Hillfields, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hillfields, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
About Hillfields
Hillfields is a suburb located to the north of Coventry city centre in the West Midlands, England. Originally known as "Harnall," this area has transformed significantly over time, evolving from a village to a remote suburb and ultimately becoming a large postwar redevelopment zone. These historical changes may influence current planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
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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 024C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hillfields.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hillfields.
- 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 Hillfields based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Hillfields.
- - 248 Harnall Lane East, Coventry, CV1 5AJ
Change of use of first floor of property from residential flat (C3) to 6-person HMO (C4) with external alterations including installation of dormer and roof lights to roof on the corner of Harnall Lan
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 58 Freehold Street, Coventry, CV1 5BH
Lawful development certificate for existing 8 person HMO (Sui Generis)
Type: Amendment | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 61 Lower Ford Street, Coventry, CV1 5PS
Change Of Use to C2 Children Home for up to 3 children
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 34 Catherine Street, Coventry, CV2 4HA
Lawful Development Certificate for existing use of property as 12no. flats
Type: Amendment | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 96 Wright Street, Coventry, CV1 5HN
Change of use to dwelling (C3) and new 2m boundary wall
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 43 King Edward Road, Coventry, CV1 5BS
Change of use from 6-person HMO (C4) to 10-person HMO with 7 bedrooms (Sui Generis)
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 45 Freehold Street, Coventry, CV1 5BG
Proposed installation of external wall insulation and render finish
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 60 King Edward Road, Coventry, CV1 5BJ
Change of use from dwelling house (C3) to 5-bed House in Multiple Occupancy (C4) with erection of rear-facing dormer extension and single storey infill extension
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 1, Harnall Lane Industrial Estate Harnall Lane East, Coventry, CV1 5AE
Lawful development certificate for proposed optician practice (Use Class E (e))
Type: Outline | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 50 Winchester Street, Coventry, CV1 5NU
Lawful development certificate for existing 4 bedroom - 4 person HMO (Use Class C4)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Land At Lansdowne Street, Coventry, CV2 4FN
Outline planning application for the erection of 8no. houses with associated parking and landscaping; appearance and landscaping reserved for later determination.
Type: Outline | Council: Coventry | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 126 Paynes Lane, Coventry, CV1 5LJ
Conversion of existing dwelling into five studios and two one-bed flats.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 60 Lower Ford Street, Coventry, CV1 5PW
Lawful development certificate for proposed change of use from 5 bed (5 occupants) HMO to 5 bed (6 occupants) HMO (Use Class C4)
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Coventry | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Sidney Stringer Primary Academy Bath Street, Coventry, CV1 5GU
Prior approval application for roof mounted solar panels
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Coventry | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 133, 139, 141, 151, 153 And 208 Harnall Lane East, Coventry, CV1 5AG
Installation of external wall insulation (EWI) and mix of render and Artbrick finish, including associated roofline adaption works as required.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - 62 Lower Ford Street, Coventry, CV1 5PW
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing 6-person House in Multiple Occupation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Coventry | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - Cephas Court Charles Street, Coventry, CV1 5BF
Lift crown by 5.2 metres of G1- 3 No. Lime Trees, G2- 4 No. Lime Trees, G3- 2 No. Lime Trees – to be pruned to prevent road and car park interference Lift crown by 5.2 metres of G4 - 6 No. Lime Trees
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Coventry | Date: 2024-01-24
View full details - - 36 - 38 Cambridge Street, Coventry, CV1 5HW
Change of use from residential dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to 8-bed House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) (Retrospective).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Hillfields in West Midlands
Hillfields is a suburb located to the north of Coventry city centre in the West Midlands, England. Originally known as "Harnall," this area has transformed significantly over time, evolving from a village to a remote suburb and ultimately becoming a large postwar redevelopment zone. These historical changes may influence current planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
Property prices in Hillfields 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 Hillfields a particularly low-crime area.
Hillfields has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: London Road, Coventry Canal, Stoke Green, High Street, Hill Top and Cathedral, Lady Herbert's Garden, Far Gosford Street. 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, Hillfields 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 Hillfields
In the last 24 months, 63 planning applications were submitted near Hillfields. 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 Hillfields.
The most common application types near Hillfields were full planning applications (22), amendments (14), tree works (10). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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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.