Fairham
| Fairham | |
|---|---|
| Suburb | |
 Alvaredus estate, January 2026 | |
  Fairham Location within Nottinghamshire | |
| Area | 2.452 km2 (0.947 sq mi) |
| Founded | 25 January 2018[a][1] |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NOTTINGHAM |
| Postcode district | NG11 |
| Dialling code | 0115 |
| Police | Nottinghamshire |
| Fire | Nottinghamshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
Fairham is a suburb and planned community in the borough of Rushcliffe in Nottinghamshire. Described as an urban extension of Nottingham,[2] it is located directly to the south of Clifton and roughly 4.5 miles (7.2 km) south-west of Nottingham's city centre and is set to be approximately 245.2 hectares (606 acres) in area.
History
The earliest mentions of Fairham were in Rushcliffe Borough Council's local plan, adopted during December 2014, where it was simply referred to as a "sustainable urban extension" to the south of Clifton.[3] The outline planning permission for Fairham, under the working title "Fairham Pastures", was granted by the council on 25 January 2018 as part of a scheme to create up to 13,500 new homes by 2028, with the suburb providing 3,000.[1] Plans for a nearby business park were also approved in addition.[4] Development would begin in 2020, led by Homes England and Clowes Developments, with the first houses built in early 2024.[5][6] ADAM Architecture would serve as the site's urban designer.[7]
A short extension of the Nottingham Express Transit beyond Clifton South into Fairham was being investigated by mid-2018.[8] In March 2025, the East Midlands Combined County Authority approved £300,000 for a feasibility study into potential expansions for the transit, with the suburb being one of the possible candidates.[9]
On 7 June 2025, Rushcliffe Borough Council consulted residents within the Barton in Fabis civil parish on whether Fairham should become its own civil parish, with 97% of respondents agreeing. The new council for Fairham is planned to be formed after the 2027 United Kingdom local elections.[10][11]
References
- ^ a b Breese, Chris. "Council approves 3,000-home development south of Clifton". Notts TV. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
- ^ "Homes England signs deal to build 3000 homes in Nottinghamshire". gov.uk. Homes England. 9 May 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
- ^ "Rushcliffe Local Plan Part 1: Core Strategy" (PDF). Rushcliffe Borough Council. p. 16. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ^ Barlow, Jamie (2 February 2021). "Vision Express' pledge to relocate to business park at huge new £800m neighbourhood near Clifton". Nottingham Post. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
- ^ "Contractor appointed for first phase of infrastructure works on £800 million Fairham scheme". Fairham, Nottingham. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
- ^ Hartley, Joshua (26 March 2025). "Supermarket to create over 400 jobs next to new 3,000-home estate". Nottinghamshire Live. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "Fairham Sitewide Design Code" (PDF). ADAM Architecture. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
- ^ Toulson, Gemma (15 July 2018). "New tram extension from Clifton could be on the way - with other routes also being considered". Nottingham Post. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
- ^ Casswell, Hugh (12 March 2025). "Tram network could extend to Gedling". BBC News. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
- ^ "Views sought on possible separation of Fairham from Barton in Fabis parish". Rushcliffe Borough Council. West Bridgford Wire. 7 June 2025.
- ^ "Residents asked for views on possible creation of a council for Fairham". Rushcliffe Borough Council. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
Notes
- ^ Date of the approval of planning permission.
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