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Planning in Caunton

Approved
100%
12 of 12 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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About Caunton

Caunton is a village and civil parish located in the Newark and Sherwood district of Nottinghamshire, positioned along the A616, six miles north-west of Newark-on-Trent. With a population that grew from 483 in 2011 to 508 in 2021, this parish is a small but developing community. For those researching planning applications, Caunton offers insights into rural development and local governance within the NG23 postcode area. The settlement has a population of approximately 508 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Newark and Sherwood district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Caunton 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 Caunton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Caunton has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Caunton 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 Caunton, 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, 16 planning applications were submitted near Caunton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

The most common types were tree works (4), amendments (3), full planning applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Caunton?
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Caunton. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Caunton?
The average planning decision time near Caunton 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 Caunton?
The planning approval rate near Caunton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Caunton?
The most common type of planning application near Caunton is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Caunton?
You can search and track planning applications near Caunton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.