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21st October 2024

Please be aware that there has been a change to the hearing programme.

Matter 11 - Viability and Monitoring will now be heard at a new start time of 14:00 on Wednesday 13th November 2024.

An updated draft hearing programme has been added to the examination library:

ID03 Draft Programme v3 November 2024 (PDF File, 104kb)

17th October 2024

Hearing statements have now been added to the examination library. 

If you have submitted a hearing statement, please check that your submission has been recorded correctly and if there are any issues please contact the Programme Officer.

8th October 2024

Please be aware that there has been a change to the hearing programme.

Matter 5 – Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation will now be heard at 09:30 on Wednesday 6th November 2024.

Matter 3 – Housing Land Supply will now be heard at 09:30 on Thursday 7th November 2024.

An updated draft hearing programme has been added to the examination library:

ID03 Draft Programme v2 November 2024 (PDF File, 104kb)

23rd September 2024

The following documents have been added to the Examination Library:

ID01 Inspector's Guidance Note Hearing Sessions November 2024 (PDF File, 180kb)

ID02 Inspector's Matters, Issues and Questions Hearing Sessions November 2024 (PDF File, 279kb)

ID03 Draft Programme v1 November 2024 (PDF File, 104kb)

20th September 2024

The following document has been added to the Examination Library:

NS01 Notice of Commencement of Examination Hearings (PDF File, 129kb)

19th September 2024

Information about the hearing sessions can be viewed on the Hearing Information section of the examination webpages.

The Programme Officer will be writing out to representors shortly with information on the hearing sessions.

22nd February 2024

Planning Inspector Hayden Baugh-Jones BA(Hons) DipLA MA CMLI has been appointed to undertake an independent examination into Newark & Sherwood District Council’s Amended Allocations & Development Management Development Plan Document (DPD).

18th January 2024

The Amended Allocations & Development Management Development Plan Document (DPD) was submitted to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities for independent examination. 

The Planning Inspectorate has provided a short guide for those who might be participating in a Local Plan Examination for the first time, they have also published a more detailed procedure guide for local plan examinations which provides detailed practical advice. There is further information about the Examination Process provided by the Government. 

Planning Inspector Hayden Baugh-Jones BA(Hons) DipLA MA CMLI has been appointed to undertake an independent examination into the soundness and legal compliance of Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Amended Allocations and Development Management Development Plan Document (the DPD).

The Inspector’s task will be to consider the soundness and legal compliance of the submitted DPD based on the criteria set out in paragraph 35 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2021 (the Framework) and associated regulations, namely the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, the Localism Act 2011 and the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012.

The Inspector will consider the representations made under Regulation 20 (in response to the Regulation 19 consultations undertaken) as far as they relate to soundness and legal compliance considerations. A number of informal debates will take place on the principal matters identified by the Inspector, these are termed Hearing Sessions.

At the end of the Examination the Inspector will prepare a report to the Council with precise recommendations, these recommendations may include modifications to the DPD.

Kerry Trueman of Programme Officer Solutions Ltd has been appointed as Programme Officer. The role of the Programme Officer is to independently coordinate the administration of the Examination and to liaise between the Planning Inspector, the Local Authority and other interested parties for the duration of the Examination. 

The Programme Officer can be contacted as follows:

Email: RA_Kerry.Trueman@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Postal Address: Pendragon House

1 Bertram Drive

Meols

Wirral

CH47 0LG

Telephone: 07582 310364 

The Examination Library includes all the documents submitted to the Secretary of State and also includes all the Examination Stage Documents. This includes subsequent statements and other relevant correspondence issued after submission of the draft Amended Allocations and Development Management DPD. This will be updated to include relevant material issued by the Planning Inspector, the Council and other parties during the examination process.

Hearing Dates 

10:00 Tuesday 5th November 2024

09:30 Wednesday 6^th November 2024

09:30 Thursday 7th November 2024

10:00 Tuesday 12th November 2024

09:30 Wednesday 13^th November 2024

09:30 Thursday 14th November 2024 (reserve day)

For a more detailed hearing programme, please see ID03 Draft Programme v3 November 2024 (PDF File, 104kb)

Hearing Information

The hearing sessions will be held at:

Civic Suite

Castle House

Great North Road

Newark

Notts

NG24 1BY

Observing

Limited seating will be provided for observers to observe the hearing sessions.

If you wish to observe the sessions, please refrain from sitting in any reserved seats, as these are reserved for those participating in the hearing session.

The hearing sessions will not be livestreamed.

Car parking

Pay and display car parking is available at the front and side of Castle House with public parking nearby at Riverside Arena and the Riverside Car Parks. For alternative options, visit the Council’s car parking page.

Public transport

Castle House is next to Newark Castle train station and is a 15 minute walk from Newark Northgate train station.

To reach Castle House by bus, you can plan your journey on Nottinghamshire County Council’s route planner.

Accessibility

The main entrance is wheelchair accessible and adapted toilets are provided at the venue.

If you have any specific requirements, please let the Programme Officer know as soon as possible.