Change of use applications in Coventry

There were 213 change of use applications in Coventry in the last 12 months. 57 involve HMOs. Of the 158 decided so far, 88 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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20 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0001826/FUL

96 Wright Street, Coventry, CV1 5HN

Change of use from care home to small HMO (Use Class C4) and erection of 2m boundary wall and gate

FUL minor application Coventry
19 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0001728/FUL

410 Dunsmore Avenue, Coventry, CV3 3HD

Change of use of residential dwelling house (C3) to children's care home (C2) for up to 2no. children

FUL minor application Coventry
16 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0001668/FUL

Old Ball Hotel, 62 Walsgrave Road, Coventry, CV2 4EB

Change of use from a 12-bed hotel to a 12-bed HMO sui-generis.

FUL minor application Coventry
14 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0001541/FUL

Field Overell Llp Solicitors, 8 - 10 Corporation Street, Coventry, CV1 1GF

Change of use of office space on first and second floors to create 4 single-person flats - Renotification due to amended redline on Location Plan

FUL minor application Coventry
13 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0001783/FUL

27 Mayfield Road, Coventry, CV5 6PR

Change of use from mixed use retail/ residential accommodation to 3-bedroom single dwelling (Use Class C3).

FUL minor application Coventry
13 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0001494/LBC

27 Warwick Row, Coventry, CV1 1EY

Demolition of two storey rear extension and erection of three storey rear extension. Creation of commercial unit at ground floor (Use Class E), 1 no. ...

LBC Listed building consent Coventry
13 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0001492/FUL

27 Warwick Row, Coventry, CV1 1EY

Demolition of two storey rear extension and erection of three storey rear extension. Creation of commercial unit at ground floor (Use Class E), 1 no. ...

FUL minor application Coventry
12 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0001792/RDCA

The Langleys, 12 Stoke Green, Coventry, CV3 1AA

Consent for the demolition of a garage to the side of the main building associated with the conversion of 3no. residential units and an outbuilding to...

RDCA Application for planning permission for relevant demolition in a conservation area Coventry
12 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0001777/FUL

The Langleys, 12 Stoke Green, Coventry, CV3 1AA

Conversion to 3 residential units, demolition of side garage and erection of outbuilding to rear

FUL minor application Coventry
12 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0001674/LDCP

190 Keresley Road, Coventry, CV6 2JJ

Lawful Development Certificate for proposed supported accommodation for up to 3 young people

LDCP Certificate of lawful development proposed Coventry
7 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0001543/FULM

182 Spon Street, Coventry, CV1 3BB

Conversion and extension, including 3 additional floors, to an existing night club (Sui Generis) to create 12 residential units comprising 2 no. 2 bed...

FULM major application Coventry
6 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0001600/FUL

Hydrogarden Ltd, Unit 19 Lifford Way, Coventry, CV3 2RN

Change of use from B8 (warehouse) to Class E(d) (indoor sport) including ancillary offices and cafe, and associated works.

FUL minor application Coventry
5 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0001731/FUL

28 The Shrubberies, Coventry, CV4 7EF

Change of use of land from public open space to residential garden land and private parking layout incorporating Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infras...

FUL minor application Coventry
5 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0001117/FUL

4 Nuffield Road, Coventry, CV6 7HS

Erection of single storey rear extension and change of use from C3 dwellinghouse to C4 5 Bed HMO.

FUL minor application Coventry
2 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0001652/FUL

143 De Montfort Way, Coventry, CV4 7DU

Conversion of existing 6 bedroom HMO (Use Class C4) to 4no. self-contained flats (Use Class C3), erection of single storey rear extension and 2no. new...

FUL minor application Coventry
30 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0001709/FUL

2 Hearsall Lane, Coventry, CV5 6QR

Change of use of 2no. office spaces from Use Class E (offices) to Use Class F1(a) education and training

FUL minor application Coventry
24 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0001619/FUL

Rose And Crown Hall Green Road, Coventry, CV6 7BW

Change of use from existing public house to a convenience store, utilising access off Hall Green Road, with associated car and cycle parking, EV charg...

FUL minor application Coventry
21 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0001653/RVC

THE GOSFORD ARMS, 65 - 66 Far Gosford Street, Coventry, CV1 5DZ

Erection of two storey rear extension and change of use of upper floors to residential accommodation (Variation of condition 8-noise assessment) to pl...

RVC Application for removal or variation of a condition following grant of planning permission Coventry
21 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0001496/FUL

Newfield Lodge Kingfield Road, Coventry, CV1 4DW

Change of use of Newfield Lodge from residential use (Use Class C3) to educational use (Use Class F1(a)) for small-scale one-to-one tutoring.

FUL minor application Coventry
18 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0001426/FUL

Unit E Livingstone Road, Coventry, CV6 5AR

Proposed change of use from light industrial to MOT testing centre

FUL minor application Coventry
17 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0001566/FUL

83 Tanners Lane, Coventry, CV4 9HX

Subdivision of the application site into two independent residential plots, including the conversion and extension of the existing 4-bedroom house to ...

FUL minor application Coventry
15 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 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
14 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0001055/FUL

Punjabi Tarka, 12 Station Street West, Coventry, CV6 5NB

Change of use of existing public house to Café at ground floor (Class E) ; a 12 bedroomed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), 4 rooms on ground floor ...

FUL minor application Coventry
14 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0001534/FUL

26 Tamworth Road, Coventry, CV6 2EL

Change of use of dwelling (Class C3) to residential institution (Class C2) residential training centre.

FUL minor application Coventry
14 Sept 2026 Approved 19 Oct PL/2026/0001609/FUL

100A Hillmorton Road, Coventry, CV2 1FW

Change of use from Class E (surgery) to Sui Generis (launderette)

FUL minor application Coventry
11 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0001508/FULM

PARK LODGE REST HOME, 40 Westminster Road, Coventry, CV1 3GB

Conversion and extension (3 storey side and rear) of existing large HMO and erection of a 4 storey new build to the rear to create a total of 26no. se...

FULM major application Coventry
8 Sept 2026 Pending Decision PL/2026/0001570/FUL

30A Rochester Road, Coventry, CV5 6AG

Change of use from two flats to one dwellinghouse, erection of single-storey side and rear extensions, and retention of the existing incidental garage...

FUL minor application Coventry
7 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 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
4 Sept 2026 Withdrawn 14 Oct 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
2 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 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
1 Sept 2026 Approved 26 Oct PL/2026/0001493/FUL

160 Charter Avenue, Coventry, CV4 8EA

Change of use of existing 4-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
26 Aug 2026 Approved 21 Oct PL/2026/0001423/FUL

35 Chester Street, Coventry, CV1 4DH

Front dormer and loft conversion, single storey rear extension and change of use from 6 bedroom 6 person HMO (C4) to 7 bedroom 9 Person (sui generis)

FUL minor application Coventry
20 Aug 2026 Refused 14 Oct 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
17 Aug 2026 Approved 7 Oct 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
13 Aug 2026 Approved 7 Oct 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 (Use Class E) to restaurant (Use Class E)

LDCP Certificate of lawful development proposed Coventry
13 Aug 2026 Approved 24 Sep 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
13 Aug 2026 Refused 8 Oct 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 a mix of commercial and industrial units within Class E and B2 and conversion of existing live-w...

FUL minor application Coventry
13 Aug 2026 Withdrawn 27 Aug 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
10 Aug 2026 Refused 2 Oct 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
10 Aug 2026 Approved 5 Oct 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
29 Jul 2026 Withdrawn 10 Sep 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
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
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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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