Planning committee of Stourport-On-Severn Town Council
Civic Centre, Stourport-on-Severn
2.00PM TUESDAY 2 MAY 2023
PRESENT:
Councillors: T Berry; M Freeman; V Higgs; R Lloyd; H Williams
Officers: S Saunders (Town Clerk); A Phillips
79. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Little. Councillor Williams was appointed as a substitute.
80. MINUTES
It was RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee Council held on 28th March 2023 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
81. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest.
82. PLANNING APPLICATIONS REPORT
Consideration was given to consultations by the District Council on the following applications for planning permission, and it was RESOLVED that the District Council be informed of the Town Council response to each consultation, as set out below:-
a) WF.23/0162/FUL - Proposed single storey infill extension to road-facing elevation at 6 Hartlebury Road, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire DY13 9NL.
Recommend Approval.
b) WF.23/0171/OUT - Erection of a new Bungalow at Land To The Rear Of 34 Gilgal, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire DY13 9AJ.
Deferred.
c) WF.23/0183/FUL - Construction of 16x10 shed to be used in conjunction with beauty treatments business at 33 Britannia Gardens, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire DY13 9NZ.
Deferred.
d) WF.23/0225/FUL - Subdivision of existing property to form 1 additional property along with two storey rear extensions and parking to front at 18-20 Lickhill Road, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire DY13 8SA.
Recommend Approval.
e) WF.23/0230/HOU - First floor extension over garage and internal alterations at 1 Walnut Grove, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire DY13 9NT.
Delegated Approval – noted.
f) WF.23/0232/TPO - Silver Birch - Lower crown on NE to SW sides to suitable growth points. Crown clean and shape upper crown where necessary to provide a symmetrical shape at Lucerne, Rectory Lane, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire DY13 0TJ.
Recommend Approval.
g) WF.23/0233/CLE - Permission was granted under 07/0432/FULL in June 2007 for the 'erection of portable office buildings in existing yard'. Condition 3 stated the permission expired on 19th June 2010 and the portable offices shall be removed and the site restored to its former condition. The portable offices have remained operational on site in excess of 10 years in breach of this planning condition. Given the elapsed time period is in excess of 10 years the lawful presence of the buildings on site has been established at Wilden Industrial Estate, Unit 24 Wilden Lane, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire DY13 9JY.
No comments.
h) WF.23/0244/TPO - Leyland Cypress - Fell and replace at St Olaves 34 Dunley Road, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire DY13 0AX.
Recommend Approval.
i) WF.23/0245/TPO - T1 English Yew - Reduce south/west sides of the crown by 0.5 to 1 metre maximum. T2 Portuguese Laurel - Reduce height by required amount to allow hedge to be more manageable. T3 Lawson Cypress - Fell T4 Prunus - Reduce limb near cavity from failed limb, by 2 to 3 metres at 28 Dunley Road, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire DY13 0AX.
Recommend Approval.
j) WF.23/0246/TPO - Weeping Beech requires overhang to be lifted by 2.5metres to enable maintenance to be carried out to the grounds below it at Hastings Court, Church Avenue, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire DY13 9DB.
Recommend Approval.
k) WF.23/0255/PNR *Information Only* - Change of Use of Agricultural Building into 1 no Dwelling House at Barns Rear Of Sydwish Wilden Top Road, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire DY13 9JE.
Noted.
l) WF.23/0257/HOU - Proposed first floor extensions, pitched roof over former garage, demolition of conservatory and change in facing materials at 3 Sandy Lane, Sandy Lane Industrial Estate, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire DY13 9PZ.
Delegated Approval – noted.
m) WF.23/0259/HOU - Installation of flat roof to existing lean to structure at 14 New Street, Stourport-on-Severn Worcestershire DY13 8UW 9PZ.
Deferred.
n) WF.23/0260/FUL - Retrospective installation of two replacement condenser units at 63 Areley Common, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire DY13 0NG 8SA.
Deferred.
o) WF.23/0265/OUT - Erection of a 2 bedroom house at School House, 190 Abberley Avenue, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire DY13 0LH.
Deferred.
(Deferred Planning Applications - From Previous Meetings)
p) WF.23/0002/FUL - The conversion of a former nursing home into multiple holiday accommodation at Lickhill Manor, Lower Lickhill Road, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire DY13 8RL.
Deferred.
q) WF.23/0003/LBC - The conversion of a former nursing home into multiple holiday accommodation at Lickhill Manor, Lower Lickhill Road, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire DY13 8RL.
Deferred.
r) WF.23/0148/FUL - Change Of Use From Indian Restaurant To Form Bar Bistro at 11 York Street, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire DY13 9EF.
Deferred.
s) WF.23/0150/FUL - Conversion of barn to dwelling to replace existing permitted barn conversion (20/1014/PNR) at Formerly Upper Moor Smallholding, Timber Lane, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire.
Recommend Approval.
t) WF.23/0152/HOU - Proposed single storey side and rear extensions at 30 Dunley Road, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire DY13 0AX.
Deferred.
(Appeal of Previous Decision by WFDC)
Appeal reference: APP/R1845/W/23/3314052
In relation to planning application WF.22/0795/FUL - Change of use of agricultural land to be included in domestic curtilage of Westfield, and erection of swimming pool and outbuilding at Westfield, Ribbesford Road, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire DY13 0TF
Noted.
83. ARISING FROM CONSIDERATION OF THE APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING PERMISSION
Noted.
84. DECISIONS ON PAST PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Members had been circulated with a list of the decisions of the District Council in respect of past planning applications. The Town Clerk updated Members with information received from the Planning Department at Wyre Forest District Council on old planning applications. It was RESOLVED that the list be noted.
85. Any Other Business
There was no other business.
Chairman
The Meeting closed at 2.35 pm.