Site Background

This community consultation process is being undertaken by Strategic Development Land in partnership with Stancliffe Homes in support of a full planning application for the erection of 33 dwellings on land to the east of Shireoaks Common, Shireoaks, Nottinghamshire.

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.

Blue - Stancliffe Homes Current Development Site // Red - Proposed Development Site

The site totals 3.52 acres and lies to the east of Shireoaks Common, Shireoaks and immediately to the west of the A57. The site is located on the eastern edge of the settlement of Shireoaks, a settlement located approximately 2.5km north of Worksop in the administrative area of Bassetlaw.

Shireoaks is a former coal mining village in Nottinghamshire located between Worksop and Thorpe Salvin on the border with South Yorkshire. The settlement lies within a shallow section of the Ryton valley. The Chesterfield Canal and River Ryton both run through the village. The A57 between Sheffield and Worksop passes close to the village, with rail services to Sheffield, Lincoln and Cleethorpes from Shireoaks Railway Station.

The village retains its own identity and sense of community. It has a church, together with infant and junior school. Within the village, there is a variety of shops, public houses, recreation and community facilities. The facilities in Shireoaks centre are within walking distance of the site.

Higher order facilities can be found in the centre of Worksop which is within cycling distance and there is a good bus service stopping close to the proposed site. Employment sources are available locally in both Shireoaks and Worksop. New housing on the application site can therefore support economic growth and regeneration.

The site is not Green Belt and is not protected in any other way either through environmental designations or heritage designations.