Planning application
CH/26/210
38 Sankey Road, Blackfords, Cannock, Staffordshire WS11 6DT
Proposal
Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed use of dwelling as a small childrens home for up to two children.
As published by the council, reference CH/26/210
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Jul 2026
Received by Cannock Chase
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15 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Cannock Chase for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About lawful development applications
How this application type works
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.
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CH/23/0015 Granted
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In Cannock Chase
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CH/26/197 Refused
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CH/26/220 Awaiting decision
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Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed single storey rear extension
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CH/26/219 Awaiting decision
11 Bishops Grange, Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 3JY
Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed flat roof dormer to rear of existing roof
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CH/26/218 Awaiting decision
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Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed single-storey rear extension
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CH/26/214 Awaiting decision
20, Poplar Street, Norton Canes, Cannock, WS11 9SG
Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed single storey rear extension