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Solar Energy SPD

The Solar Energy Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) was adopted on 10 June 2025.

This SPD provides guidance on the application and interpretation of local and national policy on major stand-alone ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) developments in the Newark and Sherwood district, with special consideration given to protected local features.

As an SPD this document provides further guidance on policies within the Council’s Amended Core Strategy DPD and Allocations and Development Management DPD but does not develop new ones. This SPD is part of the Council’s Local Development Framework and is a material consideration in the determination of planning applications.

The Solar Energy SPD can be seen here:

Solar Energy Supplementary Planning Document (PDF File, 864kb)

Documents supporting the Solar Energy SPD can be seen here:

Adoption Statement (PDF File, 130kb)

Statement of Consultation (PDF File, 483kb)

Consultation Responses Document (PDF File, 286kb)

The Solar Energy SPD and supporting documents are also available for inspection at District Council offices in Castle House and in public libraries throughout the District.