Residents in Gedling borough will soon be asked to have their say on a regional masterplan looking at where to allocate areas for 2,000 homes.
The joint plan between Gedling Borough Council, Nottingham City Council, Broxtowe Borough Council and Rushcliffe Borough Councils will be published later in the year for public consultation.
The plan will look at how Greater Nottingham’s longer-term development needs can be met up to 2038, supported by more detailed policies which will be developed in each council’s own individual Local Plan.
The councils have now published a ‘Preferred Approach’ document which will form the basis of the Strategic Plan.
Once approved, the document, along with other planning policies, can be used for guidance by developers and planners as part of the planning process.
The government has set a housing target for at least 7,950 homes to be built in Gedling Borough by 2038.
The ‘Preferred Approach’ document The ‘Preferred Approach’ document proposes further development at extensions to the strategic sites at Top Wighay Farm and Teal Close.
An extension of 360 properties is proposed at Teal Close, near Netherfield. 807 homes are currently planned there and more than 220 have already been completed.
A proposed extension of 640 homes is provisionally proposed for Top Wighay near Hucknall.
Councillor Milan Radulovic, chair of the Greater Nottingham Joint Planning Advisory Board, said: “The Greater Nottingham Strategic Plan will help us plan for a better future, recover quicker from the Covid 19 crisis, and contribute to progress on making Greater Nottingham a great place to live and work, to visit or do business in. The consultation on the Preferred Approach is an important part of this process.
“We welcome views from residents, organisations and businesses, and encourage anyone who would like to help shape how we plan for our future development to have their say on the plans which are available to view online.”
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The document will be considered by Cabinet Members in December and, if approved, will be followed by a six week public consultation exercise.
Visit http://www.gnplan.org.uk/ to sign up for the consultation or read the draft document.
