The prospect of new homes nearby has been welcomed by those in the area but some worry if existing facilities can accommodate more people.
On January 7, Mansfield District Council approved 73 dwellings to be built on the former Sandhurst Quarry, on Sandhurst Avenue, Mansfield.
The Dukeries Homes development involves two bed, three bed and four bedroom homes as well as an over 55s building.
The development will have six affordable units, 60 market units and 15 over 55s living units.
Building on the quarry has begun and Nottinghamshire Live went to speak to residents on Berry Hill Lane and Sandhurst Avenue about the development.
Resident Nigel Petrovic, 80, retired, said: “They’re all welcome.
“It's better than a factory, that would bring noise and dust where as people are welcome.
“I’ve lived here since the 1970s and I'm highly satisfied.
“I think people come from all over the world around here.
“I think it’s the ideal area - the shops are close by, good school, the hospitals aren't far away so no problem.”
Another resident, Carolyn Halpin-Rose, 43, a finance director, showed concern for the schools and doctors in the area.
She said: “Two reasons - there used to be loads of wildlife and trees so I really don't think it’s on.
“Secondly that number of additional houses - the schools are already full, the doctors are full.
“Getting to Sainsburys that junction is already horrendous and they’re just bringing more cars into the mix without having the services to support them.
“This is already a busy road.”
Heather Parker, 41, a solicitor, also added concerns over the schools and traffic.
“The school is already over subscribed,” she said.
“This is an extremely busy road - there’s going to be increased traffic obviously.
“To be fair it’s not really affecting us in terms of noise and that sort of thing but I think one of the things is obviously the services.”
Resident Miss Peters, who had just recently moved to the area, told Nottinghamshire Live that it can only be a positive for the area.
Miss Peters said: “At the end of the day this is the way we are going.
“We just have to go with it.
“The schools should be able to absorb this type of thing.
“My problem is the uniformity of how it’s going to look - it’s going to be uniform with that same boring look to it.
“According to the neighbours they think it’s a good idea.
“I think it can only be a plus - everywhere needs a bit of uplifting in a positive way.”
To read all the biggest and best stories first sign up to read our newsletters here .
