More than 300 homes are planned in a Nottinghamshire area after a years-long battle. Barratt and David Wilson Homes have shared their plans to build 322 properties as part of a brand-new housing development at a 33.35-acre site in Beck Lane, Sutton-in-Ashfield, known as The Hawthorns.
David Wilson Homes East Midlands has had its plans for 146 homes, including 12 affordable properties for rent or shared ownership, approved by Ashfield District Council. Barratt Homes North Midlands has submitted plans to provide 176 of the properties, including 20 affordable homes for rent or shared ownership, accommodating a selection of two, three and four bedrooms.
The site was previously subject to controversy, as outline plans were rejected by Ashfield District Council in 2018 over concerns about "sustainability", transport infrastructure and issues surrounding local services. However, developers behind the scheme launched an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate, hitting out at the decision, leading to it being reversed in 2019.
