Plans for a new mixed-use scheme on Derby Road in Nottingham, incorporating underlying caves, have been submitted to the city council.
The proposals, from Tarry Properties Ltd, include 64 units of Purpose Built Student Accommodation with associated communal areas, laundry and cycle parking, and 29 one bedroom short-stay accommodation units, together with commercial spaces at ground floor and within the caves.
The site currently comprises of a three-storey building that once housed the Dancing Dragon restaurant on the ground floor with private accommodation above, and a one/two storey building that formerly hosted the Ropewalk Pub. Both buildings are vacant and have been for a considerable amount of time.
There are surviving ‘caves’ underneath the former Dancing Dragon which are to be revealed by the proposal.
The plans would see the existing buildings demolished with retention of the facade of number 103-106 retained. The development will be four and five stories high.
A design statement submitted by Arc Design Studio shares: “The proposed redevelopment at Canning Circus aims to revitalize a historically vibrant yet currently underutilized area. The project will feature purposebuilt student and short-stay accommodation, offering a range of high-quality residential units tailored to Nottingham’s growing student population.
“The ground floor will house commercial spaces, enhancing the activity along Derby Road. This blend of residential and commercial uses will not only provide essential housing but also stimulate economic activity and promote social interaction in the public realm.
“The building’s design includes a distinctive corner feature that wraps around key routes, boosting visibility and enhancing the area’s visual appeal. This strategic design is intended to establish a dynamic and inviting gateway to the city, benefiting both the local economy and urban landscape.
“Additionally, the Dancing Dragon building includes a cave entrance currently used for storage. The proposal seeks to transform this unique feature into a bar/restaurant, aimed at increasing foot traffic and serving the public.”
