Nottingham Housing Project Gets $7.2M Grant

East Midlands Mayor Approves £7.2M Grant for Nottingham Housing Project

A significant housing project in Nottingham is moving forward after East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward greenlit a £7.2M grant for developers Cassidy Group. The plan involves constructing 319 one- and two-bedroom apartments on a 1.6-acre vacant site near Arkwright Street, Crocus Street, and Meadows Way, just 100 meters from the train station.

The site has been empty for over a decade, despite previous approvals for student housing and tall flats. Cassidy Group cleared the site in 2021, but market shifts, new building rules, and rising costs halted progress. This year, they secured funding from the East Midlands Combined Authoritys Brownfield Housing Fund, launched in 2024 with government cash to revive unused urban land.

Local leaders, including Nottingham City Council head Neghat Khan, support the project as a solution to the citys housing crisis. Nearby businesses, like the Vat and Fiddle pub, anticipate increased foot traffic to benefit struggling hospitality spots. Residents overlooking the site welcome the end to years of eyesore emptiness.

Planning permission was granted in November 2022 for ten studios, 221 one-bedrooms, and 88 two-bedrooms, with Winvic Construction handling the build. Final legal reviews are ongoing before contracts are finalized.

Once funded, construction could begin soon, with residents expected to move in by early 2028. The project aims to alleviate central Nottinghams home shortage by offering units for sale or rent.

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