West Retford, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Retford, Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in West Retford are administered by Bassetlaw District Council. View the full Bassetlaw District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About West Retford
West Retford, or East Retford, is a thriving market town in the Bassetlaw District of Nottinghamshire, situated on the banks of the River Idle and the Chesterfield Canal. With a population of 23,740 as of the 2021 census, it is conveniently located 26 miles east of Sheffield and 31 miles north-east of Nottingham, with the A1 road providing easy access. This strategic position makes it an attractive area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £234,135 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bassetlaw
- Parliamentary constituency: Bassetlaw
- LSOA: Bassetlaw 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Retford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West 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 West Retford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near West Retford.
- 26/00508/HSE · Received: Thu 30 Apr 2026 · Validated: Fri 01 May 2026 - 11 North Road Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7XF
Alteration of Existing Garden Wall and Installation of Bin Stores
Status: Undecided | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2026-05-01 - - St Giles School Babworth Road Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7NJ
To Install a Covered Walkway and Canopy
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 13 Lime Grove Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7YH
Erect Single Storey Front Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - 52 Galway Crescent Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7XX
Remove Existing Conservatory and Erect Brick Built Lean to Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 112 North Road Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7XN
Outline Application with Some Matters Reserved (Approval Being Sought for Access) for Proposed Demolition of Existing Buildings and Erection of One Block of Six Flats
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 36 West Furlong Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7LN
Single Storey Annex in Rear Garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - Trinity Square Hospital Road Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7BD
Carry Out Works to Trees Within a Conservation Area - Sycamore (T1) Remove to Ground Level, Crimson Plum (T2) Top to Height of 15ft, Sycamore (T3) Thin Out and Deadwood, Sycamore (T4) Thin Out and Dea
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2023-01-16
View full details - - Retford Lawn Tennis Club Hospital Road Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7BD
Change of Two Previously Grassed Redundant Tennis Courts to Two Porous Asphalt Hard Surface Courts with Fencing
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2022-01-27
View full details - - 42 Elizabethan Gardens Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7WP
Works to Trees Covered by a TPO T1 and T2 (Sycamores) Crown Reduction from 22m by 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2021-08-19
View full details - - 39 Babworth Road Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7BP
Remove One Lime Tree (T1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2020-06-10
View full details - - Trinity Hospital, Hospital Road, Retford, DN22 7BD
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT TO ERECT SATELLITE DISH AND EXTERNAL AERIAL WITH EXTERNAL CABLE FEEDS AROUND THE BUILDING
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2010-07-26
View full details - - Trinity Hospital, Hospital Road, Retford, Notts, DN22 7BD
ERECT SATELLITE DISH AND EXTERNAL AERIAL WITH EXTERNAL CABLE FEEDS AROUND THE BUILDING. (RESUBMISSION OF APPLICATION 01/10/00067)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2010-06-14
View full details - - Trinity Hospital, Hospital Road, Retford, Notts, DN22 7BD
ERECT SATELLITE DISH AND EXTERNAL AERIAL WITH EXTERNAL CABLE FEEDS AROUND THE BUILDING
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2010-03-31
View full details - - Trinity Hospital, Hospital Road, Retford, Notts, DN22 7BD
ERECT SATELLITE DISH AND EXTERNAL AERIAL WITH EXTERNAL CABLE FEEDS AROUND THE BUILDING
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2010-03-10
View full details - - Dukeries Cheshire Home, Hospital Road, Retford, Notts, DN22 7BD
DEMOLISH EXISTING MAIN CARE HOME BUILDING, CREATE 14 TWO BEDROOM DWELLINGS INCLUDING THE CONVERSION OF TWO EXISTING BUILDINGS INTO 2 DWELLINGS AND CONSTRUCT NEW ACCESS (RE-SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION 01
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2010-02-11
View full details - - Dukeries Cheshire Home, Hospital Road, Retford, Notts, DN22 7BD
DEMOLISH EXISTING MAIN CARE HOME BUILDING, CREATE 14 TWO BEDROOM DWELLINGS INCLUDING THE CONVERSION OF TWO EXISTING BUILDINGS INTO 2 DWELLINGS AND CONSTRUCT NEW ACCESS
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2009-09-02
View full details - - St Josephs Church, Babworth Road, Retford, Notts
ERECT TWO, SINGLE STOREY EXTENSIONS TO CHURCH
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2008-11-10
View full details - - 1 Lime Tree Avenue, Retford, Notts
CHANGE OF USE BACK TO RESIDENTIAL
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2006-12-06
View full details - - Scooter Store Trinity Hospital, Hospital Road, Retford DN22 7AZ
ERECT SCOOTER STORE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2006-09-25
View full details - - Land Off, Babworth Road, Babworth Bridge, Retford
ERECT 2 No 2 STOREY APARTMENTS
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2006-08-01
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A brief summary of West Retford in Nottinghamshire
West Retford, or East Retford, is a thriving market town in the Bassetlaw District of Nottinghamshire, situated on the banks of the River Idle and the Chesterfield Canal. With a population of 23,740 as of the 2021 census, it is conveniently located 26 miles east of Sheffield and 31 miles north-east of Nottingham, with the A1 road providing easy access. This strategic position makes it an attractive area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in West Retford show an average sale price of £234,135, 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 West Retford a particularly low-crime area.
West Retford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Retford Station, 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around West Retford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sutton and Lound Gravel Pits SSSI. 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, West 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 West Retford
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near West Retford. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 103 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near West Retford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 103 days, decisions near West Retford take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near West Retford were tree works (24), full planning applications (9), listed building and heritage (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (57% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 42 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 8 applications
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