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Swinfen Hall Hotel The Drive Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9RE

Awaiting decision Lichfield 26/00266/COU Change of Use

Works: New dwelling Extension Windows or glazing Several homes

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Proposal

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.

As published by the council, reference 26/00266/COU

Application record

Reference
26/00266/COU
Type
Change of Use
Status
Pending Consideration
Received
2 Mar 2026
Validated
9 Mar 2026
Ward
Bourne Vale
Parish
Swinfen And Packington
Postcode
WS14 9RE

Site history

Applications at this address on the Lichfield register

This site has had 7 applications since 2022: 2 approved, 3 refused.

  • 26/00267/LBC Awaiting decision

    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.

    Submitted 2 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 24/00806/COUM Granted

    Swinfen Hall Hotel The Drive Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9RE

    Conversion of existing Barns A and D into offices (Class E) with the installation of a projecting balcony onto Barn A; conversion of existing Barns B and C into wedding venue facilities including a single storey infill between Barns B and C; installation of new fenestration and cladding; demolition of existing water tank to facilitate a new car parking area with access arrangements, cycle store and landscaping

    Decided 11 Jul 2025 Full applications
  • 23/00784/COUM Refused

    Swinfen Hall Hotel The Drive Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9RE

    Conversion of existing Barns A and D into offices (Class E) with the installation of a projecting balcony onto Barn A, conversion of existing Barns B and C into wedding venue facilities including a single storey infill between Barns B and C, installation of new fenestration and cladding, demolition of existing water tank to facilitate a new car parking area with access arrangements, cycle store and landscaping

    Decided 25 Mar 2024 Full applications
  • 23/00239/FUL Refused

    Swinfen Hall Hotel The Drive Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9RE

    Retention of temporary marquee

    Decided 28 Apr 2023 Full applications
  • 22/00915/FULM Refused

    Swinfen Hall Hotel The Drive Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9RE

    Retention of marquee

    Decided 24 Nov 2022 Full applications
  • 22/00913/LBC Granted

    Swinfen Hall Hotel The Drive Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9RE

    Retention of internal works to existing basement

    Decided 17 Jan 2023 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 2 Mar 2026

    Received by Lichfield

  2. 9 Mar 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 4 May 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Lichfield took a median of 58 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

51 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Lichfield for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Lichfield decided full applications in a median of 101 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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  • Swinfen Hall Hotel The Drive Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9RE

    26/00267/LBC Submitted 2 Mar 2026 0m away

    85% historically approved · decision due ~4 May

    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.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling Extension +1 35 docs
    Several homes

  • The Cottage The Drive Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9QT

    26/00319/FUH Submitted 10 Mar 2026 154m away

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  • Swinfen Hall Hotel The Drive Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9RE

    23/00239/FUL Submitted 2 Mar 2023 169m away

    Retention of temporary marquee

    Refused Full applications 18 docs

  • Swinfen Hall Hotel The Drive Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9RE

    22/00915/FULM Submitted 20 Jun 2022 191m away

    Retention of marquee

    Refused Full applications 23 docs
    Major scheme

  • Swinfen Hall Hotel The Drive Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9RE

    22/00913/LBC Submitted 17 Jun 2022 197m away

    Retention of internal works to existing basement

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 20 docs

  • Swinfen Hall Hotel The Drive Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9RE

    24/00806/COUM Submitted 19 Jul 2024 210m away

    Conversion of existing Barns A and D into offices (Class E) with the installation of a projecting balcony onto Barn A; conversion of existing Barns B and C into wedding venue facilities including a single storey infill between Barns B and C; installation of new fenestration and cladding; demolition of existing water tank to facilitate a new car parking area with access arrangements, cycle store and landscaping

    Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1 62 docs
    Major scheme

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