Western Marsh To East Leicestershire Data via plota.co.uk

Decided 26/01054/CONSUL

Utility infrastructure

Council

Newark and Sherwood 3.9/10

Date received

6 Jul 2026

Date validated

6 Jul 2026

Description

Request for comments on Draft Statement of Community Consultation (SoCC) in connection with Weston Marsh to East Leicestershire, a proposal by National Grid for a development consent order under the Planning Act 2008 to upgrade the electricity transmission network between Lincolnshire and the East Midlands. Data via plota.co.uk

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Newark and Sherwood

Planning Authority Score

3.9/10

Below average

#198 of 296 councils

Relevant to this application:

Householder decisions

Newark and Sherwood is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #241 out of 296. 54% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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Newark and Sherwood decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

92%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #88 of 296

96%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #55 of 296

50%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #241 of 296

54%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #244 of 296

80%

Minor dwellings approved

110 decided (1-9 homes)

88%

Major dwellings approved

25 decided (10+ homes)

82%

Change of use approved

33 decided

767

Total decisions

63 refused in the year to March 2026