Riverside Way scheme given the go-ahead

Plans to build 42 new apartments on the site of the demolished Eagle Press building in Nottingham have been given the green light by the City Council.

Planning chiefs gave the scheme the go-ahead at a planning committee meeting on Wednesday afternoon (18 December).

The development on Riverside Way will include 42 one- and two-bed apartments.

Paul Tewson of developers Gilbert & Hall said: “This is a site that we have owned for some time and always intended to develop. With the opening of the tram extension a couple of years ago and other similar developments down the river, we think the time is now right for a residential development here. We are confident that it will prove extremely popular.”

Julien McGuinness, project architect for Rayner Davies, added: “The main challenge here was to maximise the fantastic views to the south over the river and Victoria Embankment. We have designed the layout so that almost all of the apartments will enjoy both a river view and views to the north over the city. By utilising a split section duplex design to the majority of units, residents will also each enjoy two levels of accommodation and excellent space standards, making this both an efficient and desirable development.”