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Planning process and services

Whether your application is for a conservatory, a new house or a factory, the way we deal with your application will follow the same format. There are different types of applications which can be submitted including for full planning permission, outl...

Spending - Transparency

The publication of spending information enables residents to challenge how council money is spent . Details of . Find out more about what a government procurement card is and how it should be used on the National Audit Office website....

Ordnance Survey Mapping - Copyright

Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey mapping with the permission of the controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office © Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings....

Spending over £500

We’re committed to transparency in all our dealings. Publishing our spending information allows residents to challenge how council money is spent, if they wish. Information has only been excluded from publication where it: is exempt from publi...

Customer Services Privacy Notice

The UK Data Privacy legislation, give individuals the right to be informed about how organisations use their personal data. This information is provided in the form of a Privacy Notice. Newark and Sherwood District Council is registered as a Data Con...

Housing and Estate Management Privacy Notice

The UK Data Privacy legislation, give individuals the right to be informed about how organisations use their personal data. This information is provided in the form of a Privacy Notice. Newark and Sherwood District Council is registered as a Data Con...

Planning privacy notice

The UK Data Privacy legislation, give individuals the right to be informed about how organisations use their personal data. This information is provided in the form of a Privacy Notice. Newark and Sherwood District Council is registered as a Data Con...

Revenues and Benefits Privacy Notice

The UK Data Privacy legislation, give individuals the right to be informed about how organisations use their personal data. This information is provided in the form of a Privacy Notice. Newark and Sherwood District Council is registered as a Data Con...

Planning committee

Planning committee is a formal meeting of councillors who make decisions on certain planning applications. The committee is usually held every four weeks. Meetings generally start at 4pm at . You can view previous or upcoming agendas, minutes and ...

Things you can do to help - Damp and mould advice

There are some things that you can do which will help reduce moisture in the home which can contribute to mould, such as: Drying clothes outdoors or in well heated and ventilated spaces Cooking with lids on pans Keep air vents clean and trickle vent...

UKSPF and REPF Funding Opportunities

We are not currently accepting grant funding applications. For any queries in relation to UKSPF or REPF, please contact us at UKSPF@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk. More information about UKSPF and REPF can be found on our website here: ....

Exercising your rights - Careline Privacy Notice

Under the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK GDPR you have the following rights: the right of access to your own personal data the right to request rectification or deletion of your personal data the right to object to the processing of your person...

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 ...

Newark and Sherwood Local Plan - Evidence Base Library

LD1 [PDF] Newark and Sherwood Local Development Framework LDF1 Statement of Community Involvement (March 2015) (PDF File, 793kb) LDF2 Developer Contributions SPD OLD (PDF File, 774kb) LDF4 Annual Monitoring Report 2007-2008 (PDF File, 8,454kb) LDF5 ...

More help with stalking - Stalking

You can get more help and advice on stalking and what to do if you’re a victim or want to report an issue by contacting the National Stalking Helpline on 0808 802 0300. You might also want to contact Paladin, the national stalking advisory servic...

Your tenancy agreement

You can view an online version of the tenancy agreement here: Newark and Sherwood District Council Tenancy Agreement. As a council tenant, you will have one of two types of tenancy: introductory tenancy - typically a twelve month trial period sec...

Applying for an animal activity license - Animal activity licence

To apply for an animal activity licence you will need to fill out of the forms below and return to us by post to Environmental Health, Newark and Sherwood District Council, Castle House, Great North Road, Newark, Notts NG24 1BY or by email environm...

Planning enforcement latest news

This page provides the latest updates on significant planning enforcement matters within the district, including ongoing investigations and actions related to unauthorised developments and illegal encampments. Update from Newark and Sherwood District...

How to appeal - Planning appeals

You must submit your appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. Details on how to appeal are provided in the decision notice or on the Government website. You can search for an existing appeal online on the Planning Portal....

Boundary data - Open data

Ward, parish, output area and neighbouring district outlines as KML or JSON from MySociety Newark parliamentary constituency outlines as KML or JSON from MySociety Sherwood parliamentary constituency outlines as KML or JSON from MySociety You ma...

Planning appeals

If you’ve submitted a planning application, you have the right of appeal to the planning inspectorate if: a decision regarding your planning application has not been reached within the statutory period for a decision (usually either eight or 13 we...

Closed churchyards - Cemeteries, crematoria and funeral assistance

We’re responsible for the maintenance of eight closed churchyards at Hoveringham, Upton, Ossington, Egmanton, Edwinstowe, Blidworth and Southwell (2 sites). The full list is as follows: Hoveringham – St Michael’s Church, Hoveringham NG14 7JH...

Enforcement - Health and safety enforcement

On completion of any inspection or investigation work, if we identify contraventions of health and safety law requiring a remedy, there are a range of enforcement options available to us, as outlined below. Although we are responsible for ensuring ...

Supporting documents - Pay Policy Statement

Pay Multiples (PDF File, 92kb) Terms and Conditions for Chief Executive (PDF File, 911kb) Terms and Conditions for Chief Officers (PDF File, 214kb) Statutory Officer Honorarium Scheme (PDF File, 223kb) Pay and Grading Arrangements for officers enga...

Armed Forces events across the district

On this page you will find information about the events that are taking place across Newark and Sherwood in relation to celebrating our Armed Forces. To find out how we support our Armed Forces personnel please visit our webpage. For more informat...

Infectious diseases

We often investigate cases of infectious disease in order to: prevent the spread of illness establish possible causes prevent outbreaks More information on examples of infectious diseases is available through the Health Protection Agency. Our resp...

Identity fraud - Counter fraud

Your identity and personal information are valuable. Criminals can find out your personal details and use them to open bank accounts and get credit cards, loans, state benefits and documents such as passports and driving licences in your name. You ca...

BT Adopt a Kiosk scheme

The BT Adopt a Kiosk scheme gives your community a chance to protect a part of its heritage and adopt a telephone kiosk for just £1. You could turn your local phone box into another asset for the community including an art gallery, a book exchange o...

Counter fraud

We take fraud and corruption very seriously. All instances of potential fraud or corruption that are reported to us are investigated rigorously and promptly, and appropriate action is taken. We encourage anyone who is concerned about possible fraud o...

Disclaimer

The information in this website is intended for your general information, it is a guide only. Before relying on any matter discussed in this site, you should seek professional advice on any proposed action. The Council have used all reasonable endeav...

How to register an ACV - Assets of community value

Nominations should be made using our ACV nomination form (PDF File, 242kb). You should include as much evidence as possible to assist us in our decision making. We’ll consider nominations in line with our evaluation criteria for an ACV (PDF File, ...

What happens after the meeting? - Planning committee

After committee we’ll action the decision made by the planning committee, and send it out to you or your agent, usually, within the next five working days unless the recommendation requires further actions e.g. completion of a s106 planning obligat...

The covenant fund - Armed forces covenant

The covenant fund, made available by the Ministry of Defence, supports projects which improve ties between the armed forces and the wider community. Grant decisions are made by a national panel based on the recommendations of regional panels. Applica...

Payments - Local land searches

More information on how to pay and our list of fees can be found on the page of our website....

Our policies and procedures

This page is part of our commitment to sharing information through a It holds information on the current written protocols, policies and procedures for delivering our services and responsibilities....

Grass cutting - Parks and gardens

We’re responsible for cutting grass on over 400 sites across the district. The grass on these sites is cut to varying lengths and at varying frequencies. Some areas are now managed as meadow to help with local biodiversity. There are a number of ot...

Registering to vote

The Electoral Services office is responsible for maintaining the Register of Electors on behalf of the Electoral Registration Officer and the organisation of all elections and referendums on behalf of the Returning Officer within the district. These ...

Domestic CCTV - CCTV

The ICO issued revised guidance on domestic CCTV in May 2015. If someone’s domestic CCTV overlooks a boundary onto a road, path or neighbouring property then that person needs to be registered as a data controller with the ICO. ...

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...

Legalities - Vulnerability Disclosure policy

This policy is designed to be compatible with common vulnerability disclosure good practice. It does not give you permission to act in any manner that is inconsistent with the law, or which might cause the Organisation or partner organisations to be ...

Drawing and Painting - Arts directory

Abbey Road art and craft group This group are a mixture of artists and card makers who meet regularly to discuss what each other are working on and arrange regular outings and entertainment. For information about joining contact Barbara Freer on 0162...

Applying for a premises licence - Premises licence

As the licensing authority, we handle premises licence applications within Newark and Sherwood. Apply to us for a premises licence. You can refer to the Guidance Notes for Premises Licence 2023 (PDF File, 284kb) to help with this. There’s a peri...

Other community centres - Community centres

We try to support all community centres and village halls within the district with the promotion of their activities and events. Muskham rural community centre A multifunctional venue for the whole community. Find out more on the Muskham rural commun...

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