Lichfield is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #4 out of 292. 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.

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Lichfield decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

80%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #261 of 292

82%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #260 of 292

96%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #4 of 292

14%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #8 of 292

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

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