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Remodelling of existing golf course to improve on-site water management, accessibility and player safety through the importation of engineering materials to regrade and reprofile part of the existing golf course, with the construction of new attenuation and irrigation ponds, erection of an associated pump house and proposed landscaping and tree planting

Whiston Hall Golf Club, Black Lane, Whiston, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST10 2HZ

The Planning Inspectorate has issued the Inspector's report and decision on the appeal.Reference: SCC/21/0033/FULLStaffordshire County Council

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Application location

Whiston Hall Golf Club, Black Lane, Whiston, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST10 2HZ

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Application summary

Status
The Planning Inspectorate has issued the Inspector's report and decision on the appeal.
Application type
Application for Full Planning Permission for a 'major development'
Received
13 Sept 2021
Validated
8 Oct 2021
Determination deadline
7 Jan 2022
Local authority
Staffordshire County Council

Application overview

Remodelling of existing golf course to improve on-site water management, accessibility and player safety through the importation of engineering materials to regrade and reprofile part of the existing golf course, with the construction of new attenuation and irrigation ponds, erection of an associated pump house and proposed landscaping and tree planting

Proposal details

Reference
SCC/21/0033/FULL
Alternative references
PP-09770307
Ward
Churnet Valley ED
Parish
Kingsley
Agent
Chris Jarvis
UPRN
200003038241

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Application Form - 13 September 20212 Approved document13 Sept 2021View
Appendix 4 - Draft Waste Recovery Plan dated 23 August 20212 Approved document13 Sept 2021View
Appendix 3 - Draft Waste Acceptance Procedures dated 23 August 20212 Approved document13 Sept 2021View
Golf Course Masterplan3 Approved plan13 Sept 2021View
Appendix 16 - Surface Geology4 Application document13 Sept 2021View
Appendix 15 - Bedrock Geology4 Application document13 Sept 2021View
Appendix 18 - Validation Checklist4 Application document13 Sept 2021View
Irrigation Pump House Plan (Dwg No WIS1PD01)3 Approved plan13 Sept 2021View
Phasing and Temporary Works Plan (Dwg No WIS1TW01)3 Approved plan13 Sept 2021View
Sections Plan (Dwg No WIS1SE01)3 Approved plan13 Sept 2021View
Outline Drainage and Irrigation Plan (Dwg no WIS1DR01)3 Approved plan13 Sept 2021View
Existing Site Survey (Dwg No WIS1SU01)3 Approved plan13 Sept 2021View
Site Location Plan (Dwg No WIS1LP01)3 Approved plan13 Sept 2021View
Planning Application and Ownership Boundary (Dwg no 2021.46.87/1)3 Approved plan13 Sept 2021View
Appendix 20 - Pre Application Advice Letter4 Application document13 Sept 2021View
Appendix 14 - Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Opinion4 Application document13 Sept 2021View
Appendix 13 - Noise Impact Assessment (ref. 41858/3001 Rev: 00) dated June 20192 Approved document13 Sept 2021View
Appendix 12 - Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (ref. P18-0704.002) dated July 20192 Approved document13 Sept 2021View
Appendix 11 - Highways Statement (ref.41858/5503/HS C) dated July 20192 Approved document13 Sept 2021View
Appendix 10 - Heritage Desk Based Assessment (ref. P18-0704) dated July 20192 Approved document13 Sept 2021View
Appendix 9 - Flood Risk Assessment (ref. 881734-R1(02)-FRA)2 Approved document13 Sept 2021View
Appendix 7 - Arboricultural Statement dated June 20192 Approved document13 Sept 2021View
Appendix 6 - Air Quality Management Plan (ref. 443177-01 (03) dated 25 June 20192 Approved document13 Sept 2021View
Appendix 5 - Planning Policy2 Approved document13 Sept 2021View
Appendix 2 - Phasing and Temporary Works Methodology Statement (ref. WIS1ME010) dated 22/07/20192 Approved document13 Sept 2021View
Appendix 1 - Justification Report (ref. WIS1JR01A) dated 5 July 20212 Approved document13 Sept 2021View
Appendix 19 - Waste Development Statement2 Approved document11 Oct 2021View
Outline Planting Plan (Dwg No WIS1PP01 Rev A)3 Approved plan11 Oct 2021View
Planning Statement (ref. 2021.46.87) dated 23 August 20212 Approved document11 Oct 2021View
Agent covering letter - 13 September 20214 Application document28 Oct 2021View
Letter from MEWP dated 8 October 2021 - additional information (redacted)2 Approved document1 Nov 2021View
Neighbour letter dated 2 November 2021 - Whiston Hall Golf course7 Publicity3 Nov 2021View
Site notice dated 4 November 2021 - SCC210033FULL7 Publicity3 Nov 2021View
Press advert info7 Publicity18 Nov 2021View
Golf Course Masterplan Proposal (Dwg No WIS1MP01)3 Approved plan13 Dec 2021View
Golf Course Rerouting proposal (Dwg No WIS1RE01)3 Approved plan13 Dec 2021View
Letter from MEWP dated 8 April 2022 in response to Kingsley Parish Council - redacted2 Approved document12 Apr 2022View
Link to Planning Committee Report - 9 June 20220 Decision - Letter / Notice / Report31 May 2022View
Refusal decision notice dated 13 June 20220 Decision - Letter / Notice / Report13 Jun 2022View
Highways response dated 16 November 20216 Consultation6 Jun 2023View
Planning Inspectorate Appeal Decision dated 5 March 2024 (appeal allowed)0 Decision - Letter / Notice / Report5 Mar 2024View
Planning Inspectorate Appeal Decision Covering Letter dated 5 March 20240 Decision - Letter / Notice / Report5 Mar 2024View
Link to the County Councils decision not to seek a Judicial ReviewBackground document15 Apr 2024View
Planning Committee Report0 Decision - Letter / Notice / Report25 Jul 2025View
Planning Committee Report plan0 Decision - Letter / Notice / Report25 Jul 2025View

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Decision & conditions

REFUSED PERMISSION

Appeal status: Appeal lodged · Allowed

Link to Planning Committee Report - 9 June 2022 Refusal decision notice dated 13 June 2022 Planning Inspectorate Appeal Decision dated 5 March 2024 (appeal allowed) Planning Inspectorate Appeal Decision Covering Letter dated 5 March 2024 Link to the County Councils decision not to seek a Judicial Review Planning Committee Report Planning Committee Report plan
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