®Planning appeal decision
147 Rugely Rd, Hazelslade, Cannock, WS12 0PG
Planning appeal 6005094 at 147 Rugely Rd, Hazelslade, Cannock, WS12 0PG (Cannock Chase) was dismissed on 11 June 2026 by Inspector P Barton, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including existing vegetation and the Cannock Chase National Landscape.
demolition of existing bungalow and the erection of a pair of semi - detached houses with basements and front garage, plus annexes to the rear
- Authority
- Cannock Chase
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- P Barton
- Postcode
- WS12 0PG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including existing vegetation and the Cannock Chase National Landscape
- the living conditions of the occupiers of 145 and 149 Rugeley Road, with particular reference to privacy and outlook
- protected species, namely bats
- highway safety
What decided it
The unacceptable effect on the character and appearance of the area, including the Cannock Chase National Landscape, combined with unacceptable effects on neighbouring living conditions and unresolved protected species concerns, meant the proposal conflicted with the development plan as a whole and material considerations did not indicate it should be decided otherwise.
The limited benefits of housing delivery, energy efficiency, economic benefits during construction, and inclusive design for disabled occupants were outweighed by the significant harm to landscape character and scenic beauty of the National Landscape, the unacceptable effects on neighbouring privacy and outlook, and the unresolved protected species issue.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CCDLP Policy SO1.2CCDLP Policy SO7.4CCDLP Policy SO7.5CCDLP Policy SO2.2CCDLP Policy SO7.1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 84
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.