Last chance to have your say on town centre design code

Aerial photo of Mansfield town centre at dusk
Photo by Chris Holloway The Bigger Picture.media

People in Mansfield are being reminded that they have only a few days left to comment on how they would like Mansfield town centre to look in the future.

A public consultation on the Mansfield Town Centre Design Code has been running since 13 October and comes to a close on Thursday 24 November. 

If anyone would like Mansfield District Council to know their views about the town centre and what they would like to see changed in the future, in terms of the design of its buildings, street and spaces, now is the time to let them know. It can be accessed on the consultation website (link opens in new window)

Cllr Stuart Richardson, Portfolio Holder for Regeneration and Growth, said: "This Design Code is very important because it will form the blueprint on how future developments in the town centre will look.

"It will cover the design of streets, public spaces and buildings, as well as spaces created for nature and green areas, and it will inform future decisions on planning applications and town centre improvements."

In developing the code, the council and its partners have been seeking the views of residents, businesses, and community, economic and environmental groups, and others with an interest in the town centre.

The consultation uses an interactive map allowing people, using a smartphone or computer, to identify areas or buildings and give their thoughts on how they could be improved.

The insights and comments gathered will influence the principles, policies and guidance to be included in a draft version of the Design Code.

The draft will be scrutinised further in March 2023 when another consultation will take place before being adopted by the council as policy.

Published: November 17th 2022