This article in the Nottingham Post indicates that the disposal of Chetwynd Barracks is still ongoing, with the closure date to be confirmed. It seems to be based upon this Government Press Release which includes the statement:
“A new partnership between the MoD and Homes England will also aim to unlock a further 1,300 homes by partially releasing land at Chetwynd Barracks, Chilwell”
As we reported in August 2024, the MOD is still in partnership with Homes England, but at that time Chetwynd Barracks had been removed from the Memorandum of Understanding by mutual agreement. That situation now seems to have been reversed. We asked the DIO to comment on the article and the press release, this is their response:-
“A new partnership between the MOD and Homes England is indeed being developed as part of the new taskforce looking at housing and economic growth. The partnership will aim to bring further pace, confidence and resources to MOD sites that are suitable for housing regeneration. The details are still being developed, so we would welcome the opportunity to discuss the potential this partnership presents for Chetwynd Barracks with the Neighbourhood Forum at our next meeting.”
Our understanding has been for some time that the land would be released in phases with the land to the west (the green space where there are no buildings) released first (with plans for around 500 homes there). The location for the remaining 800 homes has not been made available to us as yet, nor does it clarify the position regarding “Annington Homes” and associated land which remains as our post back in December 2024.
We will of course discuss all this with the DIO at our next meeting with them, and will let you know more when we can.
The announcement doesn’t do anything to resolve the issue of access, and the Forum’s position remains that access from the A52, not involving Stapleford Lane is needed before development is allowed on whatever land may be released.
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