By Joe Locker, Local Democracy Reporter
Plans for more apartments in Nottingham’s iconic Gate have been submitted by a local business owner.
The shopping street had faced a period of decline following the collapse of intu and the scrapping of its vision for the former Broadmarsh Centre in 2020.
However a number of independent retailers now operate in the area and some buildings are being converted into housing to help continue its regeneration.
The street was further transformed by creative organisation Carousel, which brought together a number of local artists to help paint murals on some of the buildings, creating a more vibrant route into the city centre.
New plans for two residential apartments have now been submitted for number six.
The applicant is Simon Walton of the nearby Berry’s Jewellers in Poultry Arcade.
Planning documents say: “The proposal will provide completely refurbished residential dwellings within an existing period building.
“The works proposed will be done in a manner to enhance and maximise the
period and character features of the property whilst at the same time completing repairs to ensure their longevity.
“On completion, the property will sit comfortably within the street scape and within the context of the other retail surrounding. The works should not have any detrimental effect on any of the surrounding properties.”
It is believed the building was built in around 1874 and refurbished in 1993.
The plans come after Nottingham-based property developer ALB was given permission to convert retail offices above the former Joules store into studio flats for students back in December.
The Joules branch closed in August last year during a round of cuts at the retailer.
The first, second and third floors of the building will be converted to create three studio flats and three cluster flats, providing 17 beds in total.
Plans were also submitted back in August 2023 to transform a pair of Grade-II listed buildings, numbered 48 to 50 and 52 to 52A, into flats as part of the street’s ongoing regeneration.
