An HMO in Netherfield and plans to convert a church into apartments are amongst the many applications submitted to Gedling Borough Council in the last week.
Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers will now decide on.
Arnold
Two storey side extension to existing dwelling 56 Langley Avenue Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 6NN Ref. No: 2022/0463
Single storey rear extension 24 Arnot Hill Road Arnold Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG5 6LL Ref. No: 2022/0416PN
Double storey side extension. 109 Ravenswood Road Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 7FY Ref. No: 2022/0343
Single storey side/rear extension 43 Castleton Avenue Arnold Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG5 6NH Ref. No: 2021/1295
Bestwood
No planning applications this week
Burton Joyce
No planning applications this week
Calverton
Carlton
Two storey side extension 4 Belper Avenue Carlton Nottinghamshire NG4 3SD Ref. No: 2022/0324
Removal of existing conservatory; two storey side extension and singlestorey rear extension 9 Egling Croft Colwick Nottinghamshire NG4 2DB Ref. No: 2022/0322
Single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory 5 Acacia Crescent Carlton Nottinghamshire NG4 3JH Ref. No: 2022/0297
Erection of an industrial building ancillary to existing manufacturing operations. Luxfer Gas Cylinders Ltd Road No 2 Colwick Nottinghamshire NG4 2BH Ref. No: 2022/0298
Proposed concrete mixing station Chris Allsop Recycling LEEC Development Site Road No 2 Colwick Nottinghamshire NG4 2JR Ref. No: 2021/0163
Gedling
Single storey & two storey front extensions; front flat roof dormer and roof alterations, single storey rear extension, erect two storey linked triple garage and render dwelling. 87 Main Road Gedling Nottinghamshire NG4 3HD Ref. No: 2022/0270
Lambley
No planning applications this week
Linby
Full planning permission for 135 dwellings with access from Delia Avenue and Dorothy Avenue Land Off Hayden Lane Linby Nottinghamshire Ref. No: 2022/0501
Double Garage and Single Storey Side Extension. 14 Fountayne Close Linby NG15 8JQ Ref. No: 2021/1435
Install extractor / ducting to side elevation of building 914 Woodborough Road Mapperley Nottinghamshire NG3 5QRRef. No: 2022/0300
Front porch, two storey side extension, single and two storey rear extensions 17 Robinson Road Mapperley Nottinghamshire NG3 6BA Ref. No: 2022/0195
Single storey rear and side extension, raised patio and erection of porch 70A Whittingham Road Mapperley Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG3 6BH Ref. No: 2022/0089
Conversion of existing church property, with subsequent change of use, from community centre (Class F2 – former class D2) to 13 one-bed residential dwelling spaces (Class C3) with accompanying internal and external communal spaces, secure bin store, cycle store and parking provisions. Netherfield Methodist Church Victoria Road Netherfield Nottinghamshire NG4 2HU Ref. No: 2022/0240
Proposed change of use from dwelling (C3) to 7 bedroom HMO including rear dormer loft conversion 49 Chandos Street Netherfield Nottinghamshire NG4 2LP Ref. No: 2022/0153
Newstead
No planning applications this week
Ravenshead
Demolition of existing dwelling proposed 4 bed detached house, detached annex & detached triple garage 54 Longdale Lane Ravenshead Nottinghamshire NG15 9AD Ref. No: 2022/0540
Proposed single storey rear extensions, and alterations to existing roof. Proposed carport to front. 30 Rowan Avenue Ravenshead Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG15 9GA Ref. No: 2022/0510
Proposed rear projection extension to existing Farmshop (following removal of existing rear timber store shed); and permission also being sought for extension to NW boundary curtilage (retrospective) and the retention of 3 no. cold stores (retrospective) Ravenshead Farm Shop At 131 Main Road Ravenshead Nottinghamshire NG15 9GS Ref. No: 2022/0181
Single Storey Side Extension 36 Linwood Crescent Ravenshead NG15 9FZ Ref. No: 2022/0038
Fell T13. Crown Lift and prune T3, T5, T8, and T9 The Hollies Ravenshead Nottinghamshire Ref. No: 2021/1122TPO
Redhill
Two storey front and side extension and single storey rear extension 18 Redhill Lodge Drive Redhill Nottinghamshire NG5 8JH Ref. No: 2022/0258
Woodborough
Proposed 2 No. 4 bedroom detached dwellings over two storeies with garages to the front. Land On East Side Roe Hill Woodborough Nottinghamshire Ref. No: 2022/0441
Lawful Development Certificate to regularise use of land as garden land /residential curtilage Ashvale Bank Hill Woodborough Nottinghamshire NG14 6EF Ref. No: 2022/0331
Woodthorpe
Hill Bros premises which includes a single storey workshop on the right hand side and a two storey office and reception unit to the left. Also included small units to the rear. 34 Marlborough Road Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire NG5 4GB Ref. No: 2022/0527
Residents in Gedling borough will be allowed to hold referendums over the style and size of extensions, new homes and conversions on their street under plans outlined in the Queen’s Speech yesterday.
The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill will allow ‘street votes’ where most loft conversions, conservatories and extensions can be built without full planning permission as long as a third of neighbours don’t object.
Ministers hope this will encourage more intensive development by allowing residents to increase the value of their own homes.
There will also be a raid on big developers’ profits to help fund schools, roads and surgeries.
The new street votes policy has been dismissed a gimmick designed to win over disenchanted Tory voters, but loyalists say it will ‘mean local residents can’t have unwanted development thrust down their throats’.
Housing secretary Michael Gove confirmed the new levelling up bill will include a proposal for ‘street votes’ aimed at ensuring local support for ‘gentle densification’ of housing.
Mr Gove said: “We will make sure that through local democratic ballots, sometimes street by street, we can have the enhancement that we need to see the additional homes being built.
“In a way that leads to what the experts call ‘gentle densification’, but what you or I would just recognise as simply building in tune with what’s already there.”
The purpose of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill is to take power out of the hands of developers and councils and give it to homeowners.
It will mean people will be able to decide if they want more development on brownfield sites in their local areas.
The layout of new developments, the facades of buildings or the materials to be used would also be decided by locals.
They will also be able to determine how levies on developers are spent so they can be directed towards building new homes or schools.
Under the Street Votes scheme, if a two-thirds ‘super-majority’ of residents agree to support a plan, it could go ahead.
Any development would have to be in keeping with the design styles favoured locally, and strict limits will prevent development from impacting neighbouring streets.
Other measures include the ability to make the pavement cafes which sprang up during the Covid-19 pandemic a permanent part of the town centre landscape.
Under the Levelling up and Regeneration Bill measures to revive England’s high streets, councils will be given powers to take control of buildings for the benefit of their communities.
A Mapperley hospice is looking for support from the public to help meet the growing demand for its bereavement services.
Nottinghamshire Hospice has this week launched its Forget-Me-Not appeal to help find the money so it can offer increased support.
Last year the hospice provided more than 17,000 hours of one-to-one support to people grieving the loss of a loved one, and the number of bereaved people it supports is increasing.
The hospice provides a safe, supportive environment for people to grieve in and offers different levels of support depending how complex the grief is. It also provides counselling for patients coping with a life-limiting condition as well as pre-bereavement support for their significant others.
Debbie Hastings, bereavement services manager at Nottinghamshire Hospice, said: “Since the pandemic we’ve had an unprecedented number of people needing support. People are experiencing more complex grief and have not been able to grieve in the way they might have wanted.
“We’ve found that people contacting our bereavement service are struggling more with grief and taking longer to process and accept it so may need support for longer.
“By supporting our Forget-Me-Not appeal you will help us reach more people who need a safe space to grieve and at the same time remember your own loved ones.
“You can make a donation online or buy one of our beautiful Forget-Me-Not pin badges in memory of someone special so you can take their memory with you wherever you go.”
Louise’s story
Louise sought pre-bereavement counselling at Nottinghamshire Hospice after her mum, aged 61, received a shock diagnosis of stage 4 liver cancer last year. The 12- session programme has helped Louise build resilience, cope with overwhelming emotions and support other family members.
Louise, who has two young children, said: “When we received Mum’s diagnosis I felt like I was drowning in emotion. It was hard to breathe, it was hard to sleep, and facing my every day commitments on top of that was challenging to say the least. The sessions reminded me of my resilience and ability to cope.
“I wasn’t aware that pre-bereavement counselling existed before Mum’s diagnosis, but it’s been a lifeline when I didn’t have anywhere to turn. I can’t imagine having gone through this period so far without that support in place. I was able to express my heartbreak for us all in a safe, supportive space.
“Being able to talk through changes to Mum’s situation each week and express my emotions has been like releasing a pressure valve, creating a space inside my head and enabling me to keep up with everyday responsibilities and pressures.
“It’s helped me prepare for conversations with my children and support my dad too. Even though I’ve been the one in the sessions, the whole family has benefitted.”
Celebrations will be taking place next month across Gedling borough to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s 70 years on the throne.
On February 6 this year, the Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth.
This historic milestone will be marked with a special, four-day UK bank holiday weekend of events, from Thursday, June 2, to Sunday, June 5.
There is lots happening across Gedling borough, from tea parties and beacon lighting ceremonies to music concerts and children’s events.
We’ve put together a selection of events that are taking place around the borough, so you can easily find out what’s happening near to you. If your event is not listed, please let us know about it by emailing news@gedlingeye.co.uk
Thursday, June 2
Beacon Lighting, Gedling Country Park
Platinum Jubilee beacons will be lit across the UK and Commonwealth on the evening of June 2. Gedling borough will be taking part with the beacon being lit at Gedling Country Park.
Café 1899 in the park will be serving refreshments from 9am – 9pm on the day (from the hatch only from 7.30pm).
Carlton Brass Band will perform outside Café 1899 from 8pm and the beacon will be lit at 9.45pm.
Free lantern making kits will be available to pick up from Café 1899 at Gedling Country Park and the Civic Centre in Arnold from Friday, May 20.
This event is being sponsored by Frank Key Builders Merchants.
TRIBUTE: Pipers playing moments before the beacon was last lit for the Queen’s 90th back in 2016
Friday June 3
The Queen’s Green Canopy, Gedling Country Park, 1-4pm
Gedling Play Forum will be providing free, drop-in Jubilee-themed craft activities near the park’s play areas from 1-4pm.
Local schools and community groups will be planting trees from 2pm, as part of the The Queen’s Green Canopy – a national initiative to encourage people to plant a tree for the Jubilee.
Keepmoat Homes Limited are sponsoring this event.
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration, Brookfields Garden Centre, 3.30-5.30pm
A celebration all the family can enjoy with great entertainment, a sing along, royal crafts for the children and a party platter per table including delicious vintage party favourites. Includes a hot or soft drink per person. Selection of alcoholic beverages available to purchase on the day. Adults £18Children £12Please email eventsteam@brookfields-gardencentre.co.uk to book a table, limited spaces available. All tickets must be paid for within 48 hours of your booking being confirmed.
Jubilee Family Fun Day, Gedling Inn, 12-4pm
Bouncy Castles, Slides & Inflatable Fun, face painting games and stalls will be on offer – with fun for all the family at this popular Gedling pub.
Saturday, June 4, 11am – 5pm
The Queen’s Jubilee Fair, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold
There will be performances from local choirs, schools and artists throughout the day.
Come and take part in activities and workshops for all ages around the park, including a young people’s area at the shelter and skate park.
Browse stalls from local groups and enjoy food and drink representing different areas of the commonwealth.
Sunday 5 June,
The Big Jubilee Lunch, King George V Recreation Ground, Arnold, 12 – 4pm
Bring a picnic or just come along for an ice cream in the park.
Join Gedling Play Forum in celebrating ’70 years of play’ and help to create a piece of art celebrating the Queens Platinum Jubilee.
Platinum Jubilee Celebration, Carlton Hill, 12pm-3pm
There will be music, dance, stalls, tombola candy floss and food and drink available as the Carlton Hill community comes together to celebrate the Jubilee
Developers want to convert the empty Netherfield Methodist Church on Victoria Road into flats with accompanying internal and external communal spaces, a secure bin store, cycle store and parking spaces.
DECISION: Gedling Borough Council will now consider the plans
Planning documents submitted with the application state: “The existing property was unaffordable for the previous owners due to high maintenance costs.
“Despite a long marketing period by local estate agents, there was no demand from potential buyers to buy and maintain as a church or community centre due to the cost to maintain, and upgrade.”
They go on to state: The proposals will provide much needed dwelling units for local residents, requiring and waiting for Supported Living accommodation. The application proposals do not adversely affect residential amenity either for the proposed residents or in the local neighbourhood, are in keeping with the local area, and will not create any highway or parking issues.”
The transformation of the building will require a new floor which will be inserted in the former Church and Church Hall. There will be no structural changes to the existing windows, though new glazing will be inserted to meet modern thermal and residential standards.
The six proposed car parking spaces would be for the use of staff and any other operational car parking requirements that may be needed for contractors.
The plans have been submitted by Hockley Developments Ltd and are currently being considered by Gedling Borough Council.
A much-loved café on Carlton Hill has been put up for sale.
A Facebook message revealed that Albies is now on the market – but it’s still business as usual until the establishment, popular for its Tapas nights, is sold on.
The message posted by the owners on Facebook read: “With a heavy heart we wanted to let you know that we have decided to put Albie’s up for sale.
“It’s been a hard decision to come to and there are many reasons why, but the main reason is to spend more time with our young family.
“We have the best team of staff who have handled this news like the true professionals and amazing humans they really are. We also have you, the loyalist following of customers we could have just ever wished for
They added: “We cannot express how truly grateful we are for the support we have received.
For now it’s business as usual. We are still operating and if you have an event booked in do not panic we are still very much open.
“We are still open on Wed-Sunday and will be running tapas Fri & Sat evenings until it’s sold- do not panic
They urged anyone interested in buying the business to get in touch.
Work to construct the AMP at Arnold Market Place is continuing at pace and the latest additions to the site are 51 solar panels as part of the scheme’s plans to be more sustainable and use renewable energy sources.
The building has been designed to use less energy, use more renewable energy and help reduce its CO2 emissions.
The two-storey building will have a number of energy efficient designs including the solar panels, natural ventilation points, high efficiency LED lighting and systems that are more sustainable such as air source heat pumps.
The 51 solar panels on the roof of the building will help generate an estimated annual yield of 14,924 kWh of power to the units, saving energy costs for the tenants while providing clean, renewable energy.
The building will also be fitted with rainwater retention tanks that will be used to reduce flood risks and feed the semi-mature trees that will be planted around the public realm to offset carbon emissions.
Gedling Borough Council has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030 and some of the measures in the council’s action plan include installing more solar panels on council buildings and promoting more sustainable energy options to developers when approving planning applications.
The AMP is being constructed by developers G F Tomlinson, the company, who previously built the council’s iconic Café 1899 at Gedling Country Park.
Up to £4 million has been allocated to the project as part of the council’s plan to revitalise the centre and create a new space that will help boost visitors to the town centre and support local businesses.
A new public space will be created as a central focal point for The AMP. The new building will provide seven small outlets for local independent businesses with flexible space above, which could be used for a variety of commercial options.
Gedling Borough Councillors launched the new AMP site last year
The council say they have received a number of enquiries from local start ups and enterprises – with more details about the new tenants will be announced in the coming weeks.
Funding for this project is coming from the council’s capital programme budget, boosted by a successful bid for £1.25 million from the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership’s Local Growth Fund that supports town centre improvements.
The project will create around 40 new jobs through business employment and through the construction of the new buildings.
Craig Stopper, Regional Construction framework Manager at G F Tomlinson, said: “The installation of solar panels as the latest stage of The AMP project is wonderful to see – and will significantly reduce energy costs for the building’s tenants as well as contribute towards Gedling Borough Council’s pledge to decrease its CO2 emissions.
“The AMP represents a huge investment for the local area – it will be an exciting new retail and community space for Arnold’s residents and visitors to enjoy.”
Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke MBE said: “The AMP is a landmark building for many reasons but an important one is that it is future proof in terms of it being a sustainable, energy efficient operation.
“The solar panels will not only provide clean, renewable energy, it will also reduce the energy costs for the tenants, which could not come at a better time for people who are seeing their bills rise.
“We are committed to reducing our CO2 emissions and we have made a pledge to do everything we can to encourage developers to build smarter and cleaner and so we are very proud that our own building will set a high standard for clean, efficient and renewable energy.”
According to Sky News, the new offer from the supermarket giant will see McColl’s stores and workforce preserved in their entirety.
The pre-pack administration deal will see Morrisons buying McColl’s immediately after it enters insolvency proceedings, which are being overseen by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC).
Morrisons and forecourt giant EG Group – run by Adsa owners the Issa brothers – were both in the running to complete a rescue deal for McColl’s.
While Morrisons’ early approach had been rejected by lenders, it is understood that both businesses put forward improved offers prior to the administrators’ Sunday 6pm deadline.
McColl’s lenders – which include Barclays, HSBC and the state-backed NatWest Group – initially preferred the proposal from EG Group, which had said it would instantly repay McColl’s debt of more than £160m.
However, an improved offer from Morrisons would see McColl’s lenders repaid immediately in full, satisfying their principal demand, was key to the grocer’s winning bid. Morrisons’ position as a major creditor is also likely to have been influential in the decision-making process.
McColl’s is an important partner of Morrisons, operating hundreds of smaller shops under the Morrisons Daily brand.
Morrisons’ commitments to the future of McColl’s also include retaining all 1,100 stores and 16,000 workers, as well as honouring all of its outstanding pension obligations.
A full announcement is expected to be made by PwC later on today.
