How long do planning decisions take near Lenton Abbey?

The average planning decision time near Lenton Abbey is 57 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 Lenton Abbey?

The planning approval rate near Lenton Abbey is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lenton Abbey?

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

How can I track planning applications near Lenton Abbey?

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Lenton Abbey, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lenton Abbey, Nottinghamshire.

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About Lenton Abbey

Lenton Abbey is a substantial housing estate located in Nottingham, adjacent to Wollaton, Beeston, and the University of Nottingham. This residential area offers a blend of community living and proximity to educational institutions, making it a key location for planning applications related to housing, infrastructure, and local amenities.

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Area Information

Admin district: Nottingham
Parliamentary constituency: Nottingham East
LSOA: Nottingham 018D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lenton Abbey.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lenton Abbey.

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 Lenton Abbey based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Lenton Abbey.

- 32 Charles Avenue Nottingham Nottingham City NG9 2SH
3 Lime trees on my property from TPO434, G1, and marked on my sketch plan as a, b, c. i. Remove the significant epicormic growth at the base of trees a, b, c. This hinders access and movement around t
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-03-20
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A brief summary of Lenton Abbey in Nottinghamshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lenton Abbey a particularly low-crime area.

Lenton Abbey has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Beeston St John's Grove, Wollaton Park, Sutton Passeys, Wollaton Village. 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.

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Planning Activity in Lenton Abbey

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Lenton Abbey. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lenton Abbey may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Lenton Abbey slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Lenton Abbey were full planning applications (8), tree works (4), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.

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