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An empty site plagued by anti-social behaviour in Derby is set for major redevelopment. Derby City Council is considering a proposal for The Knoll on the corner of Stenson Road and Village Street.
There was previously a residential home for disabled adults on the site, which was closed and demolished over ten years ago. It has been unoccupied since then.
The council says the land is surrounded by mature trees and is “heavily overgrown”. It adds the area has recently been used for fly-tipping, drug use and anti-social behaviour causing issues for neighbouring residents.
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But all that could be set to change as new plans are set to be revealed for up to 18 council homes to be built on the brownfield land. The proposed scheme is for two 1-bedroom homes, eight 2-bedroom houses, two 3-bedroom houses and six 4-bedroom properties.
The plans appear to be at a developed stage after pre-application engagement was carried out by the city council. In a report, the council said “no fundamental issues have been raised” during the consultation exercise.
At a cabinet meeting on Wednesday (April 12) leading councillors agreed to enter into all contracts and agreements necessary to deliver the scheme within the approved budget. Financial details of the scheme were heard in the meeting’s confidential session.
The council report to cabinet said: “Developing new council homes is set out as a priority in both the Council Plan 2022- 25 and the Council Delivery Plan 2022-23. The council has a 30-year business plan for its Housing Revenue Account, with an aim to build or acquire around 100 new homes per year. The main constraint to this is a shortage of suitable and available land to develop. Therefore, officers continually review council-owned properties that are under-utilised and may become surplus to requirements, to assess their potential for redevelopment.”
The council says it is proposed to fell just three trees and retain between 30 and 40 others, although some may need to be reduced in height. Additional street trees will be planted within the development.
The plans are subject to planning consent being approved at a later date. A planning application is due to be submitted in the near future.
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