Harworth & Bircotes Neighbourhood Plan

Overview

The reviewed Harworth and Bircotes Neighbourhood Plan was formally adopted by Bassetlaw District Council following a successful referendum on 21 May 2026. The reviewed Neighbourhood Plan now replaces the previous version of the Harworth and Bircotes Neighbourhood Plan, adopted in December 2015. The reviewed Neighbourhood Plan forms part of the statutory Local Development Plan for Bassetlaw and should be used when either applying for planning permission or determining planning applications within the Harworth and Bircotes Neighbourhood Area.

Development Stages and Supporting Documents

Neighbourhood plans progress through various stages between designation and adoption. The progress of the Harworth and Bircotes Neighbourhood Plan, and all supporting documents, is detailed below, with the most recent stage addressed first. 

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Adopted Neighbourhood Plan (Reviewed) (May 2026)

• Harworth and Bircotes Neighbourhood Plan (Review)
• Appendix B:
  • Design Codes and Guidance
  • Housing Need Assessment

• Neighbourhood Area Map
• Basic Conditions Statement
• Consultation Statement
• Examiner's Report 
• Decision Statement (Adoption) (22 May 2026)

Designation stage (2013)

• Neighbourhood Area map
• Neighbourhood Area designation confirmation

Last Updated on Tuesday, May 26, 2026