Gateford, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gateford, Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire · England · settlement
About Gateford
Gateford is a historic village in Nottinghamshire, located just a mile north-west of Worksop. With roots tracing back to the 12th century, archaeological findings reveal significant human activity in the area, including Bronze Age barrows and Romano-British artifacts such as coins and pottery. The village evolved from the estate of Gateford Hall, a Grade II listed medieval manor house, and is bordered by key roads including the A57 and A60, making it an important location for planning applications related to conservation and development in the region.
Population: 900
District: Bassetlaw
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £186,178 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bassetlaw
- Parliamentary constituency: Bassetlaw
- LSOA: Bassetlaw 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gateford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gateford.
- 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 Gateford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Gateford.
- - 25 Alexander Drive Worksop Nottinghamshire S81 7NP
Single Storey Rear Extension and Conversion of Existing Garage into a Habitable Space
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 7 Abingdon View Worksop Nottinghamshire S81 7RT
Works to Trees within a Conservation Area consisting of One Poplar Trim Sides and One sycamore Crown Lift to 20 %
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 1 Blacksmiths Mews Worksop Nottinghamshire S81 7FQ
Works to Trees Covered by a TPO Redwood (T1+T2) Crown lift to approximately 8m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 1 Blacksmiths Mews Worksop Nottinghamshire S81 7FQ
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area Sycamore (T1) - Crown lift to approximately 5m Japanese Plum, (T2) - Crown reduction and shaping to a central height of approximately 4.5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - The Entrance Lodge Old Gateford Road Worksop Nottinghamshire S81 8AZ
Two Storey Side and Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - The Entrance Lodge Old Gateford Road Worksop Nottinghamshire S81 8AZ
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - T1 - Tree Reducing to Stump, T2 - Ash Reducing to Stump, T3 - Sycamore Reducing to Stump, T4 - Poplar - Removal of 2 Limbs, T5 - Sycamore Removal
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2026-01-05
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A brief summary of Gateford in Nottinghamshire
Gateford is a historic village in Nottinghamshire, located just a mile north-west of Worksop. With roots tracing back to the 12th century, archaeological findings reveal significant human activity in the area, including Bronze Age barrows and Romano-British artifacts such as coins and pottery. The village evolved from the estate of Gateford Hall, a Grade II listed medieval manor house, and is bordered by key roads including the A57 and A60, making it an important location for planning applications related to conservation and development in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 900. It sits within the Bassetlaw district.
Property prices in Gateford show an average sale price of £186,178, 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 Gateford a particularly low-crime area.
Gateford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Old Gateford, Carlton in Lindrick. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Gateford includes 5 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, Gateford 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 Gateford
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Gateford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Gateford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Gateford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Gateford were full planning applications (6), tree works (4), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.