Plans submitted for 106-home council scheme

Proposals which would see 106 new council houses built in Bestwood have been put before city planners.

Nottingham City Homes (NCH) has submitted a planning application to build 23 one bed flats, 63 two bed houses and 20 three bed homes at Whitcombe Gardens.

The scheme would be built on the site of the former Eastglade School, which closed in July 2007.

If the plans are approved, NCH expects to appoint a contractor in spring next year, with work scheduled to begin in winter 2020.

The scheme would ostensibly be completed around spring 2023.

It has been designed by local firm Pelham Architects.

Nick Murphy, chief executive of Nottingham City Homes, said: “The Eastglade site has been derelict for years and we’re delighted to be able to bring it back to life, providing much needed homes for Nottingham people.

“There is a huge demand for homes from our waiting list and the council has pledged to build or buy 1000 council or social homes by 2023 – this development would be a much needed contribution to that.

“We are committed to building well-designed homes, energy efficient and affordable for local people. This development would also see wider improvements to the area, which will benefit the neighbourhood and be an asset to the local community.”