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Planning in Cawston

Approved
96%
51 of 52 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

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

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Around Cawston

Postcode districts

CV22 164 applications in the last 12 monthsCV23 263 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Rugby Borough Council

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About Cawston

Cawston is a civil parish and suburban village located southwest of Rugby, along the A4071, with a population of 5,192 as recorded in the 2021 census. Historically a hamlet, Cawston experienced significant development with the completion of the Cawston Grange housing project in 2003-04, which effectively linked it to Rugby. The area features Cawston Grange Primary School for children aged 4-11, a nursery for preschoolers, and local shops, making it an attractive location for families considering planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,282 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rugby district.

Cawston covers an area of approximately 136.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

The area around Cawston has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cawston 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Cawston, 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, 67 planning applications were submitted near Cawston. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.

The most common types were outline applications (30), discharge of conditions (15), tree works (3). 7 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Cawston?
In the last 24 months, 67 planning applications were submitted near Cawston. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Cawston?
The average planning decision time near Cawston is 86 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 Cawston?
The planning approval rate near Cawston is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Cawston?
The most common type of planning application near Cawston is outline applications, with 30 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Cawston?
You can search and track planning applications near Cawston on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.