Godwin Developments has sold two brownfield sites in North Nottingham to Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA), working in conjunction with Owl Partnerships as contractor.
The deal allows for the imminent start of construction on 102 affordable homes in the city.
Set in the Bulwell area, the combined five-acre sites have been vacant for 15 years and hold detailed residential planning consent secured by Godwin. The developments will deliver two- and three-bedroom homes, including shared ownership and social rent affordable tenures, across the two adjacent locations.
The Maple Fields scheme, on the grounds of the former Henry Mellish School on Kersall Drive, will provide 45 new homes, while the Crescent, on the former Piccadilly Playing Field, will deliver 57 homes.
Godwin’s director of partnerships, Tim Hart said: “We are pleased to have completed the sale of these well-located sites to NCHA and would like to thank them for their commitment and professionalism throughout the process.
“This development will deliver 102 high-quality affordable homes at a time of acute housing need in Nottingham and across the UK. We look forward to seeing these much-needed properties built and occupied.”
Fran Cropper, new business and development manager at NCHA, said: “We’re really pleased to be working with Nottingham City Council again on this important scheme with social value. This development reflects our commitment to building homes that are both affordable and environmentally friendly, in line with our sustainability targets.
“With rising energy costs, these homes will provide residents with lower living expenses and a reduced carbon footprint. We’re proud to bring this new housing scheme to Nottingham, addressing local housing needs while paving the way for a sustainable future.”
Warren Bolton, managing director at Owl Partnerships, said: “It’s been a fantastic experience to work alongside Godwin and NCHA to bring these developments to life.
“Partnerships are built off the back of hard work, dedication and collaboration and that’s exactly what this venture needed and that’s exactly what it got. Development can be made difficult but with good people and a partners mentality, we can do anything. Congratulations and well done to the whole team involved.”
Advisors on the transaction included solicitors Field Fisher and Browne Jacobson and affordable housing specialists Redbrick Housing Consultancy.
