Conservation Area Housing Approved

Plans to demolish derelict outbuildings and create flats behind Ruddington’s old butcher’s shop have been passed by Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC). As we reported in February, the (then) empty premises and land behind it were bought last year by village entrepreneur Brian Perkins (of ‘Victoria Properties’) who is already the owner/landlord of several of Ruddington’s other shops. His company was responsible for the concept and construction of the adjacent ‘Courtyard’ precinct, off High Street, completed in September 2020. His newly approved redevelopment to the rear of the existing retail unit at 15, Church Street…

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Dwellings Pending For Allen Vending?

The distinctive premises of a former Ruddington beverage vending machine supplier would be turned into residential accommodation under plans submitted to Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC). {PLEASE SEE JAN 2020 UPDATE BELOW*} Allen Vending ceased trading from our village after rival company GEM Vending acquired the Ruddington company in September 2018 and moved all its operations to Langley Mill. Now an application’s been submitted on behalf of Robert Allen for its old site at the corner of High Street and Kirk Lane to be converted into five flats. Under proposals by Tan Designs Ltd…

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