Planning approved for Nottingham’s Boots Island

Outline plans to transform the 40-acre former Boots Island site in Nottingham have been approved in what was described as a “significant milestone” for the city. Work is expected to start on site this year, with the first phase of office and homes intended to be complete by 2020.

Conygar Investment Company intends to transform the site, which has laid derelict for many years, into new homes, grade A office space, market space, a five-star hotel, retail units, a linear park and community space and student accommodation.

The decision, which was overwhelmingly supported, will lead to the creation of hundreds of jobs, strengthen the local economy and help to elevate Nottingham as one of the UK’s key regional cities for investors and employers.

Conygar Chief Executive Christopher Ware said this is a significant milestone in Nottingham’s story and one they were proud to be a part of.

“We are passionate about delivering a sustainable development where people aspire to live and work,” he said.

“This is a long-term phased project which is likely to take up to ten years to complete and will create hundreds of jobs in the region before and after the building work.

“Nottingham is a vibrant and creative city where several exciting developments are taking place and our plans for the site are a key part of this regeneration. We believe this is a unique development which will help to elevate Nottingham’s position in the Midlands and the UK.”

Councillor Chris Gibson, Chair of the planning committee, said the scheme was the biggest opportunity in Nottingham for years, while Paul Seddon, Director of Planning and Regeneration, added this was the right time for the crucial site to redeveloped.