The new Local Plan We are developing a new development plan for Newark and Sherwood, replacing the current Local Development Framework. The Local Development Framework The Local Development Framework sets out our development needs and the vision, strategy and policies to deliver it. It is also used to determine planning applications along with other material considerations. Housing and neighbourhoods Neighbourhood planning, housing needs, neighbourhood studies, strategic housing and employment land availability, affordable housing development. Biodiversity and landscape Strategies, planning policies and programmes to protect, maintain and enhance our biodiversity and landscapes. Open space assessment and strategy How we will manage and improve existing open spaces across the district and identify the priority actions we’ll take forward. Infrastructure Infrastructure to support growth, the infrastructure delivery plan, yearly infrastructure funding statements. Planning registers The brownfield land register and the self-build housing register. Assets of community value