How long do planning decisions take near Porchester?

The average planning decision time near Porchester is 69 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 Porchester?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Porchester?

The most common type of planning application near Porchester is full planning applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Porchester?

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Porchester, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Porchester, Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Porchester are administered by Nottingham City Council. View the full Nottingham City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Porchester

Carlton is a town located in the Borough of Gedling, Nottinghamshire, just east of Nottingham, with a population of 6,881 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Once an urban district until 1974, Carlton is now part of a rapidly urbanising area that includes surrounding regions like Nottingham, Broxtowe, and Ashfield. This growth in residential, commercial, and industrial developments makes Carlton a significant location for planning applications within the expanding urban landscape of Gedling and its neighboring boroughs.

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Area Information

Admin district: Nottingham
Parliamentary constituency: Nottingham East
LSOA: Nottingham 021A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Porchester.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Porchester based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Porchester.

- 17 Dale Avenue Mapperley Nottinghamshire NG3 6BU
Pruning of 1 Lime tree due to dead wood.
Type: Trees | Council: Gedling | Date: 2026-01-06
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- 24 Longbeck Avenue Nottingham Nottingham City NG3 6LT
Proposed conversion of existing garage, construction of a single-storey link to the garage, and erection of a rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Nottingham | Date: 2025-09-01
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- 86 Marshall Hill Drive Mapperley Nottinghamshire NG3 6HX
Demolition of existing garage and conservatory and construction of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension with roof terrace and associated landscaping and retaining boundary wall.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Gedling | Date: 2025-01-07
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- 76 Kent Road Mapperley Nottinghamshire NG3 6BN
Garage conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Gedling | Date: 2024-09-05
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- 89 Kenrick Road Mapperley Nottinghamshire NG3 6EZ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Gedling | Date: 2023-10-27
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- 6 Alfred Avenue Mapperley Nottinghamshire NG3 6GY
Single storey rear extension and raised patio with balustrading
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Gedling | Date: 2023-08-11
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- 11 Gardenia Grove Carlton Nottinghamshire NG3 6HY
Outbuilding to form gym
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Gedling | Date: 2023-07-20
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- 12 Daisy Road Mapperley Nottinghamshire NG3 6HH
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Gedling | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Porchester in Nottinghamshire

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

Porchester has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Mapperley Hospital, Hine Hall. 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 Porchester

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Porchester. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

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

At 69 days on average, decisions near Porchester slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Porchester were full planning applications (15), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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