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UK: Wavensmere Homes and Redford Developments have submitted a detailed planning application for a 320-unit coliving scheme in Nottingham’s Canalside Quarter.
Waterway House will feature 320 studio apartments, a gym, padel court, communal dining area, games room, lounges, coworking space and meeting rooms. VervLife has been selected as operator for the building.
The 0.25-hectare island site currently houses a vacant 1970s office building, previously owned by Nottingham City Council, which has been vacant since 2021.
Nottingham City Council had previously awarded planning consent for an eight-storey apartment scheme with car parking at ground level at the site. The new plans lodged by Wavensmere include five habitable storeys, together with a roof level for a padel court and open air social space.
Ben Clarke, development director at Wavensmere Homes, said: “Much insight and design detail has gone into these plans, which we are delighted to submit to the city council. Waterway House is Nottingham’s first purpose-built co-living proposal, catering to a fast-growing market of working people who are not on the property ladder. The balance between quality, amenity provision and affordability for these 320 elegant studio homes is crucial. The timely delivery and success of this scheme could propel economic growth for the city.”
Chris Cheal, director at Corstorphine & Wright Architects, which has designed the scheme, added: “We have designed these co-living studios to be larger than the majority of comparable schemes in the UK, with a strong emphasis on quality, functionality and long-term liveability. The building’s robust brick architecture – articulated through a clear structural rhythm and generous, well-proportioned glazing – creates a confident and contemporary presence that will establish a new architectural landmark within Nottingham’s highly connected Canalside Quarter.”
“The internal concept for Waterway House is centred on providing generous personal space complemented by a wide range of high quality communal facilities, supporting both privacy and social interaction, and enabling residents to connect with neighbours and make full use of shared amenities. At present, the lack of high quality, modern, purpose designed co living accommodation is contributing to graduates, key workers, and young professionals leaving Nottingham for different cities. We look forward to continuing to work closely with the local planning authority as this important application is considered,” he added.
Highlights:
• Wavensmere Homes and Redford Developments have submitted a detailed planning application for a 320-unit coliving scheme in Nottingham’s Canalside Quarter
• Waterway House will feature 320 studio apartments, a gym, padel court, communal dining area, games room, lounges, coworking space and meeting rooms
• VervLife has been selected as operator for the building
