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
New external stairs, first floor internal alterations, loft conversion and removal of chimneys
Proposal details
- Reference
- CH/25/0323
- Alternative references
- PP-14400280
- Agent
- Steven Nightingale
- UPRN
- 10014217363
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Refused 15.15.25 - Existing and Proposed Plans and ElevationsPREFDWG | Not published | View |
| Refused 15.15.25 - Existing and Proposed Plans and ElevationsPREFDWG | Not published | View |
| Refused 15.15.25 - Site PlanPREFDWG | Not published | View |
| Refused 15.15.25 - Site Location PlanPREFDWG | Not published | View |
| Refused 15.15.25 - Application Form - Without Personal DataPREFDWG | Not published | View |
| Refused 15.15.25 - Design, Access and Planning StatementPREFDWG | 5 Nov 2025 | View |
| Refused 15.15.25 - PhotographsPREFDWG | 5 Nov 2025 | View |
| Private Sector Housing CommentsPCONSULT | 12 Nov 2025 | View |
| Ecology Officer commentsPCONSULT | 25 Nov 2025 | View |
| Objection ReceivedPNEIGHCO | 27 Nov 2025 | View |
| Officer ReportPOFFREP | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| Decision NoticePDECNOT | 15 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 source
Decision & conditions
Decision NoticePlanning conditions
- 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.
- The removal of original chimney stacks and addition of a large box dormer would harm the character and appearance of the Talbot Street/Lichfield Street Conservation Area by introducing an incongruous modern feature and eroding traditional architectural elements. This results in less than substantial harm to a designated heritage asset, with limited public benefit that does not outweigh the harm. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy CP15 of the Local Plan, the Council’s Design Guidance, Paragraphs 208 and 215 of the NPPF, and the statutory duty under Section 72(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
- The application fails to provide sufficient ecological information to assess the potential impact of the proposed demolition on roosting bats, a European Protected Species. In the absence of a Preliminary Roost Assessment, the Local Planning Authority cannot conclude that the proposal would not result in harm to bats. As such, the proposal is contrary to Policies CP12 and CP13 of the Cannock Chase Local Plan and paragraph 193 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
