Hucknall Labour Councillors call for residents to oppose 'disastrous' housing plans

The Hucknall Labour Party are calling on residents to support their opposition of the Ashfield Independents' proposals which will see over 3000 extra houses built in the town .

At Ashfield District Council's Cabinet meeting today (20 September) the Ashfield Independents agreed to go to public consultation on their new Local Plan which puts over 50% of the new houses in Hucknall. The Plan shows a new development which will bring 3000 extra houses to Hucknall, built on Hucknall's Green Belt at Whyburn Farm.

Councillor Lauren Mitchell, Leader of the Labour Group, who represents Hucknall South, said: "In 2018 the Ashfield Independents threw out Labour's Local Plan because the now Leader of Ashfield District Council, Cllr Jason Zadrozny, claimed it 'wanted to build in the green spaces we hold so dear'. The Ashfield Independents are now planning on dumping 3000 houses on the Green Belt in Hucknall.

"Obviously, the green spaces that the Independents holds so dear don't apply to Hucknall. These plans would be disastrous for Hucknall and will increase the pressure local services are already being put under. We are encouraging residents to make their voices heard by submitting their views to the consultation when it is launched, in addition to holding a public meeting in early October to encourage Hucknall residents to come together to oppose these plans."

Councillor Keir Morrison, who also represents Hucknall South, added: "The amount of new houses planned for Hucknall is untenable. Not only are the Ashfield Independents planning on bulldozing our Green Belt but this will also put further strain on the town's healthcare crisis. Hucknall hasn't got the infrastructure to cope with more new builds, we're not against new development but let's have the schools, doctors, and necessary services in place first."