A major brownfield site near Nottingham Station is set to become the location for 200 new homes under a government-backed initiative to repurpose disused railway land.
The site, located at the junction of Station Street and London Road, has been identified as one of the first four developments in the UK to kick off a broader regeneration plan aimed at unlocking surplus government-owned land for housing. This push is part of the new Labour Government’s effort to increase housing supply and revitalise underused urban areas.
Network Rail, in partnership with joint venture blocwork, is working with Nottingham City Council to progress the plans. A planning application is expected to follow.
This project follows the nearby Barnum development, a 10-storey, 348-unit build-to-rent scheme delivered by Network Rail, blocwork, and investor Grainger. Completed in late 2023, that scheme repurposed a former car park and set a precedent for converting transport-linked sites into residential communities.
Alongside Nottingham, Newcastle, Cambridge, and Manchester have also been earmarked for similar initial developments, highlighting a strategic focus on high-demand urban centres with strong transport connectivity. The initiative opens up opportunities for developers and investors to work with public sector partners on large-scale regeneration in key UK cities.
