Vistry has completed the purchase of the former Ryton Park School site in Worksop on which it intends to deliver 95 affordable homes in partnership with Vico Homes.
The nine-acre former school site, which was acquired from Nottinghamshire County Council and Bassetlaw District Council, has been vacant since the buildings were demolished in 2010.
As part of the development, Vistry will deliver more than £1m in local infrastructure contributions, supporting education, healthcare, public transport, libraries, environmental improvements and public open space.
Dave Bradley, managing director of Vistry North Midlands, said: “We are pleased to have completed the purchase of the former Ryton Park School site and to be moving forward with plans to transform this long vacant brownfield land into a new community for Worksop.
“This scheme will deliver 95 high quality affordable homes, helping to meet local housing need while making a lasting positive contribution through new public open space and investment in community infrastructure. Partnership working is central to Vistry’s approach, and we look forward to working with Vico Homes, Nottinghamshire County Council, Bassetlaw District Council and local stakeholders to bring these much-needed homes forward.”
Joel Owen, director of development and growth at Vico Homes, added: “Everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home, and this development will help make that a reality for more local families. Working with Vistry Partnerships is helping us make strong progress towards our goal of delivering 10,000 new affordable homes over the next decade, supported by our recent appointment as a Homes England Strategic Partner. Together, we’re creating homes and communities where customers can put down roots, feel secure and build lasting memories for generations to come.”
James Walker-Gurley, Nottinghamshire County Council’s cabinet member for economic development and asset management, said: “This is great news that this long-vacant site is being brought back into use to deliver much-needed affordable homes for local people and will bring lucrative contracts for the supply chain. The sale of this land will mean funds can be invested back into assets which support council services.
“Longer term, this development will not only provide high quality homes but also generate significant investment in local infrastructure and community facilities, helping to support our continued regeneration of the Manton area and wider Worksop community. This deal also comes off the back of the new £6m building, Harmony House, which is improving facilities for some of the most vulnerable young people in our county.”
Steve Scotthorne, cabinet member for identity, planning and place at Bassetlaw Council, added: “I am delighted to see this long-vacant former school site being brought back into productive use to deliver 95 much-needed affordable homes in Worksop. This development demonstrates how partnership working between the public and private sectors can unlock previously used land, provide high quality housing, and create lasting benefits for our communities. Alongside the new homes, the investment of more than £1m in local infrastructure and public services will help support both existing and future residents.”
