Change of use of land for the siting of 1no. holiday let unit (glamping accommodation) and ancillary works
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Description: Change of use of land for the siting of 1no. holiday let unit (glamping accommodation) and ancillary works
Status: Approval
Applicant Name
Hannah and Mark Oldham
Application Location
Land At (Os 0629 4433)
Main Street
Aldington
UPRN
Ward
Badsey & Aldington Ward
Parish
Aldington
Agent Name
Ms Sally Moore, The Rural Planning Co
Agent Address
The Farm Office
Millridge Farm
Parsons Lane
Hartlebury
DY11 7YQ
Application Reference: W/25/00073/FUL
Application Type: Full planning permission
Case Officer: Chris Mohtram
Decision Level: Delegated
Application Received Date: Thursday 16 January 2025
Application Valid Date: Monday 3 February 2025
Consultation Start Date: Monday 3 February 2025
Consultation End Date: Thursday 6 March 2025
Site Visit Notice Date: N/A
Advert Expiry Date: N/A
Committee Date: N/A
Decision Date: Monday 24 March 2025
Appeal Date: N/A
Appeal Decision: N/A
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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.
Unless where required or allowed by other conditions attached to this permission/consent, the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the information (including details on the proposed materials) provided on the application form and the following plans/drawings/documents –
Site Location Plan J1008862-01 Rev B - 03.02.25
Proposed Block Plan J1008862-11 Rev B - 30.01.25
Proposed Plans and Elevations J1008862-12 Rev B - 16.01.25
Reason: To define the permission in accordance with Policy SWDP1 and SWDP2 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.
Prior to the first use of the development hereby permitted, the details set out in the submitted Planning Statement shall be fully implemented and remain thereafter. Reason: To ensure that an appropriate sustainable drainage system is provided to serve the development in accordance with policy SWDP29 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Prior to their installation, details of any external lighting shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The details shall include times when the external lighting will not be switched on. Only external lighting in accordance with approved details shall be provided on the application site. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order with or without modification) there shall be no other external lighting provided on the application site.
Reason: To ensure the development contributes to the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity within the site and the wider area in accordance with policy SWDP22 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
No person or group of persons shall occupy the holiday accommodation hereby permitted for more than 28 days consecutive days at a time and no same person or group of persons shall occupy the accommodation for more than 156 days in any one calendar year.
The owners/operators of the site shall maintain an up-to-date register of the names of all occupiers of the accommodation and of their main home address (i.e. place of residence) and shall make this information available at all reasonable times to the Local Planning Authority upon request.
Reason: To ensure that the development hereby permitted is used for the specific use applied for, to prevent unrestricted residential development in the interests of highway safety and the amenity of the location and general environment, and in the interests of ensuring a sustainable pattern of development, in accordance with polices of the South Worcestershire Development Plan policies SWDP1, SWDP2, SWDP4, SWDP34, SWDP35, SWDP36, and the relevant objectives and principles of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in strict accordance with the recommendations set out in the Ecological Survey report carried out by Abor Vitae dated 10/12/2024. In particular:
-One WoodStone open-fronted nest box will be installed into a nearby mature tree. It should be positioned at least 1.5-3m from the ground and face southwest.
- One Woodcrete multi-chamber bat box will be installed into a nearby mature tree, at least 3m from ground level.
- A small amount of planting, such as a some native hedging on the western and/ or southern side of the site.
Reason: To ensure the development contributes to the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity within the site and the wider area in accordance with policy SWDP22 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The Development hereby permitted shall not be first occupied until sheltered and secure cycle parking to comply with the Council’s adopted highway design guide has been provided in accordance with details which shall first be submitted to and approved in writing by the
Local Planning Authority and thereafter the approved cycle parking shall be retained and kept available for the parking of bicycles only.
Reason - To comply with the Council’s parking standards and in accordance with SWDP21 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Positive and Proactive Statement. No problems have arisen in dealing with this application. The planning application sought an acceptable form of development consistent with the requirements of relevant policies and material considerations. No amendments or alterations were therefore required and no further positive or proactive action was deemed necessary.
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