EFFORTS to build homes on a "long-standing eyesore" in Old Basford have been renewed.

A company had wanted to put 39 houses on the site of a former factory but was turned down earlier this year.

But Crestmont Holdings has gone back to the drawing board and come up with new plans.

The firm's original plans for the former Breconshire Dyeworks were rejected by councillors for unsatisfactory parking arrangements, not having the right mix of house sizes and not showing how 10% of energy would come from renewable sources.

Basford councillor Mick Newton said he would still like to see something built on the site of the old factory, which closed down three years ago.

"It is a long-standing eyesore in Basford," he said. "Overall, the community is in favour of having new homes built.

"But we need to make sure that the plans are right. That is why it was rejected last time. The plans need to be right for all the people here.

"Hopefully, the issues can now be resolved and the work can begin."

The original plans were for six two-bedroom homes and 33 three-bed houses at the site.

The applicants and city council staff held meetings to discuss how the plans could be improved.

The developers have now come up with new proposals. These feature four two-bed homes, 32 three-bed homes and three four-bed ones.

There would be 70 parking spaces provided at the houses.

Trees would be planted to improve the appearance of the area and traffic calming measures will be introduced. The council has been handed an energy statement to explain how the renewable energy target can be met.

Coun Newton added: "The developers have considered the reasons that were given for rejecting the proposals and that is good to see."

The former 100ft-high dyeworks chimney was demolished in March this year.

Nottingham Dyers, which was known as Breconshire Dyeworks, was established in 1973 and specialised in dyeing and finishing socks and tights.

It was forced to close in 2006 after it fell victim to the demise of the British textile and hosiery industry.

marcus.boocock@nottinghameveningpost.co.uk