Plans to build new block of flats in Sutton

A planning application has been submitted to Ashfield Council seeking permission for the demolition of old dwelling house with associated garages/ outbuildings and the erection of a block of 12 flats with accompanying landscaped gardens and courtyard parking, on Forest Road, Skegby.

The application says: “Following virtual meetings, and follow up emails, it was confirmed the site is an ideal location for the provision of dwellings to support assisted living accommodation within the county area.

“The pre-application advice outlined there are no other locations nearby and the site in question is close to local amenities, which means it would be a suitable site within the Sutton area.

“The advice stipulated the ideal number of units to be provided in a given block to maintain social interaction between residents and this has been taken on board.

“From our understanding, subject to meeting the respective requirements for the assisted living design, the Skegby site would be a suitable location.

“The commissioning team have been in dialogue with us to outline their requirements and we have progressed design work with a view to meeting the assisted living requirement for the locality.”

Commenting on the application, Nick Butler, Nottinghamshire Police designing out crime officer, said: “The development is situated within a higher-than-average area for crime and disorder in Nottinghamshire.

“The development will be vulnerable to crime during the construction stage.

“Therefore, it is requested the Secured by Design standard is adopted as part of this property development.”