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
Proposed single storey front extension, first floor rear extension and hard and soft landscaping to create two additional parking spaces
Proposal details
- Reference
- CH/24/331
- Alternative references
- PP-13469843
- Ward
- Cannock Park & Old Fallow
- Agent
- Colin Sutton
- UPRN
- 200003094069
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Design & Access StatementPDNAS | Not published | View |
| Existing Front ElevationsPPLAN | Not published | View |
| Existing Floor PlanPPLAN | Not published | View |
| Approved 14.7.25- Location PlanPAPPDWG | Not published | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DetailsPAPPFRM | Not published | View |
| Cadent Gas pipe location planPCONSULT | 12 Dec 2024 | View |
| Cadent Gas commentsPCONSULT | 12 Dec 2024 | View |
| Environmental Health commentsPCONSULT | 17 Dec 2024 | View |
| Parks & Open Spaces commentsPCONSULT | 19 Dec 2024 | View |
| Objection receivedPNEIGHCO | 31 Dec 2024 | View |
| Objection receivedPNEIGHCO | 3 Jan 2025 | View |
| Tree ReportPTREEREP | 22 Jan 2025 | View |
| Part Plan indicating Typical Screw Pile Foundation LocationsPADDPLAN | 19 Feb 2025 | View |
| Info from agent re screw pile foundation planPADDINFO | 19 Feb 2025 | View |
| Parks & Open Spaces further commentsPCONSULT | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| SCC Highways commentsPCONSULT | 26 Jun 2025 | View |
| Approved 14.7.25 - Amended - Proposed Floor & Site PlanPAPPDWG | 9 Jul 2025 | View |
| Approved 14.7.25- Amended - Proposed Block & Roof PlanPAPPDWG | 9 Jul 2025 | View |
| Approved 14.7.25 - Amended - Proposed Elevations & 3D ViewsPAPPDWG | 9 Jul 2025 | View |
| Officer ReportPOFFREP | 14 Jul 2025 | View |
| Decision NoticePDECNOT | 14 Jul 2025 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Decision due date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourcePublicity end date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceExtension date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source
Decision & conditions
Decision NoticePlanning conditions
- The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 2596-09-B Proposed Floor Plans and Site Plan 2596-11-A Proposed Block and Roof Plan 2596-12-B Proposed Elevations and 3D Views 2596-03 Location Plan 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 parking as shown on the approved Drawing Number 2596-09-B Proposed Floor Plans and Site Plan shall be completed prior to first occupation of the development hereby approved and shall be retained for the lifetime of the development. Reason In the interest of highway safety.
- The external materials shall be completed in accordance with the submitted details prior to first occupation of the development hereby approved. Reason In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure compliance with Local Plan Policies CP3, CP15, CP16, RTC3 (where applicable) and the NPPF.
- The external walls of the first-floor extension shall be completed in a cream render, prior to first occupation of the development hereby approved. Reason In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure compliance with Local Plan Policies CP3, CP15, CP16, RTC3 (where applicable) and the NPPF.
- Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, the new windows at the eastern elevation of the first-floor extension shall be top hung and obscure glazed and shall thereafter be retained as such for the lifetime of the development. Reason In the interests of the amenity of neighbouring occupiers and to ensure compliance with Local Plan Policies CP3, CP15, CP16, RTC3 (where applicable) and the NPPF.
- No operations shall commence on site in connection with the development hereby approved until tree protection fencing in accordance with BS5837:2012 has been erected on site, with the purpose of protecting the existing Copper Beech tree (T1). The protective fencing shall be retained throughout the construction period. Reason The existing vegetation makes an important contribution to the visual amenity of the area. In accordance with Local Plan Policies CP3, CP12, CP14 and the NPPF.
- 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
- The works required to extend the frontage dropped kerbing on Coniston Way will require the relevant permit from our Traffic and Network Management Section. Please note that prior to the access being constructed you require Section 184 Notice of Approval from Staffordshire County Council. The link below provides a further link to 'vehicle dropped crossings' and an online 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, Tipping Street, STAFFORD, Staffordshire, ST16 2DH. (or email to trafficandnetwork@staffordshire.gov.uk) https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Highways/licences/Vehicle-access/VehicleAccessCrossings.aspx
- Cadent Gas Ltd Cadent Gas Ltd own and operate the gas infrastructure within the area of your development. There may be a legal interest (easements and other rights) in the land that restrict activity in proximity to Cadent assets in private land. The applicant must ensure that the proposed works do not infringe on legal rights of access and or restrictive covenants that exist. If buildings or structures are proposed directly above the apparatus the development may only take place following diversion of the apparatus. The applicant should apply online to have apparatus diverted in advance of any works, by visiting cadentgas.com/diversions Prior to carrying out works, including the construction of access points, please register on www.linesearchbeforeudig.co.uk to submit details of the planned works for review, ensuring requirements are adhered to.
