Burntwood, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burntwood, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Burntwood are administered by Lichfield District Council. View the full Lichfield District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Burntwood
Burntwood is a civil parish and former mining town located in the Lichfield District of Staffordshire, England. Situated about 4 miles west of Lichfield and northeast of Brownhills, it has a population of 26,049. This growing community may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.
Population: 26,713 (2021)
District: Lichfield
Website: http://www.burntwood-tc.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £253,179 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Lichfield
- Parliamentary constituency: Lichfield
- LSOA: Lichfield 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burntwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burntwood.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Burntwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
207 planning applications found near Burntwood.
- - 3 Sanderling Rise Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 9NZ
Single storey side extension to create link between existing garage and main house, new roof over existing garage, new windows to replace existing garage doors and enlarged front patio with a low pati
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 145 Hunslet Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 9LA
Two storey side extension over existing garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 47 Hunslet Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 9LA
Single storey side extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2025-11-06
View full details - - 33 Boney Hay Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 9AL
Retention of single storey front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Garages 1-9 At Rake Hill Rake Hill Burntwood WS7 9DE
Prior Notification: Demolition of 9no brick built garages with steel roofs
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - 36 Slade Avenue Chase Terrace Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 2EL
Erection of a single storey rear extension and part conversion of garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2025-08-26
View full details - - 1 Morlings Drive Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 2ED
Replacement and enlargement of existing porch, construction of detached single storey garage and replacement boundary wall and fencing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - 29 Boney Hay Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 9AL
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) : Rear ground floor extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2025-07-03
View full details - - 1 Cort Drive Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 9LW
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed): Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - 18 Boney Hay Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 9AL
Extension over existing garage, part garage conversion to create downstairs wc and internal alterations at first floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 47 Rake Hill Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 9DF
Ground and first floor side extensions to form orangery and en suite
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2025-03-25
View full details - - 78 Bridge Cross Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 2BZ
First floor side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - 58 Highfield Avenue Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 9AP
Prior Notification: Single storey rear extension projecting 3.72m from the rear wall of the original dwelling and reaching a maximum height of 2.75m and eaves height of 2.40m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2024-10-07
View full details - - 37 Boulton Close Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 9LD
Erection of a first floor extension over existing garage to form a bedroom and en-suite
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2024-09-27
View full details - - 65 Hunslet Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 9LA
Erection of a single storey rear extension, first floor side extension and installation of a front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 79 Boney Hay Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 9AN
Erection of a first floor extension above existing side garage and erection of a two storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2024-07-04
View full details - - 43 Blenheim Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 2HZ
Refurbishment of dormer roof, internal alterations and rebuild front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2024-06-04
View full details - - 43 Blenheim Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 2HZ
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed): Alterations to dormers, removal of conservatory, new porch and internal alterations
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2024-04-15
View full details - - 5 Boney Hay Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 9AB
Erection of front single storey bay window with canopy over
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2024-04-05
View full details - - 2 Boney Hay Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 9AB
Retention of car port for caravan storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2024-03-04
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A brief summary of Burntwood in Staffordshire
Burntwood is a civil parish and former mining town located in the Lichfield District of Staffordshire, England. Situated about 4 miles west of Lichfield and northeast of Brownhills, it has a population of 26,049. This growing community may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 26,713 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lichfield district.
Property prices in Burntwood show an average sale price of £253,179, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Burntwood a particularly low-crime area.
Burntwood has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Burntwood includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Gentleshaw Common SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cannock Chase. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Burntwood planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.burntwood-tc.gov.uk/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Burntwood
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Burntwood. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Burntwood maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Burntwood were full planning applications (32), outline applications (15), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 49 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 7 were dismissed (22% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 37 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 10 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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