95 homes at School Land And Access, Kingston Road, Worksop

What was proposed

The application proposed 95 homes, new highways, open space, drainage and associated infrastructure, including play space and new site access.

“The application seeks to erect 95 dwellings, construct highways, open space, drainage and associated infrastructure.”

“A new vehicular access to the site will be created from Kingston Road, with pedestrian access available on South Avenue. New areas of public open space and an equipped children’s play area would be provided to the west of the site, with a SuDS-based drainage attenuation basin located in the north western corner of the site.”

Officer report

The site and its surroundings

The site was the former Manton Primary School on approximately 3.7 hectares within an established residential area, and was allocated for up to 100 homes.

“The application site comprises of the former Manton Primary School which closed in 2008. The site was previously occupied by two school buildings with associated playing fields and hardstanding. The site comprises of approx. 3.7 hectares and is predominantly formed from grassland with some retained hardstanding.”

“The site is located within a well-established residential area on Manton, in the south- east of Worksop. Surrounding residential development primarily consist of two-storey, semi-detached properties along with some bungalows.”

Officer report

Earlier planning advice

Earlier advice concerned a proposed residential development of 106 homes with access, drainage, open space and associated infrastructure.

“25/00284/PREAPP – Proposed residential development for 106 dwellings, access, drainage, open space and associated infrastructure. Advice Given, 27/05/2025.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended permission because the allocated-site proposal was considered to meet the plan’s expectations and be acceptable with contributions and conditions.

“The principle of the development on this site is secured by the site being allocated within the Local Plan; Policy 17 (Site HS4 Former Manton Primary School). The allocation/policy states that land at the Former Manton Primary School, Worksop, as identified on the Policies Map will be developed in this plan period for approximately 100 dwellings and supporting infrastructure as identified by the Infrastructure Delivery Plan 2023, as part of a safe, sustainable, quality…”

“The proposed development meets all the expectations of the plan to deliver a scheme in accordance with a masterplan for the site.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Most consultees raised no objections, while Sport England objected; several consultees supported the scheme subject to conditions or planning obligations.

“BDC Environmental Health: No objections, subject to conditions BDC Tree Officer: No objections, subject to conditions BDC Skills & Employment: No objections, subject to planning obligations NCC Highways: No objections, subject to conditions NCC Planning Policy: No objections, subject to planning obligations Environment Agency: No objections Historic England: No objections, subject to conditions NHS: No objections, subject to planning obligations Sport England: Objects to the…”

Officer report

Public representations

The application was publicised by neighbour letters and a site notice, but no third-party representations were received.

“The application was publicised by neighbour notification letters and a site notice posted on 06/11/2025.”

“No third-party representations were received.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Principal Planner presented the application, and the applicant spoke in support under the public participation rules.

Members’ questions

Members asked material and non-material questions, which the Principal Planner and Head of Planning and Place addressed.

“Members asked several material and non-material questions during the debate. The comments and questions were addressed by the Principal Planner and the Head of Planning and Place.”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The committee granted planning permission subject to conditions and a Section 106 Agreement, with final wording delegated to the Head of Planning and Place.

“Recommendation of the Head of Planning and Place: Grant planning permission, subject to conditions and a Section 106 Agreement with final wordings delegated to the Head of Planning and Place.”

“Committee Decision Resolved: Grant planning permission, subject to conditions and a Section 106 Agreement with final wordings delegated to the Head of Planning and Place.”

Minutes