Woodborough, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodborough, Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Woodborough are administered by Gedling Borough Council. View the full Gedling Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 1,909 (2021)
District: Gedling
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Area Information
- Admin district: Gedling
- Parliamentary constituency: Sherwood Forest
- LSOA: Gedling 002F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodborough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodborough.
- 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 Woodborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Woodborough.
- - 18 Ploughman Avenue Woodborough Nottinghamshire NG14 6DE
T1 Leylandii, reduce overall crown by 4m (previous pruning cuts approx 3years ago)
Type: Trees | Council: Gedling | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 10 Pinfold Close Woodborough Nottinghamshire NG14 6DP
Crown reduction to 1 silver birch to 3m from an existing height of 4.5 m.
Type: Trees | Council: Gedling | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 109 Main Street Woodborough Nottinghamshire NG14 6DA
t1 - Pine - has reached maturity - Keeps shedding limbs - Fell and replant.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Gedling | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 149 Main Street Woodborough Nottinghamshire NG14 6DD
Felling of 1 fir tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gedling | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Dovecote House 121 Main Street Woodborough Nottinghamshire NG14 6DA
Application to discharge condition 05 of Listed Building Consent Approval 2025/0780 (Repairs to Dovecote and outbuilding attached to Dovecote, including to walls, roof and internal flooring)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gedling | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - The Vicarage 12 Lingwood Lane Woodborough Nottinghamshire NG14 6DX
T1 Sycamore: Remove major deadwood from the canopy. T2 Thorn: Reduce by 2m in height to clear the telecommunication cable. T3 Cedar: Sever Ivy at the base to allow it to die off. T4 Ash: Self set tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gedling | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 17 Smalls Croft Woodborough Nottinghamshire NG14 6EY
First floor extension to front
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Gedling | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - Baptist Church Shelt Hill Woodborough Nottinghamshire
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (CEMP), 4 (window detail) and 5 (reclaimed brick detail) of planning permission 2024/0348
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gedling | Date: 2024-08-16
View full details - - 153 Main Street Woodborough Nottinghamshire NG14 6DD
T1 (Yew) - Fell tree due to visible evidence of damage caused to parts of property (attached photographs), excessive large size and has out grown current location. Replant with rowan tree in different
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Gedling | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - 155 Main Street Woodborough Nottinghamshire NG14 6DD
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (materials) of planning permission 2022/0434
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gedling | Date: 2023-02-22
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A brief summary of Woodborough in Nottinghamshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Woodborough a particularly low-crime area.
Woodborough has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lambley, Woodborough, Epperstone. 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 Woodborough includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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.
Planning Activity in Woodborough
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Woodborough. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Woodborough.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Woodborough were tree works (7), discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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