39 Melville Road, Coventry, CV1 3AL

Pending PL/2026/0000634/LDCP - LDCP Certificate of lawful development proposed
Council
Date received
5 May 2026
Postcode
CV1 3AL
Type
LDCP Certificate of lawful development proposed

Description

Lawful Development Certificate for proposed use as a small HMO (Use Class C4) with 6 bedrooms for 6 occupants and installation of rooflights

8/10
Planning Authority Score
#16 of 282

Coventry is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #12 out of 282. Only 11% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Coventry decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #183 of 282
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #159 of 282
101%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #12 of 282
11%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #4 of 282
79%
Minor dwellings approved
145 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
21 decided (10+ homes)
75%
Change of use approved
96 decided
1,226
Total decisions
176 refused in 2025