Plans to turn derelict land in former pit village into more than 100 modular home – Nottinghamshire Live

Plans have been unveiled to turn derelict land in a former Nottinghamshire village into more than 100 modular council homes.

The 120 houses, flats and bungalows would mostly be prefabricated before arriving on-site in Manton, near Worksop.

Bassetlaw District Council plans to build its very first modular homes on the site of the old allotments off Radford Street and has appointed Faithful+Gould as the schemes managers and principal designers of the development.

One councillor has said the new homes will deliver energy-efficient housing and help support local jobs once completed by spring 2022.

Councillor Steve Scotthorne, cabinet member for housing at Bassetlaw District Council, said: This project will deliver a modern, innovative and energy-efficient housing scheme that improves neighbourhoods, supports local jobs and continues the councils ambition to increase the amount of council housing in our district.

When we initially consulted residents about the project, the overwhelming response was a request to build more Council Housing. We are now delivering on this promise.

We are delighted to appoint Faithful+Gould who will manage and accelerate the development, adding their expert insight and knowledge into the design and delivery of the project.

Manton's main source of employment for 100 years was Manton Colliery, sunk by the Wigan Coal and Iron Company in the late 19th century.

Faithful+Gould will work closely with the council and the manufacturers of the modular homes to ensure that the development meets the needs of the local community and provides the right mix of housing and apartments.

The 120-home Radford Street development is the first modular residential scheme for the authority and forms a key part of its aim to increase its housing availability and encourage investment in the local economy.

Construction work on the Radford Street development is expected to start in the spring of 2021 and take a year to complete.

Andrew Prickett, director and head of residential for Faithful+Gould, said: The modular approach will help us deliver the Radford Street development quicker, more cost-effectively, and crucially, at a consistent and high quality.

"By combining Faithful+Goulds knowledge of the modular housing sector with our exceptional approach to delivery, we can help the council deliver on its vision, and the UK reach its target of 300,000 new homes each year.

Faithful+Gould describes itself as focusing on developing modern methods in response to the UK housing crisis and is a member of the Homes England housing pilot scheme that covers seven sites and in excess of 1,500 new homes.

Faithful+Gould has selected a local design team of Nottingham businesses including Lungfish Architects, Dice Consultancy and BEC Consultancy to be involved in the project.

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