Outbuilding / garden room planning approval in Newark and Sherwood
Based on decisions in the last 5 years, as of 26 Jun 2026.
Of 84 outbuilding / garden room planning applications decided by Newark and Sherwood in the last 5 years, 96% were approved. This is the council's track record for this kind of work. It is a useful gauge before you apply, not a guarantee for any one application.
Other work in Newark and Sherwood
- Extension : 94% approved (305 decided)
- Tree work : 98% approved (247 decided)
- Rear extension : 95% approved (150 decided)
- Demolition : 97% approved (139 decided)
- New dwelling : 87% approved (82 decided)
- Change of use : 88% approved (69 decided)
- Boundary wall / fence / gates : 98% approved (64 decided)
- Side extension : 94% approved (63 decided)
Method
Approval rate = approved ÷ (approved + refused) over the public planning decisions we hold for Newark and Sherwood, matched to a type of work from the application description. We lead with the last few years so the figure reflects how Newark and Sherwood decides today, with the longer record as context. A rate is only shown once there are enough decided applications for it to be reliable. We publish aggregate figures only, never an individual application or applicant name. Read the full method and limits.