Neighbours have voiced concerns about the impact of new houses set to be built in a 'super' Nottinghamshire village. The final step towards 11 new homes being constructed at land off Nottingham Road in Burton Joyce could be taken by Gedling Borough Council's planning committee on October 12, where councillors will decide whether to approve the developer's s106 funding contributions to the area.
In August 2021 an outline application was approved, with the homes to be accessed via Mill Field Close. After a reserved matters application was approved subject to a s106 agreement the scale of the homes has been amended, with them now proposed to range from two bedroom dwellings to five bedroom dwellings.
The approved development would also require the removal of 32 trees or tree groups for removal from the land owned by Chevin Homes. Local residents were positive about the principle of more homes being built, but expressed concerns about infrastructure strains affecting the desirable village.
Stewart Harwood, who is in his 80s and lives in Burton Joyce, said the village was a 'super place to live' and welcomed the new homes. "I moved to Burton Joyce from Nottingham years ago, it's a super place to live so I can see why people would want more homes here - it is really nice," Mr Harwood said.
"I don't usually go that way [Nottingham Road] but the only thing I can think of is that it is a busy road, so that might be a problem. But there's some brilliant places to go and the people here are very friendly."
Paul Hammonds, 69, and Allison Hammonds, 60, thought the homes were needed but questioned aspects of the plan. "Obviously we need more houses, but I'm always concerned the houses will not be affordable for most people, especially young people getting on the ladder," Mr Hammond said.
"I doubt they will be very affordable here. But saying that it needs to be used somehow."
Mrs Hammond added: "My only concern is not just about houses here, but the area in general. Doctors are struggling already and other services are too. There will be an increase in traffic too."
Previously 14 homes were built on Mill Field Close during the Covid pandemic. Nottinghamshire County Council raised no objections as long as the arrangements for the management and maintenance of the access driveway were followed and a new dropped footway crossing was created.
A neighbour on Mill Field Close, whose property borders the site, said: "The homes they [Chevin Homes] have built in the past are very nice and they've said they will do what they can to reduce problems from the building.
"A lot of people objected to it, but I like the new builds put up during Covid here, so hopefully they will be like that. My only concerns were that the trees next to our house get sorted and over the extra traffic.
"Thankfully they are funding a crossing to help with that. We are aware it will be disruptive because they will be going past our home, but it is what it is really."
Nottinghamshire County Council noted places in the primary planning area had spare capacity to absorb the number of primary school pupils the development is predicted to generate, but requested a contribution of £47,750 towards secondary school provision. Gedling Borough Council has asked for £54,990.18 to go towards the provision of offsite open space.
A Gedling Borough Council planning officer, in a committee report recommending the plan for approval, said: "The principle of the development accords with the objectives of national and local planning policies. It is considered that the site could be used for residential development without causing undue harm to visual and residential amenity, highway safety, ecological interests or flooding.
"I am satisfied that the proposed development does not result in an over intensive form of development on the site. The revised layout of the site together with the size of the proposed plots in my opinion reflects the character of the area and does would not appear incongruous."
In a planning document, Grace Machin Planning & Property on behalf of Chevin Homes, said: "The proposed scheme offers an opportunity to deliver a high quality and sensitively designed development, which has carefully considered its context and setting, which will contribute towards the provision of much needed new housing, and with ready access to local services and amenities.
"The proposal is considered to represent sustainable development, particularly owing to the sustainable and accessible location of the Site, (which is not reliant upon private car ownership) and the ability for the proposal to contribute towards homes targeted to meet local housing needs, which also offers much-needed support to the local economy and the vitality and vibrancy of the local community and facilities therein."
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