Coventry, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Coventry, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · City
Planning applications in Coventry are administered by Coventry City Council. View the full Coventry City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Coventry
Coventry is a historic cathedral city and metropolitan borough located in the West Midlands, England, along the River Sherbourne. With roots dating back to the early Middle Ages, it gained city status in 1345. The area is governed by Coventry City Council and the West Midlands Combined Authority, making it a key location for various planning applications and developments.
Population: 366,785 (2018) · Area: 98640000.0 km²
District: Coventry
Website: https://www.coventry.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £251,042 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Coventry
- Parliamentary constituency: Coventry South
- LSOA: Coventry 031F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Coventry.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Coventry.
- 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 Coventry based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
412 planning applications found near Coventry.
- - Cu Coventry, 8 Mile Lane, Coventry, CV1 2TU
Erection of temporary stabling/depot structure, two welfare and operations cabins, two temporary passenger platforms and installation of approximately 87 m of very light rail tram track and associated
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - Riley House Manor House Drive, Coventry, CV1 2EB
Lawful development certificate for proposed replacement of part of the existing cladding and balconies
Type: Outline | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 25 Warwick Road, Coventry, CV3 6AN
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
Type: Advertising | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 25 Warwick Road, Coventry, CV3 6AN
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Christchurch Spire New Union Street, Coventry, CV1 2PS
Erection of shelter for outdoor seating area (Variation of condition No. 2 (approved plans) imposed on planning permission PL/2023/0000518/FUL granted on 23/05/2023 to enable design changes). (Variati
Type: Conditions | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Lloyds Bank, 30 High Street, City Centre, Coventry, CV1 5RE
Listed building consent for repair and replacement of internal doors
Type: Heritage | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Topshop, 54 - 56 Broadgate, Coventry, CV1 1NF
Listed building consent for works to facilitate occupation of premises by restaurant including internal fitout works, refurbishment of shopfront, repair and replacement of existing fenestration includ
Type: Heritage | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Topshop, 54 - 56 Broadgate, Coventry, CV1 1NF
External alterations including refurbishment of shopfront, repair and replacement of existing fenestration including ribbon glazing, installation of ventilation, extraction & external plant and displa
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Topshop, 54 - 56 Broadgate, Coventry, CV1 1NF
Advertisement consent for display of 4no. internally illuminated fascia signs and 2no. projecting signs
Type: Advertising | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - County Hall Bayley Lane, Coventry,
Listed building consent for installation of signage comprising of:- 3 sets of halo illuminated text on panel to replace existing 1 set of non illuminated sign written text to replace existing 1 extern
Type: Heritage | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - County Hall Bayley Lane, Coventry,
3 sets of halo illuminated text on panel to replace existing 1 set of non illuminated sign written text to replace existing 1 externally illuminated projection sign to replace existing 1 internally il
Type: Advertising | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Street Record Much Park Street, Coventry,
G1 x3 Acer and 1x Ash - cut back by 2m. G2 mixed group trees - cut back to clear x2 lamp columns by 2m
Type: Trees | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Oakwood House, 57 St Patricks Road, Coventry, CV1 2HL
Submission of details to discharge condition 2-cycle parking: imposed on planning permission PL/2024/0000572/PAMA for Application for Prior Approval for proposed conversion of existing offices (Use Cl
Type: Conditions | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - The Quadrant Club, 7 The Quadrant, Coventry, CV1 2EL
Roof repairs, window repairs and alterations, and repairs and redecoration of render and decorative metalwork.
Type: Heritage | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Intercare Community Support, 11 - 13 Queen Victoria Road, Coventry, CV1 3JS
Submission of details to discharge conditions 6 - cycle parking and 7 - measures/local air quality: imposed on planning permission PL/2023/0002504/FUL for Conversion of existing offices/storage to 9 f
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Probation Service, Sheriffs Court, 12 Greyfriars Road, Coventry, CV1 3RY
New access hatch to roof level and roof guarding to provide safe access to existing roof
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 39 St Patricks Road, Coventry, CV1 2LP
Change of use from 7 person HMO to 9 person HMO (retrospective)
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Cu Coventry, 8 Mile Lane, Coventry, CV1 2TU
Installation of 1 no. non-illuminated display sign on front elevation for promoting open events
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Christchurch Spire New Union Street, Coventry, CV1 2PS
Submission of details to discharge condition 6 (in part) -Written Scheme of Investigation: imposed on planning permission PL/2024/0001456/RVC for erection of shelter for outdoor seating area (Variatio
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 6 Rodyard Way, Coventry, CV1 2UD
Lawful development certificate for existing 3 Persons HMO
Type: Amendment | Council: Coventry | Date: 2025-12-30
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A brief summary of Coventry in West Midlands
Coventry is a historic cathedral city and metropolitan borough located in the West Midlands, England, along the River Sherbourne. With roots dating back to the early Middle Ages, it gained city status in 1345. The area is governed by Coventry City Council and the West Midlands Combined Authority, making it a key location for various planning applications and developments. The City has a population of approximately 366,785 (2018 estimate). It sits within the Coventry district.
Coventry covers an area of approximately 98640000.0 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 Coventry show an average sale price of £251,042, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Coventry a particularly low-crime area.
Coventry has 12 conservation areas within its boundaries: London Road, Coventry Canal, Naul's Mill, High Street, Hill Top and Cathedral, Lady Herbert's Garden, Spon End, Spon Street, Far Gosford Street, Greyfriars Green, 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, Coventry planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.coventry.gov.uk/. 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 Coventry
In the last 24 months, 408 planning applications were submitted near Coventry. Of these, 54% 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 Coventry.
The most common application types near Coventry were full planning applications (139), discharge of conditions (85), outline applications (45). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 8 medium-scale applications, 84 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 55 applications
- Refused: 36 applications
- Withdrawn: 10 applications
- Awaiting decision: 307 applications
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