Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What types of housing will be delivered?

There will be a wide choice of high quality homes with a mix of 2-5 bedroom dwellings. This includes 20% affordable housing in accordance with local plan policy.

Q. What are affordable homes?

Affordable housing is defined as ‘housing for sale or rent, for those whose needs are not met by the market (including housing that provides a subsidised route to home ownership and/or is for essential local workers)’ (NPPF, 2021). It can be provided in a number of ways but the most common types are:

1. Housing provided to rent at below open market costs for households in need, usually by local councils or housing associations;
2. Shared ownership or shared equity (HomeBuy) intermediate schemes where a percentage of the home is sold to a household, usually 50% or more, with a rent for the remainder paid to a housing association;
3. Housing that is sold at a discount of at least 20% below local market value. Eligibility is determined with regard to local incomes and local house prices. Provisions would be in place to ensure housing remains at a discount for future eligible households.

Q. How will the increase in population effect city services and amenities?

We are aware that residential developments can place extra pressure on existing infrastructure such as schools, healthcare and roads. Various infrastructure providers such as the education authority and highways authority will be consulted as part of the planning application process. Necessary financial contributions will be identified and provided if required to offset the impact of the development.

The proposed development will also generate increased expenditure in the local area. The local economy will benefit from the subsequent increased footfall and expenditure within local shops and businesses thus helping to ensure these businesses continue to thrive.

Q. My feedback on your proposals isn’t going to make any difference – this is all a done deal, isn’t it?

No, not at all. These are our initial proposals, and we haven’t yet submitted for planning permission. Your feedback is really important to us, and may help shape our proposals. This public consultation exercise is about listening to and recording your views. It may be that the views expressed have an impact on what our final plans look like. We welcome any suggestions you may have.

Q: If you get planning permission, when would construction work be expected to begin? When would it finish?

If full planning permission is granted by Nottingham City Council in a timely manner, then site preparation work would be expected to start in summer 2023. The build out of the scheme will last approximately 3 years.

Q: Will there be an opportunity for local people to work in the construction of the site?

We are wholly committed to working with the local community and where possible will seek to use local contractors in the build of the scheme.

Q: When will you submit a planning application?

It is our intention to submit a full planning application in the summer of 2022.

Q: How can I view the planning application?

Once submitted, the planning application will be available to view via the planning register on Nottingham City Council’s website or in person at the Council offices.