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Notice of Referendum - 12 February 2026 Neighbourhood Plan Referendum
The Notice of Referendum (PDF File, 130kb) was published on Thursday 8 January 2026 and publicised the referendum....
Notice of Poll, including polling places - 12 February 2026 Neighbourhood Plan Referendum
The Notice of Poll (PDF File, 146kb) was published on Wednesday 4 February 2026. This notice gave details of the referendum question and the polling places used....
Counting of the votes - 12 February 2026 Neighbourhood Plan Referendum
Firstly, the ballot boxes were verified to ensure that the number of ballot papers in each box was the number that had been issued. Postal ballot papers that were to be included in the count were verified. When all votes were verified, the ballot pap...
Regulation 16 Stage Representations - Bulcote Neighbourhood Plan
Regulation 16 Representation - Anglian Water (PDF File, 901kb) Regulation 16 Representation - Coal Authority (PDF File, 153kb) Regulation 16 Representation - Highways England (PDF File, 69kb) Regulation 16 Representation - NCC Highways (PDF File, 49k...
Further information - Collingham Neighbourhood Plan
Collingham Neighbourhood Area Confirmation (PDF File, 411kb) Collingham Neigbourhood Area - Map (PDF File, 1,706kb)...
Supporting documents - Epperstone Neighbourhood Plan
Character Buildings Profile (PDF File, 4,380kb) Distinctive Views and Vistas (March 19) (PDF File, 3,545kb) Local Green Spaces (PDF File, 2,263kb) Housing Need and Characteristics (PDF File, 936kb) Census 2011 Profile (PDF File, 235kb)...
Supporting documents - Fiskerton-cum-Morton Neighbourhood Plan
Neighbourhood Profile (PDF File, 15,656kb) Views & Vistas Overview (PDF File, 4,076kb) Local Greenspace Assessment (PDF File, 20,643kb) Greenspace Assessment (PDF File, 20,643kb)...
Examination of AADMDPD - Plan Review
All information about the Examination of the AADMDPD can be found on the ....
Supporting Evidence Base Documents - Plan Review Evidence Page
The following documents make up the evidence base which supports the production of the Amended Allocations & Development Management DPD....
Previous stages of plan review
At first the was progressed together. However the review of the Core Strategy was progressed ahead of work on the . The Core Strategy element of the review has been completed and the was adopted by Full Council at a meeting held on 7 March 2019....
Second Publication Amended Allocations & Development Management DPD (Sep 23-Nov 23) - Previous stages of plan review
Following the First Publication Consultation in Autumn/Winter 2022, the Council decided that a Second Publication Consultation would be required due to a representation received from the Environment Agency and a change in situation regarding the Gyp...
First Publication Amended Allocations & Development Management DPD (Nov 22-Jan 23) - Previous stages of plan review
In Autumn/Winter 2022, the District Council consulted on the First Publication Amended Allocations and Development Management DPD, alongside a new strategy to meet future housing need of gypsy and travellers in the District and affordable housing pol...
Allocations and Development Management DPD - Options Paper (July 21-Sep 21) - Previous stages of plan review
The Options Report (PDF File, 9,757kb)posed a series of questions regarding changes to the Allocations DPD which may be made in response to the evolving policy and economic situation. In particular, views were sought on Affordable Housing policy, Gy...
Further information - Winthorpe with Langford Neighbourhood Plan
Winthorpe and Langford Neighbourhood Area - Confirmation (PDF File, 411kb) Winthorpe and Langford Parish Map (PDF File, 1,787kb)...
Event communication and engagement - Yorke Drive document library
2025 Yorke Drive drop in event February 2025 (PDF File, 1,132kb) 2024 Consultation Boards Resident's Drop in Session 5 June 2024 (PDF File, 11,532kb) 2022 Letter to Residents - Invite to Resident Engagement Event 25 January 2022 (PDF File, 526kb) Yor...
TPOs and development - TPO criteria
A TPO cannot be used as a tool to prevent development, but it does mean that the planning process must take account of those trees as a material consideration. In the event that a TPO already exists and planning permission is granted, that decision t...
Contacting the conservation team - Heritage and tree conservation
Do you need to know whether your building is listed or in a conservation area? Or need advice on repairs and renovations to your historic building? For free advice on planning and conservation matters around contact us on conservation@newark-s...
Chairman of the Council
The Chairman of Newark and Sherwood District Council is Councillor Penny Rainbow. Councillor Rainbow has been a District Councillor since 2015 and represents the Southwell ward. Councillor Rainbow is also Vice-Chairman of the Economic Development Com...
Gypsy and Traveller call for sites - Housing needs
The Council has a new Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment (Feb 2020) (PDF File, 2,029kb), which shows how many new pitches need to be provided up to 2033. To help meet the accommodation needs of the district's Gypsy and Traveller communi...
Submission to the Secretary of State (10 September 2012) - Making of the Allocations & DM DPD
Following the approval from Full Council the Allocations & Development Management DPD was, on 10 September 2012, submitted to the Secretary of State in order for it to be examined by an independent Planning Inspector. Having considered the matters ra...
Inspector's Report on the examination of the Amended Core Strategy DPD (25 Feb 2019) - Making of the amended core strategy
Following the examination hearings of the Newark and Sherwood Amended Core Strategy DPD, held on 1 and 2 February 2018, the Planning Inspector Mr Paul Griffiths BSc (Hons) BArch IHBC issued his report on the examination of the amended core strategy ...
Development Consultation Forum - Middlebeck Way
Proposed Development Consultation Forum regarding proposed development at Field Reference 4028 Middlebeck Way, Newark On Trent Heaton Planning Ltd (on behalf of Saint-Gobain UK) has requested pre-application advice from the Local Planning Authority f...
Solar Energy SPD
The Solar Energy Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) was adopted on 10 June 2025. This SPD provides guidance on the application and interpretation of local and national policy on major stand-alone ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) developments...
Local heritage assets
As a planning authority we can identify certain local interest heritage buildings which are not designated nationally. Local heritage assets may include: buildings and structures local character areas archaeological sites landscapes or landscape f...
Validation checklists
It is very important that you submit all the necessary documentation, information and fees (where applicable) with your planning application. Doing so means we can validate and register your application as efficiently as possible. Further informatio...
Checking if there is any archaeological interest within a proposed development site - Archaeology
Many development sites have the potential for archaeological interest, ranging from complex urban sites to land within the vicinity of medieval churches and those affecting ancient settlement patterns at the fringes of villages. You can search the H...
Neighbourhood studies
Neighbourhood Studies are completed with local residents and partners to identify areas of improvement for an area. Each study creates a locally driven document that outlines a long-term plan to guide future decision making and investment in the area...
TPO criteria
Local planning authorities may make a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) if they believe there’s a reasonable degree of public benefit in ensuring a tree is not destroyed. You can view our list of confirmed and provisional (where the Council is current...
Get advice - Support for older people
Pensions and retirement planning Disability benefits Age UK Find a reliable trader - buy with confidence website Consumer rights Nottinghamshire Help Yourself - information and support for communities across Nottinghamshire Parkinson's - provide...
Allocations & Dev management DPD examination
Following the examination of the allocations and development management DPD the A&DM DPD Inspectors Report (PDF File, 294kb) was published on 17 May 2013. This report contains the independent Inspectors assessment of the DPD in terms of Section 20(5...
How to Register Your Interest - Self Build Register
If you would like to register your interest for a custom or self-build plot, please complete the online registration. It should take less than 10 minutes. You will need to provide the names and details of the people involved as well as information ab...
Policies Map
The Policies Map* shows the policies and proposals set out in the Development Plan for the District, overlaid onto maps of the area. These policies will be used to assess planning applications. It shows policies within the Amended Core Strategy and...
Allocations and development management DPD
The Allocations and Development Management Development Plan Document (PDF File, 10,347kb) forms part of the district's and was adopted by Full Council on 16 July 2013. This document should be read in conjunction with the Council's Amended and an...
Fees and charges
Each year we publish a list of the services where we make charges. From planning permission to renting a market stall, this sets out the current fees for our chargeable services. Council Fees and Charges 2026 - 2027 (PDF File, 3,374kb) if you have a...
Domestic Homicide Review Incident date December 2021 - Domestic homicide reviews (DHR)
Home Office Feedback Letter (PDF File, 104kb) Final report (PDF File, 791kb) Action Plan (PDF File, 242kb)...
Biodiversity Net Gain - Biodiversity and landscape
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is a significant change in the planning system. Submitting a planning application for most forms of development will require the consideration of biodiversity in a new way. The Government have created a step by step guide ...
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) - Trees and nature conservation
Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) came into force on 12 February 2024. This means that when putting in a planning application developers need to show how 10% BNG can be achieved on site, or off-site locations as close as possible to the developme...
New developments
Listed below are recently approved schemes for new developments across the district. Street names are allocated to new developments to reflect the District Council's policies and have where possible, a historical link to the site. Town/Village Dev...
Submission - Amended Allocations and Development Management DPD
The Amended Allocations & Development Management DPD (AADMDPD), along with its supporting documents has now been submitted to the Secretary of State to be examined by an independent planning inspector. The Submission Version of the Plan was approved ...
Publication Core Strategy - Making of the amended core strategy
The Publication Amended Core Strategy was published for a period of representation between 17 July and 1 September 2017. People who felt that the Amended Core Strategy was not 'sound' under the terms of the planning regulations could make a represent...
Land Charges - EIR requests
Instruction regarding the submission of an information request under the Environmental Information Regulation 2004 (EIR) can be found on our website. Should your EIR request relate to Land Charges Con29, the following provides details to enable yo...
What does SAG do? - Safety Advisory Group (SAG)
The Safety Advisory Group will review the documents created by the event organiser to understand all the details of the event, which may include: Event Management Plan [69kb] Risk Assessments Traffic Management Plan Fire Safety Plan First Aid Plan I...
Biodiversity and landscape
We’re proud of our natural environment and want to take care of it. That’s why we’ve brought together a range of strategies, planning policies and programmes to protect, maintain and enhance our biodiversity and landscapes. We expect developmen...
Rainwater harvesting and rain garden ideas - Gardening for wildlife
As our climate continues to change, making best use of rainwater in our gardens is increasingly important. Think about introducing water butts, a large planter (dipping pond) a green roof for a shed or bin/log store or a border with plants that thriv...
Which organisations form the SAG? - Safety Advisory Group (SAG)
Our Safety Advisory Group (SAG) is comprised of various partner agencies offering specialist advice on issues related to public safety. This includes: Environmental Health Community Safety Licencing Highways - Nottinghamshire County Council Eme...
Delivering Infrastructure - Infrastructure to support growth
We’re looking to use a number of sources to fund the infrastructure need. In December 2011 we were the first local authority in England and Wales to introduce the (CIL). The funds obtained through CIL will be used to pay for strategic infrastructu...
Registered battlefields
There are 47 important English battlefields in Historic England's register of historic battlefields. The register exists to give sites protection through the planning system, as well as promoting a better understanding of their significance. Register...
Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) - Protecting trees and hedgerows
A TPO is an Order made by the local planning authority in order to protect specific trees, groups of trees or woodlands. TPO trees are usually mature, of good form and, most importantly, can be clearly seen from a public area. However, other factor...
Operation Highlight - Domestic homicide reviews (DHR)
Home Office Feedback Letter (PDF File, 104kb) Operation Highlight report (PDF File, 538kb) Operation Highlight Executive Summary (PDF File, 400kb) Operation Highlight Action Plan (PDF File, 240kb)...
Yorke Drive Focus
Yorke Drive Focus We have been working hard to develop a masterplan for the existing Yorke Drive estate and Lincoln Road playing fields to improve the safety of the area, build more homes for rent and sale, and make it a nicer place to live. The comm...