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
Conversion of detached garage to Granny Annexe
Proposal details
- Reference
- CH/26/018
- Alternative references
- PP-14611831
- Ward
- Chadsmoor
- Agent
- Robert Shaw
- UPRN
- 100031620025
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Provision - DetailsPSUPINFO | 9 Jan 2026 | View |
| Approved 10.3.26 - Proposed Floor PlanPAPPDWG | 9 Jan 2026 | View |
| Existing Floor PlanPPLAN | 9 Jan 2026 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataPAPPFRM | 9 Jan 2026 | View |
| Supporting Statement redactedPSUPINFO | 13 Jan 2026 | View |
| Approved 10.3.26 - Location and Block PlanPAPPDWG | 13 Jan 2026 | View |
| Environmental Health CommentsPCONSULT | 22 Jan 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportPOFFREP | 10 Mar 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticePDECNOT | 10 Mar 2026 | 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 sourceDecision due date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
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 building to which this permission relates to shall only be used as ancillary to the main house. The building shall not be used at any time for commercial or residential lettings and shall not be sold or leased separately from the main house. Reason The application has been determined on the basis that the building will be used as ancillary accommodation to 19 Church Street, Cannock and its use as an independent dwelling or other use has not been fully assessed.
- The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: Site & Block Plan ED25-119-EB Rev A Proposed ED25-119-02 Reason For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
