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Ollerton Town Centre Regeneration

For years, we have been working hard to develop an exciting regeneration project for Ollerton, and the allocation of government funding can now mark the official start of this transformational journey for the town centre. Following the successful Levelling Up Fund (LUF)* round 3 grant award announced in November 2023, the Ollerton Town Centre Regeneration Project Team has now submitted the planning application, to transform the town centre by 2028.

*UK Government’s Levelling-Up Fund, part of the latest Local Regeneration Fund.

Planning Application 

To view the full details of the planning application, please search the reference number 25/01999/FULM on the Planning Portal.

Our plans

The Ollerton Town Centre Regeneration project proposes to connect Forest Road and Rufford Avenue, through the demolition of The Forest Centre and the former Lloyds Bank, to create:

  • A north-south pedestrian boulevard connecting Forest Road and Rufford Avenue
  • A welcoming three-screen cinema 
  • A public sector hub 
  • A stylish café 
  • Modern retail and office spaces 
  • A new town centre ‘heart’ featuring open space and seating
  • Dedicated space for events and markets
  • New homes on Sherwood Drive (following demolition of the town hall)

Ollerton regeneration location plan September 2025

You can view the latest proposed designs here:

You can view an interactive aerial photograph of the current site via the link below:

Watch the below CGI fly-through from our architects at C+A Design, which gives a visual impression of what Ollerton will look like once regeneration work is complete!

Previous consultations

December 2023 consultation 

In December 2023 we consulted with the public, along with our partners Wilmott Dixon, on the proposed changes to the town centre. The outcomes of this consultation have reinforced and informed the plans for the development of Ollerton Town Centre. You can view a summary of the feedback we received here: Ollerton town centre regeneration December 2023 consultation feedback. (PDF File, 145kb)

July 2024 consultation

In July 2024, we consulted again with the public on the emerging designs. The outcomes of this consultation have been used to finalise the plans for the town centre. You can view a summary of the feedback we received here: Ollerton Engagement Feedback August 2024 (PDF File, 179kb)

September 2025 Consultation

We hosted a drop-in event on Thursday 11 September where residents had the opportunity to view the final designs and have their say before the planning application is submitted. The plans have been refined to ensure a range of public services can be delivered from the new hub, positioned within the heart of the development. You can view a summary of the feedback we received here: Ollerton Engagement Summary September 2025 (PDF File, 208kb)

Boulevard and building names

As the scheme progresses, we’ll soon be naming the new boulevard and buildings located within the new development. As part of this process, we invited residents to submit their ideas for potential names and we’d like to thank everyone who contributed.

In the coming months, we’ll be sharing a shortlist of the suggested names and will be inviting residents to vote on their favourite.

Timescales

Autumn 2025 - planning application submitted

Spring 2026 - planning approval secured

Summer 2026 – Demolition and site clearance

Summer/Autumn 2026 – Construction starts

Spring 2028 – Initial building work complete

Summer 2028 – Internal fit outs complete

Autumn 2028 - Open to the public

Meet the team

To make the vision of Ollerton a reality, we have a skilled project team in place which is committed to regenerating the town centre to better support the needs of its community. The project team includes:

  • Newark and Sherwood District Council – to manage the project and ensure it is delivered by 2028 to provide a number of services within the public sector hub
  • Ollerton and Boughton Town Council – a key partner in the project, owners of the Town Hall and nearby land and will relocate to the new public hub
  • Johal PLC – owners of the Forest Centre which will be demolished to create a new entrance from Forest Road and link to Tesco’s

Funded by UK Gov