Summary:
- Nottingham city council is set to approve plans by Vita Nottingham Guildhall Limited to convert the Grade II-listed former police headquarters and central fire station into 248 student rooms, alongside a new 18-storey tower providing 364 additional beds and a publicly accessible food hall.
- The redevelopment retains and restores key heritage assets, including the 1930s police and fire station buildings and the 1880s fire station house, while proposing a discreet rooftop extension adding 51 bed spaces and demolition of a non-contributory 1920s Guildhall extension.
- Council planners and the Nottingham Civic Society endorse the heritage-led approach, highlighting the scheme’s balance of architectural preservation, high-quality design, and public benefits that enhance the site’s historic character and urban setting.
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