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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Variation of condition no. 10 (Approved Plans) of planning consent CH/25/0235 to allow for an alternative canopy/wash bay design
Proposal details
- Reference
- CH/26/194
- Alternative references
- PP-14967286
- Ward
- Hednesford Hills & Rawnsley
- Parish
- Hednesford CP
- Agent
- Samuel Westcott
- UPRN
- MAN000000000122775
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Approved 11.8.26 - Proposed Site SectionsPAPPDWG | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Approved 11.8.26 - Proposed ElevationsPAPPDWG | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Approved 11.8.26 - Proposed Site LayoutPAPPDWG | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Location PlanPLOCPLAN | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataPAPPFRM | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Environmental Health commentsPCONSULT | 24 Jun 2026 | View |
| Parks & Open Spaces commentsPCONSULT | 10 Jul 2026 | View |
| Hednesford TC commentsPCONSULT | 13 Jul 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportPOFFREP | 11 Aug 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticePDECNOT | 11 Aug 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
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Publicity end date
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Council source
Decision & conditions
Decision NoticePlanning conditions
- The effect of paragraph 13 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is that, subject to some exemptions, every grant of planning permission in England is deemed to have been granted subject to the biodiversity gain condition that development may not begin unless: (a) a Biodiversity Gain Plan has been submitted to the planning authority, and (b) the planning authority has approved the plan. This objective is for development to deliver at least a 10% increase in biodiversity value relative to the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat. This increase can be achieved through onsite biodiversity gains, registered offsite biodiversity gains or statutory biodiversity credits, in that order of priority. Based on the information available this permission is considered to be one which WILL require the approval of a Biodiversity Gain Plan before development is begun because none of the statutory exemptions are considered to apply. The planning authority, for the purposes of determining whether to approve a Biodiversity Gain Plan in respect of this permission is Cannock Chase Council. The Biodiversity Gain Plan should be submitted as an ‘application for approval of details reserved by condition following grant of planning permission’ via the Planning Portal. When submitting an application to discharge the biodiversity gain condition the LPA requests that the applicant uses the standard national templates for a Biodiversity Gain Plan and a Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan. Submit a biodiversity gain plan - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) The biodiversity gain condition cannot be removed or varied.
- The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than 15th January 2029, 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.
- Before the commencement of any works other than demolition, including works and deliveries associated with construction, a Construction Management Plan (CMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The management plan shall include: - Construction and delivery hours (to avoid school opening and closing times) - Arrangements for the parking of site operatives - Storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development. - Measures to remove mud or debris carried onto the adopted highway. Reason In the interest of highway safety.
- Prior to the commencement of any construction or site preparation works, approved protective fencing shall be erected in the positions shown on the approved Tree Protection Plan ref 1808-TPP Rev 3. 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 SO7.4 and SO2.2 and the NPPF.
- The development hereby permitted shall not be first occupied until the approved drainage details, as shown on the following plans, have been implemented in full. The details shall be maintained for the lifetime of the development: • 250426-SUB-XX-XX-DR-C-02400-S2-P01 • 250426-SUB-XX-XX-DR-C-02300-S2-P02 • 250426-SUB-XX-XX-DR-C-02402-S2-P03 • 250426-SUB-XX-XX-DR-C-02401-S2-P02 • S250426-SUB-XX-XX-RP-D-001_DRAINAGE STRATEGY MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE_R02 Reason 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.
- Means of illumination of the site shall be completed in full accordance with the approved scheme as detailed within document ref. Lighting Assessment P189-900 prior to the first use of the development hereby approved. The details shall be implemented prior to first occupation and shall be retained for the lifetime of the development. Reason In the interests of protecting the amenity of neighbouring occupiers from light pollution in accordance with Policy SO2.2 of the Cannock Chase District Local Plan and the NPPF.
- The development hereby permitted shall not be brought into use until the access and parking areas have been provided in accordance with Drawing No. 492-AL(99)01 - Proposed Site Layout and CANN-FRO-CAR-006-P-09D Finishes Plan and shall thereafter be retained for the lifetime of the development. Reason In the interest of highway safety.
- No trees or hedges shown as retained on Dwg No. 492-AL(99)01 - Proposed Site Layout shall be cut down, topped, lopped, uprooted or removed without the prior written permission of the Local Planning Authority nor shall they be wilfully damaged or destroyed. Any trees or hedges which, within a period of 5 years from completion of the development are cut down, topped, lopped or uprooted without permission of the Local Planning Authority or become seriously damaged or diseased or die shall be replaced in the next planting season with similar size and species unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation. Reason The existing vegetation makes an important contribution to the visual amenity of the area. In accordance with Local Plan Policies SO7.4 and SO2.2 and the NPPF.
- The site shall not be open for business outside the hours of 08:00hrs to 22:00hrs, daily. 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 SO2.2 and the NPPF.
- The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: • CANN-FRO-CAR-006-P-01F Block and Location Plan • CANN-FRO-CAR-006-P-09D Finishes Plan • CANN-FRO-CAR-006-P-11B Existing and Proposed Site Levels • Lighting Assessment P189-900 Carbana Cannock • Ancillary Equipment Plan FRO-CAR-006-P-10 Rev B • 492-AL(99)01 - Proposed Site Layout. • 492-AL(99)02 - Proposed Site Sections/Elevations. • 492-AL(99)01 - Proposed Plans and Elevations. Reason For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning
- 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.
- 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
