Change of use applications in Coventry

There were 150 change of use applications in Coventry in the last 12 months. 43 involve HMOs. Of the 59 decided so far, 33 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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Showing 46 of 46 applications
Yesterday Pending PL/2026/0001493/FUL

160 Charter Avenue, Coventry, CV4 8EA

Change of use of existing 6-Bed HMO (Use Class C4) to 7-Bed HMO (Sui Generis), erection of two storey side/rear and single storey rear extension and a...

FUL minor application Coventry
2 days ago Pending PL/2026/0001570/FUL

30A Rochester Road, Coventry, CV5 6AG

Change of use from two flats to a single dwellinghouse, with a single-storey side and rear extension

FUL minor application Coventry
9 Sept 2026 Pending PL/2026/0001289/FUL

46a Holbrook Lane, Coventry, CV6 4AB

Change of use of first floor office (Class E) to residential flat (Class C3)

FUL minor application Coventry
9 Sept 2026 Pending PL/2026/0001559/FULM

Apollo House Butts, Coventry, CV1 3GN

Change of use of the existing four-storey purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) to HMO/bedsit accommodation on existing floors (Sui Generis) with...

FULM major application Coventry
8 Sept 2026 Pending PL/2026/0001478/FUL

Flat 1, LUCYS COURT, 5 Lower Holyhead Road, Coventry, CV1 3DS

Proposed change of use from purpose-built student accommodation (sui generis) to co-living accommodation (sui generis), and associated internal altera...

FUL minor application Coventry
3 Sept 2026 Pending PL/2026/0001423/FUL

35 Chester Street, Coventry, CV1 4DH

Front and rear facing dormers and loft conversion, single storey rear extension and change of use from 6 bedroom 6 person HMO (C4) to 8 bedroom 12 Per...

FUL minor application Coventry
2 Sept 2026 Pending PL/2026/0001430/LDCP

Legends The Sandwhich Shop, 288 Charter Avenue, Coventry, CV4 8DA

Lawful development certificate for the proposed change of use from sandwich shop to restaurant

LDCP Certificate of lawful development proposed Coventry
27 Aug 2026 Pending PL/2026/0001447/FUL

13 Willowbank Mews, Coventry, CV1 2BN

Change of use from from a 12-bed HMO to 7 studio flats

FUL minor application Coventry
27 Aug 2026 Pending PL/2026/0001407/FUL

240 Abbey Road, Coventry, CV3 4BE

Erection of single storey side extension to facilitate creation of a new dwelling (1-bed flat (Use Class C3)) and formation of a new porch.

FUL minor application Coventry
22 Aug 2026 Pending PL/2026/0001448/FUL

Land At 35 To 37 Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry

Proposed change of use of unit 37c to E(b) restaurant and construction of external decking areas to be used in association with existing supermarket c...

FUL minor application Coventry
20 Aug 2026 Pending PL/2026/0001396/FUL

34 Gainford Rise, Coventry, CV3 2RH

Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3a) into children's home (Use Class C2) for up to three children (resubmission of PL/2026/0000719/FUL havin...

FUL minor application Coventry
15 Aug 2026 Pending PL/2026/0001230/FUL

Stage One Upholstery, 287 Walsgrave Road, Coventry, CV2 4BE

Retention of existing ground floor retail unit and conversion of the first floor into two self-contained one-bedroom flats.

FUL minor application Coventry
15 Aug 2026 Pending PL/2026/0000834/LDCP

Legends The Sandwhich Shop, 288 Charter Avenue, Coventry, CV4 8DA

Lawful development certificate for the proposed change of use from shop to restaurant and installation of rear extractor fan

LDCP Certificate of lawful development proposed Coventry
15 Aug 2026 Pending PL/2026/0000895/LDCP

Lexton Law Solicitors, 428 Foleshill Road, Coventry, CV6 5JX

Lawful Development Certificate for proposed change of use from Pay day Loan shop to food preparation area ancillary to the adjoining café/ restaurant.

LDCP Certificate of lawful development proposed Coventry
14 Aug 2026 Pending PL/2026/0001147/FUL

184 Binley Road, Coventry, CV3 1HG

Change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a Children's Residential Care Home (Use Class C2) for up to two children

FUL minor application Coventry
14 Aug 2026 Pending PL/2026/0001359/FUL

Seymour Paper & Packaging, 70 - 86 Lower Ford Street, Coventry, CV1 5PW

Change of use of existing warehouse (use class B8) to multiple commercial units (use class E) and conversion of existing live-work unit to independent...

FUL minor application Coventry
6 Aug 2026 Pending PL/2026/0001278/FUL

2 Albany Road, Coventry, CV5 6JQ

Change of use of existing 6-Bed HMO (Use Class C4) to 8-Bed HMO (Use Class Sui Generis) with associated alterations and works

FUL minor application Coventry
5 Aug 2026 Pending PL/2026/0001115/FUL

96 Southbank Road, Coventry, CV6 1EY

Change of use from a domestic dwelling to 3 person HMO

FUL minor application Coventry
30 Jul 2026 Pending PL/2026/0001314/FUL

100A Hillmorton Road, Coventry, CV2 1FW

Subdivision of existing surgery into 2no. commercial units with 1no. Class E and 1no. Sui Generis use with associated external alterations including t...

FUL minor application Coventry
30 Jul 2026 Pending PL/2026/0001328/FUL

The Residence, 5 St Columbas Close, Coventry, CV1 4DR

Increase in temporary use (until 31 August 2028) from 30 to up to 50 student studio units as serviced accommodation (use class C1).

FUL minor application Coventry
29 Jul 2026 Pending PL/2026/0000679/FUL

51 Sadler Road, Coventry, CV6 2JY

Proposed demolition of existing shops and re-development comprising 3 ground floor shop units (Class E) and 6 residential flats (Class C3) and associa...

FUL minor application Coventry
29 Jul 2026 Withdrawn PL/2026/0000834/FUL

Legends The Sandwhich Shop, 288 Charter Avenue, Coventry, CV4 8DA

Lawful development certificate for the proposed change of use from shop to restaurant and installation of rear extractor fan

FUL minor application Coventry
29 Jul 2026 Pending PL/2026/0001217/FUL

60 Albany Road, Coventry, CV5 6JU

Change of use from 5 bed 5 person HMO (used class C4) to 8 person HMO (sui generis)

FUL minor application Coventry
29 Jul 2026 Pending PL/2026/0001221/FUL

46 Sheriff Avenue, Coventry, CV4 8FD

Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to children’s care home (Use Class C2).

FUL minor application Coventry
28 Jul 2026 Pending PL/2026/0001252/FUL

Daily Fresh Dairies, Unit 1, Paradise Place Eden Street, Coventry, CV6 5HE

Change of use from B2 (general industrial) to commercial kitchen / food production and distribution (manufacture of baked goods for wholesale and busi...

FUL minor application Coventry
18 Jul 2026 Refused PL/2026/0001122/FUL

274 Allesley Old Road, Coventry, CV5 8GH

Proposed change of use to 2 flats

FUL minor application Coventry
18 Jul 2026 Withdrawn PL/2026/0001234/FUL

4 Kingsway, Coventry, CV2 4FE

Change of use from a residential dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 4 bedroom HMO (Use Class C4)

FUL minor application Coventry
11 Jul 2026 Refused PL/2026/0001069/FUL

187 Charter Avenue, Coventry, CV4 8ER

Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, hip-to-gable roof extension, rear dormer roof extension and conversion of single dwelling to ...

FUL minor application Coventry
11 Jul 2026 Approved PL/2026/0001104/PAMA

101 Lockhurst Lane, Coventry, CV6 5SF

Prior approval application for conversion from Office (Class E) Use to Residential (Class C3) Use via Class MA Permitted Development rights

PAMA Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use from commercial, business and service (use class E) to dwellinghouses (use class C3) Coventry
11 Jul 2026 Withdrawn PL/2026/0001053/FUL

Mydentist, 107 Moseley Avenue, Coventry, CV6 1HR

Change of Use from Dentist (Use Class E(e)) to Community Centre (Use Class F2(b))

FUL minor application Coventry
9 Jul 2026 Approved PL/2026/0001158/FUL

53 Hartland Avenue, Coventry, CV2 3EP

Erection of single storey rear extension

FUL minor application Coventry
8 Jul 2026 Pending PL/2026/0001117/FUL

4 Nuffield Road, Coventry, CV6 7HS

Change of use from C3 dwellinghouse to C4 5 Bed HMO with installation of new rear window

FUL minor application Coventry
7 Jul 2026 Refused PL/2026/0000976/FUL

12 Shropshire Drive, Coventry, CV3 1PH

Change of use from dwelling house (Use Class C3) to supported accommodation for young people aged 16–18 years (Use Class C2).

FUL minor application Coventry
4 Jul 2026 Approved PL/2026/0001145/FUL

Snappy Tomato Pizza, 260 - 260A Hipswell Highway, Coventry, CV2 5FS

Subdivision of existing commercial premises to create two separate units, including the reinstatement of the original internal dividing wall, comprisi...

FUL minor application Coventry
4 Jul 2026 Refused PL/2026/0000982/HHA

8 March Way, Coventry, CV3 2QY

Erection of 6ft boundary fence and change of use of the land from public open green space to residential garden (Retrospective)

HHA Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling Coventry
2 Jul 2026 Refused PL/2026/0000998/FUL

7 Leam Green, Coventry, CV4 7DG

Change of use of a single 3-bedroom dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) into 2 1-bedroom self-contained flats (Use Class C3), internal alterations and retent...

FUL minor application Coventry
30 Jun 2026 Approved PL/2026/0001079/FUL

58 Blackwatch Road, Coventry, CV6 3GT

Change of Use of a dwelling (Use Class C3a) to a children's home for up to two children, with a manager and up to two carers who would stay overnight,...

FUL minor application Coventry
30 Jun 2026 Approved PL/2026/0001108/NMA

Land Bounded By, Hall Brook Bennetts Road South, Coventry, CV7 8

Submission of Amended Details (external alterations to Units 4, 5 & 6 and the nursery) to application RMM/2021/2514 granted on 26/10/2023 for Submissi...

NMA Non-material amendment of an existing planning permission Coventry
27 Jun 2026 Approved PL/2026/0000882/FUL

Westwood Brownshill Green Road, Coventry, CV6 2EG

External alterations to existing structure to create a one bedroomed flat to be used in conjunction with the existing residential home (Use Class C2).

FUL minor application Coventry
26 Jun 2026 Refused PL/2026/0001001/RVC

179 Charter Avenue, Coventry, CV4 8ER

Change of use of existing 6-Bed (HMO) to a 7-Bed House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class Sui Generis) (Retrospective) (Variation of condition 1-approv...

RVC Application for removal or variation of a condition following grant of planning permission Coventry
26 Jun 2026 Approved PL/2026/0001086/FUL

William Sheridan House Dunrose Close, Coventry, CV2 5PG

Alterations to ground floor to create a scooter store with charging facilities, extend and infill the existing entrance loggia to form a new enclosed ...

FUL minor application Coventry
19 Jun 2026 Pending PL/2026/0000627/FULM

Singer Hall Canterbury Street, Coventry, CV1 5NR

Change of use from student accommodation to 28 self-contained, single-occupancy stepping stone accommodation studios with shared laundry (Sui Generis)...

FULM major application Coventry
18 Jun 2026 Refused PL/2026/0001034/FUL

12 Brunton Close, Coventry, CV3 2XF

Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to care home (Use Class C3) for up to 4 children

FUL minor application Coventry
17 Jun 2026 Pending PL/2026/0000996/RVC

Methodist Church Macdonald Road, Coventry

Demolition of former Macdonald Road Methodist Church and erection of the 10 no. apartments (reduced from 12) with parking, amenity space, cycle storag...

RVC Application for removal or variation of a condition following grant of planning permission Coventry
16 Jun 2026 Refused PL/2026/0000794/FUL

51 Awson Street, Coventry, CV6 5GG

Change of use from single dwelling to 2 self-contained flats with rear dormer

FUL minor application Coventry
16 Jun 2026 Withdrawn PL/2026/0000762/FUL

35 Chester Street, Coventry, CV1 4DH

Change of use from C4 HMO to 7 bedroom, 9 person HMO (Sui Generis) including a rear dormer loft conversion and single storey rear extension

FUL minor application Coventry
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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