People who live, work, study or invest in Nottingham are being invited to help shape the future of their city.
Nottingham City Council has today (Wednesday 23 September) launched a major consultation on its new Local Plan.
This will guide how Nottingham grows, regenerates and changes over the coming years. It will be used to help determine planning applications across the city as well as shaping decisions on:
- New homes
- Jobs
- Transport infrastructure
- The environment
- Heritage
- Health
- Climate change
The consultation is the first formal stage in preparing the new Local Plan and seeks views on the key issues, opportunities and priorities that should influence future planning policy.
It does not propose a preferred strategy or identify development sites. Instead, it asks residents and stakeholders what matters most and what they feel the Local Plan should focus on.
The consultation is accompanied by a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Scoping Report and has been informed by, and is helping to deliver, the Nottingham City Vision and existing evidence.
The Vision sets out a shared ambition for how the city will grow, change and succeed in the future. It comprises three key areas:
- Home: a city of healthy, diverse neighbourhoods where people can live well
- Heart: a leading city at the centre of a thriving regional economy
- Host: a welcoming destination for business, culture, sport and visitors
Councillor Jay Hayes, Executive Member for Housing and Planning at Nottingham City Council, said: “The new Local Plan will play an important role in shaping Nottingham’s future.
“It will help us plan for new homes, jobs, transport, parks, community facilities and investment, while protecting the things that make Nottingham a great place to live, work and visit.
“We want to hear from residents, businesses, community groups and stakeholders at this early stage. This is an opportunity for people to tell us what issues they think the Local Plan should address and help shape the direction of future planning policies.”
The Local Plan consultation runs until Wednesday 28 October 2026. People can view the consultation documents and submit comments online here.