Following a successful referendum result, Broxtowe Borough Council resolved to ‘make’ (adopt) the Cossall Neighbourhood Plan at its meeting of Cabinet on 12 March 2024. The Borough Council has prepared a ‘Decision Statement(.pdf)(865KB)(Opens in New Window)’ (Opens in a New Window) to accord with the requirements of Regulation 19 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended). This provides further information in relation to this decision. The Cossall Neighbourhood Plan...

A tree preservation order (TPO) is a piece of statute law that comes under the: Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the Town and Country Planning (trees) Regulations 1999 The basic function of the law is to enable the protection of valuable trees that contribute to an area's landscape and amenity. TPO trees are usually mature, of good form and, most importantly, can be clearly seen from a public area. However, other factors are also relevant such as historic value, practical value (e...

What is Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)? Biodiversity net gain is a way of creating and improving biodiversity by requiring development to have a positive impact (‘net gain’) on biodiversity. Where a development has an impact on biodiversity, Biodiversity Net Gain encourages developers to provide an increase in appropriate natural habitat and ecological features over and above that being affected in such a way it is hoped that the current loss of biodiversity through development will be halted an...

Bringing Life to Our Town Squares and Streets Our town Squares and high streets are the heart of our community. We are passionate about supporting a vibrant mix of uses—from regular markets and festive events to charitable collections and commercial pop-ups. If you have an idea that brings footfall and energy to our Borough, we want to hear from you! This includes activities like leafleting or promotional canvassing in our busy town centres. We are here to help you get the right permissions i...