Mansfield Council approves – of planning applications, based on 1,947 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Mansfield is closely in line with the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 1,947 decided applications on record (March 2021 to September 2026), Mansfield Council approved – of planning applications. The national average approval rate across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Mansfield council planning portal records · Data to 29 September 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in Mansfield.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | – | – | 1,376 | – |
| Discharge of Conditions | – | – | 569 | – |
| Trees | – | – | 310 | – |
| Change of Use | – | – | 249 | – |
| Other | – | – | 249 | – |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | – | – | 157 | – |
| Prior Approval | – | – | 143 | – |
| Advertisement | – | – | 102 | – |
| Listed Building | – | – | 81 | – |
A loft conversion in one ward can have a 90% approval rate. In the next ward, 55%. The free check tells you which side you're on, your free property report is emailed in minutes.
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central | – | – | 232 | – |
| Oakham | – | – | 226 | – |
| Berry Hill | – | – | 178 | – |
| Rufford | – | – | 138 | – |
| Lindhurst | – | – | 133 | – |
| Southwell | – | – | 122 | – |
| Vale | – | – | 119 | – |
| Grange Farm | – | – | 110 | – |
| Newlands | – | – | 107 | – |
| Rock Hill | – | – | 105 | – |
| Thompsons | – | – | 99 | – |
| Yeoman Hill | – | – | 96 | – |
| Meden | – | – | 95 | – |
| Warsop Carrs | – | – | 94 | – |
| Carr Bank | – | – | 94 | – |
| Sherwood | – | – | 91 | – |
| Ling Forest | – | – | 90 | – |
| Manor | – | – | 87 | – |
| Eakring | – | – | 84 | – |
| Market Warsop | – | – | 82 | – |
| Netherfield | – | – | 77 | – |
| Pleasley | – | – | 70 | – |
| Hornby | – | – | 69 | – |
| Bancroft | – | – | 68 | – |
| Maun Valley | – | – | 67 | – |
Showing top 25 of 38 wards by volume. Your free property report includes the full ward breakdown.
See full ward breakdown →How Mansfield’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, unchanged since 2021.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from Mansfield council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/0422/FUL Wainwright | INSTALLATION OF EXTERNAL WALL INSULATION AND RENDER FINISH | Approved |
| 2026/0270/FUL Newlands | ERECTION OF A DETACHED DWELLING TO THE REAR OF 15 CLIPSTONE ROAD EAST TO INCLUDE | Approved |
| 2026/0185/COU Ling Forest | CHANGE OF USE OF DWELLING (USE CLASS C3) TO CHILDRENS HOME (USE CLASS C2) FOR A | Approved |
| 2026/0356/LBW Manor | LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR REPLACEMENT WINDOWS | Approved |
| 2025/0729/COU Market Warsop | CHANGE OF USE AND INTERNAL REMODELLING OF HOTEL TO PROVIDE 7 BEDROOM HOTEL/GUEST | Approved |
| 2026/0410/HHA Mill Lane | DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE | Approved |
| 2026/0414/LBW Central | LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR REPLACEMENT OF EXTERNAL SIGNAGE. | Approved |
| 2026/0325/FUL Oakham | SELF BUILD RESIDENTIAL DWELLING | Approved |
| 2026/0208/COU Rock Hill | RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR THE CHANGE OF USE FROM A 5 BEDROOM HMO (USE CLASS | Approved |
| 2025/0159/VCON Lindhurst | APPLICATION TO VARY CONDITIONS 5 (DRIVES AND PARKING AREA SURFACING) AND 12 (CYC | Approved |
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Based on 1,947 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Mansfield is –. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 1,947 planning decisions from Mansfield council. – were approved and – were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, March 2021 to September 2026.
The average approval rate in Mansfield is –, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
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