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

1. 4 Sep 2026

   Received by Cannock Chase

2. 10 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 11 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Registered application

   Previously Unregistered application.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 5 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.

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  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  Withdrawn

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