Forest Town, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Forest Town, Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire · England · settlement
About Forest Town
Forest Town is a district in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, that has evolved from a village into an integrated part of the larger town. This transformation has led to significant development in the area, making it an important location for potential planning applications and community growth within Mansfield.
Population: 11,812
District: Mansfield
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £202,171 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mansfield
- Parliamentary constituency: Mansfield
- LSOA: Mansfield 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Forest Town.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Forest Town.
- 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 Forest Town based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Forest Town.
- - 99-101 Clipstone Road West Forest Town Nottinghamshire NG19 0BT
CHANGE OF USE FROM EXISTING CAFE (USE CLASS E) TO A MICROPUB (USE CLASS SUI GENERIS)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Mansfield | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Trinity Methodists Church Clipstone Road West Forest Town Nottinghamshire NG19 0BT
CHANGE OF USE FROM A CHURCH (USE CLASS F1) TO BUSINESS/OFFICE (USE CLASS E)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Mansfield | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - 155 Clipstone Road West Forest Town Nottinghamshire NG19 0BT
TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION AND SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSIONS, WALK IN BAY WINDOW, BOUNDARY WALL, AREA OF HARD STANDING, DETACHED GARAGE, ENTRANCE GATE AND WIDENED VEHICULAR ACCESS - RESUBMISSION OF APP
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mansfield | Date: 2023-10-06
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A brief summary of Forest Town in Nottinghamshire
Forest Town is a district in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, that has evolved from a village into an integrated part of the larger town. This transformation has led to significant development in the area, making it an important location for potential planning applications and community growth within Mansfield. The settlement has a population of approximately 11,812. It sits within the Mansfield district.
Property prices in Forest Town show an average sale price of £202,171, 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 Forest Town a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Forest Town 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 Forest Town
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Forest Town. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Forest Town may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Forest Town slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Forest Town were full planning applications (7), amendments (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 5 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.