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
Reconstruction of the building for B8 storage and distribution with integral B1 office use approved under application CH/16/013 following a fire
Proposal details
- Reference
- CH/24/298
- Alternative references
- PP-13484488
- Ward
- Norton Canes
- Parish
- Norton Canes CP
- Agent
- Lexi Dones
- UPRN
- 10091051251
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Planning StatementPSUPPSTA | Not published | View |
| External Lighting ReportPSUPPSTA | Not published | View |
| Indicative External Lighting LayoutPSUPPSTA | Not published | View |
| Flood risk assessmentPFLOODRI | Not published | View |
| Attenuation Area JointingPPLAN | Not published | View |
| Drainage LayoutPDRAINLA | Not published | View |
| Superseded - Drainage LayoutPSUPPLAN | Not published | View |
| Approved 27.3.25 - Proposed Main Office Hub OfficePAPPDWG | Not published | View |
| Existing Main Office Hub OfficePPLAN | Not published | View |
| Approved 27.3.25 - Proposed ElevationsPAPPDWG | Not published | View |
| Approved 27.3.25 - Proposed Section B-BPAPPDWG | Not published | View |
| Approved 27.3.25 - Proposed Section A-APAPPDWG | Not published | View |
| Existing Sections B-BPPLAN | Not published | View |
| Existing Sections A-APPLAN | Not published | View |
| Existing ElevationsPPLAN | Not published | View |
| Approved 27.3.25 - Existing Bin Storage and Collection PlanPAPPDWG | Not published | View |
| Existing Site PlanPSITEPLA | Not published | View |
| Approved 27.3.25 - Proposed Roof PlansPAPPDWG | Not published | View |
| Existing Roof PlansPPLAN | Not published | View |
| Approved 27.3.25 - Proposed Warehouse PlansPAPPDWG | Not published | View |
| Existing Warehouse PlansPPLAN | Not published | View |
| Design and access statementPDNAS | Not published | View |
| Design and access statementPDNAS | Not published | View |
| Design and access statementPDNAS | Not published | View |
| Design and access statementPDNAS | Not published | View |
| Approved 27.3.25 - Site Location PlanPAPPDWG | Not published | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataPAPPFRM | Not published | View |
| BREEAM NC Version 6.1 Pre-AssessmentPSUPPSTA | 29 Oct 2024 | View |
| BREEAM NC V6.1 Assessment TrackerPSUPPSTA | 29 Oct 2024 | View |
| HSE commentsPCONSULT | 31 Oct 2024 | View |
| Rights of Way commentsPCONSULT | 31 Oct 2024 | View |
| Env Health commentsPCONSULT | 1 Nov 2024 | View |
| Ecology Officer commentsPCONSULT | 4 Nov 2024 | View |
| Coal Authority commentsPCONSULT | 6 Nov 2024 | View |
| Econ Dev commentsPCONSULT | 6 Nov 2024 | View |
| Environmental Agency commentsPCONSULT | 18 Nov 2024 | View |
| Flood Team commentsPCONSULT | 20 Nov 2024 | View |
| Floods Team further commentsPCONSULT | 9 Dec 2024 | View |
| Approved 27.3.25 - Amended Plan - Proposed Site PlanPAPPDWG | 20 Jan 2025 | View |
| Highways commentsPCONSULT | 21 Jan 2025 | View |
| Approved 27.3.2025 - Amended - Drainage LayoutPAPPDWG | 28 Jan 2025 | View |
| Approved 27.3.25 - Drainage Layout - Attenuation TankPAPPDWG | 28 Jan 2025 | View |
| Flood Risk AssessmentPADDINFO | 28 Jan 2025 | View |
| Flood Team further commentsPCONSULT | 12 Feb 2025 | View |
| Approved 27.3.25 - Sustainable Drainage StatementPAPPDWG | 10 Mar 2025 | View |
| Severn Trent Water commentsPCONSULT | 11 Mar 2025 | View |
| Flood Team commentsPCONSULT | 24 Mar 2025 | View |
| Officer ReportPOFFREP | 27 Mar 2025 | View |
| Decision NoticePDECNOT | 27 Mar 2025 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Site notice end date
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Council source
Decision & conditions
Decision NoticePlanning conditions
- The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 24365-UMC-XXXX-SI-DR-A-0601 Proposed Site Plan 24365-UMC-XXXX-XX-DR-A-1301 Proposed Elevations 24365-UMC-XXXX-SI-DR-A-0501 Location Plan 24365-UMC-XXXX-ZZ-DR-A-1002 Proposed Main Office Hub Office Layout 24365-UMC-XXXX-XX-DR-A-1102 Proposed Section B-B Main Office 24365-UMC-XXXX-XX-DR-A-1101 Proposed Section A-A Warehouse 24365-UMC-XXXX-SI-DR-A-0510 Existing Bin Storage and Collection Plan 24365-UMC-XXXX-R1-DR-A-1070 Proposed Roof Plan 24365-UMC-XXXX-00-DR-A-1001 Proposed Warehouse Floor Plan 24365-UMC-XXXX-SI-DR-A-0601 Proposed Site Plan 24365-UMC-XXXX-XX-DR-A-1301 Proposed Elevations 24365-UMC-XXXX-SI-DR-A-0501 Location Plan 24365-UMC-XXXX-ZZ-DR-A-1002 Proposed Main Office Hub Office Layout 24365-UMC-XXXX-XX-DR-A-1102 Proposed Section B-B Main Office 24365-UMC-XXXX-XX-DR-A-1101 Proposed Section A-A Warehouse 24365-UMC-XXXX-SI-DR-A-0510 Existing Bin Storage and Collection Plan 24365-UMC-XXXX-R1-DR-A-1070 Proposed Roof Plan 24365-UMC-XXXX-00-DR-A-1001 Proposed Warehouse Floor Plan 244355-BWB-EXT-XX-D-C-0500 S1 P01 244355-BWB-EXT-XX-D-C-0510 S1 P01 BWB – Kingswood, Lakeside, Cannock – Sustainable Drainage Statement – Document Number 244355-BWB-GEN-XX-RP-C0001 – BWB Reference 244355 - Revision P02 – Dated 27/02/2025. Reason For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- 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 proposed car and cycle parking, accesses, servicing and circulation areas as shown on the approved ‘Site Plan – proposed’ Drawing Number 0601 Revision P7 shall be retained and sustainably drained in accordance with Drainage Layouts 244355-BWB-EXT-XX-D-C-0500 S1 P01 and 244355-BWB-EXT-XX-D-C-0510 S1 P01. Thereafter these areas shall be retained in accordance with the approved plans for the lifetime of the development. Reason In the interest of highway safety, in accordance with CP10 and paragraph 116 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
- Prior to first occupation, details of the level of staff lockers and showering facilities within the building shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and shall thereafter be retained as such for the lifetime of the development. Reason In the interest of worker provision, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework.
- The development permitted by this planning permission shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved Drainage Strategy: • BWB – Kingswood, Lakeside, Cannock – Sustainable Drainage Statement – Document Number 244355-BWB-GEN-XX-RP-C0001 – BWB Reference 244355 - Revision P02 – Dated 27/02/2025. Reason To prevent flooding by ensuring the satisfactory storage of/disposal of surface water from the site
- The development hereby permitted shall take place in full accordance with the disposal of foul and surface water flow details as shown on plan references 244355-BWB-EXT-XX-D-C-0500 S1 P01 and 244355-BWB-EXT-XX-D-C-0510 S1 P01. The scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details before the development is first brought into use. Reason To ensure that the development is provided with a satisfactory means of drainage as well as reduce the risk of creating or exacerbating a flooding problem and to minimise the risk of pollution.
- No materials shall be used for the external surfaces of the development other than those specified on the application, except with the written approval of the Local Planning Authority. Reason In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure compliance with Local Plan Policies CP3 and the NPPF
- The proposed development lies within an area that has been defined by the Coal Authority as containing potential hazards arising from former coal mining activity at the surface or shallow depth. These hazards can include: mine entries (shafts and adits); shallow coal workings; geological features (fissures and break lines); mine gas and former surface mining sites. Although such hazards are seldom readily visible, they can often be present and problems can occur in the future, particularly as a result of new development taking place. It is recommended that information outlining how former mining activities may affect the proposed development, along with any mitigation measures required (for example the need for gas protection measures within the foundations), is submitted alongside any subsequent application for Building Regulations approval (if relevant). Any form of development over or within the influencing distance of a mine entry can be dangerous and raises significant land stability and public safety risks. As a general precautionary principle, the Coal Authority considers that the building over or within the influencing distance of a mine entry should be avoided. In exceptional circumstance where this is unavoidable, expert advice must be sought to ensure that a suitable engineering design which takes into account all the relevant safety and environmental risk factors, including mine gas and mine-water. Your attention is drawn to the Coal Authority Policy in relation to new development and mine entries available at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-on-or-within-the-influencing-distance-of-mine-entries Any intrusive activities which disturb or enter any coal seams, coal mine workings or coal mine entries (shafts and adits) requires a Coal Authority Permit. Such activities could include site investigation boreholes, excavations for foundations, piling activities, other ground works and any subsequent treatment of coal mine workings and coal mine entries for ground stability purposes. Failure to obtain a Coal Authority Permit for such activities is trespass, with the potential for court action. If any coal mining features are unexpectedly encountered during development, this should be reported immediately to the Coal Authority on 0345 762 6848. Further information is available on the Coal Authority website at: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/the-coal-authority Under the Coal Industry Act 1994 any intrusive activities which disturb or enter any coal seams, coal mine workings or coal mine entries (shafts and adits) require the prior written permission of the Coal Authority since these activities can have serious public health and safety implications. Such activities could include site investigation boreholes, the piling of foundations, other ground works and any subsequent treatment of coal mine workings and coal mine entries for ground stability purposes. Failure to obtain permission to enter or disturb our property will result in the potential for court action. Application forms for Coal Authority permission and further guidance can be obtained from The Coal Authority’s website at: www.gov.uk/get-a-permit-to-deal-with-a-coal-mine- on-your-property
- 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.
- Before undertaking any work on site, all applicants must determine if Severn Trent has any assets in the vicinity of the proposed works. This can be done by accessing our records at www.digdat.co.uk Severn Trent Water advise that even if our statutory records do not show any public sewers within the area you have specified, there may be sewers that have been recently adopted under The Transfer of Sewer Regulations 2011. Public sewers and Water mains have statutory protection and may not be built close to, or diverted without consent, consequently you must contact Severn Trent Water to discuss your proposals. Severn Trent will seek to assist you obtaining a solution which protects both the public sewer and the proposed building. Planning Practice Guidance and section H of the Building Regulations 2010 detail surface water disposal hierarchy. The disposal of surface water by means of soakaways should be considered as the primary method. If this is not practical and there is no watercourse available as an alternative, other sustainable methods should also be explored. If these are found unsuitable satisfactory evidence will need to be submitted before a discharge to the public sewerage system is considered. No surface water to enter the foul or combined water systems by any means.
- Public right of way No. 28 Norton Canes runs adjacent to the application site along the northern boundary. The granting of planning permission does not constitute authority for any interference with the public right of way and associated items - or its obstruction (temporary or permanent). This is the case both during the building stage or once the development is completed should the permission be granted. The term obstruction, in this context, applies to items such as gates or stiles which are regarded as licenced obstructions which must be sanctioned by the highways authority, and also to any vehicles parking on the right of way, including those associated with construction.
