Linden Homes, Appendix 2 - Bassetlaw District Council

4.0 ConclusionsLinden Homes Limited Housetypes4.1 This report identifies thatthe Tiln Lane site would providea logical and natural sustainableextension to the north of theexisting built up area of Retford.It would be able to utilise existinginfrastructure that already existsin the immediate area surroundingthe site.4.2 The site occupies asustainable location which couldhelp the Council to deliver aflexible and responsive supplyof housing land in an area thathas established developmentpressures.4.3 Therefore, the site isa ‘deliverable’ residentialdevelopment opportunity whichcould contribute to the Council’sshort, medium and long termhousing requirements. It could bebrought forward within the first 5years through to years 6 - 15 ofthe plan, in order to ensure thatthere is a continuous supply ofdeliverable housing throughout theentire plan period.4.4 The Concept Masterplanidentifies that the site offersthe potential to provide adevelopment, which retains theexisting important landscapefeatures of the site whilst providingan exciting level and mix ofhousing and open space.8Tiln Lane, Retford | Masterplan Report | May 2011