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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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....

What does SAG do? - Safety Advisory Group (SAG)

The Safety Advisory Group will review the documents created by the event organiser to understand all the details of the event, which may include: Event Management Plan [69kb] Risk Assessments Traffic Management Plan Fire Safety Plan First Aid Plan I...

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...

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...

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:  Environmental Health Community Safety Licencing Highways - Nottinghamshire County Council Eme...

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...

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...

Operation Highlight - Domestic homicide reviews (DHR)

Home Office Feedback Letter (PDF File, 104kb) Operation Highlight report (PDF File, 538kb) Operation Highlight Executive Summary (PDF File, 400kb) Operation Highlight Action Plan (PDF File, 240kb)...

News and travel - Support for older people

BBC Nottingham - for local news, weather, entertainment, sport and things to do Traveline - Public transport timetables and journey planner Blue Badge scheme Concessionary travel passes Accessible transport ...

Scope of this policy - RIPA Policy

This Policy applies to the whole of Newark and Sherwood District Council (“the Council”). It applies to all covert surveillance undertaken by the Council. This includes surveillance relating to core functions such as public protection and safety,...

Reducing the risk - Listed buildings

Maintenance and occupation are essential in preventing heritage from becoming at risk. Maintenance of assets already at risk can prevent them from further decay. Without maintenance, the cost of repair and consolidation escalates; the challenge for o...

Proposed Projects for the Newark and Sherwood District - Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects

There are two proposed solar projects for the Newark and Sherwood district: PS Renewables and Ørsted’s One Earth Solar Project and Elements Green’s Great North Road (GNR) Solar Park.   The Planning Inspectorate (PINs) is the Government Agency ...

Housing Strategy - Neighbourhood and housing strategy

In line with our core strategies and Community Plan, we have created a Housing Strategy and Delivery Plan 2023 - 2028 (PDF File, 1,390kb) for the period 2023-2028. The new strategy is developed to include action plans that cover national, regional an...

Previous consultations - Ollerton Town Centre Regeneration

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 developmen...

Telephone - Contact us

for general enquiries, call 01636 650000 (you can call us between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday). for emergency repairs, call 01636 650000. You can report emergency repairs at any time. to make a payment, call our 24-hour dedicated payment line on ...

Non-licensed notifiable work - Asbestos

Some minor work is notifiable but can be carried out by those who are trained without a need for a license. Find information on notifiable asbestos work [PDF] from the HSE website. In such cases you must: notify the enforcing authority about the wor...

Notification to sell an asset - Assets of community value

If the registered owner intends to sell a registered asset, they must inform the Council of this decision by writing to the Business Manager – Planning Policy & Infrastructure. This act triggers the moratorium on any sale until the protected period...

What happens if archaeological interest is identified at a development site? - Archaeology

If a proposed development site includes, or has the potential to include, heritage assets with archaeological interest, developers must submit an appropriate desk-based assessment and, where necessary, a field evaluation. Desk-based archaeological as...

Grounds maintenance service

We look after and maintain a large amount of green space in Newark and Sherwood, including our parks and open grass areas, as well as the land on our council housing estates and sheltered schemes. The grounds maintenance team complete the following ...