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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 was given approval to proceed towards planning consent to transform the town centre by 2028.

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

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:

Your views on the final plans

You can share your views on the final designs by attending the drop-in event on Thursday 11 September and completing a survey or you can complete the survey online at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/finaldesigns. This survey will close at 5pm on 3 October 2025.

You can also contact the Regeneration Team by emailing regeneration@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk if you would like any further information about the scheme.

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)Ollerton Engagement Feedback August 2024 (PDF File, 179kb)

2025

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 later this year. 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.

Timescales

The project timelines are:

Winter 2025 - submit planning application

Spring 2026 - secure planning consent

Summer 2026 - start on site

2028 - building work completed and open for use

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 – will 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