Document Downloads: Environment and planning
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Gates,Fences and Walls
Planning rules leaflet relating to gates,fences and walls
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(PDF) - Size: 305.94 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 45 secs)
Town & Country Planning System In The UK
Why we have a Town & Country Planning System in the UK
Town & Country Planning System In The UK
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 305.21 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 45 secs)
Causes of Dampness
A list of the common causes of dampness.
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 23.29 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 4 secs)
Householder Exemption Form
Complete and forward this form to the planning department to see if you need planning permission
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 162.98 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 24 secs)
Over The Garden Hedge
Guide To The Right Hedge For You And Your Neighbour
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 1.05 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 2 mins 38 secs)
The Right Hedge For You
Guide To Choosing The Right Hedge
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 219.8 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 33 secs)
Trees And Problem Hedges
An Overview Of Tree And Problem Hedges
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 126.71 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 19 secs)
High Hedges - Complaining To The Council
Guide To Complaining To The Council
High Hedges - Complaining To The Council
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 394.86 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 58 secs)
High Hedges - Compaints, Prevention & Cure
A Detailed Guide To Preventing Hedge Problems - The Law On Hedges - The Role Of The Council
High Hedges - Compaints, Prevention & Cure
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- Size: 768.31 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 1 mins 53 secs)
Guidance Notes For Completing The Complaints Form
Notes To Help You Complete The High Hedge Complaint Form
Guidance Notes For Completing The Complaints Form
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 31.67 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 5 secs)
Hedge Height & Light Loss
Guidance Notes To Assist In The Calculation Of Hedge Heights
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 1.63 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 4 mins 5 secs)
High Hedges - Complaint Form
Application Form To Submit A Complaint Under Part 8 Of The Anti Social Behaviour Act 2003.
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 112.15 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 17 secs)
Address search facility licence
Terms and conditions for using the address search facility
Address search facility licence
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 27.96 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 5 secs)
Residential Extensions Design Guide
Residential Extensions Design Guide - This guide aims to give good advice on how to design extensions to houses in a way that safeguards the amenity of an area in the overall public interest.
Residential Exensions Design Guide
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 760.81 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 1 mins 53 secs)
Planning Comments Form
Download this form to express your views on a planning application
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 10.27 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 2 secs)
Roundabout Sponsorship
Roundabout sponsorship leaflet - how to apply to advertise your business on our roundabouts
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 3.83 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 9 mins 35 secs)
Notices and Checklists
Checklist for Householder Applications
Notice Under Article 6 Application For Planning Permission - Notice 1
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 185.13 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 28 secs)
Checklist for Householder Applications
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- Size: 11.41 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 2 secs)
Notice Under Article 6 Application For Planning Permission - Notice 2
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 185.6 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 28 secs)
Outline Checklist
Useful Checklist for Outline Applications
Checklist For Outline Applications
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 12.57 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 2 secs)
Checklists for Full and Reserved Matters Applications
Full and Reserved Matters Applications including Change of Use
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- Size: 12.65 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 2 secs)
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 11.39 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 2 secs)
Advertisement Checklist
Checklist to help you submit an Advertisement Application
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 10.84 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 2 secs)
Validation of Planning Applications
Staffordshire Requirements for Biodiversity and Geological Conservation Including Criteria and Indicative Thresholds
Validation of Planning Applications
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 481.59 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 1 mins 11 secs)
Further Documents To Assist In The Submission Of Planning Applications
Documents and Guides
Cannock Chase District Council Validation Document
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 275.11 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 41 secs)
Staffordshire Requirements For Biodiversity & Geological Conservation
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 481.59 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 1 mins 11 secs)
Validation of Applications - Checklist For Staffordshire
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 182.82 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 27 secs)
Staffordshire Contaminated Land Leaflet
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 411.06 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 1 mins 2 secs)
Supplementary Planning Guidance - Trees, Landscape & Development
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 1.31 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 3 mins 17 secs)
Domestic Micro Generation - Permitted Development
New permitted development rights take effect on 6 April which applied to both single family dwellings and flats.
Domestic Micro Generation - Permitted Development
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 24.46 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 4 secs)
Order 1995 Notice Under Article 6 Application For Planning Permission
These forms are to be used with a planning application when notice needs to be served on the owner(s) or tenant(s) or notice needs to be publicised in the local newspaper.
Order 1995 Notice Under Article 6 Application For Planning Permission Householder Notice 1
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 25.15 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 4 secs)
Order 1995 Notice Under Article 6 Application For Planning Permission - Notice 1
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 185.13 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 28 secs)
Order 1995 Notice Under Article 6 Application For Planning Permission - Notice 2
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 185.6 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 28 secs)
Order 1995 Notice Under Article 6 Application For Planning Permission Householder Notice 2
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 25.36 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 4 secs)
South Staffordshire & North Warwickshire Gypsy & Traveller Accommodation Needs Assessment February 2008
Gypsy and Traveller Assessment
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 3.67 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 9 mins 11 secs)
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 86.39 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 13 secs)
Energy from Waste Facility at Four Ashes
The decision to build an Energy from Waste facility in South Staffordshire is based on extensive research and ongoing consultation with local communities about the best way to deal with the growing amount of waste Staffordshire produces, once recycling has been maximised.
Energy from Waste Facility at Four Ashes
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 434.56 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 1 mins 5 secs)
Planning Enforcement Charter
A Charter for people who may be contravening planning regulations. Information on resolving planning enforcement issues.
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 3.64 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 9 mins 5 secs)
Development Presentation by Persimmon and Bloor Homes
Proposal for Land South of Norton Canes
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 1.55 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 3 mins 53 secs)
Hairdressers
Hairdressers and barbers are required to be registered with the local authority. Following an application an Officer will visit premises to check they meet health and safety guidelines and conform with local Byelaws. Premises will be inspected on a regular basis once registered.
Application for a Hairdressers/Barbers
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(DOC) - Size: 90 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 14 secs)
Noise nuisance poster
Nuisance nuisance poster providing information on reporting
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 2.1 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 5 mins 15 secs)
Noise nuisance help card
Noise nuisance help card with advice on reporting
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 407.06 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 1 mins 0 secs)
noise nuisance leaflet
Noise nuisance leaflet providing information and help on how to deal with noise issues
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 1.15 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 2 mins 53 secs)
Elmore Park Management Plan 2012
Elmore Park Management Plan 2012
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 5.37 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 13 mins 26 secs)
Chase Matters Leaflet
Promotional leaflet to accompany the 2008 Core Strategy consultation.
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 1.07 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 2 mins 41 secs)
Annual Events Programme for Parks and Open Spaces 2013
Events programme 2013
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 174.12 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 26 secs)
Is your workplace healthy?
This leaflet will provide you with information about our Workplace Health Award.
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 1.05 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 2 mins 38 secs)
Need help understanding regulations?
This leaflet will provide you with information about our Environmental Health support we are offering local businesses
Environmental Health Business Support
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 2.59 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 6 mins 29 secs)
Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA)
Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment 2012 for sites in Cannock Chase District. The purpose of the SHLAA is to identify land suitable and available to meet future housing requirements.
Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) 2012
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 1.39 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 3 mins 29 secs)
- File format: (DOC)
- Size: 32 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 5 secs)
Management Plan
Castle Ring Management Plan
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 2.67 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 6 mins 41 secs)
Housing Needs & SHMA 2012
The Housing Needs and Strategic Housing Market Assessment Update document is a joint collaboration between Cannock Chase, Lichfield and Tamworth Councils to identify local housing requirements.
Southern Staffordshire Housing Needs (14.05.12)
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 2.22 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 5 mins 33 secs)
Business Appeal Form
Complete this form if you feel your hygiene rating is wrong or unfair
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 18.44 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 3 secs)
Business request for re-inspection form
To be completed if you have made improvements to hygiene standards
Business request for re-inspection form
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 23.45 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 4 secs)
Business Right to Reply Form
To be completed if you've improved hygiene standards since the last inspection
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 27.23 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 4 secs)
BT Telephone Consultation
The official notices used for consultations when BT notify the Council of changes to their telephones that might affect the local community.
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 18.46 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 3 secs)
Use Classes Order 2010
The List Gives an Indication Of The Use Classes for England
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 5.04 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 12 mins 35 secs)
Enforcement Policy 2011 rev
Enforcement Policy 2011
- File format: (DOC)
- Size: 195.5 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 29 secs)
Conservation Area Documents
These documents provide Planning policies and guidance for the protection and management of Conservation Areas within Cannock Chase District Council.
Cannock Town Centre Conservation Area Appraisal
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 10.32 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 25 mins 47 secs)
Cannock Town Centre Conservation Area Management Plan
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 5.65 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 14 mins 6 secs)
North Street Bridgtown Conservation Area Appraisal
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 6.35 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 15 mins 51 secs)
North Street Bridgtown Conservation Area Management Plan
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 5.38 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 13 mins 26 secs)
Conservation Areas Management Plan
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 669.42 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 1 mins 38 secs)
Neighbourhood Planning
Neighbourhood Planning allows local communities to have a say in the future of the places where they live and work.
Brereton & Ravenhill Parish Council Application for a Neighbourhood Area
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 462.41 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 1 mins 8 secs)
Brereton & Ravenhill Parish Map
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 2.25 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 5 mins 38 secs)
A dog is for life, not just for Christmas!
Your dog... Your responsibility!
A dog is for life, not just for Christmas
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 1.12 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 2 mins 48 secs)
SHLAA 2013
The Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) is a list of sites put forward by interested parties for future residential development. This document indicates the suitability of sites.
- File format: (DOC)
- Size: 76 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 12 secs)
Guide To Planning Fees
The Council Cannot Begin To Deal With Applications Unless It Is Accompanied By the Correct Fee. Please Use this Guide to find the appropriate planning fee.
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 97.17 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 15 secs)
Map of Cannock Town Centre
A map showing what Cannock Town Centre has to offer
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 141.38 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 21 secs)
Local Plan (Part 1) Proposed Submission 2013
This page contains the Local Plan (Part 1) Proposed Submission 2013 and supporting documents. This document will replace the 1997 Local Plan once adopted.
Draft Local Plan Review Dec 2012
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 2.8 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 7 mins 0 secs)
Local Plan (Part 1) Proposed Submission 2013
The Local Plan (Part 1) Proposed Submission 2013 is the strategic planning document within the Cannock Chase Council Local Plan suite of documents.
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 10.98 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 27 mins 26 secs)
Infrastructure Delivery Plan Jan 2013 Publication
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 228.05 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 34 secs)
Cannock Extensive Urban Survey 2012
The main aim of the Staffordshire EUS is to understand the development and the current historic character of Cannock.
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 8.76 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 21 mins 53 secs)
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 9.83 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 24 mins 35 secs)
Rugeley Extensive Urban Survey 2012
The main aim of the Staffordshire EUS is to understand the development and the current historic character of Rugeley.
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 8.6 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 21 mins 29 secs)
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 9.76 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 24 mins 23 secs)
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 6.75 MB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 16 mins 51 secs)
Protocol Booklet 2013
Protocol Booklet For Speaking at Planning Control Committee
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 127.61 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 19 secs)
Hed park HLF project timetable
Hednesford park draft summary of project timetable of works
Hed park HLF project timetable
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 41.26 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 7 secs)
Hednesford park masterplan
Hednesford park hlf masterplan
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 838.82 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 2 mins 3 secs)
Hednesford park proposed plan layout
Hednesford park HLf proposed plan layout
Hednesford park proposed plan layout
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 838.82 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 2 mins 3 secs)
Hednesford park events 2013
Events programme hednesford park 2013
Hednesford park events programme 2013
- File format: (PDF)
- Size: 72.74 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 11 secs)