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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 ...
What can't go in your brown bin? - Garden recycling service
plastic plant pots/seed trays bin liners bags of any description (including compostable/biodegradable bags) animal bedding food waste including fruit/vegetable peelings treated wood invasive plants such as ...
Discussions prior to submitting a TEN - Temporary events notice
If you’re planning to hold a major event, it’s best to contact us at an early stage before a formal notice is made. This will enable the police to consider and discuss your operating schedule and avoid potential objections and hold ups. You may...
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...
Budgets from previous years - Council budgets
2024/25 Budget Book 2024-25 (PDF File, 9,121kb) Medium Financial Term Plan 2024-28 (PDF File, 802kb) 2023/24 Budget Book 2023-24 (PDF File, 7,060kb) Medium Term Financial Plan 2023-27 - Appendix A (PDF File, 283kb) 2022/23 Budget Book 2022/23 (PDF Fi...
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...
Kelham Solar Farm
The Kelham Appeal is a Public Inquiry that relates to a planning application reference 23/01837/FULM at “Land To The West Of Main Street, Kelham”. The scheme is as follows: “Proposed ground mounted photo voltaic solar farm and battery energy ...
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...
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 long will the installation take? - Adaptations for tenants
We commit to completing adaptations in the following timescales: minor adaptations such as grab rails will be completed within seven working days after the receipt of the referral major adaptations we aim to try and complete in 30 days, but some wo...
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...
Improvements we’ll make to your Council home - Repairs and maintenance
Parts of your property are renewed on a regular basis including: bathrooms kitchens central heating roofs wiring windows doors We renew the different parts of your Council property based on expected lifespan and/or information received from a prope...
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...
Policies and procedures for conducting and delivering council services - Our policies and procedures
Community Plan 2023 - 2027 (PDF File, 17,357kb) Council Enforcement Policy (PDF File, 334kb) ...
Statutory legislation - Housing and Estate Management Privacy Notice
Allocation of Housing (England) Regulations 2000 SI2000/70 Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013 The Housing Act 1985, 1996 and 2004 The Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013 The Homelessness Act 2002 The Homelessness Reduction Act...
8. Heritage-related documentation - Kelham Solar Farm
8.1 Historic England Advice Note 12 2028 (PDF File, 365kb)8.2 Conservation Principles - Policies and Guidance (PDF File, 287kb)8.3 Historic Environment Good Practice Advice in Planning Note 3 (PDF File, 328kb)8.4 Historic England - Historic Environme...
What can you put in your brown bin? - Garden recycling service
grass cuttings hedge trimmings leaves small branches and twigs (up to 10cm in diameter) plants and weeds cut flowers ...
Food businesses attending events - Food hygiene rating system
All food businesses attending events may be subject to food safety and hygiene inspections. To minimise disturbance to traders and to make the best use of the Council's resources, pre-event planning is essential. All food traders should notify the Co...
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 2025 - 2026 (PDF File, 2,980kb) 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 ...
Sports and physical activity strategies - Council strategies
Playing Pitch and Outdoor Sports Strategy 2023 (PDF File, 2,219kb) Playing Pitch and Outdoor Sports Strategy Assessment Report (PDF File, 4,394kb) Physical activity and sport plan 2018 to 2021 (PDF File, 1,901kb) Sport and recreation ...
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...
Latest agendas and minutes - Edingley Parish Council
Agendas 12 January 2026 (PDF File, 163kb) 15 September 2025 - Planning Committee Agenda (PDF File, 181kb) 14 July 2025 (PDF File, 160kb) 19 May 2025 - Planning Meeting Agenda (PDF File, 174kb) 28 April 2025 - Annual Parish Meeting Agenda (PDF File, 1...
How we prepare for emergencies - Emergencies
To prepare for possible emergencies within the District we: assess local risks in order to identify what we need to plan for write and review emergency plans train and exercise with other key local organisations such as Nottinghamshire Police to enh...
Applying for a caravan site licence - Caravan site licence
To apply for a caravan site licence, you must first be entitled to use the land as a caravan site. A licence can only be issued once valid planning permission has been granted. For further advice on planning issues or to change the use of land to a p...
What does the SAG do? - Safety Advisory Group (SAG)
The SAG members will review documents created by the event organiser, including the: event management plan - download our Event Management Plan [69kb] risk assessments traffic management plan fire safety plan first aid plan insurance cover licenses ...
Beauty treatments
If you’re planning to offer certain beauty treatments to members of the public you’ll need to apply for a licence from us. These include: massage electric treatment radiant heat, light or electric vapour treatment sauna or other baths for therap...
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...
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: Nottinghamshire County Council highways Nottinghamshire County Council emergency planning Notti...
Next steps - Resident Surveys
Before our current Community Plan (2023-2027) comes to an end, we will launch the next Resident Survey in preparation for building the future Community Plan. More details on how you can complete this survey will be available closer to the time....
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...
Pavement licence
A Pavement Licence permits a pub, bar, restaurant, café, snack bar, coffee shop, or ice cream parlour to place street furniture in an approved location on the highway. With effect from 31st March 2024, the Levelling Up & Regeneration Act 2023 made a...
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...
Safer - Cleaner, Safer, Greener
We're making our district even safer by working together and focusing on: taking an uncompromising approach to the enforcement of anti-social behaviour legislation increasing enforcement around planning and licensing developing the Council's partner...
Apply for a private hire operators licence - Taxi licensing
A private hire operators licence is required in order to be able to accept bookings for private hire vehicles. The District Council licences the premises where the provision is made for the acceptance of private hire bookings. All premises must be wi...
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...
Little Carlton Community Volunteers - Community litter picks
In February, community volunteers from Little Carlton collected more than 40 bags of roadside rubbish from the A616 near to the village, Kelham Lane and Crow Lane. In February 2021 Charles Brightmore and his daughter collected a further 16 black b...
Council's constitution
Newark and Sherwood has a constitution which sets out how we operate, how decisions are made and the procedures we follow to ensure we are efficient, transparent and accountable to local people. Some of these processes are required by law, while othe...
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...