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Lichfield planning applications
3,645 applications. 81% approved. 58 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 3,645 planning applications from Lichfield. 282 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 81% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Lichfield takes a median of 58 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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26/01136/FUH Awaiting decision
Osokosy 16 Rugeley Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 9BA
Single storey side and rear extension to form kitchen
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26/01127/FUH Awaiting decision
88B Springhill Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 4UJ
Conversion of loft with dormer to form bedrooms and bathroom
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26/01132/COU Awaiting decision
Flat Above Whittington Heath Golf Club Common Lane Whittington Heath Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9GX
Change of use from residential flat to commercial offices
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26/01126/FUH Awaiting decision
42 Uttoxeter Road Handsacre Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 4DN
First floor side and single storey rear extension and alterations including garage conversion
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26/01134/COU Awaiting decision
Unit B2 Multipark Burntwood Cannel Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 3FU
Change of use from Class B8 with ancillary offices, trade park and showroom to Class E(d) Indoor recreation with ancillary facilities for golf simulation
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26/01129/PNH Awaiting decision
68 Sainte Foy Avenue Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6PA
Prior Notification: Single story rear extension 6.00m from the rear wall of the original dwelling and reaching a maximum height of 3.00m and eaves height of 3.00m
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26/01124/FUL Awaiting decision
349 Lichfield Street Fazeley Tamworth Staffordshire B78 3QG
Demolition of existing two storey side and rear extensions, outbuildings and the erection of a replacement single and two storey rear extension with the erection of 2no. 2 bedroom detached dwellings with associated works
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26/01121/FUH Awaiting decision
78 Burntwood Road Hammerwich Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 0JW
Single storey rear extension to form kitchen
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26/01119/ADV Awaiting decision
Land At Lichfield South Business Park Birmingham Road Wall Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 0QP
Installation of two freestanding, non-illuminated 2m high totem signs
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26/01118/FUL Awaiting decision
Nationwide Building Society 8-10 Bakers Lane Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6NF
Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinet to external wall
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26/01116/FUH Awaiting decision
8 Marshall Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6UP
Extension of garage
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26/01115/FUH Awaiting decision
12 Oaklands Close Fradley Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8RU
Garage conversion with a single storey side and rear extension to form dining room, bedroom and utility
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26/01117/FUH Awaiting decision
Gandria Endwood Drive Little Aston Sutton Coldfield Staffordshire B74 3AJ
Ground floor rear extension, first floor side extension, alteration of the existing dormer to ensuite, replacing the current structure with a new pitched roof, garage conversion plus a second-floor roof conversion
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26/01108/FUH Awaiting decision
Sandborough House Farmhouse Yoxall Road Hamstall Ridware Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3SA
Section 73 application to permission of 23/00787/FUH to alter condition 3 (External Materials) to retain, restore and repoint the existing exposed brickwork to the principal/front elevation of the property
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26/01111/FUH Awaiting decision
Bridge House Church Road Alrewas Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 7BT
Re-surfacing of the existing driveway using block pavers (Resbumission of 26/00756/FUH)
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26/01103/OUTMEI Awaiting decision
Former Rugeley Power Station Armitage Road Armitage Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 1PR
Section 73 application to vary Condition 2 (Approved drawings), 3 (Ecology), 7 (Drainage), 8 (Affordable housing Statement), 7 (Drainage Strategy) and 15 (Noise) of permission 19/00753/OUTMEI to allow changes to the site layout, housing mix, house types, relocation of pumping station and attenuation pond
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26/01105/FUH Awaiting decision
1 Yorksand Road Fazeley Tamworth Staffordshire B78 3TA
Erection of 2m high close-boarded timber boundary fence
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26/01104/FUH Awaiting decision
Maple Cottage Ash Tree Lane Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8ND
Double storey front extension
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26/01099/FUH Awaiting decision
The Old Vicarage Church Road Stonnall Walsall Staffordshire WS9 9HL
Enclosure of an existing pool, amendments to an existing garage and construction of a new access corridor.
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26/01102/CLP Granted
12 Trenance Close Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9SJ
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): Conversion of existing garage space into habitable accommodation
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26/01094/FUH Awaiting decision
Bracken House The Green Whittington Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9LU
Single and two storey side and rear extensions, alterations to existing openings and dormers, erection of car port and installation of entrance gates and front porch (Resubmission of 26/00722/FUH)
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26/01093/FUH Awaiting decision
19 Blackthorne Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9YJ
Removal of the existing conservatory, proposed two-storey front and side extensions, and proposed single-storey rear extension with associated external alterations.
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26/01090/FUH Awaiting decision
43 Walsall Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8AD
Single storey rear extension
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26/01085/LBC Awaiting decision
Richard Crosse Church Of England Primary School Lichfield Road Kings Bromley Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 7JE
Works to listed building to enable the installation / replacement of various external windows and doors
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26/01084/FUL Awaiting decision
Richard Crosse Church Of England Primary School Lichfield Road Kings Bromley Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 7JE
Installation / replacement of various external windows and doors
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26/01083/FUL Awaiting decision
Land North Of Main Street Clifton Campville Tamworth Staffordshire
Erection of an agricultural store and lambing shelter
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26/01077/LBC Awaiting decision
Blackbrook Hall London Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 0PS
Works to listed building to enable the change of use of office building to overnight wedding accommodation (associated with Blackbrook Barns Wedding Venue)
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26/01076/COU Awaiting decision
Blackbrook Hall London Road Swinfen Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 0PS
Change of use of office building to overnight wedding accommodation (associated with Blackbrook Barns Wedding Venue)
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26/01078/LBC Awaiting decision
16 Mill End Lane Alrewas Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 7BX
Installation of an EV charger to the external wall.
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26/01073/FUL Awaiting decision
4 Turner Croft Fradley Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8SA
Conversion of garage to form ancillary accommodation
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26/01067/PNPV Awaiting decision
Fradley Airfield, Hanger 5 Wood End Lane Fradley Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8EL
Prior Notification: Installation of roof mounted 2.87MW solar PV system comprising of 6,246 x Canadian Solar 460w modules
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26/01069/FUH Awaiting decision
41 Shropshire Brook Road Handsacre Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 4UZ
Garage conversion
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26/01060/COU Awaiting decision
Haselour Hall Lodge Haselour Lane Harlaston Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9JT
Conversion of existing garage/storage into holiday let accommodation
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26/01059/FUH Awaiting decision
Dolly Cottage Dollymakers Hill Cross Ash Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 4LT
Two storey side extension, replacing an existing conservatory, to create a larger open plan kitchen/diner and master bedroom
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26/01058/FUH Awaiting decision
13 Alderhithe Grove Little Aston Sutton Coldfield Staffordshire B74 3BN
Retention of 1m high double palisade trellis fencing added to existing 2m high close board fence
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26/01061/CLP Awaiting decision
Canal Lodge Pool Lane Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 3QY
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): Loft conversion
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26/01064/HST2A Awaiting decision
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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26/01056/FUL Awaiting decision
35A High Street Chase Terrace Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 1LR
Erection of a detached 2 bed bungalow, with garden, driveway with 2no. parking spaces and bin storage. (resubmission of 26/00057/FUL)
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19/00753/DSCH37 Awaiting decision
Former Rugeley Power Station Armitage Road Armitage Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 1PR
Discharge of condition 24 (External Lighting Scheme) of permission 19/00753/OUTMEI
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26/01052/FUH Awaiting decision
15 Highfield Avenue Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 9AW
Front door to be repositioned to front elevation and existing timber cladding to be replaced with white render to make dormer cheek.
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26/01047/FUL Awaiting decision
Manor Farm Uttoxeter Road Blithbury Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3HU
Erection of agricultural building for livestock housing
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26/01049/FUL Awaiting decision
Haselour Park Haselour Lane Harlaston Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9JT
Retention of stable block, tack room / hay store and associated works
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26/01045/FUH Awaiting decision
60 Shortbutts Lane Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9BU
Single storey rear and side wrap around extension with pitched roofs, and roof canopy to front elevation
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26/01033/FUL Awaiting decision
Land South Of Shropshire Brook Horsey Lane Upper Longdon Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 4LW
Erection of a log cabin for the purpose of a rural workers dwelling and associated works
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26/01044/FUL Awaiting decision
61 Roman Lane Little Aston Sutton Coldfield Staffordshire B74 3AE
Erection of a replacement dwelling and outbuilding and all associated works
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26/01043/FUH Awaiting decision
2 Abraham Avenue Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9FW
Single storey rear extension attached to existing garage which will be extended and converted.
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26/01032/FUH Awaiting decision
105 Farewell Lane Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 9DP
Single storey rear extension
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26/01028/FUH Awaiting decision
Highfield House 1 Boley Cottage Lane Boley Park Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9JA
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single-storey rear extension with associated internal and external alterations.
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26/01031/SCREE Decided
Land South Of Reindeer Road Fazeley Tamworth Staffordshire
Screening Opinion: The erection of up to 140 dwellings, including the creation of new vehicular, pedestrian, and cycle access off Dama Road, together with public open space and other associated infrastructure.
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26/01025/OUTM Awaiting decision
Lichfield Auction Centre Wood End Lane Fradley Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8NF
Outline planning application for the demolition of existing buildings and the erection of new building(s) for storage and distribution development (B8) with associated access, hard/soft landscaping, parking and associated works (all matters reserved except for access)
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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26/00913/FUH Granted
Elford Park Farm Brickhouse Lane Elford Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9DF
Replacement of existing porch canopy and existing conservatory
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26/00914/LBC Granted
Elford Park Farm Brickhouse Lane Elford Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9DF
Works to Listed Building to allow the replacement of existing porch canopy and existing conservatory
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26/00878/COU Refused
Barn At Dunnimere Farm Portway Lane Harlaston Tamworth Staffordshire
Retrospective change of use of agricultural building to Use Class E (commercial, business, or service)
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26/00922/FUH Withdrawn
23 Churchill Crescent Alrewas Staffordshire DE13 7EH
Section 73 application to permission of 25/01082/FUH to vary condition 3 (Finishing materials) to allow for the dormers to be finished in a dark brown composite cladding
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26/00891/CLE Granted
36 Chestnut Lane Clifton Campville Tamworth Staffordshire B79 0BN
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): Confirmation that development approved under planning permission 22/00160/FUL has lawfully commenced through the carrying out of material operation
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26/00937/LBC Granted
Pipehill House Walsall Road Pipehill Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8JU
Installation of 28no. ground mounted solar panels
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26/00936/FUH Granted
Pipehill House Walsall Road Pipehill Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8JU
Installation of 28no. ground mounted solar panels
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26/00967/FUH Granted
78 Chase Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 0DT
Demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension, conversion of garage to bedroom and creation of wet room
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26/00895/FUH Granted
Shrubberies The Shrubbery Elford Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9BX
Single storey side extension
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26/00964/FUH Granted
44 Yew Tree Avenue Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9UA
First floor side extension
The full record
Decisions between 2001 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 3,383 decisions from Lichfield between 2001 and 2026, part of 3,645 applications on record. Over that period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 2,706 granted against 329 refused. The busiest single year was 2022, with 1,090 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 September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 130 46%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 69 24%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 83 29%
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 90% granted overall 46
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Stephen Capper Design And Planning 96% granted overall 25
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The green arborist limited 92% granted overall 21
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Tonks Brothers Tree Services 100% granted overall 21
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Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy Ltd 95% granted overall 17
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ADC Ltd 87% granted overall 16
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Alrewas Architecture Ltd 100% granted overall 14
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J T Design Partnership LLP 64% granted overall 14
Browse by ward
Applications by ward in Lichfield
- Alrewas And Fradley 296
- Armitage With Handsacre 194
- Boley Park 83
- Boney Hay And Central 72
- Bourne Vale 157
- Chadsmead 118
- Chase Terrace 64
- Chasetown 88
- Colton And The Ridwares 139
- Curborough 55
- Fazeley 98
- Hammerwich With Wall 153
- Highfield 131
- Leomansley 187
- Little Aston And Stonnall 305
- Longdon 215
- Mease Valley 110
- Shenstone 154
- St Johns 183
- Stowe 302
- Summerfield And All Saints 56
- Whittington And Streethay 304
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Applications by postcode district
Common questions
How many planning applications does Lichfield decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, Lichfield decided 282 planning applications. 81% 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 58 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Lichfield decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 282 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 46% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 71% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Lichfield decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 3383 decisions from Lichfield between 2001 and 2026, out of 3,645 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 September 2026, with 83 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: 3,645 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 282 decided, 81% approved, median 58 days to a decision. 483 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2001 and 2026: 3,383 in total, 89% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.