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
Variation of condition no. 3 (Approved Plans) of planning permission CH/25/0358 to allow for addition of a side extension and alterations to design.
Proposal details
- Reference
- CH/26/171
- Alternative references
- PP-14967904
- Ward
- Hednesford Hills & Rawnsley
- Parish
- Cannock Wood CP,
- Agent
- John Mason
- UPRN
- 100031640506
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataPAPPFRM | Not published | View |
| Cannock Wood PC commentsPCONSULT | 15 Jun 2026 | View |
| Approved 2.7.26 - Amended PlansPAPPDWG | 24 Jun 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportPOFFREP | 2 Jul 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticePDECNOT | 2 Jul 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 7th March 2028, the expiration of three years beginning with the date on which the original permission was 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 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. *As approved under extant planning permission CH25/0358: • Front Property Alteration – 3082-9001-E • *Garage Proposals - 3085-03-D Reason For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- Cadent Gas Cadent Gas Ltd own and operate the gas infrastructure within the area of your development. Prior to carrying out works, please register on www.linesearchbeforeudig.co.uk to submit details of the planned works for review, ensuring requirements are adhered to.
- Bats informative All bat species found in the U.K. are protected under The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended) and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). It is a criminal offence to kill, injure, capture or disturb a bat; and to damage, destroy or obstruct access to a bat roost. There is an unlimited fine and/or up to six months imprisonment for such offences. Bats can be found in many buildings and trees, even those that initially appear to be unsuitable. If any evidence of bats is discovered at any stage then development works must immediately halt and a licensed bat consultant ecologist and Natural England (0300 060 3900) contacted for advice on how to proceed. The Local Planning Authority should also be informed. This advice should be passed on to any persons/contractors carrying out the development.
- 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
