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Planning in Whitmore Park

Approved
74%
28 of 37 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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About Whitmore Park

Whitmore Park is a suburban area in the northern part of Coventry, West Midlands, adjacent to Keresley, Holbrooks, and Radford. The community is supported by local primary schools, including Whitmore Park and Holy Family RC, with secondary education provided by President Kennedy Comprehensive School and Cardinal Newman RC School. This information may be relevant for planning applications in the area, particularly those concerning educational facilities and community development.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Whitmore Park 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 Whitmore Park 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, Whitmore Park 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 Whitmore Park, 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, 75 planning applications were submitted near Whitmore Park. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (30), outline applications (10), amendments (4). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Whitmore Park?
In the last 24 months, 75 planning applications were submitted near Whitmore Park. The approval rate is 74%.
How long do planning decisions take near Whitmore Park?
The average planning decision time near Whitmore Park is 50 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 Whitmore Park?
The planning approval rate near Whitmore Park is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Whitmore Park?
The most common type of planning application near Whitmore Park is full planning applications, with 30 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Whitmore Park?
You can search and track planning applications near Whitmore Park on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.