Historic Derbyshire mill sites converted into new affordable homes

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 3 Nov, 09:37 · Archive

Derbyshire planners have approved schemes converting historic mill sites into affordable housing.

Derbyshire planners have approved multiple schemes to convert historic mill sites into housing. One former lace mill site has been transformed into 109 affordable homes, described as bringing 'much needed affordable housing to the local community'.

A separate scheme approved by planners involves renovating a former cotton mill and demolishing its old outbuildings in countryside areas to make way for 36 new homes. The projects represent the redevelopment of redundant industrial buildings into residential accommodation across the county.

How it is being reported

• Derbyshire planners approve scheme to convert historic mill site into 36 new homesPlanners have given the go-ahead for developers to renovate a former cotton mill and demolish its old outbuildings in countryside to help make way for 36 new homes.Ilkeston Advertiser · 3 Nov, 08:51
• Derbyshire planners approve scheme to convert historic mill site into 36 new homesPlanners have given the go-ahead for developers to renovate a former cotton mill and demolish its old outbuildings in countryside to help make way for 36 new homes.Buxton Advertiser · 3 Nov, 08:51
• Former Derbyshire lace mill site transformed into 109 affordable homes“It’s wonderful to finally see these properties ready for people to start calling their home, bringing much needed affordable housing to the local community.”Ilkeston Advertiser · 1 Nov, 12:49

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