£3m Derby flat conversion of former swingers club at dilapidated Victorian mill

Work has already started on the ground floor of the Osmaston Works building in DerbyWork has already started on the ground floor of the Osmaston Works building in Derby
Work has already started on the ground floor of the Osmaston Works building in Derby | Poppy PR
The project is set to be completed by 2025, enhancing the city's housing landscape

Osmaston Works building at a dilapidated Victorian mill in Derby is set to be converted into 64 flats by summer 2025. 

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Planning permission has been granted for the £3m conversion of the building on Osmaston Road which was formerly home to adult swingers’ club The Attic.

Nottingham-based Swish Architecture submitted the planning application on behalf of mill owner ALB Group to fully regenerate the site, creating housing for the area.

In addition to the planned 64 one- and two-bed apartments, ALB Group will be refurbishing a two-bed terraced home on the site.

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There will be a gym on the ground floor of the three-storey mill building and parking bays for residents.

The development which is expected to be completed by next summer represents the start of a two-phase project. 

The second phase which is yet to be registered for planning, involves the construction of a stand-alone apartment block of around 40 units with associated parking.

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Arran Bailey, managing director of Nottingham-based ALB Group, said: “Together with Swish Architecture, we have worked extremely closely with the team at Derby City Council to agree a scheme that will really benefit this area of Derby.

“We’re delighted that our plans have been approved and look forward to delivering this much-needed housing – as well as creating a much brighter future for this impressive piece of Derby’s industrial heritage.”

Remedial works have already begun on the ground floor of the imposing mill building under a ‘permitted development’ agreement that had previously been granted.

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Nottingham-based Hallsgrove Construction Limited has been appointed as the main contractor for the project.

The refurbishment of the main mill building will include the installation of new aluminium double-glazed windows to the front elevation, to ensure the end-result is in keeping with the existing heritage while providing an essential modern thermal upgrade.

ALB Group is no stranger to reclaiming and regenerating large-scale historical buildings that have fallen into disrepair.

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In recent years it has successfully transformed Draycott’s Victoria Mill into 73 luxury apartments.

The project will see 64 apartments in one- and two-bedroom configurationsThe project will see 64 apartments in one- and two-bedroom configurations
The project will see 64 apartments in one- and two-bedroom configurations | Poppy PR

The firm has also submitted a planning application for the £4m refurbishment and restoration of the historic Bridge Mills complex in Long Eaton.

Having purchased the site more than three years ago, ALB Group is now seeking to convert the space that has up to now, been occupied by businesses into 82 residential apartments. 

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It will continue to offer short-term lets to businesses while the planning process is underway.

ALB Group is also behind the transformation of Nottingham’s Bridlesmith Gate, having purchased more than a dozen buildings in the street, now filled with a vibrant mixture of new business tenants.

Arran said: “Many developers are fearful of taking on historic building conversions, as it is so much easier to create new-build schemes.

“But we are determined to protect the amazing heritage of our local towns and cities.

“It’s a genuine buzz for us when we see our work breathe new life into these often run-down areas.”

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