Revised plans for the redevelopment of Nottingham Forest’s City Ground have taken a significant step forward, with approval recommended for the proposals ahead of a planning committee meeting next week (26th June).
The hybrid scheme comprises a full planning application for the redevelopment of the Peter Taylor stand (including the demolition of existing buildings/structures), new public realm, a replacement club shop, and car parking, and an outline planning application for up to 170 residential units.
This application was originally received by Rushcliffe Borough Council in November 2019, with a final revised scheme presented to the planning committee in July 2022.
Notable revisions were made, related to the reduction in scale of the residential aspect, the introduction of commercial uses to the residential building, the re-provision of the club shop within the stand, and technical work to demonstrate impacts of the development could be adequately mitigated and controlled.
While, at the time, planning committee meeting members resolved to allow the granting of planning permission, subject to conditions, due to the extended passage of time that has elapsed, it has been considered necessary to return the application to the planning committee for fresh consideration.
The plans will see the demolition of the Peter Taylor Stand, Champion Centre, Club Shop, associated outbuildings, and NRC’s Britannia Boathouse building, and the development of a new stand with capacity for 10,000 seats, including associated stadium facilities and a new club shop.
The proposal would increase the overall capacity of the existing stand by around 5,000 seats. The replacement stand would also accommodate business and commercial activities.
The replacement stand would continue to be accessed from Pavilion Road, but a new plaza would be created between the proposed replacement stand and the proposed residential building. The residential element would offer 170 apartments over 13 floors, with seven commercial units on the ground floor.
Issuing a joint statement, Nottingham Forest and Rushcliffe Borough Council said: “Nottingham Forest has been in regular dialogue with Rushcliffe Borough Council, Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council regarding the redevelopment of the City Ground.
“The parties can confirm they are working towards the Rushcliffe Borough Council Planning Committee date of Thursday 26 June to consider the application. There will be no further comment other than as required by the relevant legal process.”
