Here you will find a number of websites which may provide useful advice and information about all aspects of Planning.

• For information and guidance on all aspects of Town and Country Planning visit the Planning Portal website: www.planningportal.gov.uk
• For information regarding Appeals visit the Planning Inspectorate website: www.planning-inspectorate.gov.uk
• For information on government legislation and Acts of Parliament with respect to Planning visit the Communities and Local Government website: www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/
• The professional body for Town and Country Planning website: RTPI Royal Town Planning Institute
• GOEM Government Office for the East Midlands website: www.goem.gov.uk
• For information about our environment and how it is being protected visit the Environment Agency website: www.environment-agency.gov.uk
• For information about Archaeology, Listed Buildings and Conservation of our built environment visit the English Heritage website: www.english-heritage.gov.uk
• For guidance on the work to protect and enhance our natural environment visit the Natural England website: www.naturalengland.gov.uk
• For an example of a modern e-planning system and how the planning process will be conducted online visit Newark and Sherwood District Councils e-planning website: www.nsdc.info/e-planning/
• For free, independent and professional advice on planning issues for community groups and individuals who cannot afford to pay a planning consultant   Planning Aid is part of the Royal Town Planning Institute. Registered charity number 262865. Visit the East Midlands Planning Aid website: East Midlands Planning Aid Service

The following links will take you directly in to the planning pages of Nottinghamshire's district and borough councils.

• Ashfield District Council website: www.ashfield-dc.gov.uk/
• Bassetlaw District Council website: www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/
• Broxtowe Borough Council website: www.broxtowe.gov.uk/
• Gedling Borough Council website: www.gedling.gov.uk/
• Mansfield District Council website: www.mansfield.gov.uk/
• Newark and Sherwood District Council website: planning.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/
• Rushcliffe Borough Council website: www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/

Nottingham City Council is a neighbouring Unitary Authority dealing with all local government functions within its own administrative boundary.  For all planning matters within Nottingham City please visit their website:

• www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/

This page was updated October 2009.