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(1) Consolidation of the existing permitted open windrow composting operations including all development permitted by planning permission S.13/22/467 W but excluding all elements related to Anaerobic Digestion; (2) Removal of the steel works for the partly built Anaerobic Digester building; (3) Construction of a concrete storage area with storage bays; (4) Retrospective planning permission for the importation of wood waste for shredding, composting and milling in the permitted milling building; (5) Retention of the existing permitted milling building; (6) Retrospective planning permission for the addition of a dust extraction unit on the northern side of the milling building including the external sheltered hopper and conveyor adjoining the northwest elevation of the milling building.

Mill Farm, Stone Road, Chebsey, Eccleshall, Staffordshire, ST21 6NX

This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 22 Sep 2026.Reference: S.18/12/467 WStaffordshire County Council

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Application location

Mill Farm, Stone Road, Chebsey, Eccleshall, Staffordshire, ST21 6NX

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Application summary

Status
This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 22 Sep 2026.
Application type
Application for Full Planning Permission for a 'major development'
Received
14 Dec 2018
Validated
16 Nov 2025
Determination deadline
17 Feb 2026
Local authority
Staffordshire County Council

Application overview

(1) Consolidation of the existing permitted open windrow composting operations including all development permitted by planning permission S.13/22/467 W but excluding all elements related to Anaerobic Digestion; (2) Removal of the steel works for the partly built Anaerobic Digester building; (3) Construction of a concrete storage area with storage bays; (4) Retrospective planning permission for the importation of wood waste for shredding, composting and milling in the permitted milling building; (5) Retention of the existing permitted milling building; (6) Retrospective planning permission for the addition of a dust extraction unit on the northern side of the milling building including the external sheltered hopper and conveyor adjoining the northwest elevation of the milling building.

Proposal details

Reference
S.18/12/467 W
Parish
Chebsey
Agent
Wardell Armstrong LLP (Etruria))
UPRN
MAN013723

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Western Power Consultation Response dated 7-1-196 Consultation7 Jan 2019View
Cadnet and National Grid Plant Enquiry Response dated 7 January 20196 Consultation7 Jan 2019View
Elevation Plan of Milling Building (Dwg No ST14292-021 Rev P0)3 Approved plan21 Sept 2023View
Appendix 1 Extant Planning Permission S.13/22/467 W2 Approved document1 Sept 2025View
Appendix 2 Responses to Waste Development Questionnaire2 Approved document1 Sept 2025View
Appendix 3 Shredder Specification2 Approved document1 Sept 2025View
Appendix 4 Sound Level Assessment Technical Note2 Approved document1 Sept 2025View
Appendix 5 Final Ecological Walkover Report November 20182 Approved document1 Sept 2025View
Appendix 6 Staffordshire County Council Waste Planning Policies2 Approved document1 Sept 2025View
Appendix 7 Stafford Borough Council Planning Planning Policies on Development Strategy and Economy2 Approved document1 Sept 2025View
Appendix 8 Stafford Borough Council Planning Consent for Milling Building2 Approved document1 Sept 2025View
Composite Plan of Landscape Schemes (Dwg No ST14292-017 Rev P1) (Appendix 10 Waste Development Statement)3 Approved plan1 Sept 2025View
Appendix 11 Relationship of this Application to Extant Permission S.12/22/457 W2 Approved document1 Sept 2025View
Appendix 12 Construction Environmental Management Plan dated November 20182 Approved document1 Sept 2025View
Appendix 13 Flood Risk Assessment dated November 20182 Approved document1 Sept 2025View
Site Location Plan (Dwg No ST14292-018 Rev D)3 Approved plan1 Sept 2025View
Composite Plan of Landscape Schemes (Dwg No ST14292-017 Rev D)3 Approved plan1 Sept 2025View
Existing Site Layout & Topography (Dwg No ST14292-019 Rev B)3 Approved plan1 Sept 2025View
Indicative Surface Water Drainage Scheme (Dwg No ST14292-020 Rev C)3 Approved plan1 Sept 2025View
Phase 1 Habitats (Dwg No ST14292-012-Rev C)3 Approved plan1 Sept 2025View
Proposed Site Layout (Dwg No ST14292-011 Rev E)3 Approved plan1 Sept 2025View
Waste Development Statement dated September 20254 Application document18 Sept 2025View
Application Form dated 17 September 20252 Approved document19 Nov 2025View
Supplementary Planning Statement dated July 20192 Approved document20 Nov 2025View
Additional Information dated September 2023 regarding External Sheltered Hopper and Conveyor2 Approved document20 Nov 2025View
Neighbour Notification Letter - 03 December 20257 Publicity2 Dec 2025View
Site Notice dated 3 December 20257 Publicity3 Dec 2025View
Press Notice Dated 04 December 20257 Publicity4 Dec 2025View
Flood Risk Management Consultation Response dated 7 January 20266 Consultation8 Jan 2026View
EAT Consultation Response dated 9 January 20266 Consultation13 Jan 2026View
EA Consultation Response dated 15 December 20256 Consultation2 Mar 2026View
Eccleshall Parish Council dated 4 December 20256 Consultation2 Mar 2026View
Highways Consultation Response dated 19 December 20256 Consultation2 Mar 2026View
Noise Engineer Consultation Response dated 27 January 20266 Consultation2 Mar 2026View
Appendix 9 Odour Management Plan dated November 20202 Approved document8 May 2026View
Noise Engineer Agreement to Conditions - August 20266 Consultation1 Sept 2026View
Regulation Agreement to Conditions - August 20266 Consultation1 Sept 2026View
Proposed Elevations of Storage Bays (Drawing No ST14292-022 Rev A)(Revised 15 September 2026)3 Approved plan16 Sept 2026View
Indicative Layout of Storage Bays (Drawing No ST14292-016 Rev D)(Revised 15 September 2026)3 Approved plan16 Sept 2026View
Decision Notice - 22 September 2026 - S-18-12-467 W - Mill Farm0 Decision - Letter / Notice / Report22 Sept 2026View
Decision Report - 22 September 2026 - S.18-12-467 W0 Decision - Letter / Notice / Report22 Sept 2026View

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Decision & conditions

GRANTED - WITH CONDITIONS
Decision Notice - 22 September 2026 - S-18-12-467 W - Mill Farm Decision Report - 22 September 2026 - S.18-12-467 W
Planning conditions
  1. Application to consolidate the existing permitted open windrow composting operations including all development permitted by S.13/22/467 W (but excluding all elements related to anaerobic digestion) and removal of steelwork for the partly built Anaerobic Digester building; the erection of a new shredder building and the operation of a shredder therein; the construction of a concrete storage area and the importation of wood waste for shredding, composting and milling in the permitted milling building; and retention of the existing permitted milling building; and retrospective application for the addition of a dust extraction unit on the northern side of the milling building.
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