What percentage of planning applications does Lichfield approve?

Lichfield approves approximately 84% of planning applications, based on 3,006 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Lichfield decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 3,006 planning decisions published by Lichfield.

What is the refusal rate for Lichfield planning applications?

Lichfield refuses approximately 16% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Lichfield?

The average planning application in Lichfield takes 10.9 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 2,983 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. See how Lichfield compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

Lichfield Planning Decisions — What Gets Approved and Refused

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Recent planning decisions in Lichfield

4 days ago

Single storey front, side and rear extension to create larger living quarters, a

26/00818/FUH · Summerfield And All Saints

Approved

4 days ago

Internal works and rear extension to form assisted living accommodation and enla

26/00430/FUH · Bourne Vale

Approved

5 days ago

Replacement of all existing external doors and windows, minor internal alteratio

26/00744/FUH · Longdon

Refused

6 days ago

Erection of a two storey rear extension, side extension above kitchen, conversio

26/00896/FUH · Little Aston And Stonnall

Refused

1 week ago

Erection of a industrial unit B8 (Storage and Distribution) and associated works

26/00781/FUL · Shenstone

Refused

1 week ago

Re-surfacing of the existing driveway using block pavers

26/00756/FUH · Alrewas And Fradley

Refused

1 week ago

Raise of wall plate and roof to form new first floor

26/00573/FUH · Alrewas And Fradley

Approved

1 week ago

Installation of a side window and replacement of 3m wide bi-fold doors with 3m w

26/00826/FUH · Bourne Vale

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 3,006 planning decisions made by Lichfield from January 2020 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Lichfield planning approval rates page.

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