This page contains an archive of news items since August 2005. Please note that the older news items on this page are not updated and so may contain links that are out of date or broken.

07/05/08: Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) - Consultation Draft

The City Council's Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhood Regeneration approved planning guidance for Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) as a consultation draft for wider consultation on 7th May 2008. The guidance will be used as an adjunct to the existing statutory policy base at national, regional and local level until replaced by planning policies in the emerging Core Strategy.To view the document click here. Comments on the consultation draft, to be received by 30th June 2008, can be sent via e-mail to development.control@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

01/05/08: Canal Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan

Following the public consultation process the Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan, prepared to guide new development within the Conservation Area, were reported to the Development Control Committee on 19th March 2008. The documents were approved by the Committee with some minor amendments and are now available to view on-line. For more information click here

07/04/08: Planning Application Fee Increase

The fees for planning applications (set nationally by the Government) have been increased, with effect from 6 April 2008. The headline changes are that the previous £135 fee has been increased to £170 (except for householder applications, for which the new fee is £150), the £265 fee has been increased to £335, and the maximum fees have been increased significantly. Click here to download a summary of the new fees (pdf format), or alternatively please use the planning portal fee calculator to determine the fee payable for your application.

04/03/08: Householder Design Guide

An updated Householder Design Guide has been prepared to help householders and their agents with the planning and design of house extensions.  For further information and to view the guide click here

29/02/08: Planning Application Validation Consultation

The Council is currently seeking comments on proposed changes to the way in which planning applications are validated. Click here for more information.

18/02/08: 1APP national planning application forms now available

You can now download the new national planning application from to print out and use for applications to Nottingham City Council. Click here to access the forms.

05/02/08: 1APP national planning application forms update

If you use the Planning Portal to submit an application to the City Council you will now use the new national standard application form. Click here for more information.

29/01/08: Eastcroft Incinerator - appeal by Waste Recycling Group Ltd

Waste Recycling Group (WRG), the operators of Eastcroft Incinerator, have lodged an appeal in connection with the planning application they submitted in August 2007 to expand the energy from waste facility. For more information click here

24/01/08: Forthcoming changes to planning application forms

Nottingham City Council will shortly be introducing revised planning application forms as part of the phased introduction of 1APP, the new national standard form. For more information click here

24/01/08: Nottingham Express Transit Phase Two - Open Space/Exchange Land Notice

As part of the Transport and Works Act procedures associated with NET Phase Two, land currently used as open space will need to be acquired. It is proposed to make alternative land available for public use by way of exchange. The promoting authorities (Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council) have been directed by the Secretary of State to give public notice of the Secretary of State's intention to issue a Certificate under Section 19(1)(a) of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981. Click here to view the public notice. Any comments or representations should be made directly to the Government Office for the East Midlands, as detailed in the notice, by 15 February 2008.

04/01/08: Canal Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan

A draft Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan has been prepared to guide new development within the Conservation Area. A formal public consultation process to hear the views of local residents and property owners about these documents is currently being arranged, the dates of which will be announced shortly.

For more information click here

30/11/07: Invitations to Tender for the undertaking of Work to Appraise Sustainable Urban Extensions

Tenders are invited by Nottingham Regeneration Ltd on behalf of a partnership to undertake work to supplement the Greater Nottingham Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment.  For more details and to view the project brief click here

22/11/07: City Centre Design Guide

Nottingham City Council has commissioned a new Design Guide for the City Centre of Nottingham. For more information click here.

02/11/07: Station Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan

A draft Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan has been prepared to guide new development within the Conservation Area. A formal public consultation process to hear the views of local residents and property owners about these documents is currently being arranged, the dates of which will be announced shortly.

For more information click here

24/10/07: Forest Grove Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan

A draft Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan has been prepared to guide new development within the Conservation Area, and a public meeting is to be held to discuss the planning issues raised by these documents.

For more information click here

23/10/07: Nottingham Express Transit Phase Two - Open Space/Exchange Land Notice

As part of the Transport and Works Act procedures associated with the NET Phase 2, land currently used as open space will need to be acquired. It is proposed to make alternative land available for public use by way of exchange. Click here to view the public notice, and click here to view the plan showing the land in question. Any comments or representations should be made directly to the Government Office for the East Midlands, as detailed in the notice, by 13 November 2007.

16/08/07: Open Space Contributions Updated

The revised schedule of developer contributions for open space has been published. The figure is updated annually to take account of inflation. To see the revised schedule click here

15/08/07: The Nottingham Local Plan November 2005

The Nottingham Local Plan (adopted November 2005) is now available to download and purchase. For more information and to download or order a copy of the plan click here

23/07/07: Hine Hall Conservation Area Planning Brief Adopted July 2007

The Hine Hall Planning Brief has been adopted (July 2007) by the City Council. To view the brief click here

18/07/07: Sustainability Seminar

The planners in City Development hosted the latest in their series of lunchtime sustainability seminars at the Council House on 18^th July when Keith Von Tersch from the Energy Saving Trust led a workshop on how planners can help meet the ten per cent target for renewable energy in housing. Click here for more information.

18/06/07: Hine Hall Conservation Area Planning Brief Extended Consultation

The consultation period for the Hine Hall Planning Brief has been extended until 30 June 2007. Click here for more information.

11/06/07: Local Development Scheme (LDS) Interim Timetable June 2007

The current interim version of the the City Councils LDS is now available.  This can be used to view when individual Local Development Documents are expected to be produced.  Click here to view the timetable.

24/05/07: Hine Hall Conservation Area Planning Brief Public Meeting

A public meeting to discuss changes to the draft Hine Hall Planning Brief will take place on 6 June 2007. Click here for more information.

24/05/07: NET Phase Two

A Transport & Works Act Order application for NET Phase Two, the proposed extension of Nottingham’s tram system has been submitted to the Secretary of State for Transport. Click here for more information.

23/05/07: Renewable Energy Requirement Adopted

At the meeting on 22 May 2007 the Council's Executive Board adopted a requirement for all substantial new developments to provide 10% of their energy requirements from renewable sources. Click here for more information.

14/05/07: CABE praise for Maid Marian Way

In a recent case study the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment has praised the City Council's complete transformation of Maid Marian Way, a road it once labelled a 'street of shame'. Click here to visit the CABE website and read more.

02/04/07: Boots Beeston Site- Statement of Development Principles Consultation Draft

Nottingham City Council and Broxtowe Borough Council are currently seeking views on a draft Statement of Development Principles for the Boots site. For more information click here

20/03/07: Family Housing element of The Building Balanced Communities Supplementary Planning Document quashed

Following a Judicial Review section 3 of The Building Balanced Communities Supplementary Planning Document March 2006 relating to Family Housing has been quashed.  The remainder of the document relating to Student Housing remains adopted planning guidance, for more information click here

16/02/07: Statement of Community Involvement Inspectors Report

Following the examination of the Submission Draft Statement of Community Involvment the City Council has received the report of the Planning Inspector.  The recommendations made by the Inspector are binding upon the City Council and it is now proposed to make the necessary amendments put forward by the Inspector before taking the Statement of Community Involvement to a meeting of Full Council for adoption in June 2007.  For more information and to view the Inspectors report click here

07/02/07: Sustainable Development Guide

Detailed advice and technical guidance on sustainable development is now available. Click here for more information.

23/12/06: Submission of the Annual Monitoritng Report 2006

The Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) monitors and assesses the Council’s progress with the Local Development.Framework against the timetable set out in the Local Development Scheme.  This report is done annually and was submitted to the Secretary of State on 23 December 2006.  For more information click here

19/12/06: Hine Hall Conservation Area Consultation

A draft Conservation Area Appraisal, Management Plan and Planning Brief has been prepared to guide new development within the Conservation Area, and a public meeting is to be held to discuss the planning issues raised by these documents. For more information click here

18/12/06: Star Buildings Conservation Area Consultation

A draft Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan has been prepared to guide new development within the Conservation Area, and a public meeting is to be held to discuss the planning issues raised by these documents. For more information click here

06/12/06: Trent Basin- Major Planning Application

An outline planning application has been received for a major redevelopment scheme at Trent Basin in the Nottingham Waterside Regeneration area of the City. For more information and links to the application documents click here.

27/10/06: Submission Draft Statement of Community Involvement

Following approval by the City Council on the 26th June 2006, The City Council formally submitted the Statement of Community Involvement to the Secretary of State on Monday 7th August 2006 for independent examination. The council then undertook a six week consultation period which is now closed.  Following a request by one respondent to be heard at examination a hearing has been arranged for 12th December 2006.  For more information and links to the relevant documents click here.

20/10/06: Appeal Lodged Against Eastcroft Incinerator Expansion Refusal

An appeal has been lodged against the Council's decision to refuse planning permission for the expansion of the Eastcroft Incinerator. For more information click here.

18/10/06: Meadows and Southside Area Action Plan

The City Council's Executive Board have agreed the Submission Draft Meadows and Southside Area Action Plan on 17th October. The Plan will now be submitted to Full Council after which a six week period of formal public consultation will take place.

To read the Executive Board report click here (Word document)

30/08/06: Mapperley Park And Alexandra Park Conservation Area Management Plan And Public Meeting

A draft Management Plan has been prepared to guide new development within the Conservation Area, and a public meeting to discuss the Plan will take place on Wednesday 18th October at 7.00 pm in St Augustine's School Hall, on Park Avenue, off Mapperley Road.

For more information click here.

25/08/06: Affordable Housing and Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Guidance

The Affordable Housing and Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Guidance received its annual update 25/06/06. The text of the document remains as before apart from the affordable housing figures in paragraphs 3.8 and 3.9 which have been amended to reflect local housing market conditions.  To view the updated supplementary planning guidance click here.

16/08/06: Design 06 Update

Design 06 is a series of events and initiatives looking at architecture and design in Nottingham. For the latest information click here.

10/08/06: Design and Access Statements

From 10 August 2006 new rules aimed at improving the design of new developments have come into force, requiring nearly all planning applications to be accompanied by a Design and Access Statement. For more information click here.

7/6/06: Consultation on Park Conservation Plan

In conjunction with the Nottingham Park Conservation Trust, the City Council has published a draft Conservation Plan for the Nottingham Park Conservation Area. Click here for more information and to view a copy of the draft plan.

23/05/06: Broadmarsh Centre Compulsory Purchase Order Confirmed

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government has confirmed the Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for the acquisition of the land necessary to facilitate the extension of the Broadmarsh shopping centre. The CPO was submitted to the Secretary of State in 2003, and outline planning permission for the expansion and remodelling of the centre was granted in 2004 (view application details here). A public inquiry to consider objections to the CPO was held in October last year.
Read the Secretary of State's letter confirming the Order here (pdf document)
Read the Inspector's Report on the Public Inquiry here (pdf document)

24/03/06: Open Space Supplementary Planning Guidance Updated

The Supplementary Planning Guidance 'Open Space in New Residential Development' sets out the Council's policy on the provision of open space and details expected levels of financial contribution where open space is not provided on site. With effect from 1 April 2006 revised financial contribution figures, taking into account the effects of inflation, will apply. To read a summary of the new contribution levels please click here.

10/01/06: Eastcroft Energy From Waste Plant

Additional and amended information has been received in connection with the application received in July 2005 for extensions to the Eastcroft Incinerator. Please click here to view the additional documents.

05/12/05: Planning and the New Licensing Laws

The new licensing laws which came into effect on 24 November 2005 control how licensees run their premises. Many licensed premises are also subject to planning controls, and if you own or operate licensed premises you need to be aware of any planning restrictions which may apply. To read about the relationship between planning and licensing please click here.

29/11/05: Nottingham Local Plan November 2005 Adopted

The Nottingham Local Plan Review was adopted by Nottingham City Council on 28th November 2005. It is now called the ‘Nottingham Local Plan’.A notice of adoption will be advertised in the London Gazette and the Nottingham Evening Post on 2nd December, and on 9th December, 2005. There is a six week period following the first publication of the notice for any person who is aggrieved by the Plan and wishes to challenge its validity to apply to the High Court to have the Plan or part of the Plan quashed. Government advice is that it is wise to seek legal advice before starting such action. Click to view the Local Plan pages.

18/11/05: City Centre Masterplan Launched

Nottingham must continue to be one of the most ambitious, innovative, creative and attractive of England’s Core Cities to guarantee its continued success. The Masterplan will inspire investors, developers and architects to commission and design buildings and public spaces that enliven and enhance our city. For more information click here.

11/10/05: Broad Marsh Redevelopment Compulsory Purchase Order

A Public Inquiry into the Broad Marsh Redevelopment Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) is being held in Nottingham. It starts on 11th October 2005 at 10am. The venue is the Britannia Hotel, 1 St James' Street in the city centre. The Public Inquiry, where objections to the CPO will be heard, is likely to last two - three weeks.

06/09/05: Meadows and Southside Area Action Plan Consultation

The Council is seeking views on a range of issues and options prior the preparation of the Meadows and Southside Area Action Plan. For more information click here.

05/09/05: Planning Permission Time Limits Changed

For planning and listed building consent applications submitted after 24 August 2005 new default time limits are now in force. For more information, and to read about other recent changes to the development control system click here.

02/08/05: Eastcroft Energy from Waste Planning Application

A planning application has been received for the extension of the Eastcroft Energy from Waste facility to provide capacity for an additional 100,000 tonnes per annum waste management capacity. Click here to view the application documents, including the full environmental statement.

A non-technical summary of the environmental statement is also available, which can be viewed by clicking here