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...

Who is eligible to be registered? - Registering to vote

If you are over the age of 18 or will soon be 18, a British, Irish, Commonwealth citizen or a citizen of a member state of the European Union (PDF File, 69kb) and a resident of the district at least six months of the year, you are eligible to be on ...

Business rates information and appeals

Business rates (also known as Non-Domestic Rates) is a local tax that is paid by the owners or occupiers of non-domestic or business properties. This is the way businesses contribute towards the cost of local services. Business rates are charged on m...

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) helps support new infrastructure such as schools and roads as well as improving existing facilities. It’s a charge that local authorities in England and Wales can require for most types of new development. CI...

Radon affected areas in Newark and Sherwood - Radon gas

Testing has shown that a considerable number of southern and central parts of Newark and Sherwood District Council's area are radon affected. These include parts of Farnsfield, Edingley, Kirklington, Southwell, Thurgarton, Bleasby, Gonalston, Epperst...

What services can I pay for online? - Making payments to the Council

You can pay for the following things online: Regular payments Council tax Business rates Housing rent Invoice payments (includes, parking permits, trade waste) Benefit overpayments One-off or annual payments Garden waste Change to your address e...

What services can I pay for online? - Payment

You can pay for the following things online: Regular payments Council tax Business rates Housing rent Invoice payments (includes, parking permits, trade waste) Benefit overpayments One-off or annual payments Garden waste Change to your address e...

Applying for a licence to keep a wild animal - Dangerous wild animals

Please complete and return the dangerous wild animals licence application form [69kb] to Environmental Health, Newark and Sherwood District Council, Castle House, Great North Road, Newark, Notts, NG24 1BY. We’re no longer able to accept payment for...

Business growth and support

Newark and Sherwood District Council's Economic Growth team offer or sign post to a range of fully funded support for businesses in the district both in-house and through partners, including: 1-2-1 tailored advice from specialist Nottinghamshire Co...

Good bonfire guidelines - Garden bonfires

If you are going to have a bonfire, the first thing to do is to warn your neighbours  - they are much less likely to complain about it if you do. Then follow these guidelines to avoid causing a serious nuisance: only burn dry material never burn ho...

Resident Impact and Involvement - Yorke Drive Focus

Community engagement has been fundamental to the development of the Yorke Drive regeneration, shaping every stage of the project from early design to policy development. We committed to reaching every household on the estate; achieved through a combi...

First reminder - Recovery and arrears advice

This is sent because our records show that you have fallen behind with your payments. This usually means you have not paid an instalment on time or that you paid less than you should have done. It may also be sent if you still owe money from a previo...

CCTV

Close circuit television (CCTV) is designed to deter and detect acts of crime. Newark and Sherwood District Council owns and operates a CCTV system within the district that has been running 24 hours a day, every day of the year since October 1999. Ou...

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 ...

Farm fires - Fire safety in your home and community

A fire on a farm can have a devastating affect on business. More than 40% of farms that experience a serious fire never trade successfully again. Incidents of deliberate fires on farms hit a peak during the months of July, August and September. To he...

Wildlife, habitats and education - Vicar Water Country Park

The pond, stream and lake at Vicar Water all provide homes and food for a variety of wildlife. You’ll find birds including kingfishers, herons, grebes and tufted ducks as well as water scorpions, frogs and newts, emperor dragonflies, common darters...

Making an application - Beauty treatments

To apply, renew or transfer your existing licence, complete and return the appropriate application form below. Please pay online by clicking the previous link, and write your receipt number on your application form or in your email. You can return ...

Charges for planning information

We provide a number of services in addition to dealing with planning applications. to request any of these. A fee is charged where applicable and is based on a cost recovery basis. The fees and charges document sets out the fees, including for pre-a...

How do I collect my lost dog? - Lost Animals

All dogs found by our dog warden or handed in by the public are scanned for a microchip and the registered owner contacted wherever possible. If the warden cannot trace the owner from the microchip details, or if the owner is not contactable by phone...

Submission of the Amended Allocations & Development Management DPD - Plan Review

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 approve...

Information for solicitors - Council insurance claims

If you're a third party solicitor enquiring about our insurance policy details and Portal ID: For claims pre 1 February 2019: for EL our insurer is Zurich Municipal, policy number QLA 10H081 0093 and the portal compensator ID C00108 for PL our insur...

Right to Buy - Tenant Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy my Council property? Most secure tenants have the right to buy their Council property when they have spent at least three years as a public sector tenant. More information can be found on the Government Right to Buy website. How do I apply...

Safer workplace, better business - Health and safety at work

The Safer workplace, better business pack (PDF File, 2,284kb) was developed by officers of the Devon Health and Safety Sub Group in partnership with the HSE.  The pack has now been taken up by a number of other local authorities across the country....

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...

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...

Community and Sports Awards 2025

The Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards 2025, organised by Newark and Sherwood District Council in partnership with Radio Newark, took place on Friday 26 September at The Renaissance at Kelham Hall in Newark. The event honoured incredible...

Submitting an application

There are a number of different types of application that can be submitted as part of the planning process, including: full planning permission outline planning permission change of use of land or buildings confirmation of compliance with conditions...

Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EEDI)

The Council is committed to ensuring that all employees, councillors and everyone who lives in, works in, or visits our District feel welcomed, respected, and supported. We are committed to: raising awareness and championing equality and diversity e...

Weeding - Grounds maintenance service

Our teams will be tending to weeds in the shrubbery areas six times per year. We will be treating weeds in hard standing areas twice per year.   Japanese Knotweed Japanese Knotweed is the most common of four invasive knotweed plant species in the UK...

Draft Developer Contributions & Planning Obligations SPD - Developer Contributions and Planning Obligations

Consultation Open (Tuesday 31th March 2026 - Wednesday 13th May 2026) Have Your Say... The Council have prepared a Draft Developer Contributions & Planning Obligations SPD for public consultation. The Draft SPD sets out proposals for how the District...

Why are we collecting your personal data? - Careline Privacy Notice

We collect, process and store personal information about you, other household members, your next of kin and key holders in order to manage, operate and deliver the Careline service to you. This includes: delivering services and support to you managi...

T7 exemptions - Exempt waste operations

To qualify as a T7 exempt waste operation the activity must also meet the following criteria:  total quantity of waste treated over any period of one hour should not exceed 20 tonnes total quantity of waste stored at any one time must not exceed 20...

How we use the information - Public Protection Privacy Notice

We use the information that you have given us in order to undertake our statutory duties in relation to: Environmental Health and Licensing:  food safety and hygiene inspections health and safety reportable accidents Infectious Disease Control nuis...

Parks and gardens

Enjoy a stroll in the fresh air, let the kids run wild on a play park, or get active on a fitness trail. From the ancient woodland of Sherwood Forest to wildlife havens created from former industrial landscapes, Newark and Sherwood has a whole variet...

Statement of accounts - Statement of accounts

As a District Council, we deal with a huge budget each year. We handle the income we receive from: grants council tax fees and charges We also carefully manage the money we spend on: delivering services paying precepts to the Parish Councils, Coun...

What we're doing - Understanding climate change

Since declaring a climate emergency in July 2019, we’ve taken a range of actions to reduce our environmental impact and support a greener future: Strategically Since declaring a climate emergency in July 2019, we’ve taken a range of actions to re...

Winter safety

Cold weather can be a killer. You can start by following these tips to keep your family warm and well in extremely cold weather: keep curtains drawn and doors closed to block draughts have regular hot drinks and at least one hot meal a day if possi...

Find out more about the Project - Newark Castle and Gardens

Project Overview Newark Castle has stood at the entrance to Newark for almost 900 years and is much loved by Newark residents. The Gatehouse is recognized by Historic England as the most complete example of its type in England, so it is essential tha...

What is the purpose of the Register? - Self Build Register

The Self-Build and Custom House Building Act 2015 places a duty on local authorities to keep and publicise a register of individuals and groups who want to acquire land for self-build and custom built homes, and to have regarded to these registers in...

Drains and sewers - Drainage

A drain is a pipe or pipes which drain one building only. It is the responsibility of the owner of that building up to the point at which it leaves the boundary of the property. From that point onwards to its connection with the public sewer it is no...

Garden bonfires

Bonfires may be fun, but they are not usually the most environmentally friendly way of getting rid of rubbish. Bonfires cause air pollution. Burning garden waste produces smoke, especially if it is damp and smouldering rather than dry and blazing. Th...

Apprentice Open Day - Training

Are you ready to develop your career? Join us at Castle House on Friday 27th June for our exciting Apprentice Open Day. Whether you're a school leaver or exploring early career options, this event is your chance to discover how you can earn while you...

Planning constraints - Planning constraints

Conservation areas If your application site lies within a you’ll have to include details of the impact your proposal will have as part of a Design and Access Statement. Find out more about Design and Access Statements on the Planning Portal websi...

Overhanging tree branches - High hedges and overhanging branches

If a tree (or other vegetation) is overhanging your house boundary and encroaches on a building, the tree owner has a duty to remove it. This is a civil matter so we do not enter in to negotiations on your behalf. You might need to submit a or , h...

Tour of Britain

In 2024, the Tour of Britain will return to Newark and Sherwood with Stage 4 beginning in Derby and finishing in Newark-on-Trent on Friday 6 September, supported by the East Midlands Combined Authority. The route has now been confirmed it is set to...

Councillor Casual Vacancy - Oxton Parish Council

Oxton Parish Council has an exciting opportunity for a member of the community to serve as a Parish Councillor. Are you interested in local current affairs? Do you wish to serve and contribute to your community? Could you provide a voice for local r...

Keeping your home warm - Winter safety

Cold homes can have a significant impact on your health. One of the best ways of keeping yourself well during winter is to stay warm. Nottinghamshire County Council provides some top tips for keeping warm in winter on their website or you can visit ...

The open register - Registering to vote

Using information received from the public, registration officers keep two registers: the electoral register the open register (also known as the edited register) The electoral register lists the names and addresses of everyone who is registered to...

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...

Your data protection rights - Public Protection Privacy Notice

Under data protection law, you have rights including: your right of access - You have the right to ask us for copies of your personal information. your right to rectification - You have the right to ask us to rectify personal information you think i...