Planning permission has been granted to develop a former underused site at Clipstone Holdings into high-quality space for businesses.
The project has already seen the demolition of most of the existing old industrial units at the site, which is understood to have formerly been the train yard for the Clipstone colliery, for which the old powerhouse and headstocks (Grade II listed) still stand to the east of the site.
Work will now begin towards the end of Spring to develop 30 brand new units on the site, the plans for which were last week unanimously approved by members of Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Planning Committee.
The proposals include eight blocks of development, comprising 30 units of four different sizes. The new units will create new jobs, during both the construction and when operational.
The District Council’s environmental strategy was embedded within the plans, with Solar PV panels to be installed on all units, a garden to utilise rainwater and cycle stores built to promote sustainable travel. The landscape and greenery will also be developed to increase biodiversity and bring character to the area, and permeable surfacing will be used in parking areas to reduce surface water run-off into storm drains.
Councillor Paul Peacock, Leader of Newark and Sherwood District Council, said: “This is a big milestone in our plans to regenerate Clipstone. The new energy-efficient office and workshop spaces will bring huge economic benefits – from providing modern facilities to attract businesses, to increasing the opportunities for employment and skills for local people, while also sustaining the overall character and appearance of the area, which is the setting of landmark nearby listed buildings.
“The units have already received lots of interest and we have received several enquiries about renting these, which just goes to show how in demand modern business spaces such as these are for the community.”
