How long do planning decisions take near Orston?

The average planning decision time near Orston is 51 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 Orston?

The planning approval rate near Orston is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Orston?

The most common type of planning application near Orston is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Orston?

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Orston, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Orston, Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Orston are administered by Rushcliffe Borough Council. View the full Rushcliffe Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Orston

Orston is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Rushcliffe borough of Nottinghamshire, approximately 15 miles east of Nottingham. Surrounded by the parishes of Scarrington, Thoroton, Flawborough, Bottesford, and Elton on the Hill, Orston has seen a population increase from 454 in 2011 to 512 residents by the 2021 census, making it a small yet growing community. This growth may influence local planning applications and development opportunities in the area.

Population: 512 (2021)

District: Rushcliffe

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Area Information

Admin district: Melton
Parliamentary constituency: Melton and Syston
LSOA: Melton 001A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Orston.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Orston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Orston in Nottinghamshire

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

Orston has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Thoroton, Orston. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Orston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Orston Plaster Pits SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Orston

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Orston. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Orston.

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Orston were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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