How many planning applications are there in Lichfield?

We recorded 305 planning applications in Lichfield in the last 90 days, of which 165 were approved and 35 refused. The figures are counted from Lichfield District Council's own public register and update weekly.

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Yes. A free Just Granted account shows every application we hold for Lichfield, and the £39 a month plan includes 30 printed letters to applicants, then £1.20 each.

Does this page show who applied in Lichfield?

No. Applicant names and addresses never appear on a public page. We show what was proposed, what was decided and when.

Planning applications in Lichfield

Decided by Lichfield District Council, english district. Part of Staffordshire.

A flat overhead site plan of a street of generic building plots with one plot picked out.

305 applications in the last 90 days Measured

165 of them approved

35 refused

55 days typical time from validation to decision Median of the decisions we hold

Applications a week for the last 12 weeks — busiest week 21. Measured

27 Jul 2026 12 Oct 2026

Jobs on the register in Lichfield

Newest first, straight from Lichfield District Council's public register — what was proposed and what happened to it. We never publish who applied or where they live — that is what an account is for.

Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): Erection of garage outbuilding (Sch1) Awaiting decision Received 9 Oct 2026
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): Installation of photovoltaic solar panels to the north and south roofs of an existing garage and hobbies room outbuilding (Sch1) Approved Received 9 Oct 2026 Decided 16 Oct 2026
Outline planning application (with all matters reserved except for access) for the phased development of up to 985 homes, local centre, community building/pavilion, sports pitches, public open space, landscaping, vehicu… Awaiting decision Received 8 Oct 2026
Replacement conservatory to rear (Sch1) Awaiting decision Received 8 Oct 2026
Change of use of agriculture land to a secure private hire dog exercise field (Sch1) Awaiting decision Received 7 Oct 2026
Single storey porch to front (Sch1) Awaiting decision Received 6 Oct 2026
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): Erection of a single-storey rear extension, and construction of two dormer windows Approved Received 6 Oct 2026 Decided 13 Oct 2026
Erection of new dwelling house, refurbishment of the existing dwelling house, existing barn (smithy) and stables for incidental use (storage, gym, home office) with the dwelling house, demolition of outside WC and lean-… Awaiting decision Received 5 Oct 2026
Section 73 application to REMOVE Conditions 10 and 11 (Window restrictions), 12 (Balcony), 13 (Permitted development) and 14 (Landscaping) of application 08/00114/FUL (Sch1) Awaiting decision Received 5 Oct 2026
Agricultural Determination: Erection of extension to existing agricultural building Withdrawn Received 5 Oct 2026 Decided 15 Oct 2026
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a single detached five bedroom dwelling with associated parking and landscaping (Sch1) Awaiting decision Received 2 Oct 2026
Installation of a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Skid Fuelling Station (Sch1) Awaiting decision Received 1 Oct 2026

That is 12 of 305. A free account shows every one of them, filtered how you like.

Where Lichfield is on the map. 1 district shaded on applications we hold. Measured

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