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Planning permission in Rugby

We don't yet have enough recent decisions in Rugby to show a reliable approval rate. The figures below cover all application types on record.

Across all application types, 93.6% of 3,034 applications decided since June 2022 were approved. Based on Rugby's public planning register. Data last updated: 23 August 2026.

3,765Total applications
3,034Decided
93.6%Approval rate (of decided)
2,841 Approved+193 Refused+153 Withdrawn+0 Pending+578 Outcome not determined=3,765 Total
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By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

Category coverage for Rugby is currently limited. We're expanding our analysis as more data becomes available.
CategoryDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
8 Weeks PA 1,386 1,264 122
91.2%
Discharging planning conditions 456 454 2
99.6%
Tree works in a conservation area 253 253 0 no refusals recorded
Prior approval (permitted development) 190 172 18
90.5%
Protected tree works (TPO) 177 174 3
98.3%
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development) 168 155 13
92.3%
Listed Building Consent 83 81 2
97.6%
Advertisement Consent 70 59 11
84.3%
Full planning applications 56 46 10
82.1%
Other* 195 183 12 mixed types

Tree works in a conservation area: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

* Other combines smaller categories: Phone masts and telecoms (13), Environmental impact screening and scoping (5), Permission In Pinciple (4), Trees in conservation area (2), Conditions (2), Agriculture Prior Approval (2), Works to trees (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

QuarterDecidedApprovedApproval rate
Q3 2023 91 88
96.7%
Q4 2023 244 221
90.6%
Q1 2024 240 222
92.5%
Q2 2024 226 213
94.2%
Q3 2024 261 245
93.9%
Q4 2024 258 242
93.8%
Q1 2025 255 238
93.3%
Q2 2025 244 231
94.7%
Q3 2025 197 189
95.9%
Q4 2025 251 238
94.8%
Q1 2026 200 185
92.5%
Q2 2026 90 81
90.0%
Q3 2026 (quarter in progress) 2 2 sample too small
By Ward

The 12 wards with the most decided applications, across all years. 225 further decided applications fall in wards not shown.

Among wards with at least 20 decided applications, approval rates range from 85.3% in Benn to 96.4% in Paddox, a gap of 11.1 percentage points.

WardDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
Dunsmore 422 401 21
95.0%
Revel & Binley Woods 337 315 22
93.5%
Eastlands 194 185 9
95.4%
Leam Valley 183 161 22
88.0%
Wolvey & Shilton 182 164 18
90.1%
Wolston & the Lawfords 180 170 10
94.4%
Benn 170 145 25
85.3%
Clifton, Newton & Churchover 137 126 11
92.0%
Bilton 120 115 5
95.8%
Hillmorton 118 106 12
89.8%
Newbold & Brownsover 116 109 7
94.0%
Paddox 112 108 4
96.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the planning approval rate in Rugby?
Across all application types, 93.6% of 3,034 applications decided in Rugby since June 2022 were approved.
Do I need planning permission in Rugby?
It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.
Do I need a planning consultant in Rugby?
Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.
Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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