Broxtowe planning committee decisions
43 decisions from the committee's minutes, 5 Feb 2025 to 16 Sep 2026. Each sets out what was proposed, what officers advised, what was said and how the committee decided.
1 in 4 decisions went against officer advice
2.3 times the rate across all 346 councils with committee decisions on Plota (11.1%), 15th highest of 205 councils with at least 15 decisions.
- Decisions
- 43
- Approved
- 86%
- Against officer advice
- 25.6%
- Unanimous
- 0%
How Broxtowe compares
Share of decisions against officer advice at the 205 councils with at least 15 decisions on Plota. Each dot is a council.
| 13 | Portsmouth | 26.7% | 24 of 90 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fife | 26.3% | 5 of 19 |
| 15 | Broxtowe | 25.6% | 11 of 43 |
| 16 | Derry and Strabane | 25.5% | 13 of 51 |
| 17 | BCP | 25% | 12 of 48 |
Source: Plota analysis of committee minutes from 346 councils.
More or less favourable than its officers?
Broxtowe's committee is more favourable to applicants than its officers. Officers recommended approval in 67.7% of these decisions; the committee approved 96.8%, 29 points more.
Across all 346 councils, committees approve 2.6 points fewer than their officers recommend, so Broxtowe leans further towards applicants than most.
Over the 31 decided applications with a clear officer recommendation.
Source: Plota analysis of Broxtowe's planning committee minutes and officer reports.
What it decides
86% approved and 11.6% refused. Of 1 decisions with a recorded vote, 0 were unanimous.
Show as a table
| Month | Approved | Refused | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 25 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 26 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 26 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Source: Plota analysis of Broxtowe's planning committee minutes.
When it overrules its officers
11 of 43 decisions went against the planning officers' recommendation.
Which way
What kind of application
From the 11 of 11 with a recorded application type; one application can count under more than one.
Source: Plota analysis of Broxtowe's planning committee minutes and officer reports.
Recent decisions against officer advice
- Replacement self-build dwellingThe Old Stables Lamb Close Newthorpe NottinghamshireOfficers advised refusal because the dwelling would be disproportionate development in the Green Belt without sufficient very special circumstances.Approved
- One-bedroom dwelling18 Garton Close Chilwell NottinghamshireOfficers advised refusal because the dwelling would create a cramped, contrived subdivision and harm future occupants’ living conditions.Approved
- Communal covered parkingWilloughby Almshouses Church Lane Cossall NottinghamshireOfficers advised refusal because the carport was inappropriate Green Belt development without very special circumstances.Approved
- Two side extensionsMoss Cottage 27 Church Lane Cossall NottinghamshireOfficers advised refusal because the extensions would be a disproportionate addition harmful to the Green Belt.Approved
- Dropped kerb and driveway24 Watnall Road Nuthall NottinghamshireOfficers advised refusal because the access would harm highway safety and the conservation area’s street scene.Approved
- Detached two-bedroom dwellingLand To The North Of 25 Nether Green Eastwood NottinghamshireOfficers advised refusal because the dwelling would harm Green Belt openness and would not be infill development.Approved
Latest decisions
Newest first. Each links to the full write-up: the proposal, the officers' advice, what was said and the vote.
September 2026 6
- Two-storey extension and garage10 Church Road Greasley NottinghamshireApproved
- Residential children’s home12 Carisbrooke Avenue Beeston NottinghamshireRefused
- House extensions and render3 Lyndale Road Bramcote NottinghamshireApproved
- Replacement self-build dwellingThe Old Stables Lamb Close Newthorpe NottinghamshireApproved
- Digital advertising screenAbove 35 And 36A The Square Beeston NottinghamshireApproved
- Home extensions and roof changes149 Long Lane Attenborough NottinghamshireApproved
July 2026 2
- Children’s home16 Oakland Way Strelley NottinghamshireApproved
- Two dormer bungalowsLand To The Rear Of 21 Edgwood Road Kimberley NottinghamshireApproved
June 2026 2
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