Third different proposal for town-centre offices -- all the latest Mansfield plans
The future of a prominent building close to Mansfield town centre is unclear after a THIRD different planning application in just over a year was submitted.
The double-fronted, two-storey building on Brunt Street, which includes a modern extension at the rear, used to house the commercial offices of the long-established chartered accountancy firm, Wright Vigar, now based at the Ransom Wood Business Park.
But it has been vacant since 2023 and after being sold in 2025, it was the subject of a scheme to convert part of the property into two flats.
That was granted permission by Mansfield District Council, only to be followed by a fresh planning application for a couple of HMOs (houses in multiple occupation) at the site – one for five residents and another for six.
Last month, the council again approved this scheme, subject to conditions. But now another change-of-use application has been lodged with the council – this time to convert the property into five self-contained flats.
Each proposal has been put forward by the Clipstone-based real-estate company, Current Property Ltd, which is likely to be the letting agent for the building.
If Current Property wins a third permission, it would be up to the firm’s bosses, Jake and Josh Anderton, how the property is marketed.
The latest application says “internal reconfiguration” would be required to form the flats, with the installation of kitchens and bathrooms, two modest roof-lights at the rear, a small, roof-mounted smoke-vent to meet fire regulations and secure, wall-mounted post-boxes next to the main entrance for the individual residents’ mail.
Although on-street parking was not available, two public pay-and-display car parks were within a short walking distance. And the property was close to the town centre, shops, services, jobs and public transport routes.
The application goes on: “This proposal involves the conversion and refurbishment of an existing building, which is considered suitable for residential occupation.”
The council’s planning officers are now considering the proposal and have set a deadline date of Tuesday, May 5 for a decision or recommendation.
Other planning applications received by Mansfield Council include these:
Mansfield Sewage Treatment Works, Old Mill Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse – installation of two new kiosks to house equipment for sewage undertakings.
The Coppice, High Oakham Road, Mansfield – removal of tree covered by preservation order.
142 Southwell Road East, Rainworth – removal of two trees covered by preservation order.
Broadlands, 30 High Oakham Hill, Mansfield – creation of separate dwelling to include two-storey extension to the south-west, demolition of single-storey element of coach house, construction of replacement single-storey extension to eastern side and rear, demolition of existing link with main house, creation of new entrance into coach house, creation of separate double garage and removal of trees along eastern boundary.
Oakleaf, 8 Waterson Oaks, Mansfield – work to eight trees covered by preservation order.
15 Lindhurst Lane, Mansfield – application for lawful development certificate for loft conversion, including dormer to rear, and single-storey rear extension.
280 Eakring Road, Mansfield – work to tree covered by preservation order.
25 Gladstone Street, Mansfield – notification for prior approval for a proposed larger ground-floor rear extension.
Dovetail House, The Park, Mansfield – work to trees covered by preservation order.
Land at Victoria Street, Mansfield – variation of conditions, and amendments to plot boundaries and parking arrangements, with regard to planning permission granted for 56 dwellings with new roads.
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/