Homes to be built on derelict plot
NEW houses are set to be built on the site of the former Middletons pub on Trowell Road, Wollaton, next to where Waitrose used to be.
Planning permission has now been granted for 16 houses on a site which has been derelict since the pub was demolished.
The plans were unanimously given the green light by councillors at Nottingham City Council.
They will be a mixture of two-, three- and four-bedroom properties, and all will come with electric vehicle-charging points.
City planning boss Rob Percival said: “Our conclusions are that this is a good alternative use following the demise of the pub, and it would be a valuable re-use of a brownfield site.
“We think this would provide an opportunity to enhance the appearance of the site and the wider area.”
Councillor Cate Woodward, who represents the area for Labour, said: “It’s been waste ground for quite a while since it was demolished.
“The only issues that have been brought to us was by the adjacent nursery, and those have been resolved.
“We think it’s an attractive frontage that fits in really well with the area.
“As councillors we’ve got no objections in principle – we’re quite happy with it.”
However Councillor Graham Chapman, who represents Aspley for Labour, raised a concern about the building materials.
He said: “My first concern is the render. It tends to stain, and then who is going to maintain it?”
Deputy leader of the council Councillor Sally Longford said: “I’m very familiar with this site, and I think this will be a big improvement. It’s a prominent site.
“I’m pleased to hear there are going to be electric vehiclecharging points for all the properties.”
All councillors voted in favour of the development, which had been brought by developers Swan Homes (Nottingham) Ltd.