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Current consultations

Rushcliffe Design Code Supplementary Planning Document

The draft Rushcliffe Design Code Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) has been published for consultation. A web-based version is also available to view.

The consultation closes at 5pm on Monday 10 March 2025.

The SPD will supplement the Rushcliffe Local Plan (Part 1: Core Strategy and Part 2: Land and Planning Policies) and national planning policies and guidance. The SPD sets out the design requirements for new development in Rushcliffe Borough and will be used in the determination of planning applications.

A Strategic Environmental Assessment and Appropriate Assessment Screening Opinion has been prepared for the draft SPD. It has determined that there will be no significant environmental effects or need for an appropriate assessment. The draft SPD is also accompanied by a Consultation Statement.

A hard copy of the draft SPD and accompanying documents and can be viewed during normal opening hours at the Rushcliffe Customer Contact Point, West Bridgford Library, Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6AT.

Comments on the draft Rushcliffe Design Code SPD can be made:

  • By email to localdevelopment@rushcliffe.gov.uk, or
  • By post to: Planning Policy, Rushcliffe Borough Council, Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7YG.

All comments must be submitted to the Council by 5pm on Monday 10 March 2025.

If you have any questions, please call Planning Policy on 0115 981 9911, or email us at localdevelopment@rushcliffe.gov.uk. If you wish to be notified when the SPD is adopted, please state this in your response.

 

 

Public Spaces Protection Order Renewal Consultation (PSPO) (Dog Control)

We have commenced a consultation on the renewal of the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for the control of dogs in the district. This will continue to cover the whole of the district with the exception of an area of Tollerton identified in the schedules to the Order, to control dog fouling, restrict dogs to leads in certain circumstances and the prohibition of dogs in certain areas.  It is proposed to continue with the PSPO in its current form as established in 2022 without amendment unless there is evidence and support for changes to the Order from this consultation.

The Consultation will run to Friday 7 March 2025 inclusive and all responses will be reported to the Councils Cabinet meeting in spring (May) for consideration of comments any amendments and approval.

Please see more information on the Public Spaces Protection Order page.

 

 

Conservation Area Consultations

The Council is currently consulting on revisions to the following Conservation Areas:

  • Bradmore
  • Car Colston
  • Scarrington

The consultation period runs until Sunday 16 March 2025, further information and documents are available on the About Conservation Areas webpage.

 

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