164, Burnthill Lane, Rugeley, WS15 2HU

1. 18 Dec 2025

   Received by Cannock Chase

2. 22 Dec 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: LU - Approve

4. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 65 Lower Birches Way, Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 1GA

  CH/24/288 Submitted 17 Oct 2024 202m away

  Two storey side extension, ground floor rear extension and new garden wall.

  Granted Full applications Extension 15 docs

• 71 Hednesford Road, Rugeley, WS15 1JS

  CH/21/0247 Submitted 27 May 2021 319m away

  Two storey side and single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 3, Chichester Close, Rugeley, WS15 1GQ

  CH/25/0284 Submitted 22 Sep 2025 367m away

  Proposed garage conversion and change of use to provide new dog grooming parlour

  Granted Full applications

• 49A BURNTHILL ROAD RUGELEY STAFFORDSHIRE WS15 2HZ

  CH/23/0005 Submitted 5 Jan 2023 380m away

  CONVERSION OF EXISTING GARAGE TO HOUSE VERTICAL LIFT + MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING FORECOURT TO PROVIDE THREE PARKING SPACES

  Granted Full applications 7 docs

• The Pear Tree Shopping Centre, Queensway, Rugeley, Staffordshire,, WS15 1NN

  CH/22/0409 Submitted 1 Nov 2022 397m away

  Retrospective planning permission for two rapid electric vehicle charging stations within two existing car parking spaces

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• 8-10, Coppice Road, Rugeley, WS15 1LN

  CH/21/0293 Submitted 2 Jul 2021 446m away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~27 Aug

  Change of use of caretakers room at rear to residential unit (retrospective)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 9 docs

• CH/26/218 Granted

  136, Hill Street, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 2DR

  Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed single-storey rear extension

  16 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• CH/26/214 Granted

  20, Poplar Street, Norton Canes, Cannock, WS11 9SG

  Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed single storey rear extension

  13 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• CH/26/253 Awaiting decision

  13, Asquith Drive, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 7GG

  Lawful Develeopment Certificate for Proposed change of use from a Dwellinghouse

  25 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• CH/26/210 Granted

  38 Sankey Road, Blackfords, Cannock, Staffordshire WS11 6DT

  Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed use of dwelling as a small childrens

  15 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• CH/26/191 Granted

  15, Burntwood Road, Norton Canes, Cannock, WS11 9RE

  Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed change of use of dwelling to a care

  16 Jun 2026 Lawful development