College site earmarked for homes with a view
CITY CENTRE HOUSING WOULD SPREAD FROM FOOT OF CASTLE ROCK
MORE than 700 homes with stunning views of Nottingham Castle could be built on the Greater Broad Marsh site, a new vision has shown.
The proposed development of the 20-acre space would create 6,000 jobs and feature new green space, 750 homes and 400,000sqft of highend business and office space.
On the western side of the site, beneath Castle Rock and off Maid Marian Way, is the former Nottingham College building.
The Bluecoat Academy has plans to move its sixth form here under a temporary lease, but the new Broad Marsh vision proposes to convert this into homes in the future.
It has also been proposed that the Maid Marian Way car park should be demolished to open up a route to the castle.
Traffic on Maid Marian Way would be slowed down under a new speed limit.
The homes would be built in a prime location in the heart of the city and would be located within walking distance of the train station.
Views of Nottingham Castle, which recently opened after a £30m regeneration, would also feature.
The Greater Broad Marsh Advisory Group believes it will take 10 years to fully deliver, generating 3,000 jobs during the building phase and a further 3,000 new jobs once development is complete.
Speaking of the new vision, leader of Nottingham City Council and Dales ward Labour councillor, David Mellen, said: “It includes a substantial green space via a green heart at the centre of the vision.
“It will lead to over 750 homes and 6,000 jobs for local people.
“By proposing to make some use of the existing frame, reducing the waste and carbon emissions from new construction, it is sustainable, something which is very important for the city’s ambition to be the UK’S first carbon neutral city by 2028.
“And it respects and promotes the city’s rich heritage by opening up views to the castle, enhancing the caves, one of the city’s hidden gems, and re-establishing old street patterns.
“Now we will begin the important work necessary to test the new vision and our ability to realise it.
“We have said all along that this isn’t something the council can or would want to do on its own.
“We will continue to work with colleagues on the advisory group to develop a masterplan for the space and secure the investment needed from public and private sector partners.”
Lilian Greenwood, Labour MP for Nottingham South, said: “Nottingham has a fantastic opportunity to lead the way in rethinking who and what our city centres are for.
“This plan draws on the area’s heritage and historic street layout but re-imagines the space for a green and sustainable future.
“I hope my constituents are as excited as I am about this vision for the Broad Marsh.”
Nelson Blackley, Nottinghambased Independent Retail Analyst, welcomed the new approach for the City centre site: “I believe this mixed-use, zoned and modular vision for the future Broad Marsh not only reflects the priorities of investors, local businesses and communities, but also respects the unique heritage and location of the site, as well as its environmental impact and legacy.”
It will lead to over 750 homes and 6,000 jobs for local people.
David Mellen