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Planning in Spon End

Approved
82%
159 of 184 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Spon End in the last 24 months, from Coventry City Council's planning register.

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Around Spon End

Postcode districts

CV1 244 applications in the last 12 monthsCV6 257 applications in the last 12 monthsCV5 326 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Coventry City Council

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About Spon End

Spon End is a vibrant suburb located to the west of Coventry city centre, England. The area features key amenities such as the Butts Park Arena, home to Coventry Rugby Football Club, and a Premier Inn hotel along the main road. The arena, established in 2004, has also hosted Coventry Bears rugby league club and is a venue for local football teams, including Coventry United and Coventry United L.F.C., benefiting from an all-weather pitch. This makes Spon End a focal point for sports and community activities within the region.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Spon End 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, Spon 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 Spon 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, 321 planning applications were submitted near Spon End. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (77), full planning applications (60), amendments (21). 22 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (75% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Spon End?
In the last 24 months, 321 planning applications were submitted near Spon End. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Spon End?
The average planning decision time near Spon End is 45 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 Spon End?
The planning approval rate near Spon End is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Spon End?
The most common type of planning application near Spon End is discharge of conditions, with 77 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Spon End?
You can search and track planning applications near Spon End on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.