When considering putting in a planning application OR objecting to a planning application consult:
****East Staffordshire Local Plan**** as this is the ‘textbook’ that the planning committee use when determining planning decisions in East Staffordshire. Consult from page 69 for Strategic policies (SPs) and page 167 for Detailed Policies).
Conservation Area 48: ELLASTONE: Please read through this document if you are unsure about whether a particular planning application (potential or actual) contravenes the Ellastone Conservation Area.
National Planning Policy Framework: (The often quoted: 45% right to light = appendix 1)
East Staffordshire Design Guide
Supplementary Planning Documents, especially the Design SPD (see page 44+ and page 68+).
Here are some links to help get you to the East Staffordshire planning page that you need:
East Staffordshire’s planning webpages
Planning applications – search page
Do I need planning permission?.
Guidance on how to put in a planning application.
Guidance on how to comment on a planning application.
Frequently asked planning questions
East Staffs Borough Council are always considering the potential impact, both positive and negative, therefore make sure this is the basis of your letter.
The Parish Council will occasionally have an extraordinary meeting if they feel that there is a planning submission that requires serious attention. All Parish Council Meetings are open to the public.