Nottinghamshire Fire And Rescue Headquarters Bestwood Lodge Drive Bestwood Nottinghamshire NG5 8PD

Unknown 2026/0261NMA

Extensions & alterations

Council

Gedling

Date received

20 Apr 2026

Date validated

20 Apr 2026

Postcode

NG5 8PD

Description

Removal of retaining walls and banking of existing grounds to reduce amount of offsite materials/removed ground and retain levels closer to existing site levels. Minor amendments to window layouts to suit structural framing and improve construction efficiency. Minor amendment to stone detailing to incorporate brick panels or simplify stone profiles to reduce material wastage Updated landscape proposals to reflect removal of the retaining walls and ensure consistency across approved plans.

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4.7/10

Planning Authority Score

#163 of 282

Gedling ranks #169 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

Gedling decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

92%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #80 of 282

93%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #122 of 282

67%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (71%) #169 of 282

42%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #157 of 282

84%

Minor dwellings approved

49 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

10 decided (10+ homes)

92%

Change of use approved

39 decided

458

Total decisions

35 refused in 2025