55, Horse Fair, Rugeley, WS15 2EJ Data via plota.co.uk

CH/26/289 Unregistered application

Proposal

Prior approval for proposed change of use of a commercial building to a resident Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
29 Sept 2026
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Validated
5 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 24 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 23 Nov 2026, from Cannock Chase's recent changes of use.

Site constraints 10

Mineral Consultation AreaCoal mining legacy areaDEFRA - Road Noise DayRugeley CPTown Centre Boundaries
Talbot/Lichfield St Conservation Area conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
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Mineral Consultation AreaCouncil record
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Coal mining legacy areaCouncil record
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DEFRA - Road Noise DayCouncil record
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Rugeley CPCouncil record
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Town Centre BoundariesCouncil record
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Also on the record
2 listed buildings within 150 m; Radon affected area, class 2; Coalfield, development low risk area; Inside the Rugeley built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Mining Remediation Authority, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area82 m² (883 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (asset rating 72)
UseRetail/Financial and Professional Services
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in March 2025, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Postcode
WS15 2EJ
Received
29 Sept 2026
Validated
5 Oct 2026
Ward
Western Springs
Parish
Rugeley CP
Case officer
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Target decision
24 Nov 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Freehold owner
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Decision outlook

Day 4 of the 56-day target. Cannock Chase usually decides changes of use by day 49.

Day 452 days to the 56-day target
73%decided within 8 weeks
92%approved
28decided in the last year

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Cannock Chase in the last twelve months, from validation. Cannock Chase decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15248569
Cannock Chase
Planning Authority Score
7.7/10
Good
#34 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Cannock Chase is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #29 out of 296. Only 30% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Cannock Chase decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #97 of 296
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #126 of 296
82%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #29 of 296
30%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #52 of 296
87%
Minor dwellings approved
23 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
12 decided
242
Total decisions
22 refused in the year to March 2026

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.

Freehold owner: Information produced by HM Land Registry. © Crown copyright 2026. Source: HM Land Registry, UK and overseas companies that own property in England and Wales, September 2026 release.