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Planning in Furnace End

Approved
88%
14 of 16 decided
Decision time
about 16 weeks
on average

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

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About Furnace End

Furnace End is a prominent hamlet within the civil parish of Over Whitacre, situated in the North Warwickshire district of England. Located at the intersection of the B4114 and B4098, it lies equidistant between the market towns of Coleshill and Atherstone. The hamlet's name is derived from historical iron smelting furnaces once operated by the Jennens family, adding to its local heritage. Surrounding settlements include Whitacre Heath, Shustoke, Kingsbury, and Fillongley, making it a notable area for planning applications.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Furnace End 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 (May 2026). This makes Furnace End a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Furnace End has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Furnace End 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 Furnace End, 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, 21 planning applications were submitted near Furnace End. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 109 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (2).

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 Furnace End?
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Furnace End. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Furnace End?
The average planning decision time near Furnace End is 109 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 Furnace End?
The planning approval rate near Furnace End is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Furnace End?
The most common type of planning application near Furnace End is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Furnace End?
You can search and track planning applications near Furnace End on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.