How many planning applications has Nottinghamshire County Council received?

Nottinghamshire County Council received 28 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 100%.

How long does Nottinghamshire County Council take to decide planning applications?

Nottinghamshire County Council takes an average of 74 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 Nottinghamshire County Council?

Nottinghamshire County Council approves 100% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Nottinghamshire County Council?

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

Can I appeal a Nottinghamshire County Council planning decision?

Yes. If Nottinghamshire County Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 70 appeals were lodged against Nottinghamshire County Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 69% success rate.

Nottinghamshire County Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Nottinghamshire County Council planning applications?

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

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

Region: East Midlands

About Nottinghamshire County Council

Nottinghamshire County Council serves as the upper-tier local authority for the non-metropolitan county of Nottinghamshire, which excludes the city of Nottingham, governed by the independent Nottingham City Council. Comprising 66 councillors elected from 56 electoral divisions every four years, the council's headquarters are located at County Hall in West Bridgford. As of the 2025 election, the council is under the majority control of Reform UK, influencing planning applications and local governance in the area.

Governance

Leader: Mick Barton (Reform UK), since 22 May 2025

Chair: Jan Goold (Reform UK), since 22 May 2025

Chief Executive: Adrian Smith, since September 2022

Seats: 66 councillors (term: 4 years)

Last election: 1 May 2025

Political composition: Reform UK (41), Conservatives (18), Labour (4), Ashfield Ind. (1), Broxtowe Alliance (1)

Council Planning Features

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

Area Information

Admin district: Nottingham
Parliamentary constituency: Nottingham East
LSOA: Nottingham 015E

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 Nottinghamshire County 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 Nottinghamshire County Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Nottinghamshire County Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Nottinghamshire County Council area.

Monitoring Stations

7 flood monitoring stations near Nottinghamshire County 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 Nottinghamshire County Council

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

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 Nottinghamshire County Council Planning Applications

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

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications Nottinghamshire County Council received. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants in Nottinghamshire County Council may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types in Nottinghamshire County Council were full planning applications (8), other applications (7), amendments (5). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.

70 planning appeals were lodged against Nottinghamshire County Council decisions, of which 9 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (69% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

Related Planning Guides

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