Land north of
Blackwell Road, Huthwaite, Ashfield
Help shape proposals for land north of Blackwell Road, Huthwaite, Ashfield.
Welcome to our consultation website showing proposals for Land North of Blackwell Road, Huthwaite, Ashfield.
The emerging Ashfield Local Plan proposes a housing allocation for the site. We are seeking your views on the proposals as designs start to take shape.
We want to provide a welcoming and sustainable new development that delivers benefits for the existing community as well as new residents.
We are keen to hear your thoughts to help shape the proposals. Keep reading to find out more and how you can have your say.
Please note, the deadline for feedback is Wednesday, 26th November 2025.
The Site
The site is about 13 hectares in size and comprises several fields, bound by existing hedgerows and mature trees.
Located on the edge of Huthwaite, the site is close to Sutton-in-Ashfield. To the north there are agricultural fields and allotment gardens as the land rises to Chesterfield Road. To the east is a woodland and agricultural fields, and beyond that, Huthwaite town centre. To the west of the site are agricultural fields and beyond that, approximately 800m away, is the M1 motorway. To the south, across Blackwell Road, is the Nunn Brook Business Park.
A public footpath runs to the north of the site, from the adjacent woodland to the fields westwards. The land itself is relatively flat in the southern portion adjacent to Blackwell Road before it then rises to Chesterfield Road. The site is in Flood Zone 1 which is the lowest annual probability of river flooding.
Our Proposals
The proposal is for approximately 230 new homes with a range of 1 to 5 bedrooms.
There will be two vehicle access points alongside good pedestrian and cycle access along Blackwell Road. The layout will make it easy to walk and cycle through the site towards Huthwaite town centre. New footpath links will be made to the public right of way along the northern boundary of the site, with improved links to Chesterfield Road.
Each home will have a private garden, with car parking provided on-plot to avoid the over-dominance of vehicles within the street scene. Cycle parking will also be provided.
Existing hedgerows and mature trees located along the site boundary and within the site will be retained wherever feasible, with some removal required for development. The approach will ensure the preservation of ecological value and visual character.
New tree planting will be introduced along the primary routes and through the site to reinforce green corridors, improve biodiversity, and enhance the overall aesthetic of the development.
A central open space with a new play area is proposed alongside generous green spaces throughout the site including biodiversity improvements.
To effectively manage surface water runoff and reduce flood risk, SuDs attenuation ponds are proposed near Blackwell Lane.
These features will help regulate water flow during periods of heavy rainfall, supporting sustainable drainage principles and ensure there would not be any increase in flooding.
Please note, the deadline for feedback is Wednesday, 26th November 2025.
Key Benefits
- New footpaths and cycle ways for the benefit of the wider community.
- A new public open space featuring a play area provision for the community.
- New landscaped areas throughout the site for the benefit of local people.
- A minimum of 10% biodiversity net gain including the provision of ecological enhancements such as bird, bat boxes and insect hotels.
- New homes in the area with a mix of types and tenures to provide for a range of local people including families, first time buyers, affordable housing and older people.
- High quality design which reflects the local character and context.
- Energy efficient design including solar panels and water efficiency measures alongside electric vehicle charging points.
- Construction benefits including the creation of additional jobs during the construction period and additional new supply chain jobs. The proposed development will also create Local Authority revenue benefits including Council Tax Revenue on a yearly basis including:
- 112 direct FTE construction jobs per year without prejudice..
- 152 indirect and induced FTE jobs per year without prejudice..
- £20,051,706 of Gross Value Added per annum without prejudice.
- £6,838,728 of total gross household expenditure without prejudice..
- £318,550 of Council tax receipts per annum without prejudice..
- New Homes bonus.
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