Thirty three new homes approved in Bassetlaw Village amid sewage concerns

Developer Proland Ltd’s proposal - which includes eight three-bedroom and 25 four-bedroom homes - was originally rejected by Bassetlaw Council as out of character with the nearby village.

However following a successful appeal the project was agreed by planners this month.

Plans for the 1.4-hectare site - surrounded on three sides by other housing - are subject to 70 letters of objection from local residents and others.

Councillors were told there was no up-to-date ecological survey for the land - sparking concerns for wildlife.

And Sutton councillor Rob Boeuf pointed out that the sewage system - serving both Sutton Cum Lound and Barnby Moor - was already running close to capacity and required regular maintenance.

However councillors were assured the developer would be required to enter into an agreement with Severn Trent Water to undertake works to the existing sewer, ensuring the new homes do not cause any negative impact for surrounding residents.

Angela Close, chair of Sutton Cum Lound Parish Council, told how the first plans for the site outlined 27 homes - however this had now increased to 33.

The council's planning development manager pointed out that the original outline planning permission was ‘all matters reserved’ - which means the number of dwellings is not fixed.

Planning committee members raised concerns about the number of affordable homes which were planned.

They were told affordable housing provision was a 25 per cent proportion and in this case four dwellings had been earmarked for affordable housing.

Committee members also said there were worries about access to the planned cul-de-sac from already-busy Lound Low Road.

However they were assured that permission would be granted under the condition that details of how the right of way would be linked to the development would be required.

The application - to grant permission for appearance, landscaping and layout among other matters - was granted subject to conditions.

They include an ecological and biodiversity enhancement scheme and that a public right of way would connect with the development, among other conditions.

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