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Tree and woodland strategy

Tree and woodland strategy

Last updated: 08 September 2025

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Allotments

Find out where our allotments are, and how to join the waiting list as well as how much they cost a year & facilities available on your plot

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Leisure, swimming and sports

Get fit and stay healthy in our leisure centres & sports facilities at Hucknall, Sutton and Kirkby.

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Outdoor recreation and sports facilities

Find out where you can play sports outdoors in Ashfield

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Sports pitch application 2025/2026 season

Make an application for on our our grass pitches.

Last updated: 19 September 2025

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Sports pitch site information

Do you want to hire one of our sports pitches? We have several available with goal posts and some with changing room facilities.

Last updated: 08 September 2025

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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: 23 September 2025

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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: 10 October 2025

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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: 09 September 2025

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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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Planning enforcement register

Search for planning enforcement notices in the enforcement and land charges register for Ashfield. See notices on a local area map.

Last updated: 09 December 2025

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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: 10 September 2025

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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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