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
Single storey rear extension and elevation alterations including demolition and replacement garage.
Proposal details
- Reference
- CH/25/0157
- Alternative references
- PP-14003012
- Ward
- Hednesford Hills & Rawnsley
- Parish
- Cannock Wood CP,
- Agent
- John Mason
- UPRN
- MAN000000000122213
Sign in to view all collected council fields and recorded changes.
Sign in to view collected detailsDocuments 9 of 9
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Approved 3.7.25 - Existing and Proposed Garage PlansPAPPDWG | Not published | View |
| Approved 3.7.25 - Existing and Proposed Plans and ElevationsPAPPDWG | Not published | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataPAPPFRM | Not published | View |
| Cadent Gas commentsPCONSULT | 23 May 2025 | View |
| Cadent Gas pipe location planPCONSULT | 2 Jun 2025 | View |
| Cadent Gas comments (holding objection)PCONSULT | 2 Jun 2025 | View |
| Cannock Wood PC commentsPCONSULT | 23 Jun 2025 | View |
| Officer ReportPOFFREP | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Decision NoticePDECNOT | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
Documents open on the council website. Browse council documents if a link has changed.
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 sourceDecision due date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source
Decision & conditions
Decision NoticePlanning conditions
- Bats informative All bat species found in the U.K. are protected under The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended) and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). It is a criminal offence to kill, injure, capture or disturb a bat; and to damage, destroy or obstruct access to a bat roost. There is an unlimited fine and/or up to six months imprisonment for such offences. Bats can be found in many buildings and trees, even those that initially appear to be unsuitable. If any evidence of bats is discovered at any stage then development works must immediately halt and a licensed bat consultant ecologist and Natural England (0300 060 3900) contacted for advice on how to proceed. The Local Planning Authority should also be informed. This advice should be passed on to any persons/contractors carrying out the development
- 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.
- Mining Remediation 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 Mining Remediation Authority on 0345 762 6846 or if a hazard is encountered on site call the emergency line 0800 288 4242. Further information is also available on the Mining Remediation Authority website at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/mining-remediation-authority
- 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 materials to be used for the external surfaces of the development shall be of the same type, colour and texture as those used on the existing building. 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 development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: - Existing Survey & Extension Proposals - 3082-02 Rev: F - Garage Proposals - 3082-03 Rev: B Reason For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- Cadent Gas Cadent Gas Ltd own and operate the gas infrastructure within the area of your development. Prior to carrying out works, please register on www.linesearchbeforeudig.co.uk to submit details of the planned works for review, ensuring requirements are adhered to.
