How long do planning decisions take near Mansfield?

The average planning decision time near Mansfield is 72 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 Mansfield?

The planning approval rate near Mansfield is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Mansfield?

The most common type of planning application near Mansfield is amendment applications, with 20 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Mansfield?

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Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire · England · Town

Planning applications in Mansfield are administered by Mansfield District Council. View the full Mansfield District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Mansfield

Mansfield, located in the Maun Valley just 12 miles north of Nottingham, is a vibrant market town and the administrative hub of the Mansfield District in Nottinghamshire. With a population of 110,500 as of the 2021 census, it is the largest town in the Mansfield Urban Area and notable for being the only local authority in Nottinghamshire with a publicly elected mayor. Established as a market town by a Royal Charter from Henry III in 1227, Mansfield has historical significance dating back to its prominence in the Sherwood Forest region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £199,257 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Mansfield
Parliamentary constituency: Mansfield
LSOA: Mansfield 013F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Mansfield.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mansfield.

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 Mansfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

51 planning applications found near Mansfield.

2026/0007/FUL - 32-38 Clumber Street Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 1NY
THE CHANGE OF USE OF FORMER NIGHTCLUB (USE CLASS SUI GENERIS) (1502SQM IN AREA) TO USE CLASS E (COMMERCIAL, BUSINESS AND SERVICE), THE INSERTION OF AN ADDITIONAL FLOOR LEVEL (913SQM IN AREA ), THE INS
Status: Undecided | Council: Mansfield | Date: 2026-07-07
2026/0378/CON - Land To The West Of Balmoral Drive Mansfield Nottinghamshire
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 16 (MEANS OF ENCLOSURE) ON APPLICATION 2025/0289/FUL (ERECTION OF 34 NO. AFFORDABLE DWELLINGS, LANDSCAPING, HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS.)
Status: Undecided | Council: Mansfield | Date: 2026-07-06
2026/0364/LBW - The Old Town Hall Market Place Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 1HX
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR THE PROVISION OF RENDER TO THE LOWER PART OF THE SOUTH-WEST ELEVATION.
Status: Undecided | Council: Mansfield | Date: 2026-06-26
2026/0363/FUL - The Old Town Hall Market Place Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 1HX
REGULATION 3 APPLICATION FOR THE PROVISION OF RENDER TO THE LOWER PART OF THE SOUTH-WEST ELEVATION.
Status: Undecided | Council: Mansfield | Date: 2026-06-26
- The Old Town Hall Market Place Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 1HX
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR THE PROVISION OF RENDER TO THE LOWER PART OF THE SOUTH-WEST ELEVATION.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mansfield | Date: 2026-06-26
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2026/0359/HHA - 19 West Bank Wynd Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG19 7DQ
FIRST FLOOR SIDE EXTENSION AND GROUND FLOOR INTERNAL ALTERATIONS.
Status: Undecided | Council: Mansfield | Date: 2026-06-23
2026/0351/CON - 41 West Gate Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 1RX
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 4 (BIN STORE), 6 (CYCLE STORAGE), 7 (SECURITY MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN SCHEME), 10 (ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN AND 11 (NOISE ASSESSMENT) ON APPLICATION 2025/0523/COU (CHANGE OF
Status: Undecided | Council: Mansfield | Date: 2026-06-22
2026/0349/CON - 41 West Gate Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 1RX
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 (PIPEWORK, CABLING, FIRE PROTECTION AND NOISE REDUCTION MEASURES) ON APPLICATION 2025/0521/LBW (LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR A CHANGE OF USE FROM OFFICES (USE CLASS E) TO A 6 B
Status: Undecided | Council: Mansfield | Date: 2026-06-22
- 41 West Gate Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 1RX
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 (PIPEWORK, CABLING, FIRE PROTECTION AND NOISE REDUCTION MEASURES) ON APPLICATION 2025/0521/LBW (LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR A CHANGE OF USE FROM OFFICES (USE CLASS E) TO A 6 B
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mansfield | Date: 2026-06-19
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- 41 West Gate Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 1RX
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 4 (BIN STORE), 6 (CYCLE STORAGE), 7 (SECURITY MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN SCHEME), 10 (ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN AND 11 (NOISE ASSESSMENT) ON APPLICATION 2025/0523/COU (CHANGE OF
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mansfield | Date: 2026-06-19
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2026/0305/LBW - Bentinck Memorial Market Place Mansfield Nottinghamshire
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE EXISTING METAL RAILINGS FIXED TO THE LOWEST STEP. FIXING POCKETS TO BE REVIEWED AFTER REMOVAL AND TO BE INFILLED WITH MOLTEN LEAD OR MATCHING STONE INDEN
Status: Undecided | Council: Mansfield | Date: 2026-06-02
- Bentinck Memorial Market Place Mansfield Nottinghamshire
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE EXISTING METAL RAILINGS FIXED TO THE LOWEST STEP. FIXING POCKETS TO BE REVIEWED AFTER REMOVAL AND TO BE INFILLED WITH MOLTEN LEAD OR MATCHING STONE INDEN
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mansfield | Date: 2026-06-02
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2026/0292/CON - 2 West Hill Drive Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 1PJ
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 4 (MANAGEMENT PLAN) AND 11 (FIRE ESCAPE ROUTES) ON APPLICATION 2024/0361/COU (CHANGE OF USE OF EXISTING BUILDING TO 2 X 7 BED (7 PERSON) LARGER HMO (USE CLASS SUI GENERIS) AND
Status: Undecided | Council: Mansfield | Date: 2026-05-26
2026/0289/FUL - Mansfield Market Place Market Place Mansfield Nottinghamshire
REGULATION 3 APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC REALM IMPROVEMENT WORKS TO MANSFIELD MARKET PLACE INCLUDING NEW LANDSCAPING, STREET FURNITURE AND LIGHTING.
Status: Undecided | Council: Mansfield | Date: 2026-05-22
- 2 West Hill Drive Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 1PJ
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 4 (MANAGEMENT PLAN) AND 11 (FIRE ESCAPE ROUTES) ON APPLICATION 2024/0361/COU (CHANGE OF USE OF EXISTING BUILDING TO 2 X 7 BED (7 PERSON) LARGER HMO (USE CLASS SUI GENERIS) AND
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mansfield | Date: 2026-05-21
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2026/0287/VCON - 9 St John Street Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 1QH
VARIATION OF CONDITION 4 (CLOSURE OF ACCESS ROAD) ON APPLICATION 2026/0075/COU (CHANGE OF USE FROM RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY 6 PERSONS (C3) TO A 7 BED, 7 PERSON HMO (SUI GENERIS)) - TO ALLOW EXISTING ACCES
Status: Undecided | Council: Mansfield | Date: 2026-05-20
2026/0282/TCA - Roundwood Surgery Wood Street Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 1QQ
REMOVAL OF 2 NO. TREES WITHIN A CONSERVATION AREA
Status: Undecided | Council: Mansfield | Date: 2026-05-19
- Roundwood Surgery Wood Street Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 1QQ
REMOVAL OF 2 NO. TREES WITHIN A CONSERVATION AREA
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mansfield | Date: 2026-05-19
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2026/0269/COU - 23 Church Street Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 1AF
CHANGE OF USE FROM TAKEAWAY SHOP TO LAUNDERETTE. FRONT ENTRANCE CHANGE TO BLUE STONEWORK ON DOOR/WINDOW UNIT AND INSTALLATION OF SHUTTERS
Status: Undecided | Council: Mansfield | Date: 2026-05-14
- Crow Hill Lodge 15 Crow Hill Drive Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG19 7AE
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 7 (SOFT LANDSCAPE SCHEME), 8 (EXTERNAL FACING MATERIALS) AND 9 (SECURITY MEASURES) ON APPLICATION 2025/0648/COU (CHANGE OF USE FROM CLASS C3 (DWELLINGHOUSE) TO CLASS C2 (RESIDE
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mansfield | Date: 2026-04-24
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A brief summary of Mansfield in Nottinghamshire

Property prices in Mansfield show an average sale price of £199,257, 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 Mansfield a particularly low-crime area.

Mansfield has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: Terrace Road, The Park, West Gate, Crow Hill Drive, Bridge Street, Nottingham Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, Market Place. 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.

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Planning Activity in Mansfield

In the last 24 months, 92 planning applications were submitted near Mansfield. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Mansfield maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Mansfield were amendments (20), discharge of conditions (16), full planning applications (13).

In terms of development scale, 6 large-scale (major) developments, 11 medium-scale applications, 57 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

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