Application Number 26/00191/HP
Status Refused

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Planning Online Status


  • Application
    Valid
    26/02/2026
  • Consultation
    End
    25/03/2026
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Refusal
  • Decision
    Date
    20/04/2026
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number 26/00191/HP
Location Address 67 Sycamore Road Worcester WR4 9RU
Proposal Conversion of hipped roof to a gable roof with a rear dormer window.
Status Refusal
Application Type Householder Planning
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 26/02/2026
Application Valid Date 26/02/2026
Consultation Start Date 04/03/2026
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 25/03/2026
Advert Expiry
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 20/04/2026

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Emma Blunt
Parish Worcester City
Ward Rainbow Hill Ward
Applicant Mr Muhammad Ali Raja
Agent Harry Hampton
Agent Address 26 Broadway Grove St Johns Worcester WR2 5EU

Condition Details / Information Notes
The development, by virtue of its design and form, would result in an incongruous and awkward addition that appears visually dominant and discordant. It would fail to respect the character and appearance of the host dwelling or respond positively to its context, and would not achieve a high-quality design. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy SWDPR 28 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026, the South Worcestershire Design Guide SPD, and the National Planning Policy Framework.
The proposal would increase the number of bedrooms from three to four, yet existing on-street provision amounts to only two spaces, which does not meet the requirements of the Worcestershire Streetscape Design Guide. Insufficient information has been submitted to demonstrate that adequate parking provision exists to meet the needs of the development. The site is constrained, and the proposed layout does not provide sufficient space to accommodate the level of parking required. The Local Planning Authority is therefore not satisfied that adequate off-street parking would be achieved or that the development would function effectively. The proposal is contrary to Policy SWDPR 28 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026, the Worcestershire Streetscape Design Guide, the South Worcestershire Design Guide SPD, and the National Planning Policy Framework’s guidance on promoting sustainable transport.
The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by identifying matters of concern with the proposal and determining the application within a timely manner, clearly setting out the reason for refusal, allowing the Applicant the opportunity to consider the harm caused and whether or not it can be remedied by a revision to the proposal.

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 Document Type Date Description File Size Drawing/Rev Number
Application Documents
01. Application Form 26/02/2026 application form redacted (2600kb) -
02. Supporting Information 26/02/2026 water management statement (231kb) -
Plans
04. Site/Location Plan 26/02/2026 proposed site plan (338kb) -
04. Site/Location Plan 26/02/2026 existing site plan (371kb) -
04. Site/Location Plan 26/02/2026 location plan (287kb) -
combined plan 26/02/2026 existing and proposed floor and elevations (533kb) -
Representations
09. Response - consultee 19/03/2026 Chris Dobbs - Landscape Officer (73kb) -
Decision
11. Decision Information 22/04/2026 Delegated Report (448kb) -
12. Decision Notice 22/04/2026 Decision Notice (183kb) -

Consultation Responses

Neighbour List


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Address Sent Reply Received
50 Sycamore Road WORCESTER WR4 9RU 04/03/2026
52 Sycamore Road WORCESTER WR4 9RU 04/03/2026
65 Sycamore Road WORCESTER WR4 9RU 04/03/2026
72 Linden Road WORCESTER WR4 9RY 04/03/2026
74 Linden Road WORCESTER WR4 9RX 04/03/2026

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Chris Dobbs Landscape Officer 04/03/2026 25/03/2026
Councillor Adrian Gregson (Rainbow Hill) 04/03/2026 25/03/2026
Councillor Zoe Cookson(Rainbow Hill) 04/03/2026 25/03/2026

Constraints List


Constraints List
SWDP 2: Development Boundary
SWDP 38: Green Space
SWDP 5: Urban - Unsurveyed
No associated appeals