Plans revealed for major mixed-use scheme on site of former police and fire station

Student accommodation provider Vita has unveiled plans for a major scheme on the site of Nottingham’s former Central Fire Station and Police Station, which could see almost 1,000 student rooms built.

The plans could bring forward 967 student beds along with a gym, dance studio, games and cinema facilities and outdoor spaces for students – as well as new public facilities on a block bound by Shakespeare Street to the north; North Church Street to the east; Burton Street to the south; and South Sherwood Street to the west.

The plans also include a double-height, two-level, publicly accessible Market Food Hall on the corner of Shakespeare Street and north Church Street, with space for around 500 diners.

Vita will be offering two types of student accommodation Vita Student – self-contained studio apartments – and House of Social – predominantly 4 and 6 bed sharing apartments.

A public consultation has been launched on the plans, including a webinar to take place on Tuesday (May 3). Vita will be holding a drop-in stall on the corner of Shakespeare Street and North Church Street on Tuesday May 10, from 11am – 2pm.