Temporary construction compound at Land Off Chatwell Lane, Great Chatwell

“The proposal is retrospective and seeks to retain a temporary construction compound for the duration of the construction period at Blymhill Sewage Treatment Works, until 31 st March 2027 (17 months).”

“Gareth Dwight – Planning Officer: Planning Committee 21 st October 2025 -3no. storage containers (each 6.4m x 2.6m x 2.45m) -Generator and fuel storage area (15 sq.m) -1no. COSHH box (1.5m x 0.7m x 1.3m) -1no. fuel store (2.2m x 1.4m x 1.4m) -1no. ‘open-plan office’ modular building (9.8m x 9.1m x 2.5m) -1no. ‘welfare cabin’ modular building (9.8m x 9.1m x 2.5m) -1no. toilet block (4.9m x 2.7m x 2.4m) -1no.”

“This application relates to the site of a temporary construction compound located off the north side of Chatwell Lane in the rural settlement of Great Chatwell, that has been in place since February 2025. The site measures approximately 175m long x 21m deep (0.9 acres) and is predominately surrounding by open fields.”

“The site is currently in use by Severn Trent Water (the applicant) to service mandatory improvement works taking place at Blymhill Sewage Treatment Works (STW), located approximately 800m to the southeast (off Brockton Lane, Brineton).”

“The proposal seeks to retain a temporary construction compound for the duration of the construction period at Blymhill Sewage Treatment Works, until 31 st March 2027 (17 months). After the requested period, the site will be reinstated to its previous state. This ground will be made good and returned back to its former state as agricultural field.”

“Given the temporary period and the proposed working hours specified, the proposed use would cause no adverse harm on neighbouring amenity and the proposal also raises no ecological, arboricultural or highway-related concerns. This application is therefore recommended for approval, subject to conditions.”

“To address County Highways (CH) comments under this application, amended plans have been submitted which include the provision of new surfacing between the highway and the site entrance gates, to prevent overspill of loose material on the highway. CH raises no objection to the proposed as amended subject to conditions and an informative regarding the need to gain separate approval of a Highways Works Agreement.”

“The County Rights of Way Officer (CROWO) notes that the proposal appears to directly impact a public right of way however has confirmed that the applicant has applied for, and been granted, a temporary closure order for Public Footpath No. Blymhill and Weston Parish, which has been extended by the Secretary of State until 20th January 2027.”

“All tree protection measures within the approved Arboricultural Impact Assessment (ref. A8S14940-MMB-A8S-ZZ-RP-EN-00004) and associated Tree Protection Plan (ref. A8S14940- MMB-A8S-ZZ-DR-EN-00004 rev. P02), shall be fully implemented as specified. Once implemented all such measures shall be maintained throughout development unless agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.”

“The permission hereby granted does not grant or imply consent for the installation of any means of external lighting on the site including any buildings/structures. A scheme for any external lighting of the site or buildings/structures including the access and parking areas, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the installation of any external lighting.”

“RESOLVED: that the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions in the Planning Officer's Report, the update list and a Section 106 Agreement. The Meeting ended at: 20:10 CHAIRMAN”