The East Midlands Development Agency EMDA has submitted an outline planning application for the redevelopment of the 370 acre Gedling colliery site as a sustainable community. Plans include a mixed-use scheme with 1,120 new houses, retail units, a school, and health centre as well as recreation and open space.
The colliery closed in 1991 and has remained derelict ever since. EMDA have been working on the redevelopment proposals with the County and City councils as well as Gedling Borough Council. Plans also include improvements to road and transport links to the area.