Beeston, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Beeston, Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire · England · Town
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 012A
Crime Statistics
330 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- shoplifting: 87
- violent-crime: 85
- anti-social-behaviour: 47
- public-order: 22
- criminal-damage-arson: 17
- other-theft: 16
- vehicle-crime: 13
- burglary: 10
- robbery: 9
- bicycle-theft: 6
- drugs: 6
- other-crime: 6
- possession-of-weapons: 4
- theft-from-the-person: 2
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
50 planning applications found near Beeston.
- - 31 Elm Avenue Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 1BU
Removal of dead Cherry tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 11 Devonshire Avenue Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 1BS
Yew TPO/BEE/14/T18 - crown lift and canopy reduction Yew TPO/BEE/14/T19 - roadside and canopy reduction
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 3 Elm Avenue Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 1BU
T1&T2 2x Lime's - Re-pollard back to previous points
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Bromley House The Manor Church Street Beeston Nottinghamshire
T1: Crown lift Silver Birch Tree to 3 metres, so people can walk underneath. T2: Crown lift a row of 3 Silver Birch Trees and 1 Rowan Tree on the road side by 3 metres over the pavement, 5 metres over
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 5 Elm Avenue Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 1BU
Fell leylandii fir tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 20 Grove Avenue Chilwell Nottinghamshire NG9 4ED
T1 Robinia - Reduce height so that it falls 1-2m beneath the adjacent BT pole, and prune in laterally by approx 1m T2 Yew - Reduce crown by 1-1.5m and reshape T3 - Fruit - Reduce to previous points an
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 20 Grove Avenue Chilwell Nottinghamshire NG9 4ED
T192 Oak - Reduce crown back to previous points (approx. 1-2m) and remove epicormic up to the crown break at approx. 3m AGL. Justification: Out of shape, encroaching surrounding infrastructure includi
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Land Between Hall Croft And Barrydale Avenue Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 1EL
Discharge of conditions 3,4,5,6,7 and 8 of planning reference 25/00690/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 22 Elm Avenue Beeston Nottinghamshire
Reduce the whole tree by 2 metres and remove deadwood to mitigate the risk of falling branches
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Land Between Styring Street And Station Road Station Road Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 2WJ
Discharge of conditions 4, 8 and 14 of planning reference 25/00049/VOC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - College House College Road Chilwell Nottinghamshire NG9 4AS
Copper Beech 30 % crown reduction and remove lower branches - TPO/CHI/02/T15
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 13 Park Road Chilwell Nottinghamshire NG9 4DA
Yew Tree - 30% canopy reduction (maximum) to retain canopy shape and trim back branches growing in proximity to overhead cables.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 22 Devonshire Avenue Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 1BS
30% Crown reduction of 2 lime trees (TPO/BEE/14/T13 and TPO/BEE/14/T14)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 1 Grange Avenue Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 1GJ
15% crown lifting and thinning, and removal of some overhanging lower branches to Copper Beech
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 1A Devonshire Avenue Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 1BS
Fell false acacia/robinia
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Beeston Youth And Community Centre West End Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 1GL
Fell x2 Aspen - T01 and T02 Pollard Oak by 5m
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 30 Grove Avenue Chilwell Nottinghamshire NG9 4DZ
Fell - Italian Stone Pine
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - The Manor Surgery Middle Street Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 1GA
Construct first floor extensions to form flat roof two storey building, and construct two storey extension to front with first floor link over part of car park.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 1 Glebe Street Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 1AF
Laburnum - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 70 Grove Avenue Chilwell Nottinghamshire NG9 4DX
Prunus - TPO T173 - Fell due to being diseased and dying
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Broxtowe | Date: 2025-11-12
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A brief summary of Beeston in Nottinghamshire
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. The Town has a population of approximately 52,000. It sits within the Broxtowe district.
The Beeston area recorded 330 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.
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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Beeston 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 Beeston
In the last 24 months, 74 planning applications were submitted near Beeston. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Beeston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 40 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 (36), outline applications (15), amendments (10). 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, 73 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.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 46 applications
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