Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum And Bookshop Breadmarket Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6LG

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 23/01368/LBC Granted

  Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum And Bookshop Breadmarket Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6LG

  Works to listed building to allow internal alterations to basement

  Decided 29 Jan 2024 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 30 Apr 2024

   Received by Lichfield

2. 1 May 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Jun 2024

   Decision issued: Approve

4. 17 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Lichfield granted permission on 24 June 2024, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum And Bookshop Breadmarket Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6LG

  23/01368/LBC Submitted 4 Dec 2023 50 yards away

  Works to listed building to allow internal alterations to basement

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

• 34-36 Market Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6LH

  24/00460/FUL Submitted 18 Apr 2024 50 yards away

  Proposed changes to existing frontage and internal alterations including the replacement of defective second floor and removal of existing staircase

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• 34-36 Market Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6LH

  24/00461/LBC Submitted 18 Apr 2024 50 yards away

  Listed Building works consisting of proposed changes to existing frontage and internal alterations including the replacement of defective second floor and removal of existing staircase

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• 34-36 Market Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6LH

  24/01161/LBC Submitted 24 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Reconstruction of existing gable wall, replacement of existing roof and wall repairs

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

• 34-36 Market Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6LH

  23/01031/LBC Submitted 1 Sep 2023 50 yards away

  Replacement of existing flat roof and internal alterations

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 7 docs

• Market Square Market Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6LG

  22/01284/TRCA Submitted 30 Aug 2022 50 yards away

  T1Lime - Reduce the lower third of the canopy evenly removing no more than 1m. Crown thin by up to 20%. T2 Lime- crown thin by up to 15%. T3 Lime- crown clean, remove any damaged branches. Remove no more than 15%. T4 Lime- crown clean, remove any damaged branches and tiny up stubs lift. Remove no more than 15%. T5 Lime- prune back one lower limb over the road that has been damaged by vehicles removing no more than 1m, crown thin by up to 15%. T6 Lime- crown thin by up to 15%. T7 Lime- prune away away from street sign and prune back lower third over the road removing no more than 1m, crown thin by up to 15%

  Decided Trees

• 26/00970/LBC Granted

  Edial House Farm, Edial Barn Lichfield Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 0HT

  Works to listed building to allow the installation of one electric vehicle charging point on external brick wall

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01182/LBC Awaiting decision

  16-18 Conduit Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6JR

  Works to listed building to enable the redecoration of existing timber frame shop front, installation of new signs and associated works (Sch2*)

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01171/LBC Awaiting decision

  Zizzi Bird Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6PW

  Works to listed building to enable the installation of various illuminated and non illuminated signs including individual text, projecting sign and menu boards and the painting of windows, window surrounds and doors (Sch2*)

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 13 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00267/LBC Granted

  Swinfen Hall Hotel The Drive Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9RE

  Works to listed building to enable the conversion of the basement and ground floors of the Main Hall to form 7no. dwellings (comprising 5no. apartments and 2no. houses); associated internal and external alterations including the insertion of new and replacement doors and windows, formation of new and altered openings, installation of new external steps, stairs, railings and access arrangements; installation of a new gated entrance and estate fencing to the main driveway; provision of ancillary leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym and changing facilities within the basement; erection of an orangery extension to the East Bothy within the walled garden; and associated landscaping works including the planting of laurel hedges to define private garden and courtyard areas.

  Received 2 Mar, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00986/LBC Refused

  The Stables Marsh Barn Farm Uttoxeter Road Handsacre Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 4EA

  Works to listed building including the erection of a side porch

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings