A decision to demolish four shops in Arnold town centre is expected to be made shortly by Gedling Borough Council.
The proposal for 135-141 Front Street would see the existing building knocked down to create residential apartments and one ground floor commercial unit.
Plans were submitted back in September for review and were finally validated last month, according to the council website.
Validation represents a decision by the local planning authority on an application and associated information starting its determination of whether to grant or refuse planning permission.
A petition was launched back in November to save the Blue Circle chip shop, which is one of the retailers expected to be affected.
The petition, put forward by Maureen Lane, aimed to save the family-run Arnold chippy, which she said ‘is loved by many residents’.
The petition stated: “Blue Circle has been serving our community the best fish and chips by the same family for many years the current owner took over from his father 50 years ago.”
A decision is expected shortly.
Not more apartments right in centre of Arnold there got to be some sort of loyalty to shop owners who are trying to earn a living and who have been there for many years .I have noticed one thing if there is money to be spent its always in Arnold front street, Gedling borough has other areas a part from Arnold that need money spending on
Get rid of the eyesore and that disgusting pee soaked alleyway.