Bassetlaw District Council is inviting residents and key stakeholders to have their say on the future of the district as a six-week consultation on the creation of a new Local Plan is launched.
The current Local Plan, adopted in 2024, must be reviewed by 2028-29 with the new one aiming to manage and influence economic growth, jobs, services and investment, including those linked to the Trent Valley Supercluster.
At the Council’s Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 2nd September, councillors approved the proposal to give people the opportunity to share their views on what the new Local Plan should include and how they would like to be involved as it is developed.
Cllr Steve Scotthorne, Cabinet Member for Identity, Planning and Place said: “Creating a new Local Plan is an important step in shaping the district’s future, and through this review we can make sure new growth is carefully planned, is supported by the right services, protects our natural and historic places, and makes the most of new opportunities in the Trent Valley Supercluster.
“We’d like people to take part in the consultation and tell us what they think the plan should include, as well as how they would like to be involved in the future.”
As part of the consultation, the Council will be seeking feedback on a scoping report, which provides an overview of the district and highlights some of the key opportunities and challenges that could influence future planning decisions. An engagement strategy, which sets out how communities can continue to get involved throughout the process, is available within the Scoping Report document.
The six-week consultation was launched on 3rd September 2026, and you can take part online or collect a paper copy from the Council offices in Worksop, Retford or Harworth and Bircotes.
To help residents learn more about the Local Plan, 11 drop-in events will also take place across the district, starting on Tuesday 15th September and running through to the beginning of October. These events will provide an opportunity for people to ask questions and discuss what they would like to see included. You can view the dates and venues for these events on our website.
Bassetlaw District Council will be the Local Planning Authority for Bassetlaw until 31 March 2028. Because of Local Government Reorganisation, planning responsibility will shift to the new unitary authority after this date. The new Local Plan will be worked up to an advanced stage so that the new authority can take it forward.
Last Updated on Thursday, September 3, 2026