People living next to an overgrown stretch of land in Sneinton have called for action on the eyesore after original plans to develop it were delayed. They do, however, have varied views on what they would like done on the site at the back of Burrows Court, off Windmill Avenue.
The 19-storey Burrows Court sprung back into life at the end of last year as people moved in following a renovation. The 130-flat building was renovated as part of phase one of a regeneration project, with the next phase on privately-owned surrounding land planning for a total of 56 new homes.
These include proposals for 15 houses and a block of 41 flats. This was delayed in April by Nottingham City Council because of money worries.
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The plans were then delayed again after proposals were withdrawn just before they were due to be discussed at a City Council planning committee on May 18. The local authority confirmed the cause of that was an administrative error.
The council said clarification was needed about a Section 106 agreement between it and the applicant, which means developers have to create or invest in infrastructure, such as public transport, GP surgeries and schools, for example, so it is fit for purpose for all. This should have been in the May planning report but it was not, and the decision was taken to withdraw it from discussions, update the report and then discuss it on June 22 - the next meeting.
Nearby residents walking on Sneinton Dale were unanimous in their support for the space to be developed. But views on what to do with it split opinion, with views including preserving the green space.
Roger Finch, 75, said: "I've lived here for around 40 years and I didn't even know that was going on. It used to be used by people to walk the dogs but now it's all overgrown, there were playing fields there.
"It doesn't get looked after anymore. Houses are being built wherever now. I think it might be an idea to keep the greenery."
Another resident is all for housing being developed at the site.
Sarah Chetsky, 42, said: "I live quite near to it, and overgrown trees go on to people's houses, the space has not been looked after. I wouldn't mind houses being there."
And one resident just wants the space to be used. She did have concerns about space and traffic if homes go ahead there though.
Sue Bonningford, 73, said: "It doesn't look as if there is any room for anything there. I would like to see the site reused though, it's such a waste of space if not.
"I'd be a bit worried about an increase in traffic. Where I am, it doesn't really affect me too much though."
