How many planning applications has Broxtowe Borough Council received?

Broxtowe Borough Council received 607 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 82%.

How long does Broxtowe Borough Council take to decide planning applications?

Broxtowe Borough Council takes an average of 47 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Broxtowe Borough Council?

Broxtowe Borough Council approves 82% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Broxtowe Borough Council?

To object to a Broxtowe Borough Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Broxtowe Borough Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Broxtowe Borough Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Broxtowe Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Broxtowe Borough Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 199 appeals were lodged against Broxtowe Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 44% success rate.

Broxtowe Borough Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Broxtowe Borough Council planning applications?

You can search Broxtowe Borough Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Broxtowe Borough Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

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Region: East Midlands

About Broxtowe Borough Council

Broxtowe Borough Council, located in Nottinghamshire, England, oversees a vibrant local government district with borough status. Situated just west of Nottingham, it encompasses key towns such as Beeston, Eastwood, Kimberley, and Stapleford, along with various villages and rural areas. This region is part of the Nottingham Urban Area, making it a significant area for planning applications within close proximity to the city.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Broxtowe Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Broxtowe Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Broxtowe Borough Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

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Area Information

Admin district: Nottingham
Parliamentary constituency: Nottingham East
LSOA: Nottingham 010C

Crime Statistics

183 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 79
shoplifting: 36
anti-social-behaviour: 19
criminal-damage-arson: 14
public-order: 9
burglary: 5
other-theft: 5
possession-of-weapons: 4
other-crime: 4
drugs: 3
vehicle-crime: 3
bicycle-theft: 1
robbery: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Broxtowe Borough Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Broxtowe Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Broxtowe Borough Council

436 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Broxtowe Borough Council area.

Monitoring Stations

7 flood monitoring stations near Broxtowe Borough Council.

Lenton (River Leen)
Bulwell (River Leen)
Colwick (River Trent)
Day Brook
Clifton Bridge (River Trent)
Lowdham Grange (Cocker Beck)
Lowdham (Dover Beck)

A brief summary of Broxtowe Borough Council

The Broxtowe Borough Council area recorded 183 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There are 15 designated conservation areas within the Broxtowe Borough Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: Brinsley, Stapleford Nottingham Road, Kimberley, Nuthall, Cossall, Strelley, Beeston St John's Grove, Attenborough Village, Chilwell, Eastwood, and 5 more.

The council area encompasses 436 towns and villages, including Arnold, Beeston, Carlton, Eastwood, Hucknall and Kirkby-In-Ashfield. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Broxtowe Borough Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Broxtowe Borough Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Broxtowe Borough Council area. Unlike the official Broxtowe Borough Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Broxtowe Borough Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Broxtowe Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 607 planning applications Broxtowe Borough Council received. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile in Broxtowe Borough Council.

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in Broxtowe Borough Council were tree works (122), discharge of conditions (104), full planning applications (98). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 470 smaller schemes were submitted.

199 planning appeals were lodged against Broxtowe Borough Council decisions, of which 80 were allowed and 102 were dismissed (44% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 115 applications
Refused: 17 applications
Withdrawn: 9 applications
Awaiting decision: 466 applications

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