One storage container at 1 Hampton Road, Droitwich Spa

What was proposed

The application sought to replace two storage containers with one new container, continuing to store fundraising, boat-maintenance and grounds-maintenance equipment.

“This report relates to an application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development at 1 Hampton Road, Droitwich Spa, WR9 9PA. The proposal seeks the replacement of two existing storage containers with one new container.”

“The applicant has confirmed that the storage containers will continue to serve their existing purpose, storing a gazebo, tables and chairs, items for sale, a tombola drum, and similar items used at fundraising events, as well as various tools and equipment for boat and grounds maintenance.”

Officer report

Relevant planning history

Earlier permissions included temporary siting of portacabins and a container, while two earlier 2025 lawfulness applications were withdrawn.

“W/00/00625/CU. RETENTION OF THE TEMPORARY PERMISSION FOR FIVE YEARS FOR THE SITING OF THREE PORTACABINS AND A CONTAINER. Hampton Road, DROITWICH, Worcs WR9 9PA. APL. Jun 29 2000”

“W/25/01864/CLPU. Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed replacement of two storage containers with one new container. Hampton Road, Droitwich Spa, WR9 9PA. WDN. Oct 13 2025”

Officer report

The main issue

The key question was whether the proposed container was permitted development rather than whether it was acceptable under planning policies.

“The issue in the consideration of this application is whether the development as proposed represents “permitted development” as defined under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended).”

“Members should note that this application is seeking a certificate of lawfulness, not planning permission. As such, the merits or acceptability of the proposed development when assessed against planning policies is irrelevant in the determination of this application.”

Officer report

Consultation

No consultations were required, and the applicant submitted a written declaration of interests.

“A written declaration of interests has been submitted by the applicant.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The applicant spoke as the applicant only and did not take part in the debate or vote.

Committee consideration

The planning officer explained that the application came to committee because the applicant was a district councillor and the land belonged to the district council.

“The Planning Officer outlined the application and explained that the reason for its presentation to Committee was solely because the applicant was a District Councillor and that the land was owned by Wychavon District Council.”

Minutes

The vote

The committee resolved to grant the Certificate of Lawfulness.

“To grant the Certificate of Lawfulness to confirm the lawfulness of the proposed development.”

Minutes