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In this section of the web site you can find out about the Local Plan, view details on all current and archived planning applications within the borough, and send us your comments on planning issues. If you need information on applying for planning permission, you will find this (and the accompanying forms) in the Development Control section.

To view our planning and building control applications online, click here.

Information on:

• Building Control - Help and guidance on Building Regulation applications, dangerous structures and demolitions
• Census data and information about the Borough of Rushcliffe
• The Local Plan
• Planning Policy
• Development Control - Containing information on how and when to apply for planning permission, and the forms you will need to do so
• DS Online - view Planning and Building Control Applications online
• Listed buildings, tree preservation orders, conservation areas »
• Publicity for Planning Applications Code of Practice
  This document outlines the requirements of publicising planning applications, and the steps Rushcliffe Borough Council takes to ensure that the public are kept informed of planning application in their area. The document is available in PDF and Word format. You can also view a table (in Word format) outlining the extent of publicity required for different types of planning application.

Current issues of interest:

• Marks & Spencer planning application
  Read about the current status of this planning application and view the plans
• RAF Newton asylum seekers accommodation centre
  Our minisite contains information on the planning application from the Home Office
• HMP Whatton
  Find out more about the planning application to increase the size of the prison
• Supplementary Planning Guidance - Affordable Housing
• Draft Supplementary Planning Guidance - Development Requirements
• A46 Newark - Widmerpool Improvements (external link to Highways Agency web site)
  [Updated - June 2003]

Useful Links:

National Planning Portal
For more information about the planning system in general you should visit the Planning Portal which provides detailed information about all aspects of the planning system.

Census Data
Comprehensive census statistics are available on the National Neighbourhood Statistics web site.

Please note: Some information in this part of the web site is in PDF format. Click here to read our guide to viewing PDF files.