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15 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Bulwell · updated daily · Nottingham City Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 15 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Snape Wood Primary And Nursery School Aspen Road Nottingham Nottingham City NG6 7DSAwaiting decisionWorks to repurpose former primary school as a SEN school, including extensions to and internal reconfiguration of the existing school building, demolition and replacement of the existing modular building with a larger modular building, reconfiguration of the car park, creation of a one-way access system, alterations to existing hardstanding areas, and replacement of doors, windows and canopies.Received 6 Nov 202626/01816/PFUL3
34 Strelley Street Nottingham Nottingham City NG6 8FRAwaiting decisionInstallation of external wall insulation.Received 28 Oct 202626/01886/PFUL3
53 Spruce Gardens Nottingham Nottingham City NG6 7DJAwaiting decisionInstallation of 4m x 3m x 2.5m cabin in enclosed front garden.Received 5 Oct 202626/01685/PFUL3
10 Birling Close Nottingham Nottingham City NG6 7FSAwaiting decisionChange of use of domestic outbuilding to dog grooming businessReceived 29 Sep 202626/01411/PFUL3
99 Minerva Street Nottingham Nottingham City NG6 8GSAwaiting decisionChange of use from Class C3 (dwelling house) to Class C2 (residential institution) to provide a small care home. Works include internal reconfiguration to form resident bedrooms, communal areas, staff facilities and associated support spaces. No external building works are proposed.Received 29 Sep 202626/01478/PFUL3

Planning in Bulwell

Approved: 87%; 20 of 22 decided
Decision time: about 10 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bulwell in the last 24 months, from Nottingham City Council's planning register.

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NG6 90 applications in the last 12 months

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About Bulwell

Bulwell is a vibrant market town located in the City of Nottingham district, just 3.5 miles south-west of Hucknall and 4.8 miles north-west of Nottingham city centre. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 29,771, representing over 10% of the total city population. The town comprises the Bulwell ward, which accounted for 16,157 residents, alongside the neighbouring Bulwell Forest ward, home to 13,614 individuals. This demographic information is essential for anyone considering planning applications in the area, as it reflects local community needs and development potential.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bulwell a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Bulwell has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bulwell 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Bulwell, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Bulwell. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bulwell?

In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Bulwell. The approval rate is 87%.

How long do planning decisions take near Bulwell?

The average planning decision time near Bulwell is 68 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 Bulwell?

The planning approval rate near Bulwell is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bulwell?

The most common type of planning application near Bulwell is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bulwell?

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