Local Development Framework

A report published on the 30 June 2008 outlines the areas where new sustainable communities could be built around Greater Nottingham*. The production of the report, known as a Sustainable Urban Extension Study (SUES) is a requirement of Government, so the Council can start to identify areas where housing and other complementary land uses could be built over the next 25 years.

In the Greater Nottingham area, which for planning purposes includes Erewash Borough, local councils need to provide for around 60,000 new homes across the conurbation up until 2026, although the exact numbers are not yet confirmed. The study forms part of the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) which is still being progressed and is anticipated to be completed by September 2008.

The release of the final report will represent a continued commitment by all local councils involved in the Nottingham Core Housing Market Area (HMA) to work together to ensure that the need for new housing is addressed across the conurbation.

For more information on the SUES work, and to access the report, please visit the following Nottinghamshire County Council web page:

http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/regionalspatialstrategy.htm (opens in a new window)

On this page you will also see a useful ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ section which will provide answers to a wide range of issues concerning the production of and the possible implications arising from the content of the report.

Should you have any questions regarding the SUES work, please contact the Policy and Development Section via the following contact details at ldf@erewash.gov.uk or from our 'Contact Us' page.

*Greater Nottingham for the purposes of this study reflects the boundaries of the Nottingham Core HMA and consists of the following Councils: Ashfield DC (Hucknall area), Broxtowe BC, Erewash BC, Gedling BC, Nottingham City Council and Rushcliffe BC.