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 on record (2022-06-02–2026-06-25): 93.6% of 3,032 decisions approved.
| Category | Total | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Weeks PA | 1,386 | 1,264 | 122 | |
| Discharge of Conditions | 456 | 454 | 2 | |
| Tree Works (Conservation Area) | 253 | 253 | 0 | |
| Prior Approval (Other) | 190 | 172 | 18 | |
| Tree Works (TPO) | 177 | 174 | 3 | |
| Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) | 168 | 155 | 13 | |
| Uncategorised | 166 | 158 | 8 | |
| Listed Building Consent | 83 | 81 | 2 | |
| Advertisement Consent | 70 | 59 | 11 | |
| Full Planning Application | 56 | 46 | 10 | |
| Telecommunications | 13 | 10 | 3 | |
| Environmental Impact Assessment (Screening/Scoping) | 5 | 5 | 0 | |
| Permission In Pinciple | 4 | 3 | 1 | |
| Agriculture Prior Approval | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Trees in conservation area | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Conditions | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Works to trees | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Quarter | Decided | Approved | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-Q3 | 236 | 229 | |
| 2023-Q4 | 244 | 221 | |
| 2024-Q1 | 240 | 222 | |
| 2024-Q2 | 226 | 213 | |
| 2024-Q3 | 261 | 245 | |
| 2024-Q4 | 258 | 242 | |
| 2025-Q1 | 255 | 238 | |
| 2025-Q2 | 244 | 231 | |
| 2025-Q3 | 197 | 189 | |
| 2025-Q4 | 251 | 238 | |
| 2026-Q1 | 200 | 185 | |
| 2026-Q2 | 90 | 81 |
| Ward | Total | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunsmore | 422 | 401 | 21 | |
| Revel & Binley Woods | 337 | 315 | 22 | |
| Eastlands | 194 | 185 | 9 | |
| Leam Valley | 183 | 161 | 22 | |
| Wolvey & Shilton | 182 | 164 | 18 | |
| Wolston & the Lawfords | 180 | 170 | 10 | |
| Benn | 170 | 145 | 25 | |
| Clifton, Newton & Churchover | 137 | 126 | 11 | |
| Bilton | 120 | 115 | 5 | |
| Hillmorton | 118 | 106 | 12 | |
| Newbold & Brownsover | 116 | 109 | 7 | |
| Paddox | 112 | 108 | 4 |
Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.