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Outdoor sports bookings policy

This policy sets out Ashfield District Council’s procedures relating to the hire of outdoor sporting / other recreational facilities and public open spaces.

Last updated: 19 September 2025

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Event planning

Whether your event is large or small, we can offer advice about the planning process, as well as guidance on the requirements of hosting your event.

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Planning and building control

Find out about planning applications and if you need permission, building control and other planning matters.

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Planning applications

Planning applications in Ashfield. Find out if you need permission for home improvements, self-build, commercial projects or change of use.

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Pre-application planning advice

Get advice before you submit your planning application. Low cost. Quick response. Householder planning and developer schemes.

Last updated: 09 April 2026

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Check what affects your property

Online mapping to show information on your property including what may affect planning permission or building control.

Last updated: 01 October 2025

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Do I need planning permission?

Some developments need planning permission, others are 'permitted development' - check whether you need permission for your proposal.

Last updated: 09 September 2025

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Planning process explained

Making a planning application in Ashfield? See how the process works and how long it takes to get a decision after comments and consultation.

Last updated: 09 September 2025

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Apply for permission

Home improvements or a bigger planning project in Ashfield? Apply and pay online for your planning application. Check adopted validation list.

Last updated: 11 June 2026

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Search planning applications

Search planning applications in Ashfield. Comment on live planning applications. View comments on live planning applications.

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Weekly planning applications list

View all valid planning applications made to Ashfield District Council in the last 7 days. Comment on live applications.

Last updated: 08 December 2025

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View or comment on a planning application

What we take into account and what we don't from comments made on planning applications. Comment now on live planning applications in Ashfield.

Last updated: 18 May 2026

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Report a breach of planning control

Suspect a planning development is happening without planning permission? Work to trees or land in poor condition? Report a breach of planning control.

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High hedge complaints

High hedges and light loss can be a problem. If you can't resolve with your neighbour you can make a complaint to us.

Last updated: 09 September 2025

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Breach of planning report form

Breach of planning report form

Last updated: 11 February 2026

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Planning appeals

Unhappy with a planning decision made in Ashfield? Make an appeal online to the Planning Inspectorate and view documents through our online system.

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Section 106

Find out about Section 106 and developer agreements, which make a development proposal acceptable, in planning terms, when it wouldn't be otherwise.

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Local plan

The Local Plan is a framework to guide planning decisions to meet the needs of Ashfield.

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Current development plan

The statutory Development Plan is the starting point in the consideration of planning applications for the development or use of land.

Last updated: 09 September 2025

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Statement of community involvement

Find out how we involve and consult with people, communities, businesses and other organisations on planning matters.

Last updated: 09 September 2025

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Call for sites (SHELAA)

Strategic Housing and Employment Land Availability Assessment (SHELAA). Submit land for development. Tell us about brownfield sites for development potential.

Last updated: 17 November 2025

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Monitoring

View our annual monitoring report and monitoring reports on housing land, employment land, and retail floorspace in Ashfield.

Last updated: 14 July 2026

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Kirkby town centre spatial masterplan

Find out what improvements will be made to Kirkby in the Kirkby town centre spatial masterplan

Last updated: 09 September 2025

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Hucknall town centre masterplan

Find out what improvements will be made to Hucknall in the Hucknall town centre masterplan.

Last updated: 09 September 2025

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Sutton town centre spatial masterplan

See our plan for guiding development and improvements through to 2029 in Sutton in Ashfield town centre - set out in our spatial masterplan

Last updated: 09 September 2025

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