Underwood, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Underwood, Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Underwood are administered by Ashfield District Council. View the full Ashfield District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Underwood
Underwood is a picturesque hilltop village in the civil parish of Selston, Nottinghamshire, with a population of 2,953 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Nestled in the former coal mining region of the Hidden Valleys, it offers stunning views of the Erewash Valley and the Southern Pennines. Conveniently located near junction 27 of the M1, Underwood is bordered by Bagthorpe, Selston, Brinsley, and Moorgreen, providing easy access to local amenities and attractions, including the gardens of Felley Priory.
Population: 2,953
District: Selston
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Area Information
- Admin district: Amber Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Amber Valley
- LSOA: Amber Valley 017D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Underwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Underwood.
- 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 Underwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Underwood.
- - 112 Mansfield Road, Underwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5FE
Single storey detached ancillary residential annex
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - 56 Palmerston Street, Underwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5GL
Detached bungalow to rear and convert existing dwelling into 2no. SemI detached dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 112 Mansfield Road, Underwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5FE
Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed use - siting of a caravan/mobile home within the residential curtilage
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - 22 De Morgan Close, Underwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5EU
Application for works to a tree subject to a tree preservation order refno.036 - Removal of oak tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 112 Mansfield Road, Underwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5FE
Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed development - siting of annexe/mobile home within the residential curtilage
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Miners Welfare Cricket Ground, Church Lane, Underwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5FS
Replacement of cricket practice facility
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 110 Church Lane, Underwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5FS
Application to remove condition 18 of planning permission v/2024/0346 - ground investigations scheme
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 89A Palmerston Street, Underwood, Nottinghamshire
Proposal for detached garage
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Felley Ranch, Felley Mill Lane South, Underwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5DQ
Agricultural barn
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 10 De Morgan Close, Underwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5EU
Application for treeworks to an oak tree tpo ref no 036 - crown reduction, crown clean, crown lift to balance the canopy
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 23 Main Road, Underwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5GP
Change of use from offices to 4x 1 bedroom flats
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Ginger Giraffe Micropub And Gin Bar, The Old Bus Depot, 15 Alfreton Road, Underwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5GA
Change of use from warehouse to additional room for existing micro pub
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - Underwood Post Office, 31 Main Road, Underwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5GP
Change of use of ground floor from post office to residential
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - Unit 1 Sitting Pretty, Cordy Lane, Underwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5FD
Change of use from industry (class e) to educational training facility (class f)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - 125 Cordy Lane, Underwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5FD
Orangery and extension to existing garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2021-06-08
View full details - - Willow Court Interiors, Willow Court, 4 Cordy Lane, Underwood, Nottinghamshire
Application to vary condition 11 of planning permission v/2020/0512 to change layout of unit 4a
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2021-02-15
View full details - - Willow Court Interiors, Willow Court, 4 Cordy Lane, Underwood, Nottinghamshire
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 of planning permission v/2020/0512 - drainage
Status: Permitted | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2021-02-03
View full details - - Willow Court Interiors, Willow Court, 4 Cordy Lane, Underwood, Nottinghamshire
2 Storey extension to existing unit and erection of 3no. Units for business b1, b2 and b8 class use
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2020-08-04
View full details - - 125 Cordy Lane, Underwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5FD
Re siting of existing storage unit and fencing
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2018-10-10
View full details - - 125 Cordy Lane, Underwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5FD
New storage unit and temporary retention of existing container
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Ashfield | Date: 2017-06-05
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A brief summary of Underwood in Nottinghamshire
Underwood is a picturesque hilltop village in the civil parish of Selston, Nottinghamshire, with a population of 2,953 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Nestled in the former coal mining region of the Hidden Valleys, it offers stunning views of the Erewash Valley and the Southern Pennines. Conveniently located near junction 27 of the M1, Underwood is bordered by Bagthorpe, Selston, Brinsley, and Moorgreen, providing easy access to local amenities and attractions, including the gardens of Felley Priory. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,953. It sits within the Selston district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Underwood a particularly low-crime area.
Underwood 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 Underwood includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bagthorpe Meadows SSSI, Friezeland Grassland SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Underwood 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 Underwood
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Underwood. Of these, 17% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Underwood.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Underwood were full planning applications (13), outline applications (4), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.