Finham, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Finham, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
About Finham
Finham is a civil parish and suburb of Coventry in the West Midlands, situated about 2.3 miles south of Coventry city centre. It borders the West Midlands county and Warwick District, making it conveniently located just 3.3 miles from Kenilworth and 7 miles from Warwick. This strategic position offers a blend of suburban living with easy access to urban amenities, making it a relevant area for planning applications.
Population: 4,867 (2021)
District: Coventry
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £247,221 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Coventry
- Parliamentary constituency: Coventry South
- LSOA: Coventry 038G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Finham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Finham.
- 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 Finham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Finham.
- - 100 Arnold Avenue, Coventry, CV3 5NE
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-05-02
View full details - - 74 Howes Lane, Coventry, CV3 6PJ
To fell a tree
Type: Trees | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 44 Howes Lane, Coventry, CV3 6PJ
Existing conservatory to be converted and extended into a single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 7A St Martins
Placement of a shed on the pavement for the selling of homemade cakes
Council: Alderney | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 24 Mill Hill, Baginton, Coventry, CV8 3AG
Erection of single storey rear extension with modifications to existing porch window and new rear patio area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warwick | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 62 Howes Lane, Coventry, CV3 6PJ
First floor side extension, extended porch and garage to front elevation and replacement roof to existing single storey rear projection Variation of condition Nos. 2 (approved plans) and 3 (facing/mat
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Coventry | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 14 Brentwood Avenue, Coventry, CV3 6FN
Single storey rear and 2 storey side and rear extension, rear outbuilding
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2023-12-02
View full details - - 69 Cotswold Drive, Coventry, CV3 6EZ
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey extension to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Coventry | Date: 2023-11-22
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A brief summary of Finham in West Midlands
Finham is a civil parish and suburb of Coventry in the West Midlands, situated about 2.3 miles south of Coventry city centre. It borders the West Midlands county and Warwick District, making it conveniently located just 3.3 miles from Kenilworth and 7 miles from Warwick. This strategic position offers a blend of suburban living with easy access to urban amenities, making it a relevant area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,867 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Coventry district.
Property prices in Finham show an average sale price of £247,221, 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 Finham a particularly low-crime area.
Finham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Baginton, Kenilworth Road. 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, Finham 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 Finham
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Finham. Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
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 Finham.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Finham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Finham were full planning applications (23), outline applications (6), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.