Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire · England · City
Planning applications in Nottingham are administered by Ashfield District Council. View the full Ashfield District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Nottingham
Nottingham is a vibrant city and unitary authority in Nottinghamshire, located in the East Midlands of England, approximately 42 miles southeast of Sheffield and 54 miles northeast of Birmingham. Known for its rich history, including the legend of Robin Hood, Nottingham has a strong heritage in industries such as lace-making, cycling, and tobacco. As the county town of Nottinghamshire, it was granted city status in 1897 during Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee celebrations and is recognized as a UNESCO 'City of Literature,' making it an important area for cultural and urban development.
Population: 289,301 (2011) · Area: 74.6 km² · Elevation: 61m
District: City of Nottingham
Website: https://nottinghamcity.gov.uk
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Area Information
- Admin district: Nottingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Nottingham East
- LSOA: Nottingham 018C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Nottingham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Nottingham.
- 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 Nottingham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
47 planning applications found near Nottingham.
- 26/01129/PFUL3 - 61 Harcourt Road Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 6PZ
Installation of external wall insulation and render finish
Status: Undecided | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-06-30 - 26/01120/PFUL3 - 121 Stanley Road Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 6HQ
Installation of external wall insulation.
Status: Undecided | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-06-30 - 26/01128/PFUL3 - 124 & 126 Leslie Road Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 6PS
Installation of external wall insulation and render finish
Status: Undecided | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-06-30 - 26/01123/PFUL3 - 89 Cedar Road Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 6NS
Installation of external wall insulation.
Status: Undecided | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-06-30 - 26/01026/PWC - 19 Second Avenue Forest Fields Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 6JJ
My client would like permission to reduce her very large copper beech by 4-5m on the top and 2-3m on the sides and prune back from the building in order to light in the garden and reduce chance of bra
Status: Undecided | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-06-17 - - 19 Second Avenue Forest Fields Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 6JJ
My client would like permission to reduce her very large copper beech by 4-5m on the top and 2-3m on the sides and prune back from the building in order to light in the garden and reduce chance of bra
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - 26/01027/PCLE - 139 The Ridge, Apartment 21 Foxhall Road Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 6NB
Use of 3 storey residential unit as HMO within Use Class C4
Status: Undecided | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-06-17 - - 70 Flat C Addison Street Nottingham Nottingham City NG1 4HA
To prune 1x medium Cherry tree to give 2m clearance from property
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - 26/00969/PFUL3 - 261 Gladstone Street Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 6HX
Installation of external wall insulation (EWI) to external walls with brick work and render finishes
Status: Undecided | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-06-08 - - 40 Burford Road Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 6BD
Installation of external wall insulation (EWI) to external walls with brick work and render finishes
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 62 Laurie Avenue Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 6PN
Installation of external wall insulation (EWI) to external walls with brick work and render finishes
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - 26/00971/PFUL3 - 40 Burford Road Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 6BD
Installation of external wall insulation (EWI) to external walls with brick work and render finishes
Status: Undecided | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-06-08 - - 261 Gladstone Street Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 6HX
Installation of external wall insulation (EWI) to external walls with brick work and render finishes
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - 26/00968/PFUL3 - 62 Laurie Avenue Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 6PN
Installation of external wall insulation (EWI) to external walls with brick work and render finishes
Status: Undecided | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-06-08 - 26/00959/PDS4 - The Forest Recreation Ground, Forest Pavilion Office Mansfield Road Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 6LD
Discharge of condition 2 (HMMP) of 25/00103/PFUL3
Status: Undecided | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-06-05 - - The Forest Recreation Ground, Forest Pavilion Office Mansfield Road Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 6LD
Discharge of condition 2 (HMMP) of 25/00103/PFUL3
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - 26/00775/PFUL3 - 5 Leslie Road Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 6PD
Single Storey porch extension to the front of the house.
Status: Undecided | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-05-11 - - 214-216 Flat 1 Mansfield Road Nottingham Nottingham City NG5 2BU
T1 Beech Reduce to a height of no less than 8metres from ground area. Raise crown to a height of 6metres from ground level and clear footpath and road. T2 Lime tree Remove left hand tree as you look a
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 95 Laurie Avenue Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 6PH
Existing use of the property as a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Sports Zone Pitches East And West Of Pavilion The Forest Recreation Ground Mansfield Road Nottingham NG7 6LD
Discharge of condition 2 (HMMP) of 25/00023/PFUL3
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2026-02-05
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A brief summary of Nottingham in Nottinghamshire
Nottingham is a vibrant city and unitary authority in Nottinghamshire, located in the East Midlands of England, approximately 42 miles southeast of Sheffield and 54 miles northeast of Birmingham. Known for its rich history, including the legend of Robin Hood, Nottingham has a strong heritage in industries such as lace-making, cycling, and tobacco. As the county town of Nottinghamshire, it was granted city status in 1897 during Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee celebrations and is recognized as a UNESCO 'City of Literature,' making it an important area for cultural and urban development. The City has a population of approximately 289,301 (2011 estimate). It sits within the City of Nottingham district.
Nottingham sits at an elevation of 61 metres above sea level and covers an area of approximately 74.6 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Nottingham a particularly low-crime area.
Nottingham has 14 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sherwood Rise, Gamble Street-Alfreton Road, Waterloo Promenade, Old Market Square, Canning Circus, Wellington Circus, Elm Avenue-Corporation Oaks, Mapperley Park and Alexandra Park, Forest Grove, Star Buildings, Castle, Lace Market, 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, Nottingham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://nottinghamcity.gov.uk. 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 Nottingham
In the last 24 months, 203 planning applications were submitted near Nottingham. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Nottingham.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Nottingham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Nottingham were tree works (66), full planning applications (34), amendments (23). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 151 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: 48 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 148 applications
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