Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Farnsfield 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 Farnsfield
Farnsfield is a large village and civil parish located in Nottinghamshire's Sherwood Forest, within the Newark and Sherwood local government district. The population has seen steady growth, rising from 2,681 in 2001 to 3,216 by the 2021 census, making it a dynamic community for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 3,216 (2021)
District: Newark and Sherwood
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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: Bassetlaw
- Parliamentary constituency: Newark
- LSOA: Bassetlaw 015F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Farnsfield.
- 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 Farnsfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Farnsfield.
- 26/01061/TWCA - Grange Cottage Main Street Farnsfield Nottinghamshire NG22 8EA
T1 - Ash - reduce as per annontated photograph
Status: Undecided | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2026-07-10 - 26/00878/TWCA - Rose Cottage Main Street Farnsfield Nottinghamshire NG22 8EF
T1 - Beech - Remove T2 - Unknown Stump - Remove
Status: Undecided | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2026-06-12 - 26/00793/HOUSE - Vine Cottage Quaker Lane Farnsfield NG22 8EE
Proposed first floor rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2026-05-29 - - St Michaels Church Main Street Farnsfield Nottinghamshire NG22 8EY
T1 - Cedar - Cut back horizontal branch hanging over the driveway back to the main stem. Cut back growth overhanging pavement back to the boundary wall.
Type: Trees | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Granby House Main Street Farnsfield Nottinghamshire NG22 8EF
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed repairs and maintenance of the garage
Type: Outline | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Grange Cottage Main Street Farnsfield Nottinghamshire NG22 8EA
T1 - Whitebeam - remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Rose Cottage Mansfield Road Farnsfield NG22 8HG
T1 - Damson - Full 30% crown reduction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - The Paddocks 7 Church Side Farnsfield NG22 8ET
T1 - Silver Birch - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Limes House Chapel Lane Farnsfield NG22 8JW
The tree is a Silver Birch (identified on the plan as No. 2) with a trunk dia. of approx 400 mm and height of approx 15m. I would like to fell the tree to remove the danger, as it is dead and could ca
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Grange Cottage Main Street Farnsfield Nottinghamshire NG22 8EA
Removal of 1 Norway Maple and 1 Silver Birch at front of property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Farnsfield Cricket Club Station Lane Farnsfield NG22 8LA
Request for confirmation of discharge of condition 03 (Ecology) attached to planning permission 25/01128/FUL; Replacement and relocation of cricket nets
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Bramley Cottage Tippings Lane Farnsfield NG228EP
Application for a Non Material Amendment to no longer install a small window on one of the walls of the extension attached to PP 24/00358/HOUSE.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Woodstock Quaker Lane Farnsfield NG22 8EE
1. Yew tree - Reduce crown and maintain finished size as indicated in the photograph titled 'Yew tree - extent of reduction works'.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 3 Gregory Gardens Farnsfield NG22 8EQ
Lawful Development Certificate to replace conservatory with summer room and gable roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - Sydings Station Lane Farnsfield NG22 8LA
T1 - Common Lime; epicormic removal/lift (approx 6m) to match neighbouring Lime, crown reduction 20-30% (2-3m) based on appropriate pruning points (selective/minimal; to rebalance and match neighbouri
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2024-10-07
View full details - - Plum Tree Cottage Sunnyside Farnsfield NG22 8EG
First floor extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - Wheatsheaf Cottage Main Street Farnsfield Nottinghamshire NG22 8EA
Removal of front dwarf perimeter brick wall and shrubs and replace with dwarf wall and black metal railings and gate to a height of 1200mm
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2023-06-21
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A brief summary of Farnsfield in Nottinghamshire
Farnsfield is a large village and civil parish located in Nottinghamshire's Sherwood Forest, within the Newark and Sherwood local government district. The population has seen steady growth, rising from 2,681 in 2001 to 3,216 by the 2021 census, making it a dynamic community for potential planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,216 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Newark and Sherwood district.
Property prices in Farnsfield 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 Farnsfield a particularly low-crime area.
Farnsfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Farnsfield. 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 Farnsfield includes 2 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, Farnsfield 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 Farnsfield
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Farnsfield. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Farnsfield.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Farnsfield were tree works (8), full planning applications (2), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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