Cannock Chase SAC
We have a duty under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (Habitat Regulations) to ensure that planning application decisions do not result in adverse effects on the integrity of Cannock Chase special area of conservation (SAC).
Evidence produced to inform local plan strategy policy NR7 shows that any development proposals that involve the net increase of one or more dwellings within a 15km radius of Cannock Chase SAC would have an adverse effect unless mitigation measures are in place
The Cannock Chase SAC is one of the best areas in the UK for European dry heath land and is the most extensive in the Midlands region. Lichfield District Council are part of a partnership which seeks to mitigate the impact of development (new dwellings and tourism accommodation) and prevent damage to the Cannock Chase Special Area of conservation. Further info about its designation can be found on the Joint Nature Conservation Committee website
Special Area of Conservation Mitigation
How to submit a Regulation 77 Application
Any development comprising temporary uses of land that may be permitted under Part 4 of Schedule 2 of the order and which has the potential to increase visitor pressure directly, or indirectly, to Cannock Chase SAC could have a significant impact on the integrity of the SAC.
Development which has the greatest potential for significant impacts or large scale events and caravan/camping sites.
To submit a Regulation 77 application, email devcontrol@lichfielddc.gov.uk and include the following documents:
- Details of the development to be carried out (scaled location plan and floor plans as a minimum)
- A response to your proposal from the nature conservation body (Natural England), if received.
- Confirmation of payment of the £30 fee. Please pay for your Regulation 77 application online
- A unilateral undertaking to pay the Cannock Chase mitigation charge.
In determining a reg 77 application the Habitat Regulations do not provide a means for applying conditions to secure mitigation for increase the human population, tourism or visitor use, within the Cannock Chase SAC zone of influence (ZOI). Given the provision of mitigation will be key to providing the necessary certainty that the development will address increased population, tourism or visitor use, we will require a Unilateral Undertaking to commit the relevant parties to provide a financial payment to assisting mitigating increased population, tourism, or visitor use in the ZOI.