How many planning applications has North Warwickshire Borough Council received?

North Warwickshire Borough Council received 528 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 90%.

How long does North Warwickshire Borough Council take to decide planning applications?

North Warwickshire Borough Council takes an average of 80 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for North Warwickshire Borough Council?

North Warwickshire Borough Council approves 90% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in North Warwickshire Borough Council?

To object to a North Warwickshire Borough Council planning application, you must submit your representation to North Warwickshire Borough Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the North Warwickshire Borough Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a North Warwickshire Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If North Warwickshire Borough Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 191 appeals were lodged against North Warwickshire Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 33% success rate.

North Warwickshire Borough Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search North Warwickshire Borough Council planning applications?

You can search North Warwickshire Borough Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the North Warwickshire Borough Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

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Region: West Midlands

About North Warwickshire Borough Council

North Warwickshire Borough Council oversees a vibrant local government district in Warwickshire, England, featuring the towns of Atherstone and Coleshill, as well as notable large villages like Hartshill, Kingsbury, Mancetter, Polesworth, and Water Orton. This diverse area includes several smaller villages and picturesque rural landscapes, making it an intriguing location for planning applications and development opportunities.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to North Warwickshire Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for North Warwickshire Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in North Warwickshire Borough Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £423,476 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Warwickshire
Parliamentary constituency: North Warwickshire and Bedworth
LSOA: North Warwickshire 002E

Crime Statistics

85 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 29
anti-social-behaviour: 20
public-order: 7
burglary: 6
criminal-damage-arson: 6
vehicle-crime: 4
other-theft: 3
other-crime: 3
bicycle-theft: 2
shoplifting: 2
possession-of-weapons: 1
robbery: 1
theft-from-the-person: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in North Warwickshire Borough Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for North Warwickshire Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in North Warwickshire Borough Council

489 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the North Warwickshire Borough Council area.

Monitoring Stations

6 flood monitoring stations near North Warwickshire Borough Council.

Polesworth (River Anker)
Mancetter (River Anker)
Kingsbury LVL
Temple Mill (River Sence)
Nuneaton (River Anker)
Rainfall station

A brief summary of North Warwickshire Borough Council

The average property sale price in the North Warwickshire Borough Council area is £423,476, based on 50 recent transactions.

The North Warwickshire Borough Council area recorded 85 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There are 10 designated conservation areas within the North Warwickshire Borough Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: Mancetter, Coventry Road, Coleshill, Coleshill, Atherstone, Fillongley, Kingsbury, Newton Regis, Polesworth, Water Orton, Watling Street Bridge.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The North Warwickshire Borough Council area includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 489 towns and villages, including Atherstone, Bedworth, Kenilworth, Nuneaton, Royal Leamington Spa and Rugby. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search North Warwickshire Borough Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for North Warwickshire Borough Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the North Warwickshire Borough Council area. Unlike the official North Warwickshire Borough Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking North Warwickshire Borough Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across North Warwickshire Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 528 planning applications North Warwickshire Borough Council received. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment in North Warwickshire Borough Council.

The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types in North Warwickshire Borough Council were full planning applications (110), discharge of conditions (66), outline applications (27). Full planning applications account for 21% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 9 large-scale (major) developments, 42 medium-scale applications, 477 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

191 planning appeals were lodged against North Warwickshire Borough Council decisions, of which 53 were allowed and 107 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 256 applications
Refused: 16 applications
Withdrawn: 11 applications
Awaiting decision: 245 applications

Related Planning Guides

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