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Lichfield District Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Lichfield District Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
6,698Searchable applications
150Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 5,377 approved or refused records
699Refused applications

4,678 approved · 699 refused · 306 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 19 May 2017 to 29 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 2 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026
Planning information Planning and building controlContact planning General planning enquiry - £90Local plan Planning policy and the local planPre-application advice Get planning adviceConservation areas Local conservation areasArticle 4 directions Local conservation areas

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas21 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

More application records

  1. Decided26/00237/CLP

    Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): Erection of 1no. outbuilding to the side and rear of the property (Resubmission of 25/00510/CLP)

    The Cottage Cartersfield Lane Stonnall Walsall Staffordshire WS9 9EQ

    Received 24 Feb 2026
  2. Decided26/00239/FUH

    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.

    54 Redlock Field Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 0AB

    Received 24 Feb 2026
  3. Decided26/00240/FUH

    Single storey rear and side extensions with flat roofs to create open an plan kitchen/dining area and larger bedroom with ensuite. Including part conversion of existing garage to create utility area.

    14 Mallicot Close Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6DG

    Received 24 Feb 2026
  4. Decided26/00241/FUH

    Single storey front extension

    17 Crane Drive Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 4SW

    Received 23 Feb 2026
  5. Decided26/00246/CLE

    Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing): Continued use of two buildings comprising two large open arenas used for puppy classes, obedience training and agility classes.

    Homestead Farm Croxall Road Alrewas Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 7BD

    Received 25 Feb 2026
  6. Decided26/00248/FUH

    Erection of a first floor side extension with new roof over porch

    25 Lebanon Grove Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 2BE

    Received 25 Feb 2026
  7. Pending Consideration26/00249/OUTM

    Outline planning application (with all matters reserved except for primary means of vehicular access from Sutton Road and Hints Road) for the development of up to 250 dwellings together with associated access, green and blue infrastructure (including play provision, public open space and drainage), required ground remodelling and supporting infrastructure.

    Land At Mile Oak Sutton Road Mile Oak Tamworth Staffordshire

    Received 25 Feb 2026
  8. Decided26/00250/COU

    Change of use of property from a larger HMO to a small scale children's home

    79 Wellfield Road Alrewas Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 7EZ

    Received 25 Feb 2026
  9. Decided26/00252/FUL

    Installation of pergola and creation of garden spa to rear of the clubhouse

    Lichfield Golf And Country Club Tewnalls Lane Elmhurst Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8HE

    Received 26 Feb 2026
  10. Decided26/00253/FUL

    Erection of 2no. dormer bungalows and associated landscaping and works

    Land Rear 109 & 111 Rugeley Road Chase Terrace Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 1AB

    Received 26 Feb 2026
  11. Decided26/00254/HST2A

    Schedule 15 : Proposed site restoration scheme

    Land At Woodend Farm Lichfield Road Riley Hill Lichfield WS13 8HR Staffordshire

    Received 17 Feb 2026
  12. Decided26/00258/CLP

    Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension

    31 Ford Way Armitage Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 4BX

    Received 27 Feb 2026
  13. Decided26/00259/FUL

    Erection of a new 3 bedroom detached dwelling with associated works and a detached double garage for existing dwelling

    Land Rear 152 Main Street Alrewas Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 7ED

    Received 27 Feb 2026
  14. Decided26/00260/PNH

    Prior Notification: Single storey 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

    8 Fosseway Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 0AD

    Received 27 Feb 2026
  15. Decided26/00263/COU

    Retrospective change of use of agricultural land into a dog walking field with associated open wire fencing, gate, parking area and shelter.

    Land North Of Packington Hall Tamworth Road Packington Lichfield Staffordshire

    Received 2 Mar 2026
  16. Decided26/00264/PNH

    Prior Notification: Single storey rear extension 5.00m from the rear wall of the original dwelling and reaching a maximum height of 3.00m and eaves height of 3.00m

    13 Mease Avenue Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 9JP

    Received 2 Mar 2026
  17. Decided26/00266/COU

    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.

    Swinfen Hall Hotel The Drive Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9RE

    Received 2 Mar 2026
  18. Decided26/00267/LBC

    Works to listed building to enable the 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.

    Swinfen Hall Hotel The Drive Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9RE

    Received 2 Mar 2026
  19. Decided26/00269/FUH

    Construction of double garage set back in front garden set against post and rail fence

    The Cart Hovel Court Drive Shenstone Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 0JQ

    Received 27 Feb 2026
  20. Decided26/00270/FUH

    Erection of a front porch, removal of windows to the side elevation, and enlargement of existing patio doors to the rear elevation.

    2 Knoll Close Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 4TD

    Received 3 Mar 2026
  21. Decided26/00274/CLP

    Certificate of Lawfullness (Proposed): Childrens care home for three children and three carers

    29 Rosemary Hill Road Little Aston Sutton Coldfield Staffordshire B74 4HL

    Received 3 Mar 2026
  22. Decided26/00277/FUH

    Erection of timber stable block with 4no. stables, hay and tack store and creation of menage

    Haselour House Haselour Lane Harlaston Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9JT

    Received 3 Mar 2026
  23. Decided26/00279/ADV

    Installation of 2no. non-illuminated individually mounted black (RAL9005 Jet Black) 'Audika' 5mm aluminium letters and blue (RAL5005 Signal Blue) 5mm aluminium motif mounted via spacers onto fascia and 1no. non-illuminated projecting sign in blue (RAL5005 Signal Blue) painted timber

    The Hearing Centre 20 Bore Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6LL

    Received 3 Mar 2026
  24. Decided26/00280/LBC

    Works to listed building to enable the removal of 2no. existing fascia signs and installation of 2no. new fascia signs

    The Hearing Centre 20 Bore Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6LL

    Received 3 Mar 2026

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These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Lichfield District Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.

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