Local Plan review

**New consultation – May 2025**

The council are reviewing the current local plan to ensure that it reflects changes to the district’s housing requirements along with new legislation and guidance introduced by the government. The council is seeking to engage with key stakeholders, including individuals and organisations who have an interest in the district (in accordance with Regulation 18 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012).

This consultation gives the community and other interested stakeholders a chance to shape the plan, including what areas across Mansfield and Warsop should be designated for new development. The draft Local Plan Review draws on previous consultations and work done so far to update the plan, and includes a long list of potential sites which could come forward for new development. The council is seeking your views on these sites and will then undertake further assessment of all sites to determine which sites should be allocated.

You can make comments on this report from 30 May to 13 July 2025. All comments received will be used to inform the Publication Draft Local Plan (under Regulation 19) that will be consulted on and submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for an examination in public. 

You can view the document and comment online by visiting our consultation portal. A copy of the document is also available at the Civic Centre and at each library in the district during the consultation period. Please check opening times.

Drop-in sessions have been arranged on the following dates where you can come along and find out more.

• Weds 4 June – Warsop Health Hub – 3pm – 7pm
• Weds 11 June – Turner Hall, Mansfield Woodhouse – 3pm – 7pm
• Sat 14 June – Four Seasons Shopping Centre (outside Boots / old Debenhams unit) – 10am – 1pm
• Weds 18 June – Four Seasons Shopping Centre (outside Boots / old Debenhams unit) – 12pm – 3pm

The government requires every Local Plan to be reviewed at least once every five years.  The current local plan was adopted in 2020 and is therefore being reviewed.

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 in the Local Development Scheme (2025) which was adopted on 4 March 2025.

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 Consultation Statement summarises the results and how they will inform the Local Plan Review.

This page will be updated as work progresses on the Local Plan Review.

If you would like to be notified of forthcoming consultations 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

View our Local Plan Review summary document.