Nottinghamshire Minerals Local Plan 2045
Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council are jointly preparing the Nottinghamshire Minerals Local Plan 2045 to replace the current plan, which was adopted in March 2021. This new plan is being developed in response to government regulations requiring councils to prepare replacement plans within five years of their previous adoption.
The plan will guide mineral extraction, supply forecasting, and environmental protection across both authorities’ boundaries until 2045. Key milestones include a scoping consultation running from 12 October 2026 to 9 November 2026, with a further content consultation planned for November 2027 and target adoption in September 2029.
Key aspects of the plan include:
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Supply Forecasting: Determining future demand for aggregates, particularly sand and gravel, which is Nottinghamshire’s main product.
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Site Allocations: Identifying locations for future extraction through a “call for sites” expected in early 2027.
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Environmental Protection: Safeguarding heritage assets, such as those near Sherwood Forest and South Muskham, and promoting biodiversity-led restoration.
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Transport Strategy: Encouraging sustainable transport modes like rail, barges, and pipelines to reduce road traffic impacts.
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Unitary Transition: The joint approach ensures continuity despite the planned transition to new unitary authorities in Nottinghamshire.
The current Minerals Local Plan remains in force for determining applications until the new plan is adopted. Residents and stakeholders can submit views during the ongoing scoping consultation, which closes on 9 November 2026.
Please follow the link here for more information.
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