27 homes and racing stables at Mill End Racing Stables, Elmley Castle, Pershore

What was proposed

The application proposed 27 homes, a replacement dwelling and stables or barn for commercial racehorse training, with access, landscaping and infrastructure.

“Proposal: Development of 27no. residential dwellings and replacement of the existing dwelling and stables/barn for the commercial training of racehorses, plus associated access arrangements, landscaping and infrastructure…”

Officer report

The site

The proposal concerned Mill End Racing Stables on Netherton Lane, Elmley Castle, in the Pershore area.

“Planning Committee - 16 October 2025 UPDATES ITEM: MAJOR APP Planning Ref: Site: Ward Councillor Recommendation W/24/02574/FUL Mill End Racing Stables Netherton Lane Elmley Castle Pershore WR10 3JF Cllr Beverley Hardman Approval…”

Officer report

Consultation responses

The parish council sought funding for playground improvements, while highways raised no objection subject to conditions and obligations.

“County Highways – No objection subject to planning conditions and obligations.”

Officer report

What people said

Five further objections raised sewage, infrastructure, access, flooding, connectivity, affordable housing, landscape and heritage concerns; one communication supported the scheme.

“Representations Received; 5 further objections – Need a condition and funding relating to sewage. There should be funding towards the village hall and school. Major investment in infrastructure is needed to approve this development. Reiterate concerns about the use of Mill Lane to access village amenities and access and flood risk concerns. Also point out that the connectivity Plan Key is incorrect and that the affordable housing should be more dispersed.”

Officer report

Who spoke

One speaker addressed the committee against approval and another spoke in favour.

The committee’s debate

Members discussed flooding, sewage, local-plan housing, design, landscape concerns and the need for a playground contribution.

“The Local Member, Councillor B A Hardman asked for comments regarding the flooding concerns raised. The Assistant Engineer for Flood Risk advised that the swale was adequate and that there were no issues on the site.”

“Councillor E J Kearsey pleased that the application had been brought forward very sympathetically, commended the design and that the application had been brought forward in accordance with the SWDPR.”

Minutes

The decision

The committee delegated authority to grant permission after a legal agreement, conditions and a playground contribution agreed with the local ward member.

“To delegate authority to the Director of Planning and Infrastructure to grant planning permission subject to the completion of a S106 legal agreement to secure the planning obligations and planning conditions listed in the committee report and the committee update report, with the addition of a Section 106 contribution for playground improvements to be agreed with the local ward member, allowing for any subsequent amendments to the obligations and planning conditions as…”

Minutes