How long do planning decisions take near Westwood?

The average planning decision time near Westwood is 54 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 Westwood?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Westwood?

The most common type of planning application near Westwood is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Westwood?

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Westwood, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Westwood, Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire · England · settlement

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

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Area Information

Admin district: Broxtowe
Parliamentary constituency: Nottingham North and Kimberley
LSOA: Broxtowe 016C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Westwood.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Westwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Westwood.

- 59 New Westwood, Westwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5JD
Certificate of lawfulness for an existing development - two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2026-05-21
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- 38 Westdale Road, Jacksdale, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5JF
Proposal for annexe to rear of property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2026-05-01
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- 122 Wagstaff Lane, Jacksdale, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5JP
Single storey extension to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2026-04-23
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A brief summary of Westwood in Nottinghamshire

Westwood is a settlement located in Nottinghamshire, England.

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

Westwood has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lower Bagthorpe. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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, Westwood 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 Westwood

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Westwood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

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

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Westwood were full planning applications (5), outline applications (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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