The Old Rectory Main Street Clifton Campville Tamworth Staffordshire B79 0AP

Decided 26/00164/LBC
Council
Date received
9 Feb 2026
Date validated
10 Feb 2026
Postcode
B79 0AP

Description

Works to listed building to enable extensions to side and rear, new outbuildings, stone portico, internal alterations, new staircase and dormer, ceiling replacement, outbuilding conversion, and landscaping/regrading

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