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The Examination Library contains a list of documents submitted for the Examination along with background documents and evidence that have informed the production of the LAPP. It also contains documents relating to the examination, and will be updated as the examination progresses.

Structure of the Examination Library

The Examination Library is in 2 parts.  Part 1 is all the documents that were submitted originally and follows the layout of the main LAPP document, see below.  All documents issued post submission are in the Examination Library: Part 2.  In addition there are all the consultation comments received at both the formal Publication and Revised Publication consultation stages.

The Inspector's report has now been received. 

She has found the LAPP to be both legally compliant and sound. It is anticipated that the Plan will now be adopted on 13 January 2020. 

Examination Library: Part 1

Core Documents

  • Regulations - Documents required by regulations including the Submission Version LAPP document itself and accompany policies maps (NorthSouth and City Centre)
  • Background Papers - Background Papers produced by the Council in support of specific policies
  • Previous Stages - Documents related to previous statutory stages of the LAPP preparation

Documents that cut across different policy areas (including the Adopted Core Strategy)


National Policy & Guidance


Previous non-statutory versions of the LAPP and supporting documents


Documents related to housing including Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Show people


Documents related to the Environment, Climate Change, Open Space, Flooding & Green Belt


Documents related to Waste, Minerals, Pollution Control and Telecommunications


Documents related to Transport / Managing Travel Demand / Infrastructure / Sites


Documents related to Retail and include City Centre, Pay Day Loans/Betting Shops & Hot Food Takeaways


Documents related to Employment, Economy & Regeneration 


Documents related to the Historic Environment


Documents related to Design and Enhancing Local Identity


Documents related to Local Services and Healthy Lifestyles / Community Facilities


Consultation Comments

Consultation Comments received at Publication, Revised Publication and Main Modification Stages. These are divided by comments received by Organisations and Individuals. In addition there is a document that shows all individual comments received in plan order.


Examination Library: Part 2

The Examination Library: Part 2 sets out the documents, statements and other relevant correspondence issued after the submission of the Nottingham City Local Plan Part 2, LAPP to the Secretary of State on 23 April 2018. This will be updated with all documents issued by the Inspector, Nottingham City Council and other parties throughout the examination process.

These are split into 3 sections. 

  • Section 1: Documents issued by the Inspector
  • Section 2: Documents issued by the Council
  • Section 3: Documents issued by those making Representation to the Plan

To access these documents please click below.


Matters, Issues & Questions

Details of the Inspector's Matters Issues and Questions


Hard copies of the documents within the Examination Library can also be viewed for inspection at Nottingham City Council, Loxley House, Station Street Nottingham, NG2 3NG. To ensure that there is an officer available and the documentation is ready it is requested that you email (localplan@nottinghamcity.gov.uk) in advance.