Plans in for new city centre serviced apartments scheme

Plans have been revealed for a new serviced apartments scheme in Nottingham city centre.

Notts City Homes wants to demolish a run down building on the corner of Huntingdon Street and St Marks Street and build a new six-storey development that would include 22 serviced apartments on the upper floors and retail space on the ground floor.

Currently, the ground floor is vacant having been closed down due to lack of business. The upper floors are residential currently being let out as serviced apartments.

A planning statement reads: “The current property is significantly under – utilised. The ground floor is not fit for
purpose and is not suited for conversion without major construction and demolition works. The existing accommodation, despite the owner’s best efforts, is cold and suffers from damp. It is expensive to run due to poor energy performance characteristic of these types of buildings. Problems with converting older problems are well known. Over 50% of retrofit projects fail to deliver intended results.

The new development will provide a modern, healthy and comfortable living environment.

“The design will add to the vibrancy of the area and uplift the street scene.

“Students and city visitors will welcome the new accommodation. The ground floor retail unit will provide jobs and offer valuable products and services to the local area.”