Planning committee blocks go-ahead for 100-home residential scheme

Plans to build over 100 homes on the site of former school and its playing fields have been deferred after councillors objected to the scheme.

A company called GR No. 8 wants to build 45 homes on the site of the former Henry Mellish school in Highbury Vale, Nottingham, which has been derelict for a decade.

The scheme will include 33 two-bed units and 13 three-bed houses.

Meanwhile, plans have also been unveiled to build 38 two-bedroom homes and 19 three-bedroom houses on the school’s former playing field.

However, councillors said at a Nottingham City Council planning committee meeting on Wednesday afternoon that the developer needs to address concerns around the colour of brick, shared highways and general appearance of the houses.

A decision was made to defer the planning application to a later committee meeting when councillors hope the developer can provide more information or revisions to the scheme.

The homes are being designed by architect CPMG.

A planning statement reads: “The applicant and design team are confident that this development will contribute significantly towards the quality of the local urban environment in Highbury Vale, transforming a derelict site and creating a new, vibrant residential location with a resident population that will bring new life to the area and support the local economy.

“It is hoped that Nottingham City Council will support this initiative by granting planning consent to the proposed development.”