Rufford Colliery

Insights

• ​Type of Investment Sought: Funding partners, developers, occupiers
• Site Size: 625 Acres
• Timescale: 2025-2035
• Delivery Timescale: 5+ years
• Planning Status: Masterplan in development
• The 625-acre former Rufford Colliery closed for the final time in 1993 and we are now keen to bring forward the site for residential development following a number of years of careful site management.

The 625-acre former Rufford Colliery closed for the final time in 1993 and we are now keen to bring forward the site for residential development following a number of years of careful site management.

A new masterplan has now been devised for the site which we are now promoting with Newark & Sherwood Council, comprising two key elements:

• The redevelopment of the 65-acre former pit-yard for c. 500 new homes, maximising the benefits of being adjacent to the A617 Mansfield and Ashfield Regeneration Route (MARR); and

• The protection of the balance of the land for environmental benefit, linking with Rainworth SSSI to create a fantastic green space to increase biodiversity and improve public health.

We believe the Housing Accelerator could have a role to play in brokering several stakeholder interests, including statutory agencies, to support bringing forward housing delivery as soon as possible.

PROGRESS SO FAR

• Coal lagoons emptied in full to support site restoration.

• Decade of joint working with Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust in establishing the County’s largest ever heathland reclamation programme over 500+ acres.

• Initial discussions with Newark & Sherwood Council on redevelopment of former pit yard area, tied to the intended long-term regeneration intent of the A617 Mansfield and Ashfield Regeneration Route (MARR)

POTENTIAL TIMETABLE FOR DEVELOPMENT: Milestone Dates:

Continued work with NWT to develop heathland and biodiversity Ongoing Preparation of new Newark & Sherwood Local Plan, including call for sites Early 2025

Submission of outline planning application Spring 2025

HOW HOUSING DELIVERY COULD BE ACCELERATED

• Bring together myriad interested parties, including statutory bodies, to accelerate bringing forward Housing on the former pityard site.