Understanding planning · 13 min read
Planning application documents: what to read first
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Application overview
Erection of 2 no. dwelling, conversion of existing single principal dwelling to 2 no. dwellings, conversion of existing barns to 1 no. dwelling and extensions and alterations to existing amenity land
Proposal details
- Reference
- CH/24/093
- Alternative references
- PP-12916000
- Ward
- Cannock West
- Agent
- John Mason
- UPRN
- MAN000000000120302
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Approved 17.1.25 - Landscape and Ecological PlanPAPPDWG | 3 Apr 2024 | View |
| Approved 17.1.25 - Site Location PlanPAPPDWG | 3 Apr 2024 | View |
| Approved 17.1.25 - Existing Block PlanPAPPDWG | 3 Apr 2024 | View |
| Existing Plans for Principle BuildingPPLAN | 3 Apr 2024 | View |
| Existing Plans for OutbuildingPPLAN | 3 Apr 2024 | View |
| Existing Plans for Gardeners CottagePPLAN | 3 Apr 2024 | View |
| Approved 17.1.25 - Proposed Plot Plans Plot 2 & 3PAPPDWG | 3 Apr 2024 | View |
| Approved 17.1.25 - Proposed Plot 4PAPPDWG | 3 Apr 2024 | View |
| Approved 17.1.25 - Proposed Plot 5PAPPDWG | 3 Apr 2024 | View |
| Approved 17.1.25 - Proposed Plot 6PAPPDWG | 3 Apr 2024 | View |
| Application Form - without personal informationPAPPFRM | 3 Apr 2024 | View |
| Bats Activity SurveyPSUPPSTA | 3 Apr 2024 | View |
| Crested Newt SurveyPSUPPSTA | 3 Apr 2024 | View |
| Heritage Impact AssessmentPSUPPSTA | 3 Apr 2024 | View |
| Preliminary Ecological AppraisalPSUPPSTA | 3 Apr 2024 | View |
| Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment FormPSUPPSTA | 4 Apr 2024 | View |
| Objection receivedPNEIGHCO | 9 Apr 2024 | View |
| Objection receivedPNEIGHCO | 11 Apr 2024 | View |
| Objection receivedPNEIGHCO | 15 Apr 2024 | View |
| Objection receivedPNEIGHCO | 17 Apr 2024 | View |
| Objection receivedPNEIGHCO | 19 Apr 2024 | View |
| Objection receivedPNEIGHCO | 23 Apr 2024 | View |
| Objection receivedPNEIGHCO | 23 Apr 2024 | View |
| Objection receivedPNEIGHCO | 24 Apr 2024 | View |
| Objection receivedPNEIGHCO | 24 Apr 2024 | View |
| Objection receivedPNEIGHCO | 24 Apr 2024 | View |
| Objection receivedPNEIGHCO | 25 Apr 2024 | View |
| Ecology Officer & Landscape Officer commentsPCONSULT | 25 Apr 2024 | View |
| Objection receivedPNEIGHCO | 25 Apr 2024 | View |
| Objection receivedPNEIGHCO | 26 Apr 2024 | View |
| Objection receivedPNEIGHCO | 26 Apr 2024 | View |
| Environmental Health commentsPCONSULT | 30 Apr 2024 | View |
| Objection receivedPNEIGHCO | 30 Apr 2024 | View |
| Approved 17.1.25 - Plot 1 visibility splayPAPPDWG | 9 Jul 2024 | View |
| Further objection receivedPNEIGHCO | 18 Jul 2024 | View |
| Amended - Tree Report 08Aug24PAMDPLAN | 14 Aug 2024 | View |
| Ecology Officer & Landscape Officer further commentsPCONSULT | 29 Aug 2024 | View |
| Amended - Arboricultural Impact Assessment Rev.BPAMDPLAN | 7 Oct 2024 | View |
| Amended - Tree Constraints Plan rev.BPAMDPLAN | 7 Oct 2024 | View |
| Approved 17.1.25 - Amended - Proposed Site Plan Rev.CPAPPDWG | 7 Oct 2024 | View |
| Approved 17.1.25 - Amended - Proposed Plot 1 Plan Rev.APAPPDWG | 7 Oct 2024 | View |
| Bat Survey ReportPADDINFO | 7 Oct 2024 | View |
| Parks/Open Spaces & Ecology Officer further commentsPCONSULT | 22 Oct 2024 | View |
| Additional info re Landscape & Ecology commentsPADDINFO | 30 Oct 2024 | View |
| Preliminary Roost Assessment ReportPADDINFO | 11 Dec 2024 | View |
| Landscape further commentsPCONSULT | 13 Dec 2024 | View |
| Highways commentsPCONSULT | 17 Dec 2024 | View |
| Ecology Officer further commentsPCONSULT | 17 Dec 2024 | View |
| Officer Committee ReportPOFFREP | 2 Jan 2025 | View |
| Officer Report UpdatePOFFREP | 15 Jan 2025 | View |
| Decision NoticePDECNOT | 17 Jan 2025 | View |
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Decision & conditions
Decision NoticePlanning conditions
- The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date on which this permission is granted. Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990.
- The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: - 1299.1/LEES Landscape and Ecological Plan - 2720-01 Location Plan - 2720-02 Block Plan - 2720-08 Proposed Plots 2 and 3 - 2720-10 Proposed Plot 4 Item No. 6.82 - 2720-11 Proposed Plot 5 - 2720-12 Proposed Plot 6 - 2720-07A Proposed Plot 1 Plan Rev A - 2720-06C proposed Site Plan Rev C - Plot 1 Visibility Splay 2720-13 Rev A Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- No part of the development hereby approved shall commence until an Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS) to BS5837-2012 standard, which includes all tree protection measures, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved tree protection measures shall thereafter be erected prior to commencement and shall remain in place for the duration of the construction works on site. Reason: The existing vegetation makes an important contribution to the visual amenity of the area that should be safeguarded in accordance with Local Plan Policies CP3, CP12, CP14 and the NPPF.
- No part of the development hereby approved shall commence until a scheme detailing the external environment-landscape, including fencing, walls, surface treatment & construction details for the site has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The details shall be in the form as specified in Annex C of the Supplementary Planning Guidance 'Trees, Landscape and Development'. Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity of the area and in accordance with Local Plan Policies CP3, CP12, CP14 and the NPPF.
- Prior to the commencement of development on plots 1, 5 and 6 the makes, models and locations of integrated bat roosting and bird nesting bricks/boxes shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The following shall be integrated into the buildings across plots 1, 5 and 6: - A minimum of 3 integrated bat bricks or boxes, suitable for nursery or summer roosting for small crevice dwelling bat species. - A minimum of 3 integrated swift bricks. Item No. 6.83 The bricks/boxes shall be sited in suitable locations, with a clear flight path and where they will be unaffected by artificial lighting and remain in place for the lifetime of the development. Reason: To improve biodiversity in accordance with the NPPF.
- No development (including demolition or modification) shall take place on the existing buildings on plots 4 and 5 until either an individual bat mitigation licence, or evidence that the site has been registered with Natural England under a low impact mitigation class licence, has been submitted to the Local Planning Authority together with the approved Method Statement and any accompanying figures. Reason: To ensure the protection of bats which are European Protected Species.
- No development shall take place including any works of demolition, until a Highways Construction Management Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved Statement shall be adhered to throughout the construction period. The statement shall provide for :- - A site compound with associated temporary buildings - The parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors - Times of deliveries including details of loading and unloading of plant and materials - Storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development - Duration of works - Wheel wash facilities (if required) Reason: To comply with the objectives and policies contained within the NPPF. In the interests of site sustainability and highway safety.
- Prior to the first occupation of the hereby approved development, the site accesses shall be completed within the limits of the public highway in accordance with submitted Drawing Number 2720-06 Revision B. The surface of the accesses to the rear of the carriageway edge should be constructed with a porous bound material for a minimum of 5m. Visibility splays shall be kept free of all obstructions to visibility over a height of 0.6m above the adjacent carriageway level. The accesses and visibility splays are then to be retained for the life of the development. Reason: To comply with the objectives and policies contained within the NPPF. In the interests of site sustainability and highway safety.
- The proposed parking, accesses and turning areas as shown on the approved plan shall be sustainably drained, hard surfaced in a bound material and marked out prior to the first occupation of the dwellings hereby permitted. Thereafter these parking areas shall be retained in accordance with the approved plans for the lifetime of the development. Reason: To comply with the objectives and policies contained within the NPPF. In the interests of site sustainability and highway safet
- No construction work or deliveries to the site shall be undertaken outside the hours of 0800 to 1900 Monday - Friday, 0800 to 1300 on Saturdays or at any time on Sundays, Bank or Public Holidays. Reason: To protect the amenity of neighbouring occupiers.
- Prior to the erection of any external lighting on the site, a lighting plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The lighting plan shall demonstrate that the proposed lighting will not impact upon ecological networks and/or sensitive features, e.g. bat and bird boxes, trees, and hedgerows. The submitted scheme shall be designed to take into account the advice on lighting set out in the Bat Conservation Trust’s Guidance Note 08/23 Bats and artificial lighting in the UK. The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved details and thereafter retained for the lifetime of the development. Reason: To minimise disturbance to bats, which are European Protected Species.
- Tree works shall be carried out strictly in accordance with section 5.0 of the Preliminary Roost Assessment Report (Steven Pagett Ecological Services, December 2024). Reason: To ensure the protection of bats which are European protected species.
- Coal Authority The proposed development lies within a coal mining area which may contain unrecorded coal mining related hazards. If any coal mining feature is encountered during development, this should be reported immediately to the Coal Authority on 0345 762 6848. Further information is also available on the Coal Authority website at: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/the-coal-authority
- Highway Authority Please note that prior to the access being widened you require a Section 184 Notice of Approval from Staffordshire County Council. The link below provides a further link to 'vehicle dropped crossings' which includes a 'vehicle dropped crossing information pack' and an application form for a dropped crossing. Please complete and send to the address indicated on the application form which is Staffordshire County Council at Network Management Unit, Staffordshire Place 1, Wedgwood Building,Tipping Street, STAFFORD,Staffordshire, ST16 2DH. (or email to nmu@staffordshire.gov.uk)
- In accordance with paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework the Local Planning Authority has worked with the applicant in a positive and proactive manner to approve the proposed development, which accords with the Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.
- For swift bricks: Bricks should be positioned 1) Out of direct sunlight 2) At the highest possible position in the building’s wall 3) In clusters of at least three 4) 50 to 100cm apart 5) Not directly above windows 6) With a clear flightpath to the entrance 7) North or east/west aspects preferred (See www.swift-conservation.org/Leaflet%204%20- %20Swift%20Nest%20Bricks%20-%20installation%20&%20suppliers-small.pdf for more details). For integrated bat boxes: Boxes should be positioned 1) Away from artificial illumination 2) At the highest possible position in the building’s wall 3) Close to hedges or tree lines 4) With a clear flightpath to the entrance 5) South, south-east and south-west aspects preferred. (See: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/buildings-planning-and-development/batboxes/putting-up-your-box for more details).
