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A new community in the heart of Sherwood Forest

Thoresby Vale

Overview & Vision

Located within walking distance of Edwinstowe and within easy commuting distance of Sheffield, Nottingham and mainline stations at Doncaster, Newark and Retford, Thoresby Vale is a residential-led scheme situated amongst some of the region’s most popular woodlands, forests and leisure attractions.

Following the closure of Thoresby Colliery in July 2015, Harworth put together a masterplan for the restoration and redevelopment of the site, transforming it into a sustainable new community called Thoresby Vale.

After receiving outline planning consent in October 2017, the scheme received full planning permission in 2019 to deliver up to 800 new homes, alongside a new primary school and commercial and leisure space.

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KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Location
Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire
Development size
450 acres
Planning consent received
2017
Consented housing plots
800
Housing plots sold
362 (at 31 Dec 2022)
Consented employment space
250,000 sq ft
Scheme Website
www.thoresbyvale.co.uk
Thoresby Colliery – 2015
Thoresby Vale – Today

Development Progress

2016: Restoration of the spoil heap begins.

2018: Demolition and clearance operations of the pit heads and infrastructure completed. The works included permanently filling and capping the two mine shafts.

2019: First plot sale, to Harron Homes for the development of 143 new homes.

2020: Plot sale to Barratt and David Wilson Homes to develop 219 homes.

2022: Restoration of the spoil heap nears completion, with over half of the land transformed to heathland that is consistent with the local landscape. This facilitated the creation of a new 350-acre country, with phased opening of the park anticipated in 2023.

2023: Plot sale to Barratt and David Wilson Homes to develop 174 homes. Works to form the eastern access are completed, which will serve the future employment units at the site and allow construction access for the remainder of the development, helping to separate construction and residents access.

Future plans: The original welders workshop building has been retained and will be restored in due course to accommodate a range of community and leisure uses. Plans are being devised for this restoration, with a planning application targeted for 2023.

Sustainability

With the highest vantage point for miles around, the country park will offer unrivalled panoramic views of Sherwood Forest. With multiple ecological habitats and significant areas of green infrastructure, the aim is the creation of an interconnected landscape to integrate the development seamlessly into the local environment and enhance biodiversity.

This site is a remnant of the historic Sherwood Forest and contains the best remaining examples of oak-birch woodland in Nottinghamshire, together with tracts of acid grassland and heath. The new woodland plantations are an important contribution to achieving decarbonisation targets, with the restoration of the peripheral broadleaved plantation woodland encouraging native species to re-establish, resulting in more natural woodlands that extend, connect and buffer existing woodlands, including the SSSI.

We are providing opportunities for wildlife species, as a result of our Woodland Management works 14 rare birds including protected species not previously recorded since monitoring commenced have been recorded living onsite such as the Welsh Clearwing Moth.

As a further commitment to enhancing the ecology of the local landscape, Harworth has recently partnered with Nottinghamshire County Council to provide inclusive cycle trails and enhanced walking and cycling connectivity for residents and visitors.

Latest Thoresby Vale News

17-08-21 | Thoresby Vale Moves Up The Gears With New Cycling Facility

25-11-20 | Harworth Makes Key Residential Sale at East Midlands Development

20-02-20 | Sherwood Forest On Target To Become The World’s First 5G ‘Connected Forest’

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Housebuilding at Thoresby Vale
Retained Workshop Building - Thoresby Vale
Thoresby Vale Local Centre CGI
Spine Road at Thoresby Vale
Country Park at Thoresby Vale
Early Regeneration Works at Thoresby Vale
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Opportunities & Enquiries

General interest for buying a home on Phase 1 and 2 at Thoresby Vale should be directed to Harron Homes and David Wilson Homes. For all land and development enquiries please contact the Development Manager, Cameron Sanderson.

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