Plans to turn a former city centre office building into residential accommodation have left some residents cold, who were hoping for something different in the area.
Chartwell House, on Hounds Gate, has been earmarked for conversion but the thought of new homes on the site, especially student accommodation with similar developments nearby, has left many seeing it as a missed opportunity.
Natasha Graham, 30, a sales assistant from Strelley told Nottinghamshire Live:
"I don't mind student accommodation in general but if it is for students [Chartwell House] , there's no need for more student accommodation there, that wouldn't make sense to me.
"I do agree that there's a lot of accommodation in the city but I suppose that's because it's easier for students. I wonder what they'll do with it, it's shame it's been closed for so long, it could have been anything."
Phil Watson, 59, retired and from Chilwell also told Nottinghamshire Live that while he was happy to see progress he wondered if it was an chance missed for something different.
"I think something should have been done with it a long time ago," said Mr Watson.
"If it's student accommodation, I don't want to know but I like the pubs around around here, maybe it could be a gallery that adds to the others in the area."
Louise Smith, a full time mum who lives near the city centre, said she had hoped it could be something to help benefit parents like her.
"Maybe something for kids, like a soft play area," she said.
"That would be nice and there could be a cafe in there for mums, there's not many things around like that any more. I know it will probably be accommodation and houses are needed but we also need other services too."
DLP Planning, who are acting on behalf of applicants 9 Property Group Limited, said: "The scheme will provide high quality, sustainable development, positively contributing and providing wider benefits to the local community, services, businesses, and social infrastructure.
"The development will also boost housing supply and make a positive contribution to the City’s strategic housing needs, sitting comfortably within and supporting Nottingham City Centre."
The plan involves the creation of 14 apartments, with accommodation extending into the roof space.
The site had previously been advertised by Savills as being for sale at £795,000, or available for rent at £84,000 per year.
