The long-awaited redevelopment of Nottingham’s Guildhall has been put on hold while Nottingham City Council and a developer appeal a decision to give another part of the site Grade II listed protected status.
The site, which fronts Shakespeare Street, South Sherwood Street, Burton Street and North Church Street, is made up of a series of historic buildings including the Guildhall and the former Police Headquarters and Central Fire Station. Plans were approved in August 2020 to restore and expand the Guildhall building, which would be linked by bridge to a 13-storey tower, for use as a hotel.
Derby-based developer Miller Birch later submitted plans to demolish the neighbouring police and fire station building and build two tower blocks featuring around 900 beds for students. This application was recommended for approval at a planning meeting in January, but at the eleventh hour the building was given Grade II listed protection by the Department for Media, Culture and Sport, upon the recommendation of Historic England.
