24-hour petrol station at Tower Garage, Brindley Road, Pye Green, Cannock

“Lighting from the garage causes light pollution into neighbouring properties at night and frightens wildlife away. Non-Material Very rarely do cars go past the garage at night. Relevant Planning History Live planning applications that, at the time of writing, are awaiting a decision: CH/26/143 - Proposed fuel tank installation with 1No additional pump island. CH/26/164 - Installation of 2no. jet wash bays to existing petrol filling station forecourt.”

“The scheme would not alter the approved access arrangements or parking provision. Whilst the increase in operating hours would result in vehicle movements occurring during the period when the premises is currently closed (22:00–08:00), the level of activity during the night-time and early morning periods is anticipated to be significantly lower than during daytime hours.”

“Having regard to the Development Plan, the submitted technical evidence, consultation responses and all other material considerations, officers conclude that the proposed variation of condition would not result in unacceptable harm to residential amenity, highway safety or any other acknowledged planning interest.”

“Where we consider that other forms of control or voluntary action do not give sufficient protection to groundwater, we will serve EPR groundwater activity notices to avoid or restrict inputs of pollutants to groundwater including from, for example, underground storage and distribution facilities. Consultations and Publicity Statutory Hednesford Town Council – Objection. Concerns over the proposed 24-hour opening resulting in noise and disruption to residents.”

“Planning Control Committee 22/07/264 TheSeniorPlanningOfficer advisedthatthreeupdates had been provided to members in advance of the meeting. Thefirstupdatewas asfollows: “Since the compilation of the Officer’s report for Planning Control Committee, the application has been reviewed by the Principal Environmental Health Officer.Following this review, the Environmental Health Team has withdrawn its previous consultation response, which raised no objection to the proposal, and…”

“Additional concerns have also been raised regarding the lack of detailed information relating to the proposed acoustic fencing; and the assessment of vehicle noise, which is considered not to reflect current traffic flows to and from the site.”

“Planning Control Committee 22/07/266 To clarify, the PlanningOfficerexplained that due to the Environmental Health team’s comments the applicant had requested that the application be deferred to enablethe applicant an opportunity to address the technical matters raised by Environmental Health.Officers confirmed they were happy with this request, subject to Member approval. AMember asked for clarification on the technical matters raised by Environmental Health.”

“Resolved: That the application be deferred to the next meeting on 19 August 2026 to enablethe applicant an opportunity to address the technical matters raised by Environmental Health. The meeting closed at3:14pm. ________________________ Chair…”