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Businesses based around Junction 28 of the M1 are joining calls for government investment to address queues the junction faces every day.
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Seventy new homes are proposed for a Derbyshire village which is close to the M1.
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A main road was blocked in a Derby suburb after a car crash that resulted in one vehicle ending up on its side. Derbyshire police were called to reports of a collision[1] on Kenilworth Avenue, near Warwick Avenue, in Normanton.
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A three-day rock music festival for bikers has finally been given a permanent home near a Derbyshire town. Earlier this year the Rock & Bike Festival (RaBF) was held at the Notts Derby Showground in Longmoor Lane, between Breaston and Long Eaton[1].
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Nearly 50 years later Peter Sutcliffe is still the subject of fascination and controversy. What took Sutcliffe on his murderous path? Why did the West Yorkshire Police fail to catch him for five years?
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A lorry driver on false plates stopped his HGV on the outside lane of the M1 in Derbyshire, jumped over the central reservation and ran across four lanes of traffic in a bid to escape from the police. Derby Crown Court[1] heard how Scott Revel, who has…
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has stopped off in Derby to meet representatives providing charitable services across the city. The event was held at the Hannah Fields Community Gardens, in Normanton Lane, Littleover[1], which was founded with the ambition …
The ‘Humber Super Snipe’ will explore West Yorkshire[1] and North Lincolnshire on Saturday 26 August, hauled by DB Cargo Class 66 locomotives operating top and tail and with Mk 2 coaching stock.
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Latest planning applications in and around Mansfield[1] and Ashfield[2] in the week beginning Monday, July 24, 2023.
82 Chatsworth Drive, Mansfield: Two-storey side extension;
Newgate Lane Social Club, on the corner of Newgate Lane and Gladstone Street. (Photo by: Google Maps)
Parkside, 17 The Park, Mansfield: Removal of two trees and works to one tree;
1 Regal Drive, Mansfield: Works to two trees;
8 Ransom Road, Rainworth: Two-storey side/rear and single-storey rear extensions;
1 Beechdale Road, Forest Town: Single-storey side extension to create garage, single-storey rear extension, conversion of existing garage;
Hillocks Primary Academy, The Hillocks, Sutton. (Photo by: Google Maps)
6 Ringwood Avenue, Mansfield: Single-storey front extension;
62 Leadale Crescent, Mansfield Woodhouse: Single-storey front and rear extensions, two-storey side extension, loft conversion with dormer, new roof covering and replacement of windows and doors;
293 Nottingham Road, Mansfield: Felling of tree.
Latest applications decided by Mansfield Council:
22 Kingsley Close, Mansfield Woodhouse: Detached garage. Conditional permission;
Newgate Lane Social Club, 137-139 Newgate Lane and 1 and 1A Gladstone Street, Mansfield: Change of use of social club, retail unit and ground-floor apartment to form one six-bedroom and one seven-bedroom house in multiple occupation, including demolition of single-storey rear extension and construction of single-storey rear extension and other alterations. Conditional permission;
Vacant plot of land south of Ransom Wood, north-east of A6191/Sherwood Avenue roundabout, Mansfield: Illuminated and non-illuminated signage. Conditional permission.
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Hacienda, Coxmoor Road, Sutton: Self-build dwelling;
21 Chestnut Avenue, Kirkby: Single-storey extension to front, side and rear elevations;
14 Sutton Close, Sutton: Dwelling;
8 The Ropeway, Kirkby: Single-storey rear extension;
19 Shelford Avenue, Kirkby: Single-storey rear and side extension;
21 Frederick Street, Sutton: Single-storey rear extension;
4 Westbourne View, Sutton: Change of use of outbuilding to dog grooming;
An Nur, 7 St Michaels View, Selston: Fence;
29 Alfreton Road, Underwood: Pergola;
Shire Carr Farm House, Kirkby Lane, Pinxton: Change of use of agricultural barn to storage and distribution;
Land on west side of Grange Close, Teversal: Two dwellings and garages;
80 Moseley Road, Annesley: Change of use of annexe to independent dwelling;
90 Portland Road, Selston: Summerhouse and shed.
Latest applications decided by Ashfield Council:
14 Alfreton Road, Sutton: Change of use of two residential properties to residential care home complex. Conditional permission;
Pine Lodge, Lodge Lane, Kirkby: Side extension and porch to front. Conditional permission;
8 Kingsholm Road, Kirkby: Conversion of carport to garage. Conditional permission;
111 Annesley Cutting, Annesley: Removal of existing conservatory, construction of single-storey rear extension. Conditional permission;
Street record, Mansfield Road, Selston: 5g telecoms installation: h3g 15m street pole and additional equipment cabinets: Refused;
The Old Granary, Newbound Lane, Sutton: Single storey extension and minor alterations. Conditional permission;
109 Alfreton Road, Underwood: Single-storey extension. Conditional permission;
38 Bourne Avenue, Kirkby: Demolition of one residential property and construction of three residential properties. Conditional permission;
1-5 Unwin Road, Sutton: Dwelling and associated parking: Refused;
Waterfield House, 10B Outram Street, Sutton: Shop front alterations. Conditional permission;
70 Outram Street, Sutton: Change from commercial premises to two flats: Refused.
The White House, Mansfield Road, Scarcliffe: Replacement single-storey front extension and demolition of existing attached garage and its replacement with a two-storey side extension;
12 Beech Avenue, Pinxton: Siting of a caravan/mobile home for incidental/ancillary use;
22 Sporton Lane, South Normanton: Change of use for internal professional services in the study and garage spaces of the detached property to operate a dog care business that can accommodate up to 10 dogs;
Elms Grange, 1 Castle View, Palterton: Works to tree;
160 Station Road, Shirebrook: Replacement of existing shop front;
162 Station Road, Shirebrook: Replacement of existing shop front;
142 Carter Lane East, South Normanton: Internal and external alterations to create two semi-detached bungalows.
Latest applications decided by Bolsover Council:
The Rectory, Rectory Road, Upper Langwith: Works to trees: Approved;
127-129 High Street, Tibshelf: Conversion of empty building previously used as office space to four single-bedroom apartments: Approved;
21 Elm Tree Avenue, Shirebrook: Fence. Conditional permission;
Site of former Plug & Feathers, The Hill, Glapwell: Installation of HVAC condensing units on first-floor roof area with screening. Conditional permission.
The Retreat, Linby Lane, Linby: Trim back over hanging branches at rear boundary.
Latest applications decided by Gedling Council:
17 Main Street, Papplewick: Pergola at rear of existing detached garage. Withdrawn;
Weir Mills Cottage, Quarry Lane, Linby: Retention of garage. Withdrawn;
22 Forest Lane, Papplewick: Two-storey rear extension; single-storey side extension. Withdrawn;
Land adjacent Sherwood Croft, Newstead Abbey Park, Nottingham Road, Ravenshead: Infill dwelling: Refused;
Land to rear 169 Mansfield Road, Papplewick: Demolition of single-storey arched and flat roof structures and erection of five three-bedroom bungalows including associated works. Conditional permission.
63 The Markhams, Ollerton: Replacement fencing and erection of a steel fabricated gate;
6 Skylark Way, Clipstone: Detached garage;
Land to south of Ricket Lane, Blidworth: Change of use from agricultural to secure dog walking field. Including erection of field shelter, fencing and gate;
Plot 12, New Lane, Blidworth: Change of use of land to equestrian use;
Greetings Gift Shop/Ivanhoe, Forest Road, Ollerton: Change of use of first floor to two flats;
St Michael’s CE Primary School, Branston Avenue, Farnsfield: Multi-use games area and trim trail;
Holmwood, 187 Mansfield Road, Clipstone: Demolition of dwelling and construction of three detached three-bedroom dwellings.
Latest applications decided by Newark & Sherwood Council:
Orange mast, Rufford Hills, Rufford Lane, Rufford: Three antennas, two 0.6-metre dishes at 19m onto new support pole, equipment cabinet on existing base, meter cabinet onto new concrete base, ancillary equipment, two lightning rods on the top of the antenna pole. No objection;
Power House, Mansfield Road, Clipstone: Retain minor amendments to the approved permanent cap design for Heapstead 2 and new wall adjacent to rail equipment and concrete cap ‘traverse’. Approved;
1 The Willows, Squires Lane, Kings Clipstone: Demolish garage and store, new detached garage. Refused;
The Magnolias, Ricket Lane, Blidworth: Boundary wall. Refused;
57 Mansfield Road, Edwinstowe: Side extension to the existing conservatory and replace the glass conservatory roof with a flat roof. Approved.
More than 350 lorries a week are set to visit a wood processing plant in the countryside on the outskirts of a Derbyshire town despite concerns over noise, dust and traffic. The plans, from Silva Recycling Limited, would see a wood processing plant set…
The following applications were validated on the weeks beginning June 19, June 26, and July 3.
Land to the rear of 36 and 38 Church Road, Normanton, WF6 2NN: Construction of detached dwelling and creation of driveway
Woodlands Navvy Lane Royston Barnsley S71 4EF: Proposed replacement dwelling
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21 Barker Street, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 4BN: Conversion of part ground and first floor garage space to residential ancillary accommodation
14 Beamshaw Way, Wakefield, WF3 4FY: Single storey extension to side to form garage
16 Pinderhill Avenue, Wakefield, WF1 4FG: Single storey extension to rear and side
85 Thornleigh Avenue, Wakefield, WF2 7SH: Loft conversion with front and rear dormers. Single storey rear extension
Land adjacent to the former Ferrybridge power station, Knottingley, WF11 8TB: Screening opinion request
Highfield Farm, Batley Road, Wakefield, WF2 0LQ: Change of use from agricultural buildings to five dwellinghouses with associated building operations
7 Barnsdale Way, Ackworth, WF7 7RU: Two storey extension to rear
Broad Lane Business Centre, Westfield Lane, South Elmsall: Discharge of condition 8 (travel plan) from approved application
73 Rhyddings Drive, Ackworth, WF7 7DJ: Proposed single storey extension to rear
5 West Parade, Wakefield, WF1 1LT: Crown lift to 5.2m and crown reduction by a maximum of 2m of horse chestnut tree
9A The Balk, Walton, Wakefield WF2 6JZ: Crown lift/reduce to create a maximum 2m clearance
7 Pineapple Cottages, Warmfield, Wakefield, WF1 5TP: Two single storey extensions with internal alterations with demolition of existing attached conservatory and greenhouse together with demolition
of double garage and summer house
Last week’s planning applications
Land at Pemberton Road, Castleford[2] WF10 3BN:Discharge of conditions 11 (landscaping) from approved application
Squirrel House, 9 Elm Close, Darrington WF8 3AF: Fell lime tree
The Old Vicarage, Whitwood Lane, Castleford, WF10 5QD: Conversion of former children’s nursery into detached dwelling
14 Beechwood Avenue, Wakefield, WF2 9JZ: Two storey extension to side and rear
93 Pledwick Lane Wakefield WF2 6EB: Swimming pool outbuilding
62 Carlton Street, Castleford, WF10 1DB: Partial change of use of retail unit to first floor into two one-bedroom units, plus external alterations
7 Grove Road, Horbury, WF4 6AG: Changes to the existing rear extension, pitched roof converted to flat roof, removal of chimney, and replacement of rear windows with sliding doors
Common Side Lane, Featherstone, WF7 6RA: Battery energy storage unit with 2.40m mesh security fencing at back-up electricity generation facility
635 Denby Dale Road, Calder Grove, Wakefield, WF4 3DL: Single storey side extension to existing garage and conversion of garage into gym
Rose Cottage Farm, Heath, Wakefield, WF1 5SL: Pruning of sycamore, oak and horse chestnut trees
16 Hazel Way, Pontefract[3], WF8 2FF: Single storey outbuilding (retrospective)
34 Lowfield Road, Hemsworth, WF9 4JN: Two detached dwellings including creation of drop kerb access, single storey extension to side, demolition of existing outbuildings, conservatory and part demolition of existing side extension
Black Bull, Bar Lane, Midgley, WF4 4JJ: External alterations to include new bi-fold doors to car park elevation, new concrete paving to entrance area and redecoration of building, refurbishment of existing pergola with new balustrading between pergola posts, replacement of kitchen extract ducting, ew compound fencing and new post and rail detail around terrace
Pontefract Insulation, 10A Tanshelf Drive, Pontefract, WF8 4DH: Two semi-detached dwellings
Northdene, 6 Fearnley Avenue, Ossett, WF5 9ET: Single storey rear extension and installation of soil/vent pipe
24 Darrington Road, East Hardwick, WF8 3DS: Proposed new-build detached dwelling
10 Crest Drive, Pontefract, WF8 2RA: Single storey porch to front elevation
8 St James Road, Crigglestone, Wakefield, WF4 3FR: Pergola in rear garden (retrospective)
1 Bank Street, Hemsworth, WF9 4JX: Local council notice board
GME House, 29 High Street, Ossett, WF5 9QS: Proposed first floor extension over existing story, two storey extension to form office on first floor and store to ground floor, tender to front and sides of existing building
2 Acacia Walk, Castleford, WF10 3FA: Proposed roof light to rear
Icmeler Restaurant, 56 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3AN: To put table and chairs outside restaurant in summer months
Neil Fox Way Phase 5A, Wakefield, WF1 4FY: Non-material amendment to approved application including minor amendments to internal layout and widening of road, construction of three additional dwellings, substitution of house types and revised drainage strategy comprising house type substitutions on plots 53-63 to the building regulations part L equivalent house type together
Plot 2 ,Kelly Way, Wakefield, WF2 9FR: Electricity sub-station
162 Coxley View, Netherton, Wakefield, WF4 4NE: Single storey rear extension
14 Carr Beck Drive, Castleford, WF10 5TH: Proposed single storey rear extension with maximum projection of 3.8m, maximum height of 3.55m and maximum height of eaves 2.45m
16 Fairfield Walk, Ossett, WF5 0ED: Single storey rear extension
Princes Drive, Longwall Road, Pontefract: Reserved matters in respect of approved outline permission for 14 dwelling development
Outwood Academy, City Fields, Warmfield View, Wakefield, WF1 4SF: Discharge of condition 10 (access details), condition 11 (radon), condition 12 (verification) from approved application
24 St Thomas Road, Featherstone, WF7 5HD: Single storey rear extension
26 Coleridge Way, Pontefract, WF8 1NP: Single storey rear extension with maximum projection of 5.96m, maximum height of 3.66m and maximum height of eaves 2.67m
Meadowcroft School, 24 Bar Lane, Wakefield, WF1 4AD: Fell ash
Woodhouse Business Centre, Wakefield Road, Normanton, WF6 1BB: Refurbishment of commercial units including the introduction of additional mezzanine space in the roof area, rooflights to provide natural light and minor alterations to the elevations. Associated external works also proposed including improvements to car parking, cycle lockers, bin store and general landscaping works
5 William Court South Kirkby Pontefract WF9 3AH: Variation of condition 2 (approved plans), condition 3 (land contamination), condition 4 (boundary treatments), condition 10 (materials), condition 11 (finished floor levels) and condition 16 (PD rights new openings) pursuant to approved planning application that granted planning permission for residential development for four detached dwellings to permit changes to the red line boundary, layout of the development and the materials/design of the dwellings
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