Householder Development

The Planning Department offers a free householder questionnaire service (PDF). This service will determine whether or not you require planning permission for your proposal. If you do need planning permission it may be beneficial to contact a planning officer in writing or by e-mail to discuss your proposal prior to submitting a formal planning application.You may wish to consult 'Supplementary Planning Guidance Note 2 - Residential Extensions' (PDF) for further guidance.

Major Development

For major developments it is important to discuss your proposals with the Planning Department at an early stage. For some of the major sites within the District Development Briefs have been published to guide future developments. Ashfield District Council is fully committed to the Development Team Approach; this provides a one stop shop for developers with major proposals. You may also wish to consult our Supplementary Planning Guidance Notes. You are advised to contact the Head of Planning Services or the Development Advice and Control Manager so that they appoint a lead officer to manage and coordinate your proposal.

Other Development / Consents

Pre application advice is also available for other types of applications such as telecommunications, businesses, listed buildings. You are advised to contact the Development Advice and Control Section in writing or by e-mail. Initial guidance can also be found by consulting our Supplementary Planning Guidance Notes, Telecommunications Register, Ashfield Local Plan Review and www.planningportal.gov.uk

Site History

For larger types of development the coordinating planning officer will automatically check the planning history for the site in question, this will include details of previous applications for the site, details of any development plan proposals for the site and details of previously stated views from all significant and relevant parties and statutory bodies where necessary.

Alternatively details can be found in the Ashfield Local Plan Review or you can search for planning applications dated back to 1993 by clicking on the following link Find a Planning Application. A planning register is available for inspection at the Council Offices in Kirkby-in-Ashfield.

If you require further information on site histories or want a site history to be carried out on a particular site please contact us in writing or by e-mail.

How to Access the Information?

Planning Officers can be contacted verbally and electronically during normal office hours. If it is not possible for you to contact the Department during these hours then you can e mail or write to us. Minicom, Braille and large print are all available upon request.

Validation Lists

To ensure that your application is valid you are encouraged to speak with a planning officer prior to submission to ensure you are submitting all of the necessary documents to process your application.

Click here to view the Validation Lists