Planning permission in Rushcliffe

In the last 12 months, 93.3% of home project applications were approved in Rushcliffe (240 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about eight weeks (median 58 days).

Across all application types, 90.2% of 3,322 applications decided since January 2023 were approved. Based on Rushcliffe's public planning register. Data last updated: 22 August 2026.

4,698Total applications

3,322Decided

90.2%Approval rate (of decided)

2,996 Approved+326 Refused+241 Withdrawn+0 Pending+1,135 Outcome not determined=4,698 Total

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Decision Level

4,680Delegated

4Committee

By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

Category	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Full planning applications	1,807	1,624	183	89.9%
Discharging planning conditions	578	578	0	no refusals recorded
Changing a planning condition (S73)	166	154	12	92.8%
Protected tree works (TPO)	152	140	12	92.1%
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development)	152	118	34	77.6%
Prior approval (permitted development)	141	90	51	63.8%
Listed Building Consent	97	94	3	96.9%
Advertisement Consent	68	60	8	88.2%
Demolition	55	50	5	90.9%
Reserved matters (detail after outline approval)	21	21	0	no refusals recorded
Certificate of lawfulness (existing use)	20	19	1	95.0%
Other*	65	48	17	mixed types

Discharging planning conditions: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

Reserved matters (detail after outline approval): no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

* Other combines smaller categories: Barn to home conversion (prior approval, Class Q) (14), Outline Planning (12), Minerals and waste (10), Permission in Principal (5), Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a) (5), Phone masts and telecoms (5), GDO Part 18 application (4), County Regs 3 (3), R.B.C. (2), Overhead Electricity Line upgrade (2), Technical Consent (1), Hybrid of two or more application types (1), Overhead Electricity Line Section 37 new (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

Quarter	Decided	Approved	Approval rate
Q3 2023	114	98	86.0%
Q4 2023	274	245	89.4%
Q1 2024	283	247	87.3%
Q2 2024	262	234	89.3%
Q3 2024	296	275	92.9%
Q4 2024	283	255	90.1%
Q1 2025	270	242	89.6%
Q2 2025	244	216	88.5%
Q3 2025	284	262	92.3%
Q4 2025	288	260	90.3%
Q1 2026	250	227	90.8%
Q2 2026	22	17	77.3%
Q3 2026 (quarter in progress)	5	4	sample too small

By Ward

The 12 wards with the most decided applications, across all years. 351 further decided applications fall in wards not shown.

Among wards with at least 20 decided applications, approval rates range from 85.3% in Nevile And Langar to 96.2% in Lady Bay, a gap of 10.9 percentage points.

Ward	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Nevile And Langar	225	192	33	85.3%
Keyworth And Wolds	221	202	19	91.4%
Bunny	216	196	20	90.7%
Radcliffe On Trent	197	180	17	91.4%
Ruddington	189	163	26	86.2%
Edwalton	187	169	18	90.4%
East Bridgford	180	166	14	92.2%
Abbey	173	149	24	86.1%
Lady Bay	160	154	6	96.2%
Musters	154	141	13	91.6%
Gotham	146	132	14	90.4%
Soar Valley	134	126	8	94.0%

Frequently asked questions

What is the planning approval rate in Rushcliffe?

In the last 12 months, 93.3% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in Rushcliffe, based on 240 decided applications. Across all application types, 90.2% of 3,322 applications decided since January 2023 were approved.

How long does a planning decision take in Rushcliffe?

The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in Rushcliffe in the last 12 months was 58 days (about eight weeks). Times vary case by case.

Do I need planning permission in Rushcliffe?

It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.

Do I need a planning consultant in Rushcliffe?

Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.

Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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