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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
Garage conversion involving raising of roof height, and single storey rear extension
Proposal details
- Reference
- CH/26/118
- Alternative references
- PP-14838367
- Ward
- Cannock Longford & Bridgtown
- Agent
- ALEXANDER CROOK
- UPRN
- 100031635480
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs and photomontagesPPHOTO | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Approved 18.5.26 - Proposed Parking PlanPAPPDWG | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Location PlanPPLAN | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing Site PlanPPLAN | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing ElevationsPPLAN | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing Floor PlansPPLAN | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Approved 18.5.26 - Proposed ElevationsPAPPDWG | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Approved 18.5.26 - Proposed Floor PlanPAPPDWG | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Approved 18.5.26 - Proposed Block PlanPAPPDWG | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Approved 18.5.26 - Proposed Location PlanPAPPDWG | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Approved 18.5.26 - Proposed Site PlanPAPPDWG | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing Block PlanPPLAN | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataPAPPFRM | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportPOFFREP | 18 May 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticePDECNOT | 19 May 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Publicity end date
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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.
- The materials to be used for the external surfaces of the development shall be of the same type, colour and texture as those used on the existing building. Reason In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure compliance with Local Plan Policies SO1.1, SO1.2, SO2.2 & SO8.3 (where applicable) and the NPPF.
- The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: • Prop. Site Plan • Proposed Elevation – P4 • Proposed Floor Plans – P3 • Prop. Location Map • Car Parking • Prop. Block Plan Reason For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- The garage conversion to which this permission relates to shall only be used as ancillary to the main house. The hereby approved conversion 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 3 St Lukes Close, Cannock and its use as an independent dwelling or other.
- Mining Remediation 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 Mining Remediation Authority on 0345 762 6846 or if a hazard is encountered on site call the emergency line 0800 288 4242. Further information is also available on the Mining Remediation Authority website at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/mining-remediation-authority
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