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House prices in Rushcliffe Borough Council: average £324,012, -1.5% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Rushcliffe Borough Council received?
Rushcliffe Borough Council received 1,153 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 90%.
How long does Rushcliffe Borough Council take to decide applications?
Rushcliffe Borough Council takes an average of 85 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 Rushcliffe Borough Council?
Rushcliffe Borough Council approves 90% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Rushcliffe Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Rushcliffe Borough 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 Rushcliffe Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Rushcliffe Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Rushcliffe Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 385 appeals were lodged against Rushcliffe Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 33% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Rushcliffe Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Rushcliffe Borough Council Planning Authority

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

Rushcliffe Borough Council, located in south Nottinghamshire, oversees a diverse area that includes the towns of West Bridgford, Bingham, and Cotgrave, along with various villages and rural landscapes. As part of the Nottingham Urban Area, the council plays a crucial role in managing planning applications across this vibrant district, making it an essential resource for residents and developers alike.

The council area encompasses 78 towns and villages, including West Bridgford. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Rushcliffe Borough Council received 1,153 planning applications. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (262), outline applications (128), full planning applications (113). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

385 planning appeals were lodged against Rushcliffe Borough Council decisions, of which 110 were allowed and 226 were dismissed (33% success rate).

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