Minutes
Tuesday 25th November 2025 2.00pm
Minutes of a meeting of the planning committee of Stourport-on-Severn Town Council held in the Mayor’s parlour, at the Civic Centre, Stourport-on-Severn
PRESENT:
Councillors: T Berry; M Freeman; R Lloyd; I Schmeising-Barnes; D Morris.
J Thomas (observer)
Officer: S Saunders, S Harris
- APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
There were no apologies for absence.
- MINUTES
It was RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee Council held on 28th October 2025 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
- DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Berry declared an Other Disclosable Interest in Agenda Item No. 4 (Planning Application WF.25/0615/PIP). Councillor Berry advised that the application had received an objection from a person with whom he was acquainted with. Councillor Berry resolved to discuss the relevant planning application with an open mind. - 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:
- 25/0778/FUL
Bell Row Court, Bell Row, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire.
Change of use of ground floor offices (Use Class E) to 2No. apartments (Use Class C3)
and associated internal works, and replacement of windows
Recommend Approval.
- 25/0779/LBC
Bell Row Court, Bell Row, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire
Listed building consent for the change of use of ground floor offices (Use Class E) to 2No. apartments (Use Class C3) and associated internal works, and replacement of windows
Recommend Approval.
- 25/0803/FUL
12A Foundry Street Stourport-on-Severn Worcestershire DY13 8EB
Change of use of premises from office (Use Class E) to holiday let (Use Class C3), construction of a single storey extension and associated alterations and replacement of rainwater goods and windows
Recommend Approval.
- 25/0804/LBC
12A Foundry Street Stourport-on-Severn Worcestershire DY13 8EB
Listed building consent for the change of use of premises from office (Use Class E) to holiday let (Use Class C3), construction of a single storey extension and associated alterations and replacement of rainwater goods and windows
Recommend Approval.
- 25/0815/LBC
7 The Tontine Severn Side Stourport-on-Severn Worcestershire DY13 9EN
Listed building consent for the installation of secondary glazing to existing windows
Recommend Approval.
- 25/0818/AG – FOR INFORMATION ONLY
Land At OS 379320 271000 Ribbesford Road Stourport-on-Severn Worcestershire
Construction of an agricultural building
Noted.
- 25/0828/106A
Land Adjoining 25 Baldwin Road Stourport On Severn Worcestershire DY13 9AZ
Modification to S106 Agreement secured under planning ref: 18/0447/FULL to substitute the delivery of 2No. Discounted Market Sales Houses for the 2No. Rental Units referred to at clause 1.4, with consequential amendments throughout the agreement to allow this tenure of affordable homes in substitution for that required by the original agreement
Deferred.
- 25/0829/106A
Land At Os 381593 271633 Baldwin Road Stourport-on-Severn Worcestershire
Modification to S106 Agreement secured under planning ref: 18/0160/FULL to substitute the delivery of 5 (Discounted Market Sales Houses) to be sold at a discount of 20% below local market value as defined by the NPPF for the Rental Units and Shared Ownership referred to at clause 1.4 of the S106 Agreement, with consequential amendment The proposed dwellings are plots 1,3, 15, 17 and 18 on the attached site plan reference 2324/P/NMA/02, and comprise 3 x 3 bed and 2 x 2 bed dwellings.
Deferred.
- 25/0830/FUL
Stourport Farm Shop and Kitchen, Dunley Road, Stourport-on Severn, Worcestershire
Change of use premises from farm shop to café to ground floor and yoga studio to first floor (Use Class E), provision of raised seating area and replacement of lean-to extension and associated works (part-retrospective)
Recommend Approval.
- 25/0834/HOU
44 Dorsett Road Stourport-on-Severn Worcestershire DY13 8EL
Two storey side extension and single storey front extension
Recommend Approval.
- 25/0839/FUL
37 High Street Stourport-on-Severn Worcestershire DY13 8BD
Installation of an enlarged front window to replace existing
Recommend Refusal.
- 25/0846/S73
Land At OS 379658 269871 Pearl Lane Stourport-on-Severn Worcestershire
Variation of Condition 51 (Approved Plans) attached to planning approval ref: 24/0742/S73 to remove separate cycle shed provision for plots that have garages, substition of house types to 8No. plots and alterations to site layout
Recommend Approval.
- 25/0848/PNO – FOR INFORMATION
Conveyor Units Ltd Sandy Lane Sandy Lane Industrial Estate Stourport-on-Severn Worcestershire DY13 9PT
Installation of roof mounted solar PV array
Noted.
- 25/0853/S73
21 Bigbury Lane Wilden Stourport-on-Severn Worcestershire DY13 9JU
Variation of Condition 9 (Approved Plans) attached to planning approval ref: 25/0131/HOU to allow for changes to permitted annex
Recommend Approval.
- 25/0856/TPO
9 Church Walk, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 0AL
Pollard Lime Tree
Deferred.
(Deferred Planning Applications – From Previous Meetings)
- 25/0510/RES
Land At Os 381692 271240, Worcester Road, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire.
The Development of C2 Care Home and Associated Infrastructure (Layout, Scale, Appearance and Landscaping to be considered). (The outline application was not an environmental impact assessment application.)
Deferred.
- 25/0527/FUL
Lidl Uk Gmbh Vale Road Stourport On Severn Worcestershire DY13 8YJ
Extension to existing carpark including alterations and reconfiguration of current carpark
Deferred.
- 25/0615/PIP
Land at OS 381630 271690, Baldwin Road, Stourport-on-Severn
Proposed development of up to four new dwellings
Deferred.
- 25/0670/106A
Land at OS 379658 269871, Pearl Lane, Stourport-on-Severn
Modification of Section 106 agreement secured under application 21/0031/FUL to alter affordable housing obligation
Deferred.
- 25/0713/FUL
Land formerly County Buildings, Foundry Street, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire
Construction of 31No. affordable dwellings (general needs) and 43No. affordable independent living dwellings (for persons aged 55 and over), and associated access, parking and landscaping works
Recommend Approval.
- 25/0715/S73
16 Prince Rupert Road, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 0AS
Variation of Condition 4 (approved plans) attached to Planning Approval 25/0603/HOU to substitute approved plan 4807-02B for 4807-02C (changes to design of proposed extensions)
Recommend Approval.
- 25/0754/FUL
6 Areley Common, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 0LB
Demolition and replacement of extension and conversion of garage to facilitate dog grooming/dog daycare business.
Deferred.
- 25/0778/FUL
- ARISING FROM CONSIDERATION OF THE APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING PERMISSION
Noted. - 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 and, it was RESOLVED that the list be noted. -
BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN (BNG) SCOPING CONSULTATION
A Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) scoping consultation document had been received from Wyre Forest District Council for the town council to review. A discussion was held and Members commented that the report made logical and sensible recommendations with regard to the topics which would be covered by the Biodiversity Net Gain Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).
Furthermore a letter had been received from Wyre Forest District Council, in response to the Town Councils request that the Planning Authority made contact with the owners of the empty shops in the town centre of Stourport-on-Severn, specifically with regard to properties which required maintenance work. The contents of the letter had been noted and the Town Clerk would monitor progress.
Chairman
The Meeting closed at 2:34pm