How long do planning decisions take near Bircotes?

The average planning decision time near Bircotes is 46 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 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bircotes?

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Bircotes, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bircotes, Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bircotes are administered by Ashfield District Council. View the full Ashfield District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

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Area Information

Admin district: Doncaster
Parliamentary constituency: Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
LSOA: Doncaster 036C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bircotes.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bircotes.

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 Bircotes based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Bircotes.

- Land South Of Scrooby Road And North Of Snape Lane Harworth South Yorkshire
Non material Amendment to 22/01339/RES for Visitor Parking Bay Adjustments and Footpath Width Changes Including Material Specification of the Shared drives,Condition 7 Amend Plot Numbers.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2026-04-08
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- Land South Of Scrooby Road And North Of Snape Lane Harworth South Yorkshire
Non Material Amendment to P.A. 22/01339/RES (Phase 2Bi) to Allow Changes to House Types on Plots 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 34, 42, 43, 44, 52, 53, 54, 62, 63, 65, 66, 82, 83, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 14
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2025-05-21
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- 5 Norfolk Drive Bircotes South Yorkshire DN11 8ED
First Floor Rear Extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2025-02-05
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- 30 White House Road Bircotes Doncaster South Yorkshire DN11 8EG
Single Storey Extension to Side of House to Create a Dining Kitchen
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2023-11-13
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- 6 Howard Road Bircotes Doncaster South Yorkshire DN11 8DP
Lawful Development Certificate for a Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2023-09-08
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A brief summary of Bircotes in Nottinghamshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bircotes a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bircotes includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Bircotes

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Bircotes. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 near Bircotes.

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bircotes were discharge of conditions (4), amendments (4), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 4 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

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