ADVENTURE FOREST LIMITED, Go Ape, BIRCHES VALLEY FOREST CENTRE, Birches Valley, Etchinghill, Rugeley, WS15 2UQ

1. 23 Sep 2026

   Received by Cannock Chase

2. 28 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 28 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Registered application

   Previously Unregistered application.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Cannock Chase took a median of 53 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Cannock Chase for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Cannock Chase's median decision took 53 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on Cannock Chase's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.

• Go Ape, BIRCHES VALLEY FOREST CENTRE, Birches Valley, Etchinghill, Rugeley, WS15 2UQ

  CH/26/183 Submitted 6 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Installation of nets high ropes course and associated reception and shelter.

  Granted Full applications

• Birches Valley Forest Centre, Birches Valley, Etchinghill, Rugeley, WS15 2UQ

  CH/26/223 Submitted 7 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Installation of a temporary, time limited light trail for the winter of 2026/202

  Withdrawn

• Forest Lodge, Birches Valley, Etchinghill, Rugeley, WS15 2UQ

  CH/26/265 Submitted 4 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~5 Nov

  Proposed first floor side extension, part two storey, part single storey rear ex

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 2, Birches Valley, Etchinghill, Rugeley, WS15 2UQ

  CH/23/0069 Submitted 23 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Single Storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 16 docs
  Small domestic

• Aldene, 7, Stafford Brook Road, Rugeley, WS15 2TY

  CH/21/0260 Submitted 10 Jun 2021 300 yards away

  change of use of a portion of the garden area to utilise an existing static caravan as a self contained holiday let

  Refused Full applications 28 docs

• Silver Trees Caravan And Chalet Park, Stafford Brook Road, Rugeley, WS15 2TX

  CH/21/0055 Submitted 1 Feb 2021 0.3 miles away

  The change of use of two areas within Silver Trees Holiday Park to accommodate static caravans in lieu of touring caravans (retrospective) and an extension to the park limits to accommodate a further 12 static holiday caravans

  Refused Full applications Extension Trees 8 docs