Thousands of jobs on the way as Unity Square given green light

Some 4,000 jobs will come to a new development in Nottingham city centre after the green light was given for HMRC’s new regional centre to be built.

Nottingham City Council’s Planning Committee gave the nod to the 628,000 sq ft scheme which will be built in two phases. HMRC will occupy Phase 1, and will move into its new offices in 2021.

In November HMRC announced it has entered into a 25-year pre-let on the development for its Nottingham Regional Centre with Peveril Securities and its joint venture partner Sladen Estates.

Sladen has described the Unity Square development as “the most transformational office development scheme to happen in the East Midlands in more than a decade.”

Ralph Jones, managing director of Peveril Securities, said: “For HMRC to choose Nottingham is hugely significant for not just the city, but for everyone who lives and works here.

“In addition to this, we also believe that such a significant investment in the city and provision of an ultra-modern state of the art office building that would be at home in any major city will be a catalyst for the wider regeneration of the Southside area and will send a strong message to national & regional occupiers that Nottingham is open for business.”

Building is likely to commence early in 2019. The contractor is Bowmer & Kirkland.

Jones added: “There is significant long-term investment in this area of the city. Nottingham Train Station was the catalyst and coming up is intu Broadmarsh’s forthcoming redevelopment along with other significant schemes expected over the next couple of years.

“It is an exciting time for Nottingham with many significant schemes on the horizon and cranes expected on the Unity Square site in the next 12 months.

“Looking ahead, HMRC will be at the heart of this regenerated area of Nottingham, allowing them to take advantage of the multitude of local facilities and excellent transport links.”