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Planning in Highbury Vale

Approved
97%
33 of 34 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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Around Highbury Vale

Postcode districts

NG6 90 applications in the last 12 monthsNG5 335 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Nottingham City Council

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About Highbury Vale

Highbury Vale is a residential area in Nottingham, situated within the Bulwell Forest ward and approximately 5.4 miles from the city centre. Designated as part of a conservation area, it is bordered by Bulwell to the north, Bestwood to the east, and Hempshill Vale to the west. As of the 2001 census, Highbury Vale had a population of 4,530, making it a vibrant community of interest for planning applications in the region.

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

The area around Highbury Vale has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Highbury Vale 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 Highbury Vale, 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, 55 planning applications were submitted near Highbury Vale. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (10), outline applications (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Highbury Vale?
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Highbury Vale. The approval rate is 97%.
How long do planning decisions take near Highbury Vale?
The average planning decision time near Highbury Vale is 70 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 Highbury Vale?
The planning approval rate near Highbury Vale is 97%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Highbury Vale?
The most common type of planning application near Highbury Vale is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Highbury Vale?
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