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Front Extension approval rate in Lichfield

Lichfield approved 88.4% of front extension applications, based on 112 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

88.4%
front extension approval rate
112
Front Extension decisions
99
Approved
13
Refused
84.9%
Lichfield overall

Front Extension applications are approved more often than the Lichfield average (84.9%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How front extension compares in Lichfield

Front Extension (112 decided)
88.4%
Lichfield all applications (2,583 decided)
84.9%

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Other project types in Lichfield

Rear Extension (585 decided)
91.1%
Garage / Parking (515 decided)
83.3%
Side Extension (398 decided)
86.9%
New Build (248 decided)
76.6%
Extension (General) (190 decided)
87.9%
76.6%
Outbuilding (143 decided)
78.3%
Dormer (103 decided)
86.4%
Conservatory (73 decided)
93.2%
Loft Conversion (68 decided)
83.8%
90.6%
Annex (45 decided)
80.0%
Basement (13 decided)
69.2%
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