Retford, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Retford, Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire · England · Town
About Retford
Retford, or East Retford, is a market town situated in the Bassetlaw District of Nottinghamshire, England, with a population of 23,740 as of the 2021 census. Located on the River Idle and the Chesterfield Canal, it is conveniently positioned 26 miles east of Sheffield, 23 miles west of Lincoln, and 31 miles north-east of Nottingham. The A1 road bypasses the town, enhancing its accessibility for planning and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £238,413 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bassetlaw
- Parliamentary constituency: Newark
- LSOA: Bassetlaw 002E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Retford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Retford.
- 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 Retford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Retford.
- - 44 Pennington Walk Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 6LS
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - G1. Group of Two Small Apple Trees to be Removed to Ground Level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 31 Carolgate Court Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 6BJ
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area T1 (Willow) Remove Lowest Horizontal Branch Back to Main Trunk & Crown Clean Deadwood and 'ring' Ivy Currently Throughout the Crown, T2 (Willow) Remove to the Mai
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 4 Glasby Square Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 6EP
Prior Approval for a Change of Use of Existing First-Floor from (Class E) to 2 No 1-Bedroom Apartments (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 45 West Street Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 6ES
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - T1 Norway Maple - Approx 9m Tall to be Reduced in Height by up to 2m and side Pruned up to 2m to Achieve a Crown Reduction of up to 30%
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 25 Tunnel Road Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7TA
Demolish Existing Single Storey Rear Extension and Erect New Extension and Loft Conversion with Front and Rear Dormer and Insulated External Render to Existing Two Storey Rear Off Shoot
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 144 Thrumpton Lane Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7GS
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) for the Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Ordsall House London Road Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 6BB
Listed Building Consent Refurbishment to Consist of Re-Render, Car Charging Point, Security Lighting, Waste Pipe to Front, Internal Stud Walls, Replacement Windows to Bedroom and Basement with New Doo
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 32 Carolgate Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 6DY
Replace Existing Front Sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - Unit 6 Northern Tower Polymer Court Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 6DS
Change Position of Entrance Door and Window to Front Elevation (amended description).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - 23 Cobwell Road Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7BN
Works to Trees within a Conservation Area Consisting of Fell 9m Alder Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - The Church Of St Alban London Road Retford Nottinghamshire
Discharge of Condition 7 (Boundary Treatment) on P/A 19/00455/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - Harcourt House 51 Dominie Cross Road Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 6NL
Erection of Decking and Pergoda (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - 2 Carr Road And 27 West Street Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 6ER
Conversion of Ground Floor Commercial Premises to Use Class C4 for Use as a 6-Bed HMO & Provision of New Ground Floor Windows to the Rear
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - Icon Polymer Limited Thrumpton Lane Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 6HH
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for Installation of System of Dedicated Water Supplies and Pump Sets to Serve the Existing Sprinkler System.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - Retford Railway Station Station Road Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7DE
Full Replacement of Existing Ticket Hall Flooring With New Yorkstone Paving and 3-Part Bedding System. Replace Existing Entrance Matting With New. Replace Existing Stair Nosings, Threads and Landings
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2023-09-06
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A brief summary of Retford in Nottinghamshire
Retford, or East Retford, is a market town situated in the Bassetlaw District of Nottinghamshire, England, with a population of 23,740 as of the 2021 census. Located on the River Idle and the Chesterfield Canal, it is conveniently positioned 26 miles east of Sheffield, 23 miles west of Lincoln, and 31 miles north-east of Nottingham. The A1 road bypasses the town, enhancing its accessibility for planning and development opportunities.
Property prices in Retford show an average sale price of £238,413, 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 Retford a particularly low-crime area.
Retford has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Retford Station, Retford South, Retford. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Retford 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.
Planning Activity in Retford
In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Retford. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Retford.
The average decision period of 87 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Retford were tree works (14), listed building and heritage (12), full planning applications (10). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 24 applications
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