Social Value Ideas for Malvern Hills District Council

Neighborhood planning fund approved

Members approved an allocation of £100,000 from earmarked reserves to support the Malvern Hills neighbourhood planning fund, delegating implementation to the Director of Planning and Infrastructure an…

“The recommendations are as in uh item two on this uh basically to approve an allocation of £100,000 from the priorities in marmarked reserve to Molvin…”

Air quality SPD adopted

Council approved adoption of the draft Air Quality Supplementary Planning Document following consultation. The document will be a material consideration in planning applications and provide guidance o…

“Um, this is a recommendation that council notes the outcome of a statutory public consultation on the draft air quality supplementary planning documen…”

Flood risk blocks holiday cabins

Members identified flood risk as a major pressure for the Lockeridge Lane proposal, citing parts of the site in flood zones 2 and 3, incomplete drainage information, and lack of a site-specific flood …

“It's now clear that a flood risk assessment is required for the proper consideration of this application and we don't agree that this can adequately b…”

Lockeridge Lane approved works rejected

The 10-log-cabin holiday lodge proposal at Lockeridge Lane was refused after members judged the site unsuitable because of flood risk, access, amenity and landscape harm. This stops the proposed devel…

“So on that basis chair I'd like to make a proposal to uh reject this application. And I do have a list of SWTP to help the officer compile that respon…”

Refusal on planning harm

The committee refused the outline application after hearing evidence and debate. The refusal reasons cited unacceptable pressure on infrastructure and services, highway safety concerns from inadequate…

“I would then ask for a second. Uh councelor Harrison, >> I will be seconded, but uh there are a couple more I think that should be included. John ment…”

Approval of vet practice extension

The committee approved a planning application for a single-storey extension to the existing veterinary practice on Tenbury Wells Business Park. The decision included an additional condition recommende…

“"The application proposes a singlestory extension to the east side of the building on land which is currently a service yard. The extension would meas…”

Refusal of housing PIP on sustainability grounds

The committee refused permission in principle for up to seven dwellings at Peachy Lane, with members concluding the site was not a suitable location for development at this stage because of access, su…

“Daniel. So I think that covers the lighting aspect, the lack of footways, all down to the location of this particular parcel of land and then also in …”

Refusal of 14 affordable homes

Members resolved to refuse the application for 14 affordable dwellings at Pick End despite the officer recommendation for approval. The decision was driven by concerns about density, scale, massing, d…

“I think there are perfectly sensible grounds for refusal if members are minded to go down that route uh and the conservation officer and the landscape…”

Nunham Bridge refusal

The committee ultimately refused the three-dwelling application at Nunham Bridge after officers warned that the site is open countryside and not a category village with a development boundary. Members…

“Nunan Bridge is a settlement without a development boundary in open countryside. The site's location isn't considered to be a suitable location in ter…”

Housing scheme deferred for more evidence

The committee deferred the outline housing application rather than determining it, because members wanted clarification on highways/access details and on whether the housing needs evidence remained re…

“Right. Um, do you want that before we go to the votes? Mr. Chairman, will that include the access that they state is to be provided from that little t…”

Main modifications consultation approved

The council approved going out to public consultation on the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review main modifications, including authority for minor factual and typographical amendments. The de…

“agenda five starts on page one, finishes on page 1,143. South Wershare Development Plan Review, main modifications consultation. Please remember it's …”

Adoption of SWDPR

Council adopted the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review, which becomes the new local plan once approved by all three councils. The plan is intended to support housing delivery, economic growt…

“Uh the intention is that this has come forward as the first item on the agenda tonight. First main item on the agenda to adopt the southwester develop…”

Barn conversion approved

The committee approved conversion of a former agricultural building at Little Brooken Farm into a single dwelling with an associated outbuilding. Officers and the applicant argued it was preferable to…

“The proposal therefore results in a reduction in the amount of built form on the site. ... the officers consider that these changes would only have a …”

Refusal of Hope Lane housing scheme

The committee refused the outline housing application contrary to officer recommendation. The refusal was based on conflict with development plan policies, countryside and landscape impacts, the neigh…

“I propose that we refuse this application contrary to officer's recommendation and the grounds which I believe are highly relevant in view of the fact…”