Major plans for 850 homes, a care home and other community facilities in Mansfield have been approved despite some reservations from councillors over the size of the scheme. The large new settlement – exactly half the size of the Lindhurst Development near Berry Hill – was brought forward by developer Hellier at Pleasley Hill Farm, off the Mansfield and Ashfield Regeneration Route (MARR).
The plans will see up to 850 properties created on agricultural land off the busy A617 road, with the development to include the care home, a petrol station, gym, local shops and other employment spaces. It comes after the land was allocated in Mansfield District Council’s local housing plan in 2020, with the site earmarked for up to 925 homes.
This means the principle for development had already been set for the site, with statutory consultees on the plans including neighbouring authorities raising no clear objections to the development. The planning committee meeting on Monday evening (July 4) saw members of the public attend to listen to the debate. Two speakers called on councillors to reject the proposals.
