Landmark Nottingham scheme to start this year

The Unity Square development that sits opposite Nottingham railway station, has been given the planning green light and construction is expected to start later this year.

The scheme is a joint venture between Peveril Securities, the development arm of Bowmer + Kirkland, and Sladen Estates. The 21,000m² Unity Square building will become HMRC’s regional hub and will accommodate around 4,000 full-time employees.

Peveril Securities’ MD, Ralph Jones, said: “For HMRC to choose Nottingham is hugely significant not just for the city, but for everyone who lives and works here.

“In addition to this, we also believe that such a significant investment in the city, and provision of an ultra-modern state-of-the-art office building that would be at home in any major city, will be a catalyst for the wider regeneration of the Southside area and will send a strong message to national & regional occupiers that Nottingham is open for business.”

Nick Sladen added: “Modern occupiers now require large floorplates to suit their working practices. As Nottingham’s Grade A office stock is limited and there are no buildings that offer large floorplates, HMRC considered a purpose-built solution in the city which is why Unity Square is perfectly placed.