Cassidy Group has been given the green light to continue with plans for a mixed-use scheme in Beeston town centre.

The eight-storey scheme is set to breathe life into the derelict site on Station Road with retail and commercial units as well as state-of-the-art student accommodation.

Liam Brennan, of Cassidy Group, said: “We want to reassure the Beeston community that we are committed to creating a building which will benefit the local area a great deal – using sustainable materials and being sensitive to the town centre in terms of what is already there.

“As we have said before, our scheme will offer something fantastic for local students who are currently living in houses in multiple occupation (HMO) in Beeston and this can create problems for people trying to buy in the town.

“Our scheme will help free up homes for families to live in and encourage the use of public transport. Beeston has fantastic infrastructure, and the new development is designed to enhance that.”

The scheme’s planning application was previously turned down by Broxtowe Borough Council in July 2022 because councillors had concerns around parking, the massing of the building, and questions around its sustainability. But the decision was overturned following the developer’s appeal.