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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Demolition of The Forum including all associated structures and external elements
Proposal details
- Reference
- CH/25/0189
- Alternative references
- PP-14105629
- Ward
- Cannock Longford & Bridgtown
- Agent
- Ghazala Javed
- UPRN
- 100032280186
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Site Block PlanPBLOCKPL | Not published | View |
| Approved 16.10.25 - Temporary Parking Management ReportPAPPDWG | Not published | View |
| Approved 16.10.25 - Interim Site RestorationPAPPDWG | Not published | View |
| Demolition Method SurveyPSUPPSTA | Not published | View |
| Approved 16.10.25 - Sequencing Plans - demolition and dismantlingPAPPDWG | Not published | View |
| Working ProgrammePSUPPSTA | Not published | View |
| Approved 16.10.25 - Travel Management PlanPAPPDWG | Not published | View |
| Approved 16.10.25 - Noise ReportPAPPDWG | Not published | View |
| Site Location PlanPLOCPLAN | Not published | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataPAPPFRM | Not published | View |
| Approved 16.10.25 - Predemolition Audit redactedPAPPDWG | 19 Jun 2025 | View |
| Approved 16.10.25 - Health and Safety Forum redactedPAPPDWG | 19 Jun 2025 | View |
| CEMP RedactedPSUPPSTA | 19 Jun 2025 | View |
| Planning Statement redactedPSUPPSTA | 19 Jun 2025 | View |
| HER commentsPCONSULT | 8 Jul 2025 | View |
| Police commentsPCONSULT | 16 Jul 2025 | View |
| Env Health commentsPCONSULT | 17 Jul 2025 | View |
| Policy commentsPCONSULT | 25 Jul 2025 | View |
| Interested Party commentsPNEIGHCO | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| Approved 16.10.25 - Demolition Method SurveyPAPPDWG | 22 Aug 2025 | View |
| Site PlanPPLAN | 22 Aug 2025 | View |
| Approved 16.10.25 - Proposed Fire EscapePAPPDWG | 22 Aug 2025 | View |
| Approved 16.10.25 - Heritage Impact AssessmentPAPPDWG | 22 Aug 2025 | View |
| Proposed Working HoursPSUPPSTA | 22 Aug 2025 | View |
| Consultations Response EmailPSUPPSTA | 26 Aug 2025 | View |
| Objection receivedPNEIGHCO | 26 Aug 2025 | View |
| Theatres Trust commentsPCONSULT | 27 Aug 2025 | View |
| Highways commentsPCONSULT | 27 Aug 2025 | View |
| Further objection receivedPNEIGHCO | 2 Sept 2025 | View |
| Historic England further commentsPCONSULT | 4 Sept 2025 | View |
| HER further commentsPCONSULT | 5 Sept 2025 | View |
| Staffs Police further commentsPCONSULT | 10 Sept 2025 | View |
| Fire & Rescue CommentsPCONSULT | 10 Sept 2025 | View |
| Economic Development CommentsPCONSULT | 11 Sept 2025 | View |
| Theatre Trust further commentsPCONSULT | 12 Sept 2025 | View |
| Agent response to comments/n'br lettersPSUPINFO | 19 Sept 2025 | View |
| Further objection receivedPNEIGHCO | 22 Sept 2025 | View |
| Additional information re. Cabot buildingPADDINFO | 25 Sept 2025 | View |
| Further objection receivedPNEIGHCO | 26 Sept 2025 | View |
| Approved 16.10.25 - The Forum Application for DemolitionPAPPDWG | 2 Oct 2025 | View |
| Officer Committee ReportPOFFREP | 6 Oct 2025 | View |
| Decision NoticePDECNOT | 16 Oct 2025 | View |
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Decision & conditions
Decision NoticePlanning conditions
- 1. 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.
- 2. No part of the development hereby permitted shall commence until a copy of a highway dilapidation survey has been submitted to Staffordshire County Council covering the site boundaries, adjacent footways and Church Street itself. Immediately following the completion of the development, a further survey of the aforementioned section of Church Street shall be undertaken and an agreed "Schedule of Dilapidations" shall be compiled. The extent of the damage attributed to the development hereby permitted shall then be jointly agreed and then rectified in accordance with details to be first submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of Highway Safety in accordance with Local Plan Policy CP10.
- 3. A) Prior to the commencement of the removal of the slab / foundations of the demolished building hereby permitted, a written scheme of archaeological investigation (‘The Scheme’) shall be submitted for the written approval of the Local Planning Authority. The Scheme shall provide details of the programme of archaeological works to be carried out within the site, including post excavation reporting and appropriate publication. B) The archaeological site work shall thereafter be implemented in full accordance with the written scheme of archaeological investigation approved under Part A. C) The next phase of development in this area shall not be occupied until the site investigation and post excavation assessment has been completed in accordance with the written scheme of archaeological investigation approved under Part A) and the provision made for analysis, publication and dissemination of the results and archive deposition has been secured. Reason: In the interests of assuring appropriate and proportionate archaeological monitoring and recording in accordance with Policy CP15 and NPPF Para 207.
- 4. The development hereby permitted shall be implemented in accordance with the submitted Construction Environmental Management Plan (Report No. Cannock/250805/CEMP), Sequencing Plans, Demolition & Dismantling Activities (dated 09.06.2025), Demolition Method Survey (Report No. 2912654/Methodology, Revision 4), Temporary Parking Management Report (Revision 2 dated 04.06.2025), and Traffic Management Plan (Report No. Cannock/250801/TMP) and shall be adhered to throughout the demolition works. Reason: In the interests of Highway Safety in accordance with Local Plan Policy CP10.
- 5. Demolition activities including deliveries and ground works, shall be restricted to the following times: • 08:00 – 18:00 Monday to Friday. • 08:00 – 13:00 Saturday. Construction/Demolition shall not be undertaken on a Sunday or a public holiday. The developer shall submit, in writing for the approval of the Local Planning Authority, details of any planned demolition activities outside of these times. Those works shall not commence without prior approval from the local planning authority. Reason: To ensure that the proposed development does not prejudice the enjoyment by neighbouring occupiers of their properties and to ensure compliance with the Local Plan Policy CP3 - Chase Shaping, Design and the NPPF.
- 6. The demolition shall be carried out in accordance with the latest submitted construction management plan (Cannock/250805/CEMP), unless otherwise approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To mitigate potential adverse impacts from demolition activities on local amenity in line with paragraphs 198 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
- 7. Demolition shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted noise assessment report produced by Riverside Environmental Services, Job ref.J329760, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority. Reason: To mitigate potential adverse impacts from construction noise on local amenity in line with paragraphs 198 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
- 8. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in strict accordance with the following approved documents and shall be adhered to throughout the demolition process: Demolition Method Survey – Rev 4 Phase 2 Forum Demolition – New Fire Escape Heritage Impact Assessment - 22 August 25 Pre-demolition Audit Report – Rev 2 Health and Safety Report 16652 Travel Management Plan Rev 2 Sequencing Plans Rev 3 Interim Site Restoration Rev 3 Temporary Parking Management Report dated 4 June 2025 Noise Report J329760 Letter to Inform Forum Planning Application Demolition dated 1 October 2025 Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- The demolition of the building hereby permitted shall be limited to the Forum shopping centre (and associated access ramps) and no other structure within the red line boundary without first obtaining a future planning consent. For the avoidance of doubt the demolition of the Theatre is excluded by this planning permission. Reason: In the interests of precision and defining the extent of consented demolition
- 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.
- All developers are required to contact Cadent's Plant Protection Team for approval before carrying out any works on site and ensuring requirements are adhered to. Email: plantprotection@cadentgas.com Tel: 0800 688 588 The works associated with this application will require a Highway Works Agreement with Staffordshire County Council. The applicant is requested to contact Staffordshire County Council in order to secure the agreement. The link below is to the Highway Agreements page on the county council’s website: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Highways/highwayscontrol/HighwaysWorkAgreements.aspx . Please complete and send all relevant information to road.adoptions@staffordshire.gov.uk . The applicant is advised to begin this process well in advance of any works taking place in order to meet any potential deadlines. The works associated with the requirement for a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order along Church Street will require an agreement with Staffordshire County Council. Please make contact as soon as possible with Emma Crutchley, Traffic & Network Coordination Manager by emailing: Emma.crutchley@staffordshire.gov.uk Please note that there is no guarantee that the applicant will be able to build over or close to any Severn Trent sewers, and where diversion is required there is no guarantee that you will be able to undertake those works on a self-lay basis. Every approach to build near to or divert our assets has to be assessed on its own merit and the decision of what is or isn’t permissible is taken based on the risk to the asset and the wider catchment it serves. It is vital therefore that the applicant contact Severn Trent Water us at the earliest opportunity to discuss the implications of our assets crossing your site. Failure to do so could significantly affect the costs and timescales of your project if it transpires diversionary works need to be carried out by Severn Trent. 100mm to 299mm diameter – 3m either side of the pipe, measured from the centreline of the sewer. 300mm to 999mm diameter – 5m either side of the pipe, measured from the centreline of the sewer. 1m diameter or greater – depends on numerous factors. However, if you apply 7.5m either side of the pipe, again, from the centreline of the sewer as rule of thumb.
