Land South Of Highfields Road Chasetown Burntwood Staffordshire
Pending Consideration
26/00236/OUTMEI
Description
Outline application (with all matters reserved except access onto Highfields Road) for up to 430 homes (Use Class C3), public open space, pedestrian and cycle links, play area, drainage, landscaping, and all other associated works including demolition of existing farm buildings.
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