Skip to content

Planning in Lapworth

Approved
85%
11 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 16 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lapworth in the last 24 months, from Warwick District Council's planning register.

Decided by Warwick District CouncilCouncil page

Around Lapworth

For home projects and trades

About Lapworth

Lapworth is a quaint village and civil parish in Warwickshire, England, home to approximately 1,828 residents as of the 2011 Census. Situated seven miles south of Solihull and ten miles northwest of Warwick, it includes the hamlet of Kingswood. The village is notable for its historic Church of St Mary the Virgin and is in proximity to two National Trust properties: the medieval Baddesley Clinton and the Tudor Packwood House, making it a charming area for potential planning applications focused on heritage and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,916 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Warwick district.

Property prices in Lapworth show an average sale price of £394,840, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lapworth 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 Lapworth a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lapworth 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.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Lapworth, 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, 15 planning applications were submitted near Lapworth. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 109 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), tree works (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lapworth?
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Lapworth. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lapworth?
The average planning decision time near Lapworth 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 Lapworth?
The planning approval rate near Lapworth is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lapworth?
The most common type of planning application near Lapworth is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lapworth?
You can search and track planning applications near Lapworth on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.