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Application overview
Demolition of The Cabot including all associated structures and external element
Proposal details
- Reference
- CH/25/0361
- Alternative references
- PP-14559653
- Ward
- Cannock Longford & Bridgtown
- Agent
- Ghazala Javed
- UPRN
- MAN000000000123512
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Sequencing PlansPSUPINFO | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Approved 5.2.26 - Traffic Management PlanPAPPDWG | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Application Form Without Personal DataPAPPFRM | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Heritage Assessment AddendumPSUPINFO | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Planning StatementPSUPINFO | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Location PlanPLOCPLAN | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Approved 5.2.26 - Demolition Method SurveyPAPPDWG | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Approved 5.2.26 - CEMPPAPPDWG | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Approved 5.2.26 - Schedule of Site Restoration RequirmentsPAPPDWG | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Approved 5.2.26 - Temporary Parking Management Report - RedactedPAPPDWG | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Approved 5.2.26 - Noise ReportPAPPDWG | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Heritage Impact AssessmentPSUPINFO | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Approved 5.2.26 - Pre-Demo Audit - RedactedPAPPDWG | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Approved 5.2.26 - H & S Report - RedactedPAPPDWG | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Cadent Gas pipe location planPCONSULT | 29 Dec 2025 | View |
| Cadent Gas commentsPCONSULT | 29 Dec 2025 | View |
| Highways CommentsPCONSULT | 5 Jan 2026 | View |
| Environmental Health CommentsPCONSULT | 5 Jan 2026 | View |
| HER commentsPCONSULT | 8 Jan 2026 | View |
| Historic England commentsPCONSULT | 12 Jan 2026 | View |
| Econ Dev commentsPCONSULT | 12 Jan 2026 | View |
| Policy commentsPCONSULT | 16 Jan 2026 | View |
| Officer Committee ReportPOFFREP | 27 Jan 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticePDECNOT | 5 Feb 2026 | 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. The development hereby permitted shall be implemented in accordance with the submitted Construction Environmental Management Plan (Report No. Cannock/20250310/CEMP), Sequencing Plans, Demolition & Dismantling Activities (dated 15.10.2025), Demolition Method Survey (Report No. 2912734/METHODOLOGY, Revision 1), Temporary Parking Management Report (Revision 1 dated 04.12.2025), and Traffic Management Plan (Report No. Cannock/20092/TMP) and shall be adhered to throughout the demolition works. Reason: In the interests of Highway Safety in accordance with Local Plan Policy CP10.
- 3. 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.
- Before any demolition commences, a replacement street lighting design shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved street lighting design shall thereafter be implemented prior to the existing lighting units on the Cabot building and former Barclays Bank being removed. Reason: In the interests of Highway Safety in accordance with Local Plan Policy CP10.
- 5. 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.
- 6. 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.
- 7. Demolition shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted Noise Monitoring Scheme produced by Riverside Environmental Services, Job ref.J357189, 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.
- 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 1 Schedule of Site Restoration Requirements – Report number 251101 Pre-demolition Audit Report – Report Number 20251010 Health and Safety Report – Report Number 20250310 Travel Management Plan Rev 1 Temporary Parking Management Report Noise Report - Job ref.J357189 Construction Environment Management Plan Rev 2 Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- 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.
- CADENT GAS Cadent Gas Ltd own and operate the gas infrastructure within the area of your development. There may be a legal interest (easements and other rights) in the land that restrict activity in proximity to Cadent assets in private land. The applicant must ensure that the proposed works do not infringe on legal rights of access and or restrictive covenants that exist. If buildings or structures are proposed directly above the apparatus the development may only take place following diversion of the apparatus. The applicant should apply online to have apparatus diverted in advance of any works, by visiting cadentgas.com/our-services/gas-diversions Prior to carrying out works, including the construction of access points, please register on www.linesearchbeforeudig.co.uk to submit details of the planned works for review, ensuring requirements are adhered to.
- HIGHWAY WORKS 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 The following highway feature is to be removed and re-located: Lighting units (6, 8 & 11) which are currently attached to the Cabot building façade and former Barclays Bank. Please contact the Highway Authority to arrange for the removal and re-location of the units by contacting – lightingforstaffordshire@eonenergy.com
