Outline planning consent has been given to Harworth Estates, in partnership with the Welbeck Estate, for a mixed-use development adjoining the Welbeck Country Park in Nottinghamshire.

Bassetlaw District Council granted consent for the development on 73 acres of former colliery land south of Worksop.

Eddie Peat, Director of Harworth Estates' Natural Resources team, said: "We've enjoyed a huge amount of success working closely with other landowners, housebuilders and local authorities to achieve planning consents that provide regeneration benefits for local communities.

"This project in Welbeck will provide an attractive mixed-use environment in a very attractive setting.

"We are particularly conscious that new housing remains in short supply in the UK. By helping to bring forward land for new homes and commercial development, we are continuing to support efforts to rebalance the UK economy, while providing great places for people to live".

There will 117,325 sq ft of employment space created, including office and other commercial uses, alongside up to 65 residential units and 3,550 sq ft of retail and food and beverage space.

Cllr Jo White, Cabinet Member for Regeneration at Bassetlaw District Council, said: "This mixed development provides a host of opportunities for the local area and, by working with cross-border partners we should see another former mining community given a new lease of life.

"It is encouraging to see that this development will provide employment and housing and will fulfil the community's aspirations to see regeneration and investment on the fringes of Bassetlaw".

The development will benefit Welbeck Country Park, as Harworth will provide a new car parking area for visitors.