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House prices in Nottingham City Council: average £190,200, -1.3% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Nottingham City Council received?
Nottingham City Council received 2,012 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 94%.
How long does Nottingham City Council take to decide applications?
Nottingham City 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 Nottingham City Council?
Nottingham City Council approves 94% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Nottingham City Council?
Submit your representation to Nottingham City Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Nottingham City Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Nottingham City Council planning decision?
Yes. If Nottingham City Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 491 appeals were lodged against Nottingham City Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 30% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Nottingham City Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Nottingham City Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Nottingham City Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Nottingham City Council serves as the local authority for Nottingham, located in the East Midlands. With roots tracing back to medieval times, the council transitioned to a unitary authority in 1998, combining the roles of both district and county councils. As of 2024, it is also a member of the East Midlands Combined County Authority, enhancing its regional collaboration and planning capabilities. The council is currently led by Neghat Khan (Labour), who has held the position since 20 May 2024. Sajeeda Rose serves as Chief Executive since 5 August 2024. The council comprises 55 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 4 May 2023.

The council area encompasses 32 towns and villages, including Nottingham. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Nottingham City Council received 2,012 planning applications. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (482), tree works (254), discharge of conditions (128). 6 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

491 planning appeals were lodged against Nottingham City Council decisions, of which 119 were allowed and 279 were dismissed (30% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Nottingham City Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Nottingham City Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.