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Farnsfield planning approval rate

Farnsfield ward in Newark & Sherwood has a 91.6% approval rate based on 285 planning decisions. Newark & Sherwood overall: 87.4%.

Last updated: March 2026

91.6%
ward approval rate
285
Decisions
261
Approved
24
Refused
87.4%
Newark & Sherwood average

Farnsfield sits slightly above the Newark & Sherwood average, with a 4.2 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Farnsfield compares

Farnsfield ward (285 decided)
91.6%
Newark & Sherwood overall (9,966 decided)
87.4%
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Recent decisions in Farnsfield

Replacement and relocation of cricket nets · Tue 25 Nov 2025
Approved
Demolition of existing conservatory and replace with traditionally built extensi · Mon 24 Nov 2025
Approved
The lime tree on the boundary edge of our property and the unmade lane which ser · Mon 10 Nov 2025
Approved
External silicone rendering of all brickwork to house and garage · Thu 30 Oct 2025
Approved
Remove 2no shop windows from front elevation of retail unit, Reduce opening size · Fri 17 Oct 2025
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 9,966 decisions.

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