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Planning in Woodborough

Approved
95%
21 of 22 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Woodborough in the last 24 months, from Gedling Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Woodborough

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About Woodborough

Woodborough is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Borough of Gedling, Nottinghamshire, approximately 7 miles northeast of Nottingham, with a population of 1,908 as of the 2021 census. The village boasts a rich historical heritage, featuring a Grade II* listed 14th-century parish church, a 16th-century manor house, and several Grade II listed buildings, including 18th-century framework knitters’ workshops. Notably, the area is home to the Fox Wood earthworks, an Iron Age hillfort, and is celebrated as the birthplace of William Lee, inventor of the stocking frame knitting machine, making it an intriguing location for planning applications and heritage considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,909 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Gedling district.

The area around Woodborough has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woodborough 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Woodborough, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Woodborough. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

The most common types were tree works (7), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Woodborough?
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Woodborough. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Woodborough?
The average planning decision time near Woodborough 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 Woodborough?
The planning approval rate near Woodborough is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Woodborough?
The most common type of planning application near Woodborough is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Woodborough?
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