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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
Permission for the change of use of the existing C2 class buildings to F1 (a) class (general education) use
Proposal details
- Reference
- CH/26/206
- Alternative references
- PP-15040281
- Ward
- Cannock Longford & Bridgtown
- Agent
- atilla Zirekoglu
- UPRN
- 100032223530
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataPAPPFRM | 26 Jun 2026 | View |
| Parking Block PlanPADDPLAN | 27 Aug 2026 | View |
| Taxi Stacking block planPADDPLAN | 27 Aug 2026 | View |
| Highways DetailsPPLAN | 14 Jul 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportPOFFREP | 25 Sept 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticePDECNOT | 25 Sept 2026 | View |
| Highways CommentsPCONSULT | 21 Sept 2026 | View |
| Environmental Health CommentsPCONSULT | 6 Aug 2026 | View |
| Cadent Gas pipe location planPCONSULT | 13 Aug 2026 | View |
| Cadent Gas commentsPCONSULT | 14 Aug 2026 | View |
| Staffs Police commentsPCONSULT | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| PhotoPADDINFO | 27 Aug 2026 | View |
| Response to Highways commentsPADDINFO | 27 Aug 2026 | View |
| Planning StatementPSUPINFO | 14 Jul 2026 | View |
| Approved 25.9.26 - Location plan and Block planPAPPDWG | 26 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Sports Hall Floor PlanPFLOORP | 22 Jul 2026 | View |
| Existing Science Block Floor PlanPFLOORP | 14 Jul 2026 | View |
| Existing Caretakers House Floor PlanPFLOORP | 14 Jul 2026 | View |
| Existing Music and Drama Block Floor PlanPFLOORP | 14 Jul 2026 | View |
| Existing Boarding House Floor PlanPFLOORP | 14 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
- The proposal has been assessed against the National Decision-Making Policies within the National Planning Policy Framework (2026), which promote a positive approach to sustainable development and support the approval of development proposals where they accord with the development plan and national policy. In this instance, the proposed development accords with the Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.
- Cadent Gas Cadent Gas Ltd own and operate the gas infrastructure within the area of your development. There may be a legal interest (easements and other rights) in the land that restrict activity in proximity to Cadent assets in private land. The applicant must ensure that the proposed works do not infringe on legal rights of access and or restrictive covenants that exist. If buildings or structures are proposed directly above the apparatus the development may only take place following diversion of the apparatus. The applicant should apply online to have apparatus diverted in advance of any works, by visiting cadentgas.com/our-services/gas-diversions Prior to carrying out works, including the construction of access points, please register on www.linesearchbeforeudig.co.uk to submit details of the planned works for review, ensuring requirements are adhered to.
- Prior to first use Secure, covered and safe cycle parking facilities shall be provided within the site prior to the first use of the development. These cycle parking facilities shall be retained in perpetuity. Reason In the interest of highway safety and support of sustainable transport methods.
- All other conditions The use hereby permitted use shall be carried out for no more than 120 pupils attending the school at any one time. No increase above 120 pupils shall take place unless and until a Traffic Management Strategy has first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Strategy shall assess the effects of the increased pupil numbers on the surrounding highway network and shall identify any mitigation measures necessary to ensure that there is no severe or unacceptable impact on highway safety or the operation of the local highway network. Any approved Traffic Management Strategy shall thereafter be implemented and maintained in accordance with the approved details. Reason In the interests of highway safety and to ensure the satisfactory operation of the local highway network in accordance with the development 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 development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: - As Existing Site Location and Block Plan - 4780-13-26-A Reason For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- The use of the premises as a school hereby permitted shall only operate between 07:30 hours and 19:00 hours on Mondays to Fridays. No teaching activities, pupil attendance, organised events, or other school-related activities shall take place outside these hours without the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority. The school shall not be open to pupils, visitors, or members of the public on Saturdays, Sundays, or Bank Holidays. Reason To safeguard the amenities of nearby residential occupiers in accordance with Policy SO2.2 and the National Planning Policy Framework
