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Planning Applications in
Tamworth

Tamworth is part of the West Midlands region. Search any postcode in Tamworth to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.

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Planning Application Types in Tamworth

Based on 188 applications tracked between 2026-03-03 and 2026-10-27.

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Householder

55 applications

29% of all applications

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Full

35 applications

19% of all applications

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Tree Works

22 applications

12% of all applications

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Certificate of Lawfulness

16 applications

9% of all applications

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Conditions

12 applications

6% of all applications

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Prior Approval

11 applications

6% of all applications

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Data period: 2026-03-03 to 2026-10-27 · Updated 28 October 2026

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What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Tamworth

PlanWatch currently holds 188 Tamworth planning records across 142 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2026-03-03 to 2026-10-27. The most common categories in this dataset are Householder (55), Full (35), Tree Works (22).

Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.

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Recent Planning Applications in Tamworth

Latest applications submitted to Tamworth council.

0258/2026 2026-10-27

Advertisement Consent : Non-illuminated Signage alteration to include police crest and amendment of lettering to the fire station principal elevation

Tamworth Mercia Community Fire Station Lichfield Street Tamworth B79 7QL

REGISTERED
0257/2026 2026-10-27

Two-Storey Side Extension and Rear Balcony

31 Kettlebrook Road Kettlebrook Tamworth Staffordshire B77 1AB

REGISTERED
0256/2026 2026-10-27

First floor side and rear extension

10 Glyndebourne Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7UD

REGISTERED
0255/2026 2026-10-27

Detached front garage

55 Fazeley Road Tamworth Staffordshire B78 3JN

REGISTERED
0254/2026 2026-10-23

Reserved Matters in relation to layout, scale, appearance and landscape for the construction of up to 123 new homes (including 20% affordable), a 80-bed care home, access, public open space, landscaping, attenuation basin and associated infrastructure pursuant to outline application 0363/2023.

Former Tamworth and Lichfield College , Croft Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8AE

REGISTERED
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Objecting to a Planning Application in Tamworth

Tamworth Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Tamworth's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.

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Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Tamworth Council inside the 21-day consultation window.

Frequently Asked Questions — Tamworth Planning

How do I check planning applications in Tamworth? expand_more
Enter your postcode on PlanWatch to instantly see all recent planning applications in Tamworth. We show applications within a 1-mile radius, including extensions, new builds, and change of use applications.
How do I object to a planning application in Tamworth? expand_more
To object to a planning application in Tamworth, you need to submit your comments during the public consultation period (usually 21 days). Visit the Tamworth council planning portal or write to their planning department. Your objection must be based on material planning considerations such as impact on privacy, traffic, or character of the area.
How long does planning permission take in Tamworth? expand_more
Most planning applications in Tamworth are decided within 8 weeks for minor applications and 13 weeks for major developments. However, complex applications or those requiring committee decisions can take longer. You can track the status of any application on PlanWatch.
Can I get alerts for new planning applications in Tamworth? expand_more
You can search and save a postcode for Tamworth in PlanWatch. Paid PlanWatch plans add email alerts for new applications near a monitored postcode, sent within hours of them reaching the council register.
What planning applications don't need permission in Tamworth? expand_more
Some developments in Tamworth fall under "permitted development rights" and don't need planning permission. This includes certain small extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings, and changes of use. However, if you're in a conservation area, listed building, or AONB, additional restrictions may apply. Always check with Tamworth council before starting work.
Can planning applications affect my property value in Tamworth? expand_more
Planning applications near your home in Tamworth may affect how you use or assess a property. PlanWatch helps you find the application and link to the official council record; check the drawings, consultation dates and planning decision before making any property decision.
Is a small HMO permitted development in Tamworth, or is there an Article 4 direction? expand_more
PlanWatch found no HMO Article 4 direction in Tamworth, so turning a house (C3) into a small HMO for 3 to 6 people (C4) is usually permitted development. Tamworth Borough Council consulted from 20 May to 20 August 2026 on additional licensing for HMOs with three or four occupants. Licensing is separate from planning: a licence does not give planning permission. An HMO for seven or more people always needs planning permission. See Article 4 HMO directions in Tamworth and every other English council.
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Planning Guides for Tamworth Residents

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Article 4 HMO Directions in Tamworth
Does Tamworth restrict small HMOs? Checked list
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How to Object to a Planning Application
Your rights as a neighbour
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Permitted Development Rights Explained
What you can build without permission
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Planning Permission Process
Complete guide from application to decision
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Conservation Areas & Planning
Extra restrictions and protections
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Party Wall Act Explained
Building near a shared boundary
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Planning Enforcement
When rules are broken
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How to Appeal a Planning Decision
Your options after a refusal
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Planning Permission Costs
2025 fee schedule and what to expect
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How Long Does Permission Take?
Timescales from application to decision
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Material Planning Considerations
What councils must and can't consider
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Can Permission Be Refused?
Common reasons and what to do next
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Retrospective Planning Permission
Applying after building without consent
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How to View Planning Applications Near You
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Planning Alerts
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Do I Need Planning Permission For...?

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Specialist Topics

🔄 Change of Use 🏛️ Listed Buildings 🏢 Flats & HMOs 🌳 Trees & TPOs 🏕️ Mobile Homes & Caravans 📋 Section 106 Agreements

Common Planning Situations

🏗️ Building Too Close to Boundary ☀️ Extension Blocking My Light 🛑 Can I Stop a Planning Application? 🏘️ New Housing Development Near Me 🏢 Commercial in Residential Area ⚠️ Built Without Permission 📡 Phone Mast Near Me 🏡 Garden Room & Outbuilding 🔄 Pub/Shop Converting to Flats ✋ How to Stop a Planning Application 🔨 Neighbour Building Extension

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