appointed and made available on an on-call basis for the duration of such works. All roof materials, including slope and ridge tiles, shall thereafter be removed by hand only. In the event that roosting bats are discovered at any time during the works, all works shall cease immediately and shall not recommence until advice has been obtained from the appointed ecologist and, where required, any necessary licence has been secured from Natural England. Prior to first occupation of the development, a single bat box shall be installed within the land ownership of 61 Spetchley Road. The bat box shall be integrated within, or mounted on, an existing built structure, positioned at least 4 metres above ground level and not above any window opening. The bat box shall thereafter be retained for the lifetime of the development. Reason: To safeguard legally protected species during construction and to secure biodiversity enhancement in accordance with Policy SWDP22 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan.
The first floor window on the western elevation (facing no. 59 Spetchley Road) shall be upon first installation be designed to be non opening or top hung and be obscure glazed to a minimum of level 4 obscurity. The window shall be retained in this form for the lifetime of the development with any replacement being in accordance with the requirements of this condition. Reason: To ensure the privacy of adjacent properties is preserved in accordance with policy SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan.
The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in strict accordance with the Construction Phase Plan 2026 and CEMP Plan submitted with this application. Reason: In the interest of highway safety and to ensure the free flow of traffic using the adjoining highway.
The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing the proposal against all material considerations, including planning policies and any representations that may have been received and subsequently determining to grant planning permission in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development, as set out within the National Planning Policy Framework.

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Consultation Responses

Neighbour List


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Address Sent Reply Received
59 Spetchley Road WORCESTER WR5 2LR 18/12/2025 10/01/2026
63 Spetchley Road WORCESTER WR5 2LR 18/12/2025
68 Spetchley Road WORCESTER WR5 2NL 18/12/2025
70 Spetchley Road WORCESTER WR5 2NL 18/12/2025
72 Spetchley Road WORCESTER WR5 2NL 18/12/2025

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Transport Planning Unit 18/12/2025 08/01/2026
Chris Dobbs Landscape Officer 18/12/2025 08/01/2026
Councillor Basharat Ali (Nunnery) 18/12/2025 08/01/2026
Councillor Elaine Willmore(Nunnery) 18/12/2025 08/01/2026
Councillor Patricia Agar (Nunnery) 18/12/2025 08/01/2026

Constraints List


Constraints List
Resident Association: Spetchley Road Area Residents Association - criteria: NULL - apgrecno:16 - contact email: NULL
SWDP 2: Development Boundary
SWDP 38: Green Space
SWDP 5: Urban - Unsurveyed
Resident Association: RONKSWOOD ACTION GROUP - criteria: ALL - apgrecno:12 - contact email: NULL
No associated appeals