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Planning in Kirkby-In-Ashfield

Approved
81%
22 of 27 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Kirkby-In-Ashfield in the last 24 months, from Ashfield District Council's planning register.

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About Kirkby-In-Ashfield

Kirkby-in-Ashfield is a market town located in the Ashfield District of Nottinghamshire, England, with a population of 21,285 as recorded in the 2021 census. Situated on the eastern edge of the Erewash Valley, it forms part of the Mansfield Urban Area. The town centre is home to the head offices of Ashfield District Council, making it a key hub for local governance and planning activities.

Property prices in Kirkby-In-Ashfield show an average sale price of £167,392, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Kirkby-In-Ashfield has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kirkby-In-Ashfield 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Kirkby-In-Ashfield, 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, 60 planning applications were submitted near Kirkby-In-Ashfield. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (28), outline applications (7), advertising consent (3). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Kirkby-In-Ashfield?
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Kirkby-In-Ashfield. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Kirkby-In-Ashfield?
The average planning decision time near Kirkby-In-Ashfield is 69 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 Kirkby-In-Ashfield?
The planning approval rate near Kirkby-In-Ashfield is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Kirkby-In-Ashfield?
The most common type of planning application near Kirkby-In-Ashfield is full planning applications, with 28 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Kirkby-In-Ashfield?
You can search and track planning applications near Kirkby-In-Ashfield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.