How long do planning decisions take near Cottam?

The average planning decision time near Cottam is 19 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

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Cottam, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cottam, Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire · England · settlement

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

About Cottam

Population: 97 (2021)

District: Bassetlaw

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £234,135 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bassetlaw
Parliamentary constituency: Bassetlaw
LSOA: Bassetlaw 010C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cottam.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Cottam based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Cottam.

WL/2025/00467 - LAND SOUTH OF, TORKSEY FERRY ROAD, NETTLEHAM
Local Authority Consultation Proposed Development of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and Associated Plant and Equipment to Allow for the Storage, Importation and Exportation of Energy to the Na
Status: Decided | Type: Local Authority Consultation | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-05-14
144351 - Cottam Wind Farm Headstead Bank, Cottam, Nottinghamshire
PINS consultation on behalf of the Secretary of State regarding information to be provided in an Environmental Statement - EN010133
Status: Undecided | Type: PINS Consultation on an appn | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-01-28
144107 - Cottam Power Station, PO Box 3, Retford, Nottinghamshire
Local Authority Consultation 21/01661/DEM
Status: Undecided | Type: Local Authority Consultation | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2021-12-06

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A brief summary of Cottam in Nottinghamshire

Cottam is a village and civil parish located in Nottinghamshire, approximately 8 miles east of Retford in the Bassetlaw district. Locally, the name is pronounced 'Cotum,' making it a unique spot for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 97 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bassetlaw district.

Property prices in Cottam show an average sale price of £234,135, 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 Cottam a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cottam 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 Cottam

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Cottam. The average decision time was 19 days.

The average decision time of 19 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

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