In celebration of what makes the community of Cotgrave special, Allison Homes has revealed that its upcoming development will be named “Hayes View” in honour of local hero Ernest Hayes.
Members of Cotgrave Town Council, including Councillor Sam Mitchell, who is also Chairman of the local Royal British Legion branch, as well as Councillor Richard Butler, Councillor Leo Healy and Councillor Stuart Ellis, joined the developer to celebrate the start of construction on the new housing development, with show homes expected to launch in spring 2026.
Corporal Ernest Hayes, who was born in Cotgrave in 1898, won three Military Medals for his service in the British Army in the First World War. There were only 179 other soldiers, out of a total of 115,600, to be awarded the Medal three times. In honour of this achievement, the national homebuilder was inspired to immortalise his name at the new community of 45 homes.
Karl Edwards, Managing Director for Allison Homes in the East Midlands, said:
“It’s fantastic to be able to recognise this remarkable local person, with the help of local councillors, as we mark the start of this exciting new development in Cotgrave. There is already a brilliant sense of community here, and this name acts as a symbol of our efforts to build on that.”
Located on Hollygate Lane, the scheme has been designed using thoughtfully applied materials that are sympathetic to the local area, with elements including brick-arched heads and dentil brick detailing. This design is combined with energy-efficient features in each home that deliver the ideal blend of modern living and historic charm.
With a commitment to contribute more than £550,000 towards the infrastructure in Cotgrave, naming the site after one of its greatest heroes was a natural choice to confirm the developer’s dedication to the area.
Karl added: “With carefully considered materials and designs, we are bringing a different offering to the table that complements the mix of new homes currently on the market and the second-hand market, while addressing the needs of local people.”
Allison Homes is HBF 5-Star rated and was awarded the In-house Gold Award for 94% customer satisfaction this year, cementing its status as a trusted homebuilder.
