Councils publish strategic plan for Greater Nottingham
Last updated: 13/3/2025
Broxtowe, Nottingham City and Rushcliffe Councils are now publishing a strategic development plan setting out future development proposals over the next 17 years.
They have been working together to ensure all planning policies covering the Greater Nottingham area are consistent and complementary.
This follows a previous consultation in November 2024, on a version of the plan which included Gedling Borough Council.
Since this consultation was undertaken, an updated National Planning Policy Framework has been published and Gedling Borough Council has decided to withdraw from the Greater Nottingham Strategic Plan.
Broxtowe Borough, Nottingham City and Rushcliffe Borough Councils are continuing work on the Greater Nottingham Strategic Plan and are now looking to gather views of residents, businesses and other interested parties.
The Strategic Plan sets out how the councils intend to address issues such as the number and location of new homes required for a growing population, providing new jobs and infrastructure, tackling climate change, and protecting and enhancing the area’s heritage, open spaces and biodiversity, in a way that minimises the impact on the environment.
The Strategic Plan has been approved by each council and follows consultation on earlier ‘Growth Options’ and ‘Preferred Approach’ documents. The Strategic Plan sets out the amount of new housing which the councils are planning to build over the next 17 years along with proposals for large strategic sites which are expected to accommodate future homes and employment land.
Most of the proposals included in the Strategic Plan are carried forward from previous plans, known as the Aligned Core Strategies, however the Strategic Plan allocates new development sites as follows:
In Broxtowe Borough, extensions to existing proposed development sites at Toton and Chetwynd Barracks principally for housing, and land at the Former Bennerley Coal Disposal point, for large scale logistics development.
In Nottingham City, a new allocation covering the former Broad Marsh shopping centre, Maid Marian Way College and land to the east of Carrington Street, for a mix of uses including housing, commercial and office.
In Rushcliffe, a new allocation at the Former Ratcliffe on Soar Power Station, for a mix of uses including energy generation and storage, advanced manufacturing and industrial, offices and large-scale logistics.
Before the Strategic Plan is submitted to Government for independent examination, there is a period of 6 weeks during which there is an opportunity for residents, businesses and other organisations to make comments on the soundness and legal compliance of the Plan in line with Government guidance.
This period will run from Wednesday March 12 until 5pm on Friday April 25, 2025. Copies of the Strategic Plan and supporting documents, along with details of how to submit a representation, are available on each council’s web site, at main council buildings, at some libraries and other locations.
Further details and web links can be found at on the Greater Nottingham Strategic Plan website.
Councillor Milan Radulovic, Leader of Broxtowe Borough Council and Chair of the Greater Nottingham Joint Planning Advisory Board said: “The draft Greater Nottingham Strategic Plan sets out how the Councils of Broxtowe, Rushcliffe, and Nottingham City envisage the Greater Nottingham area will develop and grow over the next 17 years, up to 2041. The Strategic Plan provides for 47,600 new homes, and around 47,000 new jobs.
“It also includes policies to help us move towards carbon neutrality, to protect and enhance our natural spaces, and makes sure new infrastructure is in place to support new growth. This is the opportunity for individuals, interest groups and businesses to comment on the Councils’ proposals, so I urge everyone to get involved before the closing date of the consultation, on Friday 25 April 2025.”
Councillor Jay Hayes, Executive Member for Housing and Planning at Nottingham City Council added: “The publication of the draft Greater Nottingham Strategic Plan is an important step on the way to achieving a new planning framework for Nottingham, Broxtowe and Rushcliffe.
“It shows our ambition to ensure growth is as sustainable as possible and is accompanied by the required infrastructure.
“The policies are aimed at ensuring that new development plays its part in preserving and enhancing our built and natural environment, so that growth benefits our existing and new residents.”
Councillor Roger Upton, Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Planning and Housing said: “This plan is an important milestone in our statutory duty and is a major decision which will affect this and future generations of Rushcliffe residents.
“We have been preparing this new plan in partnership with Broxtowe Borough and Nottingham City Councils through the Joint Partnership Board.
“The Strategic Plan covers the period up to 2041, and it sets out strategic policies and proposals to secure sustainable development growth, including housing, employment and infrastructure, across the Greater Nottingham plan area.
“This consultation is open for six weeks and we encourage residents, businesses and other interested parties to submit their views to help shape this important work in line with Government guidance.”