Mansfield District Local Plan Review
The council has been reviewing the current local plan to ensure that it reflects changes to the district’s housing requirements, updated evidence and new legislation and guidance introduced by the government.
Between 29 September and 10 November 2026, the council is consulting on the Publication Draft Local Plan Review and inviting representations (in accordance with Regulations 19 and 20 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended). For more information, please visit Public consultation on planning documents.
Subject to council approval, it can then be submitted to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government with supporting documents and all representations received on the final draft. The Secretary of State will appoint an independent Planning Inspector(s) to conduct an Examination in Public to consider whether the Local Plan is ‘sound’ and ‘legally compliant’.
The Publication Draft Local Plan Review has been produced alongside a Sustainability Assessment and a Habitats Regulations Assessment, which are also available for comment. More information on supporting evidence can be seen on the Local Plan Review documents and evidence webpage.
The Policies Map that shows how policies within the Local Plan apply across the district, including the location of proposed site allocations, can be viewed using the interactive mapping tool.
The plan will guide the future development of the district by setting out how much development should happen over the plan period of 2023-2043 and a positive vision for Mansfield as a healthier, greener and more vibrant place to live, work and enjoy. It will determine where new homes are built, where businesses can grow, what infrastructure is required and how the district’s natural and historic environment will be protected.
The government requires every Local Plan to be reviewed at least once every five years. Maintaining an up-to-date plan supports growth, ensuring there is enough land for homes, jobs and the infrastructure necessary to support them. Having an up-to-date plan helps protect against speculative and unplanned development that might undermine sustainable and resilient communities.
The timetable for the review is set out at Local Development Scheme.
The council consulted on the first stage of the Local Plan review - the Mansfield District Local Plan Issues and Opportunities Report which ended on 20 October 2023. The Mansfield Local Plan Issues and Opportunities Consultation Statement summarises the results and how they will inform the Local Plan Review.
There was then further consultation on the Mansfield District Local Plan Review consultation document which ended on 17 July 2025. This provided an opportunity for draft policies and all sites that were under consideration for allocation to be viewed. Mansfield District Local Plan Review – Regulation 18 Consultation Statement provides a summary of the issues raised during the consultation period.
This page will be updated as work progresses on the Local Plan Review.
If you would like to be notified of forthcoming notifications on the Local Plan Review please sign up to our consultation portal so you can get involved. Visit our consultation page for more information.
Local Plan Review Summary