Consultation on the draft Open Space in New Residential and Commercial Development (SPD)

The proposed revision is very targeted. It relates only to how we uplift costs in the future.  The new method introduces a clearer, more flexible approach by indexing costs using recognised construction indices (such as BCIS), ensuring contributions remain accurate, up to date and reflective of the true cost of providing enhances open space improvements.

The consultation will run for a 4-week period between 6 February and 6 March 2026.

It is only the proposed amendments that are shown as track changes that we are consulting on (underlined for additional text, strikethrough for deletions or notes explaining the changes).  We are not consulting on other more detailed aspects of the SPD, such as the standards for open space provision, typologies, or wider policy principles. These remain as previously adopted.

• Please review the proposed changes (see draft Open Space in New Residential and Commercial Development (SPD).
• When providing comments these should relate only to the proposed changes and should be submitted using the online response form
• Wider issues or unrelated aspects of the SPD cannot be considered at this stage and should not therefore be made.

• A copy of the Draft Open Space SPD can be viewed online (see draft Open Space in New Residential and Commercial Development (SPD).
• A paper copy of the document can be viewed at; City Council, Loxley House reception, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG and Nottingham Central Library, Carrington Street, Nottingham NG1 7FH

To make comments please use the online response form

The Council will review all responses received and consider whether changes to the draft SPD are required. Please note that representations cannot be kept confidential and will be available for public scrutiny. However, representations that are available for public scrutiny will exclude your personal contact details. For more information about how we process your data please go to www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/localplan

The Council will consider all the consultation responses before adopting the SPD. Once adopted, the SPD will be used to guide and determine any future planning applications. The final SPD will be made available on the Councils’ website along with a Report of Consultation, and an Adoption Statement.

Please contact the Planning Policy Team using the email address localplan@nottinghamcity.gov.uk if you have any queries or would like more information. If you would like to speak to an officer on the phone, please email with your phone number and we will contact you in the first instance.