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Longdon planning approval rate

Longdon ward in Lichfield has a 79.2% approval rate based on 202 planning decisions. Lichfield overall: 83.9%.

Last updated: September 2026

79.2%
ward approval rate
202
Decisions
160
Approved
42
Refused
83.9%
Lichfield average

Longdon is 4.7 percentage points below the Lichfield average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How Longdon compares

Longdon ward (202 decided)
79.2%
Lichfield overall (2,452 decided)
83.9%
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Recent decisions in Longdon

Two storey front porch extension · Thu 17 Sep 2026
Approved
Removal of garage and erection of a wooden shed on allotment land · Wed 26 Aug 2026
Approved
Replacement of all existing external doors and windows, minor internal alteratio · Thu 20 Aug 2026
Refused
Permission in Principle: Proposed erection of up to 3no. Dwellings · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Refused
Installation of a roof mounted solar pv system · Wed 29 Jul 2026
Refused

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