Coventry is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #11 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%).

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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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

91%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #11 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

Nearby applications

32 Hen Lane, Coventry, CV6 4LB

Application under Prior Approval for single storey rear extension. The extension...

PL/2026/0000829/PAH - 19 May 2026

331 Lythalls Lane, Coventry, CV6 6FZ

Erection of first floor side extension

PL/2026/0000780/HHA - 14 May 2026

16 Beacon Road, Coventry, CV6 4DS

Application under Prior Approval for single storey rear extension. The extension...

PL/2026/0000759/PAH - 7 May 2026

7 Wheelwright Lane, Coventry, CV6 4HF

Erection of front canopy (Retrospective)

PL/2026/0000746/FUL - 7 May 2026

7 Cawnpore Road, Coventry, CV6 4EL

Detached outbuilding for garage / home office and gym

PL/2026/0000714/HHA - 30 Apr 2026

47 Wheelwright Lane, Coventry, CV6 4HN

Single storey side extension

PL/2026/0000675/HHA - 28 Apr 2026