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Planning in Mansfield

Approved
95%
121 of 128 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Mansfield District CouncilCouncil page

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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.

Property prices in Mansfield show an average sale price of £199,257, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Mansfield 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 Mansfield, 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, 204 planning applications were submitted near Mansfield. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (28), amendments (19), full planning applications (13). 14 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Mansfield?
In the last 24 months, 204 planning applications were submitted near Mansfield. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Mansfield?
The average planning decision time near Mansfield is 89 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 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Mansfield?
The most common type of planning application near Mansfield is discharge of conditions, with 28 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Mansfield?
You can search and track planning applications near Mansfield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.