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Planning in Ashfield

Applications
943
received, last 2 years
Approved
84%
451 of 525 decided, last 2 years
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average, last 2 years

House prices in Ashfield District Council: average £190,179, +2.7% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Decisions are made by Ashfield District CouncilComment on an application

From Ashfield District Council's planning register. Figures cover the last 2 years; newest application received 10 Nov 2026.

Around Ashfield

Main towns

Sutton In Ashfield 80 applications in the last 12 monthsHucknall 76 applications in the last 12 monthsKirkby-In-Ashfield 43 applications in the last 12 monthsAnnesley 31 applications in the last 12 monthsDalestorth 31 applications in the last 12 monthsSelston 31 applications in the last 12 monthsBagthorpe 25 applications in the last 12 monthsCommonside 23 applications in the last 12 monthsTeversal 23 applications in the last 12 monthsJacksdale 17 applications in the last 12 monthsWestville 10 applications in the last 12 monthsTibshelf Wharf 5 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in the last 12 months.

Postcode districts

NG17 367 applications in the last 12 monthsNG15 150 applications in the last 12 monthsNG16 95 applications in the last 12 monthsNG18 10 applications in the last 12 monthsNG6 2 applications in the last 12 months

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About Ashfield

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.

To comment on or object to a live application, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline. You can also search Ashfield District Council's planning register directly.

The council area covers 40 towns and villages, including Hucknall, Kirkby-In-Ashfield and Sutton In Ashfield.

The most common types were full planning applications (411), outline applications (63), tree works (50). 18 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

30 planning appeals were lodged against Ashfield District Council decisions, of which 9 were allowed and 18 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications has Ashfield District Council received?
Ashfield District Council received 943 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 84%.
How long does Ashfield District Council take to decide applications?
Ashfield District Council takes an average of 56 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 84% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Ashfield District Council?
Submit your representation to Ashfield District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Ashfield District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal an Ashfield District Council planning decision?
Yes. If Ashfield District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 30 appeals were lodged against Ashfield District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 33% success rate.