Bestwood, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bestwood, Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bestwood are administered by Gedling Borough Council. View the full Gedling Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bestwood
Bestwood Estate, situated to the north of Nottingham, is a significant council estate with a population of 4,719, according to the 2011 census. The Bestwood ward, which encompasses the estate, had a larger population of 16,753 at the same time. This area may be of interest for planning applications due to its residential character and community infrastructure.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Gedling
- Parliamentary constituency: Gedling
- LSOA: Gedling 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bestwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bestwood.
- 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 Bestwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Bestwood.
- 26/00985/PFUL3 - 31 Rose Ash Lane Nottingham Nottingham City NG5 5PZ
Convert existing garage and rear section of alleyway into a living space, demolish existing conservatory and construct new conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-06-22 - - 51 Romanian Cultural Centre Saint Andrei Saguna Cherry Orchard Mount Nottingham Nottingham City NG5 5TQ
Details submitted to discharge condition 4 (materials) of planning permisson 23/00586/PFUL3
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 31 Rose Ash Lane Nottingham Nottingham City NG5 5PZ
Conversion the Existing Garage into a Studio flat
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Southglade Primary School Beckhampton Road Nottingham Nottingham City NG5 5NE
Partial discharge of condition 14 (surface water drainage verification report and maintenance strategy for part of the site) of planning permission reference 23/01172/PFUL3
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Southglade Primary School Beckhampton Road Nottingham Nottingham City NG5 5NE
Discharge condition 9 (ground mine gas preliminary verification report for part of the site) of planning permission reference 23/01172/PFUL3
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Southglade Primary School Beckhampton Road Nottingham Nottingham City NG5 5NE
Verification of plant noise mitigation measures as required by Condition 10 of planning permission ref: 23/01172/PFUL3
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 396 Beckhampton Road Nottingham Nottingham City NG5 5PU
Use of property for the care of up to 2 children and 2 on-site staff
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - The Ridge Adventure Playground Ridgeway Nottingham
Request for The Ridge adventure playground to be included on the List of Assets of Community Value.
Status: Undecided | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2024-08-07
View full details - - Southglade Primary School Beckhampton Road Nottingham Nottingham City NG5 5NE
Details submitted to discharge conditions 12 (Landscape and Ecology Management) and 13 (Ecological Enhancement Plan) of planning permission reference 23/01172/PFUL3
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - The Depot Winterton Rise Nottingham Nottingham City NG5 5NR
Two 3-bed semi-detached houses, following demolition of existing depot.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2023-05-24
View full details - - 43-51 Cherry Orchard Mount Nottingham Nottingham City NG5 5TQ
Extension and converison of existing bungalow to create Community Hall.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2023-04-02
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A brief summary of Bestwood in Nottinghamshire
Bestwood Estate, situated to the north of Nottingham, is a significant council estate with a population of 4,719, according to the 2011 census. The Bestwood ward, which encompasses the estate, had a larger population of 16,753 at the same time. This area may be of interest for planning applications due to its residential character and community infrastructure.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bestwood a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bestwood 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 Bestwood
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Bestwood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bestwood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Bestwood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bestwood were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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