Hockley, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hockley, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hockley are administered by Coventry City Council. View the full Coventry City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hockley
Hockley is a vibrant inner-city district located approximately one mile northwest of Birmingham city centre, accessible via the Jewellery Quarter station. Renowned for its rich heritage, Hockley boasts a thriving Jewellery Quarter where original architecture and artisan workshops have largely been preserved, making it a key area for planning applications focused on heritage conservation and urban development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £444,914 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Coventry
- Parliamentary constituency: Coventry South
- LSOA: Coventry 036F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hockley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hockley.
- 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 Hockley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Hockley.
- - 14 Farcroft Avenue, Coventry, CV5 7DU
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion with rear box dormer and rooflights to the front slope
Type: Outline | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 5 Baychester Road, Coventry, CV4 9GF
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 95 Sutton Avenue, Coventry, CV5 7ER
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion, dormer construction
Type: Outline | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - Woodlands Academy Broad Lane, Coventry, CV5 7FF
Submission of details to discharge condition No. 9 (landscaping); imposed on planning permission reference LBC/2022/0544 granted on 29/09/2022 for reconfiguration and refurbishment including partial d
Type: Conditions | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 39 Nova Croft, Coventry, CV5 7FJ
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion with dormer to rear and 2no. velux to front
Type: Outline | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 2 Placid Close, Coventry, CV4 9HA
Single storey side extension with green roof
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - Woodlands Academy Broad Lane, Coventry, CV5 7FF
Submission of details to discharge condition No. 12 (landscaping); imposed on planning permission reference FUL/2022/0561 granted on 22/10/2022 for reconfiguration and refurbishment including partial
Type: Conditions | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 4 Hudson Vale, Coventry, CV4 9HT
Garage conversion and detached outbuilding
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 126 Astoria Drive, Coventry, CV4 9SU
Single storey extension
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 14 Williamsbridge Road, Coventry, CV4 9ZX
Single storey rear extension and height increase to rear boundary fence
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 3 Williamsbridge Road, Coventry, CV4 9ZX
Single storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Woodlands Academy School House Broad Lane, Coventry, CV5 7FF
Non-material amendment (Amendments to the original consent due to compliance requirements to meet current building and fire safety regulations) to application FUL/2022/0561 granted on 06/10/2022 for r
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 1 Goldthorn Close, Coventry, CV5 7DY
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion with rear box dormer and rooflight to the front slope.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Coventry | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 906 Broad Lane, Coventry, CV5 7FG
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear flat roof dormer and 2no. rooflights to the front elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Coventry | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Woodlands Academy Broad Lane, Coventry, CV5 7FF
Submission of details to discharge condition 7 - (Local Employment Strategy): imposed on planning permission FUL/2022/0561 for Reconfiguration and refurbishment including partial demolition of the for
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Coventry | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - 1 Kenthurst Close, Coventry, CV5 7EA
Application for single storey side and rear extension and rear patio area
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - Junction Of Banner Lane And Astoria Drive, Coventry, CV4 9AE
Prior approval for installation of 17.5m monopole, 6no. antenna, 1no. 0.3m dish, 2no. cabinets, 1no. meter cabinet and ancillary development thereto
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Coventry | Date: 2024-08-30
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A brief summary of Hockley in West Midlands
Hockley is a vibrant inner-city district located approximately one mile northwest of Birmingham city centre, accessible via the Jewellery Quarter station. Renowned for its rich heritage, Hockley boasts a thriving Jewellery Quarter where original architecture and artisan workshops have largely been preserved, making it a key area for planning applications focused on heritage conservation and urban development.
Property prices in Hockley show an average sale price of £444,914, 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 Hockley a particularly low-crime area.
Hockley has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Hockley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Tilehill Wood SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Hockley
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Hockley. Of these, 0% 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 Hockley.
The most common application types near Hockley were full planning applications (10), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.