How long do planning decisions take near Arnold?

The average planning decision time near Arnold is 62 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Arnold?

The planning approval rate near Arnold is 57%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Arnold?

The most common type of planning application near Arnold is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Arnold?

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Arnold, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Arnold, Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire · England · Town

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About Arnold

Arnold is a prominent market town located in the Borough of Gedling, Nottinghamshire, just north-east of Nottingham's city boundary. As the largest town centre in Gedling, Arnold serves as a key commercial hub for the northeastern Greater Nottingham area and is home to the Gedling Borough Council headquarters. With a rich industrial history linked to the hosiery sector and a population of 37,768 as of the 2011 census, Arnold presents numerous opportunities for planning applications, particularly in retail and residential development.

Population: 37,768 · Area: 8.1 km²

District: Gedling

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Area Information

Admin district: Gedling
Parliamentary constituency: Gedling
LSOA: Gedling 004C

Crime Statistics

197 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 57
anti-social-behaviour: 42
shoplifting: 25
criminal-damage-arson: 17
other-crime: 13
other-theft: 10
public-order: 10
vehicle-crime: 8
drugs: 5
robbery: 5
bicycle-theft: 2
burglary: 2
theft-from-the-person: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Arnold.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Arnold.

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 Arnold based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Arnold.

- Land At Rolleston Drive Arnold Nottinghamshire
Discharge of Condition 16 (remediation strategy), in relation to Plots 103-111 (Capping Validation)
Type: Conditions | Council: Gedling | Date: 2026-03-05
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- 2 Welham Crescent Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 7LJ
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension, dropped kerb to create off-street parking spaces
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Gedling | Date: 2025-07-11
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- 8 Wardle Grove Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 7FE
Approval of details under Condition 3 (external materials) of planning permission 2025/0332
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gedling | Date: 2025-07-10
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- 153 Coppice Road Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 7GS
Single storey rear extension to dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Gedling | Date: 2024-11-28
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- 139 Worrall Avenue Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 7GL
Removal of hedge and erection of a fence - 1.2 metres in height along the boundary between 139 and 141 Worrall Avenue from the front of the dwelling to the highway and 1.8 metres in height along the b
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Gedling | Date: 2023-10-12
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- 1 Killisick Road Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 8BY
Demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement garage. Change flat roof to pitch to existing rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Gedling | Date: 2023-04-26
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- 30 Eastham Road Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 6QX
Change of use to hot food takeaway (sui generis) from shop (class E)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Gedling | Date: 2023-02-22
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A brief summary of Arnold in Nottinghamshire

Arnold covers an area of approximately 8.1 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

The Arnold area recorded 197 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Arnold planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

Planning Activity in Arnold

In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Arnold. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 near Arnold.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Arnold slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Arnold were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).

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