Elston, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Elston, Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Elston are administered by Newark And Sherwood District Council. View the full Newark And Sherwood District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 697 (2021)
District: Newark and Sherwood
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Area Information
- Admin district: Newark and Sherwood
- Parliamentary constituency: Newark
- LSOA: Newark and Sherwood 012B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Elston.
- 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 Elston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Elston.
- 26/00802/HOUSE - 11 Tudor Oaks Elston Newark On Trent NG23 5NW
Replacement windows and doors to the front, side and rear elevations, erection of a rear conservatory
Status: Undecided | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2026-06-08 - 26/00673/TWCA - White Gable Farm Elston Newark On Trent NG23 5PA
3 x Conifer Trees - Remove 2 x Ash Trees - Remove 1 x Sycamore Tree - Remove
Status: Approved | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2026-05-07 - - White Gable Farm Elston Newark On Trent NG23 5PA
3 x Conifer Trees - Remove 2 x Ash Trees - Remove 1 x Sycamore Tree - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 19 Pinfold Lane Elston Newark On Trent NG23 5PD
T1 - Oak - Crown clean canopy removing any major dead wood. Lift canopy (road side) to height of 5.5 metres . Lift low hanging branches over drive to height 3m and over adjacent property . Reduce exte
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 17 Pinfold Lane Elston Newark On Trent NG23 5PD
T1 - Silver Birch - Remove under a 5 day notice
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - The Old Chapel Elston Newark On Trent NG23 5PA
Request for confirmation of discharge of condition 03 (Ecology) and 04 (Bird Box) attached to planning permission 25/02074/S73; Application for variation of condition 03 to re-word condition (as submi
Type: Conditions | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 9 Pinfold Lane Elston Newark On Trent NG23 5PD
T1 - Acer - All round canopy reduction of 1.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Field To The North East Of Elston Lodge Farm Lodge Lane Elston Newark On Trent NG23 5PG
Request for confirmation to discharge condition 3 (mitigation strategy and Condition 05 (archaeology report) attached to planning permission 25/01984/AGR Application for prior approval for erection of
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Sutherland House 6 Tudor Oaks Elston Newark On Trent NG23 5NW
T1 & T2 Oak - Reduce canopy by 2m to keep natural shape and crown rise by 1m to allow more light into the property and keep the tree manageable to keep in good health long term T3 - Ash - Crown lifts
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Field To The North East Of Elston Lodge Farm Lodge Lane Elston Newark On Trent NG23 5PG
Application for prior approval for erection of Two agricultural storage barns under Schedule 2 part 6
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Field To The North East Of Elston Lodge Farm Lodge Lane Elston Newark On Trent NG23 5PG
Application to determine if prior approval required for erection of Two agricultural storage barns under Schedule 2 part 6
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Elston All Saints Anglican Methodist Primary Top Street Elston Newark On Trent NG23 5NP
Undertake works as outlined in tree survey as described below: T4 Oak - pollard to 3meters in height T6 Oak - deadwood and reduce by 3.5m T13 Norway maple - deadwood and reduce 2m T14 Norway maple - d
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - Mill Hill House Elston Lane East Stoke Nottinghamshire NG23 5QJ
Request for confirmation of discharge of conditions 01 (Time), 02 (Plans), 03 (Materials) and 04 (Windows and Doors) attached to planning permission 22/01503/HOUSE; Two storey and single story rear ex
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2022-10-14
View full details - - Overhead Powerline Elston Lane Elston Nottinghamshire
Proposed installation of new pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2015-03-18
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A brief summary of Elston in Nottinghamshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Elston a particularly low-crime area.
Elston has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: East Stoke, Elston. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
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Planning Activity in Elston
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Elston. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Elston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Elston were tree works (14), full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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