Canley, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Canley, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Canley are administered by Coventry City Council. View the full Coventry City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Canley
Canley is a suburban neighbourhood in the south-west of Coventry, England, which was incorporated into the city between 1928 and 1932, previously belonging to the Stoneleigh parish. It primarily falls within the Westwood electoral ward, with sections extending into the Wainbody and Earlsdon wards, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and local developments in Coventry.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Coventry
- Parliamentary constituency: Coventry North West
- LSOA: Coventry 022A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Canley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Canley.
- 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 Canley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
138 planning applications found near Canley.
- - 155 Sir Henry Parkes Road, Coventry, CV5 6BL
Submission of details to discharge condition 5 - survey for bats: imposed on planning permission PL/2026/0000358/HHA granted on 22/05/2026 for Erection of first floor side and rear extension; hip to g
Type: Conditions | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 254 Canley Road, Coventry, CV5 6AP
Erection of a single storey rear extension, render applied externally and existing porch infill
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-06-20
View full details - - 254 Canley Road, Coventry, CV5 6AP
Erection of a single storey rear extension, porch infill and render applied externally
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 82 Torrington Avenue, Coventry, CV4 9AR
Lawful development certificate for existing 3 bedroom - 3 person HMO (Use Class C4)
Type: Amendment | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 147 Canley Road, Coventry, CV5 6AS
Proposed single storey rear extension. Proposed hip to gable roof alteration with rear box dormer to facilitate a loft conversion and 2 no. roof lights to front
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 18 Thimbler Road, Coventry, CV4 8FL
Variation of condition Nos. 2 (approved plans) and 3 (facing/roofing materials): imposed on planning permission PL/2025/0000550/FUL granted on 08/05/2025 for Conversion of dwelling into 2 flats (Use C
Type: Conditions | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 155 Sir Henry Parkes Road, Coventry, CV5 6BL
Erection of first floor side and rear extension, loft conversion and internal alterations
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 8 Bott Road, Coventry, CV5 6AZ
Ground floor side and rear extension to existing bungalow, along with conversion of internal rooms to provide additional accommodation.
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 20 Burnsall Grove, Coventry, CV5 6BW
Two bed annex with one bathroom/kitchenette and general living space
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-01-24
View full details - - West Midlands Police, Canley Police Station Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry, CV5 6BL
Submission of details to discharge conditions 1 - Demolition and Environmental Management Plan and 3 - Tree Survey/Arboicultural Management Plan: imposed on planning permission PL/2025/0002016/PAPD fo
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - West Midlands Police, Canley Police Station Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry, CV5 6BL
Construction of a self-storage facility (Use Class B8) with associated landscaping, parking and servicing areas
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 7 Lynbrook Road, Coventry, CV5 6BE
Construction of single storey rear extension, first floor extensions and internal alteration
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2025-11-20
View full details - - 190 Canley Road, Coventry, CV5 6AQ
Single storey rear/side extension and conversion of existing garage to habitable room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 28 Torrington Avenue, Coventry, CV4 9AR
Dropped kerb for vehicular access
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - West Midlands Police, Canley Police Station Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry, CV5 6BL
Prior approval application for demolition of the existing building
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Coventry | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 145 Sir Henry Parkes Road, Coventry, CV5 6BL
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for existing use as 5-bed HMO (Use Class C4)
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Coventry | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 36 Torrington Avenue, Coventry, CV4 9AR
A new vehicular access to crossover the existing pedestrian footway with the installation of a dropped kerb
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2025-08-26
View full details - - 45 Cherry Tree Drive, Coventry, CV4 8LW
Detached outbuilding in rear garden area for small catering unit
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2025-08-14
View full details - - Pets At Home, 159 Sir Henry Parkes Road, Coventry, CV5 6BL
Installation of new signage- 2no. replacement illuminated fascia signs (I&K), 1no. non-illuminated fascia sign (M), 4no. non-illuminated replacement poster frames (J), and 2no. non-illuminated totem p
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Coventry | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Brookside House Burnsall Road, Coventry, CV5 6BU
Submission of details to discharge condition 30 (Travel Plan): imposed on planning permission reference FUL/2022/0583 granted on appeal 24-07-2023 reference APP/U4610/W/23/3317673 24-07-2023 for The d
Type: Conditions | Council: Coventry | Date: 2025-07-08
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A brief summary of Canley in West Midlands
Canley is a suburban neighbourhood in the south-west of Coventry, England, which was incorporated into the city between 1928 and 1932, previously belonging to the Stoneleigh parish. It primarily falls within the Westwood electoral ward, with sections extending into the Wainbody and Earlsdon wards, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and local developments in Coventry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Canley a particularly low-crime area.
Canley has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ivy Farm Lane (Canley Hamlet), Kenilworth Road, Earlsdon. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Canley 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.
Planning Activity in Canley
In the last 24 months, 95 planning applications were submitted near Canley. Of these, 38% were approved.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Canley.
The most common application types near Canley were full planning applications (41), discharge of conditions (23), amendments (15). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (60% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.