Tuesday 30th 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; I Schmeising-Barnes; J Thomas

Officer: S Harris

27. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
    
    Apologies for absence were received from Councillor R Lloyd. In the absence of Councillor R Lloyd, Councillor J Thomas was appointed as a substitute.
    
    
28. MINUTES
    
    It was RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee Council held on 26^th August 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.
    
    
29. 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.
    
    
30. 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:
    
    
    • 25/0556/HOU – Revised. Proposed Two Storey Side Extension: 70 Lower Lickhill Road, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire DY13 8RH.
      
      Recommend approval.
      
      
    • 25/0588/PNH – For Information Only. Single storey rear extension: 112 Lickhill Road, Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 8SF.
      
      Noted.
      
      
    • 25/0615/PIP - Proposed development of up to four new dwellings: Land at OS 381630 271690, Baldwin Road, Stourport-on-Severn.
      
      Deferred.
      
      
    • 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.
      
      Deferred.
      
      
    • 25/0624/HOU - Installation of replacement windows: Church House, 26B Lickhill Road, Stourport-on-Severn.
      
      Deferred.
      
      
    • 25/0630/FUL - Proposed three bedroom detached dwelling: 41 Hanstone Road, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 0HB.
      
      Recommend approval.
      
      
    • 25/0631/FUL - Proposed side extension: 18A Woodbury Road, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8XR.
      
      Noted.
      
      
    • 25/0638/PIP - Permission in principle for 1 dwelling: Land west of The Steading, Redhouse Lane, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire.
      
      Recommend approval.
      
      
    • 25/0647/TPO - The tree is a Pedunculate Oak (Quercus Robur) – raise the canopy and trim back dead branches: 36 Areley Court, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 0AR.
      
      Recommend approval.
      
      
    • 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.
      
      
    • 25/0678/TCA - Tree Works: 6 x European Hornbeam trees located within the parking area – lift and shape to reduce any restriction to parking bays: The Tontine, Severn Side, Stourport-on-Severn.
      
      Recommend approval.
      
      
    • 25/0680/FUL - Installation of one Self-Service Laundry Kioisk to Tesco Superstore Car Park: Tesco Superstore, Severn Road, Stourport-on-Severn.
      
      Recommend approval.
      
      
    • 25/0681/ADV - 1 x internally illuminated fascia sign: Tesco Superstore, Severn Road, Stourport-on-Severn.
      
      Recommend approval.
      
      
    • 25/0689/HOU - Two storey front extension, two storey and single storey rear extensions and formation of new patio. Extension to existing garage to form home office: 7 Hafren Way, Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 8SJ.
      
      Recommend approval.
      
      
    • 25/0697/FUL - Change of use from storage area to 2no. residential flats: 4 Bridge Street, Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 8XD.
      
      Deferred.
      
      
    • 25/0707/PNH – For Information Only. Demolition of conservatory and replacement with sun room: 51 Great Western Way, Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 9AG.
      
      Noted
      
      
    • 25/0709/HOU - Demolition of porch and replacement with single storey front extension, installation of roof lantern and associated alterations: 6 Windsor Drive, Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 0JF.
      
      Recommend approval.
    
    (Deferred Planning Applications - From Previous Meetings)
    
    
    • 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.
      
      
    • 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.
      
      Deferred.
      
      
    • 25/0538/FUL - Erection of Three Detached Dwellings: 75 Mill Road Stourport On Severn Worcestershire DY13 9BJ.
      
      Recommend approval.
      
      
    • 25/0569/FUL - Change of use of ground floor from butcher’s shop (Use Class E) to hot food takeaway (SUI Generis) and associated works. The proposed works involve the refurbishment of the existing ground floor shopfront to enhance its appearance and contribute positively to the local streetscape. This includes careful repointing of the existing red brickwork to revive its condition and the application of a high-quality external wall paint in a soft mustard yellow to the lower section of the façade. The update will preserve the shopfront’s original proportions while introducing a fresh, modernised finish that remains respectful of the building’s character and surrounding context.In addition, the existing side elevation fire exit will be upgraded from an outdated sliding door to a new, fire rated pivot door. This replacement is intended to meet current fire safety standards while offering a more secure and durable solution in keeping with the updated look of the premises: 4 York Street, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 9EQ.
      
      Deferred.
      
      
31. ARISING FROM CONSIDERATION OF THE APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING PERMISSION
    
    Noted.
    
    
32. 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.
    
    
33. UPDATE FROM THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE REGARDING APPEAL APP/TRN/R1845/9845: 7-8 NEW STREET, STOURPORT-ON-SEVERN, DY13 8UL
    
    Noted.

Chairman

The Meeting closed at 2:35pm