15 Rochester Avenue Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 2EN

1. 17 Nov 2022

   Received by Lichfield

2. 18 Nov 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 3 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Certificate of Lawfulness approved

4. 17 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 23 Lambert Drive Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 2DR

  26/00779/FUH Submitted 24 Jun 2026 112m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~11 Sep

  Erection of first floor extension above garage (Re-submission of 20/01314/FUH)

  Decided Extension

• 9 Galway Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 2DT

  23/00469/FUH Submitted 24 Apr 2023 120m away

  Erection of single storey front extension and detached workshop

  Granted Householder Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 31 Linden Avenue Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 2AX

  21/00986/FUH Submitted 20 May 2021 191m away

  Replacement of existing single storey extension with two storey extension, including internal alterations

  Granted Householder Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 43 Blenheim Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 2HZ

  24/00433/CLP Submitted 15 Apr 2024 196m away

  Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed): Alterations to dormers, removal of conservatory, new porch and internal alterations

  Refused Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer
  Small domestic

• 43 Blenheim Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 2HZ

  24/00642/FUH Submitted 4 Jun 2024 196m away

  Refurbishment of dormer roof, internal alterations and rebuild front porch

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 70 Redwood Drive Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 2AU

  26/00743/FUH Submitted 17 Jun 2026 230m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~13 Aug

  Erection of a first floor side extension and single storey rear extension

  Decided Extension
  Small domestic

• 26/01102/CLP Awaiting decision

  12 Trenance Close Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9SJ

  Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): Conversion of existing garage space into habitable accommodation

  3 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01061/CLP Awaiting decision

  Canal Lodge Pool Lane Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 3QY

  Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): Loft conversion

  24 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01021/CLP Awaiting decision

  Cranfield House Church Road Alrewas Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 7BT

  Certifcate of Lawfullness: Replacement of an existing tarmac driveway with block paviors

  13 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01024/CLE Awaiting decision

  Poplars 47 St Matthews Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 9EN

  Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing): Use of site to provide a total of 14 supported living units for adults (16+)

  13 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00994/CLP Awaiting decision

  Moatfield 27 Lichfield Road Hamstall Ridware Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3QG

  Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): Wooden garden room to be used as a small veterinary physiotherapy treatment room and office

  10 Aug 2026 Lawful development