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 Use of existing Commercial Units to include Use Classes E, B2 & B8, Units 11-17, including the replacement of curtain walling and reconfiguration of existing Car Parking and service area at Lakeside Business Park, Cannock WS11 0XE.
Proposal details
- Reference
- CH/25/0245
- Alternative references
- PP-14150005
- Ward
- Cannock Longford & Bridgtown
- Parish
- Bridgtown CP
- Agent
- Paul Turner
- UPRN
- 10008163670
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataPAPPFRM | Not published | View |
| Flood Risk Assessment & Drainage StrategyPSUPPSTA | 16 Oct 2025 | View |
| Existing Site LayoutPPLAN | Not published | View |
| Existing Ground Floor PlanPPLAN | Not published | View |
| Existing ElevationsPPLAN | Not published | View |
| Existing First Floor PlanPPLAN | Not published | View |
| Officer ReportPOFFREP | 22 Oct 2025 | View |
| Decision NoticePDECNOT | 23 Oct 2025 | View |
| Design, Access and Planning StatementPDNAS | Not published | View |
| Flood Team further commentsPCONSULT | 17 Oct 2025 | View |
| Environmental Health CommentsPCONSULT | 12 Aug 2025 | View |
| Canal Trust CommentsPCONSULT | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| SCC Highways commentsPCONSULT | 28 Aug 2025 | View |
| Flood Team commentsPCONSULT | 1 Sept 2025 | View |
| Approved 22.10.25 - Site Location PlanPAPPDWG | 7 Aug 2025 | View |
| Approved 22.10.25 - Proposed Site Layout PlanPAPPDWG | 7 Aug 2025 | View |
| Approved 22.10.25 - Proposed SectionsPAPPDWG | 7 Aug 2025 | View |
| Approved 22.10.25 - Proposed Ground Floor PlanPAPPDWG | Not published | View |
| Approved 22.10.25 - Proposed ElevationsPAPPDWG | Not published | View |
| Approved 22.10.25 - Proposed First Floor PlanPFLOORP | Not published | View |
| Proposed Site Layout - Track Plot Analysis - ExitPSITELAY | Not published | View |
| Proposed Site Layout - Track Plot Analysis - EntryPSITELAY | Not published | 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.
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Council sourceExtension date
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Council source
Decision & conditions
Decision NoticePlanning conditions
- 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.
- 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.
- No materials shall be used for the external surfaces of the development other than those specified on the application. 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: Location Plan 273-0224 P08 Rev B Site Layout / Block Plan Proposed 273-0224 P100 Rev C Ground Floor Plan As Proposed 273-0224 P101 Rev B Proposed Floor Plans 273-0224 P101 Rev A Proposed Elevations 273-0224 P103 Rev B Proposed Sections 273-0224 P104 Reason For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- The proposed car parking, access, servicing and circulation areas as shown on the approved plans drawing no. P100 shall be hard surfaced in a bound material, lit and marked out prior to the first occupation of the site hereby permitted. Thereafter these parking/servicing areas shall be retained in accordance with the approved plans for the lifetime of the development, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason In the interests of highway safety.
- 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 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
