Planning permission in Cannock Chase

In the last 12 months, 97.2% of home project applications were approved in Cannock Chase (72 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about eight weeks (median 54 days).

Across all application types, 90.1% of 1,208 applications decided since February 2023 were approved. Based on Cannock Chase's public planning register. Data last updated: 23 August 2026.

1,530Total applications

1,208Decided

90.1%Approval rate (of decided)

1,089 Approved+119 Refused+39 Withdrawn+161 Pending+122 Outcome not determined=1,530 Total

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Decision Level

1,070Delegated

By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

Category	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Full planning applications	743	659	84	88.7%
Discharging planning conditions	130	129	1	99.2%
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development)	110	104	6	94.5%
Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a)	43	34	9	79.1%
Outline Planning	42	38	4	90.5%
Advertisement Consent	41	36	5	87.8%
Other*	99	89	10	mixed types

* Other combines smaller categories: Protected tree works (TPO) (14), Phone masts and telecoms (13), Minerals and waste (10), Listed Building Consent (8), Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) (4), Prior approval (permitted development) (3), Barn to home conversion (prior approval, Class Q) (2), County Matter (1), Heritage (1), Lawful Use/Development Cert App (1), CCDC-Reg 3. Application (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

Quarter	Decided	Approved	Approval rate
Q3 2023	23	21	91.3%
Q4 2023	82	76	92.7%
Q1 2024	87	75	86.2%
Q2 2024	83	79	95.2%
Q3 2024	96	84	87.5%
Q4 2024	87	72	82.8%
Q1 2025	91	84	92.3%
Q2 2025	104	96	92.3%
Q3 2025	103	93	90.3%
Q4 2025	103	88	85.4%
Q1 2026	88	86	97.7%
Q2 2026	43	40	93.0%
Q3 2026 (quarter in progress)	3	3	sample too small

By Ward

The 12 wards with the most decided applications, across all years. 100 further decided applications fall in wards not shown.

Among wards with at least 20 decided applications, approval rates range from 79.7% in Hednesford Hills & Rawnsley to 95.7% in Heath Hayes & Wimblebury, a gap of 16.0 percentage points.

Ward	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Western Springs	144	130	14	90.3%
Cannock Longford & Bridgtown	93	82	11	88.2%
Cannock Park & Old Fallow	91	79	12	86.8%
Norton Canes	91	86	5	94.5%
Hednesford Green Heath	66	62	4	93.9%
Etching HIll & the Heath	65	61	4	93.8%
Hednesford Hills & Rawnsley	64	51	13	79.7%
Cannock West	61	54	7	88.5%
Heath Hayes & Wimblebury	47	45	2	95.7%
Chadsmoor	46	43	3	93.5%
Hednesford Pye Green	44	40	4	90.9%
Cannock South	39	35	4	89.7%

Frequently asked questions

What is the planning approval rate in Cannock Chase?

In the last 12 months, 97.2% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in Cannock Chase, based on 72 decided applications. Across all application types, 90.1% of 1,208 applications decided since February 2023 were approved.

How long does a planning decision take in Cannock Chase?

The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in Cannock Chase in the last 12 months was 54 days (about eight weeks). Times vary case by case.

Do I need planning permission in Cannock Chase?

It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.

Do I need a planning consultant in Cannock Chase?

Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.

Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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