Oakham Homes gains approval for Mansfield scheme
A development of homes, and the conversion of a farmhouse and outbuildings on the same site, have been given the green light by council officials.
Oakham Homes, a partnership of four local business people, had submitted plans for the development to Mansfield District Council.
And on Monday night the Council’s planning committee voted to approve the plans, which will see unused land off High Oakham Drive being transformed into a residential development.
The farmhouse, cottage and outbuildings will form six homes, and an additional 22 homes will be built in a gated parkland settings.
The properties will be designed in partnership with the buyers.
Oakham Homes was founded by Adrian Yeomans, Rob Bryant, Tim Martin and Richard Burns, who all hail from the Mansfield area.
Burns said: “Oakham Park will be one of Mansfield’s most desirable addresses.
“Each bespoke parkland property offers a variation of woodland settings, open meadow or waterside living with the individual houses sensitively located to make the best of their part of the park.”
He added: “It’s an exciting development that will raise the bar in Mansfield and be a showcase for luxury living.”
The District Council will now work with Oakham Homes in order to agree a Section 106 Agreement, which will see the developer make a contribution to the Council for affordable housing and education.
It is hoped that the work could start this summer.
The Executive Mayor of Mansfield, Kate Allsop,said: “It is vital for the economic prosperity of Mansfield that we continue to enable housing growth in our district.
“Mansfield is a fantastic place to live work and enjoy and there is a need to make sure that we have a wide range of homes available.
“We have seen homes built for people who need extra support, affordable homes and now I am delighted to see a development that also provides larger homes for families in such a fantastic environment. We want homes that suit everyone’s needs and its great to see a development of such quality.”
