How long do planning decisions take near Rainworth?

The average planning decision time near Rainworth is 126 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 Rainworth?

The planning approval rate near Rainworth is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Rainworth?

The most common type of planning application near Rainworth is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Rainworth?

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Rainworth, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rainworth, Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire · England · settlement

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

About Rainworth

Rainworth is a village located in Nottinghamshire, within the East Midlands of England, and is divided between the Newark and Sherwood and Mansfield local government districts. Positioned north of Clipstone and east of Bilsthorpe and Farnsfield, Rainworth is also just two miles from Mansfield and one mile from Blidworth, making it a strategically placed community for planning applications and developments in the region.

Population: 7,058

District: Rainworth

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Area Information

Admin district: Newark and Sherwood
Parliamentary constituency: Sherwood Forest
LSOA: Newark and Sherwood 002A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rainworth.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Rainworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Rainworth in Nottinghamshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Rainworth a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Rainworth includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Rainworth Lakes SSSI, Rainworth Heath SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Rainworth

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Rainworth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 126 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Rainworth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 126 days, decisions near Rainworth take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Rainworth were full planning applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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