Whitehouse Farm 91 Rugeley Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 9BW
Pending Consideration
26/00416/FUH
Description
Demolition of existing lean-to utility, Erection of a two-storey side extension and single-storey lean-to extension with the partial removal of Cypress Leyland hedging subject to Tree Preservation Order (TPO) No. 218-2001.
6.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#55 of 282
Lichfield is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #3 out of 282. Only 14% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Lichfield is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 82% approved vs 90% nationally.
Lichfield decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #253 of 282
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #252 of 282
117%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #3 of 282
14%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #8 of 282
63%
Minor dwellings approved
90 decided (1-9 homes)
43%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
35 decided
718
Total decisions
146 refused in 2025