5 Maple Grove Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9XB

1. 19 Apr 2024

   Received by Lichfield

2. 29 May 2024

   Decision issued: Certificate of Lawfulness approved

3. 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

• 16 Maple Grove Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9XB

  24/00542/CLP Submitted 9 May 2024 49m away

  Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed): Conversion of garage into habitable space and changes to fenestration

  Granted Lawful development Windows or glazing

• 69 Birchwood Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9UN

  22/01522/FUH Submitted 20 Oct 2022 54m away

  Erection of first floor side extension and conversion of existing bedroom to en-suite

  Granted Householder Extension 8 docs
  Domestic

• 66 Birchwood Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9UW

  22/01664/FUH Submitted 7 Dec 2022 68m away

  Erection of ground floor rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 8 docs
  Domestic

• 5 Birchwood Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9UN

  21/00663/FUH Submitted 8 Apr 2021 88m away

  Erection of a first floor side extension

  Granted Householder Extension 12 docs
  Domestic

• 40 Birchwood Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9UW

  22/01546/FUH Submitted 27 Oct 2022 117m away

  Erection of single storey rear extension and associated internal alterations.

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 4 Walnut Grove Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9UU

  26/00071/FUH Submitted 16 Jan 2026 139m away

  Two storey rear extension, first floor side extension, new garden room and new detached garage. Solar panels to roofs.

  Refused Householder Extension 19 docs
  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