The plans have been hugely controversial and been met with staunch criticism
A significant amount of green space will be safe from development after a decision was taken by a Nottinghamshire council. Plans for thousands of homes in Hucknall have hit the buffers after Ashfield District Council's Local Plan Development Committee voted not to include green belt land in its housing plan.
This was after the Labour government announced 1,000 extra homes should be built in the district in the next 15 years, on top of previous targets. The aim has been increased from 446 houses per year to 604 houses, rising by 36 percent. "Hucknall’s Ashfield Independent councillors, including councillor Dave Shaw, have been steadfast in their opposition and we’d like to thank him and Hucknall’s Ashfield Independents councillors, including Lee Waters and John Wilmott, for their constructive opposition. They continue to be real champions for Hucknall.
"The Labour government are determined to bulldoze every green space possible but this decision shows that once again, we are standing up to them. The amended proposals to be sent to the Labour government, whilst dealing with Labour’s demand for over 1,000 extra houses, on top of our increased targets, will make building on Whyburn Farm and land off Common Lane impossible.
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