How many planning applications has Gedling Borough Council received?

Gedling Borough Council received 367 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 77%.

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

Gedling Borough Council takes an average of 68 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 Gedling Borough Council?

Gedling Borough Council approves 77% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

To object to a Gedling Borough Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Gedling 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 Gedling Borough Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Gedling Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Gedling Borough Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 222 appeals were lodged against Gedling Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 26% success rate.

Gedling Borough Council Planning Applications

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

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

Search and explore Gedling Borough Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Gedling Borough Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: East Midlands

About Gedling Borough Council

Gedling Borough Council, located in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, oversees a vibrant local government district that includes the towns of Arnold and Carlton, as well as several villages and rural areas to the north-east of Nottingham. The borough's urban areas are integral to the Nottingham Urban Area, making it a key location for planning applications and developments in the region.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Gedling Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Gedling Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Gedling 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

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £260,910 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Nottingham
Parliamentary constituency: Nottingham East
LSOA: Nottingham 007D

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 Gedling 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 Gedling Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Gedling Borough Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Gedling Borough Council area.

Monitoring Stations

7 flood monitoring stations near Gedling 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 Gedling Borough Council

The average property sale price in the Gedling Borough Council area is £260,910, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Gedling 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 7 designated conservation areas within the Gedling 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: Calverton, Linby, Papplewick, Woodborough, Bestwood Village, Gedling, Lambley.

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 Gedling Borough Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Gedling Borough Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Gedling Borough Council area. Unlike the official Gedling 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 Gedling 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 Gedling Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 367 planning applications Gedling Borough Council received. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 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 Gedling Borough Council.

At 68 days on average, decisions in Gedling Borough Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in Gedling Borough Council were full planning applications (155), tree works (73), discharge of conditions (68). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 7 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 357 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

222 planning appeals were lodged against Gedling Borough Council decisions, of which 50 were allowed and 141 were dismissed (26% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 77 applications
Refused: 17 applications
Withdrawn: 6 applications
Awaiting decision: 267 applications

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