Nottingham War Rooms

Nottinghamshire

Beechdale, Nottingham

Hamilton Russell Harper (a Langcroft Group company) has been selected by Homes England (the government body responsible for housing development and asset sales) as the chosen purchaser and delivery arm of the Nottingham War Rooms. The selection of Hamilton Russell Harper went through a structured tender process where firms had to submit their plans and there were several approval stages in the process. This site will now be developed for 104 residential homes, alongside an exciting refurbishment of the Nottingham War Rooms building. Hamilton Russell Harper have completed the design work and will provide a robust platform for optimising the potential of the whole site. The planning permission was granted December 2026, which now means the development of the site will commence with new homes targeted to be ready and occupied by April 2027. Our goal extends beyond constructing exceptional properties; we aim to contribute value to the communities we invest in, fostering growth and prosperity.

Recognising the historical significance of the Nottingham War Rooms, we have assembled a team of experts with diverse specialisations. From cold war history to the intricate Lamson Tube Exchange System, architecture, engineering, and construction, our collaborators bring a wealth of knowledge to fully realise the potential of this iconic building. This multifaceted approach ensures that every aspect of the project receives the attention and expertise it deserves.

Once the new building is completed, the bunker will be transformed into a multi-use community and enterprise hub with flexible workspaces, media studios and food/drink amenities. Spaces will be created to not only preserve history but also serve as valuable assets for the betterment of our communities. We look forward to the positive impact that our partnerships will have on the Nottingham War Rooms project and the people it aims to benefit.

KEY PARTNER(s)

Homes England / East Midlands Housing Group

UNITS / SCALE

104 affordable homes (delivered for EMH Group) + 44,000 sq ft commercial/heritage space on 3 hectares

STATUS

Acquisition completed March 2026. Planning granted December 2024. New homes targeted for occupation April 2027.

Build

Langcroft has entered into a JCT build contract worth for the regeneration of the iconic Grade II listed War Rooms building with the client, and will be on site in March 2026.

Master Developer

Architects

Planning Consultants