Making a planning application
As the local planning authority, we’re responsible for all aspects of the planning application process. For further information and guidance to assist you with your submission visit our submitting an application page. You may also find our do I need planning permission page useful prior to submitting an application.
Building Control
For information regarding our building control service, including making a building regulations application, visit the East Midlands Building Consultancy.
Duty planner service
If you can't find the answer to your question on our website, you can also call our duty planner service on 01636 650 000 to talk to a member of the team for advice on your development.
Our service operates Monday to Friday each week between 2pm and 5pm via phone. If, as part of that conversation, the planner considers that a meeting would be beneficial, one will be suggested. This will preferably be by Microsoft Teams (information can still be shared via screen) or within the office at Castle House in Newark. The date and time for the meeting will be arranged with you as part of the phone call.
This service will not offer any advice which must be obtained through a formal application process. The planner may advise you to use our pre-application advice service for which a formal submission and fee is required.
From Monday 23rd December 2024, the Planning Development Service will be operating on a reduced basis during the Christmas period. The Duty Service will not operate on bank holidays as normal, but on other days will only be available between 2pm and 3.30pm. Please note that officers may not be available to meet you in the office during this period, so please call ahead to avoid disappointment. If your matter is urgent, please contact planning@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk. We appreciate your patience and look forward to returning to normal arrangements on Monday 6th January 2025.