How long do planning decisions take near Westville?

The average planning decision time near Westville is 31 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 Westville?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Westville?

The most common type of planning application near Westville is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Westville?

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Westville, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Westville, Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Westville are administered by Ashfield District Council. View the full Ashfield District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Westville

Westville is a residential area located to the west of Hucknall, approximately 8 miles (13 km) north-west of Nottingham, England. Its proximity to Hucknall and Nottingham makes it an attractive location for planning applications, as it combines suburban living with easy access to urban amenities.

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Area Information

Admin district: Ashfield
Parliamentary constituency: Sherwood Forest
LSOA: Ashfield 016B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Westville.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Westville based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Westville in Nottinghamshire

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Westville includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bulwell Wood SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Westville

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Westville. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.

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

The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Westville were full planning applications (9), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 56% 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, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

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