The fast-track service speeds up the processing of prior-approvals, lawful development certificates and householder applications, without impacting the recommendation or decision.
We are still required to get local views on prior approvals and householder applications, so the statutory consultation timeframes still apply.
Fast-track services include:
Prior-approval and householder applications* – these will be determined within three working days following the end of the consultation period (usually within 28 days).
Lawful development certificate applications – these will be determined within five working days following the receipt of a fast-track fee.
The fast-track service costs:
| Fee type |
Fee amount |
| Prior-approvals |
£85 |
| Certificates |
£85 |
| Householder applications |
£165 |
* If a householder application is ‘called in’ by a local councillor for consideration by the council’s planning committee, we cannot guarantee the fast-track timeframe will be met. Fast-track refunds are not available should an application be ‘called in’.
Before you start, please note:
- Fast-track applications must be received within three calendar days of submitting your application on the planning portal.
- Paying a fast-track fee doesn’t guarantee approval of your application.
- The fast-track fee is non-refundable in all circumstances.
- The fast-track service is not applicable to Lichfield District Council staff or Lichfield District Council elected members who live and work in the district, because all such applications are automatically considered by the planning committee.
