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
Change of use of a former British Legion Club to a 14-bedroom HMO
Proposal details
- Reference
- CH/25/0032
- Alternative references
- PP-13736425
- Ward
- Cannock Park & Old Fallow
- Agent
- Joe Salt
- UPRN
- 200001838364
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Refused 4.4.25 - Ecological AppraisalPREFDWG | Not published | View |
| Refused 4.4.25 - Proposed ElevationsPREFDWG | Not published | View |
| Refused 4.4.25 - Proposed Site PlanPREFDWG | Not published | View |
| Refused 4.4.25 - Existing Site PlanPREFDWG | Not published | View |
| Refused 4.4.25 - Site Location PlanPREFDWG | Not published | View |
| Refused 4.4.25 - Existing ElevationsPREFDWG | Not published | View |
| Refused 4.4.25 - Existing Floor PlansPREFDWG | Not published | View |
| Refused 4.4.25 - Planning StatementPREFDWG | Not published | View |
| Refused 4.4.25 - Heritage StatementPREFDWG | Not published | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataPAPPFRM | Not published | View |
| Refused 4.4.25 - Noise Impact AssessmentPREFDWG | 6 Feb 2025 | View |
| Policy commentsPCONSULT | 12 Feb 2025 | View |
| Private Sector Housing commentsPCONSULT | 20 Feb 2025 | View |
| Ecology Officer commentsPCONSULT | 24 Feb 2025 | View |
| Ecology Officer further commentsPCONSULT | 24 Feb 2025 | View |
| Bridgtown Parish Council CommentsPNEIGHCO | 24 Feb 2025 | View |
| Economic Development commentsPCONSULT | 24 Feb 2025 | View |
| Environmental Health commentsPCONSULT | 24 Feb 2025 | View |
| Objection ReceivedPNEIGHCO | 4 Mar 2025 | View |
| Objection ReceivedPNEIGHCO | 4 Mar 2025 | View |
| Refused 4.4.25 - Amended - Proposed Floor PlansPREFDWG | 5 Mar 2025 | View |
| Highways CommentsPCONSULT | 21 Mar 2025 | View |
| Officer Committee ReportPOFFREP | 25 Mar 2025 | View |
| Officer C'ttee Report UPDATEPOFFREP | 1 Apr 2025 | View |
| Decision NoticePDECNOT | 4 Apr 2025 | View |
| Appeal - Start LetterAAPPSTAR | 2 May 2025 | View |
| Appeal - Screening DirectionPADDINFO | 24 Jun 2025 | View |
| Appeal Decision NoticeAPPDEC | 19 Dec 2025 | View |
| Appeal - Costs DecisionAPPDEC | 19 Dec 2025 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Publicity end date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceSite notice end date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceDecision due 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 Notice Appeal Decision Notice Appeal - Costs DecisionPlanning conditions
- The proposed intensity of the use of the building for 14 bedrooms would significantly harm residential amenity. As such, the proposal would be contrary to Policy CP3 of the Cannock Chase Local Plan and paragraph 135(f) of the National Planning Policy Framework.
- The increase in noise from the rear amenity area would have a detrimental impact on residential amenity. As such, the proposal would be contrary to Policy CP3 of the Cannock Chase Local Plan and paragraph 135(f) of the National Planning Policy Framework.
- The introduction of a 14 bedroom house in multiple occupation in this location would exacerbate incidents of anti-social behavior within the immediate area. As such, the proposal would be contrary to Policy CP3 of the Cannock Chase Local Plan and paragraphs 135(f) & 198(a) of the National Planning Policy Framework.
- Reason for Refusal of Planning Permission 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. However, in this instance the proposal fails to accord with the Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.
