Bassetlaw Garden Village

Garden Village Map

Policy ST4 of the Local Plan identifies that the following infrastructure and services should be provided through the new development:

Housing

25% of homes will be for affordable housing, 25% of these will be First Homes for first time buyers
All market housing should be designed as accessible housing for older people
10% of homes should for self-build and custom build housing
Extra care accommodation

Green/blue infrastructure

40% of the site to be green/blue infrastructure; to include children’s play space, amenity space, allotments, space for wildlife and a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace to provide circular walks
Protection of existing trees, woodland and hedgerows
20% biodiversity net gain
5 new trees per home
Landscape buffer around the boundary of the site
A flood management scheme including sustainable drainage

Social and community facilities

8ha of land for a 4 form entry primary and secondary school on site, and a financial contribution towards school transport provision to nearby schools until the on site school is operational
A Local Centre, including a convenience goods store on site
Health facilities including space for a doctor’s surgery and community health facilities
Financial contribution towards improving Bassetlaw Hospital
A community centre and sports facilities on site
Renewable and low carbon energy network

Transport infrastructure

Realignment and upgrade of part of the B6420 Mansfield Road to distributor road standard (between the A1/B6420 roundabout and Mansfield Road level crossing)
Integrated transport hub including a railway station, public transport interchange, electric vehicle charging hub and cycling hub
High quality, safe and direct walking, cycling and public transport routes within the site
Closure of the level crossings in the locality
Highways demand management measures
Financial contribution towards a high frequency bus service from the site to Worksop and Retford, Clumber Park and nearby employment areas and new bus stops across the site and a financial contribution towards the railway station
Improvements to the public rights of way network on site and connections to the east and west
Financial contribution to improve:
B6420 Mansfield Road/A620 Babworth Road/Straight Mile/Sutton Lane junction
A1/A57/A614 Blyth Road junction

Masterplanning

The site promoters should agree a masterplan framework that is in accordance with the Bassetlaw Garden Village Vision Statement 2021 with the Council – this should be after consultation with the local community. This should include:
- A delivery strategy and a phasing plan; including the number and phasing of homes and businesses, and the infrastructure to be provided for each phase

Garden Village Concept Plan

Last Updated on Wednesday, May 8, 2024