2, SMILE HOUSE, EAST UNION STREET, RUGBY, CV22 6AJ

1. 3 Nov 2025

   Received by Rugby

2. 6 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 8 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Consultation Carried Out

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 3 March 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Rugby took a median of 59 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Rugby for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Rugby decided outline applications in a median of 119 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 60, DUNCHURCH ROAD, RUGBY, CV22 6AD

  R21/0404 Submitted 12 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Application for outline permission for a single dormer bungalow in the rear garden of the existing dwelling house. The proposed site will be 215 sqm2 with a building footprint of 74sqm2.

  Granted Outline Loft or dormer 9 docs
  Domestic

• RAGLAN ARMS, 50 DUNCHURCH ROAD, RUGBY, CV22 6AD

  R07/1800/ADV Submitted 27 Sep 2007 50 yards away

  Provision of a 4.6m high freestanding post signage.

  Refused Advertising 4 docs

• RAGLAN ARMS, 50 DUNCHURCH ROAD, RUGBY, CV22 6AD

  R06/1729/PLN Submitted 12 Oct 2006 50 yards away

  Change of use of building from public house to residential accomodation (Class C3).

  Refused 7 docs

• 50 DUNCHURCH ROAD, BILTON, RUGBY, CV22 6AD

  R06/1692/INVA Submitted 9 Oct 2006 50 yards away

  Change of use of building from a public house to residential accommodation (Class C3).

  Granted

• RAGLAN ARMS, 50 DUNCHURCH ROAD, RUGBY, CV22 6AD

  R06/1511/INVA Submitted 5 Sep 2006 50 yards away

  Change of use of public house from use class A4 (drinking establishments) to class C3 (dwelling houses) of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987.

  Granted
  Domestic

• Smile House, 2 East Union Street, Rugby, CV22 6AD

  R08/0498/INVA Submitted 3 Apr 2008 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~29 May

  Installation of metal exterior security shutters to first floor windows

  Awaiting decision Windows or glazing

• R26/0396 Granted

  127, Rugby Road, Binley Woods, Coventry, CV3 2AY

  Single storey side and rear extension with a new pitched roof.

  Received 21 Apr, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Outline
• R26/0386 Granted

  Old Konstructa Site Accomodation Hire, MIDLAND TRADING ESTATE, SPARTA CLOSE, RUGBY, CV21 1PS

  Variation of condition 2 (approved plans/documents) of R18/1005 to enable the substitution of revised drawings showing a larger single storey prefabricated reception/office building.

  Received 17 Apr, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Outline
• R25/0855 Granted

  DUNSMORE KENNEL AND CATTERY, 248, LONDON ROAD, STRETTON-ON-DUNSMORE, RUGBY, CV23 9HX

  Proposed Stationing of a Workers Mobile Home. (Retrospective)

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Outline
• R26/0165 Refused

  1, HOME FARM BARNS, THURNMILL ROAD, LONG LAWFORD, RUGBY, CV23 9BX

  Change of use from horse paddock to secure dog walking field.

  Received 18 Feb, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Outline
• R26/0545 Granted

  SKY BLUE LODGE, LEAMINGTON ROAD, RYTON-ON-DUNSMORE, COVENTRY, CV8 3FL

  Single storey extensions to existing training facility

  Received 29 May, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Outline