The Council is currently consulting the community and interested parties on the first stage of the new Bassetlaw Design Code.
The Design Code will help set design quality standards for new buildings and spaces and will be an important tool for everyone delivering new development across Bassetlaw.
The Design Code will provide more information about the design policies in the Bassetlaw Local Plan, and once adopted, will be used in deciding planning applications.
A key part of the consultation is feedback from local communities, about what makes a place special and what works well and not so well in terms of the design of buildings, streets and spaces.
Many areas in the district are covered by Neighbourhood Plans which have their own design codes. These will stay – the new district Design Code will provide a framework to guide locally specific neighbourhood plan design codes in the future.
The findings from this consultation will feed into what goes into the Design Code which will be available for consultation in Summer 2025.
The consultation commences on 17 February 2025 and closes at 5pm on 28 March 2025.
All documents can be viewed on our consultants digital portal - my.engaged.space/bassetlawdesigncode, at the Council offices in Worksop, Retford and Harworth & Bircotes and libraries in the district during normal opening hours.
Freephone: 0800 170 1223 to request a copy of the consultation information
We are holding drop in consultation events for residents to find out more about the design code and talk to officers at:
- 4 March - Beckingham Recreation Room 4.30-7pm
- 5 March - Barnby Memorial Hall, Blyth 4.30-7pm
- 10 March - Retford Enterprise Centre 4.30-7pm
- 13 March - Worksop Town Hall 4.30-7pm
- 18 March - Dunham on Trent Village Hall 4.30-7pm
Representations can be submitted:
Consultation portal: my.engaged.space/bassetlawdesigncode
By email: planningpolicy@bassetlaw.gov.uk
By post: Planning Policy, Bassetlaw District Council, Queen's Buildings, Potter Street, Worksop, S80 2AH.
Last Updated on Thursday, February 20, 2025