Boughton, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Boughton, Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Boughton are administered by Ashfield District Council. View the full Ashfield District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Boughton
Boughton is a village located in the Newark and Sherwood district of Nottinghamshire, England, approximately two miles east of New Ollerton. Once a separate civil parish, it merged with Ollerton in 1996 to create the new parish of Ollerton and Boughton. In 1961, Boughton had a population of 1,374, making it a small but notable community within the region, relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.
District: Ollerton and Boughton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £246,047 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Newark and Sherwood
- Parliamentary constituency: Sherwood Forest
- LSOA: Newark and Sherwood 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Boughton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Boughton.
- 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 Boughton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Boughton.
- - Bishops Court Tuxford Road Boughton NG22 9HY
Request for confirmation of Discharge of Condition 5 (CMP) attached to PP 25/00607/FULM Erection of 28 dwellings with associated access, parking, landscaping and drainage.
Type: Conditions | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Hedingham Church Road Boughton NG22 9JR
Application for variation of conditions 02 and 03 to substitute approved drawings with revised for replacement of existing roof and change wording to reflect change of window details attached to plann
Type: Amendment | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 19 Thornhill Drive Boughton NG22 9JG
Proposed two storey and single storey front and side extensions
Type: Full | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - Brigade Training Centre Dukeries Complex Main Road Boughton NG22 9JE
Creation of 21m2 concrete pad to site relocated 16.2m2 metal shipping container.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2025-12-12
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A brief summary of Boughton in Nottinghamshire
Boughton is a village located in the Newark and Sherwood district of Nottinghamshire, England, approximately two miles east of New Ollerton. Once a separate civil parish, it merged with Ollerton in 1996 to create the new parish of Ollerton and Boughton. In 1961, Boughton had a population of 1,374, making it a small but notable community within the region, relevant for those researching planning applications in the area. It sits within the Ollerton and Boughton district.
Property prices in Boughton show an average sale price of £246,047, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Boughton a particularly low-crime area.
Boughton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Boughton. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Boughton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wellow Park SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Boughton 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.
Planning Activity in Boughton
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Boughton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Boughton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Boughton were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.