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House prices in Rugby Borough Council: average £272,696, -3.5% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Rugby Borough Council received?
Rugby Borough Council received 1,146 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 91%.
How long does Rugby Borough Council take to decide applications?
Rugby Borough Council takes an average of 84 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 Rugby Borough Council?
Rugby Borough Council approves 91% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Rugby Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Rugby Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Rugby Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Rugby Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Rugby Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 249 appeals were lodged against Rugby Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 34% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Rugby Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Rugby Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Rugby Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Rugby Borough Council oversees a local government district in Warwickshire, England, which includes the town of Rugby and its surrounding rural areas. As of the 2021 census, the borough had a population of 114,400, with 78,125 residents living within the town itself. This council plays a pivotal role in managing planning applications and development in both the urban and rural settings of the borough.

The council area encompasses 69 towns and villages, including Rugby. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Rugby Borough Council received 1,146 planning applications. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.

The most common types were outline applications (426), discharge of conditions (208), tree works (131). 63 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

249 planning appeals were lodged against Rugby Borough Council decisions, of which 69 were allowed and 132 were dismissed (34% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Rugby Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Rugby Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.