Woodthorpe, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodthorpe, Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Woodthorpe are administered by Gedling Borough Council. View the full Gedling Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Woodthorpe
Woodthorpe is a residential area within the Borough of Gedling in Nottinghamshire, England, situated adjacent to the Nottingham city boundary. It is bordered by the neighborhoods of Mapperley, Daybrook, Sherwood, and Arnold, making it a strategically located area for potential planning applications and development projects.
District: Gedling
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Area Information
- Admin district: Gedling
- Parliamentary constituency: Gedling
- LSOA: Gedling 016C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodthorpe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodthorpe.
- 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 Woodthorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
314 planning applications found near Woodthorpe.
- - 16 Wensley Road Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire NG5 4JT
Single storey side and rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Gedling | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 58 Sandfield Road Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 6QB
Two storey side extension, new porch and single storey front and rear extension to form annexe at ground floor level.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Gedling | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 40 Thackerays Lane Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire NG5 4HQ
Replacement shopfront
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Gedling | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 30 Buckingham Road Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire NG5 4GE
Erection of single storey wrap around extension (including single storey rear and single storey side garage). Involves demolition of existing standalone garage Includes a double storey front extension
Type: Full | Council: Gedling | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Nought Dental Surgery Arno Vale Road Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire NG5 4JH
Alterations to front elevation and front garden area to create DDA access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Gedling | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 2 Fisher Avenue Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire NG5 4JE
Pollarding to flowering cherry tree.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Gedling | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - 32 Nottingham Road Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 6JZ
Single storey rear extension and rebuild side store
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Gedling | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 29 Whernside Road Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire NG5 4LD
Removal of conservatory; single storey front and rear extension and insertion of window in side elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Gedling | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - Garage Gedling Borough Council Jubilee House Nottingham Road Daybrook Nottinghamshire
Demolition of garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Gedling | Date: 2025-07-24
View full details - - 68 Sandfield Road Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 6QJ
Single storey extension to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Gedling | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - 9 Arno Vale Road Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire NG5 4JH
First floor side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Gedling | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - 24 Sandfield Road Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 6QB
Trimming back overhang on sycamore tree by 2 metres.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Gedling | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - 5 Sandfield Road Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 6QA
Extension to existing cellar
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Gedling | Date: 2025-06-19
View full details - - Gedling Borough Council Civic Centre Arnot Hill Park Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 6LU
Display of one of the following flags on a flagpole;- Pride flag, Progress flag, Windrush flag, VE Day Flag, D-Day Flag (including any future versions)
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Gedling | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - 21 Arno Vale Road Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire NG5 4JG
SINGLE STOREY SIDE AND REAR EXTENSION, REAR DORMER, HIP TO GABLE ROOF, AND GARAGE CONVERSION TO BEDROOM.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Gedling | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - 42 Hereford Road Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire NG5 4HZ
Remove existing porch and create two storey extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Gedling | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 12 Overstrand Close Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 6PT
Application to change the use of dwelling (3a) to a children's home (C2) for up to three children, with a manager and up to three carers, two of whom would stay overnight, working on a rota basis
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Gedling | Date: 2025-04-07
View full details - - 19 Marlborough Road Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire NG5 4FG
Single storey garden room for private use
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Gedling | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - 60 Arnot Hill Road Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 6LQ
Proposed double storey side extension, single storey rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer, and erection of a detached garden outbuilding for ancillary use.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Gedling | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - 22 Calstock Road Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire NG5 4FH
Conversion of the garage to form a single storey home office, games and gym area with new lean to roof and replacement of existing flat roof with new.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Gedling | Date: 2025-03-25
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A brief summary of Woodthorpe in Nottinghamshire
Woodthorpe is a residential area within the Borough of Gedling in Nottinghamshire, England, situated adjacent to the Nottingham city boundary. It is bordered by the neighborhoods of Mapperley, Daybrook, Sherwood, and Arnold, making it a strategically located area for potential planning applications and development projects. It sits within the Gedling district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Woodthorpe a particularly low-crime area.
Woodthorpe has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Mapperley Hospital, The Cedars, Mapperley Park and Alexandra Park. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woodthorpe 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 Woodthorpe
In the last 24 months, 157 planning applications were submitted near Woodthorpe. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 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 Woodthorpe.
The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Woodthorpe were full planning applications (86), outline applications (18), discharge of conditions (18). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 large-scale (major) developments, 148 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
58 planning appeals were lodged, of which 14 were allowed and 44 were dismissed (24% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 28 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 120 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Porchester planning applications
- Mapperley Park planning applications
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