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Decision on ambitious plans to transform Cannock town centre delayed

A decision on ambitious plans to transform Cannock town centre has been delayed.

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An artist's impression of a public open space in the Cannock Town Centre Development Plans submitted to Cannock Chase Council.

Members of Cannock Chase Council’s planning committee were due to consider the outline application for a leisure and cultural hub, refurbishment of the Prince of Wales Theatre, new drinking and dining venues and workspaces at their latest meeting this month (September 20.

The decision will now be made at a future meeting however. The application has been recommended for approval by planning officers.

A Cannock Chase Council spokesperson said: “Members of the Planning Control Committee decided to defer discussion of the outline planning application for the redevelopment of Cannock town centre to a later meeting. This followed the formal submission of comments from the Highways Authority at Staffordshire County Council which unfortunately arrived after the agenda and papers were published.