Useful contacts

Free assistance is available from several Government supported programmes offering comprehensive, impartial services including publications, tailored advice and help lines. Contact and other details appear here. Other than specific publications referred to within this Guide (see also Useful Publications), it is advisable to request an up to date publications list to see exactly what is available from each organisation / programme.

Please bear in mind that some of these programmes are large, complex and may involve several contractors; be prepared to exercise pragmatism, patience and perseverance!

B - Local Planning Authorities

A - Key Organisations

Building Research Establishment (BRE)
http://www.bre.co.uk/
BRE run several programmes on behalf of Government and its agencies. The ‘Centre for Sustainable Construction’ programme provides expertise that can be used to help reduce the environmental impact and associated costs spanning the whole life cycle of a building. BRE provides practical guidance in relation to materials specification, construction and management.

Bucknalls Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 9XX
Tel: 01923 664000
Fax: 01923 664010
E-mail: enquiries@bre.co.uk

The Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA)
www.bsria.co.uk
BSRIA offers environmental Rules of Thumb, a technical note providing guidance for assessing and addressing the environmental consequences of building projects throughout the UK.

Old Bracknell Lane West, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7AH
Tel: 01344 426 511
Fax: 01344 487 575
E-mail: bsria@bsria.co.uk

British Standards Institution (BSI)
www.bsi-global.com

Develops standards and applies innovative standardisation solutions to meet the needs of business and society.

389 Chiswick High Road London W4 4AL
Tel: 0208 996 9000

Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE)
www.cabe.org.uk/
CABE is a new champion for architecture in England. Its function is to promote high standards in the design of buildings and the spaces between them. It can offer advice to all those who create, manage and use the built environment.

The Tower Building, 11 York Road, London SE1 7NX
Tel: 0207 0706700
Fax: 0207 0706777
E-mail: enquiries@cabe.org.uk

Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA)
www.ciria.org.uk/
Research association concerned with improving the performance of all involved with construction and the environment. CIRIA encourages the application and improvement of best practice through its networks, including the Construction Industry Environmental Forum (CIEF) which aims to improve the environmental and sustainability performance of all those interested in construction.

6 Storey’s Gate, London SW1P 3AU
Tel: 020 7222 8891
Fax: 020 7222 1708
E-mail: enquiries@ciria.org

Natural England (formerly Countryside Agency)
www.naturalengland.org.uk
A government agency which promotes sustainable countryside management, high standards of rural services and a community renewables scheme, and works to improve the quality of life in the countryside for everyone.

Head Office, 1 East Parade, Sheffield, S1 2ET
Tel: 0114 241 8920
Fax: 0114 241 8921
E-mail: enquiries@naturalengland.org.uk

Department for Transport
www.dft.gov.uk

For information about energy policy development and renewables under ‘It’s Only Natural’.

Energy Savings Trust (EST)
www.est.org.uk/
Government funded trust to promote efficient use of energy. It runs several programmes (e.g to promote energy efficient products) has a network of advice centres and offers free publications.

The Energy Saving Trust, 21 Dartmouth Street, London. SW1H 9BP
Tel: 020 7222 0101
Fax: 020 7654 2444
E-mail: info@est.co.uk

English Heritage
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/
The Government’s statutory adviser on archaeology and the management of the historic environment in England.

East Midlands Region
44 Derngate, Northampton NN1 1UH
Tel: 01604 735400
National office:
Tel: 0870 333 1181
Fax: 01793 414926
E-mail: customers@english-heritage.org.uk

Environment Agency (EA)
www.environment-agency.gov.uk/
The Environment Agency is the leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. The EA’s job is to make sure that air, land and water are looked after by everyone in today’s society, so that tomorrow’s generations inherit a cleaner, healthier world. The EA’s work included tackling flooding and pollution incidents, reducing industry’s impacts on their environment, cleaning up rivers, coastal waters and contaminated land, and improving wildlife habitats. Provides advice on sustainable drainage, water conservation and management, planning issues, nature conservation and waste management.

Lower Trent Area;
Trentside Offices, Scarrington Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 5FA
Tel: 0115 9455722

Environmental Protection UK (formerly National Society for Clean Air (NSCA))
www.nsca.org.uk
Set up to promote clean air and environmental protection generally through the reduction of air, water, noise and land pollution, and addresses other contaminants affecting environmental quality. The society examines environmental policy issues and aims to place them in a broader social and economic context.

44 Grand Parade, Brighton, BN2 9QA
Tel: 01273 878770
Fax: 01273 606626
E-mail: admin@environmental-protection.org.uk

Nottinghamshire Biological and Geological Record Centre
www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/sitemap/services/environment/nbgrc.htm
The centre holds information about the county’s plants, animals and geology which is useful for a variety of purposes, including land use planning, land management and education.

Nottingham Natural History Museum, Wollaton Hall, Nottingham NG8 2AE
Tel: 0115 915 3909
Fax: 0115 915 7602
E-mail: nbgrc@ncmg.org.uk

Nottinghamshire Building Preservation Trust
www.heritage.co.uk (for building preservation trusts nation-wide) Works actively to protect and restore buildings at risk in the county.

2 Priory Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5HU
Tel: 0115 981 9622

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/nottinghamshire
Part of a national network of 46 Wildlife Trusts of more than 150 Urban Wildlife Groups and of Wildlife Watch ( junior branch), whose HQ is in Newark

Tel: 0115 958 8242

Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
www.rtpi.org.uk/
The RTPI exists to advance the science and art of town planning for the benefit of the public.

41 Botolph Lane, London EC3R 8DL
Tel: 020 7929 9494
Fax: 020 7929 9490
E-mail: online@rtpi.org.uk

The National Trust
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Concerned about the impact of uncontrolled development and industrialisation; Guardian for the nation in the acquisition and protection of threatened coastline, countryside and buildings.

Clumber Park, Stableyard, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 3BE
Tel: 01909 486411 (East Midlands regional office)
Fax: 01909 486377
E-mail: enquiries@thenationaltrust.org.uk

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
www.rics.org/
One of the most respected and high profile global ‘standards and membership’ organisations for professionals involved in land valuation, real estate, construction and environmental issues.

Royal Institute of British Architects
www.architecture.com
The main body representing architects and promoting good architecture whose extensive built environment portal contains useful sections on research and development, building design publications and on employing an architect.

66 Portland Place, London W1B 1AD
Tel: 0207 580 5533
Fax: 0207 255 1541
E-mail: info@inst.riba.org

Urban Design Alliance (UDAL)
www.udal.org.uk
A group of leading professional and campaigning bodies. It promotes awareness of how urban design can help make healthier, more sustainable, and safer towns and cities. The goal is a radical improvement of the quality of urban life.

UK Climate Impacts Programme (UKCIP)
www.ukcip.org.uk
The UK Climate Impacts Programme helps organisations assess how they might be affected by climate change, so they can prepare for its impact

For information on climate change and predicted future weather patterns.

Union House, 12-16 St Michael’s Street, Oxford OX1 2DU
Tel: 01865 432076
Fax: 01865 432077
E-mail: enquiries@ukcip.org.uk

Waste Watch
www.wastewatch.org.uk
A national organisation committed to encouraging action in the community and the 3 Rs - reduction, reuse and recycling. It produces the ‘UK Recycled Products Guide’, has developed an associated Buy Recycled web site and a ‘Wasteline”

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
www.wwf.org.uk
The world’s largest and most experienced independent conservation organisation. Sponsor of a ‘One Million Sustainable Homes’ campaign.

WWF/UK, Panda House, Weyside Park, Godalming, Surrey. GU7 1XR
Tel: 01483 426444

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B - Local Planning Authorities  

Nottinghamshire County Council
Planning Team Culture and Community Department, County Hall, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7QP

Tel: 0115 977 4545

For Transport, Waste, Conservation etc: Environment Department, Trent Bridge House, Fox Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6BJ

Tel: 0115 977 4200 or 3368

Nottingham City Council
Directorate of Development, Exchange Buildings North, Smithy Row, Nottingham, NG1 2BS

Tel: 0115 915 5208

Ashfield District Council
Technical Services Department Urban Road, Kirkby in Ashfield, NG17 8DA

Tel: 01623 450 000

Bassetlaw District Council
Department of Planning Services, Queen’s Buildings, Potter Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2AH

Tel: 01909 533 533

Broxtowe Borough Council
Directorate of Planning and Development, Council Offices, Foster Avenue, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 1AB

Tel: 0115 917 7777

Gedling Borough Council
Directorate of Development and Environment, Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6LU

Tel: 0115 901 3901

Mansfield District Council
Department of Planning and Building Control, Civic Centre, Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 7BH

Tel: 01623 463 204

Newark and Sherwood District Council
Planning Services Department Kelham Hall, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 5QX

Tel: 01636 655 888

Rushcliffe Borough Council
Borough Development Service Civic Centre, Pavilion Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5FE

Tel: 0115 981 9911

LPA Responsibilities
Strategic and local planning functions are split between the County Council and the various District Councils. The County Council is responsible for preparing the Joint Structure Plan plus the Minerals and Waste Local Plans, and also for development control issues relating to minerals, waste and the Council’s own development (e.g. schools, libraries).

District Councils prepare local plans for their own areas and have development and building control responsibilities for all other types of development such as housing and office development. Nottingham City Council, as a unitary authority, combines all these func-tions, working jointly with the County Council on strategic planning matters.