What percentage of planning applications does Gedling approve?

Gedling approves approximately 91% of planning applications, based on 3,158 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Gedling decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 3,158 planning decisions published by Gedling.

What is the refusal rate for Gedling planning applications?

Gedling refuses approximately 9% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Gedling?

The typical planning application in Gedling takes 9.9 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 4,487 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Gedling compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

Recent Planning Applications in Gedling

Name: Gedling Planning Decisions
Creator: PlanningLens
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Every planning decision on record, from March 2021 to present.

3,158Decisions

91%Approved

281Refused

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Recent planning decisions in Gedling

5 days ago

Use of flat roof as a balcony area with glazed units and handrail around (retros

2026/0042 · Carlton Hill Ward 2015

Approved

5 days ago

Mono pitched portal frame forming a single storey side extension for an industri

2025/0812 · Porchester Ward 2015

Approved

1 week ago

Pollard three trees (L4-L6) on western boundary of car park

2026/0551TPO · Daybrook Ward 2015

Approved

1 week ago

Second story extension to side of dwelling

2026/0504 · Calverton Ward 2015

Approved

1 week ago

Erection of rear single storey extension

2026/0485 · Trent Valley Ward 2015

Approved

1 week ago

Addition of pitched roof to bedroom

2026/0541 · Newstead Abbey Ward 2015

Approved

1 week ago

Construction of conservatory to side of dwelling

2026/0563 · Plains Ward 2015

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 3,158 planning decisions made by Gedling, from March 2021 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Gedling planning approval rates page.

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