104 affordable homes plan announced for village

Plus: Cannabis factory found in old scout hut

Good morning and welcome to your Monday briefing from Ashfield News. This week, a cannabis factory is found in an old scout hut, a new housing development plan is announced and more.

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New affordable homes plan for village

More than 100 affordable homes could be built on land in an Ashfield village.

A total of 104 properties would be created off Mill Lane in Huthwaite if the project is given the go-ahead, according to documents submitted to Ashfield District Council.

The site borders current homes in the village and would be built on former agricultural land, with some farmhouse and agricultural buildings still on the site.

If approved by the authority, the homes would be a mix of detached, semi-detached and terraced homes.

The applicant, Mypad, said in a statement: “The site provides a sustainable location within the existing settlement boundary which is accessible to local centre, transport infrastructure and is within walking and cycling distance of a range of local schools, shops and public transport connections.

“Any nature conservation and ecological value as there is will be protected if the majority of hedgerows are retained, and a proposed programme of habitat enhancement and creation should result in a small positive impact for nature conservation and ecological value at the local level, when implemented through an appropriate management regime.”

A decision is due on the project by January 28.

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Cannabis factory found in old scout hut

Two police dogs played a crucial role in apprehending two suspects following a high-speed chase that reached speeds of over 100mph.