Residents, businesses and community organisations are being invited to comment on the latest draft of the Mansfield local plan review, which will guide how the district grows and develops up to 2043.

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.

A central priority is making sure Mansfield has the homes it needs now and for future generations.

Executive mayor Andy Abrahams is urging people to have their say on the future for Mansfield. Photo: Submitted

placeholder image — Executive mayor Andy Abrahams is urging people to have their say on the future for Mansfield. Photo: Submitted

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.

The proposed approach supports housing growth across Mansfield and Warsop, continuing to support strategic developments at Pleasley Hill Farm, land off Jubilee Way and Berry Hill.

Together, these sites are intended to provide homes, employment land, local facilities, green infrastructure and transport improvements.

The council consulted on the Issues and Opportunities Report in 2023 and on the Regulation 18 Local Plan Review in 2025.

Comments from stakeholders and technical studies have helped shape the draft.

Policies also support renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable drainage, green infrastructure, biodiversity net gain and measures to reduce flood risk.

Andy Abrahams, executive mayor of Mansfield, said an up-to-date local plan provides the legal and strategic foundation for deciding planning applications and shaping growth and without it, the council loses control over development and faces higher risks of speculative approvals.

He stated that Government targets have increased, stressing the need for quality homes and sustainable neighbourhoods supported by essential infrastructure.

Growth will be supported by an infrastructure delivery plan, with development contributing toward road improvements, sustainable travel, education, healthcare and recreation.

The publication draft will be presented to full council on Thursday, September 24 and consultation will be launched, subject to approval.

If approved, the consultation will run from September 29 until Novemer 10.

Comments must focus on whether the local plan review is legally compliant, sound and compliant with the duty to co-operate before submission to the Planning Inspectorate for independent examination.

The plan is viewable online at mansfield-consult.objective.co.uk/kse, with hard copies at libraries and Mansfield Civic Centre.