Decision details

Members considered a report which sought approval from Cabinet and Full Council that the Greater Nottingham Strategic Plan was submitted to the Secretary of State for Public Examination.

The Greater Nottingham Strategic Plan is a statutory development plan document and part of the Council’s Policy Framework and comprises strategic planning policies and strategic site allocations. The Plan was prepared with Nottingham City and Rushcliffe Borough Councils; separate approvals were simultaneously being sought for the partner authorities

The submission of the Greater Nottingham Strategic Plan required approval from Full Council. A call-in period prevented this approval being sought. The Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, in accordance with the Constitution, had given permission for the item to be excluded from call-in based on the reasons stated. A notice was published on 26 November 2025.

RECOMMENDED to Council:

1.               The Greater Nottingham Strategic Plan and accompanying Submission documents be submitted to the Secretary of State for Independent Examination.

2.               To confirm that the Council considers that the revised Publication version of the Greater Nottingham Strategic Plan (March 2025) has substantially the same effect on its area as the November 2024 Publication version (which included Gedling Borough Council as a partnering authority).

3.               To grant delegated authority to the Assistant Director of Planning and Economic Development, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to make any necessary minor editing amendments to the Submission draft Greater Nottingham Strategic Plan if required.

4.               To request the Planning Examination Inspector(s) to consider the proposed modifications, including supporting the creation of a DH Lawrence County Park north of Eastwood, and recommend any modifications which are necessary to make the Greater Nottingham Strategic Plan sound, under section 20(7C) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (as amended).

5.               The updated Local Development Scheme (with effect from December 2025) be adopted.

Reason

The Strategic Plan is in accordance with all of the Council's corporate priorities, particularly providing a good quality home for everyone.