The free appeal record
Planning appeals in Lichfield, 2026
21 appeals decided in 2026, 20% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Allowed21 October 20266014212Land At Wood End Lane, Fradley, WS13 8EN
the ‘construction and operation of a micro energy storage project
- Dismissed21 October 2026· minor6013241349 Lichfield Street, Fazeley, Tamworth, B78 3QG
Demolition of existing two storey side and rear extension and existing outbuildings. Erection of single and two storey rear extension. Erection of 2no. 2 bedroom detached dwelling with associated external works
- Dismissed20 October 2026· householder6014237The Cottage, The Drive, Lichfield, WS14 9QT
first floor bedroom extension
- Dismissed7 September 2026· minor600994218 Newick Avenue, Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3DA
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a 4 bedroom detached dwelling (self-build) with associated works
- Dismissed3 September 20266007231Land Opposite Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah's Witnesses, Chorley Road, Burntwood, WS7 2PF
Formation of vehicular access to serve an agricultural building
- Dismissed17 August 2026· minor600920746 The Beck, Elford, B79 9BP
for a new 2 storey, 3 bedroom dwelling
- Dismissed7 August 20266001868165, Rosemary Hill Road, Sutton Coldfield, Staffordshire, B74 4HS
- Allowed30 July 2026· ldc3366288Bromley Hayes Garden Centre, Shaw Lane, Riley Hill, Lichfield, WS13 8HW
commencement of development of planning permission 20/01836/COUM
- Dismissed16 July 2026· ldc33662434 Blythe View , Lichfield Road, Rugeley, WS15 3QG
access and driveway works
- Allowed25 June 2026· householder60075128 the Osiers, Elford, Tamworth, B79 9DG
for the conversion of the garage into annex accommodation incidental to the main dwelling house, comprising of a side extension and raised roof to provide 1st floor vaulted loft accommodation
- Dismissed9 June 2026· householder6001855Whittington House, 8 Fisherwick Road, Whittington, WS14 9LH
- Dismissed8 June 2026· minor6007227Stables off Jonghams Lane, Hamley Heath, Nr. Rugeley, WS15 3LS
conversion, alteration and extension of stable block to form 1no. dwellinghouse
- Dismissed5 June 2026· householder6006962Silver Korner Little Aston Park Road Sutton Coldfield Staffordshire, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3BZ
Retention of installation of entrance gates
- Dismissed26 May 2026· minor6004768Bandland Farm, No Mans Heath Road, Clifton Campville, Staffordshire, B79 0BE
change of use of land to create a dog walking field
- Dismissed22 May 2026· minor6003898121 Upper St John Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9EA
Change of use from existing public house to include the following: -Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) E(a) Display or retail sale of goods, other than hot food
- Dismissed18 May 2026· ldc3356093Brookhay Cottage, Brookhay Lane, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 8RQ
residential garden
- Dismissed14 May 2026· householder6002305Sparrow Barn, Whitacre Lane, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 0BZ
install PVCu porch entrance and conservatory
- Dismissed20 March 2026· minor600074536 Chestnut Lane, Clifton Campville, Tamworth, B79 0BN
the erection of 1no detached two storey dwellinghouse and associated parking and groundworks, without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 22/00160/FUL, dated 27 July 2023
- Invalid27 January 2026· enforcement3335125Foxtail Farm, 53 Brereton Hill, Upper Longdon, Staffordshire, WS15 4LA
the unauthorised development incorporating large scale engineering works including extensive excavation, change in land levels, laying of hardstanding material and the removal of a large area of grassland, trees and associated wildlife corridors
- Notice varied and upheld8 January 2026· enforcement3348222Swinfen Hall Hotel, Swinfen, Lichfield , WS14 9RE
without planning permission: a) the unauthorised engineering operation to create an earth bund in the approximate location denoted by a blue line on the attached plan, b) the unauthorised engineering operation to create an outdoor swimming pool in the approximate location denoted by a purple rectangle on the attached plan, c) the unauthorised operational development to erect ornate metal pillars and gates over 2 metres in height in the approximate location denoted by a green line on the attached plan, d) the unauthorised use of an existing flat roof (above the existing cocktail lounge) as a balcony
- Planning permission granted8 January 2026· enforcement3344531Swinfen Hall Hotel, Swinfen, Lichfield, WS14 9RE
without planning permission: a) the unauthorised engineering operation to create an earth bund in the approximate location denoted by a blue line on the attached plan, b) the unauthorised engineering operation to create an outdoor swimming pool in the approximate location denoted by a purple rectangle on the attached plan, c) the unauthorised operational development to erect ornate metal pillars and gates over 2 metres in height in the approximate location denoted by a green line on the attached plan, d) the unauthorised use of an existing flat roof (above the existing cocktail lounge) as a balcony
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