How long do planning decisions take near Selston?

The average planning decision time near Selston is 45 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 Selston?

The planning approval rate near Selston is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Selston?

The most common type of planning application near Selston is full planning applications, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Selston?

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Selston, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Selston, Nottinghamshire.

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About Selston

Selston is a prominent village and civil parish located in the Ashfield District of Nottinghamshire, England, approximately 12 miles north-northwest of Nottingham. Nestled near the Derbyshire border, it is strategically positioned between several towns, including Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Eastwood, Alfreton, Heanor, and Ripley, making it a key area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.

Population: 12,240 (2021)

District: Ashfield

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Area Information

Admin district: Ashfield
Parliamentary constituency: Ashfield
LSOA: Ashfield 012A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Selston.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Selston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Selston.

- 45 Stoney Lane, Selston, Nottinghamshire, NG16 6EU
Porch to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2026-03-26
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- 202 Mansfield Road, Selston, Nottinghamshire, NG16 6BB
Construction of 1no. Dormer bungalow
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2026-02-02
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- 90 Mansfield Road, Selston, Nottinghamshire, NG16 6ER
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2025-02-04
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A brief summary of Selston in Nottinghamshire

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

Selston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lower Bagthorpe. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Selston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bagthorpe Meadows 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 Selston

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Selston. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 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 Selston.

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Selston were full planning applications (19), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 83% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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