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205 in the last 90 days62 in the last 3026 in the last 1480% approveddecisions typically take 54 days

Source: Lichfield District Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 307 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Sea Queen Fish Bar 1B - 1D Cannock Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 0BL
Installation of new shop front (Sch1)
PendingReceived 23 Oct 202626/01243/FUL
17 St Annes Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 7RE
Single storey side extension, garage conversion and new boundary fence line fronting curbrough road
PendingReceived 22 Oct 202626/01138/FUH
Hamstall Fishery Yoxall Road Hamstall Ridware Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3RZ
Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing): Confirmation that planning permission 15/00116/FULM has been lawfully implemented (Sch1)
PendingReceived 22 Oct 202626/01142/CLE
Brookhay Cottage Broad Lane Huddlesford Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8QH
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling (Sch1)
PendingReceived 22 Oct 202626/01273/FUL
Railway Cottage Fosseway Lane Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8JY
Removal of existing car port and the erection of a two storey side extension (Sch1)
PendingReceived 21 Oct 202626/01277/FUH

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Lichfield District Council received?

Lichfield District Council received 924 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 80%.

How long does Lichfield District Council take to decide applications?

Lichfield District Council takes an average of 54 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Lichfield District Council?

Lichfield District Council approves 80% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Lichfield District Council?

Submit your representation to Lichfield District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Lichfield District Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Lichfield District Council planning decision?

Yes. If Lichfield District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 262 appeals were lodged against Lichfield District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 29% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Lichfield District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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About Lichfield District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Lichfield District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Lichfield District Council oversees a vibrant local government area in Staffordshire, England, centered around the historic city of Lichfield. The district encompasses the towns of Burntwood and Fazeley, as well as a variety of villages and scenic rural landscapes, including part of Cannock Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This diverse region offers a rich backdrop for planning applications, catering to both urban and rural development needs.

The council area encompasses 76 towns and villages, including Lichfield. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Lichfield District Council received 924 planning applications. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (306), outline applications (107), amendments (68). 18 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

262 planning appeals were lodged against Lichfield District Council decisions, of which 70 were allowed and 171 were dismissed (29% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Lichfield District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Lichfield District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.