Lichfield District Council has announced a new campaign aimed at identifying areas of land that may play a vital role in meeting the district's future development needs.

The commencement of a "Call for Sites" initiative, running for eight weeks from 29 January to 25 March 2024, provides an opportunity for landowners, developers, agents, site promoters, and all interested parties to contribute their valuable insights.

By submitting potential development sites, stakeholders can actively participate in shaping the future of Lichfield District as the council begins the process of formulating a new local plan.


Lichfield District Council is open to a wide range of potential uses for the submitted sites, including:

New Housing: This category encompasses various types of housing, including affordable homes and sites designed to cater to people with specialised housing needs. Sites that can accommodate five or more dwellings to sites for large scale development including new settlements are of particular interest.

Economic Development: Sites for economic growth, such as employment spaces, offices, and retail establishments, are encouraged. Sites offering over 500m2 of floorspace are especially sought after.

Travellers: The council is actively seeking pitches for members of the traveller community to ensure the inclusivity of future development plans.

Lichfield District Council places a strong emphasis on sustainable development. As such, it is particularly interested in brownfield sites and those that can provide opportunities for employment development, as well as sites for travellers.

Submission of a site through the Call for Sites process does not guarantee its allocation within the local plan or the successful acquisition of planning permission.