The number of new homes to be built at the Laura Chambers Lodge site in Clifton is set to be significantly increased by Nottingham City Council as part of its commitment to delivering good quality, affordable housing for local people set out in both the new Nottingham Vision and the new Local Plan.
The proposal, approved by the Council’s Executive Board on 16 June, will see the scheme grow from 40 to 52 high-quality, affordable homes, alongside an increase in investment in the project from funding envelope of £10.77 million to £11.97 million.
The expanded scheme will provide a mix of houses and apartments on the site, helping to contribute to the Council’s housing delivery targets and help alleviate pressure on the waiting list for council homes and homelessness services.
This approach is reinforced by the Council’s work to prepare a new Local Plan, also being discussed by Executive Board, which will set out future site allocations and planning policies, underpinned by evidence including housing needs assessments.
The Local Plan will provide the statutory framework to ensure the city can plan positively for growth and deliver the homes required to support Nottingham’s communities and future development.
The investment also supports the ambitions set out in the Nottingham Vision, the Council’s long-term strategy for the city to 2050. The Vision, developed around the key themes of Home, Heart and Host, identifies the delivery of good quality, affordable housing and improved neighbourhoods as a key priority for Nottingham’s future.
By bringing forward more council homes on a brownfield site in Clifton, the Laura Chambers Lodge scheme demonstrates how the Council is translating the Nottingham Vision into real delivery on the ground, providing modern, energy-efficient homes that support safe, sustainable communities.
Councillor Jay Hayes, Executive Member for Housing and Planning at Nottingham City Council, said: “Increasing the number of new homes at Laura Chambers Lodge is a clear example of how we are stepping up to meet Nottingham’s housing needs. By expanding this scheme to 52 high-quality, affordable council homes, we are making the most of our land and investment to deliver for local people.
“This is exactly the kind of development our new Local Plan is designed to support—ensuring we plan properly for the homes our communities need, in the right places. It also reflects our Nottingham Vision commitment to providing good quality, affordable housing and creating neighbourhoods where people can thrive.
“Schemes like this are vital in helping us tackle housing pressures, reduce homelessness and give more Nottingham residents access to a safe, secure and affordable homes.”
Following approval, the project will move into procurement, with contractors appointed to deliver the scheme. The development is funded through a combination of Right to Buy replacement receipts and developer contributions, ensuring investment is targeted directly at increasing affordable housing supply.