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Planning Committee - Thursday, 2nd October, 2025 4.00 pm

October 2, 2025 View on council website  Watch video of meeting

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Summary

The Newark and Sherwood District Council Planning Committee met on 2 October 2025 to discuss several planning applications, including a major development at the former Thoresby Colliery. The committee was also scheduled to review appeals and consider an exempt item related to land in Kelham. Prior to the meeting, the councillors were scheduled to visit the sites of some of the planning applications.

Thoresby Vale Development

The agenda included an outline planning application for Phase 6a/7 of the Thoresby Vale Development, located at the former Thoresby Colliery, Ollerton Road, Edwinstowe (reference 24/00289/OUTM). This was listed as a major development and subject to an Environmental Impact Assessment1.

Land off St Michaels Close, Halam

The committee was scheduled to discuss a planning application for land off St Michaels Close, Halam (reference 25/01319/PIP). This application was for permission in principle2.

Land at Willoughby Farm, Carlton Lane, Norwell

A full planning application for land at Willoughby Farm, Carlton Lane, Norwell (reference 25/00107/FUL) was also on the agenda.

Tambo Lounge, The Buttermarket, Newark On Trent

The agenda included a discussion of a listed building consent3 application (reference 25/01173/LBC) for Tambo Lounge, The Buttermarket, 27 Middle Gate, Newark On Trent.

Appeals

The committee was scheduled to be informed of appeals lodged and appeals determined, according to the agenda.

Land North of Main Road, Kelham

The agenda included an item relating to land north of Main Road, Kelham (reference 23/01837/FULM). This was listed under Part 4 of the agenda as an exempt and confidential item, meaning the press and public were scheduled to be excluded from the meeting during its discussion, because it was expected to involve the disclosure of exempt information as defined in the Local Government Act 1972.


  1. An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process that evaluates the likely environmental impacts of a proposed project or development, taking into account inter-related socio-economic, cultural and human-health impacts, both beneficial and adverse. It is required for certain types of developments under the Town and Country Planning Regulations. 

  2. Permission in Principle (PIP) is a type of planning application that establishes whether a site is suitable for development in principle, before more detailed plans are drawn up. 

  3. Listed Building Consent is required for alterations or extensions to a building that is on the list of buildings of special architectural or historic interest. 

Attendees

Profile image for CouncillorAndy Freeman
Councillor Andy Freeman Labour • Edwinstowe & Clipstone
Profile image for CouncillorDavid Moore
Councillor David Moore Independents for Newark and District • Beacon
Profile image for CouncillorCelia Brooks
Councillor Celia Brooks Labour • Edwinstowe & Clipstone
Profile image for CouncillorLinda Dales
Councillor Linda Dales Conservative • Collingham
Profile image for CouncillorSimon Forde
Councillor Simon Forde Portfolio Holder for Climate and the Environment • Independents for Newark and District • Balderton South
Profile image for CouncillorPeter Harris
Councillor Peter Harris Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group • Liberal Democrat • Southwell
Profile image for CouncillorKeith Melton
Councillor Keith Melton Liberal Democrat • Trent
Profile image for CouncillorPenny Rainbow
Councillor Penny Rainbow Conservative • Southwell
Profile image for CouncillorSue Saddington
Councillor Sue Saddington Conservative • Muskham
Profile image for CouncillorTom Smith
Councillor Tom Smith Conservative • Rainworth South & Blidworth
Profile image for CouncillorLinda Tift
Councillor Linda Tift Chair of the Council • Labour • Rainworth North & Rufford
Profile image for CouncillorTim Wildgust
Councillor Tim Wildgust Conservative • Boughton

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 02nd-Oct-2025 16.00 Planning Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 02nd-Oct-2025 16.00 Planning Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

9. 04.09.25 - Planning Committee Minutes.pdf
FINAL 24.00289.OUTM Phase 6a-7 Thoresby Colliery Ollerton Road.pdf
24.00289.OUTM Appendix.pdf
FINAL 25-01319-PIP Land Off St Michaels Close Halam.pdf
25.01319.PIP Appendix.pdf
FINAL 25.00107.FUL Land at Willoughby Farm Carlton Lane Norwell.pdf
25.00107.FUL Appendix.pdf
FINAL 25.01173.LBC Tambo Lounge.pdf
25.01173.LBC Appendix.pdf
FINAL Appeals A report.pdf
FINAL Appeals B report.pdf
Schedule of Communication 02nd-Oct-2025 16.00 Planning Committee.pdf
Schedule of Communication 2.10.2025.pdf