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Planning in Bircotes

Approved
91%
10 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bircotes in the last 24 months, from Bassetlaw District Council's planning register.

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Around Bircotes

Postcode districts

DN11 176 applications in the last 12 monthsDN10 146 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Bassetlaw District Council

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About Bircotes

Bircotes, situated in the civil parish of Harworth and Bircotes within the Bassetlaw district of Nottinghamshire, England, borders South Yorkshire and has a population of 7,948. The area is served by Serlby Park Academy, making it a focal point for local education and community development, which may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the region.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bircotes area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Bircotes has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bircotes 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 Bircotes, 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, 28 planning applications were submitted near Bircotes. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (5), amendments (4), full planning applications (1). 6 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bircotes?
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Bircotes. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bircotes?
The average planning decision time near Bircotes is 51 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 Bircotes?
The planning approval rate near Bircotes is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bircotes?
The most common type of planning application near Bircotes is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bircotes?
You can search and track planning applications near Bircotes on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.