Village housing plans facing council refusal

Many of the objections focussed on access to the site, for both vehicles and pedestrians

Plans for more than 100 houses on the edge of a Nottinghamshire village have been recommended for refusal.

Developer MyPad is seeking outline planning permission for 104 properties on land off Mill Lane in Huthwaite, near Sutton-in-Ashfield.

But planning documents note concern over a single access road, possible mining disturbance and the impact on hedgerows.

The were also 68 objections received from the public, relating to increased traffic, inadequate local infrastructure and impact on existing houses.

Highway safety

The report stated that the "principle of residential development is considered acceptable, provided all other material planning considerations can be satisfied" in the area being considered.

The county council, as highway authority, concluded "the proposed layout in respect of access is below acceptable standards for both pedestrians, horses and vehicles".

It added "the development of the site as proposed would significantly impact on highway safety".

Officers also said hedges on the site may have historical significance, while any risk from old coal mines would be assessed by "intrusive investigation".

After studying official submissions and public responses, planning officers said the "harm outlined within this report is considered to be significant".

The application is due to be discussed by Ashfield District Council's planning committee on Tuesday.