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

78 The Boxhill, Coventry, CV3 1ER

Change of use from a dwellinghouse to a Mother & Baby Assessment Unit

PL/2026/0000379/FUL - 30 Mar 2026

Land Accessed From Siddeley Avenue, Coventry, CV3 1FZ

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45 Whitworth Avenue, Coventry, CV3 1EQ

Erection of rear extension

PL/2026/0000295/HHA - 23 Feb 2026

13 Molesworth Avenue, Coventry, CV3 1BU

Erection of rear dormer with roof light to front and associated works

PL/2026/0000227/HHA - 23 Feb 2026