United Kingdom • East Midlands
Site analysis in Nottingham
An introduction to site analysis in Nottingham, covering planning context, common constraints, climate, terrain and transport. Use this city overview to identify what needs checking at the specific site.
Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.
Planning regime
Nottingham Local Plan Part 2 + Greater Nottingham Aligned Core Strategy + NPPF
Key constraints
- Lace Market conservation area
- Nottingham Castle setting
- Sandstone caves below city
- Trent floodplain
Climate context
Cfb temperate. 1450 hrs sunshine. 650mm rainfall.
Topography
Trent valley floor with sandstone bluff carrying castle and Old Town.
Transport spine
NET tram 2 lines, Nottingham mainline, bus network.
Building height context
Mostly mid-rise 6-10 storeys. Castle setting limits surrounding heights.
Notable recent projects
- Broadmarsh redevelopment
- Island Quarter
- Trent Basin
Questions
What planning policies apply in Nottingham?
Nottingham Local Plan Part 2 + Greater Nottingham Aligned Core Strategy + NPPF
What are the most common site constraints in Nottingham?
Lace Market conservation area. Nottingham Castle setting. Sandstone caves below city. Trent floodplain.
Can Atlasly run a site analysis in Nottingham?
Available site information depends on the address and data source. Start with the site location and review the returned sources and coverage before using the results.
Run a site analysis in Nottingham
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