Creating a new local centre at Olive Lane

Harworth is moving forward with its plans to create a new local centre for Waverley, known as Olive Lane. 

This will be a brand new place for the community to come together and enjoy spaces such as cafés, restaurants and local shops.

It will be home to the new medical centre, and there will also be new outdoor seating and meeting areas, as well as a public square which can be used for pop-up shops, food stalls and events.  

Many residents attended the public exhibition on 30 May and shared their views on the proposals.  Harworth received many positive comments on the plans, and the majority of attendees were supportive of the scheme.

Harworth is now working to deliver Olive Lane as soon as possible.  In the last few weeks it has finalised the proposals to reflect feedback received and has now submitted its planning application to Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC).

The council will consider the application this summer and, if approved, the scheme will break ground later this year.  Residents will be pleased to hear that the intention is for Olive Lane, including the medical centre, to be open by the end of 2024.

Elsewhere in Waverley

Harworth is in the process of creating other community spaces at Waverley, including a bike track which will be open for use in late July.  The new park will also soon be complete – providing 20 acres of open, green space for residents to come together and spend time outside.   

Harworth is working collaboratively with Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council to deliver wider amenities, including highways and utilities works and the creation of more school places at Waverley.  The new Marriott hotel is due to be open by early next year at the latest.

A full update on work happening across the development, including by housebuilders on site, can be read at www.wearewaverley.com.