Lenton, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lenton, Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lenton are administered by Ashfield District Council. View the full Ashfield District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lenton
Lenton is a vibrant area within the city of Nottingham, located in the Nottingham district of Nottinghamshire, England. Predominantly covered by the Dunkirk and Lenton electoral ward, it also extends into the Wollaton East and Lenton Park ward, making it a key focus for local planning applications and developments.
District: City of Nottingham
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Area Information
- Admin district: Nottingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Nottingham East
- LSOA: Nottingham 017B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lenton.
- 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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
78 planning applications found near Lenton.
- 26/01115/PCLE - 25 Midland Avenue Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 2FD
C4 use as a 4 bed 4 person house of multiple occupation (HMO).
Status: Undecided | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-07-09 - 26/01112/PCLE - 57 Cottesmore Road Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 1QE
The property is used as a 6 bedroom (6 Person) HMO and has been for over 10 years, with a HMO granted from Nottingham City Council
Status: Undecided | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-06-30 - 26/01059/PCLE - 14A Osmaston Street Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 1SD
Lawful Development Certificate for existing use as a 4 bedroom for the past 4 years
Status: Undecided | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-06-22 - 26/01016/PCLE - 27 Bute Avenue Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 1QB
Large HMO for seven occupants.
Status: Undecided | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-06-22 - - 14A Osmaston Street Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 1SD
Lawful Development Certificate for existing use as a 4 bedroom for the past 4 years
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - 26/00904/PCLE - 170 Harrington Drive Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 1JH
Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing use as a HMO (Class C4)
Status: Undecided | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-06-03 - 26/00914/PCLE - 162 Allington Avenue Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 1JX
Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing use of property as an HMO (house in multiple occupation) since 2006
Status: Undecided | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-05-29 - 26/00777/PFUL3 - 18A Gregory Street Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 2LR
Infilling of the garage door openings on front elevation and installation of bi-fold doors on the rear elevation to facilitate the use of the existing garage as habitable accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-05-27 - 26/00883/PCLE - 158 Allington Avenue Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 1JX
Use of property as house in multiple occupation since 2006 for three unrelated occupiers.
Status: Undecided | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-05-25 - - 166 Harrington Drive Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 1JH
Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing use as a 6 person HMO (use class C4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 26/00815/PCLE - 166 Harrington Drive Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 1JH
Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing use as a 6 person HMO (use class C4)
Status: Undecided | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-05-18 - 26/00822/PCLE - 176 Harrington Drive Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 1JH
Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing use of the property as an HMO (C4 Use Class) since 2000
Status: Undecided | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-05-18 - 26/00723/PCLE - 40 Sherwin Road Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 1SA
The building has a lawful use as a house in multiple occupation (C4), having operated as such for a period in excess of 10 years.
Status: Undecided | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-05-07 - 26/00724/PCLE - 42 Sherwin Road Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 1SA
The building has a lawful use as a house in multiple occupation (C4), having operated as such for a period in excess of 10 years.
Status: Undecided | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-05-07 - 26/00680/PCLE - 53A Lenton Boulevard Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 2FQ
The property has been used as a 4 bedroom HMO falling within C4 Use for the past 4 years without a break.
Status: Undecided | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-04-30 - - 136 Harrington Drive Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 1JH
The property has been used as an HMO with an HMO licence for a substantial number of years
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 1 Hamilton Mews Cavendish Crescent North Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 1AY
Single storey extension to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Land To The West Of Johnson Road Nottingham
Discharge of Conditions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of planning permission 25/00995/PFUL3, relating to the Construction Management Plan, Construction and Environmental Management Plan, Surface Water Manage
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 13 Trinity Avenue Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 2EU
Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing use as a HMO (Class C4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 321 Flat B Castle Boulevard Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 1HP
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use as HMO for up to 6 persons (Use Class C4).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-02-17
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A brief summary of Lenton in Nottinghamshire
Lenton is a vibrant area within the city of Nottingham, located in the Nottingham district of Nottinghamshire, England. Predominantly covered by the Dunkirk and Lenton electoral ward, it also extends into the Wollaton East and Lenton Park ward, making it a key focus for local planning applications and developments. It sits within the City of Nottingham district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lenton a particularly low-crime area.
Lenton has 10 conservation areas within its boundaries: Gamble Street-Alfreton Road, Old Lenton, Waterloo Promenade, New Lenton, Canning Circus, Canal, Sutton Passeys, Forest Grove, The Park, Arboretum. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lenton 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 Lenton
In the last 24 months, 162 planning applications were submitted near Lenton. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lenton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Lenton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Lenton were amendments (44), full planning applications (32), tree works (28).
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 127 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 47 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 112 applications
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