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Cannock Chase Local Plan 2018 to 2040

The Cannock Chase District Local Plan is designed to guide and manage the development of the District and is intended to replace the existing Cannock Chase Local Plan (Part 1) 2014 upon adoption by the Council.  Further detail about the adopted and new Local Plan can be found on the Local Plan webpage. 

The Local Plan was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) for Examination in Autumn 2024 (29th November) in line with the LDS (Local Development Scheme) schedule and approved Cabinet Report.

Planning Inspector Mr A McCormack BSc (Hons) MRTPI has been appointed to hold an independent examination of the Cannock Chase Local Plan Review.

Hearings for the Local Plan Examination took place during May, June and July 2025 and have now concluded.  The plan is still subject to examination, further details can be found on the Examination website at https://www.localplanservices.co.uk/cclocalplanexamination.

Consultation on Main Modifications to the Cannock Chase District Local Plan 2018-2040

Modifications have been recommended by the Inspector, where they are considered necessary to address a matter of soundness or legal compliance with the plan.  They are proposed without prejudice to the Inspectors' final conclusions on the Local Plan.

This consultation provides an opportunity for representations to be made on the proposed Main Modifications to the Local Plan.  Representations received within the six-week period will subsequently be submitted to the Inspector for his consideration.

All responses should be made using the representation form and quoting the modifications reference in the schedule (PMM).  Note additional references are provided for information only, these link to Action Points from the Local Plan hearing sessions (AP). 

The consultation is open from Monday 20th October to 5pm Monday 1st December 2025.  All comments must be received within this timeframe to be accepted.

This consultation focuses specifically on the following documents:

In line with the examination process only representations on these documents should be made and not the Local Plan as a whole.  Any comments made during previous Local Plan consultations have been considered by the Inspector and should not be resubmitted.

All comments should be made using this form.

Additional supporting documents are available to view including:

 

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