Search Lichfield planning applications
44 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Lichfield · updated daily · Lichfield District Council
- 28 Leomansley Close Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8AXAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension (Sch1)Received 30 Oct 202626/01305/FUH
- 18A Market Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6LHAwaiting decisionAlterations to shopfront (Sch1)Received 28 Oct 202626/01300/FUL
- 26 Bird Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6PRAwaiting decisionWorks to listed building to enable the repair, restoration and enhancement of shopfront, including repainting, installation of a lantern and retractable awnings and associated worksReceived 26 Oct 202626/01260/LBC
- Le Reve 26 Bird Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6PRApprovedRepair, restoration and enhancement of shopfront, including repainting, installation of a lantern and retractable awnings and associated worksFull ApplicationReceived 26 Oct 2026Decided 16 Oct 202626/01259/FUL
- 10, 26, 27, 28, 33, 36 And 37 Beech Gardens Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9EBAwaiting decisionInstallation of an External Wall Insulation (EWI) system to seven dwellings (Sch1)Received 23 Oct 202626/01255/FUL
Planning in Lichfield
- Approved
- 78%
- 84 of 103 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lichfield in the last 24 months, from Lichfield District Council's planning register.
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Around Lichfield
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WS13 161 applications in the last 12 monthsWS14 141 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Lichfield District Council
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About Lichfield
Lichfield, a historic cathedral city in Staffordshire, England, lies 18 miles southeast of Stafford and is well-connected to nearby towns such as Walsall and Tamworth. With a population of 34,738 as of the 2021 Census, Lichfield serves as a key urban center in the wider Lichfield District, which has a total population of 106,400. Its rich history and strategic location make it an important area for planning applications and development opportunities. The city has a population of approximately 32,580 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lichfield district.
Lichfield sits at an elevation of 81 metres above sea level and covers an area of approximately 14.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Lichfield show an average sale price of £401,572, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lichfield area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Lichfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Lichfield has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lichfield planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.lichfield.gov.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Lichfield, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 141 planning applications were submitted near Lichfield. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (31), amendments (15), listed building and heritage (8). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.