Developer snaps up two residential sites from city council
Residential and commercial property developer Godwin Developments has bought two brownfield sites from Nottingham City Council.
Located in the Bulwell area of the city, the 5.2-acre sites have planning consent for 102 homes.
The mix of two- and three-bedroom properties will be built on land that has been unused for 15 years.
The Maple Fields scheme, which will be built on the site of the former Henry Mellish School on Kersall Drive, will comprise 57 homes, while the Crescent development – on the previous Piccadilly Playing Field – will provide an additional 45 homes.
All homes will be energy efficient with a minimum rating of EPC B, with the potential to improve this to EPC A with a connection to a smart energy grid.
The development will be led by Godwin’s newly-appointed partnership director Tim Hart, as part of his remit to manage the business’ affordable housing division. He will be responsible for delivering all land-led affordable homes projects, from identification and construction through to eventual onward sale.
His 25-year career includes experience across the entire real estate lifecycle, from valuations, acquisitions, property and investment management, to planning investigations and disposals, and includes roles at Countryside and Lambert Smith Hampton.
Matt Chandler, managing director at Godwin Developments, said: “We are pleased to have reached this important milestone in the transformation of these brownfield sites into 102 much-needed affordable homes in Nottingham. It provides us with the green light to progress with the construction of these properties as soon as possible and satisfy the growing need for good quality, environmentally friendly and cost-conscious properties in the area.”
“We are also delighted to welcome Tim to the business to drive forward this project, as well as deliver on our ambitions to grow in the affordable housing space nationwide.”
Real estate advisors CRBE and solicitors Field Fisher advised Godwin on the deal and the ongoing development of the sites.
