ISIS Trent Basin
River Trent Waterside Regeneration

Status: Proposed
Regen Zone:[B] Waterside
[B]Developer: ISIS
Architects: Benoy Architects
Cost: £400+
Size ?
Use: 2,200 Homes, Office (1,905m²), Retail (3,709m²), Community Space (927m²) including moorings.

Links:
SSC Thread
(http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=506412)Official Website (http://www.trentbasin.co.uk/)
New Nottingham Page
(http://www.newnottingham.com/New_Nottingham/Developments/Pages/ISIS_Waterside.html)ISIS Website (http://isis.gb.com/)
Benoy Architects (http://www.benoy.com/html/projects.cfm?projectID=282&level2link=Waterside&projectName=Nottingham%20Waterside,%20UK)

Notes:
Nottingham Trent Basin regeneration project is a new landmark waterfront district of housing,
restaurants, bars, shops and offices. The aim is to create an attractive new mixed-use district
that is unique, sustainable, fully integrated and fully accessible to the public.

The regeneration plans include:-

• opening up views to the river which are currently obscured by industrial premises
• around 2,000 new homes including family homes, townhouse terraces, studios and apartments
• vibrant and distinctive public areas including new public squares
• a waterfront walk connecting to existing walks and waterfronts
• waterside bars, restaurants, retail outlets and small ‘start up’ offices

The ISIS development site will without a doubt become one of the most magnificent places in
the city. ISIS are still in close contact with the council working out the final layout for there
masterplan. Both Nottingham City Council and ISIS have spoke of the need for the site to be
an architectural statement. ISIS have even raised the possibility of the final designs for the
buildings to go to a design competition.

Current Status
ISIS have formally submitted an application to the city council. The city council has been
considering the application for the masterplan for a while now. The council have shown their
support to the scheme and we should here something from the council in the near future.

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This is what It looks like now!

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I cant wait to see the final design. The councils are due to accept the masterplan application at the end of this year. I think the next phase is going to be amazing as well. Remember... the next phase is closer to town and it looks as if this is where all the conference centre stuff will fit it....

Its going to be mighty close to the incinerator though!

Good work Robin Hood! Its nice to see each individual major project in Notts on a seperate thread. This one is truly a major construction build.

Good work Robin Hood! Its nice to see each individual major project in Notts on a seperate thread. This one is truly a major construction build.

Lol thanks matey... yeah... this will definitely rejuvinate the area.

Heres where it is....

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And heres some more pictures of what it looks like now!

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Dan did you ever see the Nottingham Waterside plans? As i am sure that the area was much bigger than this and encompassed everything from London road through Meadow lane over to where river crescent is currently going up. Part of this was the CPMG masterplan opposite the City Ground.

Yeah I did... If you look at Benoys website they have some plans for the site where CPMG... Benoy have been employed by ISIS so it looks like ISIS will be dealing with the whole site...

The whole waterside site is below...above is just phase 1...

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Construction Schedule for ISIS

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Also...these were some images in the app of what they're trying to achieve... exciting...

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i really hope they have innovative designs down by the river side - like the pod - because it is such a blank canvas.... so there dont have to keep to the integrity of other the area..... but once one shit building goes in it could spell the end for great design..... what do you guys think?

and danz can you give me the app for the site, i wouldnt mind a read..... or if it is on new notts i'll find it there i figure...

These plans look really exciting...ISIS have a definate proven track record looking at the other projects in London and Leeds that they have been involved in. I think the variety in the plans they are presenting is fantastic as well. It looks like they have a nice mixture of flats and houses for families as well as one and two bedroom apartment blocks.

Hopefully the final phases by the Daleside road will feature some signiture buildings as well, and encorage development all along that road. I do kinda feel sorry for the industry in the sense that its being edged off land all over the city, lol. It will be a great entrance to the city once that and Eastside kick off. Looking at it, i would imagine they would both be under construction about the same sort of time as well.

what developments have they done in leeds?

also i was wondering why they arent doing anything on the south side of the trent near where forest train.. i figure it aint city council land.... but who owns it which council or is it forest? seems logical to develop that side anyway... thoughts..........

The majority of it is used as a park and for recreational purposes so it'd be nice to stay like that I think.
It'd be nice for the residents to use it although it'd be abit of a walk to get there.

ARRGGHHH!! I was just typing for ages and I lost it...i dunno what I did...lets start again...

right...I was saying... I don't think we're going to see any signature developments...the area is going to be more or less totally residential with the exception of a few bars, shops and the offices on daleside road...

The plans will be high quality....very innovative.... pretty, unusual, creative... even iconic...but they won't nessessarly be landmark, or flagship... they want the area to be nice to bring up familys, lots of nice area, lots of townhouses inbetween the big blocks... building heights limited to about 8/9 stories rising to a max about 12 further down to the river... take a look at the planning app its very interesting...

All the masterplans i've seen (for the whole site... not just the trent basin)...show the more flagship developments further down towards town... talks of iconic buildings, and riverside plaza etc all happen further down... take at look at the image below for example (from the masterplan)...

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4ward4notts... i added some links to the original post at the top so check them out...one of them is the planning up... they take ages to download

Re the stuff towards the forest ground...i think they have enough already to think about lol... but stefs right...if i'm thinking of the place you are its very green and recreational...i think the council will want to keep it that way

Excuse my french but fuck me thats a big development. It didn't really occur to me how large it was from the renders.
Two new footbridges aswell. That could look really good and if they were lit up at night they would look brilliant.
It's a shame some of the buildings at the Cattle Market will go as there is one inparticular thats a real treasure. It looks alot like an old train station.

It's a shame some of the buildings at the Cattle Market will go as there is one inparticular thats a real treasure. It looks alot like an old train station.

It probaby is an old train station.. I hear they had about 2 different stations in the area back in the day... thats probably the other one...

if its listed it probably won't go... it'll be like what they did with holmes place/virgin active

It'd be nice if they incorporated it into the design. It'd look quite nice as an office or even a post office :)

Just to add to the image i just posted are these two images which we've seen before... the point i'm making is that these two pictures are definateltly not associated with the ISIS Trent Basin they're doing now....so they must be part of plans for the other parts of the site...

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The plans are huge... i would encourage you to look at some of the other stuff they done around the country... ISIS have handled nearly every cities waterside masterplan... LITERALLY!... because they're only masterplan and not actual designs....non of them look the same....

http://www.isis.gb.com/index.html?u=36

Just had a quick look and the projects there currently involved with look of really high quality. Granary Wharf in Leeds is already well underway and there working fairly quickly apparently.
The scheme in Manchester looks brilliant.

Thought i'd add this in as well... little by little..things are moving... British waterways put in an application about a month ago... this was in the post.... can't remember if i've posted it already or not...

British Waterways is planning to spruce up Meadow Lane Lock in Quayside Close.

It has submitted plans to Nottingham City Council to upgrade the towpath, build a new footbridge and rebuild the existing sanitary facilities to include new toilets, showers and a small office, on behalf of Nottingham Waterside Limited.

The sanitary station is small, insufficient and does not have disabled access, which is required by law, the application says.

It says the area could be turned into a popular wildlife spot.

The city council will consider the proposals in the coming months.

Yeh I think that info has been posted before. It'd be nice to see that area spruced up abit with all the plans around it.
I haven't been down there for years but remember it being quite a pleasant place to be.

also i was wondering why they arent doing anything on the south side of the trent near where forest train.. i figure it aint city council land.... but who owns it which council or is it forest? seems logical to develop that side anyway... thoughts..........

Its a flood plain, so (especially after this summer) very unlikely will be developed on

There is also very little height gap between the river and the actual bank at the moment. It's no more than 10 feet. Whether we will see some flood barriers put in place on this side once all the development is going on though I don't know as the footbridge and people who use it will need some relative protection if the river does reach it's peak.

take a look at this as well... it gives a good idea of what they want to do with the trent...

http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/sitemap/environment/planning/cd_planning-regeneration/cd_planning-regeneration-trent-river-park.htm

River taxis. lol. It'll be like bludy Venice.

That is such a good idea. They are really commonplace on the continent, I went to Bruge in Belgium, and that was a really nice way to travel about the place. It would be a great way to link together eastside, waterside and the stadiums together, plus maybe even a link downriver to the park and ride, lol...u could have a park and row type thing! The river deffo needs to be more vibrant tho, so little happens down there. The council talk about it being an asset to the city, its a forgotten asset at the moment really.

Park and Row :lol:

I think if the canal that runs through town could be used for a similar sort of concept, that'd be really good. You can get to the Trent from it aswell. With all the development along London Road etc I wouldn't be suprised if it took off.
Maybe I should set up a business doing it. :)

Park and Row

Lol... I don't think people would be happy to have to row their own way across the river as a means of public transport lol....

These are some of the oher stuff they're doing... I think we're in for a treat :D

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that is actually huge....

The scheme in Leeds is fantastic. I have really high hopes for the development in Notts. I havent got any concerns about it at all yet.

I think those developments show how innovative this scheme will be. I'm really looking forward to seeing some real renders...

I agree...ISIS have a definate proven track record in their field, and the plans for ours seem to follow the general trend as well..large scale, eye catching and exciting. The great thing about developments like this is that the whole site can make a statement and buildings can be designed to complement each other, without the surroundings causing so much complication. Normal city centred developments have to consider the area around it so much more, whereas here the same developer can work on each stage of the building, the public spaces, retail, amneties etc. Doing it this way, theres much more liklihood that each section will work well with the next. Looking at the renders for previous developments elsewhere, ISIS seem to be very concious of the environment their development sits in as well. Better than a great building plonked by a river with no consideration of the area around it.

More revamps of the Canals going on... setting up the infrastructure for this waterside plan I guess..

Redevelopment of a city centre canal side has been proposed by British Waterways.

The organisation wants to revamp Meadow Lock, where the Nottingham-Beeston canal meets the River Trent, opposite the City Ground.

Currently, the towpath alongside the canal and river cannot be navigated easily by pedestrians, according to British Waterways, which has submitted a planning application to Nottingham City Council.

It is proposed to remove steps, improve surfacing and lighting, and turn an old bridge abutment into a seat.

If the application is approved, the work will complete the upgrade of the Nottingham-Beeston canal towpath and link the lock to a walkway and cycle route, which runs along the north bank of the River Trent to the Victoria Embankment.

A new footbridge is proposed at the junction of the canal and river to replace the existing structure. This will create the possibility of a promenade all the way to Trent Basin, which is earmarked for housing.

the manchester pics look fantastic, so do the leeds ones. bodes well....

How many bridges will span the Trent in the Nottingham area once all this is done?
I walked over LadyBay Bridge yesterday and it has really been spoilt with the path they connected to the side (don't no when it was done)
The detail on the side has been completely hidden since it's been done.
Theres also an underpass that runs underneath the road bit on the Bridgford side that's just been left to overgrow, you can't even walk through it anymore.

nottingham needs more bridges!

what are they doing down ladybay... Earlier this year when I went to look at river crescent... I was on the opposite side of the river to the site.... loads of grass and stuff...there was a little park as well...i saw some worksmen doing some stuff near the river...

Im not sure the whole of Holme Road has had roadworks on it at some point.
They have completed what looks like a new drainage system abit further down from the main entrance.

I took some pictures of the waterside as it is now... to me...this is what regeneration is all about... developments like these will not only change the area...but change the city...and peoples impressions of it...

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I noticed ISIS have been trying to let out the units short term that are around the site. They may have been doing this for ages I don't know...it dosn't look like they've had any success though.

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Also... I noticed a few sites... look like amazing potential...

This building is on the roundabout a daleside road that will be on of the main entrances to the ISIS regen site... this has nothing behind it..its a massive site... total skyscraper potential...

Its got a number of signs up on it "Landmark Development Opportunity". Looks as if its about to get demolished too... the site is enormous... it could easily hold a set of twin towers lol.... with it being a little far from the city im not sure whether we'd get something so ambitious there...however...theres nothing behind it.... its blocking no views... to me...this is the meaning of the word potential...


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Same site...the funnel is part of it too

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I also say this pub...which is boarded up...its got fencing around it...its a little further down next to the petty station. This has homes behind it though...not so much potential

Is that old house thing with the sign in front of it occupied? I'd love to break in there and see wots in there :)

No its not...It used to be used as offices though.

From the same forum as the guys who did the southreef crane

Visited saturday with Dweeb, Raddog, Sinnerman, Breezeblock Ninja and his girlfriend claire.

Really cool little place, but ultimately pigeony. Also, the comedy ladder to the roof which isnt attached at the top is always good.

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turk ;)

Heres the report for ISIS Waterside... Permission expected to be granted next week.

WARDS AFFECTED: Dales Item No:

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL
COMMITTEE
19th September 2007

REPORT OF DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND TRANSPORT STRATEGY

Trent Basin, Land Bounded By Poulton Drive, Daleside Road, Trent Lane and the River Trent

1 SUMMARY

Application No: 06/02216/POUT for outline planning permission

Application by: Lovejoy FAO Mark Rose on behalf of Isis Waterside Regeneration Ltd/The Urban Regeneration Agency

Proposal: Outline planning application comprising a maximum of 2,200 residential dwellings (Use Class C3), a minimum of 8% of which will be 3 or more bed units and a maximum of 35% of which will be 1 bed units. A maximum of 1,905m2 of business floorspace (Use Class B1). A maximum of 3,709m2 of commercial floorspace comprising Use Classes A1-A5. A minimum of 927m2 of community floorspace (Use Class D1), including boater facilities. Boat moorings including residential, commercial, visitor and service spaces. Provision of public realm including recreation and play spaces, and necessary infrastructure including:
Modifications to existing highways, structures and footways;

Construction of internal roads and pedestrian and cycle routes, including a new Riverside Walk with lifting bridge over the Basin;

Provision of surface and decked car parking;

Modifications to existing utility services and provision of new services;

Foul and surface water drainage for development, incorporating SUDS;

Landscaping of public, semi-private and private open space spaces, with provision for lighting and street furniture; and

Restoration work to the River edge and Basin walls.

The application is brought to Committee because it is for major development involving an environmental impact assessment.

To meet the Council's Performance Targets this application should have been determined by 26th February 2007


2 RECOMMENDATIONS

1. That the Committee resolves:

(1) That the requirements of Part II of Schedule 4 to the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations 1999 are satisfied by reason of the Environmental Statement including at least the following information:
(a) a description of the development comprising information on the site, design and size of the development
(b) a description of the measures envisaged in order to avoid, reduce and, if possible remedy significant adverse effects
(c) the data required to identify and assess the main effects which the development is likely to have on the environment
(d) an outline of the main alternatives studied by the applicant and an indication of the main reasons for his choice, taking into account the environmental effects
(e) a non-technical summary of the information provided under (a) to (d) above

(2) That the ecological, landscape and visual impacts, ground conditions and water quality, flood risk and drainage, traffic and transport effects, noise and vibration and air quality effects of the development and the mitigation measures proposed to deal with contamination do not amount to significant adverse effects or main effects

(3) That it be recorded in the resolution that there has been taken into account, in making the decision on this application the environmental information being the environmental statement and that this material meets the minimum requirements of Part II of Schedule 4 to the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations1999 and is sufficient having regard to part 1 of Schedule 4 to those Regulations.

1. That a section 106 planning obligation be completed relating to:
• A contribution towards public transport enhancements;
• Management and maintenance of public spaces, riverside path and proposed bridge at the mouth of the Trent Basin;
• Details of commitment and the approach towards securing additional subsidy to support “affordable homes”.
• Management arrangements for the housing;
• Restriction of quantity of bulk sales to investors;
• Nottingham employment pact for construction of development;

Negotiations concerning the content and detail of a Section 106 agreement are on-going with the applicant. Details to be delegated to the Director Planning and Transport Strategy.

2. Following completion of the planning obligation Grant Outline Planning Permission subject to conditions relating to:-
• Time limitation for approval of reserved matters
• Commencement of first phase within five years
• Nature of Infrastructure works to be undertaken prior to development
• Overall limits to scale of development and number of units
• Submission of a masterplan setting out the layout of roads, footpaths and cycleways, the shape, position and height of buildings and spaces within the development; the development to comply with masterplan
• Submission of details of phasing, including the breakdown of amount of development, infrastructure provision timetable
• Works to Trent Basin to be a discrete phase of development
• Review of housing mix and numbers concurrently with submission of reserved matters for each phase
• Submission of details of design codes, including details of materials, lighting, building design elements and the design approach to be adopted within that phase
• Incorporation of 10% renewable energy production for each phase
• Restriction to limit the development to that which has been the subject of environmental assessment
• Species and habitat protection during site clearance and development
• Provision of footpaths/cycleways
• Provision of and public access to open spaces
• Scheme of remediation works to deal with pollution and gaseous emissions
• Noise attenuation for fixed plant
• Provision of CCTV
• Withdrawal of PD Rights for telecom apparatus in excess of maximum building heights
• Ventilation systems and hours limitation for A3, A4 and A5 uses
• Implement flood risk and sustainable drainage schemes
• Car parking management
• Submission and implementation of travel plan
• Ground modelling and levels
• Landscaping provision and maintenance
• Details and provision of street signage, lighting and surfacing
• Sustainable construction methods to be used

Details of the conditions to be delegated to the Director Planning and Transport Strategy

Reason for Recommended Decision:
The application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment that is considered to provide suitable mitigation for the levels of impact predicted for the proposed development. The proposal complies with the City Council's planning policies and is a major development within the Waterside Regeneration Zone. The views expressed by interested parties have been taken into consideration. The development has been considered to be acceptable subject to the conditions imposed.

3 BACKGROUND

3.1 Nottingham Waterside Limited, a public private venture which was established to facilitate the regeneration of the waterside, has negotiated a major redevelopment initiative with ISIS and English Partnerships to bring forward a comprehensive scheme for the Trent Basin Area.

3.2 This is one of three regeneration zones included in the adopted Nottingham Local Plan. These form part of the City Council’s strategic objectives in respect of Choose Nottingham. Policy MU6 of the Local Plan encourages developments which will contribute to the creation of a new urban riverside quarter. Interim Planning Guidance has also been adopted.

3.3 The site comprises 11 ha of industrial land surrounding the Trent Basin. Its character is typical of much of the rest of Nottingham’s waterside east of Trent Bridge in that it has a poor quality environment with many underused sites and premises that turn their backs away from the river. The site is physically dominated by the derelict former British Waterways warehouse buildings. Trent Basin is located between Poulton Drive to the west and Trent Lane to the east. The area is poorly connected with the city centre and the neighbouring community in Sneinton.

3.4 The applicants are ISIS Waterside Regeneration and English Partnerships (the National Regeneration Agency). ISIS is a partnership led by British Waterways, whose corporate objective is to revitalise Britain’s waterways through the creation of sustainable waterside communities. English Partnerships’ role here is two-fold: it owns some 2.46 ha of the site (acquired in 2004) and is a grant funder proposing to contribute approximately £13 million in Housing Gap Funding, to ensure the proposed development’s financial viability. This involvement accords with its corporate objective of supporting the urban renaissance of cities and the regional priority of supporting regeneration in the “3 Cities” (Nottingham, Leicester and Derby).

3.5 The Partnership are working together to secure the funding to enable the delivery of a high quality residential quarter that will transform this part of Nottingham and open up access to the riverfront for public enjoyment. The proposals reflect the aims of the Waterside Interim Planning Guidance, which was approved in 2001 and Local Plan policies aimed at securing waterside regeneration, and follow extensive pre-application and post submission discussions. Although design and layout are reserved for later approval the illustrative spatial masterplan generally complies with the Trent Lane Planning Brief which seeks higher densities around Trent Basin.

3.6 Issues surrounding the proposed residential led redevelopment were reported to this Committee in June. The main comments were:
• the need for sustainable management agreements to control the use of apartments;
• the maintenance of public realm and the whole site and to enable the scheme to be a nationally recognised example of regeneration;
• that there was an opportunity for an exciting and positive development on the site, including the opening of access to the River Trent and the re-use of the Trent basin;
• the expectation of ‘aspirational’, high quality design and inclusion of high quality materials, throughout each phase of development;
• expectation of a low carbon footprint to form part of any design competition for the site;
• that consideration should be given to increasing the size of the smaller apartments so that a transient population within the site was not created;
• soundproofing between apartments situated above family housing;
• in the design layout the avoidance of shading of private gardens by the apartment blocks;
• there were some concerns about the density of the development along the Daleside Road frontage;
• should market forces allow, the mix of development to be reconsidered to include more family housing.

THE PROPOSAL

3.7 This is an outline application with layout, scale and appearance reserved for later approval, but the application includes details of means of access. The Scheme involves:-

(1) Creation of a new waterside urban village with a population ultimately of around 3 000 people (11 hectares (27 acres));
(2) A new waterfront promenade with plaza, sitting out areas, restaurants and other commercial uses;
(3) Re-use of Trent Basin as an active and lively focus with new lifting bridge for boating and also as a local centre for the new community;
(4) Network of car free streets with secure parking enclosed by the surrounding building form;
(5) Provision of new types of high quality, sustainable family housing;
(6) Green layout with 30% of the layout comprising open space plus gardens;
(7) Co-ordinated network of cycle spaces and areas of public realm;
(8) Comprehensive management arrangements for the housing development and maintenance of all public routes and open spaces:
(9) Development at a minimum Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3;
(10) Provision of some employment (3 709 sq.m.), commercial and community uses to provide a sustainable mix of development.
(11) Enhanced public transport provision.
(12) Provision of high quality public realm, and pedestrian and cycle routes to integrate with the surrounding areas including Sneinton.

3.8 The Masterplan accompanying the application is illustrative and indicates proposed apartment buildings radiating north-south and townhouses running east-west along local streets.

4 RELEVANT POLICIES AND GUIDANCE

Nottingham Local Plan (November 2005):

4.1 ST1 - Sustainable Communities. Seeks to ensure that all new development contributes to the creation and maintenance of sustainable communities, particularly by the provision of a balanced mix of housing size, type and affordability, particularly promoting housing for families with children and appropriate dwellings which allow older and disabled people to stay in their local community.

4.2 ST4 - Integration of Planning and Transport Policies. Seeks to grant permission where proposal accords with the Local Transport Plan through concentrating development on areas well served by a choice of transport and by minimising traffic generation.

4.3 H2 - Housing Density. Aims to achieve as high a density on development sites as is compatible with characteristics of the site and its surroundings, the need to safeguard living conditions and with regard to public transport accessibility.

4.4 H3 - Appropriate Housing Types. Seeks to ensure the provision of a mix of dwelling size and types for new residential developments having regard to the characteristics of the surrounding area.

4.5 H5 - Affordable Housing. Seeks to identify the size thresholds for affordable housing where appropriate, i.e., 1 hectare or 25 dwellings.

4.6 MU6 - Waterside Regeneration Zone. Encourages development proposals that contribute to the creation of a new riverside urban quarter including improvements in connectivity with the City Centre and the adjacent residential neighbourhood in Sneinton.

4.7 MU7 – identifies 11.96 ha of land at Trent Lane Basin as a mixed use development site in the Waterside Regeneration zone.

4.8 BE1 - Design Context. Grants planning permission subject to criteria on public/private space, community safety, minimisation of conflict between traffic, pedestrians and cyclists, and co-ordination of street scene.

4.9 BE2 - Layout and Community Safety. Seeks to ensure that development respects public access and safety and does not increase traffic, parking or congestion.

4.10 BE3 - Building Design. Seeks to achieve appropriately designed developments providing acceptable standards of amenity for neighbouring occupiers, and enhance community safety. The policy also seeks to ensure that developments do not prejudice comprehensive development of a larger area. It also considers whether proposals include waste disposal and recycling facilities and allow for safe and convenient access, especially for people with disabilities.

4.11 BE4 - Sustainability. Permits development incorporating sustainable design, renewable resources, recycling and minimises surface water discharges.

4.12 BE8 - City Skyline and Tall Buildings. Buildings rising above surrounding structures or prominent on the skyline will be permitted subject to fulfilling criteria on landmark design, scale, effect on existing views and climatic conditions.

4.13 R2 - Open Space in New Development. Sets out the criteria whereby the Council will require on site open space or financial contributions towards the provision or improvements of off site open space where the development creates such need.

4.14 NE12 - Derelict and Contaminated Land. Seeks to ensure that development only takes place on sites that are contaminated or derelict where it can be demonstrated that they can be developed without health or safety risks to the occupiers of the development and or adjoining occupiers.

4.15 T2 – concerns the need to secure implementation of a travel plan and public transport, pedestrian improvements, cycle access and off site highway improvements for major development subject to an integrated transport assessment.

4.16 T3 - Car, Cycle and Servicing Parking. Seeks to minimise car parking levels on new of extra traffic, land use and likely levels of car ownership.

4.17 NE9- Pollution. Requires consideration of the risks and reduce unnecessary dangers arising from increased exposure to pollution.

4.18 NE10- Water quality and Flood Protection. Seeks to ensure that development will not be detrimental to water quality, increase the risk of flooding or be a risk of flooding itself.

4.19 Affordable Housing Policy and Developers Contributions Supplementary Planning Guidance
Sets out the City Council’s criteria for the provision of affordable housing.
4.20 Waterside Regeneration Interim Planning Guidance
Provides an overall framework for developments within the Waterside Regeneration Zone.
4.21 Trent Lane Planning Brief
Sets out the planning principles for residential led redevelopment of the Trent Lane Area south of Daleside Road.

5 CONSULTATIONS AND OBSERVATIONS OF OTHER OFFICERS

5.1 Neighbours:
Following receipt of the application, neighbouring occupiers were notified and the application advertised in the press and by site notices. Following revisions to the environmental statement publicity was repeated with an expiry date of 13th June.
16 letters have been received from residents in Lady Bay south of the river, 13 of which are from residents on Holme Road facing the site together with a letter from the Lady Bay Community Association. They object or express concerns about the height of the development in terms of its dominating impact on the greenspace on the southern side of the river and the skyline and the precedent created for future development, its proximity to the river, noise and light pollution, hours of working during construction, a proposed Trent Bridge that will export the development’s problems to Lady Bay, the need for affordable housing and more family units, increased traffic congestion and the need for public transport improvements and increased flood risk. A letter in support considers this should be a site of architectural magnificence, for which a design competition should be encouraged.

The developers of the neighbouring Trent Park Yacht club are concerned that buildings proposed close to Trent Lane will create a canyon effect; no consideration is given to creation of a plaza at the end of Trent Lane referred to in the Trent Lane Planning Brief.

Letters have been received from two current industrial occupiers, one of which wants to remain and invest in their continued development at the site alongside the new development scheme. The other premises is located at the junction of Daleside Road and Trent Lane and is concerned about the removal of their access from Daleside Road resulting from proposed junction changes that involve the replacement of the roundabout by traffic signals.

5.2 Pollution Control:
The site and adjacent sites include long-term industrial uses and is under-lain by made ground. The applicants’ contamination study indicates the site to be now pervasively contaminated. Conditions are recommended to secure a remediation scheme to deal with this contamination. The removal of all putrescible and all other material capable of generating methane is required together with gas monitoring to ensure that it can be demonstrated that levels are below those acceptable for residential development to take place.

5.3 Environment Agency:
According to the Agency’s records Trent Basin lies within zone 2 with a medium probability of risk (this is the land predicted to have a 1% risk of flooding). Planning Policy Statement 25 advocates a sequential approach for considering development proposals in flood risk areas and refers to the need for flood risk assessment, which may be required for the development of any site within an area of risk shown on the Agency’s Indicative Floodplain map.
Conditions are recommended if the principle of development is considered appropriate from a flood risk perspective relating to water drainage works, implementation of the recommendations in the applicants flood risk assessment and to floor levels. Conditions are also recommended for site remediation to deal with contamination, demolition and construction on site including a method for piling foundations on order to protect groundwater quality.
As there are concerns that the ecological impacts cannot be mitigated for on site, they suggest that all possible mitigating measures have been explored and implemented wherever possible. Designs must be wildlife sensitive.
For large housing developments the Agency recommends the installation of fittings that will minimise water usage.

5.4 Nottinghamshire Police: consider that improved permeability and the inclusion of multiple access/egress points should not be at the expense of community safety. Account should be taken of the proximity of several major sporting and leisure venues, which may involve pedestrian and vehicular movement through the area and may include overloading on-street parking. A large proportion of parking with secure ‘undercroft’ areas is welcomed and these should be developed to the standards outlined in the ‘Park Mark’ safer parking scheme they promote. They support the principles set out in the applicants’ street lighting strategy. Given the long term prospects for this redevelopment its construction and glazing should take account of the potential for circumstances of bomb blast.

5.5 Urban Design Forum (26th January 2007): ingenuity of the scheme and thoroughness of design rationale welcomed, but there was concern about the massing of the development and high density and its relationship to its rural/ edge of city character. There were concerns about the relationship to the river and a wide riverside walk was suggested with amenity spaces, tree planting and seating, the need for generous greenspace provision; the overall feel of the and how the spaces would be managed and fit together with the quality of the public realm being crucial. Development of this scale would encourage considerable movement to and from the city centre that requires the need to encourage use of public transport, cycling and walking and provide a good quality interchange on Daleside Road.

5.6 East Midlands Development Agency: support the application as they believe that Waterside is a critical regeneration area for a major city such as Nottingham. They consider the masterplan will, when implemented bring the River Trent back into the life of the city in a meaningful way and will also provide a form of city living currently not available in Nottingham. The proposal supports the Regional Economic Strategy (RES) Priority Actions to increase re-use of previously developed land, ensure the provision of supporting infrastructure for housing growth, and improve the range and mix and quality of housing in the region. Overall the site is in a very sustainable location close to the city centre, and supports RES transport aims. The high standards of sustainable design and construction are welcomed, and the proposed business and commercial uses are supported, which will bring work opportunities and vibrancy to the new community.

5.7 Neighbourhood Support Cohesion & Engagement Services: Existing facilities in Sneinton serve the needs of a diverse range of communities. Due to its scale and location south of Daleside Road, it is likely that there would be sufficient demand for additional facilities to serve the new population.

5.8 Rushcliffe Borough Council:
The Borough Council’s main concern would be with the scale of the development at the southern end of the site and the extent to which the buildings encroach onto the riverside. Concern is expressed about the precedent created by the scale of development and it is felt that those buildings closest to the river should be restricted to 3 or 4 storeys, gradually increasing in height towards the centre of the site. The potential for noise nuisance should be assessed if bars and or clubs are included in the riverside frontage.

5.9 Ramblers Association: supports the principle of opening up the river frontage for public use by pedestrians and cyclists.

5.10 Natural England: has no objection subject to a condition that demolition and site clearance operations including the removal of vegetation shall not take place between March and August to protect breeding birds.

5.11 Nature Conservation (Parks and Open Spaces Development): Initially pointed out some omissions in the ecology section of the Environmental Statement, which have been revised. Objected to initial layout involving diversion of the riverside path behind ‘Waterside Villas’ and conflict between these dwellings and natural features on the river’s edge containing habitats.

5.12 Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust: object to the proposal because it will have a significant impact on existing bat foraging and roosting opportunities and the proposals do not adequately mitigate for the impact on bat activity; they consider the development should deliver as a minimum a no net loss of biodiversity. They comment that the riparian woodland to the west of the site should be retained, extended and managed for its bat roosting, the mooring of boats within the Trent Basin is unacceptable, a number of permanent wet waterbodies planted with native species be created as part of the proposed SUDS drainage system, public open space provision should contribute more to habitat creation and be focussed on one larger area; the proposed green roofs are in fact roof gardens with little wildlife value, low level lighting should be used throughout the site and artificial nesting opportunities to mitigate for the loss following removal of existing buildings.

5.13 Highways: The proposals for a traffic signal junction to replace the traffic island at Daleside Road and Trent Lane and proposed signals at the junction with Poulton Drive are acceptable in principle. The approach is consistent with the highway authority’s statutory duty to try and reduce congestion on its roads. There have been discussions with the applicants highways consultants concerning resolution of potential issues affecting vehicular access to premises on Daleside Road. (Daleside Road is part of the strategic highway network).
The acceptability of the development in highway terms is reliant upon a modal split involving 30% public transport patronage by residents of the scheme at peak times, which is a significant modal shift. Therefore, in addition to proposals for bus shelter and associated infrastructure a S106 contribution towards increasing bus service provision on Daleside Road should be sought, which should include support for services in the evenings and at weekends.
There is scope for the parking provision to be managed, for example the sharing of parking spaces by daytime employees and evening residents/visitors.

5.14 St Ann’s and Dales Area Committee: made the following comments as part of the community consultation:-
• improved access to the waterfront for residents of Sneinton was welcomed;
• 12 storey buildings along Daleside Road seemed very high in the landscape of the area, where it could result in a visual barrier;
• the need for a development of this scale to have interaction with the local community and facilities in the area and avoid becoming a gated community;
• some concern as to whether there would be a demand for family apartments in such a development;
• inclusion of social housing should be considered;
• flood protection should be considered.

5.15 Nottingham Regeneration Limited: The Trent Basin proposals are the result of ongoing collaboration between Nottingham Waterside Limited (NWL), English Partnerships and ISIS and will secure £13 million of English Partnership funding for the Waterside – essential to address the difficulties of this site in terms of land assembly, high abnormal costs and the partners’ aspirations for sustainability and high quality design. This is a flagship scheme for NWL and a project which is believed will act as a catalyst for the sustained regeneration of the Waterside.

The revisions to the current scheme are welcomed and further strengthen the regenerative potential of this project. The scheme directly responds to the strategic vision set out in the EDAW masterplan and approved planning guidance. The delivery of this scheme will set a benchmark for the regeneration of the Waterside and will pioneer a new approach to residential development in Nottingham. The scheme will provide an alternative offer to standard City Centre residential development including;

• A mixed use approach with residential, commercial, office, community and leisure space;
• A range of residential accommodation which meets a minimum Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3.
• Family housing with private gardens;
• High quality public and private open space;
• A continuous pedestrian and cycle path along the river;
• Hidden parking below planted decks;
• Sustainable approach to flood risk and drainage;
• Facilities to encourage active use of the basin and river by boaters;
• Improved pedestrian links to Sneinton/St Ann’s with pedestrian friendly routes down to the riverside;
• Commitment to high quality design and sustainability through the involvement and funding of English Partnerships.

Nottingham Waterside Limited offers its full support to the current application and looks forward to working with Nottingham City Council, ISIS and English Partnerships to secure delivery of the scheme.


5.16 Joint Observations of Services Director Physical Regeneration in Neighbourhoods and Director of Housing:
Supportive of the residential led approach to this regeneration scheme. Accept the difficulties in providing directly the provision of affordable homes in this particular project where there is a viability gap of over £13 million and that the costings have been properly verified and appraised as part of the agreement to fund this gap with English Partnerships. Nevertheless, they would wish to explore further the ability to bring in additional subsidy to support “affordable homes”, both through English Partnerships and/or the Housing Corporation’s New Build Home Buy Scheme. Commitment is sought from the developer to work with the City Council to seek funding from relevant agencies over the life of the project at the appropriate stage of the development. This approach appears to be consistent with that in the recent Housing Green Paper and the “Communities England” proposals.

The applicants’ commitment to limiting the number of bulk sales to investors is supported and they would wish to explore the mechanisms involved in securing this and maximising the sale of homes to owner occupiers. There is a need to secure appropriate Housing Management of any homes that are purchased for investment or “to let”. This could be achieved through Licensed Agents, who would be vetted by the City Council, under the provisions of the 2004 Housing Act.

5.17 Severn Trent Water: has no objection subject to conditions relating to the submission of details of drainage proposals. There are public sewers that cross the site and no buildings shall be erected or trees planted within specified distances of them.

5.18 British Waterways: As a body responsible for promoting urban regeneration BW support the proposals. They consider redevelopment of this site, which has in the past been used for wharfage, to be acceptable and planning permission exists to use a wharf elsewhere in Nottingham for general purpose wharfage. They suggest that proposed boat moorings include the seasonal moorings shown on the waterspace strategy.

5.19 Children’s Services: Consultation on proposals for the re-organisation of Sneinton schools is anticipated later this year. Recent experience has highlighted that apartment developments in Southside and at Hicking Pentecost have generated more children requiring school places in the Meadows than anticipated, although an increasing number of economic migrants to the area has also contributed the recent increased demand for places. Over the course of further development at Waterside it is anticipated that there will be additional demand for school places.

5.20 Health/ PCT: Initially indicated that the main issue for the NHS is the potential impact on Primary Care services and specifically GP services. They consider that existing health service provision can accommodate the scale of development proposed at Trent Basin in this application. However, any additional development at Waterside is likely to have implications for health care provision with the cumulative increase in population that will result.

5.21 Others:
Nottingham Civic Society object to the proposal because they consider the development to be too intensive, apartment blocks too high creating overshadowing and an unpleasant canyon effect, insufficient open space, the absence of a green waterfront, and that there would be long walks to ‘bus stops.

The Inland Waterways Association state that this site is a key part of the Nottinghamshire Waterways and consider there are real opportunities to enhance the riverside environment. They identify the need for visitor moorings as a significant requirement.


6 APPRAISAL OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

Main Issues
Whether:
I. The development will help regenerate Nottingham and open up access to the Waterside.
II. The principles of sustainable design will be delivered in a comprehensive way.
III. The overall concept is in keeping with the regeneration needs of the city.
IV. The overall density and scale of development are appropriate for this location.
V. The development will be sustainably managed and will secure a well managed network of open spaces, gardens, streets and public realm
VI. Whether the environmental impact of the development is acceptable and appropriate mitigation is secured

Issue (I) Regeneration of Nottingham and Opening up access to the Waterside

6.1 The proposal will bring forward a comprehensive regeneration scheme that is supported by English Partnerships, which is the national regeneration agency set up by Central Government. It is also supported by the Regional Development Agency.

6.2 The scheme will create a new sustainable residential quarter adjacent to the River Trent that pioneers an innovative and ambitious approach to regeneration through a joint venture of public and private interests that is unique to the East Midlands. This partnership provides the necessary long-term commitment to ensure the delivery of a well-maintained and comprehensively managed and sustainable regeneration scheme. It also has the potential to become an exemplar regionally and nationally of a new sustainable riverside community.

6.3 The development provides an alternative type of living environment to the current City Centre Living developments and thereby increases the residential offer that Nottingham can provide to help deliver its Choose Nottingham corporate objective.

6.4 The proposal opens up access to the waterside and Trent Basin and also provides leisure facilities, which are currently lacking, to create an attractive destination for public enjoyment on this section of the River Trent. It is a strategic objective of the City Council to provide a continuous route on the north of the River Trent from Victoria Embankment to Colwick Park.

6.5 The scheme has been identified by Nottingham Waterside Ltd as a flagship development that will act as a catalyst for the regeneration of the waterside.
Issue (II) Comprehensive and Sustainable development

6.6 The development partnership between ISIS and English Partnerships is central to achieving a comprehensive and sustainable regeneration scheme. ISIS is a venture backed by British Waterways whose objective is to revitalise waterways through the creation of sustainable riverside communities. English Partnerships role is to encourage and facilitate through direct action the long-term regeneration of key strategic brownfield sites like Trent Basin.

6.7 The grant funding being provided by English Partnerships is conditioned on the development meeting a minimum of Level 3 in the Code for Sustainable Homes, which is equivalent to Very Good in the Building Regulation Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM).

6.8 Whilst the application is for outline permission, the developers will be submitting subsequently for member consideration a masterplan, design code, phasing plan and thereafter detailed plans for each phase of development. A design competition will be organised for the first phase. This process will provide members with the opportunity to assess and scrutinise the sustainability and comprehensiveness of the delivery of this major regeneration project as it unfolds over time
Issue (III) The Residential Concept

6.9 This is a residential led development involving a variety of house types in an innovative form that is a step change away from conventional housing layout design. The approach outlined in the illustrative masterplan and design and access statement involves clusters of accommodation orientated around communal green courtyards and with private enclosed gardens for the family. The courtyards would provide a mix of casual amenity space, play areas and more active recreational provision. Local neighbourhood type facilities would complement these spaces.

6.10 Ancillary uses, including local retail and services, together with restaurants, cafes and concentrated around the basin would provide a hub of activity to serve both the needs of residents and visitors. This includes 927 sq.m. (10 000 sq. ft.) for community use.

6.11 The masterplan accompanying the application is illustrative, but it sets out some basic principles that involve south facing townhouses that look towards the river between apartment blocks that are north-south aligned. Although the bulk of the development will comprise apartments, proposed site coverage will involve most of the residential development at ground floors to be family houses and 3 bed apartments for families with their own gardens and dedicated car parking. Consequently, there would be a strong presence of family living at street level.

6.12 Larger, more flexible units are proposed comparable in size with the neighbouring scheme under construction to the east at Trent Park, and they would be larger than apartment schemes elsewhere in the city centre. The proposed mix of development is: -

1 bed units X 770 maximum (45 to 60 sq.m.) 35% maximum
2 bed units X 1254 (60 to 85 sq.m) 57%
3 plus bed units X 176 minimum (90 to 140 sq.m.) 8% minimum

6.13 Comparison with the size of apartments in a recently approved city centre development at Huntingdon Street/ St Marks Street (which has 1 bed units of 39 - 40. sq.m. 2 bed unit of 58 – 72. sq.m. and 3 bed units of 75 – 81 sq.m) indicates that the size of units proposed at Trent Basin will be appreciably bigger for each dwelling type.

6.14 Phased construction over ten years would involve an average construction rate of 220 dwellings a year in the above proportions. The proposed residential concept provides a range of “lifestyle homes” flexible enough to meet an individual’s or family’s changing needs so that they have the opportunity to remain there in the longer term. The inclusion of 1 bed apartments in the mix of development is aimed to help curb the outflow of population from the city and provide opportunities for first time buyers. The applicants have reviewed the size and mix of development. Although they do not propose changes to apartment sizes, they are committed to maximising the amount of family accommodation. Therefore they will review the mix of development at each successive phase by means of an assessment of current market conditions. This will be accompanied by a financial appraisal of the development with the intention of amending the mix of units within each phase principally to increase the numbers of larger units at the expense of smaller ones. A condition to this effect is proposed.

Issue (IV) Density and scale of development

6.15 At 200 dwellings per hectare the proposal is a relatively high density development but the scheme provides adequate private gardens for family houses and 3 bedroom apartments together with public open space provision along the two main avenues and basin dockside. Whilst layout is reserved for later approval some of the design principles that determine the types of housing comprising the scheme have been identified. Decked car parking would be contained by apartment blocks and townhouses and the rooftop spaces would be used as private gardens and shared open spaces comprising private community gardens, public courtyards and local play facilities. These spaces comprise around 30% of the total building footprint. The proposals would fulfil the intentions of the Trent Lane Brief, which seeks a mixture of innovative house types. The brief states that traditional, low density forms of family units would not be appropriate at this location.

6.16 Notwithstanding this the overall density at 200 units per hectare is significantly lower than apartment development schemes recently approved or under construction in the city centre, which involve a different form of higher density urban living:

Site
Site area No. of apartments Dwellings/hectare
Land between Huntingdon Street, St Marks St, Curzon Street and Curzon Place


0.58 ha

207

357
Land between 120-158 Canal Street
0.6 ha 237 395
Hargreaves House, Wollaton Street 0.3 ha 164 546

6.17 Lower density town houses of 3-4 storeys running east-west would be located between taller apartment blocks aligned north-south. Building heights would vary with10 storey buildings fronting onto the river behind the riverside path and around the Trent Basin. This is considered to be an appropriate scale of development relative to the width of the Trent at this point. The illustrative masterplan also indicates tall (up to 12 storey) buildings along Daleside Road. The applicants’ justification for this is that this is a major thoroughfare which should be celebrated by allowing the ends of the blocks fronting this road to define the edge of the development, but without creating an overwhelming mass of development. In response to this the developers have confirmed that heights of the taller blocks on Daleside Road can be reduced by redistributing the floorspace. This response is welcomed and will need to be addressed in the formal masterplan that will be submitted at the next stage in the planning process.

6.18 A consequence of the juxtaposition of buildings of varying height throughout the development is the need to secure acceptable standards of daylight, sunlight, privacy and outlook. The north-south orientation of the proposed blocks means that sunlight would penetrate all the spaces at some part of the day. The amount of light received will also depend upon size of window openings and reflectance of surfaces within courtyards. The applicants have undertaken an assessment to confirm adequacy of lighting standards; following discussion with the applicants some changes have been made to building spacing in the illustrative layout to demonstrate that acceptable privacy could be secured for a development at this scale at Trent Basin. These issues would be addressed appropriately at the detailed design stage.

6.19 It is recommended that a formal masterplan be submitted concurrently with reserved matters for the first phase of development. This will be required to define the design principles of development and fully address the matters Members have raised in response to the Issues report presented in June. Details of this masterplan will be brought to Committee for approval. It is also proposed that a further condition will require the submission of a design code to govern reserved matters submissions for phases of development and, therefore, to exert greater quality control over the implementation of the masterplan. The applicants have confirmed their commitment to the principle of a design competition for the first phase of development with the necessary involvement of this committee.
6.20 The grant funding to be provided by English Partnerships is dependent upon meeting a minimum of level 3 in the Code for Sustainable Homes. This introduces minimum standards for energy and water efficiency. The Code measures the sustainability of a home against key design categories, rating the 'whole home' as a complete package. The minimum standards for Code compliance have been set above the requirements of Building Regulations. The key design categories included within the Code are energy, water, materials, surface water run-off, waste, pollution, health & well-being, management and ecology. The Code builds on the EcoHomes system, and apart from the above design categories, it also includes new areas of sustainability design, such as Lifetime Homes and the inclusion of composting facilities. For development of this scale adoption the code will ensure that it will be a mark of quality in terms of sustainable performance and will set a standard for future phases of development at Waterside.
Issue (V) Sustainable Management

6.21 The development aims to establish a stable and sustainable community to be achieved partly through measures to limit sales to private investors in order to establish a high presence and commitment from individual purchasers in a mixed community. This will be enforced through the S106 obligation. The adoption of Lifetimes Homes standards aims to ensure adaptation and flexible use by owners throughout their lifetime regardless of physical ability. English Partnerships will monitor occupation to measure how well this will work. Other commitments include Secured by Design accreditation.

6.22 The applicants will fund and construct the riverside path, bridge over head of the basin, public and private amenity spaces within the development including improvements to Trent Lane. They acknowledge that the maintenance of key public and private spaces, landscaping and building maintenance is important to secure and sustain a quality development. They state that a management company will be established to implement this in perpetuity. As the proposed development is at outline application stage, details have yet to be specified and a section 106 obligation is needed to identify the standards required to secure acceptable future management of the estate and the public realm.

6.23 The applicants propose to restrict bulk sales to investors in order to help to create a more stable community. They have also agreed to the principle of the use of Licensed Agents for housing letting management. These elements would be enforced through the S106 Agreement. Similarly, they have agreed to work with the Council towards securing funding for affordable homes through relevant funding agencies over the life of the project. For example, there is also the possibility of introducing the “First Time Buyer Initiative” currently being implemented at other developments supported by English Partnerships, through a development agreement. The commitment to this approach can also be secured through the S106 Agreement. The above measures are intended to target priority housing needs and they would be in addition to English Partnerships’ grant funding of £13m, which is currently the most significant financial commitment from this public sector organisation to a single housing scheme in the East Midlands.

Issue V Environmental Impact

6.24 The scale and significance of the proposed development requires an Environmental impact Assessment (EIA) in order to ensure its environmental effects are fully considered. An environmental statement accompanies the application and is submitted for formal determination under the EIA Regulations. Recommendations are made under the following headings:

6.25 Contamination, Ground and Water Quality: long term industrial use has resulted in an often ash-rich Made Ground cover becoming pervasively contaminated. Environment Agency and Pollution Control recommend a remediation scheme to deal with this.

6.26 Drainage and Flood Risk: There will be an increase in foul flows from the proposed development due to the increased loading attributable to proposed residential development. Severn Trent has confirmed there is adequate capacity to serve the development. Currently the site is subject to potential flooding but mitigation is proposed as a result of an assessment in the context of predicted flood levels and climate change. Proposed development minimum floor levels are recommended to be set above the assessed maximum flood water levels.

The Sustainable Urban Drainage system (SUDS) includes amongst a number of measures “clean” roofwater from some of the proposed residential blocks being re- used for landscaping watering.

6.27 Traffic and Transport: The applicants’ transport assessment indicates that traffic flows would increase. It proposes new junction arrangements involving traffic signal controlled junctions on Daleside Road at its junctions with Trent Lane and Poulton Drive. These proposals are needed to facilitate the proposed development of Trent Basin and further phases of Waterside development. Various environmental effects were identified. The assessment includes the principles of a travel plan, the enhancement of bus stops and services and the provision of Improved pedestrian and cycling facilities to connect to Sneinton to the north and along the river frontage.

Further discussion has taken place about the impact of the proposed changes on access from Daleside Road. Access would involve left in and out only with the removal of limited right turn manoeuvres from Daleside Road to the premises, and although they are currently acceptable they are not very safe.

6.28 Noise and Vibration: The predicted impact of noise levels at each façade, particularly at Daleside Road has allowed specifications of glazing and ventilation to be determined. The assessment considers that with appropriate attention to design and detail the site can accommodate a predominantly residential mixed use scheme. Construction noise will be mitigated through measures identified in a construction management plan.

6.29 The Trent Lane Brief indicates that a mixture of secondary uses including leisure and commercial development would be appropriate around Trent Basin. Lady Bay residents on Holme Road south of the river have expressed concerns about potential noise nuisance, particularly from evening activity around the Basin. Noise levels generated by A3/A4 activities will depend upon the type of establishment, but the applicants’ noise impact assessment says that a worst case scenario has been assumed. Its predictions indicate that entertainment noise is not likely to spread beyond the site boundary and the noise level on the southern side of the river will not be noticeable above the existing noise environment. Noise impacts within the development from ground floor entertainment uses and the potential impact on residential amenity can be controlled through design and upgrading the building fabric, whilst conditions are recommended to control hours of opening.

6.30 The applicants’ noise assessment, undertaken following advice from Pollution Control, identifies the internal noise levels required for residential property and sets out the design requirements for floors, partitions and glazing.

6.31 Air Quality: three aspects have been assessed – emissions from road traffic, the levels of odours which could occur at the site (principally in relation to existing sources from B2 uses to the east of Trent Lane) and the need for dust mitigation during construction. The assessment considers that air quality is not a constraint on development.

6.32 Landscape and Visual: The development would result in the loss of all buildings on the site to be replaced by a substantial amount of new buildings and public realm together with new tree planting on main axial roads and site boundaries. The assessment considers the effect of the development on the areas of Sneinton, Colwick Wood, Trent Bridge and Lady Bay would be negligible and it would be beneficial to neighbouring industrial character. Visibility would increase along the open river corridor and the development would become a more dominant element in some views, including long distance views from Colwick Park.

6.33 Lighting: Currently the site is poorly lit and is an area that is uninviting and undesirable at night. A lighting solution is required that will provide greater levels of light to provide a safe, secure and inviting environment. The exact form of mitigation will be determined at detailed design stage to increase the general ambience of the area, but balance this against the overall illuminance so that sky glow is avoided.

6.34 Ecology and Nature Conservation: The site largely comprises buildings and hardstanding with few areas of vegetation with the exception of a large area of scrub, scattered mature trees and small areas of unmanaged and mown grass. The majority of the river frontage is artificial blockstone or concrete with a strip of trees and scrub established along the bank at the western end of the site. The revised assessment recognises the value of this woodland and also provides advice on its management and maintenance to provide the opportunity as a stepping stone for otter. The habitats are not considered to be more than of local importance as an ecological resource. Mitigation measures propose green corridors to provide bird nesting and feeding habitats, bat foraging and commuting routes and enhanced cover for otters. Although the extent of mitigation does not fully meet the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s concerns, it would not be possible to provide an equivalent extent and character of dense scrub habitat that would be lost.

6.35 Socio-economic, land use and community: It is considered the development would represent successful regeneration of an underutilised area in a prime location that has been targeted for redevelopment. It will provide a major impetus to the effective regeneration of Waterside contributing the creation of the new community linked to adjacent neighbourhoods. Through the provision of high quality housing, business and commercial floorspace and amenities it will contribute to addressing the out- migration of economically active people and families and enhancing the economic growth and competitiveness of the city. Both EMDA and Nottingham Regeneration Limited support the regenerative potential of this project and its social and economic benefits.

7 Policy Considerations

7.1 The proposal has been assessed against the Policies outlined in section 4 above. It is considered that relevant criteria have been met concerning the provision of a balanced mix of housing which provides for the creation of sustainable communities in accessible locations in Policies ST1 and 4. The proposed development would make an appropriate contribution towards the realisation of these policies.

7.2 Policy MU6 promotes development proposals which contribute to the creation of a new urban quarter in the Waterside Regeneration Zone and MU7 identifies the Trent Lane Basin as a development site. The proposed development is considered to meet the provisions of this policy and the key objectives of the Waterside Interim Planning Guidance (SPG) and the Trent Lane Planning Brief, which recognises the scope for higher density of development in this area.

7.3 Policies BE1, 2, 3, 4, and 8 consider the design of the development within its local and city context. These key policies have been applied to the principles set out in the development proposals and the illustrative masterplan, with comment and recommendations having been incorporated in the above appraisal.

7.4 Policies H2, 3, and 5 have been considered in forming a view on the proposed density, mix, and affordable housing requirements of the scheme. The proposed density and mix is considered to be appropriate having regard to the height, mass, and layout of the scheme.

7.5 Policies S5 and S7 are used to evaluate the retail content of the proposed development, including food and drink uses. The proposed development is in accordance with these policies and also establishes the mixed-use content of the scheme in accordance with Policy MU7 above.

7.6 Policy R2 considers the provision of publicly accessible open space where there is a need created by the development. The scale of the proposed development is considered to generate this need and a Section 106 planning obligation is being negotiated in accordance with this policy.

7.7 Policies T2 and T3 consider the transport implications of the proposed development. The Transport Assessment submitted with the application has been evaluated and agreed by Highways. A Section 106 planning obligation is being negotiated for a contribution towards enhancement of bus provision on Daleside Road and a Section 278 Highways Agreement will be necessary for implementation of proposed junction improvements and associated highway works

7.8 Policy NE9 identifies the potential for contamination on development sites. Site amelioration would be controlled under planning conditions.

7.9 Policy NE10 concerns flood protection and water quality; the flood risk assessment includes measures to protect the site in respect of both these considerations.

Other Material Considerations

7.10 Sustainability

A sustainable approach to flood risk and drainage, involving SUDS (sustainable urban drainage system)incorporated plus a range of residential accommodation which meets a minimum Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3. The proposals identify and incorporate sustainable measures that would reduce energy and water consumption throughout the life of the development. It is intended that the details of these measures be required by condition.

7.11 Biodiversity

The scheme includes proposals for the retention and enhancement of riverside vegetation and habitats.


8 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The provision of a Section 106 planning obligation to secure public transport enhancements, and off site highway works.

9 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

The issues raised in this report are primarily ones of planning judgement. Should legal considerations arise these will be addressed at the meeting.

10 EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY IMPLICATIONS

Provision of accessible buildings and spaces.

11 RISK MANAGEMENT ISSUES

None.

12 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

The proposal contributes to the Choose Nottingham agenda by bringing forward a major regeneration scheme and in helping to transform this run down part of the Waterside.

13 CRIME AND DISORDER ACT IMPLICATIONS

The creation of surveilled and well managed streets and spaces.

14 VALUE FOR MONEY

None.

15 CONCLUSION

This application will provide a unique opportunity to secure a high quality residential quarter that will diversify the range of housing available in Nottingham. The development will transform this run-down part of Nottingham and open up access to the riverfront, in particular from Sneinton to the north. The applicants are ISIS Waterside Regeneration, a partnership led by British Waterways whose aim is to create a sustainable waterside community, and English Partnerships, the national agency responsible for promoting regeneration. Both have a long-term commitment to the proposed redevelopment of Trent Basin. The aim is to create a nationally recognised example of regeneration, comprising a well managed development. Implementation will be phased over a 10 year development period and the first phase of development will be the subject of a design competition. The proposals accord with the policies of the Local Plan and the application is recommended for approval subject to appropriate conditions and legal agreements.

16 List of background papers other than published works or those disclosing confidential or exempt information

1. Application No: 06/02216/POUT including the following documents:
• Outline planning application documents and drawings (including illustrative spatial masterplan)
• Supporting Planning Statement
• Supporting Consultation Statement
• Supporting Design and Access Statement
• Environmental Statement Vol 1: Main text & figures
• Environmental Statement Vol 2: Technical Appendices
• Technical Appendix 6.2: factual report: ground investigation
• Technical Appendix 7.1: flood risk assessment
• Technical Appendix 8.1: integrated transport assessment
• Non-technical summary
• Applicants letter of 10/05/07 formally revising the application to reserve “layout” for later approval.
2. Observations of the Environment Agency, 8/01/07 (letter ref. 364120), 18/05/07,
3. Rushcliffe Borough Council’s observations (letter ref. 36947).
4. Nottinghamshire Police observations, dated 01/12/06.
5. East Midlands Development Agency observations, 23/11/06 (letter ref. 35260).
6. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust observations (letter refs 40492, 35901).
7. Severn Trent Water observation, 26/05/07 (letter ref. 40349).
8. Inland Waterways Association comments 10/06/07 (ref. 40820).
9. Note of meeting with Ramblers Association 31/05/07.
10. Highway Observations, 13/10/06, 14/12/06, and 26/07/07.
11. Children’s Services’ Observations, 01/08/07 (ref. 42294).
12. Observations of Primary Care Trust, 15/12/06 (letter ref 36012), and 31/07/07.
13. Pollution Control Observations, 28/11/06, 24/07/07, 29/03/07, 18/05/07 and 9/07/07
14. Notes of Urban Design Forum, 26/01/07.
15. Natural England Observations, 5/12/07 (letter ref. 35668), and 12/06/07.
16. Nature Conservation (Parks & Open Spaces Development Observations) 01/11/06, 22/11/06, 27/10/06 and 16/05/07.
17. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Observations, 14/12/06 and 29/05/07 (letter refs. 35901, 40492).
18. British Waterways Observations, 21/12/06, and 6/06/07.
19. English Heritage Observations, 18/12/06 (ref. 36057)
20. Nottingham Waterside and Nottingham Regeneration Limited Observations, 13/11/06, 21/05/07(ref. 40269).
21. Letter nos. 41751, 40890, 36302, 36192, 36409, 35408, 36089, 35594, 35752, 35191, 35928, 35891A, 35970, 35972A, 36015, 36186, 36410, 35972B, 35954, 37564, 35884, 41543, 35891B, 35719A, 36181A, 36273B, 40641A from interested parties.
22. Nottingham Civic Society Observations, 01/11/07.
23. Minute of St. Ann’s and Dales Area Committee, 24/07/07.

16 Published documents referred to in compiling this report

Nottingham Local Plan (November 2005)
Affordable Housing Policy and Developers Contributions Supplementary Planning Guidance
Waterside Regeneration Interim Planning Guidance (November 2001)
Trent Lane Planning Brief (January 2002)

Contact Officer:
Mr G.M. Senior, Case Officer, Planning Services.
Email: mike.senior@nottinghamcity.gov.uk. Telephone: 0115 9155406

Some of the people that wrote letters objecting to this project really are numpty's aren't they.
They obviously haven't looked properly at the aplication.

Remember ages ago I said the council wanted to push the idea of design competitions for these plans??

From ep today...

Some of the country's top architects are expected to compete to design the £100m first phase of Nottingham's Waterside regeneration.

A masterplan will be drawn up over the next few months for new homes and a small area of offices.

Signature architects from national practices are expected to compete to design apartments and some of the public realm areas on the six-acre first phase.

Nottingham's development control committee is being urged to give outline planning consent for the first phase. This will lead to the drawing up of a masterplan for approval by the council.

Nick Bird, development manager of Isis Waterside Regeneration, said construction could start in 2009.

The first phase envisages between 300 and 500 homes totalling 400,000 sq ft around Trent Basin on the north bank of the River Trent plus 10,000 sq ft for community use. There will also be a small number of offices.

The development will have a riverside walk aimed at giving the scheme a strong sense of public place, said Mr Bird.

The city council wants the scheme to earn national recognition for the quality of the regeneration. Eventually, 27 acres will be redeveloped as a waterside urban village providing homes for 3,000 people, taking up to ten years to develop.

Mr Bird said part of the funding was coming from English Partnerships, the government regeneration arm.

"We expect to go back to the planners with a detailed masterplan early next year," he said. "We want to create a strong public place, getting public access back to the river."

Part of the Isis ethos was to have distinctive design, he added.

"We work to a sustainability chart which is about people, climate change and places. Places are about design quality, distinctiveness and ecology.

"We hope to have signature architects but we can't say who at this stage.

"They will be designing individual buildings but we haven't decided if they will also draft the masterplan."

Marc Cole, chief executive of Nottingham Waterside, the public-private sector partnership which has steered the vision since 2001, said: "We have been working since 2001 on acquiring the necessary land with our partners who include Emda.

"We will remain heavily involved to get a high quality and sustainable scheme.

"It is a whole new residential quarter with a truly mixed community which will kick-start the area."


I really like the sound of this...

The city council wants the scheme to earn national recognition for the quality of the regeneration.

I'm glad the council are really pushing this..

Great news they want it to be known nationally.

Sad news that it wont start until 2009 at the earliest (which in Notts means 2011).

This and Eastside will totally transform an entire side of the city.

I cant wait for it all to get going.

It's intriguing. Is it then that the renders we've seen of Isis waterside are just indicitive of the shape of the masterplan, might be buildings end up being quite different? Or is this article in the EP only about the unplanned elements of the waterside development?

It's intriguing. Is it then that the renders we've seen of Isis waterside are just indicitive of the shape of the masterplan, might be buildings end up being quite different? Or is this article in the EP only about the unplanned elements of the waterside development?

The building WILL end up being very different from how they look in the image. This is how it works...

- The submit an outline planning application (this is what is expected to be accepted tommorow)

- They then submit a full masterplan application (showing building designs, sizes, shapes, roads infrastructures, the whole load. This is where Eastside and city are at now. Once outline planning application is granted the full masterplan application usually goes through quite fast, however... when Eastside was given approval in 2005 they said the full app was likely to be approved and work started by the end of the year... its now 2007...

- Anyway, after the full masterplan has been approved, they then have to submit individual applications for every building. So for example, if a big company comes along and decides they want a full building where eastside and city where planning to build a building which suites 4 business...eastiside will be able to revise the plans for this particular building without having to revise the whole application for the site. In this application they'll cover loads of little things, final designs of the building, floorplans, entrances, doors windows etc.

- Once thats approved... construction begins :D



Sad news that it wont start until 2009 at the earliest (which in Notts means 2011).


Lol quite right. The council do seem really eager to see this one push on, they've made that clear when i've spoken with them. I personally think that if ISIS can get a full application in by the end of the year/early next year, I think we could see the first phase start in '08.

I don't think I'm being overly optimistic either... theres a big difference between Eastside City and the Waterside... Eastside city is taking ages because of long section 106 negotiations. These negotiations are intense because eastside is right there in the city centre, its going to become a big part of the city centre, and theres a lot for them to sort out.

Waterside...is further out...derelict, not blocking any views, no schools or residential communities near by that they need to look after, section 106 agreements should be fairly simple (in comparison to eastside).

Yeah i suppose. However, i would have thought that with them creating a new residential area they would need to build schools and other amenities as well as transport etc.

Eastside although next to/part of the city is a derelict land mass too. And that in my opinion is a bit of a joke.

Anyone else remember the fireworks and countdown in Feb 06!!!

I really hope that the Council do push this through quicker than normal (i obviously appreciate that it is not just the council to blame. Red tape is abundant across construction) as it will be so nice to open up the Trent and get some development in a poor, poor area.

I agree, Eastside has been held up far too much, something must have happened if they were that confident in 2006 for it to be at a total standstill now. They should have formulated plans a lot better before launching it in a fanfare the way they did.

I hope the architects give us some really innovative buildings here, combined with a few of the ones in town and the science/university projects, Nottingham could get quite a name for itself if it did in terms of pushing the boundaries

Nothing to do with Nottingham but i think the Waterside area will be based around the kind of development put forward in this document:

http://www.renewal.net/Documents/RNET/Research/Useurbandesign.pdf

Waterside was approved last night according to the radio

I heard that on the radio this morning, too. Mind you, the radio may have just looked at last night's Post (http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=195917&command=displayContent&sourceNode=134241&contentPK=18444471&folderPk=78486&pNodeId=133951).

Another article... from Nottingham regeneration LTD.

NOTTINGHAM’S ambitious regeneration plans moved a huge step forward today (19.9.07) when city leaders gave outline planning permission for the £390 million scheme lead by English Partnerships, the government’s national regeneration agency –

Outline planning has been granted for the Trent Basin scheme, located between Nottingham Canal to the west, and the racecourse to the east. The development is set to transform one of the city's most rundown areas into a modern riverside community, with flats and houses, offices, shops, bars, restaurants and waterside facilities.

Work on phase one of Trent Basin is expected to begin in 2008 – and is expected to take around two years to complete.

The scheme will see developer, ISIS Waterside Regeneration, working alongside English Partnerships to create a stunning new 28-acre waterfront housing district, together with a new riverside promenade, boater facilities, shops, a community centre and recreation spaces. Both organisations are the main land owners at the site.

Located just 20 minutes walk from the city centre, Trent Basin will feature 2,200 homes and will have a strong community emphasis – with family living, quality open spaces and sustainable development.

The scheme, designed by Notts-based architects Benoy, will connect the city core and the River Trent by opening up views to one of the UK’s most striking river arcs which is currently obscured by derelict industrial premises. This space will be opened up to residents, workers and visitors, and public access to the riverside space will be created.

Trent Basin has been backed by Nottingham Waterside Limited – a joint venture between Nottingham Regeneration Limited (NRL), British Waterways, Nottingham City Council and emda.

The development of Nottingham’s Trent Basin is a major investment for English Partnerships in the East Midlands as it reflects the objectives of the government’s Sustainable Communities plan – creating new mixed use, sustainable residential communities.

David Hughes, regional director for English Partnerships, said: “The Trent Basin redevelopment is desperately needed in Nottingham and today’s announcement is a huge step forward to addressing deprivation in its inner city communities.

“Nottingham city centre itself is vibrant and successful and we hope our investment in Waterside will help to raise the profile of one of its neighbouring suburbs. Through the provision of a wider choice of new, sustainable homes, and raising the bar on urban design, the development should encourage communities to develop and businesses to invest. We hope this will become an exemplar development which sets new standards in terms of sustainability and integrated urban regeneration.”

Mich Stevenson OBE, chair of Nottingham Waterside Limited said: “Trent Basin is Nottingham’s most significant regeneration opportunity. The scheme will herald the next phase of the city’s massive regeneration plans and will inject real community life into this run-down area of Nottingham.”

The Trent Basin will differ from other city living schemes – as it will feature a range of different house types, not often offered by commercial developers. There will be large family apartments with low-level gardens and decks – some of which will have private entrances and garaging at street level. There will be townhouses and a range of apartments from studios to three-bedroom houses.

Nick Bird, development manager at ISIS, said: “This opportunity to live by, enjoy and engage with the river is at the heart of the Trent Basin scheme.

“Trent Basin will offer a well-designed, mixed-use development that will contribute to the improvement of the local waterways, local communities and local economy.”

Caroline Killeavy of British Waterways said: “This is a really crucial and exciting scheme for Nottingham, which paves the way for regeneration. Waterside Trent Basin will transform the River Trent and this area of Nottingham.”

Another article which suggest works will start next year...

Nottingham's ambitious regeneration plans moved a huge step forward when city leaders gave outlined planning permission for the £390m scheme led by English Partnerships, the government?s national regeneration agency and ISIS.

Outline planning has been granted for the Trent Basin scheme, located between Nottingham Canal to the west, and the racecourse to the east. The development is set to transform one of the city's most rundown areas into a modern riverside community, with flats and houses, offices, shops, bars, restaurants and waterside facilities.

Work on phase one of Trent Basin is expected to begin in 2008 - and is expected to take around two years to complete.

The scheme will see developer, ISIS Waterside Regeneration, working alongside English Partnerships to create a stunning new 28-acre waterfront housing district, together with a new riverside promenade, boater facilities, shops, a community centre and recreation spaces. Both organisations are the main land owners at the site.

Located just 20 minutes walk from the city centre, Trent Basin will feature 2,200 homes and will have a strong community emphasis - with family living, quality open spaces and sustainable development.

The scheme, designed by Notts-based architects Benoy, will connect the city core and the River Trent by opening up views to one of the UK's most striking river arcs which is currently obscured by derelict industrial premises. This space will be opened up to residents, workers and visitors, and public access to the riverside space will be created.

Look at this from English partnerships...

http://www.englishpartnerships.co.uk/page.aspx?pointerid=EB9D68663FA74EF6B0CA6F2E31EF9AEE

Work on phase one of Trent Basin is expected to begin in 2008 – and is expected to take around two years to complete.

They must be splitting the first phase into phases because if the first phase takes two years to complete they'd be loadddddsss of cranes on the site!

So will they be doing it building by building then or build like 3 at a time?

Not sure if this is the correct thread but the building on the roundabout at Virgin Media is being demolished. You know the one with the furnace.

Good signs i reckon that the area is beginning to get cleared maybe.

Or is this development seperate?

No its a development they're selling separately. But they're marketing it as a landmark opportunity. I took a picture on the previous page before they started demolition...

Its a huge site.

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this was the masterplan maber associates came up with for the ISIS Waterside... it dosn't look anywhere nears as good as Benoy's plans

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2021/1516642019_c100785036_o.jpg

The bridge looks quite good. I'd love to see an iconic bridge span the trent when this project is done.

I think British waterways put through an app for a new bridge a little while ago... a little further down.

this was the masterplan maber associates came up with for the ISIS Waterside... it dosn't look anywhere nears as good as Benoy's plans

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2021/1516642019_c100785036_o.jpg

GIANT BIRD ATTACK ALERT!!! GIANT BIRD ATTACK ALERT!!!

:lol:

:lol:

The Evil Seagull Invasion.

Why on earth did they include 20ft birds in the bloody render? Idiots.

The gates were open at the development today. Hopefully they're getting into the plans for the site.

More importantly though... the site across the road has been totally knocked down know and the site is huggggggggeeeeeeeee... you could fit 2 skyscrapers on there, 3/4 buildings.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2377/1561015138_b4cfae6dc6_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2138/1560937315_def11d5862_o.jpg

What do you think we'll see here guys.. considering this ISIS waterside will be directly across the road.

Its proximity to Sneinton may make it hard for a high rise to go through on this site.

Discuss...?

I doubt we'll see any residential buildings go here.
I think they'll build some offices similar in style to the ones at the NG2 business park. Thats just my opinion though, I could and probably will be wrong.
A telecoms business would work well here with it being in such a close proximity to the Virgin Media Offices. Is it the Headquarters for Virgin Media or just a normal office?

Yeah isn't virgin media just across the road? I doubt they're headquarters, but maybe?! I think this area will see business park - near the city centre, but still ability for easy and cheap employee car parking.

they were marketing the site as a landmark opporunity...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1140/1241383132_a64c457514_b.jpg

I think the Virgin offices are the head office for admin and billing.

That landmark site will be very interesting to see what they have in mind for that. You're right Dan, I had no idea how large the site was until I drove down there myself, its massive. Once done, it'll be a massive new quarter to the city.

ahhh oats your right! Its going to be a business park...

This is the developer... http://www.cedar-house.co.uk

Theyre developments are mostly very bland out of town business parks but they do have more exiting in town developments like this on in Derby...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2300/1517493116_755756be92_o.jpg

They're calling it "East Point Business Park". I like the words they're using...

"A flagship regeneration development at Nottingham's Eastern Gateway".

Heres the brochure: http://www.cedar-house.co.uk/mixed-use/east-point/downloads/download.php

Could include " offices, hotels, leisure and industrial uses".

Check this..

Old laundry location has a prominent role

A key Nottingham site, which is part of the Waterside Regeneration Zone, has been sold – and could become a prominent mixed-use scheme at the eastern gateway to the city. The 44 acre former Sunlight Laundry site in Daleside Road, a mile to the east of the city centre, has been bought by regional development company Cedar House Investments.

There has been months of speculation about the site. Marketed by Manchester agents G L Hearn for redevelopment for the past 18 months, it was widely thought that it was under offer to an owner-occupier.

But Derby based Cedar House Investments exchanged contracts to purchase the site, having agreed a deal just six weeks ago.

Chris Carlisle, managing director of Cedar House Investments, highlighted the site’s prominence at the eastern gateway to the city centre.

“The site has a strategic location approaching the city from the east, and forms an important redevelopment opportunity within the Waterside Regeneration Zone” he said.

“We are now finalising our master plan with a view to submitting a planning application. We anticipate a start on site before the end of the year”.

Justin Sheldon, the company’s development manager, who joined the company last year having previously been a property agent in Nottingham for several years, said that the purchase of the site was an exciting opportunity for the company to develop a landmark site in the city.

He said: “The site offers great potential for a mixed used scheme. We are drawing up our development proposals and these could include landmark offices and high quality business space.

“We are also receiving inquiries from hotel, leisure and vehicle dealership operators keen to secure a presence at the location”.

The site is next to the Waterside Regeneration area which extends to 100 hectares alongside the River Trent.

Through its redevelopment it is expected to attract at least £1.4bn of investment during the next decade. The area has been master planned to include a series of new neighbourhoods with space to work in with leisure facilities, business areas and public places.

Cedar House Investments was formed in 1998, based in Derby, and has been instrumental in the regeneration and development at Pride Park, Derby. It is part of the Ark Capital Group whose chairman, Peter Gadsby, is known for the development and subsequent sale of the Birch Group of companies to the Miller Group in 2001.

Cedar house has an expanding development programme which includes a £14m training centre at Pride Park for Ruddington based training plc Carter & Carter, the redevelopment of the former Nestle works in Ashbourne with a 36 acre mixed use scheme including retail warehousing, commercial and residential and other projects.

Good news Im glad there putting offices there rather than residential units. If all goes to plan we'll hopefully have another crane on the skyline :banana:

ahhh oats your right! Its going to be a business park...

.....Could include " offices, hotels, leisure and industrial uses".

It's nice when you speculate correctly!

"INDUSTRIAL USES" that sounds dreadful, office and hotels and leisure sound fine, but industrial uses sound like warehouses, which is what is already there. If it's a business park it may well be a bit aweful, lets hope that they realise that in 20 years this site will be much more connected to the city than it is at present, and some exciting office space could be a real asset here, not NG2 blandness...(although something a bit like the experian offices would be ok).

Who isit that said they were thinking of doing an arena at the waterside?

Look at this (http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.montagu-evans.co.uk/uploads/images/cs_133_sm.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.montagu-evans.co.uk/%3Fdept%3D2%26pid%3D37&h=50&w=50&sz=2&hl=en&start=16&sig2=otosikYoHAhq5DVU_8lYBw&um=1&tbnid=ZxwFeyVN3oiaoM:&tbnh=50&tbnw=50&ei=O6EgR52MF5O8wgHPq8g0&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dnottingham%2Bwaterside%26svnum%3D10%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN).. its not so much the text im interested in.. its the big white conference centre/arena type thing in the middle of the picture...

http://www.montagu-evans.co.uk/uploads/images/cs_133_lg.jpg

Montagu Evans is retained by ISIS Waterside Regeneration and their joint venture partners including Nottingham City Council, the East Midlands Development Agency and English Partnerships in the exciting regeneration proposals for Nottingham's River Trent Waterside. It is hoped the anticipated regeneration project will ultimately provide a vibrant mixed-use extension to the City Centre that will benefit from its links with the River. Forming part of the core advisory team, Montagu Evans are providing advice on land assembly, property acquisitions in the open market, compulsory purchase procedure and possible implementation as well as town planning advice. This is one of a number of projects where we are retained by ISIS Waterside Regeneration.

Heres something in todays EP talking about the business park. £20m isn't exactly a lot of money when considering the size of the site!

Amajor gateway site in Nottingham's Water-side Regeneration Zone is being promoted as a catalyst for change.

Cedar House Investments, purchasers of the five-acre Sunlight Laundry in Daleside Road, Nottingham, said demolition was complete and marketing had started.

The development, branded East Point Business Park, is expected to be a landmark for the area - the first to attract high-quality occupiers to Waterside.

The site, based at the eastern gateway to the city, could attract a range of uses including offices, hotel, leisure and industrial.

Justin Sheldon, Cedar House Investments' development manager, said: "Before we purchased the site in the summer, the former laundry had been discussed for some time. We got to work immediately on the demolition.

"It has taken just two months to get the site cleared and ready for marketing."

Marc Cole, chief executive of Nottingham Waterside Limited (NWL), a partnership of Nottingham Regeneration Limited (NRL), and British Waterways, said: "NWL is delighted to see that preparatory work is under way on the redevelopment of this important gateway location in the Waterside Regeneration Area and we look forward to working closely with Cedar House Investments to secure a high-quality development on this site."

East Point, which is one mile to the east of the city centre, could become a prominent mixed-use scheme and Cedar House said there had already been interest.

Mr Sheldon added: "East Point has a strategic location approaching the city from the east and its position is creating interest.

"We are now well into the marketing phase following which we will finalise our master plan which could see our investment top £20m. We anticipate a start on site before the end of the year."

Waterside extends to 100 hectares alongside the River Trent. Total investment is expected to exceed £390m for the ISIS Waterside Regeneration scheme.

Outline planning has been granted for the Trent Basin scheme, between Nottingham Canal to the west and the racecourse to the east. It will transform one of the city's most rundown areas into a modern riverside community, with flats and houses, offices, shops, bars, restaurants and waterside facilities.

Work on phase one of Trent Basin is expected to begin next year - and could take around two years to complete. There will be a stunning new 28-acre waterfront housing district, together with a riverside promenade, boater facilities, shops, a community centre and recreation spaces.

Being the first major office development in this area i'd hope that it sets high standards. But why do i get the feeling that it won't!!!

Heres something in todays EP talking about the business park. £20m isn't exactly a lot of money when considering the size of the site!

hmmmm, a calculation:

ISIS site = 247 acres (= 100 hectares)
Laundry = 5 acres

When you work out how much is being spent per acre, the result is suprising...

ISIS - 1.58m per acre
Laundrey - 4m per acre (if they reach the 20m top that they might spend).

Does this mean the laundry site will be pretty good, or ISIS is going to be a disappointment....?

Hmmm....errr... welll.... yeah I see your point lol.

plus the text said the £20million was just the investment by Ceder House, so presumably thats just the shells of the buildings and the land itself. Any occupiers/hotels etc will invest more to tailor the site for their own specific needs

Does anyone know if there is any accomodation in these plans for future tram extensions through the area? If so what route would the alignment take?

Guys, the post article I just posted suggested Nottingham Regeneration is launching a design competition for the trent basic early next year :D :D :D

It was only one single line but I think that is going to be my favourite piece of news for the week!

I know we've heard this already but now its confirmed and seems closer than I thought! This will make sure we get some top class high rate designs!

We all know how the council love design comps, hopefully we'll make some quick progress with this one. We're definitely going to see some fantastic designs. I can't wait too see the concepts they come out with!

We should really put our own design in!!!

:lol: :lol:

Surely it can't be long be long before the design comp starts for this?

One thing that gets me is that we've got no major project in action, and we've known about most of them for yearrrrrs!

This is a concern that Im sure many of us are thinking of. The economy isn't helping at the moment at all, as these are such huge developments the developer needs to be 100% sure that they'll get a return on their investment.
If all is peachy and the developer is willing to go through with it it'll be a very exciting time when the final designs are released. I have high hopes for this project.

This is abit of a stupid question but does anyone have any info on this project?
We haven't heard anything for ages and the council recognised this area for regeneration back in 2000!

Yes just like Eastside. All talk, no action when it comes to big projects like this in Nottingham.

What info are you looking for stef?

It was given approval about half a year ago, they're planning to launch a design compeition (may have already launched it).

Don't expect to see anything happen any time soon though. We may see some small scale demolition at most.

I was just wondering if the design competition had started yet. If they said it was due to happen at the beginning of 2008 it may well be underway already.
Im really looking forward to seeing some of the proposals. Hopefully we'll have something relatively tall here.

It will be pretty tall in comparision, we'll haver that big city feel along Daleside road, however... the building heights will be limited to about 8/9 stories according to the approved masterplan.

Your likely to get this sort of feel along daleside road. I don't think thats too bad. Decent sizes.

http://www.newnottingham.com/old/New%20Nottingham/ISIS%20Waterside_files/Picture%203.jpg

http://www.newnottingham.com/old/New%20Nottingham/ISIS%20Waterside_files/Picture%207.jpg

Yeh definately, 8 or 9 stories is tall enough for that area, although it would be cool to have a pinnacle at about 15-20 storeys.
The area around there is going to feel really dense when this is done.

I think river cresent phase 2 was suppose to be about 18 storeys, but i havent seen nothing about that for a long time.

I like the height of these buildings, it provides a nice cluster, and thankfully...there are no views to be blocked by any heritage groups, lol.

I am guessing things will take time here, as there are so many different businesses to negotiate with and leases of different lengths. Might be that they are waiting to see how river crescent sold and then will adapt their business plan accordingly. In today's climate its only sensible.

Some of ISIS work in Manchester:

I think we'll be in for a treat when they get to work down here. I like this stuff alot.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=21014418#post21014418

http://www.nickgrayson.net/ssc/22_05_2008/isis%20wharf%20construction/IMG_4276.jpg

http://www.nickgrayson.net/ssc/22_05_2008/isis%20wharf%20construction/IMG_4284.jpg

http://www.nickgrayson.net/ssc/22_05_2008/isis%20wharf%20construction/IMG_4316.jpg

They're also doing Granary Wharf in Leeds I believe, which consists of a circular tower which looks great.

Those buildings in Manchester look great, but is it just me or does the outside look like a bit of a funny colour?

This will be a great asset to the city, its a shame more isn't made of the Trent with riverside dining and bars etc. It will give the place a very mediteranean (sp) feel, I think. I'm guessing from the maps (correct me if i'm wrong), that when the whole thing is completed, you will be able to see it when coming into the city on the train? It'll give a nice impression of Nottingham, compared to now when you're greeted with BM bus station and the skankiest road in Nottingham!

I think the idustrialised look of the cladding really suits Manchester.
Im not sure it'd suit Nottingham very well though.

I think the idustrialised look of the cladding really suits Manchester.
Im not sure it'd suit Nottingham very well though.Yeah, thats true. Where abouts is it? I'm guessing it isn't in the city centre as I was at uni in Manchester for 3 years and still regularly visit but don't recognise it at all.

I had a viewing of some River Crescent flats and I have to say they are very fine indeed. They told me that they plan to start the development next to it quite soon and want Trent Park to reasonate ala The Park and Mapperley Park.

They are reducing the amount of flats in River Cres as the demand is for bigger flats with more bedrooms. IIRC they said that some of the one bed flats will be absorbed to create more 3 bed flats.

Yeah, thats true. Where abouts is it? I'm guessing it isn't in the city centre as I was at uni in Manchester for 3 years and still regularly visit but don't recognise it at all.

Here's the thread for it :okay:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=305346

I had a viewing of some River Crescent flats and I have to say they are very fine indeed. They told me that they plan to start the development next to it quite soon and want Trent Park to reasonate ala The Park and Mapperley Park.

They are reducing the amount of flats in River Cres as the demand is for bigger flats with more bedrooms. IIRC they said that some of the one bed flats will be absorbed to create more 3 bed flats.

Thats brilliant news. I think its much better long term for the city that larger flats (and higher quality) are being built relatively close to the city centre.

river crescent phase 2 was suppose to have an 18 storey building i think.

Oh dear. Could the development be in jeopardy?

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=25074810&postcount=186

Bad news from the EP but to be honest it dont suprise me. :cry:


The city's regeneration is slowing down in the face of the global financial crisis. Political Editor Charles Walker reports
JUST one year ago, the creation of a "village by the Trent" was hailed by developers and councillors.
Nottingham City Council granted outline planning permission for the £350m development of 2,000 homes and apartments at Trent Basin, near Sneinton. But now the pioneering plans have collapsed – a high-profile victim of the global financial crisis.
It is not the only city regeneration scheme struggling due to the credit crunch.
Developers are having difficulty raising finance and are confronted with falling property prices.
Some predict it could be four years before the market starts moving again.
The scheme at Trent Basin – part of the Nottingham Waterside Regeneration Area – is a partnership between city council, British Waterways, East Midlands Development Agency and the developer, ISIS.
The problem rests with ISIS and the market.
The developer cut back on 80% of its work programme last month due to the slump. It is focusing on projects in Leeds and Manchester at the expense of Nottingham and other locations.
ISIS has also announced its chief executive is to step down and it has halved its workforce.
Nottingham Regeneration Limited (NRL), which manages the city's regeneration zones, has held talks with ISIS about how and when the project could move forward.
A crisis meeting is scheduled later this month but it is already acknowledged that the existing scheme will not work, and ISIS is prepared to step aside.
ISIS spokesman Mike Finkel said: "We feel little point in going ahead and building anything on the site, with the property market as it is.
"Our current thinking is the scheme is overly dominated by one and two bedroom flats. We would look for a greater mix of units and uses."
But he added: "There is clearly an option that ISIS would not be part of regeneration of Trent Basin."
NRL chief executive Marc Cole insists something will be built at Trent Basin, but what, when and how is unclear.
He said: "I remain confident this is a fundamentally important, critical regeneration project. I remain sure it will take place and it needs to take place. The only uncertainty is how that happens and when."
Mr Cole is not forthcoming about what the options are for Trent Basin but the Post understands that other developers have shown an interest. One has proposed a food superstore for part of the site, which could "kick start" the housing development.
Another stalled project is the second phase of the Hickling development. The land off London Road has planning permission, granted in 2005, for about 350 apartments.
The permission will expire in 2010 but there has been no activity on the site for more than a year, according to Nottingham City Council.
Furthermore, the council's accountants have given up on getting money from the developer anytime soon. A condition of the planning permission was for Saxon Developments to pay the council £500,000 for environmental improvements, but that has now been taken out of the city council's budget.
In April, a study by Nottingham City Council found there were 700 properties under construction in the city centre, while a further 660 dwellings had planning permission but work had not started.
Council officers say some of the ongoing work has now ceased.
Some major housing projects continue despite the crunch.
Building continues on Canal Street, where 237 apartments are being constructed, on Queen's Road, south of the station, where 128 apartments are being built, and at the former education centre on Shakespeare Street, which is the site of 36 apartments.
Commercial development is also affected by the "crunch".
The biggest and arguably most important delayed project in the city is the redevelopment of the Broadmarsh Shopping Centre. Owner, Westfield, unveiled its plans more than six years ago, but a start date has never been given. A statement issued by the company this week gave little encouragement.
"Clearly we are facing some tough global economic conditions and retail is not immune to that, but Westfield is working hard to bring this scheme forward as quickly as market conditions allow," said a spokesman.
However, there is the prospect of some commercial development.
A planning application was filed recently for an office block on the island site of the Eastside regeneration zone behind the BBC.
NRL is preparing to submit a planning application for a Medipark next to the Queen's Medical Centre, which would host new hi-tech biomedical businesses. And publicly funded schemes, such as the creation of a transport hub at Nottingham Station, should proceed. The city council is also set to develop public land for housing in partnership with private developers over the next five years.
Experienced property developer Ken Grundy said he expected developers to struggle for some years. He said firms were struggling to borrow money to finance building work. In addition, he said, land they own was bought at a high price; now its value has fallen, it is difficult to turn a profit on any homes they build.
Large companies may be able to sit tight until the market picks up, but others will be forced to sell such land.
Mr Grundy said that would be the point at which building would start again in earnest because the new owners, who bought the land at the lower price, would be able to develop it profitably.
He said: "Until these deals have been unravelled and it is moving up again nothing will happen. It will take at least until the end of next year before we hit the bottom and start to bump along it and at least three years

It's such a huge shame but it was inevitable really. Im glad it's not happened though than if it had of been built and just sat empty for ages.

This area of the city could really be made into something special, so if this credit crunch ends quickly the site will surely get snapped up very quickly.
I just hope that the urban feel to the whole masterplan isn't lost. The worst thing that could happen is if the whole development became a massive low rise housing scheme.

Sorry to hear about that guys, looked like a great development :(

Seems both Nottingham and Leicester will suffer in some ways - concerning regeneration and redevelopment projects.

Didi anyone see the Stirling Prize show on Channel 4 on Saturday? the "building" that won was a housing scheme in Cambridge, with lots of the qualities of the Isis masterplan. Let's hope it is delayed, rather than abandoned.

I reckon this is good news. Hopefully we'll end up with a much better designed long term scheme. There is no way that this area won't be developed over the next 5-10 years.

But this scheme was very well designed, don't you think??

^^ I saw the channel 4 programme and thought the winning design was brilliant. I liked the mix of materials they used like the copper cladded roofs and the brick.
If we ended up with a scheme as well designed as that it'd be great. I'd like to see some slightly taller buildings thrown into the mix too.

While it is a real shame that the project has stumbled, I am really not surprised. Considering the size and scale of it, the fact that nothing detailed had been approved by the council, and we had no firm start date, it was bound to be this project that would fall. Also, I am pleased in one sense as it does me that we do not end up with a half arsed empty new development. I think Nottingham needs to be very careful that we do not oversaturate the market for apartments and flats. Also, I think the project needs to phased much better in order to sell well. As such, I think that getting Eastside started and underway will allow for Waterside to kick off much better.

If ISIS waterside had started soon, there would have been expensive style apartments trying to sell in the middle of an industrial wasteland. With Eastside has actually started, at least people will be able to actually see the potential for the area. We dont want to these projects in a rush and end up with a meadows style disaster.

It isnt really surprising news. As soon as ISIS said they were making people unemployed and deciding to concentrate on their key sites. The problem with Nottingham is that it still has yet to prove itself to companies on its compentancy to pull off large scale regeneration projects.

PLANS for a £25m retail and leisure development have been unveiled which could kick-start Nottingham's Waterside area.

Cedar House Investments, a development company led by Peter Gadsby, has submitted a scheme on the five-acre site of a former laundry north of Daleside Road, Colwick.

Mr Gadsby says that if it wins planning consent, it could help breathe life into the moribund Waterside, an area which failed to take off as a regeneration zone in the property boom.

Mr Gadsby is an experienced developer with major schemes behind him in Nottingham and Derby.
He believes his latest scheme could mark a new start for Waterside where the only significant regeneration has been the award-winning eco-apartment complex, River Crescent.

Mr Gadsby, chairman of Cedar House, is one of Nottingham's most prolific developers, spearheading regeneration schemes.
He was behind the £200m Phoenix Centre at Cinderhill and also the premier development Ng2 which created up to 5,000 jobs and brought names such as Experian, Speedo and Specsaver to the site.
Cedar House has turned its attention to the former laundry, submitting a planning application for the site it acquired in 2007.

The company is seeking planning permission to transform the former five-acre Sunlight Laundry to high-quality retail, office and leisure space.
Mr Gadsby was behind the Newark redevelopment which attracted Waitrose.
Mr Gadsby said: "This scheme will facilitate investment in Waterside.
"The ambitious retail development we are proposing is much needed for the people of Sneinton to inject vibrancy into the area. We believe the scheme will initiate the transformation of Waterside and will be the catalyst for regeneration.

"We expect the scheme to provide more than 300 jobs, together with a further 200 construction jobs."
The development comprises 30,000 sq ft of retail development together with an additional mix of office and leisure facilities.
The application for the £25m scheme, follows a public consultation where more than 100 people gave their opinions.
Chris Carlisle, Cedar House managing director, said: "Our proposals were well received.

"There was unanimous support for better quality shopping facilities to serve Sneinton residents. The opportunity for the creation of jobs for local people was also welcomed."
Mr Gadsby said: "The development is expected to attract high-quality occupiers to Waterside."

John Rhodes, development director at Trent Park Developments Ltd, heads the impressive Riverside Crescent development in Colwick. He said: "A retail development of this type is crucial for this area. There is a real lack of facilities that people can walk to."

Waterside is made up of brownfield sites and, while various schemes have been put forward, nothing has happened.
If Nottingham's planners give the Daleside Road development the green light, it could stimulate development towards the River Trent. One idea could be to put in the infrastructure including a road to the river and a "village green."
"We hope to bring forward proposals for infrastructure as a result of the retail development to support Waterside's regeneration," said Mr Gadsby.


This sounds like a really excellent and sensible plan for the area being done by a local, successful and respected businessman. All sounds good to me. I bet the residents in the River Crescent will welcome this!!

Isn't this site on the "wrong" side of Colwick Road i.e. not the river side??

Yep, believe so - first roundabout on the Colwick Loop Road (coming from Nottm) there's a cleared site on the left which is where the proposed development looks to be. Might be wrong but those plans don't seem to indicate any water-front area!

Not complaining though!

Yeah thats the one Binge, I'm sure I made a thread about it a while ago... or I may have just posted some bits earlier in this thread. Did anybody see the actual images in the EP? (I have a dodgy photo I took on my phone).

It's an interesting scheme. It's not the prettiest or highest quality scheme, they've made some good attempts to build a supermarket that will 'fit in'. It also looks like they've created space for some modern looking car dealerships or something of the like. (If you have haven't seen the images this will probably sound like the biggest joke in the world but its actually not a bad development and may well complement the Waterside plans (when they finally come to fruition).

Found it (see page 4 of this thread)

It's the read area:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2138/1560937315_def11d5862_o.jpg

This is what was here before:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1140/1241383132_a64c457514_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1188/1241392370_982f850a7c_b.jpg

and this is the site when it was before cleared:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2377/1561015138_b4cfae6dc6_b.jpg

and these guys are the developers: http://www.cedar-house.co.uk/?cat_id=&level=1

Waterside Investment brochure (including image of the Eastpoint scheme)...

http://www.investinnottingham.co.uk/websitefiles/Nottingham%20Waterside.pdf

Good find, I take it this is what was rolled out the other week on the Yacht in Cannes? Looking at that map shows the huge scale of the project and the potential it has. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing this one progress!

Hi guys, does anyone know whats happening with these projects? When will it start?

Never. The economy went "ker-blamm!".

This project has huge similarities to the westbar project in Sheffield, the major difference being the Trent is an aweful lot easier on the eye than Kelham Island and the river Don and there are no mid rise blocks e.g 80m.

There is an interesting demolition taking place on the trent basin site:

http://www.newnottingham.com/news/2012/5/28/demolition-approved-at-trent-basin.html

Nooooooo! Surely turning the place into one room apartments was the way forward?

Nooooooo! Surely turning the place into one room apartments was the way forward?

http://i3.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/003/619/Untitled-1.jpg









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but yeh, I wonder what news we'll hear on this :)

^^ Apart from the demolition, none.

I'm pretty sure Blueprint are going to implement this winning scheme:

http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/footprint/footprint-blog/isover-competition-nottingham-trent-basin/8628416.article#

3000 homes will be built on waterside regeneration area http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/key-plans/story-16337667-detail/story.html

http://www.insidermedia.com/insider/midlands/80669-morgan-sindall-increases-isis-stake/

Can someone explain that article please? I got abit confused and lost... aha, does it basically mean that investment for future projects is going well? But not to expect any proposals for another few years?

all its saying is that morgan sindal has invested in that company which shows that they have confidence in isis and have said that they will hope to profit from the development in nottingham

So basically it means nothing, some money has been shuffled. Nothing will happen for ages.

Except Isis no longer own the site...

I'm told there will be an exciting application for the site in the New Year!

apparently Colwick car boot sale is looking for new premises to expand their brand leading business into.

Except Isis no longer own the site...

I'm told there will be an exciting application for the site in the New Year!

Im sure Isis do own the site, I checked up on it on their website, who told you that there will be a new application in the new year robert?

Most of the Trent Basin site has been cleared, but I dont think we'll hear anytime soon of any development on the site.