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
Installation of 1 x internally illumated totem sign, 1 x non-illuminated welcome sign and 1 x internally illuminated fascia sign
Proposal details
- Reference
- CH/26/209
- Alternative references
- PP-15069498
- Ward
- Cannock Longford & Bridgtown
- Parish
- Bridgtown CP
- Agent
- Katie Williamson
- UPRN
- 100032223640
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Approved 3.9.26 - Location PlanPAPPDWG | 8 Jul 2026 | View |
| Approved 3.9.26 - Block PlansPAPPDWG | 8 Jul 2026 | View |
| Approved 3.9.26 - Advertisement DetailsPAPPDWG | 14 Jul 2026 | View |
| Application Form RedactedPAPPFRM | 14 Jul 2026 | View |
| Environmental Health CommentsPCONFID | 17 Jul 2026 | View |
| SCC Highways commentsPCONSULT | 3 Sept 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportPOFFREP | 3 Sept 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticePDECNOT | 3 Sept 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 consent is for a period of five years from the date of this decision. Reason To comply with the requirements of Regulation 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations (England) 2007.
- Any structure or hoarding erected or used principally for the purpose of displaying advertisements shall be maintained in a safe condition. Reason To comply with the requirements of Regulation 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations (England) 2007.
- The intensity of the illumination of the two digital display screens shall not exceed 3000 candelas per square metre (cd/m2) during the day and 600 candelas per square metre (cd/m2) during the hours of darkness in line with the maximum permitted recommended luminance as set out by 'The Institute of Lighting Professional's 'Professional Lighting Guide 05: The Brightness of Illuminated Advertisements'. Reason To ensure that the brightness of the advertisement does not have an adverse effect on the amenities of the area and to avoid distraction and confusion to drivers on the adjoining highway.
- The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: • 159826 – Proposed Plans • 159826 – Location Plan • 159826 – Block Plan Reason For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- The applicant is required to take responsibility for the fixtures and fittings associated with the signs and be liable for future maintenance and any claims made relating to them.
