This section of the site contains answers to some common questions about this website.
On this page:
Documents are available in TIFF and Adobe Acrobat/PDF format.
The plans and other documents on this website are produced by scanning in the original documents as we receive them.
Every effort is made to provide the best image possible, but this depends on the quality of the original document.
When a planning application is received, consultation is carried out. This typically includes informing people who may be affected by the application, such as neighbours.
Comments are accepted on applications until the published closing date, and will be taken into account during the decision-making process. You can send your comments on an application using this website:
Detailed information on the planning application process, including application forms, is available on the main council website:
Planning applications are considered by the officers and elected councillors of Rushcliffe Borough Council. Applications are determined by the Borough Development Officer under delegated powers, or by the Development Control Committee of the Borough Council, taking into account all relevant factors. If an application is reported to the Committee, anyone may attend the meeting to hear what is discussed, but only Councillors and Officers of the Council can speak at the meeting.
The Development Control Committee meetings are normally held once a month at the Civic Centre on a Monday or Thursday evening, starting at 7pm.
We receive applications and plans mainly on paper, and so we scan them in so that they can be viewed on this website. We generally do not have electronic copies of the documents and plans used, and so the accessibility of certain documents may be limited. If you have a visual impairment or other condition that prevents you from being able to view the documents on our website, the following options are available to you:
One of our officers will be able to discuss the plan or plans in which you are interested and answer any questions you may have.
If you experience difficulties using this website, please contact us so that we can correct any problems.