The site
Site location - Click to expand
Planning context
The NWLDC’s latest Local Plan was adopted in 2021, after a partial review of the original plan from 2017. It identifies Castle Donington as a Key Service Centre within the District. The plan recognises the town’s potential to grow as a vibrant and sustainable centre that meets the needs of its residents and those of the surrounding communities.
Site context
The site is a proposed mixed-use allocation for residential, employment and education provisions in the emerging NWLDC Local Plan. The site comprises two parcels of land to the north and south of Park Lane, to the west of Castle Donington. The mixed-use development of homes, a school, shops and open spaces will be supported by improved pedestrian and cycle routes, as well as new public transport links to connect the new neighbourhood with the rest of Castle Donington and the wider area.
The site is immediately west of the recently built Castle Donington Relief Road, which provides excellent connections to the A50 and M1, ideally placing the new neighbourhood at the heart of the nation’s Strategic Road Networks.
During this first phase of consultation, the project team welcomes community input to help determine the most appropriate locations for new facilities and infrastructure. Further information will be provided during the second round of consultation as the masterplan is developed.
Proposed Green Infrastructure Spaces and Networks - Click to expand