The site comprises greenfield land that was last used for agricultural purposes situated off Beck Lane in Skegby. The property is bounded to the east by Beck Lane itself and agricultural fields to the north and west whilst residential properties lie to the south along Omberley Avenue. Sutton-in-Ashfield town centre is situated approximately 1.4 miles to the south west and provides a mix of local retailers, service providers and major high street stores. There are also local facilities situated within easy walking distance along Mansfield Road including a number of convenience stores, a hairdressers and a pub/restaurant. The site is in a sustainable location with pedestrian, cycling and public transport connections. A number of bus services stop nearby serving Sutton-in-Ashfield town centre, Nottingham city centre, as well as a number of local towns including Mansfield, Rainworth, Blidworth and Ravenshead. The Sutton Parkway railway station is situated approximately 1.9 miles to the south and is accessible via cycling in c. 15 minutes. Sutton Parkway lies on the Robin Hood line and is served by East Midlands Railway with connections to places such as Mansfield, Nottingham, Hucknall, Bulwell and Kirkby in Ashfield. The site also benefits from good road communications being within close proximity to the A38 which provides access to Junction 28 of the M1 to the south-west and Mansfield to the east.