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Lichfield planning applications
519 applications. 87% approved. 57 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 519 planning applications from Lichfield. 110 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 87% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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26/00921/LBC Awaiting decision
45 Stowe Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6AQ
Works to listed building to allow the replacement of 11no. existing non-original timber casement windows with bespoke heritage flush casement timber windows.
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26/00924/ADV Awaiting decision
McDonalds Hermes Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6RZ
Installation of internally illuminated 3no. fascia signs, 3no. booth lettering signs and 1no. digital booth screen
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26/00911/PNH Awaiting decision
25 Fotherley Brook Road Little Aston Staffordshire WS9 0PD
Prior Notification: Erection of a single storey rear extension projecting 5.95m from the rear wall of the original dwelling and reaching a maximum height of 3.72m and eaves height of 2.25m
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26/00917/FUL Awaiting decision
Lynn Nurseries Lynn Lane Lynn Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 0EP
Demolition of existing dwelling and existing buildings, erection of one replacement property and 5no. new dwellings with associated infrastructure, landscaping and BNG.
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26/00914/LBC Awaiting decision
Elford Park Farm Brickhouse Lane Elford Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9DF
Works to Listed Building to allow the replacement of existing porch canopy, existing conservatory and 7no. windows
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26/00916/FUL Awaiting decision
New Buildings Farm Croxall Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8QY
Demolition of an existing dwelling house and the erection of a replacement self-build dwelling with associated external amenity space and parking area.
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26/00913/FUH Awaiting decision
Elford Park Farm Brickhouse Lane Elford Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9DF
Replacement of existing porch canopy, existing conservatory and 7no. windows
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26/00908/FUH Awaiting decision
Sandgate Lodge Elford Road Comberford Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9BD
Erection of detached ancillary outbuilding to form gym, studio and storage spaces
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26/00907/FUH Awaiting decision
Manoryard, The Great Barn Blithbury Road Hamstall Ridware Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3RS
Works to Listed building to enable the repair of the wooden windows and door frames across the property, adjustments to the window frame design of 2no. double storey window frames, replacement with one central frame and install floor to ceiling windows on both ground and first floor.
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26/00910/FULM Awaiting decision
Liberty Park (Phase 2) Burton Old Road Streethay Lichfield Staffordshire
Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans), 3 (site levels), 9 (Habitat Management Plan (HMP) , 10 (drainage scheme), 13 (access arrangements), 14, (parking and access), 15 (safe cycle parking), 17 (External lighting) and 23 (landscape and planting scheme) of permission 22/01090/FULM to reduce the building footprint and height and all associated works
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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26/00702/FUH Granted
Plas David Thorpe Lane Tamworth Staffordshire B79 0LL
Erection of two storey rear extension and new side carport
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26/00716/FUH Granted
33 Thorpe Street Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 1NJ
Single storey rear extension to form conservatory, bedroom and bathroom
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26/00777/FUH Granted
4 Taylor Grove Alrewas Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 7DU
Erection of a single storey rear extension
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26/00745/ADV Granted
Jaama Ltd Two Lichfield South Birmingham Road Wall Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 0QP
Erection of 1no. double leg totem sign (Re-submission of 26/00281/ADV)
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26/00752/FUH Granted
31 Ford Way Armitage Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 4BX
Demolition of existing garage and conservatory and construction of single storey rear and side extension
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26/00782/CLP Granted
38 Holly Grove Lane Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 1QA
Certificate of Lawfullness (Proposed): Internal and external alterations to rear of existing property including raised flat roof.
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26/00727/LBC Granted
13 Brook End Longdon Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 4PB
Retrospective works to Listed Building to retain 2no. UPVC inframe sash windows to match existing design colour and finish
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26/00425/OUTM Refused
Land West Of Roman Lane And Little Aston Park Road Little Aston Sutton Coldfield Staffordshire
Outline planning application (with all matters reserved apart from access) for the demolition of the dwellinghouse known as Priors, the provision of up to 100 dwellings (Use Class C3) and associated infrastructure including but not limited to new access road, sustainable urban drainage systems, public open space, landscaping, child play space, shop; and appropriate boundary treatment to the railway.
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26/00539/FUH Granted
29 Tamworth Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9EY
Demolition of the existing garage and storage, construction of a two-storey side extension and a single-storey rear extension, including internal reconfiguration and roof alterations with rooflights.
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26/00221/FUH Granted
12 Squirrel Walk Little Aston Sutton Coldfield Staffordshire B74 3AU
Single store rear and side extensions to form car port, kitchen, dining room, living room and a detached single storey out building
The full record
Decisions between 2001 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 374 decisions from Lichfield between 2001 and 2026, part of 519 applications on record. Over that period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 308 granted against 38 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 214 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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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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21/00099/FUL Refused
Green Man Inn Main Street Clifton Campville Tamworth Staffordshire B79 0AX
Demolition of outbuildings be replaced by erection of 3No. three bedroom bungalows, along with demolition of lean-to to be replaced by extension to kitchen and installation of extraction unit
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21/00100/LBC Refused
Green Man Inn Main Street Clifton Campville Tamworth Staffordshire B79 0AX
Demolition of outbuildings be replaced by erection of 3No. three bedroom bungalows, along with demolition of lean-to to be replaced by extension to kitchen and installation of extraction unit
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21/01095/TRCA Decided
16 Alrewas Road Kings Bromley Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 7HW
Removal of 2No Silver Birch (T1 and T2)
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21/00627/LBC Granted
53 Rotten Row Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6JB
Works to listed building to allow erection of infill extension to rear, internal reconfiguration, replacement / refurbishment / redecorating of windows, replacement and relocation of doors, installation of air conditioning equipment, wall insulation, and insertion of two rooflights
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21/00626/FUH Granted
53 Rotten Row Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6JB
Erection of infill extension to rear, internal reconfiguration, replacement / refurbishment / redecorating of windows, replacement and relocation of doors, installation of air conditioning equipment, wall insulation, and insertion of two rooflights
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21/00303/FUH Granted
43 Ferndale Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 7DJ
Erection of front, side and rear extensions with internal alterations
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21/00082/FUL Granted
Land North Of Blithbury Road Blithbury Rugeley Staffordshire
Erection of 1no single storey timber stable building, installation of horse arena and re-positioned entrance gate
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21/01005/FUH Granted
2 William IV Road Alrewas Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 7AN
Single storey side extension to replace the existing garage.
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 50 45%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 18 16%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 42 38%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Lichfield decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Lichfield decided 110 planning applications. 87% 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 57 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Lichfield decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 110 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 45% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 62% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Lichfield decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 374 decisions from Lichfield between 2001 and 2026, out of 519 applications on record. Across that whole period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Lichfield?
June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 71 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.
Cite these figures
Lichfield: 519 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 110 decided, 87% approved, median 57 days to a decision. 237 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2001 and 2026: 374 in total, 89% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.