How many planning applications has Mansfield District Council received?

Mansfield District Council received 372 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 80%.

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

Mansfield District Council takes an average of 61 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 Mansfield District Council?

Mansfield District Council approves 80% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

To object to a Mansfield District Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Mansfield 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 Mansfield District Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Mansfield District Council planning decision?

Yes. If Mansfield District Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 115 appeals were lodged against Mansfield District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 33% success rate.

Mansfield District Council Planning Applications

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

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

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

Region: East Midlands

About Mansfield District Council

Mansfield District Council oversees a vibrant local government area in Nottinghamshire, England, centered around the town of Mansfield. The district includes the communities of Mansfield Woodhouse and Warsop, making it a key area for planning applications and local development initiatives.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Mansfield District Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Mansfield District Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Mansfield 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 038A

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 Mansfield 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 Mansfield District Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Mansfield District Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Mansfield District Council area.

Monitoring Stations

7 flood monitoring stations near Mansfield 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 Mansfield District Council

The Mansfield 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 11 designated conservation areas within the Mansfield 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: The Park, Crow Hill Drive, Pleasley Park and Vale, Mansfield Woodhouse, Church Warsop, Nottingham Road, Terrace Road, Bridge Street, Market Place, Market Warsop, and 1 more.

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 Mansfield District Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Mansfield District Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Mansfield District Council area. Unlike the official Mansfield 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 Mansfield 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 Mansfield District Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 372 planning applications Mansfield District Council received. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Mansfield District Council.

At 61 days on average, decisions in Mansfield District Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in Mansfield District Council were full planning applications (86), discharge of conditions (77), amendments (58). Full planning applications account for 23% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 40 large-scale (major) developments, 51 medium-scale applications, 230 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

115 planning appeals were lodged against Mansfield District Council decisions, of which 30 were allowed and 61 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 32 applications
Refused: 8 applications
Awaiting decision: 332 applications

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