The Policy Team is principally responsible for formulating land use planning policy as it applies to Bassetlaw and ensuring that it is implemented in practice.  In addition the unit monitors development trends and assesses the effectiveness of planning policy on shaping the local environment.  Current planning policies are set out in the Bassetlaw Local Plan and are compatible with the County Structure Plan, prepared by Nottinghamshire County Council.

The Policy Team is currently producing new planning policy documents under the Local Development Framework.  Once adopted these documents will have the same weight as the present Local Plan when planning applications are assessed.

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

The CIL is a charge that local authorities in England and Wales can require of most types of new development in their area (based on £X per sqm), in order to pay for the infrastructure needed to support development. CIL charges will be based on the size, type and location of the development proposed.

The Council consulted on its Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule between 23 January and 5 March 2012. A summary of the consultation responses is now available.

The Council is currently producing its Draft Charging Schedule for consultation.

Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD)

The adopted Core Strategy makes provision for SPDs, which are used to expand upon policy set out in the Core Strategy, on a small number of policy areas. The Council consulted on those relating to affordable housing and residential parking standards between 23 January and 5 March. Summaries of the consultation responses (for affordable housing and residential parking standards) are now available and it is anticipated that the two SPDs will be adopted shortly.

• Planning Application Forms