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Planning in Bilsthorpe

Approved
83%
10 of 12 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bilsthorpe in the last 24 months, from Newark and Sherwood District Council's planning register.

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About Bilsthorpe

Bilsthorpe is a village and civil parish in the Newark and Sherwood district of Nottinghamshire, England, with a population of 3,365 as of the 2021 census. Strategically situated near the junction of the A614 and A617, it lies approximately five miles south of Ollerton, nine miles east of Mansfield, and six miles north-west of Southwell. This location offers potential for various planning applications, reflecting the village's accessibility and growth over the years. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,365 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Newark and Sherwood district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bilsthorpe a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bilsthorpe planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Bilsthorpe, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Bilsthorpe. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were tree works (2), outline applications (1), advertising consent (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bilsthorpe?
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Bilsthorpe. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bilsthorpe?
The average planning decision time near Bilsthorpe is 57 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Bilsthorpe?
The planning approval rate near Bilsthorpe is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bilsthorpe?
The most common type of planning application near Bilsthorpe is tree works applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bilsthorpe?
You can search and track planning applications near Bilsthorpe on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.