Minutes
Tuesday 5th May 2026 2pm
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 held at 2.00pm on Tuesday 5th May 2026
PRESENT:
Councillors: T Berry (Chairman), M Freeman, R Lloyd I Schmeising- Barnes
J Thomas (Observer)
Officers: Sue Saunders (Town Clerk), Sarah Harris (Assistant Clerk), Kate Gynn (Civic Support Officer)
- APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors D Morris.
- MINUTES
It was RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee Council heldon 30th March 2026 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
- DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Schmeising-Barnes declared an Other Disclosable Interest in Agenda Item No. 4 (Planning Application WF.26/0231/TCA – Lock House, 9 Parkes Passage, Stourport-on-Severn). Councillor Schmeising-Barnes advised that she owned a property on the same road. Councillor Schmeising-Barnes 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:
- 26/0231/TCA
Lock House, 9 Parkes Passage, Stourport On Severn, Worcestershire
Tree works: Felling of Christmas Trees (1).
Noted.
- 26/0268/FUL
32 High Street, Stourport On Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8BE
Change of use of ground floor from sui generis (Coffee Shop / Cocktail Bar) to class E(a) retail
Recommend approval.
- 26/0269/LBC
32 High Street, Stourport On Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8BE
Listed Building Consent for internal alterations and signage to facilitate the change of use from sui generis (Coffee Shop / Cocktail Bar) to class E(a) retail
Recommend approval.
- 26/0291/HOU
59 Hanstone Road, Stourport On Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 0HB
Proposed first floor extension
Recommend approval.
- 26/0294/FUL
Part Warehouse Specialist Machine Parts, Baldwin Road, Stourport On Severn, Worcestershire
Sub division of 4 existing units into 8 units (Use Class B2).
Deferred.
- 26/0300/S73
7 Canal Side, Holly Road, Stourport On Severn
Removal of conditions 3 (materials), 4 (windows and doors), 5 (Photographic Survey) and 6 (CEMP) attached to 19/0089/FULL
Noted.
- 26/0311/ADV
32 High Street, Stourport On Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8BE
1 x Non Illuminated Fascia Sign
Recommend approval.
- 26/0314/HOU
2A Galahad Way, Stourport On Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8SQ
Single storey side extension.
Recommend approval.
- 26/0320/ADV
Minerva Point, Worcester Road, Stourport On Severn, Worcestershire
Advertisement consent for 2 x Internally illuminated fascia signs, 4 x Non illuminated vinyl signs and 1 x Internally Illuminated Totem sign containing 3 signs
Recommend approval
(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.
- 25/0670/106A
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.
- 25/0828/106A
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.
- 25/0894/FUL
Land at OS 381692 271240, Worcester Road, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire
Formation of new vehicle and pedestrian access off Worcester Road
Deferred.
- 26/0061/S73
Land To The West Of Pearl Lane, Stourport On Severn, (Ernleye Meadows), Land at Os379658 269871, Pearl Lane, Stourport On Severn
Variation of condition 50 (Prior to occupation – access/junction improvements) of planning permission 24/0742/S73.
Recommend refusal.
- 26/0146/HOU
1 Baldwin Road Stourport On Severn Worcestershire DY13 9A
Two storey side extension and new porch
Deferred.
- 26/0154/LBC
The Lower House Areley Lane Stourport On Severn Worcestershire DY13 0TA
Removal and replacement of roof
Deferred.
- 26/0231/TCA
- 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.
Chairman
The Meeting closed at 2.13pm.