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Longdon planning approval rate

Longdon ward in Lichfield has a 79.8% approval rate based on 198 planning decisions. Lichfield overall: 84.5%.

Last updated: August 2026

79.8%
ward approval rate
198
Decisions
158
Approved
40
Refused
84.5%
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 (198 decided)
79.8%
Lichfield overall (2,991 decided)
84.5%
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Recent decisions in Longdon

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
Retrospective works to Listed Building to retain 2no. UPVC inframe sash windows · Thu 23 Jul 2026
Approved
Retrospective works to Listed Building to retain the replacement front door · Thu 23 Jul 2026
Approved
Retention of entrance porch · Tue 21 Jul 2026
Approved

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