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# Plans to convert Lichfield building into apartments are approved
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/plans-to-convert-lichfield-building-into-apartments-are-approved/
- Published: 2024-05-31T06:07:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-05-30T17:52:11.000Z
- Description: Plans to turn part of a Lichfield building into apartments have been given the green light.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Planning, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:53, News

Plans to turn part of a Lichfield building into apartments have been given the green light.

The development also see a detached building associated with 20 St John Street changed into a residential property, along with the creation of three new homes at the rear.

The property was built sometime around 1700 before becoming a family home and then a base for a solicitors. It had had most recently been the headquarters of Access Bookings until 2020.

A planning statement said:

> “The proposal comprises, change of use and sensitive alteration to the Grade II\* Listed 20 St John Street from office use into five luxury one-bed and 2-bed apartments over three floors, as well as change of use of the 20th century ‘cottage’ building into a two bed dwelling located to the south boundary of thesite, and development of a new build to the north boundary to the rear to create two one-bed and two two-bed luxury two-storey dwellings.  
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> “A total of ten car parking spaces are proposed on the site.  
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> “It is acknowledged that Lichfield parking guidance requires a maximum of one space per dwelling for a one-bed and two-bed dwelling, plus one space per three dwellings for visitors.  
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> “This site is located in a sustainable position within Lichfield centre, with all amenities within a five to ten minute walking distance. Therefore, it is proposed to assign one car parking space per dwelling. No allowance has been made for car parking for visitors on-site.”  
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> Planning statement

Full details can be seen on [Lichfield District Council’s planning website](https://planning.lichfielddc.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=RWAPOFJEIRI00&ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).