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Cannock Chase District Council
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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Cannock Chase District Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates

1,151Searchable applications

117Recorded as pending

89%Approval rate · 994 approved or refused records

106Refused applications

888 approved · 106 refused · 33 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 7 Aug 2023 to 29 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 4 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

Planning information Planning & Building Contact planning Contacting Building Control | Cannock Chase District Council Local plan Planning Policy | Cannock Chase District Council Pre-application advice 5. Pre-application Advice | Cannock Chase District Council

Council contacts

Planning enquiries01159713550 Council source

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas8 mapped area records

Article 4 direction areas6 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified

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More application records

Decision made 10 Dec 2024 Refused. Delegated.CH/24/246
Prior approval for the change of use of shop to a 1 x bed apartment
26 - 28, QUEEN'S COURT, Wolverhampton Road, Cannock, WS11 1AH
Received 2 Sept 2024
Decision made 16 Mar 2026 Full - Approval with Conditions. Delegated.CH/25/0350
Erection of a first floor extension, porch and canopy
7, Sherbrook Road, Staffordshire, Cannock, WS11 1HJ
Received 9 Dec 2025
Registered application. Delegated.CH/25/0124
Approval of reserved matters (matters of Appearance, Landscape, Layout and Scale) for 47 dwellings, associated landscaping and internal access pursuant to outline consent ref CH/19/422
Area E, Land West of Pye Green Road, Hednesford
Received 14 Apr 2025
Registered application. Delegated.CH/24/164
Application for a lawful development certificate for the change of use from Class C3(a) to Class C2 to provide a care home for up to three children
17, Chester Road, Rugeley, WS15 1GD
Received 18 Jun 2024
Decision made 11 Feb 2026 Full - Approval with Conditions. Delegated.CH/25/0370
Single storey garage extension to front
3, Willowherb Close, Cannock, WS11 7FL
Received 19 Dec 2025
Decision made 20 Aug 2025 Full - Approval with Conditions. Delegated.CH/25/0160
Retrospective application for Solar Panels onto the Public House
14, THE SAMSON BLEWITT PUBLIC HOUSE, Public House, Rosehill, Cannock, WS12 4RT
Received 6 May 2025
This application was decided on 03 Aug 2026CH/26/221
Staffordshire County Council consultation in connection with application to vary conditions of planning permission S.18/09/4126 W to amend the site layout (LPA reference SCC/26/0062/VOC) at Land adjacent to the Severn Trent Water Sewage Treatment Works, Lichfield Road, Rugeley
SEVERN TRENT WATER AUTHORITY, SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS, Lichfield Road, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford
Received 22 Jul 2026
Registered application. Delegated.CH/24/304
Installation of 2No. internally illuminated digitally printed flexface & boxes, 3No. Internally illuminated folded aluminium trays and 7No. digital vinyls
10 C, Middletons Mobil, Flooring Superstore, Orbital Retail Park, Voyager Drive, Cannock, Norton Canes, WS11 8XP
Received 7 Nov 2024
Registered application. Delegated.CH/26/183/A
Application to discharge the pre-commencement Statutory Biodiversity Net Gain Condition of planning application CH/26/183
ADVENTURE FOREST LIMITED, Go Ape, BIRCHES VALLEY FOREST CENTRE, Birches Valley, Etchinghill, Rugeley, WS15 2UQ
Received 23 Sept 2026
Decision made 02 Jun 2025 Approved. Delegated.CH/25/0114
Prior approval for the change of use of a commercial building to residential use falling within Class C3
53, Horse Fair, Staffordshire, Rugeley, WS15 2EJ
Received 8 Apr 2025
Decision made 17 Sep 2025 Full - Approval with Conditions. Delegated.CH/25/0247
Single storey side extension
20, Banbury Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1NR
Received 7 Aug 2025
Registered application. Delegated.CH/25/0050
Change of use of the building from retail (Use Class E) to a mixed use which comprises commercial (Use Class E) on the ground floor with a flat (Use Class C3) to the rear; and, 8-bedroom HMO (Sui generis) on part ground, first and second floor.
17, CLINTON CARDS, Lower Brook Street, Rugeley, WS15 2BZ
Received 14 Jan 2025
Decision made 15 Sep 2026 Withdrawn. Full Planning Committee.CH/26/165
Variation of condition no. 4 (Opening Hours) of planning consent CH/25/0175 to allow 24hr opening of petrol filling station
Tower Garage, Brindley Road, Pye Green, Cannock, WS12 4LL
Received 21 May 2026
Registered application. Delegated.CH/24/106
Non-material amendment to application CH/23/0407 to replace existing plans with amended plans
68, Sandy Lane, Rugeley, WS15 2LF
Received 15 Apr 2024
Decision made 13 May 2026 Full - Approval with Conditions. Delegated.CH/26/110
Residential garden annex
10, Highfield Road, Cannock, WS12 2DX
Received 30 Mar 2026
Decision made 27 Aug 2026 Full - Approval with Conditions. Delegated.CH/26/207
Single storey side and rear extension
35 Breeze Avenue, Norton Canes, Cannock, Staffordshire WS11 9QB
Received 3 Jul 2026
Decision made 19 May 2026 Full - Approval with Conditions. Delegated.CH/26/099
Proposed single storey sun room in place of conservatory.
22 Meadowlark Close, Hednesford, Cannock, Staffordshire WS12 1UE
Received 24 Mar 2026
Registered application. .CH/25/0289
Part retrospective application for the erection of a framed porch, re-render façade, replacement UPVC framed windows and erection of fencing to enclose bin store and smoking area. Conversion of first floor to create 6 double bedroom B&B and managers accommodation.
18, CHADSMOOR PROGRESSIVE W M S, Burns Street, Cannock, WS11 6DR
Received 4 Sept 2025
Decision made 23 Sep 2026 Full - Approval with Conditions. Delegated.CH/26/183
Installation of nets high ropes course and associated reception and shelter.
Go Ape, BIRCHES VALLEY FOREST CENTRE, Birches Valley, Etchinghill, Rugeley, WS15 2UQ
Received 9 Jun 2026
Decision made 11 Jun 2026 Full - Approval with Conditions. Delegated.CH/26/121
Proposed change of use of land from "Sui Generis" to C3
land adjacent to 61 , John Street, Chadsmoor, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 5HP
Received 2 Mar 2026
Decision made 07 May 2026 Full - Approval with Conditions. Delegated.CH/26/083
Single storey rear extension
52, North Street, Cannock, WS11 0BA
Received 13 Mar 2026
Registered application. .CH/24/325
Installation of solar PV system on existing roof
Park Plaza, Hayes Way, Heath Hayes, Cannock, WS12 2DB
Received 29 Nov 2024
Decision made 13 Apr 2026 Full - Approval with Conditions. Delegated.CH/26/074
Erection of a detached double garage with room above for use ancillary to the main dwelling following demolition of existing
61, New Penkridge Road, Cannock, WS11 1HW
Received 5 Mar 2026
Decision made 21 Jan 2026 Full - Approval with Conditions. Delegated.CH/25/0309
Erection of a 2x two storey side extensions, single storey rear extension and a detached double garage
58, Hagley Road, Rugeley, WS15 2AW
Received 1 Oct 2025

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