How long do planning decisions take near Beeston?

The average planning decision time near Beeston is 44 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 Beeston?

The planning approval rate near Beeston is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Beeston?

The most common type of planning application near Beeston is tree works applications, with 52 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Beeston?

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Beeston, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Beeston, Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire · England · Town

Planning applications in Beeston are administered by Broxtowe Borough Council. View the full Broxtowe Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Beeston

Beeston is a vibrant town located in the Borough of Broxtowe, Nottinghamshire, just 3 miles south-west of Nottingham. It is home to the University of Nottingham's main campus to the north-east and the Boots headquarters, situated 0.6 miles to the east. The town's southern boundary features the picturesque River Trent and the village of Attenborough, known for its expansive wetlands, offering potential opportunities for planning applications related to development and environmental conservation.

Population: 52,000

District: Broxtowe

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Area Information

Admin district: Broxtowe
Parliamentary constituency: Broxtowe
LSOA: Broxtowe 014E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Beeston.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Beeston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

117 planning applications found near Beeston.

26/00468/CAT · Received: Thu 02 Jul 2026 · Validated: Wed 08 Jul 2026 - Elm Lee 33 Elm Avenue Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 1BU
To Prune and Maintain shape and Size of x23 Trees
Status: Undecided | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-07-08
26/00452/CAT · Received: Thu 02 Jul 2026 · Validated: Fri 03 Jul 2026 - 10 Glebe Street Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 1BZ
T2/3 - Cherry : 0.5m crown reduction and 30% crown thin, T4 Silver birch : 10% crown thin, T5 - Lime : 30% crown reduction, remove epicormic growth and deadwood
Status: Undecided | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-07-03
26/00453/TPOW · Received: Thu 02 Jul 2026 · Validated: Fri 03 Jul 2026 - 10 Glebe Street Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 1BZ
T1 Yew : Crown lift to 4m and 1m crown reduction
Status: Undecided | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-07-03
- 10 Glebe Street Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 1BZ
T1 Yew : Crown lift to 4m and 1m crown reduction
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-07-02
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26/00446/TPOW · Received: Tue 30 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 02 Jul 2026 - 2 Cavendish Place Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 1BY
To have Silver Birch T23 removed or reduced to a stump
Status: Undecided | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-07-02
- 10 Glebe Street Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 1BZ
T2/3 - Cherry : 0.5m crown reduction and 30% crown thin, T4 Silver birch : 10% crown thin, T5 - Lime : 30% crown reduction, remove epicormic growth and deadwood
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-07-02
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- 2 Cavendish Place Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 1BY
Remove or reduce to stump dead Silver Birch
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-06-30
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26/00383/FUL · Received: Mon 08 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 23 Jun 2026 - 33 Gwenbrook Avenue Chilwell Nottinghamshire NG9 4BA
Double and single storey extensions including internal alterations and loft conversion.
Status: Undecided | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-06-23
26/00424/VOC · Received: Mon 22 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 23 Jun 2026 - 5 Cedar Road Chilwell Nottinghamshire NG9 4DB
Variation of condition number 2 (approved drawings) and 3 (materials) of permission reference 24/00582/FUL to regularise the changes made during the construction.
Status: Undecided | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-06-23
26/00408/CAT · Received: Wed 17 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 19 Jun 2026 - 17 Chilwell Road Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 1EH
Works to trees in Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-06-19
26/00395/ADV · Received: Mon 15 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 - 49 High Road Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 2JQ
1 No Wordmark applied to shopfront fascia; 1 No. Projecting Sign; 1 No wall mounted disc sign
Status: Undecided | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-06-16
26/00400/DOC · Received: Mon 15 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 - 14 Devonshire Avenue Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 1BS
Discharge of condition 3 (materials) of planning reference 26/00075/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-06-16
26/00394/FUL · Received: Mon 15 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 - 49 High Road Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 2JQ
Refurbishment of existing retail unit with the incorporation of a new shopfront & associated signage.
Status: Undecided | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-06-16
- 14 Devonshire Avenue Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 1BS
Discharge of condition 3 (materials) of planning reference 26/00075/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-06-15
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26/00390/FUL · Received: Thu 11 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 12 Jun 2026 - HSBC 3 - 5 High Road Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 2AN
Replacement of principal entrance door
Status: Undecided | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-06-12
- Bartons Land Between High Road And Queens Road West High Road Chilwell Nottinghamshire NG9 4AJ
Non material amendment to 21/00578/REM
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-06-11
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26/00386/CAT · Received: Tue 09 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 10 Jun 2026 - 38 Grove Avenue Chilwell Nottinghamshire NG9 4DZ
Silver birch to be pollarded back to previous growing points
Status: Undecided | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-06-10
- 38 Grove Avenue Chilwell Nottinghamshire NG9 4DZ
Silver birch to be pollarded back to previous growing points
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-06-09
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26/00382/FUL · Received: Mon 08 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 09 Jun 2026 - 1 Leslie Avenue Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 1HT
Installation of external wall insulation.
Status: Undecided | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-06-09
26/00384/TPOW · Received: Fri 05 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 08 Jun 2026 - 38 Grove Avenue Chilwell Nottinghamshire NG9 4DZ
1 x Sycamore (TPO/BEE/14/T191) reduce height by 4 metres and cut back by 2 metres
Status: Undecided | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-06-08

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A brief summary of Beeston in Nottinghamshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Beeston a particularly low-crime area.

Beeston has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Beeston St John's Grove, Beeston West End, Chilwell Cottage Grove, Attenborough Barratt Lane, Chilwell. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Beeston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Attenborough Gravel Pits SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Beeston

In the last 24 months, 146 planning applications were submitted near Beeston. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Beeston.

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Beeston were tree works (52), full planning applications (18), outline applications (15). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 113 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.

50 planning appeals were lodged, of which 15 were allowed and 34 were dismissed (31% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 36 applications
Refused: 0 applications
Withdrawn: 3 applications
Awaiting decision: 107 applications

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