Wyken, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wyken, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wyken are administered by Coventry City Council. View the full Coventry City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wyken
Wyken is a prominent suburb of Coventry in the West Midlands, located three miles east-northeast of the city centre, bordered by Stoke and Walsgrave. With a population of 16,818 as recorded in the 2011 census, the area features a significant number of terraced houses and extends towards the Binley region. This diverse residential landscape makes Wyken an important consideration for planning applications in the area.
District: Coventry
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Area Information
- Admin district: Coventry
- Parliamentary constituency: Coventry East
- LSOA: Coventry 008E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wyken.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wyken.
- 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 Wyken based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Wyken.
- - 207 Ansty Road, Coventry, CV2 3FJ
Erection of single storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 44a Torcross Avenue, Coventry, CV2 3NF
Erection of fence in the front yard to existing café (retrospective)
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 34 Forknell Avenue, Coventry, CV2 3EE
Erection of first floor rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 221 Sewall Highway, Coventry, CV2 3PD
Submission of details to discharge condition Nos. 3 (extraction and odour), 4 (noise assessment) and 5 (opening hours); imposed on planning permission reference PL/2025/0001076/FUL granted on 24/07/20
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Coventry | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 71 Wyken Avenue, Coventry, CV2 3BY
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension and erection of a rear dormer window to facilitate a loft conversion.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Coventry | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - 69 Forknell Avenue, Coventry, CV2 3EN
Formation of vehicular access including a dropped kerb
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2025-03-15
View full details - - 52 Wyken Avenue, Coventry, CV2 3BW
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 22 Armscott Road, Coventry, CV2 3AR
Application under Prior Approval for single storey rear extension. The extension will be 4.50 metres away from the original rear wall of the building with a height of 3.00 metres at the highest point
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Coventry | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 42 Wycliffe Road West, Coventry, CV2 3DZ
Application under Prior Approval for single storey rear extension. The extension will be 5.00 metres away from the original rear wall of the building with a height of 3.40 metres at the highest point
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Coventry | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 177 Ansty Road, Coventry, CV2 3FJ
Erection of two storey side/rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 309 Sewall Highway, Coventry, CV2 3PD
Formation of vehicular access including a dropped kerb
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - Lyng Hall Specialist Sports College And Community School Blackberry Lane, Coventry, CV2 3JS
Provision of sports hall, changing facilities and associated landscaping
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - 29 Derbyshire Way, Coventry, CV2 3FA
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed garage conversion with replacement of garage door with window and brickwork.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Coventry | Date: 2024-03-15
View full details - - Green Farm Blackberry Lane, Coventry, CV2 3JS
Conversion of 2 Grade II Listed barns to dwellings, including associated parking and landscaping, detached carport and ground mounted solar panels (part retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2023-11-10
View full details - - 36 Hartland Avenue, Coventry, CV2 3EQ
Erection of a single storey and two storey extension with installation of hip to gable loft conversion, second floor rear extension (dormer window) and roof lights to front elevation (retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2023-08-09
View full details - - 65 Dartmouth Road, Coventry, CV2 3DP
Application under Prior Approval for single storey rear extension. The extension will be 4.00 metres away from the original rear wall of the building with a height of 4.00 metres at the highest point
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Coventry | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Wyken in West Midlands
Wyken is a prominent suburb of Coventry in the West Midlands, located three miles east-northeast of the city centre, bordered by Stoke and Walsgrave. With a population of 16,818 as recorded in the 2011 census, the area features a significant number of terraced houses and extends towards the Binley region. This diverse residential landscape makes Wyken an important consideration for planning applications in the area. It sits within the Coventry district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wyken a particularly low-crime area.
Wyken has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stoke Green. 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.
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Planning Activity in Wyken
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Wyken. 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 Wyken.
The most common application types near Wyken were full planning applications (28), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 76% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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