Penkridge Parish Council
Minutes of the Planning Meeting held on 14th November 2024
at 7.00 pm at the Haling Dene Centre
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the inclusion of confidential matters.
Present
Councillor Mrs Helen Adams [Chairman]
“ Mrs Petula M C Hughes [Vice Chairman]
“ Andrew Adams
“ Mrs Jo Chapman
“ Victor Kelly
“ Ron Kenyon
“ Adrew Lenz
“ Christopher Manton
“ Anthony Minshall
“ Gary Poston
Parish Administrator Lesley Hough
6630. APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from Cllrs Mrs Vivienne Smith and Ms Jayne Taylor.
6631. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
[a] It was noted that South Staffordshire Council Councillors Mrs Helen Adams, Sam Harper-Wallis and Victor
Kelly declared a Non-Pecuniary Interest and would not speak or vote on Planning Applications.
6632. MINUTES
Resolved that the minutes be approved for:
[a] Planning meeting of 10th October 2024.
6633. MATTERS ARISING
There were no Matters Arising from the minutes.
6634. DECISIONS
[a] The decisions received were noted.
6635. PLANNING ENFORCEMENT NOTIFICATIONS
[a] It was noted no Enforcement Cases for Penkridge had been received.
6636. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Consideration was given to applications from the SSC:
Our Ref SSC Ref Address Detail Comments
57 24/00923/FULM Wolgarston Farm
Cannock Road
Construction of Steel Portal
Framed Livestock [dairy cow
housing] Building
No Comments
58 24/00947/AGR
Lower Drayton
Farm
Lower Drayton
Lane
Agricultural Machinery,
Spare Parts and Chemical
Storage Barn
See Below
Councillors questioned what Chemicals would be stored as the proposed Barn would be close to the
Digester
731
6636. PLANNING APPLICATIONS [Cont’d]
Our Ref SSC Ref Address Detail Comments
59 24/00948/FULHH 4 Holme Rise Two Storey Side Extension See Below
Councillors had no objection to the proposed extension but questioned if part of the extension would
be on land that did not belong to the proprietor of the property
60 24/00949/AGR Otherton Hall Farm
Otherton Lane
Machinery and Implement
Store No Comments
61 24/00713/FULHH The Granary
Pillaton Lane
Two Storey Outbuilding
Serving as a Carport,
Garden Store, Kitchenette
and Home Office. Brick
Walls and Timber Entrance
Gates to Site Access
Application
Withdrawn
62 24/00585/FUL Bridge House Hotel
Stone Cross
Change of Use from Exiting
Restaurant/Pub on Ground
Floor and Hotel
Accommodation above
Including Raising of the Roof
to Allow for an Additional
Storey of Floor Space,
Internal/External Alterations
to provide Residential Living
Accommodation for 9
Apartments, Residents
Communal Amenity Space,
Partial Retention of the
Ground Floor’s Existing use
for a
Coffee Shop/Wine Bar.
Object
Councillors have serious concerns over the lack of provision for car parking spaces for residents and
visitors. The addition of a second floor to the existing building and the effect it will have on the street
scene and adjacent properties.
The plans show provision for nine refuse bins when there is a requirement for a minimum of 18 bins (1 x
general household waste and 1 x recycling) for each flat / apartment.
Also space for the provision of commercial bins for the Coffee Shop / Wine Bar.
63 24/00934/FULHH The Cottage
Bickford Road
Two Storey Side Extension &
Single Storey Rear Extension
to Existing Dwelling
No Comments
64 24/00883/ADV
MRH Retail Limited
Gailey Service
Station
Watling Street
Erection of Two Freestanding
Small Format Advertising
Displays
No Comments
732
6636. PLANNING APPLICATIONS [Cont’d]
Our Ref SSC Ref Address Detail Comments
65 24/00674/FULHH Rocklea
Cannock Road
Single Storey Garden Annex
Outbuilding to Provide
Residential Accommodation
to Dependents of the Main
Residence
Objection
Councillors had concerns the proposed extension was in the Conservation Area and close to listed
buildings. Councillors supported the residents; comments.
66 24/00920/FULHH Tudor House
Stafford Road
Detached Oak Frame
Garage and Carport No Comments
67 24/00915/FULHH 14 Blount Close
Demolition of Existing
Garage and Carport and
Replacement with Two
Storey Side Extension
No Comments
68 24/00828/FUL 1 Hatherton Road
Construction of One
Dwelling House with a new
Access from Teddesley
Road, Engineering Work to
lower the front position of the
Site and facilitate Access,
together with Retaining Walls
No Comments
6637. WEST MIDLAND INTERCHANGE
[a] A letter was received and considered dated 23rd October from Four Ashes Limited to the Secretary of
State for Transport to make a non-material change to the development by Four Ashes Limited with
regard to the West Midland Freight Interchange Order 2020.
6638. PREMISES LICENCE REVIEW – STAR INN MARKET PLACE
[a] The above was received from South Staffordshire Council dated 6th November and it was noted any
comments should be received no later than 4th December 2024.
6639. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
Thursday 12th December 2024 at 7.00 pm
Chairman ……………………………………………. Date …….…………………………
