How long do planning decisions take near South Muskham?

The average planning decision time near South Muskham is 78 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 South Muskham?

The planning approval rate near South Muskham is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near South Muskham?

The most common type of planning application near South Muskham is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near South Muskham?

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South Muskham, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near South Muskham, Nottinghamshire.

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About South Muskham

South Muskham is a quaint village and civil parish in Nottinghamshire, England, situated just west of the River Trent and the A1 road, approximately 2 miles north of Newark-upon-Trent. The parish, which also encompasses the hamlet of Little Carlton, had a population of 494 in the 2011 census, declining to 469 by 2021. This rural locale offers potential for planning applications, particularly in residential and community development, amidst its picturesque setting near the Lincolnshire border.

Population: 469 (2021)

District: Newark and Sherwood

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Area Information

Admin district: Newark and Sherwood
Parliamentary constituency: Newark
LSOA: Newark and Sherwood 012D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near South Muskham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 South Muskham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near South Muskham.

- Eden Great North Road South Muskham Newark On Trent NG23 6DY
Proposed detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2025-11-12
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A brief summary of South Muskham in Nottinghamshire

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

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Planning Activity in South Muskham

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near South Muskham. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 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 South Muskham.

The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near South Muskham were full planning applications (4). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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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