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Planning in Gonalston

Approved
100%
13 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

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

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About Gonalston

Gonalston is a quaint village in Nottinghamshire, located just northeast of Lowdham and adjacent to the A612 trunk road, connecting Nottingham to Southwell. Covering 1,096 acres of arable and pasture land, along with 106 acres of woodland, Gonalston is set along the Dover Beck river, which flows southeast into the River Trent, approximately 2 miles away. With a population of 83 as of the 2021 census, this village offers a serene environment for potential development projects and planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 83 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Newark and Sherwood district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Gonalston a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Gonalston has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gonalston 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 Gonalston, 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, 16 planning applications were submitted near Gonalston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (2), tree works (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Gonalston?
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Gonalston. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Gonalston?
The average planning decision time near Gonalston is 85 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 Gonalston?
The planning approval rate near Gonalston is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Gonalston?
The most common type of planning application near Gonalston is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Gonalston?
You can search and track planning applications near Gonalston on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.