A significant update has emerged concerning the expansion of a large housing project featuring 3,000 properties on Nottingham’s southern outskirts. Construction firm Keepmoat has announced proposals to build 184 further homes at Fairham, the expansive residential scheme bringing thousands of new residences to a 606-acre site located south of Clifton. Fairham, situated within the Rushcliffe borough, is being delivered through a partnership between Clowes Developments and the Government housing body Homes England.

Thomas Clowes, managing director of Clowes Developments, said the company was delighted to welcome Keepmoat to the Fairham scheme, noting the partnership had worked smoothly and that the builder had performed strongly despite the challenging economic conditions that had caused setbacks for numerous other firms. He added that his team looked forward to maintaining this progress at Fairham as they worked towards creating a thriving and sustainable neighbourhood.

The project will feature a business park, schools, and shared community facilities upon completion. The significant development will also include a protected route to allow for potential future tram services through the area, alongside accommodation for gypsies and travellers.

The developers and investors backing Fairham are aiming to establish the location as the area’s leading destination for both business and residential purposes. Builder Lovell Partnerships recently became involved in the housing scheme, completing deals for a 13-acre portion at Fairham in February. Other developers including Bellway, Countryside, and Redrow have already finished properties on the site near Nottingham’s southern boundary.

Those managing the Fairham scheme have confirmed £58 million has been set aside for infrastructure works, with the complete project worth approximately £800 million. Nottinghamshire County Council is also set to create a primary school providing 420 initial spaces with a 39-child nursery facility, constructed to allow expansion to 630 places when needed. The new educational establishment must be ready for use by September 2027 to address pressure on school capacity resulting from the housing expansion, county council planning officers told Rushcliffe Borough Council, which has raised no objections to the plans. Work on this entirely new neighbourhood began in 2014, with the outline planning application receiving consent from Rushcliffe Borough Council in 2019.