Two flagpoles at Heath Hayes Park, Heath Hayes, Cannock

“Heath Hayes Park is a public open space located within the suburban-rural fringe of Cannock. The park comprises landscaped green space with mature trees, open grassed areas, footpaths, tennis courts and a play area. The park is bounded by residential properties to its west, retail use to its southwest, forestry to its east and the Cannock Chase Crematorium to its south. Access to the park is provided via pedestrian entrances along Wimblebury Road.”

“The applicant is seeking consent for the erection of 2no. 8m tall flag poles to display a Union Jack flag and Green flag. The proposed poles would be made of a white fiberglass material with a concrete base. 03956053 Planning Policy 003 Planning Policy…”

“Impact on Highways 4.3.1 Paragraph 116 of NPPF states that development should only be prevented or refused on highway grounds if there would be an unacceptable impact on highway safety, or the residual cumulative impacts on the road network would be severe. Staffordshire Highways Authority was consulted on the application and have no objections.”

“03327406 Conclusion 006 Conclusion 6.1 In respect to all matters of acknowledged interest and policy tests it is considered that the proposal does not result in significant harm to acknowledged interests regarding visual amenity, nor would it have a detrimental impact on highway safety. Accordingly, the development is judged to be in accordance with the Development Plan and is recommended for approval.”

“Heath Hayes and Wimblebury Parish Council: No objections.”

“Staffordshire Highways Authority: No objections subject to conditions.”

“CH/25/0336, Heath Hayes Park, WimbleburyRoad, Heath Hayes, Cannock, WS12 2EE- Installation of 2 x flagpoles Consideration was given to the report of the Development and Policy Manager (Item5.40 - 5.47(presented by the Planning Officer). The Planning Officer provided a presentation to the Committee outlining the application showing photographs and plans of the proposals.”