134-home residential development at Land Rear Of 223A Abbott Road, Mansfield

“Vehicular access is proposed from a modified access off Abbott Road following the demolition of the existing house and upgrading of Hall Barn Lane, which also forms part of a public right of way. New pedestrian and cycle crossing facilities will also be provided off Abbott Road/into the site.”

“Site description and background The application site lies on the north-western edge of the Mansfield and comprises around 4.98 hectares of overgrown ex playing fields and hardstanding associated with a demolished school, the access lane Hall Barn Farm (public right of way Mansfield Footpath 33) which provides a footpath link between Abbott Road and Somersall Street, and 223a Abbott Road a modern detached, two storey dwelling.”

“Loss of open green space and the potential impact on health and wellbeing of local residents; • Field gives sense of being more spacious than the whole of the neighbourhood • Inadequate local facilities/infrastructure (Doctors, schools etc) to cater for additional residents; • Already sufficient housing in the area, no need for additional development; • Mansfield is already oversubscribed housing wise • Impact on ecology – loss of land as a recreational area •…”

“Objecting on the grounds of lack of infrastructure • Additional traffic with no traffic calming provided – impossible to access from Westfield Lane, Penrith Drive, Wainwright Avenue, Hall Barn Lane and Brickhill Lane • Loss of well used green space • Lack of privacy to houses already built – overlooking and decreasing property values • Loss of wildlife habitat and loss of hedgerows • Area at full capacity for new builds with Abbott Road, Westfield Lane both allotment sites…”

“2023/0271/OUT residential development land to the rear of 223a Abbott Road, Mansfield be approved with Conditions as detailed in the report.”

“On the motion being put to the vote, the Chair confirmed that the motion had been approved, with ten votes in favour, no votes against and no abstentions…”

“Resolved - That application 2023/0271/OUT, residential development on land to rear of 223a Abbott Road, Mansfield be approved subject to conditions…”