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Lichfield planning applications
4,061 applications. 83% approved. 56 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 4,061 planning applications from Lichfield. 387 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 83% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Lichfield: 562 applications received in the last year, 387 decisions published.
Lichfield takes a median of 56 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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26/01300/FUL Awaiting decision
18A Market Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6LH
Alterations to shopfront (Sch1)
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26/01298/FUH Awaiting decision
98 Main Street Alrewas Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 7AE
Single storey rear extension and conversion of part of existing garage to form kitchen, utility and dining area (Sch1)
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26/01299/DEM Awaiting decision
Hadley Gate Field Stoneyford Lane Blithbury Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3HT
Prior Notification: Demolition of 8 agricultural buildings and 1 brick gatehouse structure (Sch1)
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26/01294/FUL Awaiting decision
31 Smarts Avenue Shenstone Woodend Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 0PB
Erection of a pair of semi-detached dwellings, with associated parking (Sch1)
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26/01277/FUH Awaiting decision
Railway Cottage Fosseway Lane Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8JY
Removal of existing car port and the erection of a two storey side extension (Sch1)
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26/01288/HST Awaiting decision
A38 Rykneld Street Northbound Slip Road Diversion/Overbridge And Manor House Access Road
Schedule 17 Application: Bringing into Use (diversion of the A38 slip road) (Scheduled Work No. 3/89A and No. 3/89C)
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26/01273/FUL Awaiting decision
Brookhay Cottage Broad Lane Huddlesford Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8QH
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling (Sch1)
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26/01253/COU Awaiting decision
Land Adjacent Eagles Lodge Barracks Lane Walsall Wood Walsall Staffordshire WS9 9DL
Conversion of stable block and single storey extension to form 1no dwelling, erection of entrance gates and associated works (Sch1)
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26/01260/LBC Awaiting decision
26 Bird Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6PR
Works to listed building to enable the repair, restoration and enhancement of shopfront, including repainting, installation of a lantern and retractable awnings and associated works (Sch2*)
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26/01259/FUL Awaiting decision
Le Reve 26 Bird Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6PR
Repair, restoration and enhancement of shopfront, including repainting, installation of a lantern and retractable awnings and associated works (Sch1)
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26/01255/FUL Awaiting decision
10, 26, 27, 28, 33, 36 And 37 Beech Gardens Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9EB
Installation of an External Wall Insulation (EWI) system to seven dwellings (Sch1)
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26/01254/CLE Awaiting decision
Gravelly Bank Farm Yoxall Road Hamstall Ridware Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3SD
Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Use for the use of land for the stationing of one static caravan for residential occupation as a dwelling (Use Class C3) (Sch1)
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26/01257/CLP Awaiting decision
46 Richmond Drive Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9SZ
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): In-fill of existing car port, garage conversion, and internal alterations to create a garage/store, enlarged kitchen/diner, and utility/boot room, with a new roof window and roof lantern (Sch1)
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26/01252/FUH Awaiting decision
29 Railway Lane Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 1LT
Erection of a detached garage and domestic workshop within the rear garden (Sch1)
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26/01244/COU Awaiting decision
14 Princess Street Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 1JW
Conversion of residential annex to workshop (Sch1)
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26/01247/FUH Awaiting decision
35 Grange Lane Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 7EE
Single storey front extension to form porch and extend garage and increase parking area to front (Sch1)
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26/01237/FUH Awaiting decision
16 Lanthorn Close Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6RY
Conversion of detached garage extension and loft conversion from study/hobby room to ancillary residential accommodation associated with and used as part of the main dwelling living space (Sch1)
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26/01243/FUL Awaiting decision
Sea Queen Fish Bar 1B - 1D Cannock Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 0BL
Installation of new shop front (Sch1)
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26/01271/SCREE Awaiting decision
Forty Acre Farm Sawpits Lane Little Hay Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 0PX
Screening Opinion : Erection of 2 No. poultry houses for broiler rearing (64,000 bird places), with feed bins, control room and all associated infrastructure
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26/01236/CLE Awaiting decision
Blacklands Farm Chester Road Aldridge Walsall WS9 0LT
Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing): To confirm that application 14/00179/FUL has been substantially completed for a period in excess of 10 years (Sch1)
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26/01238/FUH Awaiting decision
1 Lowther Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 0DY
Single-storey rear extension and internal alterations (Sch1)
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26/01242/FUL Awaiting decision
Hindleys Bakery And Cafe 10 Tamworth Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6JJ
Installation of new shop front and installation of a retractable canopy (Sch1)
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26/01234/CLP Decided
The Dovecote Potters Croft Clifton Campville Tamworth Staffordshire B79 0DG
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): Installation of photovoltaic solar panels to the north and south roofs of an existing garage and hobbies room outbuilding (Sch1)
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26/01231/CLP Awaiting decision
48 Church Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 9EA
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): Erection of garage outbuilding (Sch1)
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26/01227/OUTMEI Awaiting decision
Land North Of Ashby Road (Arkall Farm) Tamworth Staffordshire
Outline planning application (with all matters reserved except for access) for the phased development of up to 985 homes, local centre, community building/pavilion, sports pitches, public open space, landscaping, vehicular and pedestrian accesses and associated infrastructure including SuDS attenuation features (Sch2)
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26/01239/FUH Awaiting decision
20 Scotch Orchard Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6BZ
Replacement conservatory to rear (Sch1)
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26/01226/COU Awaiting decision
Land East Of High Ash Grange Meerash Lane Hammerwich Burntwood Staffordshire
Change of use of agriculture land to a secure private hire dog exercise field (Sch1)
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26/01221/FUH Awaiting decision
31 Rosemary Hill Road Little Aston Sutton Coldfield Staffordshire B74 4HL
Single storey porch to front (Sch1)
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26/01217/CLP Decided
Brook Cottage Portleys Lane Drayton Bassett Tamworth Staffordshire B78 2AD
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): Erection of a single-storey rear extension, and construction of two dormer windows
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26/01216/FUL Awaiting decision
30 Park Road Alrewas Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 7AG
Erection of new dwelling house, refurbishment of the existing dwelling house, existing barn (smithy) and stables for incidental use (storage, gym, home office) with the dwelling house, demolition of outside WC and lean-to store and associated works (Sch 1)
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26/01213/FUL Awaiting decision
Leofric Hall 1A Yoxall Road Kings Bromley Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 7JJ
Section 73 application to REMOVE Conditions 10 and 11 (Window restrictions), 12 (Balcony), 13 (Permitted development) and 14 (Landscaping) of application 08/00114/FUL (Sch1)
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26/01214/ABN Withdrawn
Knight Farm Main Road Haunton Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9HW
Agricultural Determination: Erection of extension to existing agricultural building
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26/01210/FUL Awaiting decision
Brooklands Nurseries 144 Aldridge Road Aldridge Walsall Staffordshire WS9 0PF
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a single detached five bedroom dwelling with associated parking and landscaping (Sch1)
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26/01204/FUL Awaiting decision
Screwfix Unit 1 Nanscawen Road Fradley Park Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8LQ
Installation of a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Skid Fuelling Station (Sch1)
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26/01203/FUH Awaiting decision
Whissendine Elford Road Comberford Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9BB
Single storey side extension to form sun room (SCH1)
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26/01202/FUH Awaiting decision
38 Manor Road Kings Bromley Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 7HZ
Alterations to the existing driveway and proposed entrance gates (Sch1)
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26/01198/FUH Awaiting decision
2 St Barbaras Road Handsacre Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 4HB
First floor side and single storey front extension to form entrance hall, kitchen, utility, bedroom and bathroom (Sch1)
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26/01199/CLP Awaiting decision
82 Gaia Lane Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 7LS
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): Erection of a replacement double garage (Sch1)
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26/01189/FUL Awaiting decision
Shell Fradley Service Area North Rykneld Street Fradley Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8PJ
Redevelopment of service station including the demolition of the existing sales building and partial demolition of existing canopy and pump islands and the erection of a new sales building, EV charging bays (domestic and HGV) and associated plant and associated works (Sch 1)
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26/01185/FUL Awaiting decision
36 Chestnut Lane Clifton Campville Tamworth Staffordshire B79 0BN
Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) and 11 (drainage details) of permission 22/00160/FUL relating to design, layout and revised drainage strategy (Sch1)
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26/01197/HST Awaiting decision
Land North Bucks Head Farm (A5 Trunk Road) Lichfield Staffordshire
Schedule 17 Application : introduction of additional set of maintenance access stairs, installation of two additional boundary fences, amendements to the positioning of the vehicle restraint systems, repositioning of two evaporation slabs (Non-material amendment to 25/01216/HST) (Sch1)
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26/01240/HSC Awaiting decision
Screwfix Unit 1 Nanscawen Road Fradley Park Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8LQ
Hazardous Substances Consent : Installation of a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) storage tank (17 tonnes) (Sch1)
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26/01179/FUL Awaiting decision
17 St John Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6NU
Retention of 3no. parcel lockers (Royal Mail, Amazon, Evri) on the side elevation (Sch 1)
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26/01184/CLP Awaiting decision
15 Chestnut Drive Shenstone Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 0JH
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) : Replacement and extend dormer, installation of solar panels to south facing roof, replacement windows and new tile hanging to front gable. (SCH1)
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26/01183/ADV Awaiting decision
16-18 Conduit Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6JR
Installation of 1no non-illuminated fascia sign (3D letters to existing timber fascia), projecting sign and vinyl to entrance door fanlight (Sch2*)
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26/01182/LBC Awaiting decision
16-18 Conduit Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6JR
Works to listed building to enable the redecoration of existing timber frame shop front, installation of new signs and associated works (Sch2*)
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26/01171/LBC Awaiting decision
Zizzi Bird Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6PW
Works to listed building to enable the installation of various illuminated and non illuminated signs including individual text, projecting sign and menu boards and the painting of windows, window surrounds and doors (Sch2*)
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26/01172/FUL Awaiting decision
Lichfield Rugby Club Tamworth Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9JE
Installation of 6 x 15m flood lighting columns with Siteco FL11 LED floodlight system (Sch1)
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26/01168/FUH Awaiting decision
19 The Friary Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6QG
Erection of a detached garage.
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26/01174/FUL Awaiting decision
18 Newick Avenue Little Aston Sutton Coldfield Staffordshire B74 3DA
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a 4 bedroom detached dwelling with associated works (resubmission of 26/00234/FUL)
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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26/01064/HST2A Granted
Land To The North And West Of Rake End Blithbury Lichfield Staffordshire
Schedule 15 application (Return of temporarily possessed land) : Creation of two ecological mitigation ponds and one associated bund (22/00638/HST and CAS-06344-L2X6Z3 / A102_052_H02)
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26/01021/CLP Granted
Cranfield House Church Road Alrewas Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 7BT
Certificate of Lawfulness: Replacement of an existing tarmac driveway with block paviors
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26/00746/FUH Granted
Histons 2 Longfield Drive Little Aston Sutton Coldfield Staffordshire B74 3UT
Replacement of the existing cream painted soft wood windows and doors to a similar uPVC equivalent in casement style, size and colour
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26/00556/FUL Granted
35 Little Aston Hall Aldridge Road Little Aston Sutton Coldfield Staffordshire B74 3BH
Demolition of office building and the erection of a new dwelling and a detached garage with home office
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26/00851/FUL Granted
Land South Of Hilltop Barn Main Road Wigginton Tamworth Staffordshire
Erection of 3no. dwellings with external amenity space, off street parking, erection of car ports and the formation of new vehicle access and pedestrian access
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26/01047/FUL Granted
Manor Farm Uttoxeter Road Blithbury Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3HU
Erection of agricultural building for livestock housing
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26/01069/FUH Granted
41 Shropshire Brook Road Handsacre Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 4UZ
Garage conversion
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26/00885/FUH Granted
80 Leafenden Avenue Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 4UU
Erection of a single storey and two storey rear extension
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26/00804/FUH Granted
93 Lichfield Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 0HQ
Erection of a 2no. Storey Side Extension, Single Storey Rear Extension and Front Porch
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26/00961/FUH Granted
The Willows Morton Drive Drayton Lane Drayton Bassett Tamworth Staffordshire B78 3FF
Installation of new window opening
The full record
Decisions between 2001 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 3,826 decisions from Lichfield between 2001 and 2026, part of 4,061 applications on record. Over that period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 3,060 granted against 362 refused. The busiest single year was 2022, with 1,131 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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01/00472/CPO Decided
Unit 1 Burntwood Business Park Zone 3 Benches Close Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 3FR
2.4m palisade fencing
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21/01056/FUL Withdrawn
Fox And Hounds 44 Main Street Shenstone Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 0NB
Erection of a new timber framed pergola
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01/01163/COU Granted
Warren House Farm Barracks Lane Brownhills Walsall Staffordshire WS8 6LU
Conversion of agricultural buildings to one dwellinghouse
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02/00956/FUL Granted
3 Finch Way Fradley Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8UB
Conservatory
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02/01137/LBC Granted
Church Cottage Church Lane Mavesyn Ridware Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3RB
To replace existing windows with like units. Thatch existing front porch to match main dwelling roof. Ground floors replaced with concrete and insulation. Re-roof lobby and renew doors as plan
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03/00265/FUL Granted
105 School Lane Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 1LB
Two storey extension to side
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03/00273/LBC Refused
Church Cottage Church Lane Mavesyn Ridware Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3RB
Demolish existing outbuildings and provide access area to proposed garage at rear
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19/01503/PNH Withdrawn
Campion House Drayton Lane Drayton Bassett Tamworth Staffordshire B78 3TR
Prior Notification: Proposed single storey extension to rear projecting 7.21m from the rear wall of the original dwelling and reaching a maximum height of 3.90m and eaves height of 3.30m
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19/01443/FUH Granted
128 Bridge Cross Road Chase Terrace Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 2BZ
Installation of driveway / footpath crossover area to front of property
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19/01565/ABN Granted
Maplebrook Farm Lower Lane Chorley Lichfield Staffordshire WS7 9HQ
Agricultural Determination: Erection of 1no agricultural building for the storage of hay and straw
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 202 52%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 100 26%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 85 22%
Planning agents in Lichfield
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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CT Planning Limited 88% granted overall 63
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Stephen Capper Design And Planning 97% granted overall 42
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Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy Ltd 90% granted overall 39
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BHB Architects Ltd. 99% granted overall 35
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The green arborist limited 93% granted overall 23
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Tonks Brothers Tree Services 100% granted overall 23
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Alrewas Architecture Ltd 100% granted overall 21
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Richard Partington Architect 97% granted overall 20
Browse by ward
Applications by ward in Lichfield
- Alrewas And Fradley 340
- Armitage With Handsacre 227
- Boley Park 90
- Boney Hay And Central 74
- Bourne Vale 181
- Chadsmead 136
- Chase Terrace 76
- Chasetown 103
- Colton And The Ridwares 155
- Curborough 59
- Fazeley 114
- Hammerwich With Wall 170
- Highfield 141
- Leomansley 229
- Little Aston And Stonnall 359
- Longdon 254
- Mease Valley 131
- Shenstone 192
- St Johns 219
- Stowe 343
- Summerfield And All Saints 67
- Whittington And Streethay 346
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Lichfield decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, Lichfield decided 387 planning applications. 83% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Lichfield?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 56 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Lichfield decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 387 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 52% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 78% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Lichfield decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 3826 decisions from Lichfield between 2001 and 2026, out of 4,061 applications on record. Across that whole period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Lichfield?
July 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 84 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Lichfield's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Lichfield: 4,061 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 387 decided, 83% approved, median 56 days to a decision. 562 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2001 and 2026: 3,826 in total, 89% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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