Broxtowe

East Midlands·E07000172·Data: 2025 Q1-Q4

Good

Performance rating out of 100, based on approval rate, decision speed and appeal outcomes

Broxtowe is a planning authority in the East Midlands that covers parts of Nottinghamshire. The authority takes a generally positive approach to householder applications and approves the vast majority of requests. You can expect a straightforward experience when dealing with this council, as they demonstrate a supportive attitude towards homeowners looking to improve their properties.

Approval Rate

96%

of householder applications approved

Decided Within 8 Weeks

74%

meet the statutory target

Appeal Overturn Rate

57%

of refusals overturned on appeal

What to Expect

When you submit a planning application to Broxtowe, you have a very good chance of approval. Around 96% of householder applications are approved, which is an excellent rate and shows the authority favours reasonable home improvement proposals. You should expect a decision within 8 weeks in about 74% of cases, though some applications may take a little longer. Overall, Broxtowe is a reliable and positive authority to work with.

Local Planning Considerations

Like many areas in the East Midlands, Broxtowe has pockets of green belt land where development is more restricted, so check whether your property sits within this designation. The authority also has several conservation areas where certain types of work require planning permission that might otherwise be permitted, so it is worth checking if your home is in one of these protected areas before you begin any work.

Tips for Homeowners

Start by checking the planning history of your property on the council's online system, as this will show what has been approved in the past and give you confidence about what might be possible. Make sure you provide clear and detailed drawings with your application, as this helps the planning officers understand your proposal quickly and reduces the chance of requests for more information. If your application is refused, remember that just over half of all refusals succeed on appeal in Broxtowe, so do not lose heart and consider whether an appeal might be worthwhile with professional advice.

About the performance rating: The score out of 100 is calculated from three factors: householder application approval rate (up to 40 points), the percentage of decisions made within the 8-week statutory target (up to 30 points), and the appeal overturn rate, where a lower rate means the authority makes sound decisions that hold up on appeal (up to 20 points). A further 10 points are available for data completeness. Source: MHCLG PS2 planning statistics and Planning Inspectorate appeal decisions, 2025 Q1-Q4.

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