Site Background

This community consultation process is being undertaken by Strategic Development Land in partnership with Stancliffe Homes in support of an Outline planning application for the erection of 120 dwellings with all matters reserved except for access, on land to the South of Calow Lane, Hasland, Chesterfield.

The applicant, Stancliffe Homes, recognises the importance of community consultation in providing information to the local community and key stakeholders through appropriate consultation and communication. Our primary objective is to inform the local community and key stakeholders of the details of the proposal and seek widespread feedback about the proposed scheme.

The site totals c6.75 hectares and lies to the south of Calow Lane, Hasland and immediately to the East of the A617. The site is located on the eastern edge of the settlement of Hasland, a settlement located approximately 2km south of Chesterfield in the administrative area of Chesterfield.

Hasland is a large settlement which has a population of over 6,000 residents. The village retains its own identity and sense of community. It has at least two churches together with infant, junior and secondary schools. There is a thriving local centre with a variety of shops, public houses, recreation and community facilities. The facilities in Hasland centre are within walking distance of the site.

The boundary between Chesterfield Borough and North East Derbyshire runs along the southern boundary of the site. Higher order facilities can be found in the centre of Chesterfield which is within cycling distance and there is a good bus service stopping outside of the proposed site. Employment sources are available locally in Hasland and in coalfield regeneration areas to the south and north together with Chesterfield itself. New housing on the application site can therefore support economic growth and regeneration.

The site falls within two Agricultural Land Classification types – poor agricultural land (Grade 4) and land predominantly in urban use and would therefore not use the best and most versatile agricultural land.  The site is not Green Belt and is not protected in any other way either through environmental designations or heritage designations.