How long do planning decisions take near Willoughby?

The average planning decision time near Willoughby is 65 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 Willoughby?

The planning approval rate near Willoughby is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Willoughby?

The most common type of planning application near Willoughby is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Willoughby?

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Willoughby, Warwickshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Willoughby, Warwickshire.

Warwickshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Willoughby are administered by Rugby Borough Council. View the full Rugby Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Willoughby

Willoughby is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 5 miles south of Rugby, Warwickshire, and 4.5 miles northwest of Daventry in Northamptonshire. The eastern edge of the parish marks the boundary between these two counties, making it a unique area for planning applications that may involve cross-county considerations.

Population: 410 (2021) · Area: 711.5 km²

District: Rugby

Website: http://www.willoughbyweb.net

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £303,082 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Rugby
Parliamentary constituency: Rugby
LSOA: Rugby 013B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Willoughby.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Willoughby.

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 Willoughby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Willoughby.

- BATH FARM, MOOR LANE, WILLOUGHBY, RUGBY, CV23 8BT
Proposed Conversion and Alteration of Existing Outbuilding to a 2-Bedroom Annexe.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rugby | Date: 2025-12-17
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- IVY HOUSE FARM, LOWER STREET, WILLOUGHBY, RUGBY, CV23 8BX
Application to discharge conditions 8 LEMP, condition 9 Protected species method statement & condition 10 Archaeological WSI attached to application R223/0702.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rugby | Date: 2024-08-12
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A brief summary of Willoughby in Warwickshire

Willoughby covers an area of approximately 711.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Willoughby show an average sale price of £303,082, 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 Willoughby a particularly low-crime area.

Willoughby 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Willoughby planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.willoughbyweb.net. 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 Willoughby

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Willoughby. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Willoughby may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Willoughby slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Willoughby were outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (1).

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