Locations for thousands of new homes are being considered in a fresh plan covering four Nottinghamshire councils. A joint plan between Nottingham City Council, Gedling Borough Council, Broxtowe Borough Council and Rushcliffe Borough Councils is exploring whether to allocate areas for 2,000 homes.
The plan will look at how Greater Nottingham’s longer-term development needs can be met up to 2038, supported by more detailed policies which will be developed in each council’s own individual Local Plan. The councils have now published a ‘Preferred Approach’ document which will form the basis of the Strategic Plan, which will published later in the year for public consultation.
Plans for preferred sites within Broxtowe and Rushcliffe are not currently included, as these are in preparation and will be included in the consultation document. Four sites, two each in Gedling and Nottingham city centre, have been marked for fresh housing.
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Broad Marsh
The 'Preferred Approach' plan outlined 1,000 homes could be built at the Broad Marsh as part of its regeneration. The document has suggested this could be completed in five to 15 years.
The plans detail the 4.65 hectares of residential space would accompany retail, leisure, the Central Library and cultural facilities with greenspace - much of which has already been outlined. The site's transport access to public transport is described as 'outstanding'.
Stanton Tip
The huge spoil tip of the former Babbington Colliery spans 42.65 hectares and is provisionally marked for 500 homes. There would also be five to 10 hectares of employment space.
Nottingham City Council approved the decision to sell 40 acres of the land to the north of the A610 and west of Cinderhill Road in Bulwell in 2017. The land was sold to developers Omnivale, who already owned a large part of the site.
Portfolio holder for leisure, culture and planning, Councillor Pavlos Kotsonis, said: “We are working with neighbouring authorities to bring forward a plan which among other things aims to meet housing needs. The exciting vision for a reimagined Greater Broad Marsh provides the opportunity for a mixture of uses in the area, enabling people to live near Nottingham Castle and work by Nottingham’s new Green Heart.
“The allocation in the plan would support new homes to be built that would provide a wide mix of types and sizes, for example providing eco-friendly family homes and encouraging graduates and young professionals to stay in the city.
“The Stanton tip site has been identified as a potential opportunity for new homes for a number of years and if the site were to be developed is likely to be largely family homes.”
Teal Close
An extension of 360 properties is proposed at Teal Close, the Rivendell development near Netherfield. The development is currently allocated for 807 homes, with more than 220 already completed.
The proposed extension to the allocation is in Flood Zone 2 and will need to be developed in accordance with advice from the Environment Agency. The potential impact on the adjoining ecology park and nearby Local Nature Reserve will also need to be considered, according to planning documents.
Top Wighay
A proposed extension of 640 homes is provisionally proposed for Top Wighay near Hucknall. The £205m housing project, which was given outline planning permission in April 2021, is currently allocated for 805 new homes, a new primary school, a local commercial centre and green spaces.
The county council previously outlined that they expect 1,000 new jobs to be created by the homes, boosting the economy by more than £873 million over the next decade. For the extension, the document says the potential impact on the Local Wildlife Site within on the land should be considered.
Councillor Jenny Hollingsworth, portfolio holder for sustainable growth and economy on Gedling Borough Council, said: “Government has set a housing target for at least 7,950 homes to be built in Gedling Borough by 2038. The Greater Nottingham Strategic Plan sets out the strategy and approach for where these houses will be built.
"Much of the housing has already been allocated on sites such as at Chase Farm in Gedling, Teal Close in Netherfield and North of Papplewick Lane near Hucknall where developments are well under way as well as at Top Wighay Farm at Hucknall where planning permission has already been granted. The ‘Preferred Approach’ document proposes further development at extensions to the strategic sites at Top Wighay Farm and Teal Close.
"The ‘Preferred Approach’ document ensures that housing is concentrated in the most sustainable locations across the borough. The document will be considered by Cabinet Members in December and, if approved, will be followed by a six week public consultation exercise.”
Councillor Milan Radulovic, chair of the Greater Nottingham Joint Planning Advisory Board, said: “The Greater Nottingham Strategic Plan will help us plan for a better future, recover quicker from the Covid 19 crisis, and contribute to progress on making Greater Nottingham a great place to live and work, to visit or do business in. The consultation on the Preferred Approach is an important part of this process.
“We welcome views from residents, organisations and businesses, and encourage anyone who would like to help shape how we plan for our future development to have their say on the plans which are available to view online.”
Once the consultation has closed, comments will be considered and a summary of responses made available along with the Councils’ response. A draft Strategic Plan will be published next year when there will be a further opportunity to comment, will full details can be found at www.gnplan.org.uk
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