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Planning in Atherstone

Approved
98%
50 of 50 decided
Decision time
about 14 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Atherstone in the last 24 months, from North Warwickshire Borough Council's planning register.

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About Atherstone

Atherstone is a notable market town and civil parish in North Warwickshire, England, strategically located along the A5 national route, close to the Leicestershire border marked by the River Anker. Positioned between the larger towns of Tamworth and Nuneaton, Atherstone serves as the administrative hub for the North Warwickshire district, housing the North Warwickshire Borough Council offices. This makes it a key area for planning applications and local governance in the region. The town has a population of approximately 8,667 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Atherstone district.

Atherstone covers an area of approximately 416.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Atherstone show an average sale price of £289,261, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Atherstone area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Atherstone a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Atherstone has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Atherstone planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.atherstone-tc.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Atherstone, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 83 planning applications were submitted near Atherstone. Of these, 98% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (11), tree works (8), full planning applications (7). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Atherstone?
In the last 24 months, 83 planning applications were submitted near Atherstone. The approval rate is 98%.
How long do planning decisions take near Atherstone?
The average planning decision time near Atherstone is 97 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Atherstone?
The planning approval rate near Atherstone is 98%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Atherstone?
The most common type of planning application near Atherstone is discharge of conditions, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Atherstone?
You can search and track planning applications near Atherstone on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.