Background
Previous Consultation
Harworth Group and Pegasus Group presented draft proposals of the proposed employment development at the former Bennerley Coal Disposal Point to the Friends of Bennerley Viaduct and Awsworth Parish Council at a public meeting held at Awsworth Parish Hall on 4th January 2024. In attendance at the meeting were approximately 60 local residents who had opportunity to ask questions about the project.
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The project team discussed a number of key topics raised by residents, including:
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Public footpaths and bridleway access through the site;
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Type of development and the need for employment in the area;
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Management and protection of the River Erewash;
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Flood risk and drainage relating to the proposals; and
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How the site will be accessed and traffic management, as well as potential improvements to public transport and active travel provision.
Consultation event, January 2024
Presentation to Friends of Bennerley Viaduct and Awsworth Parish Council, January 2024
The Need for Development
Following an independent review of employment and logistics land supply in the area, a shortfall was identified. The Bennerley site has been identified in the Regulation 19 (Publication Draft) Greater Nottingham Strategic Plan (GNSP) as a Strategic Allocation within Broxtowe Borough under Policy 22.
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This policy sets out the requirements set by the Council to ensure the development is suitably designed and sustainable.
This includes scrutiny of flood risk, design, impact on heritage assets, provision of education and training, and managing pollution levels as part of the application process.
The draft Allocation also proposes releasing part of the site from the Nottingham Green Belt, located between Ilkeston and Awsworth. This proposal includes releasing part of the site from the Green Belt, with the proposed country park retained within the Green Belt to maintain protection of this area, consisting of wetland habitats and floodplain.
