Swinfen Hall Hotel The Drive Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9RE

This site has had 7 applications since 2022: 4 approved, 3 refused.

• 26/00266/COU Granted

  Swinfen Hall Hotel The Drive Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9RE

  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.

  Decided 24 Sep 2026
• 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

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. 24 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Approve

5. 24 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Decided

   Previously Pending Consideration.

• Application: 26/00266/COU (Decided)

Lichfield granted permission on 24 September 2026, 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.

• Swinfen Hall Hotel The Drive Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9RE

  26/00266/COU Submitted 2 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  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.

  Granted New dwelling Extension +1 52 docs
  Several homes

• The Cottage The Drive Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9QT

  26/00319/FUH Submitted 10 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  First floor bedroom extension

  Refused Householder Extension 7 docs
  Domestic

• Swinfen Hall Hotel The Drive Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9RE

  23/00239/FUL Submitted 2 Mar 2023 200 yards 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 200 yards 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 200 yards 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 250 yards 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 63 docs
  Major scheme

• 26/01260/LBC Awaiting decision

  26 Bird Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6PR

  Works to listed building to enable the repair, restoration and enhancement of shopfront, including repainting, installation of a lantern and retractable awnings and associated works (Sch2*)

  Received 15 Oct, published by the council 27 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 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
• 26/00986/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