More than 130 new homes planned for site of demolished Mansfield school

The former site of Rosebrook Primary School, off Townroe Drive, could be transformed with up to 134 houses if the latest plans are approved by Mansfield Council.

Nottinghamshire Council, which owns the 4.98-hectare site, made up of green and brownfield land, is behind the application – if approved it hopes to market the site to housing developers.

The Rosebrook school buildings were demolished as part of the redevelopment for The Flying High Academy Ladybrook, on Somersall Street.

Planning documents say the new homes would comprise one and two-storey dwellings, with a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom properties.

Coun Keith Girling, county council cabinet member for economic development and asset management, said: “The county council is seeking outline planning consent for 134 homes at the former Rosebrook Primary School site.

“With the benefit of outline planning consent, the council would then proceed with its intention to market the site to housing developers.

“We believe the proposed scheme would provide an excellent proposal to help meet housing demand and ultimately transform a vacant, brownfield site into an attractive, sustainable development.

“As well as a mix of houses, bungalows and flats, the proposed development would also feature cycling and walking routes and improvements to a nearby playing field – all of which form part of our commitment to working towards a healthy, prosperous, and greener future, as outlined in our Nottinghamshire Plan.”

A decision is expected from the district council by the end of July.