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New Build approval rate in Lichfield

Lichfield approved 75.5% of new build applications, based on 278 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

75.5%
new build approval rate
278
New Build decisions
210
Approved
68
Refused
84.5%
Lichfield overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Lichfield average (84.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Lichfield

New Build (278 decided)
75.5%
Lichfield all applications (2,991 decided)
84.5%

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Other project types in Lichfield

Rear Extension (676 decided)
90.2%
Garage / Parking (600 decided)
83.5%
Side Extension (457 decided)
86.9%
Extension (General) (223 decided)
86.1%
76.4%
Outbuilding (160 decided)
77.5%
Front Extension (129 decided)
87.6%
Dormer (121 decided)
85.1%
Conservatory (93 decided)
93.5%
Loft Conversion (75 decided)
82.7%
90.4%
Annex (52 decided)
80.8%
Basement (15 decided)
73.3%
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