12 Abbotsford Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9XQ

1. 17 Oct 2023

   Received by Lichfield

2. 18 Oct 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Dec 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

• 29 Spearhill Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9UD

  21/00450/FUH Submitted 5 Mar 2021 77m away

  Erection of first floor side extension and ground floor rear extension to replace demolition of conservatory

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 36 Spearhill Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9UD

  21/01049/FUH Submitted 2 Jun 2021 86m away

  Erection of a single storey rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 15 Cranleigh Way Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9XT

  23/01447/FUH Submitted 22 Dec 2023 117m away

  Erection of single storey side and rear extensions and new front porch

  Granted Householder Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 40 Abbotsford Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9XL

  24/00096/FUH Submitted 23 Jan 2024 129m away

  Replacement of existing lightweight covered side store area with utility

  Granted Householder 11 docs
  Domestic

• 44 Yew Tree Avenue Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9UA

  26/00964/FUH Submitted 31 Jul 2026 140m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~28 Sep

  First floor side extension

  Awaiting decision Extension

• 76 Abbotsford Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9XL

  26/00872/FUH Submitted 3 Jul 2026 155m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  Erection of a part single storey and two storey rear extension and first floor front extension

  Awaiting decision 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