A project to create two new flats close to the town centre heads the latest collection of planning applications for Mansfield.

The proposal is to convert what is currently a detached, three-bedroom house at 1, Thoresby Street into two separate apartments – one on the ground floor and one on the first floor.

The first-floor flat would be accessed via a new, enclosed staircase that would be part of a rear extension to the property.

The application has been submitted to Mansfield District Council by local man Piro Arapi, whose agent for the scheme is David Garbett, of Sutton.

The house on Thoresby Street, Mansfield that could be converted into two flats. (PHOTO BY: Google Maps)

placeholder image — The house on Thoresby Street, Mansfield that could be converted into two flats. (PHOTO BY: Google Maps)

A planning statement explains that a previous application, lodged five years ago, was to convert the house into a semi-detached home with a large, two-storey rear extension. But this has now lapsed without being carried out.

Each flat would be designed to national minimum standards, complete with its own garden area at the back.

The council’s planning officers are currently considering the proposal and hope to make a decision or recommendation by their deadline date of Tuesday, September 15.

Other planning applications received by Mansfield Council include these:

2-6 Toothill Lane, and 34, 38 and 42 Leeming Street, Mansfield – listed building consent for replacement of external signage.

Unit 2, 45 Hermitage Lane, Mansfield – refurbishment of existing industrial unit with new cladding on north and west elevation, refurbishment of existing office area, external alterations to roof structure, and introduction of additional glazing to cater for new internal layout.

8 Richmond Drive, Mansfield Woodhouse – detached double garage.

12 Enderby Crescent, Mansfield – construction of ground-floor front bay-window extension.

7 Arundel Drive, Mansfield – notification of proposed larger home extension (single-storey side and rear).

Newlawns, Heath Avenue, Mansfield – work to tree covered by preservation order.

29 Lindhurst Lane, Mansfield – work to tree covered by preservation order.

1 Syerston Court, Mansfield – single-storey rear extension and front porch.

2 Dawgates Lane, Pleasley – demolition of existing structures and erection of new detached dwelling and associated car port (alternative to approved scheme).

THE details of many planning applications can be found in public notices advertised by local and regional newspapers. To catch up on all the latest public notices, go to https://publicnoticeportal.uk/