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

Pending 2026/0261NMA
Council
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.

Gedling
Planning Authority Score
4.9/10
Below average
#151 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Gedling ranks #164 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

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Gedling decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #80 of 292
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #126 of 292
62%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #164 of 292
42%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #162 of 292
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