A former nursery in Carlton could be transformed into a specialist centre for disabled children under proposals put forward for the site.
A planning application has been submitted to Gedling Borough Council to turn the property in Elm Avenue into an education centre.
The application was made by Footprints Conductive Education Centre (CEC), a charity providing specialist support for children with disibilities.
The application includes an extension to the building and the creation of five parking spaces.
Footprints CEC is currently based at the Iona School in Snienton Dale but the site has been found to be "inadequate" for their needs.
In a design and access statement, architects behind the project said: "Footprints Conductive Education Centre is currently based at the Iona School in Snienton Dale.
"Although only two miles away and on a bus route, the access is significantly poorer, as there is a long steep hill up to the area allocated to Footprints.
"This proposed extension will make the centre more accessible for parents with pushchairs and allow this specialist community facility to stay within the locality."
Footprints CEC is an education charity which provides a programme of education and activity to help with rehabilitation and promote development in young children with neurological impairments.
The application is to demolish the existing brick outbuilding and build a small rear extension to provide a classroom, kitchen and toilet facilities.
The planning application states: "The extensions and proposed alterations to the existing buildings have been carefully considered with regards to scale, massing, materials, and design to avoid undue overshadowing, overbearing, or overlooking so as to not impact on the amenity of local residents.
"We believe the proposed level of activity on the site is appropriate, and will not result in excessive noise or have a negative impact on the amenity of residents.
"The development and proposed usage will make a positive contribution to the local community, and help create an inclusive, attractive environment.
"We consider that the proposed development is appropriate to the setting and will increase the vitality and economic viability of the local centre."
