New affordable housing to be developed on site of former Worksop school
A new development of 95 affordable homes is on its way, to be built on the former Ryton Park School site in Worksop.
The nine-acre previously used land, acquired from Nottinghamshire County Council and Bassetlaw District Council, will be transformed into a new residential community providing much-needed affordable homes alongside new public open space.
The former Ryton Park School site has been vacant since the buildings were demolished in 2010.
This approved scheme will bring the land back into productive use, helping to meet demand for affordable housing in Bassetlaw and supporting the wider regeneration of Manton.
Vistry, the UK's leading specialist mixed-tenure housebuilder, has completed the purchase of the site, where it will deliver the properties in partnership with Vico Homes, and invest more than £1 million in local infrastructure, supporting education, healthcare, public transport, libraries, environmental improvements and public open space.
Dave Bradley, managing director of Vistry North Midlands, said: “We are pleased to be moving forward with plans to transform this long-vacant brownfield land into a new community for Worksop.
“This scheme will deliver 95 high-quality affordable homes, helping to meet local housing need while making a lasting positive contribution through new public open space and investment in community infrastructure.
“Partnership working is central to Vistry’s approach, and we look forward to working with Vico Homes, Nottinghamshire County Council, Bassetlaw District Council and local stakeholders to bring these much-needed homes forward.”
Joel Owen, director of development and growth at Vico Homes, said: “Everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home, and this development will help make that a reality for more local families.
"Working with Vistry Partnerships is helping us make strong progress towards our goal of delivering 10,000 new affordable homes over the next decade, supported by our recent appointment as a Homes England Strategic Partner.
"Together, we’re creating homes and communities where customers can put down roots, feel secure and build lasting memories for generations to come.”
Councillor James Walker-Gurley, Nottinghamshire County Council’s cabinet member for economic development and asset management, said: “This is great news that this long-vacant site is being brought back into use to deliver much-needed affordable homes for local people and will bring lucrative contracts for the supply chain.
“The sale of this land will mean funds can be invested back into assets which support council services. Longer term, this development will not only provide high-quality homes but also generate significant investment in local infrastructure and community facilities, helping to support our continued regeneration of the Manton area and wider Worksop community.
Coun Steve Scotthorne, cabinet member for identity, planning and place at Bassetlaw Council said: “I am delighted to see this long-vacant former school site being brought back into productive use to deliver 95 much-needed affordable homes in Worksop.
“This development demonstrates how partnership working between the public and private sectors can unlock previously used land, provide high-quality housing, and create lasting benefits for our communities.
“Alongside the new homes, the investment of more than £1 million in local infrastructure and public services will help support both existing and future residents.”
Construction is expected to begin this month.