Posted on 13th Feb
Work is to begin this summer on regeneration works on the Yorke Drive estate in Newark.
Newark and Sherwood District Council Planning Committee has approved the plans, which will include new homes, improve the safety of the area, and deliver significant improvements to sports and recreational facilities.
Coun Lee Brazier, portfolio holder for Housing at the district council, said: “I want to firstly thank the residents of Yorke Drive for their patience and co-operation during the planning of this scheme.
“As a council, we recognise this has not been an easy process for them. This is such an important development and the impact it will have on their lives is huge, which is why it’s vital we get it right.
“This has been a key priority for this administration, ensuring that the scheme was ready to get over the line. Everyone is keen to get spades in the ground and this summer we will see the start of this exciting project.
“Throughout the creation of this scheme we have continued to engage with residents and partner organisations, ensuring the project meets the needs of those living on Yorke Drive.
“The past few years have seen challenges, ranging from redesigns, delays, the cost-of-living-crisis, and even a worldwide pandemic, but our commitment to residents has remained steadfast and the approval of planning is a major step in creating a brighter future for all who live on the estate.”
Due to the scale of the project, it will be delivered over several phases, with improvements to the playing fields, building a new sports pavilion, and constructing the new homes required for existing residents, all taking place first.
A total of 207 homes will be built, a mix of private and social homes, in different sizes, which are suitable for a range of households.
Other improvements include:
- Creating an attractive entrance off Lincoln Road
- Improving linkages between Yorke Drive and the surrounding area
- Improving the energy efficiency of homes
- Increasing car parking allowance across Yorke Drive, including electric vehicle charge points
- Providing a pavilion and green space central to the design, that gives residents access to FA standard playing pitches and facilities
Coun Brazier added: “We’ll be working closely with residents on the estate regularly over the next few months and years discussing how we will bring the plans for the building work to life, understanding how it will affect them and listening to residents about how we can support them through the different stages of regeneration including helping to keep the estate in good order while we progress.
“The council is here to support all residents, and anyone with concerns can contact us or raise them at the next drop-in.
“This project is a massive achievement for the council, and once complete, will be a huge benefit to the community. Thank you to Council colleagues who have worked hard on this project for many years and I’m excited to see this project taking shape.”
