Mansfield residents urged to have their say on future development of area

The Publication Draft sets out a positive vision for Mansfield as a healthier, greener and more vibrant place to live, work and enjoy.

It will help determine where new homes are built, where businesses can grow, what infrastructure is required and how the district’s natural and historic environment will be protected.

The plan provides for at least 9,900 new homes between 2023 and 2043, including affordable housing, homes for older people and opportunities for people who want to build their own home.

Executive Mayor of Mansfield, Andy Abrahams, said: “It is really important that Mansfield has an up-to-date Local Plan because it is the legal and strategic foundation for deciding planning applications, shaping growth, and protecting local priorities. When a Local Plan is out of date, the Council loses control over where and how development happens and faces a much higher risk of unwanted, speculative approvals.

"Building the right homes in the right places is essential to Mansfield’s future. We need good quality homes that meet the different needs of our communities, support regeneration and give future generations the opportunity to build their lives here.

“The government has raised all district council’s targets across the country to correct years of under supply that has led to the market being dominated by high private rental properties. We need to give the aspiration of ‘owning your own home’ back to our young people or at least the opportunity of more affordable rental properties, that may help them to eventually get on the first rung of the housing ladder.

“This plan is not simply about the number of homes we need. It is about creating sustainable neighbourhoods supported by roads, healthcare, green spaces and other essential infrastructure. Having an up-to-date Local Plan gives the Council the strongest basis to approve good schemes and refuse harmful ones.

The proposed approach supports housing growth across Mansfield and Warsop Parish. It continues to support the strategic developments at Pleasley Hill Farm, land off Jubilee Way and Berry Hill, alongside a range of other proposed housing sites. Together, these sites are intended to provide homes, employment land, local facilities, green infrastructure and transport improvements.

The Publication Draft also places sustainability at the heart of future growth. Its policies support renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable drainage, green infrastructure, biodiversity net gain and measures to reduce flood risk. New development will be expected to help create a more resilient district while protecting landscapes, wildlife habitats, green spaces, rivers, heritage assets and local character.

The consultation will run until Tuesday 10 November 2026 with consultation responses then submitted back to Mansfield District Council’s Full Council and then to the Planning Inspectorate for independent examination. People can view the plan and submit comments online at https://mansfield-consult.objective.co.uk/kse