Areley Kings - Speculative Planning

The Snipes

An application for 145 houses was submitted to both Wyre Forest District Council and Malvern Hills District Council by Severn Valley Sand & Granvel Co Ltd and  Gladman Developments Ltd.  The site, locally known as the Snipes was an unallocated Greenfield site which predominately falls outside of the settlement boundary of Stourport-on Severn.

Wyre Forest District Council rejected this planning application on in September 2022 and Malvern Hills District Council rejected this planning application in October 2022.

An application to the Planning Inspectorate was submitted and a decision of approval was made by the Planning Inspectorate on 9th May 2023.

News

Submission to Malvern Hills Planning

My submission to Malvern Hills Planning Department in respect of the most recent speculative planning application in Areley Kings. A PDF copy of my letter is also attached.

Petition: Planning applications in Stourport-on-Severn

Mark Garnier is asking for residents to sign a Petition which he will present to the House of Commons. The petition asks for the House of Commons to urge the Government to encourage Malvern Hills District Council to prioritise the protection of agricultural land in its Local Plan, to reject mul

Making the case for a new Stourport Relief Road

Stourport has a problem. Far too many of the people driving into the town don’t want to be there. They are trying to get somewhere else. Most other towns have by-passes (Bewdley) or ring roads (Kidderminster). This is not a new problem.

Adjournment debate on the importance of a Stourport Relief Road

In yesterday's adjournment debate, I called for urgent action on the Stourport Relief Road to address growing traffic pressures and support local growth.It's time to revisit these proposals for the benefit of Stourport, Wyre Forest, and the wider region.

Letter to Malvern Hills District Planning - Snipes

Mark has submitted a response to the public consultation on the proposed full planning application for the Snipes development. The full letter can be found attached as a pdf, which you are able to download and read for your information.

Letter to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Further to reading the Appeal Decision, I have written to the Secretary of State for Levelling UP, The Rt. Hon. Michael Gove and copied in the Minister of State for Housing and Planning with my concerns in relation to the approval of this planning application.  The Letter is attached below.

Mark Garnier MP meets planning minister over Astley Cross debacle

Wyre forest MP has met with planning minister Nick Boles MP to discuss the impact of the planned 62 dwellings at Astley CrossMalvern Hills District Council (MHDC) has recently approved an outline application for 62 houses to be built at Pearl Lane in Stourport on Severn.  The plans were opposed by two parish councils in Malvern Hills, Stourport on Severn Town Council, Wyre Forest District Council (WFDC), Mark Garnier MP and Local residents. 

Letter of Objection to Pearl Lane Development

Mark has submitted a letter of objection to Malvern Hills Planning Department for the application of 64 homes in Pearl Lane, on the border of Wyre Forest with Malvern Hills.  Residents are able to download a copy from the attached.