Developer criticised for taking 'years' to complete projects

CONCERNS ROADS WOULD NOT BE FINISHED FOR THE NEW RESIDENTS MOVING IN

- By LATIFA YEDROUDJ Local democracy reporter

A DEVELOPER has been accused of taking “years” to fully finish projects in parts of Nottinghamshire - leaving roads incomplete after residents have moved in.

The record of Langridge Homes has been criticised in a Gedling Borough Council meeting, held to discuss one of its latest projects.

The development of 73 homes on the land south of Main Street, in Calverton, was approved during the discussion, but councillors questioned whether anything could be done to make sure it is finished quickly once work starts.

Langridge first submitted the original planning application in April 2018 for 79 houses, with permission granted in April 2021. A new application was later submitted in March 2024 reducing the number of houses to 73.

Councillors approved the plans at the planning committee on Wednesday, April 23. During the meeting, Councillor Jane Walker (Con) raised concerns about the length of time the development might take to finish, and questioned whether more can be done to speed up the process.

She said: “I’m conscious this builder takes much longer than other house-builders. Their projects seem to take years [to complete], Maple Close took years to finish.