Memorial railings and lighting at Bentinck Memorial Market Place, Mansfield

“Site Address: Bentinck Memorial Market Place Mansfield Nottinghamshire Proposal: LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE EXISTING METAL RAILINGS FIXED TO THE LOWEST STEP. FIXING POCKETS TO BE REVIEWED AFTER REMOVAL AND TO BE INFILLED WITH MOLTEN LEAD OR MATCHING STONE INDENTS. REMOVAL OF LIGHTING FIXED TO THE MONUMENT TO BE REPLACED WITH LIGHTING MOUNTED ON BOLLARDS ADJACENT TO THE MONUMENT.”

“The proposed development includes the following: • Removal of the existing metal railings fixed to the lowest step. Fixing pockets to be reviewed after removal and to be infilled with molten lead or matching stone indents. • Removal of lighting fixed to the monument, to be replaced with lighting mounted on bollards adjacent to the monument.”

“The application site relates to the Market Place in Mansfield, an oval shaped area of land located in the historic core (Market Place Conservation Area) of the town centre, largely pedestrianised, with the exception of access for service and delivery vehicles. Access is available from Church Street/Leeming Street (north), Stockwell Gate (northwest), Market Street (south).”

“The proposed works to the Listed Building, The Bentinck Memorial, form part of a wider proposal and planning application to undertake environmental improvements to the market place as a whole, as these works include improvements to the Bentinck Memorial a separate listed building consent is required to cover those works.”

“Application Ref: 2005/0851/ST Address: Bentinck Memorial Market Place Proposal: APPLICATION FOR LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR 16 NO. NEW LED UPLIGHTERS ON INTERNAL OF MONUMENT, 8 NO. NEW LED UPLIGHTERS ON TOP OF MONUMENT AND REMOVAL OF 4 EXISTING LIGHTS AND REPLACEMENT WITH 8 NEW LIGHTS. Decision: GRANT LISTED BUILDING CONSENT WITH CONDITIONS Decision Date: 9th November 2005”

“Application Ref: 2026/0289/FUL Address: Mansfield Market Place Market Place Proposal: REGULATION 3 APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC REALM IMPROVEMENT WORKS TO MANSFIELD MARKET PLACE INCLUDING NEW LANDSCAPING, STREET FURNITURE AND LIGHTING. Decision: Pending Decision Date: Pending…”

“Grant Listed Building Consent subject to the conditions, with delegated authority to the Assistant Director Planning, Planning Manager or Development Management Team Leader to make or approve minor changes to the planning conditions.”

“The proposed removal of the existing railings is considered acceptable because they are not characteristics of the original concept/design and are of lower heritage significance. Their replacement with more appropriately designed railings, relocated onto a new low limestone wall set clear of the monument, together with relocated lighting columns, would improve the monument’s appearance, prevent further damage, and allow repairs to the stonework.”

“The proposal includes a low stone boundary wall upon which the new railings would be installed, set away from the Bentinck Memorial. A separation area is shown between the Memorial and the proposed wall/railings, within which the new lighting columns would be located. The principle of this separation is considered appropriate as it would help prevent direct physical impacts upon the Memorial.”

“Historic England (Received 6 th July 2026)”

“Requested for condition survey, schedule of works and details of the design and materiality of the railings. Wrought iron as a material is recommended.”

“The committee considered an application for listed building consent for works to the Bentinck Memorial, Mansfield Market Place, including the removal of the existing metal railings fixed to the lower step, review and infilling of fixing pockets following removal, replacement lighting mounted away from the monument, new railings set away from the monument, metal heritage railings on a stone plinth to match the monument, new seating, planting and heritage information boards.”

“On the motion being put to the vote, the Chair confirmed that the motion had been approved by 10 vote in favour, 0 against and 0 abstentions. Resolved – Grant listed building consent for application reference 2026/0305/LBW for works to the Bentinck Memorial, Mansfield Market Place, subject to the conditions listed in the report, with delegated authority to the Assistant Director Planning, Planning Manager or Development Management Team Leader to make or approve minor changes…”