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Planning in Elston

Approved
100%
34 of 34 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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About Elston

Elston is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Newark and Sherwood district of Nottinghamshire, just 0.5 miles from the A46 Fosse Way and five miles southwest of Newark. As of the 2021 census, the population stands at 697, and the village is nestled between the rivers Trent and Devon, surrounded by picturesque trees and farmland. Its proximity to major towns like Lincoln and Nottingham, approximately 18 miles away, makes Elston an appealing area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 697 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Newark and Sherwood district.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Elston 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 Elston, 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, 37 planning applications were submitted near Elston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

The most common types were tree works (12), full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Elston?
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Elston. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Elston?
The average planning decision time near Elston is 41 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 Elston?
The planning approval rate near Elston is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Elston?
The most common type of planning application near Elston is tree works applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Elston?
You can search and track planning applications near Elston on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.