Rhys Mandry

The Planning Committee of Staffordshire Council approved the application by The Cabinet, Staffordshire County Council for a new bypass bridge and conversion of the existing Chetwynd Bridge to pedestrian and cycle use. The decision was made on 06 August 2026. The approved plans include a new two-span composite steel beam and concrete deck bridge, new road approaches, and the pedestrianisation of the existing Grade II\* listed Chetwynd Bridge.

The Planning Committee of Staffordshire Council decided to approve recommendations on 04 June 2026. The decision was to vary Condition 14(e)(ii) of permission SCC/21/0070/FULL-ES to allow ten HGVs to enter or leave Saredon Hill Quarry between 06:00 and 07:00, and between 18:00 and 19:00, Monday to Friday, and between 06:00 and 07:00 on Saturdays, until 31 December 2028.

The Planning Committee of Staffordshire Council decided to approve recommendations on 02 April 2026. Authority was delegated to the Director for Economy, Infrastructure and Skills, in consultation with the Chairman of Planning Committee and the Cabinet Member for Connectivity, to determine a Hazardous Substances Consent application for the Roundhill Anaerobic Digestion Facility. This delegation is to occur on receipt of relevant consultation responses, particularly from the Health and Safety Executive.

The Planning Committee of Staffordshire Council approved a correction to a report on Rugeley Quarry on 02 April 2026. The committee agreed to update the Section 106 legal agreement to refer to the approved Conservation Scheme for the 'Adjoining Land' instead of 'Bevin's Birches'. This correction ensures the legal agreement accurately reflects the land covered by the scheme.

The Planning Committee of Staffordshire Council approved recommendations on 02 April 2026. The decision was to vary conditions of a planning permission for CEMEX UK Operations Limited at Pyford Brook Quarry. This included approving changes to plant site and haul road construction, and amending conditions relating to out-of-hours working.