We are pleased to see the continued momentum at Trent Basin in Nottingham, as our updated designs for the next phase of this landmark riverside neighbourhood have been approved.

The proposals, brought forward by Blueprint Regeneration – a joint venture between Thriving Investments and Nottingham City Council – will deliver 79 new homes, with a revised focus on three and four bedroom houses to meet growing demand for family living in the city.

The newly approved phase has been secured through a Section 73 application, introducing updates to the layout, landscaping and housing mix. The design builds on the established principles of Trent Basin – prioritising pedestrians and shared public spaces, while drawing inspiration from its riverside setting.

The spatial configuration of the masterplan has been informed by both the industrial heritage of Trent Basin and domestic waterside precedents like Delft in the Netherlands. The masterplan supports a shift in scale, with thresholds that define a sequence from the basin edge to sheltered domestic courtyards within, as depicted in Pieter de Hooch’s famous 17th-century paintings of Delft. The design also reflects the red and blue brick domestic architecture of Nottingham and the East Midlands, as well as the more exuberant use of these materials by the local 19th-century Arts and Crafts architect Watson Fothergill.

A people-first approach remains central, with integrated pedestrian and cycle routes throughout the development, alongside a new footbridge across the River Trent to further strengthen connectivity across the city.

Trent Basin will become a distinctive waterside community that supports low-carbon living, encourages social interaction and responds to the needs of residents. The latest proposals ensure the development remains viable while meeting current housing needs. 

Trent Basin forms part of Nottingham City Council’s wider Waterside regeneration programme, supporting the long-term transformation of the city’s riverfront.