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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Variation of condition number 7 (Approved Plans) of application CH/25/0205 to allow for changes to materials of hard surfacing
Proposal details
- Reference
- CH/26/077
- Alternative references
- PP-14678325
- Ward
- Chadsmoor
- Agent
- Paul Harris
- UPRN
- 100031635651
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Approved 5.5.26 - External FinishesPAPPDWG | 19 Feb 2026 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataPAPPFRM | 19 Feb 2026 | View |
| Approved 5.5.26 - Proposed Site LayoutPAPPDWG | 20 Feb 2026 | View |
| Network Rail commentsPCONSULT | 12 Mar 2026 | View |
| SCC Highways CommentsPCONSULT | 30 Mar 2026 | View |
| Landscape commentsPCONSULT | 1 Apr 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportPOFFREP | 5 May 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticePDECNOT | 5 May 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
Decision NoticePlanning conditions
- No further construction works above ground level shall take place until an up-to-date Arboricultural Impact Assessment (AIA) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The submitted details shall: a) assess the current condition of all retained trees affected by the development; b) identify any damage arising from works already undertaken; c) set out measures for remediation, mitigation and/or replacement planting where harm has occurred; and d) Include details of arboricultural supervision for any remaining works. All approved measures shall be implemented in full and retained for the duration of construction. Reason: To protect retained trees and ensure any harm arising from works undertaken to date is appropriately mitigated, in the interests of visual amenity in accordance with the relevant Local Plan policies and the NNPF.
- The development hereby approved shall take place in full accordance with the Construction Management Plan ref. 22-005/CMS01B approved under discharge of condition application reference CH/25/0205/A on 28th April 2026. Reason In the interest of highway safety.
- Where remediation works have been carried out in pursuance of the recommendations detailed on page 29 of the Ground Investigation report, produced by ASL (reference 23122-042-10), 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 prior to first occupation of the development. 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 development hereby approved shall not be occupied until the surfacing, parking areas and access has been provided in full accordance with DWG reference Planning Layout 22-005/002 Rev B. Thereafter, the approved details shall be managed for the lifetime of the development. Reason In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure compliance with Local Plan Policies SO1.2 and SO2.2 and the NPPF.
- The boundary treatments shall be provided in accordance with the approved details, as identified on plan reference 25-005/002 Rev B, prior to the first occupation of the dwelling the respective boundary treatment is to serve and thereafter shall be retained for the life of the development. Reason In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure compliance with Local Plan Policies SO1.2 and SO2.2 and the NPPF.
- This approval of Reserved Matters is granted in respect of Outline permission CH/22/0255 and the development hereby approved shall comply in all respects with the terms of that permission and the conditions imposed on it. Reason For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: - Planning Layout 22-005-02 Rev B - External Finishes Plan22-005-05 Rev B - Landscape Proposals BEA-25-052-02 - Site Location Plan 22-005-01 - Type B Plans and Elevations 22-005-04 - Type A Plans and Elevations 22-005-03 Reason For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- No materials shall be used for the external surfaces of the development other than those specified within the application and on the External Finishes Plan DWG Reference 22-005-05 Rev B. Reason In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure compliance with Local Plan Policies SO1.2 and SO2.2 and the NPPF.
- The approved landscape works shown on Dwg. Nos BEA-25-052-02 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 interests of visual amenity and to ensure compliance with Local Plan Policies SO1.2 and SO2.2 and the NPPF.
- Any tree, hedge or shrub planted as part of the approved landscape and planting scheme (or replacement tree/hedge) on the site, which dies or is lost through any cause during a period of 5 years from the date of first planting, shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species. Reason In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure compliance with Local Plan Policies SO1.2 and SO2.2 and the NPPF.
- Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015, or any subsequent re-enactment thereof, no fences, walls or other means of enclosure shall be erected between any elevation of the proposed dwellings and any highway boundary or boundary to a private drive, without the prior written permission, on application to the Local Planning Authority. Reason In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure compliance with Local Plan Policies SO1.2 and SO2.2 and the NPPF.
- If during development, contamination not previously identified is found to be present at the site, no further development (unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority) shall be carried out until either: A site investigation has been designed and undertaken in accordance with details approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, a risk assessment has been produced and a method statement detailing remediation requirements using the information obtained from the site investigation has been approved by the Local Planning Authority; or If the above has been previously undertaken, the developer has submitted and obtained written approval from the Local Planning Authority for an addendum to the method statement detailing how this unsuspected contamination shall be dealt with. Reason In order to enable the development to proceed in a safe environment and to protect the health and safety of its occupiers and to ensure compliance with Local Plan Policy CP3 and the NPPF.
- 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
- • The developer will ensure that there are road vehicle incursion prevention measures on parking spaces adjacent to the railway to prevent accidental incursion of vehicles onto the existing operational railway. RVI measures to be agreed with NR. • Trespass proof fencing adjacent to the railway boundary set back 1m. the type to be agreed with NR. • All excavation/earthworks within 10m of the railway boundary require NR agreement. • Drainage must not include soakaways within 30m of the railway boundary to ensure there is no risk of flooding/slippage or pollution to the railway. All surface & foul water require extraction from site within 30m via a closed sealed pipe system. • All works to be undertaken within the applicant’s land ownership and there must be no NR land included within the red line proposal area. For the avoidance of doubt this should be confirmed with NR. • All scaffolding to be undertaken within applicant’s land – no over-sailing the railway boundary. • RAMS for the proposal to be agreed with NR. - Applicant to ensure that the dwellings mitigating existing railway noise & vibration and that these may alter. The railway operates 24/7, 365. • Access to the railway must be maintained. • A BAPA (basic asset protection agreement) will be required to facilitate this proposal.
- Staffordshire County Council as Highway Authority would not formally adopt the proposed development, however, the development will require approval under Section 7 of the Staffordshire Act 1983. This Form X does not constitute a detailed design check. The applicant is requested to contact Staffordshire County Council to ensure that approvals and agreements are secured before commencement of works. It will, therefore, be necessary for maintenance/management arrangements for the access road and internal layout to be submitted to the Highway Authority with a view to securing an exemption under Section 219 of the Highways Act 1980. Although the road layout will not be to adoptable standard, the roadways within the site will still need to be constructed to be 'fit for purpose'.
