Neighbourhood Planning

Hednesford Neighbourhood Area

Cannock Chase Council approved the designation of Hednesford Neighbourhood Area on the 20.11.2014.

Hednesford Neighbourhood Plan

The Hednesford Neighbourhood Plan was adopted at a Council meeting on 28th November 2018 and now forms part of the development plan for the District.  The Neighbourhood Plan contains a number of policies for guiding the future development of the Hednesford Neighbourhood Area (the Hednesford Town Parish area).

You can also read the following supporting documents:

1. Hednesford Neighbourhood Area and Town Council boundary Map
2. Decision Statement
3. Strategic Environmental Assessment Part 1 & Part 2
4. Strategic Environmental Assessment & Habitats Regulation Assessment Screening Report (Cannock Chase Council, 10.05.17)

Brereton and Ravenhill Neighbourhood Area

Cannock Chase Council designated Brereton and Ravenhill Parish as a Neighbourhood Area on 17.01.2013.

The supporting information is available below:

• A map of the proposed Neighbourhood Area (The land within the red boundary marked Brereton and Ravenhill CP)
• Letters of correspondence between the Parish and District Councils regarding the application process

Brereton and Ravenhill Neighbourhood Plan

Brereton and Ravenhill Parish Council have set up the Brereton and Ravenhill Neighbourhood Development Plan Steering Committee, in order to progress work on a plan for the Parish.  The committee holds regular meetings to discuss the content of the plan, has carried out public consultations on ideas for the plan content, and has commenced writing a draft plan.

Norton Canes Neighbourhood Area

On the 10th January 2018, Cannock Chase Council (via delegated authority) resolved to designate the Norton Canes Parish as the Norton Canes Neighbourhood Area. The following information was provided to support the application:

• A map of the proposed Neighbourhood Area
• An application form submitted by the Parish Council to the District Council, including statements on why the area was appropriate for designation and that the organisation making the application was a ‘relevant body’.

Norton Canes Neighbourhood Plan

Norton Canes Parish Council has appointed consultants to produce a Neighbourhood Plan for the Neighbourhood Area and set up a Steering Group who meet regularly to support the production of the plan.

Cannock Wood Neighbourhood Area

On the 6th June 2019, Cannock Chase Council (via delegated authority) resolved to designate Cannock Wood Parish as the Cannock Wood Neighbourhood Area.  The following information was provided to support the application:

• A map of the proposed Neighbourhood Area
• An application form submitted by the Parish Council to the District Council, including statements on why the area was appropriate for designation and that the organisation making the application was a ‘relevant body’.

Cannock Wood Neighbourhood Plan

Cannock Wood Parish Council are setting up a Committee in order to produce a Neighbourhood Plan.

Rugeley Neighbourhood Area

 On the 9th June 2020, Cannock Chase Council (via delegated authority) resolved to designate Rugeley Parish as the Rugeley Neighbourhood Area.  The following information was provided to support the application:

• A map of the proposed Neighbourhood Area
• An application form submitted by the Town Council to the District Council, including statements on why the area was appropriate for designation and that the organisation making the application was a ‘relevant body’.

Rugeley Neighbourhood Plan

Rugeley Town Council intend to produce a Neighbourhood Plan for the Rugeley area.