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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...
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 ...
Key letters - Yorke Drive document library
Second Demolition Notice Lincoln Road and Yorke Drive- February 2026 (PDF File, 683kb) Second Demolition Notice Lincoln Court- February 2026 (PDF File, 512kb) Initial demolition notice 1-9 Lincoln Court (PDF File, 528kb) Final covering letter - initi...
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...
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...
Your data - Planning enforcement
The personal information you provide will only be used to process the application you have made to us. Find out more about how we use your data in our ....
Amended core strategy hearing statements
Copies of the hearing statements and Inspector's questions from the examination of the Amended Core Strategy are available on this page....
District and County councillors - Walesby Parish Council
Find your district councillor (Boughton). Find your county councillor on the Nottinghamshire County Council website. ...
Helping you to stay in your home - Older people's housing needs
We can help you stay in your home by providing advice on: support services environmental health and hoarding loneliness staying safe with service such as ...
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...
Breastfeeding friendly places - Breastfeeding friendly
Castle House - Newark and Sherwood District Council reception National Civil War Centre Hawtonville Children's Centre Bridge Children's Centre Sherwood East Children's Centre Sherwood West Children's Centre Ollerton and Boughton Children's Centre Ba...
Risk - Equality and Diversity Strategy 2025 - 2029
The principal risks associated with Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EEDI) for Newark and Sherwood District Council include the following: Legal exposure from non-compliance with relevant legislation, Potential reputational damage due to ...
Tree works - Protecting trees and hedgerows
Apart from limited exceptions, prior to carrying out any work on a tree protected by TPO or within a conservation area, permission must be sought from the Local Authority. To assist, please see our . Additionally, further guidance is provided f...
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...
Open data terms of re-use - Open data
Before downloading our data, please read our open data terms of re-use. Our data is freely re-useable under the terms detailed on the Open Government Licence. These terms are interoperable with any Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Licence or Open D...
Norovirus - Public health
The Food Standards Agency is reiterating guidance on the control of the spread of norovirus based on new research. Five strategies have been identified for controlling norovirus: personal hygiene food handling washing and cooking food surface and un...
Planning - Barnby-in-the-Willows Parish Council
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Planning - Bathley Parish Council
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Planning - Edingley Parish Council
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Planning - Norwell Parish Council
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Planning - Rufford Parish Council
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Planning - Walesby Parish Council
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Planning - Wellow Parish Council
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Planning - Wigsley Parish Council
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What are your rights? - Councillor Privacy Notice
The new data protection legislation strengthens the rights of individuals. This includes the right to: be informed (which this notice fulfils) access (subject access request) rectification erasure restrict processing data portability object and righ...
Who we are - Planning privacy notice
Our Planning Development Business Unit consists of several multi-disciplinary teams responsible for the following service areas and functions, on behalf of the Local Authority. Development Management: This includes the assessment and determination of...
Supporting the Community
Newark and Sherwood District Council is committed to promoting and providing equality and diversity in all our areas of responsibility both as a major employer and key service provider. We see the diversity of our District as a real strength, and we ...
Smoking enforcement
Since 2007, smoking has been prohibited in the UK in all indoor public places and work places, including work vehicles. The laws, implemented from the Health Act 2006, are designed to protect workers and members of the public from exposure to the har...
Water and river safety
Our district has many beautiful public open spaces to enjoy. Many of them feature inland water including rivers, canals, streams, lakes and ponds. We’re responsible for helping to keep you safe around this water. One of the tasks of our parks range...
What is the Register of Electors? - Registering to vote
The Register of Electors is a list of everyone in the district who is eligible to vote. You can only vote in elections or referendums if your name appears on the register....
Lists and registers
This page is part of our commitment to sharing information through a . Here you’ll find information about: information held in registers required by law other lists and registers relating to the functions of the Council Some of this information i...
Alternative ways to access Council services - Castle House
You can find most Council information and services online using our website or by calling our customer services team on 01636 650000....
What should you do? - Asbestos
You must not carry out any alterations, improvements or additions to the property without first obtaining our written approval. (This is a condition of your tenancy agreement). If you want to carry out any home improvements, you must contact your Hou...