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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Variation of condition numbers 18 (Noise Mitigation Measures) and 19 (Approved Plans) of planning permission (CH/23/0137) to allow for alterations to acoustic mitigation measures, and the removal of condition number 4 (Contaminated Land).
Proposal details
- Reference
- CH/26/004
- Alternative references
- PP-14603491
- Ward
- Heath Hayes & Wimblebury
- Parish
- Heath Hayes and Wimblebury CP
- Agent
- Stephen Cox
- UPRN
- MAN000000000122729
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Approved 10.3.26 - Proposed ElevationsPAPPDWG | Not published | View |
| Technical Memo of Revised Acoustic Mitigation SchemePSUPINFO | Not published | View |
| Proposed Site PlanPSITEPLA | Not published | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataPAPPFRM | Not published | View |
| Env Health commentsPCONSULT | 12 Jan 2026 | View |
| Heath Hayes & Wimblebury PC commentsPCONSULT | 23 Jan 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportPOFFREP | 10 Mar 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticePDECNOT | 10 Mar 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
Decision NoticePlanning conditions
- The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than 24th August 2026. Reason To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990.
- The scheme shall take place in full accordance with the material details approved as part of discharge of condition application CH/23/0137/A, approved 18th November 2025. Reason In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure compliance with Local Plan Policies CP3,CP15,CP16,RTC3 (where applicable) and the National Planning Policy Framework.
- The scheme shall take place in full accordance with the remedial works approved as part of discharge of condition application CH/23/0137/A, approved 18th November 2025. The developer shall implement the approved remediation strategy in accordance with Environment Agency Land Contamination: Risk Management guidance, following which a verification report shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval. Reason To ensure that risks from land contamination to the future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, property and ecological systems in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework.
- The premises shall not be open for business outside the hours of 06:00 - 23:00 on any day. Reason To mitigate potential adverse impacts from noise on residential amenity in line with paragraphs 183-188 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
- Deliveries to the site and the collection of waste shall not take place outside the hours of 07:00 - 22:00 on any day. Reason To mitigate potential adverse impacts from noise on residential amenity in line with paragraphs 183-188 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
- Construction activities and deliveries of construction materials to the site shall not take place outside of the hours of 08:00 hours to 18:00 hours Monday to Friday, 08:00 hours to 13:00 hours on Saturday and at no time on Sundays and Bank / Public Holidays. 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 National Planning Policy Framework.
- The scheme shall take place in full accordance with the Construction Environment Management Plan approved as part of discharge of condition application CH/23/0137/A, approved 18th November 2025. Reason In the interests of highway safety,in accordance with Local Plan Policy CP3 and paragraph 116 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
- The development hereby approved shall not be occupied until the bike storage details approved as part of discharge of condition application CH/23/0137/A, approved 18th November 2025 have been implemented in full. Reason In the interest of highway safety. To comply with the principles set out in the National Planning Policy Framework.
- The proposed car parking, access, servicing and circulation areas as shown on the approved plans drawing No. 21-1892/04V shall be sustainably drained, hard surfaced in a bound material and marked out prior to the first occupation of the building 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 interest of highway safety. To comply with the principles set out in the National Planning Policy Framework.
- Prior to the commencement of any construction or site preparation works including any actions likely to interfere with the biological function of the retained trees and hedges, approved protective fencing shall be erected in the positions shown on the approved Tree & Hedge Protection layout drawing Ref Dwg. Landscape Proposals Drg.No.1D. Within the enclosed area known as the Tree Protection Zone, no work will be permitted without the written consent of the Local Planning Authority. No storage of material, equipment or vehicles will be permitted within this zone. Service routes will not be permitted to cross the Tree Protection Zones unless written consent of the Local Planning Authority is obtained. The Tree Protection Zone will be maintained intact and the vegetation within maintained until the cessation of all construction works or until the Local Planning Authority gives written consent for variation. Reason To ensure the retention and protection of the existing vegetation which makes an important contribution to the visual amenity of the area. In accordance with Local Plan Policies CP3,CP12,CP14 and the National Planning Policy Framework.
- The approved landscape works shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding season following the occupation of any buildings or the completion of the development whichever is the sooner. Reason In the interest of visual amenity of the area. In accordance with Local Plan Policies CP3,CP12,CP14 and the National Planning Policy Framework.
- Any trees or plants which within a period of five years from the date of planting die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased, shall be replaced in the following planting season with others of similar size and species unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation. Reason In the interests of visual amenity of the area. In accordance with Local Plan Policies CP3,CP12,CP14 and the National Planning Policy Framework.
- The scheme shall take place in full accordance with the External Management Plan approved as part of discharge of condition application CH/23/0137/A, approved 18th November 2025. Reason In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure compliance with Local Plan Policies CP3,CP15,CP16,RTC3 (where applicable) and the National Planning Policy Framework.
- The scheme shall take place in full accordance with the Bat and Bird Boxes and Hedgehog Fencing shown on drawing reference 21.1892.04W (proposed site plan) approved as part of discharge of condition application CH/23/0137/A, approved 18th November 2025. Reason In the interests of enhancing improving biodiversity habitat in accordance with Policy CP12 of the Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.
- The scheme shall take place in full accordance with drainage details approved as part of discharge of condition application CH/23/0137/A, approved 18th November 2025. The scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details before the development is first brought into use. This is to ensure that the development is provided with a satisfactory means of drainage as well as to prevent or to avoid exacerbating any flooding issues and to minimise the risk of pollution. Reason To prevent flooding by ensuring the satisfactory storage of / disposal of surface water from the site, in accordance with the requirements of the Local Plan and National Planning Policy Framework.
- The proposed Starbeam lighting as detailed by TL Thorlux Lighting together with the further details contained within the email dated 6th July 2023 shall be provided prior to the first use of the development hereby approved. Thereafter, the approved scheme shall be retained in accordance with the approved details and maintained in perpetuity. 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 National Planning Policy Framework..
- The noise mitigation measures as recommended within the Nova Acoustics revised mitigation scheme, reference NP-009087.2 (dated 26.11.24) shall be provided prior to the first use of the development hereby approved. Thereafter, the implemented measures shall be retained in perpetuity. 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 National Planning Policy Framework.
- The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: Drg No.21-1892 / L-d Location plan 21.1892.06H (proposed elevations) 21.1892.04W (proposed site plan) Drg No.21-1892 / 05e Proposed ground floor plans Drg No.21-1892 /06g Proposed elevations & Street Scene Drg.No. 23/4240/M50-0001 P3 Proposed External Plant Layout Landscape Proposals (and existing trees) Drg.No.1D dated May 22 Reason For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- The scheme shall take place in full accordance with solar panel details approved as part of discharge of condition application CH/23/0137/A, approved 18th November 2025. Prior to the first use of the site, the approved scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved plans and thereafter retained for the lifetime of the development. Reason In the interests of improving energy conservation in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework.
- 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 Coal Authority on 0345 762 6848. Further information is also available on the Coal Authority website at: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/the-coal-authority Severn Trent Severn Trent Water advise that there may be a public sewer located within the application site. Although our statutory sewer records do not show any public sewers within the area you have specified,there may be sewers that have been recently adopted under the Transfer Of Sewer Regulations 2011. Public sewers have statutory protection and may not be built close to, directly over or be diverted without consent and contact must be made with Severn Trent Water to discuss the proposals. Severn Trent will seek to assist in obtaining a solution which protects both the public sewer and the building. Please note that there is no guarantee that you 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 you contact 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. Please note if you wish to respond to this email please send it to Planning.apwest@severntrent.co.uk where we will look to respond within 10 working days. Environmental Health a.The site is known or suspected to be contaminated. The responsibility for safe development and secure occupancy of the site rests solely with the developer. b. Please note that Environmental Health comments relate to risks posed from land contamination to human health only; the Environment Agency and other agencies may have additional requirements. c. The Local Planning Authority will determine the application based on the information submitted to it. Please be aware that should a risk of harm from contamination remain post development, the applicant is likely to be liable under Part 2(a) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 for any additional remediation. d. The applicant is advised that should there be a requirement as part of the Remediation Strategy to treat, reuse or remove contaminated material on the site, the Environment Agency should be consulted, as these activities may need to be licensed or permitted. e. Cannock Chase Council is keen to liaise with all stakeholders involved in this application. As such, we recommend that a proposed scope of works is forwarded the Environmental Protection Department and agreed in principle prior to site investigation works being undertaken. Environmental Protection is also prepared to review draft copies of reports prior to final submission to the Local Planning Authority in order to ensure that works undertaken are sufficient to gain approval of contaminated land conditions. Further information regarding the requirements of Cannock Chase Council can be obtained from Environmental Protection (environmentalhealth@cannockchasedc.gov.uk / 01543 462621). Cadent 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/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. Crime Reduction Officer The applicant is asked to familarise themselves with the comments of the officer which are available on the website.
