Five dwellings at 46 Stafford Lane, Hednesford, Cannock

“Site and Surroundings 1.1 The application site comprises the large rear garden of no. Stafford Lane, Hednesford. No. 44 and 46 are a pair of joined properties fronting Stafford Lane. A mature hedgerow largely screens the site from Stafford Lane. The site has been largely cleared of vegetation, save for a group of mature trees and vegetation which bound the site to the east, with a railway line lying parallel to the site beyond this.”

“Relevant Planning History CH/22/0255 Outline application - some matters reserved, (Access) - Alterations to existing vehicular access and erection of 5 dwelling houses Approved 16th July 2024.”

“Principle of the Development 4.2.1 It has been established through the grant of outline planning permission (CH/22/0255) that the principle of residential development in this location is acceptable. The principle of development has therefore been accepted and only the matters of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale are to be considered in this application.”

“The Highway Authority was consulted on the application and found the internal arrangements to be acceptable. The siting of the new driveways to serve the dwellings and their proximity to junctions and wider siting has been considered with no concerns raised.”

“It is therefore acknowledged that the Council needs to have due regard to the effect of its decision on persons with protected characteristics mentioned. Such consideration has been balanced along with other material planning considerations and it is considered that the proposal is acceptable in respect to the requirements of the Act. Having had regard to the particulars of this case officers consider that the proposal would not conflict with the aim of the Equality Act.”

“The meeting reconvened and the Officer confirmed that a Construction Method Statement had notformedpart of the outline permission but could be included as partof this applicationif it was to be approved. Following this Councillor P.”

“Planning Control Committee 12/11/2025 • A site compound with associated temporary buildings (if any) • The parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors • Times of deliveries including details of loading and unloading of plant and materials • Storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development • Duration of works • Wheel wash facilities Reason: In the interest of highway safety”. 27.Application…”

“Resolved: That the application be approved subject to the conditions contained in the report for the reasons stated thereinand to the following additional condition:- “12. No development (including demolition) shall take place including any works of demolition, until a Highways Construction Management Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved Statement shall be adhered to throughout the construction period.”