Side extensions in Lichfield
2,092 applications since 2016. 1,786 approved and 163 refused. Refused: about 1 in 12 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Single storey, no higher than 4 m
- No wider than half the width of the original house
- Not facing a road
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this. The full rules.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 116 | 88 | 15 |
| 2025 | 149 | 111 | 29 |
| 2024 | 144 | 101 | 17 |
| 2023 | 157 | 143 | 10 |
| 2022 | 189 | 169 | 3 |
| 2021 | 238 | 222 | 8 |
| 2020 | 215 | 201 | 7 |
| 2019 | 205 | 149 | 24 |
| 2018 | 244 | 208 | 23 |
| 2017 | 243 | 217 | 18 |
| 2016 | 192 | 177 | 9 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 34,295 | 5,589 | about 1 in 7 |
| Cannock Chase | 2,507 | 171 | about 1 in 16 |
| East Staffordshire | 6,818 | 476 | about 1 in 15 |
| North West Leicestershire | 842 | 38 | about 1 in 23 |
| Stafford | 823 | 102 | about 1 in 9 |
| Tamworth | 448 | 19 | about 1 in 25 |
| Walsall | 1,775 | 182 | about 1 in 11 |