How many planning applications has Ashfield District Council received?

Ashfield District Council received 579 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 75%.

How long does Ashfield District Council take to decide planning applications?

Ashfield District Council takes an average of 52 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Ashfield District Council?

Ashfield District Council approves 75% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Ashfield District Council?

To object to a Ashfield District Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Ashfield District Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Ashfield District Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Ashfield District Council planning decision?

Yes. If Ashfield District Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 252 appeals were lodged against Ashfield District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 35% success rate.

Ashfield District Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Ashfield District Council planning applications?

You can search Ashfield District Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Ashfield District Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Ashfield District Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Ashfield District Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: East Midlands

About Ashfield District Council

Ashfield District Council, located in Nottinghamshire, England, operates from its headquarters in Kirkby-in-Ashfield. The district encompasses the largest town, Sutton-in-Ashfield, along with Hucknall and several villages. Primarily urban, Ashfield features settlements that are integral to both the Nottingham and Mansfield Urban Areas, making it a significant location for planning applications in the region.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Ashfield District Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Ashfield District Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Ashfield District Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

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Area Information

Admin district: Nottingham
Parliamentary constituency: Nottingham North and Kimberley
LSOA: Nottingham 001C

Crime Statistics

204 crimes reported in 2026-04.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 64
anti-social-behaviour: 51
shoplifting: 31
criminal-damage-arson: 13
other-crime: 11
other-theft: 10
public-order: 7
burglary: 5
drugs: 4
vehicle-crime: 4
robbery: 2
bicycle-theft: 1
theft-from-the-person: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Ashfield District Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Ashfield District Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Ashfield District Council

436 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Ashfield District Council area.

Monitoring Stations

7 flood monitoring stations near Ashfield District Council.

Lenton (River Leen)
Bulwell (River Leen)
Colwick (River Trent)
Day Brook
Clifton Bridge (River Trent)
Lowdham Grange (Cocker Beck)
Lowdham (Dover Beck)

A brief summary of Ashfield District Council

The Ashfield District Council area recorded 204 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There are 6 designated conservation areas within the Ashfield District Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: Annesley, Kirkby Cross, Lower Bagthorpe, Teversal, Sutton in Ashfield Church and Market Place, Hucknall.

The council area encompasses 436 towns and villages, including Arnold, Beeston, Carlton, Eastwood, Hucknall and Kirkby-In-Ashfield. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Ashfield District Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Ashfield District Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Ashfield District Council area. Unlike the official Ashfield District Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Ashfield District Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Ashfield District Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 579 planning applications Ashfield District Council received. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile in Ashfield District Council.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in Ashfield District Council were full planning applications (302), outline applications (49), tree works (42). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 17 large-scale (major) developments, 11 medium-scale applications, 551 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

252 planning appeals were lodged against Ashfield District Council decisions, of which 81 were allowed and 150 were dismissed (35% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 122 applications
Refused: 34 applications
Withdrawn: 7 applications
Awaiting decision: 415 applications

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