Sandfields, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sandfields, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sandfields are administered by Lichfield District Council. View the full Lichfield District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Lichfield
- Parliamentary constituency: Lichfield
- LSOA: Lichfield 005E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sandfields.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sandfields.
- 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 Sandfields based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Sandfields.
- 26/00828/FUH - 6 Greenwood Drive Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9AG
Second storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2026-06-25 - - 176 Upper St John Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9EF
Erection of a two-storey side extension, single storey rear extension, porch extension and garage conversion (Re-submission of 26/00438/FUH)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - 26/00617/FUH - 4 Ivanhoe Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9AY
Section 73 application to vary condition 3 (Rendered garden workshop) and remove condition 4 (Obscure glazing to side window facing no. 14 Masefield Road) to permission of 25/01588/FUH: To allow chang
Status: Undecided | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2026-05-20 - - 21 Deykin Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6PS
Erection of a single storey side extension with pitched roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 26/00620/CLP - 94 Birmingham Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6PJ
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): Conversion of existing garage, removal of garage door and installation of new window and door openings
Status: Undecided | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2026-05-15 - 26/00587/CLP - 173 Birmingham Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9BJ
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): Removal of conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer and associated roof lights to front and rear
Status: Undecided | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2026-05-08 - - 173 Birmingham Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9BJ
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): Removal of conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer and associated roof lights to front and rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - 26/00537/FUL - 71 - 73 Upper St John Street Lichfield Staffordshire
Section 73 application to permission of 24/01337/FUL to vary conditions 2 (Approved Plans) and 6 (Car parking scheme) to improve parking layout
Status: Undecided | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2026-04-30 - - Rear Of 71 To 73 Upper St John Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9DT
Change of use from an existing underused Landlord's Store into an Office.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 176 Upper St John Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9EF
Erection of a two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, conversion of existing garage to home office, replacement front porch and alterations to external fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 36 Redlock Field Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 0AB
First floor side extension above existing garage to create additional bedroom and shower room (amended resubmission of 25/00389/FUH)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 8 Fosseway Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 0AD
Prior Notification: Single story rear extension 6.00m from the rear wall of the original dwelling and reaching a maximum height of 3.25m and eaves height of 3.25m
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 54 Redlock Field Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 0AB
Two storey side extension with hipped roof to match existing, to create a larger downstairs utility area and shower room, plus additional bedroom and ensuite.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 34 Shortbutts Lane Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9BT
Removal of existing porch, conservatory and garage. Extensions to the front and rear of the house. New roofing over extensions as well as the replacement of windows and doors.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 45 Sandfield Meadow Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6NH
Erection of a Two-storey side extension to form enlarged living room, garage, orangery and master bedroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 18 Agincourt Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 0GH
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): Ground floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 43 Sandfield Meadow Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6NH
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): single storey extension to replace existing conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 25 Masefield Close Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9DD
Double storey side extension & single storey front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 4 Ivanhoe Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9AY
Proposed Garden Room and Workshop
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 19 Friary Avenue Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6QQ
Two storey front and rear extensions, single storey side extension, bay windows to front, new glazing, gable roofs to front and porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2025-01-20
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A brief summary of Sandfields in Staffordshire
Sandfields is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sandfields a particularly low-crime area.
Sandfields has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lichfield City. 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 Sandfields includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stowe Pool and Walk Mill Clay Pit SSSI. 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, Sandfields 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.
Planning Activity in Sandfields
In the last 24 months, 68 planning applications were submitted near Sandfields. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Sandfields 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 Sandfields were full planning applications (28), amendments (8), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 44 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 45 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.