Bestwood Village, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bestwood Village, Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bestwood Village are administered by Ashfield District Council. View the full Ashfield District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bestwood Village
Bestwood Village is a charming village and civil parish located in the Gedling district of Nottinghamshire. Known for its community spirit and residential appeal, it offers a variety of planning application opportunities for developers and homeowners alike, making it an area of interest for those looking to engage with local planning initiatives.
Population: 2,223 (2021)
District: Bestwood St. Albans
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Area Information
- Admin district: Nottingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Nottingham North and Kimberley
- LSOA: Nottingham 008E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bestwood Village.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bestwood Village.
- 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 Village based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Bestwood Village.
- - 13 Park Road Bestwood Nottinghamshire NG6 8TQ
Single storey side extension
Type: Full | Council: Gedling | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - The Oaks Moor Road Bestwood Nottinghamshire NG6 8TU
(1) Cutting back the bordering trees all-round the site to the fence line marked A, B & C on the sketch, (2) Re pollarding 2 ash trees either side of delivery gate marked 1 & 2 on the sketch, (3) Crow
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gedling | Date: 2023-07-07
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A brief summary of Bestwood Village in Nottinghamshire
Bestwood Village is a charming village and civil parish located in the Gedling district of Nottinghamshire. Known for its community spirit and residential appeal, it offers a variety of planning application opportunities for developers and homeowners alike, making it an area of interest for those looking to engage with local planning initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,223 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bestwood St. Albans district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bestwood Village a particularly low-crime area.
Bestwood Village has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bestwood Village. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bestwood Village 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 Village
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Bestwood Village. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Bestwood Village.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Bestwood Village slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bestwood Village were full planning applications (5), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 83% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.