The owner of a derelict building in Nottingham, known for its dilapidated state, has revealed that plans for its redevelopment have been halted. Dr. Balvinder Mehat, who owns the former Irwin Business Centre, intended to use funds from the East Midlands Mayor's housing program to begin construction, but his application was rejected. The site, plagued by fires and vandalism, has been vacant since 2008.
The owner of an infamous Nottingham eyesore has issued an update on its long-awaited transformation, revealing that a rescue plan for the site has been thwarted. Dr Balvinder Mehat, who owns the derelict former Irwin Business Centre in Church Street, Basford, previously said its regeneration would finally start at the beginning of 2024, years after plans were approved for it to be turned into housing.
"We have liaised with Nottingham City Council and applied for the East Midlands Combined Authority Brownfield Housing Fund in the hope to develop this site. Unfortunately, we were not successful in our bid and we continue to work closely with Nottingham City Council and other providers with a view to develop this site."
As well as last year's fire, which added to the damage caused by vandals and a lack of maintenance over the past two decades, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has recorded several rubbish fires at the empty Basford building. Young children and squatters have also been spotted inside the structure, according to locals.
A Nottingham City Council spokesperson said: “Council officers have been monitoring this site due to its condition and prominent position, for a number of years. The council has encouraged the owner to develop the site and tried to engage with them on a number of occasions as we did with the previous owner."
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