Empty Bulwell building to be demolished for 12 new flats
A BUILDING in Bulwell dating back to 1875 is being demolished to make way for a block of 12 flats.
The two-storey brick building, in Main Street, is believed to have been used as a workshop and stables with storage above.
Developer Grant Redfern submitted plans to demolish it, saying it had fallen into disrepair and was “potentially dangerous”. Several cracks have appeared in brickwork, and the site has become prone to anti-social behaviour and vandalism.
“Given the dilapidated condition of the existing building and its relatively low importance to the history of Bulwell town centre, it is considered acceptable that the existing outbuilding is to be demolished in order to facilitate the redevelopment and rejuvenation of the site,” plans add.
Nottingham City Council has now given the green light for the new development.
A three-storey building will replace the former warehouse building, its design taking inspiration from it, with a gable roof and red bricks.
However, due to the building’s proximity to the River Leen, the developer must consider the impact on nearby water vole habitats and carry out a survey.
“This survey should then inform what measures are required to specifically protect water vole, and identify opportunities to improve the ecological value of the river for this species,” the council says.
“The plan must consider the whole duration of the development, from the construction phase through to development completion.”
City councillors gave planning approval to the scheme last week