Minutes

Tuesday 28th September 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; Rob Lloyd; I Schmeising-Barnes; D Morris.
J Thomas (observer)

Officer: S Saunders

  1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

    Apologies for absence were received from Councillor M Freeman.

  2. MINUTES

    It was RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee Council held on 30th September 2025 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair, subject to the amendment of the list of Councillors present at the meeting which should be amended to show that Councillor John Thomas attended as an Observer.

  3. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

    • Councillor Berry declared an Other Disclosable Interest in Agenda Item No. 4, Planning Application WF.25/0615/PIP as 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.  He also declared Other Disclosable Interests in Agenda Item No. 4, Planning Applications 25/0762/LBC, WF.25/0769/LBC and WF.25/0770/LBC) as he worked as a volunteer for The Canal & River Trust.  He would remain in the meeting but not take part in any debate.
    • Councillor Lloyd declared Other Disclosable Interests in Agenda Item No. 4, Planning Application 25/0691/FUL as he had spoken to the applicant, Planning Application WF.25/0648/FUL as he a trustee at Burlish Bike Park but came to the meeting with an open mind and Planning Applications WF.25.0286/OUT and WF.25.0728/LPA as he had sent objection comments to Wyre Forest District Council and Malvern Hills District Council and would remain in the meeting but not take part in any debate.
    • Councillor Schmeising-Barnes declared Other Disclosable Interests in Agenda Item No. 4, Planning Applications 25.0286/OUT and WF.25.0728/LPA as she had sent objection comments to Wyre Forest District Council and Malvern Hills District Council and would remain in the meeting but not take part in any debate.

  4. 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:

    1. 25/0286/OUT - REVISED

      Outline planning application for residential development: Land at OS 379770 269475, Redhouse Road, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire

      Recommend Refusal.

    2. 25/0569/FUL - REVISED

      Change of use of ground floor from butcher’s shop to hot food takeaway: 4 York Street, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 9EQ

      Recommend Refusal.

    3. 25/0648/FUL

      Siting of timber clad shipping container: Burlish Bike Park, Kingsway, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire

      Recommend Approval.

    4. 25/0683/FUL

      Single storey side extension: Tiny Toes Nursery, Roscrea, Lower Lickhill Road, Stourport-on-Severn

      Recommend Approval.

    5. 25/0691/FUL

      Formation of dropped kerb, creation of new driveway and installation of fence: 47 Princess Way, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 0DZ

      Recommend Refusal.

    6. 25/0713/FUL

      Construction of 31 no. affordable dwellings and 43 no. affordable independent living dwellings: Land formerly County Buildings, Foundry Street, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire

      Deferred.

    7. 25/0715/S73

      Variation of Condition 4 (approved plans) attached to Planning Approval 25/0603/HOU: 16 Prince Rupert Road, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 0AS

      Deferred.

    8. 25.0728/LPA

      Outline planning application for up to 160 residential dwellings: Land at OS 379770 269475, Redhouse Road, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire

      Recommend Refusal.

    9. 25/0745/FUL

      Change of use of premises from storage and distribution to Padel and Pilates Exercise Studio: Units 5-7, Severnside Business Park, Cheapside, Stourport-on-Severn

      Recommend Approval.

    10. 25/0754/FUL

      Demotion and replacement of extension and conversion of garage to facilitate dog grooming/dog daycare business: 6 Areley Common, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 0LB

      Deferred.

    11. 25/0762/LBC

      Listed building consent for coper replacement (including the use of dowels), increased height of handrails and alterations to stop plank grooves at Bottom Barge Lock: Stourport Lower Broad Lock, Severn Side, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire

      Recommend Approval.

    12. 25/0769/LBC

      Listed building consent for coper replacement (including the use of dowels), increased height of handrails and alterations to stop plank grooves at Bottom Barge Lock grooves:  Upper Barge Lock, Canal Basin, Mart Lane, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire

      Recommend Approval.

    13. 25/0770/LBC

      Listed building consent for alterations to lock ladders, including replacement of new ladder and widening of the ladder recess and localised repairs at York Street Lock: Lock At 381161 271212 York Street, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire

      Recommend Approval.


    (Deferred Planning Applications - From Previous Meetings)

    1. 25/0510/RES

      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):  Land At Os 381692 271240, Worcester Road, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire.

      Deferred.

    2. 25/0527/FUL

      Extension to existing carpark including alterations and reconfiguration of current carpark: Lidl Uk Gmbh Vale Road Stourport On Severn Worcestershire DY13 8YJ

    3. 25/0615/PIP

      Proposed development of up to four new dwellings: Land at OS 381630 271690, Baldwin Road, Stourport-on-Severn

      Deferred.

    4. 25/0623/FUL

      Conversion and extension to form two storey live/work unit (revised scheme to approved application 25/0120/FUL) Foxwood Manor, 204-206 Wilden Lane, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire

      Recommend Refusal.

    5. 25/0624/HOU

      Installation of replacement windows: Church House, 26B Lickhill Road, Stourport-on-Severn

      Recommend Approval.

    6. 25/0670/106A

      Modification of Section 106 agreement secured under application 21/0031/FUL to alter affordable housing obligation: Land at OS 379658 269871, Pearl Lane, Stourport-on-Severn

      Deferred.

    7. 25/0697/FUL

      Change of use from storage area to 2no. residential flats: 4 Bridge Street, Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 8XD

      Recommend Approval.

  5. ARISING FROM CONSIDERATION OF THE APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING PERMISSION

    Noted.

  6. 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.

Chairman

The Meeting closed at 2:33pm