Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire · England · Town
About Sutton In Ashfield
Sutton-in-Ashfield is a vibrant market town in Nottinghamshire, England, boasting a population of 36,404 as of 2021. As the largest town in the Ashfield district, it is strategically located just four miles west of Mansfield, two miles from the Derbyshire border, and 12 miles north of Nottingham, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Ashfield
- Parliamentary constituency: Ashfield
- LSOA: Ashfield 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sutton In Ashfield.
- 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 Sutton In Ashfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
490 planning applications found near Sutton In Ashfield.
- - 78 Hardwick Lane, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5EJ
External wall insulation and render
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Clement Taylor Menswear, 6 Brook Street, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 1AL
Change of use of first and second floor to create 3no. Self-contained flats including a first floor extension, one dormer window, and shop front alterations to create access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Telephone Exchange, Hardwick Street, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 1BU
Proposed installation of replacement emergency generator with associated 1no. Flue and 2no. Louvres
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 2 Portland Street, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 4AW
Off road parking at front of property including vehicle access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Thomas House First And Second Floor, Portland Square, Low Street, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 1AZ
Change of use to the first and second floor from dance studio to 4no. Self contained 1 bedroom flats
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Vencomatic (Gb) Ltd, 7A New Street, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 1BW
Change of use from first floor office to one bedroom flat
Status: Undecided | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 36 Low Street, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 1DG
Change of use of part ground, first and second floors to six flats including second floor extension and external alterations. New and replacement windows. Replacement shop front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Matalan Retail Ltd, Station Road, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5FH
Advertisement consent for amendments to the external sign zones with additional suspended illuminated signs to the tower side returns
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Matalan Retail Ltd, Station Road, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5FH
Removal of frontage external canopy, replace the store entrance doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 39 Station Road, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5FF
Outline proposal for single dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 9 Low Street, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 - scheme of sound mitigation of planning permission v/2024/0193
Status: Undecided | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 46 Nesbitt Street, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5DZ
External wall insulation to all elevations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Thorneycroft, 26 Thornton Street, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5DT
Two storey extension to the side and rear, single storey extension to the front garage and bay windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 15 Nesbitt Street, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5DY
Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of 4no. SemI detached dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Ashfield Tyres, 12 Cursham Street, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5FD
Front extension and increase in height of existing flat roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2025-12-08
View full details - - The Lawn Visitor Centre, The Lawn Pleasure Grounds, Lawn Lane, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5FU
Discharge the biodiversity net gain informative of planning permission v/2024/0379
Status: Permitted | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - Wilkinson, Outram Street, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 4AB
Replacement windows to the front and side elevations, removal of two external doors
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2025-11-05
View full details - - The Morven Rooms, Morven Avenue, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 1AN
Non material amendment following planning permission v/2024/0621 - demolition storage and boiler housing for new disabled ramp
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - 44 Station Road, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5FH
Change of use from retail (class e) to open storage (b8)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - 4 Cowpasture Lane, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5AF
Detached garden room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2025-09-18
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A brief summary of Sutton In Ashfield in Nottinghamshire
Sutton-in-Ashfield is a vibrant market town in Nottinghamshire, England, boasting a population of 36,404 as of 2021. As the largest town in the Ashfield district, it is strategically located just four miles west of Mansfield, two miles from the Derbyshire border, and 12 miles north of Nottingham, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sutton In Ashfield a particularly low-crime area.
Sutton In Ashfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sutton in Ashfield Church and Market Place. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sutton In Ashfield 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 Sutton In Ashfield
In the last 24 months, 122 planning applications were submitted near Sutton In Ashfield. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Sutton In Ashfield.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Sutton In Ashfield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sutton In Ashfield were full planning applications (55), advertising consent (11), tree works (10). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 118 smaller schemes were submitted.
10 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 33 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 78 applications
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