Controversial 200-home plan emerges next to busy Derby roadConcern has been raised after Keepmoat Homes submitted the proposalsView 2 Images Plans have been submitted for new housing on land off Acorn Way (Image: Keepmoat Homes)Controversial plans to build up to 200 homes on “vital” green land next to a busy Derby road have triggered much concern. ‌Keepmoat Homes is seeking permission from Derby City Council to build a “vibrant” estate consisting of dozens of homes off Acorn Way. The application site is towards the Spondon end adjacent to Derby Road but is on Green Wedge land which separates the city suburbs. ‌The sensitivity behind the development is the issue of building on Green Wedge land. “In the new (Local Plan) draft it has remained designated as Green Wedge as part of the Green Belt and Green Wedge Strategy.

Source: Daily Mirror March 05, 2026 10:13 UTC