A residential development at a former clothing factory site has been given the go-ahead.
Ashfield District Council has given final approval for 61 new homes to be built at the former Quantam Clothing factory, on North Street in the village of Huthwaite.
The residential development will be two storeys and have two to four-bedroom houses, four of which would be affordable.
Developer Gleeson applied for formal planning permission to build the homes.
The project was given the final green light at Ashfield District Council’s planning committee meeting on Wednesday, March 19.
The planning application was approved with a unanimous vote.
Commenting on the application, Cllr Helen Ann Smith (Ash Ind) said outside the meeting: “The factory that was there was demolished years ago and its been left in pieces.
“It has shrubs growing through it and its an eye sore. It’s great news we’re getting regeneration to the site.
“There’s going to be some affordable housing in the development so that’s opening up the market for those who weren’t previously able to get on the property ladder.
“It’s a fantastic use of that site, bring it back to use, will regenerate the area and make it look a lot better.
“Before my grandfather retired he worked for the former clothing factory.
“I’m really proud that we’re doing something with the area and it’s going to be a real journey for that site seeing it progress to a residential development.
Highways officers raised concerns about parking and an increase in traffic to High Street, and have called for the resurfacing of the foot path along North Street.
There were further concerns over trees being damaged due to installation of a ‘settlement tank’.
The council advised a detailed method to ensure damage control and the protection of trees during building works.
Quantum Clothing factory was originally demolished after Ashfield District Council granted demolition approval in June 2016.
The site has remained vacant since.
Quantum Clothing Group Limited was first founded in January 1865 with the registered office located in Nottinghamshire.
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