A proposal seeking permission for residential construction on the outskirts of a Nottinghamshire settlement has been filed with the local authority.
Developer MyPad, which collaborates with municipal bodies and social housing organisations on property schemes, is seeking approval for 93 dwellings on land bordering Platt Lane in the north-eastern sector of Keyworth.
The 2.5-hectare location would neighbour the recently finished Miller Homes project situated near the British Geological Survey premises on Nicker Hill.
Precise details regarding the estate’s appearance remain limited, as the submission constitutes an outline proposal – a preliminary framework outlining the developer’s intentions for consideration by decision-makers.
Such outline submissions contain essential information to give officials a sense of what applicants hope to achieve.
What has been confirmed is that the developer intends for every one of the 93 properties to constitute affordable accommodation – available outside the standard private market and supported financially by councils or social housing associations for purchase by residents with modest earnings.
Both council-owned and social housing fall under the affordable classification.
MyPad’s submission to Rushcliffe Borough Council highlights that over 500 households are currently seeking council accommodation according to the authority’s housing list.
The proposed dwellings would vary in dimensions.
Initial plans indicate the development would comprise two one-bedroom apartments, 36 properties with two bedrooms, and 55 residences offering three bedrooms.
Vehicular entry would be provided through a fresh highway constructed from Platt Lane.
Planning documentation states that the land offers a sustainable setting for housing and enables occupants to reach everyday amenities using footpaths, bicycles or public transport.
The parcel currently consists of agricultural land alongside two agricultural holdings – Shelton Farm and Hill Top Farm.
Should construction proceed, the development would aim to preserve existing wildlife habitats while incorporating open spaces and a water feature for surface water management.
Documentation continues that the ambition for the location is to establish a premium affordable housing community offering appealing, energy-efficient residences within a robust natural environment.
The project would substantially contribute to fulfilling local housing requirements and corresponds with national planning goals to ensure adequate housing supply while developing attractive, environmentally conscious and accessible neighbourhoods.
Providing affordable homes on this location presents a chance to convert a former commercial designation into a flourishing residential area that would deliver lasting social and economic advantages for Keyworth and the surrounding Borough.
Rushcliffe Borough Council had previously designated the land for commercial or industrial purposes.
However, research conducted by a property advisory firm revealed insufficient appetite for commercial space, rental income would prove insufficient for revenue generation, businesses sought only temporary agreements, construction expenses would be substantial, and rivalry from locations offering greater appeal to businesses was too intense.
A ruling on whether the 93-dwelling scheme should proceed is anticipated within the coming months.