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 52 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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

  CH/26/183 Submitted 6 Jul 2026 0m away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~1 Sep

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

  Awaiting decision Full applications

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

  CH/26/223 Submitted 7 Aug 2026 0m away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~9 Oct

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

  Awaiting decision

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

  CH/23/0069 Submitted 23 Jan 2023 2m 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 295m 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 438m 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

• CH/26/179 Refused

  4- 6, Albion Street, Rugeley, WS15 2BY

  Existing roof to be raised to allow conversion of loft space to 2 x flats with i

  12 Jun 2026 Full applications
• CH/26/270 Awaiting decision

  1, Hazel Drive, Hazelslade, Cannock, WS12 0SS

  Single storey side extension

  11 Sep 2026 Full applications
• CH/26/269 Awaiting decision

  Mount Pleasant, Chapel Lane, Cannock Wood, Cannock, WS15 4SE

  Partial demolition of existing house and garage, and construction of new two sto

  10 Sep 2026 Full applications
• CH/26/268 Awaiting decision

  24, Cooke Way, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4FW

  Garage conversion to form playroom and storage room and additional parking space

  9 Sep 2026 Full applications
• CH/26/188 Refused

  21, North Street, Cannock, WS11 0BB

  Replacement windows and doors to front elevations to Church Stand and North Stre

  14 Jul 2026 Full applications