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Copyright or document restrictions - Disclaimer for viewing planning applications
All plans, drawings, maps and material submitted to the Council and those that appear on this site are protected by Section 47 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. Unless the 1988 Act provides a relevant exception to copyright, you may onl...
Amendments to an approved application - Planning process and services
Sometimes, you may want to make changes to a proposal which already has planning permission. This may be some time after the original planning permission was granted, given that permissions last at least three years from the date of the original deci...
Decision - Planning process and services
Once a decision has been made we will send out a decision notice to the applicant or their agent. Further information is available on our . If your application is refused and you do not believe the decision was correct, or you wish to appeal agains...
Made Neighbourhood Plans
The following neighbourhood plans have now been completed and approved. These plans now form part of the development plan for the district and will be used in the determination of planning applications....
Neigbourhood Plans - Parish & Town Councils
Many parish councils have created, or are in the process of creating, a Neighbourhood Plan. These are powerful tools for communities to have a say on future planning and can set out a vision for an area. Find out more about including places that hav...
Validation and registration - Planning process and services
When we receive any application we check that it has all the information we need to make it valid. This is set out in the Council’s . We will write to you to ask for more information if you have not provided it with your application. We will also c...
Fernwood Neighbourhood Plan
The Fernwood Neighbourhood Plan went to referendum on 28 September 2017 and was successful with 295 voting in favour and 48 against. As a result the Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the development plan and can be used in the determination of p...
Other planning policy information
Building homes and workplaces means there’s more need for infrastructure like schools and transport links. We’ve created a comprehensive plan for creating infrastructure to support growth through the introduction of a on new builds in the distri...
What happens at the meeting? - Planning committee
The chairperson will open the meeting. One of our officers will then give details of the application. Usually the chairperson and the vice-chairperson will propose and second the Officer recommendation. This is to open up the discussion and does ...
Fiskerton-cum-Morton Neighbourhood Plan
The Fiskerton-cum-Morton Neighbourhood Plan passed the referendum held on 12 December 2019. As a consequence, the plan now forms part of the development plan for the district and can be used in the determination of planning applications in the ne...
Site visits - Planning process and services
We visit every application site in order to assess the proposal in situ. This will normally be within the first four weeks. The case officer will look at the plans, make notes and take photographs of the site for the case file as required....
Epperstone Neighbourhood Plan
The Epperstone Neighbourhood Plan passed the referendum held on 12 December 2019. As a consequence, the plan now forms part of the development plan for the district and can be used in the determination of planning applications in the neighbourhood ar...
Farnsfield Neighbourhood Plan
The submission Farnsfield Neighbourhood Plan went to referendum on 28 September 2017 and was successful with 620 voting in favour and 45 against. As a result the Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the development plan and can be used in the determi...
Heritage asset recording - Heritage assets and planning
We might request that you undertake heritage asset analysis and recording during our pre-application discussions. Often this is done to better understand the significance of the asset, including its condition and structural complexity. Recording is a...
Previous stages of the Plan Review - Plan Review
More information on the  is available on our website....
Bulcote Neighbourhood Plan
The Referendum for the Bulcote Neighbourhood Plan was held on the 6 May 2021, which the plan passed. As a result the Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for the District. Bulcote Referendum Neighbourhood Plan (PDF File, 8,664k...
Serious Violence Response Planning
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts (PCSC) Act 2022 provides new duties in respect to Serious Violence. The Serious Violence Duty requires councils and local services work together to share information and target interventions to prevent and re...
Kings Clipstone Neighbourhood Plan
This version of the Kings Clipstone Neighbourhood Plan went to referendum on 31Â January 2019 and was successful with 97 voting in favour, 16 against and 1 rejected. As a result, the Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the development plan and can b...
Plants for bugs - Gardening for wildlife
The RHS Science project plants for bugs found that the best way to support invertebrates in gardens and promote a healthy ecosystem, is to choose plantings biased towards British native plants and encourage dense vegetation, while leaving some patch...
What should be included in the HIA? - Heritage assets and planning
The level of information submitted should be appropriate and proportionate to the significance of the heritage asset and the potential impact of the development proposal. For example, for an application that includes substantial demolition of a herit...
Southwell Neighbourhood Plan
Southwell worked on its Neighbourhood Plan between July 2012 through to its submission to Newark and Sherwood District Council in November 2015. Following submission, it was made available for public consultation between 12 November 2015 and 8 Januar...
Our plans - Ollerton Town Centre Regeneration
We are pleased to be able to share our latest plans with you through our Public Consultation process, which will help inform the final designs for our planning application submission. These plans and visuals will be on display at our drop-in event at...
Preferred Approach Consultation - Previous stages of plan review
Having reviewed the comments received on the Issues Paper and brought together the necessary evidence base, we consulted on our preferred approach to the Plan Review with three papers: The Preferred Approach - Strategy consultation (29 July to 23 ...
Assessing the significance of the heritage asset - Heritage assets and planning
Understanding the significance of the heritage asset is the crucial first step and should come before designing a proposal. The HIA needs to be appropriate and proportionate to the significance of the asset, the impact on that significance and the sc...
I already have to include a design and access statement. Do I still need a HIA? - Heritage assets and planning
Yes. The HIA may form part of the design and access statement but the design and access statement is not a substitute for it....
Who should prepare the HIA? - Heritage assets and planning
The level of detail in the assessment will depend on the heritage asset and the extent of the proposal. The HIA should be written by anyone competent to do so. In some cases, this may be the heritage asset owner but, for a complex heritage asset with...
Consulting the Historic Environment Record (HER) - Heritage assets and planning
The NPPF also says that, as a minimum, you should consult the relevant Historic Environment Record (HER). The HER will typically include digitised records of archaeological sites and finds, historic buildings, and historic parks and gardens. The Nott...
Heritage assets and building regulations - Heritage assets and planning
Building regulations set standards for design and construction order to ensure reasonable standards of access, health and safety. The regulations apply to most new buildings, as well as many alterations to existing buildings, including listed buildin...
Your data - Planning appeals
The personal information you provide will only be used to process the application you have made to us. Find out more in our ....
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) - Planning decisions
For more information on this charge, visit our page....
Your data - Planning enforcement
The personal information you provide will only be used to process the application you have made to us. Find out more about how we use your data in our ....
Your data - Planning feedback
The personal information you provide will only be used to process the application you have made to us. Find out more in our ....
Planning privacy notice
Newark and Sherwood District Council | Castle House, Great North Road, Newark, NG24 1BY | 01636 650000 | privacy@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk The UK Data Privacy legislation, give individuals the right to be informed about how organisations use their per...
How we store and how long we keep information about you - Planning privacy notice
Your information is securely stored. We will hold your personal information in line with the Council’s retention schedule. At its expiry date the information will be reviewed, and only retained where there is an ongoing requirement to retain for a ...
Your data protection rights - Planning privacy notice
Under data protection law, you have rights including: Your right of access - You have the right to ask us for copies of your personal information. Your right to rectification - You have the right to ask us to rectify personal information you think i...
How to complain - Planning privacy notice
If you have any concerns about our use of your personal information, you can make a complaint to us at  privacy@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk   You can also complain to the ICO if you are unhappy with how we have used your data. The ICO’s address:Â...
Publicity and consultation - Planning process and services
We consult various bodies to obtain their expert view on your application. These bodies might include the Highway Authority, Natural England or The Environment Agency. Depending on the type and location of the development we’ll then do some or all...
Consideration - Planning process and services
The application will be assessed by the case officer who will take into account current , consultation responses and comments from local residents....
What information will be removed - View or comment on a planning application
To ensure that we are able to demonstrate a fair and transparent process, the following information will be removed from any comments we receive from interested third parties and will not be published online or shared: telephone number email address...
Nottinghamshire Local Biodiversity Action Plan - Biodiversity and landscape
The Nottinghamshire local biodiversity action plan seeks to focus resources to conserve and enhance biodiversity through local partnerships. It’s part of a national approach to biodiversity and identifies important species and habitats in our area...
National legislation - Evidence Base Library
ND1 Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (PDF File, 4,841kb) ND2 Town and Country Planning Regulations 2004 (PDF File, 118kb) ND3Â Town and Country Planning (Local Development) (England) (Amendment) Regs 2008 (PDF File, 97kb) ND4 Town and Country ...
Tree Plantings at Vicar Water Country Park - Vicar Water Country Park
In association with our partners we have planted 4.4 hectares of native woodland on previously grazed land at Vicar Water Country Park. This area of the park is called Vicardale. The tree planting forms part of the Defra funded Trees for Climate proj...
Planting a hedge at home - Protecting trees and hedgerows
Most hedges are formed from plants that naturally want to be trees, so face and top trimming is usually needed once or twice a year to keep them tidy. Hedges can last for many years if properly maintained making them reliable and cost effective. Most...
Green Plan It Challenge - Greener schools programme
The RHS Green Plan It initiative challenges Year 8 and 9 students to design and create a model of a garden for their school or community....
Conservation area management plans - Conservation areas
Once a conservation area is designated, we have a duty to preserve and enhance its character. Regularly reviewed appraisals, identifying threats and opportunities, can be developed into management plans promoting beneficial change....
Shrub beds and planters - Grounds maintenance service
We take time and care with cutting and shaping shrub beds and raised planters twice each year. We generally cut these through November to February and visit again in July and August....
Plants for bees and butterflies - Gardening for wildlife
Wild bees and other pollinators are in decline. One way gardeners can help is by planting garden flowers that provide forage for a wide variety of pollinating insects. There are lots of great plants for bees and butterflies and here’s a list of som...
Update on Chestnut Lodge
Specific questions regarding Chestnut Lodge, Barnby Road, Planning Application...
Planting for the future - Trees and nature conservation
We’re currently undertaking an ambitious tree planting programme - and we need your help. In July 2019, we joined other local authorities across the country in declaring a climate emergency and in doing so, we’ve pledged to work towards developin...
Supporting Documents - Previous stages of plan review
Most of the documents that support the Plan Review are available to view in the  library....