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Planning permission in Tamworth

In the last 12 months, 98.6% of home project applications were approved in Tamworth (69 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about eight weeks (median 56 days).

Across all application types, 96.0% of 881 applications decided since June 2023 were approved. Based on Tamworth's public planning register. Data last updated: 24 May 2026.

1,005Total applications
881Decided
96.0%Approval rate (of decided)
846 Approved+35 Refused+42 Withdrawn+81 Pending+1 Outcome not determined=1,005 Total
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By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

CategoryDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
Home extensions and alterations (householder) 342 333 9
97.4%
Full planning applications 143 131 12
91.6%
Protected tree works (TPO) 93 87 6
93.5%
Discharging planning conditions 70 70 0 no refusals recorded
Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a) 53 50 3
94.3%
Advertisement Consent 43 40 3
93.0%
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development) 39 38 1
97.4%
Prior approval (permitted development) 33 32 1
97.0%
Changing a planning condition (S73) 25 25 0 no refusals recorded
Other* 40 40 0 mixed types

Discharging planning conditions: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

Changing a planning condition (S73): no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

* Other combines smaller categories: Listed Building Consent (16), Phone masts and telecoms (15), Certificate of lawfulness (existing use) (3), Outline Planning (2), Screening/Scoping Request (1), Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) (1), Permission in Principle (1), Change of Use Prior Approval Notification (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

QuarterDecidedApprovedApproval rate
Q3 2023 31 29
93.5%
Q4 2023 68 68
100.0%
Q1 2024 60 54
90.0%
Q2 2024 81 78
96.3%
Q3 2024 62 59
95.2%
Q4 2024 69 69
100.0%
Q1 2025 15 15 sample too small
Q2 2025 23 23
100.0%
Q3 2025 52 51
98.1%
Q4 2025 76 65
85.5%
Q1 2026 51 50
98.0%
Q2 2026 30 29
96.7%
By Ward

All wards, across all years.

Among wards with at least 20 decided applications, approval rates range from 91.0% in Trinity to 100.0% in Bolehall, a gap of 9.0 percentage points.

WardDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
Castle 210 205 5
97.6%
Spital 138 134 4
97.1%
Trinity 111 101 10
91.0%
Amington 105 98 7
93.3%
Mercian 67 65 2
97.0%
Wilnecote 62 60 2
96.8%
Stonydelph 48 47 1
97.9%
Bolehall 43 43 0
100.0%
Belgrave 37 36 1
97.3%
Glascote 34 31 3
91.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the planning approval rate in Tamworth?
In the last 12 months, 98.6% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in Tamworth, based on 69 decided applications. Across all application types, 96.0% of 881 applications decided since June 2023 were approved.
How long does a planning decision take in Tamworth?
The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in Tamworth in the last 12 months was 56 days (about eight weeks). Times vary case by case.
Do I need planning permission in Tamworth?
It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.
Do I need a planning consultant in Tamworth?
Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.
Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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