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Rugby Borough Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Rugby Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates1,241Searchable applications
0Recorded as pending
94%Approval rate · 803 approved or refused records
46Refused applications
757 approved · 46 refused · 32 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 16 Aug 2022 to 28 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 4 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Conservation areasNo boundary records available in this collection
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Decision MadeR25/0856
Details of conditions 3 (Materials), 10 (Highway Drainage), 11 (Ecology), and 12 (Ecology) of R23/0151 (1 no. detached single storey dwelling)
Land to the rear of Orchard House, Lawford Lane, Rugby, CV22 7QS
Received 25 Sept 2025 - Consultation Carried OutR26/0131
Two storey side, single storey rear extension and larger garage.
2, DAVID ROAD, RUGBY, CV22 7PX
Received 5 Feb 2026 - Decision MadeR26/0335
Prior approval Under schedule 2 Part 1 Class AA of the General Permitted Development Order for a proposed additional storey to dwelling, maximum height externally from ground floor level to highest part of the roof 7.4m.
CANAL VIEW, TUCKEYS FARM, CATHIRON LANE, HARBOROUGH MAGNA, RUGBY, CV23 0JH
Received 7 Apr 2026 - Decision MadeR25/0816
Prior approval for a single storey rear extension.
162, Alwyn Road, Rugby, CV22 7RA
Received 15 Sept 2025 - Decision MadeR26/0322
Prior approval for a proposed building.
72, LUTTERWORTH ROAD, PAILTON, RUGBY, CV23 0QF
Received 30 Mar 2026 - Application validR26/0800
Removal of condition 1 (Temporary retention of the rural workers dwelling) of R25/0467 to be retained on a permanent basis. (Retention of a rural workers dwelling and retrospective associated development.)
Little Oaks, Flecknoe Road, Broadwell, Rugby, CV23 8HS
Received 25 Aug 2026 - Decision MadeR25/0755
As identified by Tree Wise Men, Quote ref. 12050 1 x Beech tree (approx. 10m) in close proximity to neighbour's property, our detached garage and office. Proposed action: take to ground. 1 x Whitebeam tree (approx. 8m) in close proximity to neighbour's property and our office. Proposed action: 50% reduction and shape. 1 x Prunus (approx. 6m) identified as dying. Proposed action: Pollard to 7ft trunk. 1 x Cotoneaster (approx. 4m) near house. Proposed action: Pollard to fence height. 1 x Cotoneaster (approx. 6m) halfway down garden. Proposed action: 30% reduction and shape. Additionally there are 2 x coniferous trees as shown on the map, no works are planned with these.
28, Hope Cottage, SOUTHAM ROAD, DUNCHURCH, RUGBY, CV22 6NL
Received 29 Aug 2025 - Decision MadeR25/0947
T1 and T2 Norway Maples; raise crowns of two Maples over car park to 4m, current height of both trees is approx 12m, currently trees are hindering access to the area. T3 Sycamore to South of neighbouring priests house, (No.40) prune back crown from roof of property to give a minimum of 2m clearance, remove crossing branch in centre of crown and lift crown to 5m, (current height 15m) to allow more light to garden and rear aspect of property.
CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST JOSEPH, BROCKHURST LANE, MONKS KIRBY, CV23 0RA
Received 29 Oct 2025 - CIL Liability Notice sentR26/0334
Prior approval for change of use from agricultural to dwellinghouse including a 4m rear extension.
NEW BARN STABLES, BURNTHURST LANE, PRINCETHORPE, RUGBY, CV23 9QA
Received 1 Apr 2026 - Decision MadeR25/0919
Ash tree - remove overhanging branches.
Fitzjohns, The Hall, Barby Road, Rugby, CV22 5QB
Received 17 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeR25/1124
Existing Garage Extension
125, RUGBY ROAD, BINLEY WOODS, COVENTRY, CV3 2AY
Received 19 Dec 2025 - Decision MadeR25/0968
Single storey front and rear extension including drive and fence relocation.
23, Vere Road, Rugby, CV21 4HR
Received 31 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeR25/0657
Single storey extension to the rear of the property.
18, The Kent, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 4NQ
Received 29 Jul 2025 - Application validR26/0763
Double story side and single story front extension
3, LARCHFIELDS, WOLSTON, COVENTRY, CV8 3JL
Received 11 Aug 2026 - Decision MadeR25/0745
Installation of two wooden sliding gates at the front boundary.
148, RUGBY ROAD, BINLEY WOODS, COVENTRY, CV3 2AZ
Received 22 Aug 2025 - Decision MadeR26/0703
Details of conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Boundary Treatment) and 12 (Bat & Bird Box) of R26/0132. (1no. replacement dwellinghouse on the footprint of a previously existing lawful residential property and other associated works.)
1 CALDECOTT STREET, RUGBY, CV21 3TH
Received 21 Jul 2026 - Decision MadeR25/1110
Details in relation to condition 16 (tree protection measures in accordance with the approved AMS & TPP, including pre-commencement inspection and retention of all protective fencing throughout construction) attached to R22/1337 Erection of two new detached dwelling, vehicular/pedestrian access, associated parking and works.
Land To The Rear Of 1 And 3 Bilton Lane, Edmondson Close, Dunchurch
Received 18 Dec 2025 - Decision MadeR26/0200
T1 Fir, cut to ground. Trees roots have lifted paving in the rear garden to the extent that the path is now unusable,(see photo), and a potential hazard. Trees removal is in conjunction with stump grinding and also a renovation of the property as a whole in order to maintain the property and garden at a safe and useable standard to let. Trees removal is is not visible from a public area and is insignificant in terms of the character of the conservation area.
27, CHURCH STREET, CLIFTON UPON DUNSMORE, RUGBY, CV23 0BP
Received 27 Feb 2026 - Decision MadeR26/0110
Single storey rear and side extension.
9, Dalton Close, Church Lawford, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 9EY
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Consultation Carried OutR26/0361
Erection of an Orangery to be used as function space with associated works within the existing walled garden area. Provision of new landscaped garden in place of existing marquee and the erection of 2 no. storage sheds
BROWNSOVER HALL HOTEL, BROWNSOVER LANE, RUGBY, CV21 1HU
Received 10 Apr 2026 - Decision MadeR25/0606
Listed Building consent for the retention of orangery and raised platform
COTON HOUSE, LEICESTER ROAD, CHURCHOVER, RUGBY, CV23 0UT
Received 9 Jul 2025 - Consulted - ConditionsR26/0321
Details of condition 3 (Materials) of R20/0346. (Erection of one end terrace dwelling)
36, JACKSON ROAD, RUGBY, CV21 4LS
Received 30 Mar 2026 - Decision MadeR26/0579
Advertisement consent for 1no. Illuminated fascia sign and 1no.non illuminated fascia sign
LAND AT PADGE HALL FARM, WATLING STREET, BURBAGE, United Kingdom, LE10 3ED
Received 8 Jun 2026 - Decision MadeR25/0985
Removal of existing covering to north light roof over Central Hall. Replacement with modern insulated panels.
RUGBY THEATRE, HENRY STREET, RUGBY, CV21 2QA
Received 4 Nov 2025
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Rugby Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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