Vistry Omdömen 

No planning permission granted yet but they still see fit to close down a beloved airfield used by many and destroy jobs as well as the airfield I don’t support this company as this is not in the interest of the area

I am deeply concerned about Vistry Homes’ plans to build on the Tollerton Airfield site. While the site is currently safe in its existing use as an airport, the risk arises if the ground is disturbed. The area has a known history of contamination due to post-WWII activities, and adjoining land has already been found to contain Radium-226—a dangerous radioactive material.

Digging into the land for construction could release these contaminants, putting future residents and construction workers at risk. It brings to mind the tragic events depicted in the Netflix series Toxic Town, where land disturbance in Corby in the 1990s led to widespread health issues and birth defects. We cannot allow history to repeat itself here.

I will be writing to my MP to express my strong concerns, and I sincerely hope planning permission is not granted. Vistry Homes must prioritise public health and safety over profit. Disturbing potentially contaminated ground is a risk we simply cannot afford to take.

I'm also so sad to see Chocks Away cafe close despite having no planning permission granted as of yet. To force a business to close especially today when things are so hard financially is absolutely disgraceful. I think Vistry Homes need to reconsider their plans. The neighbouring villages do not want more houses built there and it can only cause many arguments in the future.

I lived adjoining land next to an area that has been identified as contaminated by radium and other lethal chemicals, from 1967 to 1982. In 2016 at only 56 I was diagnosed with Myeloma, which is a blood cancer, and rare in my age. Putting it out there, was this anything to do with the land that my family were farming, that Vistry want to build on at Tollerton.

Shame that there's no option for zero stars! This company should be hanging their heads in shame. Destroying such a well loved and important part of a community with no consultation with local residents and then giving a stock response to any feedback or comments stating that they have taken the feelings of the community into account when they clearly haven't. I suspect they closed the businesses before getting planning permission so that the area they want to develop looks like it's useless and falling into a state of disrepair, making it then easier to get the planning permission. Underhand, evil mean spirited tactics. Shame on you.

Let's start with gross neglect towards the already existing local community and businesses. Closing an independent family run cafe amongst others, they don't even have a plan never mind planning permission. To build on WW2 contaminated land (Think Toxic Town.) is gross neglect towards any future local community. What do vistrygroup get out of this, ahhhh yes ££££££££££ the only thing that matters to them. ABSOLUTELY DISGRACEFUL. SHAME ON YOU.

Shameful organisation.

Why are they saying they have built on contaminated ground before and have no worries about doing it again ?
When at the end of the war they buried old aircrafts in the ground
Would you be comfortable owning a house and garden with contaminated soil ?
Please think about buy a house at Tollerton airport if they do get planning permission for them that is !!

Vistry destroy lives, and

Very helpful customer service - the sales process was really smooth and they fixed any snagging issues quickly and efficiently.

Tollerton airfield set in the Nottinghamshire countryside has an idyllic setting and useful purpose, it is used by light aircraft, air school, the air ambulance (which Vistry will only support during the ‘first phase’ of construction only, what happens after that? And last but not least the chocks away cafe, loved by many which was bullied out of business by Vistry homes whom do not have planning permission.

Not having planning permission yet is an important subject too, the land is highly contaminated by chemicals related to it’s use dating back several decades, if you purchase a property here would you like your children to play in the garden knowing that the ground has been disturbed, releasing whatever is hidden beneath? Obviously these homes are not targeted to the local buyers market.

If you intend to purchase through Vistry ensure you do your research on where the property was built, after all, there’s one thing you can guarantee Vistry care about, and that is PROFIT over people.

When purchasing a home you should consider the ethics of the company you are buying from. If they do not respect local communities, nor tenants on land they have acquired, do you really think that they will treat you with respect?

Absolutely shocking company. Destroying livelihoods, businesses and historic sites in the name of building shoddy houses. The reviews speak for themselves and I am absolutely gutted to be losing a beloved part of our community.

The fact they appear to have changed their name multiple times says it all really.

This company's website says they "develop places people love to live". So why on earth did they buy up the much-loved Tollerton airfield in Nottinghamshire in order to build OVER it and destroy it? If they genuinely cared about places and communities they'd care about the amenities, businesses and attractions that community has access to. But they don't. They just want to throw up yet another identkit, featureless estate and walk away somewhere else with the profits.

Even worse, they've closed this valuable, historic airfield BEFORE they've got anywhere near getting planning permission. It's likely the site will be too contaminated from WW2 activities to safely build homes on anyway - who would want to live on top of some radium? So a unique local attraction and several thriving businesses have been forced to close years ahead of time, and potentially for nothing at all in the end.

The vital air ambulance service which uses the airfield will eventually be homeless too, with no clear alternative to land that's close enough to the A&E department. Lives will no doubt be lost as a result. It's genuinely shocking.

And reading some of the other reviews here it's not like the houses they do build are any good anyway.

If you want to know why this country seems to be going down the drain, parasites like Vistry are part of the problem. Yes we need more homes - but they can be built in many places...airfields and other community assets are unique, and cannot.

Vistry - if you deliberately destroy the assets of the communities you build in, you lower the value and attractiveness of those communities, and thus the value of the homes you build. This is entirely self-defeating. Please stop the rot and display some social responsibility and respect for your customers for a change - build your houses somewhere else, and build them properly.

Vistry put up press statements saying they care about community and communication. That is total fabrication. They are about to destroy Tollerton and despite a collosal number of objections, have not engaged with the people at all. They had a damning reputation before this site was even conceieved but since local people have now lost jobs and businesses as a result of the forced closure, and a beautiful area is about to be ruined for profit it can ONLY get worse. In addition, they are quite happy to put young families at risk, and their employees by interfering in contaminated land.
I will tell everyone: Don't deal with any company associated with Vistry!

Avoid this company!

They don't even have planning permission yet. They closed a lovely family business, and now the airport is next to go.

These crooks claim that they set up local meetings with the community, which never happened, and that they're working closely with other businesses. It's all a bunch of lies to make them sound legit; there wasn't even a single face-to-face discussion.

This company is great at destroying what people spent years building. Thanks for everything.

P.S. Legacy contamination from WWII activities: adjoining land has already been found to be contaminated with Radium-226.

Vistry have not yet received planning permission to build on Tollerton Airfield, but IF they do, please WARN BUYERS the land is toxic. Full of waste from WW2 aircraft. I wouldn’t want my children playing in a garden built on this land.

The reviews speak for themselves! Ending people’s livelihoods and CLOSING a huge part of the local community… and for what? Nothing! NO PLANNING PERMISSION HAS BEEN GRANTED! Shame on you Vistry!!!

Destroying National Infrastructure
Destroying National Transport and airfields.
Destroying STEM Jobs
Not taking into account local feelings and wishes with developments.

Disappointed with large corporate company Vistry homes. Closing business at Tollerton Airfield prior to any planning being granted.

My disappointment and frankly, anger, towards Vistry Group's handling of Nottingham Tollerton Airfield and their subsequent forced closure of the Chocks Away Cafe cannot be overstated. Their actions demonstrate a callous disregard for the local community and a prioritization of profit above all else, leaving a bitter taste in the mouths of many.
For those unfamiliar, Nottingham Tollerton Airfield was more than just a strip of tarmac; it was a vibrant community, a place where aviation enthusiasts gathered, and a local landmark with its own unique charm. At its heart lay the Chocks Away Cafe, a cherished establishment that served as a welcoming hub for pilots, visitors, and locals alike. It was a place of warmth, good food, and camaraderie – a true community asset.
Vistry Group's arrival and subsequent plans for the airfield have been met with understandable concern. However, the manner in which they have seemingly strong-armed the closure of the Chocks Away Cafe feels particularly egregious. Reports from those close to the situation paint a picture of relentless pressure and unreasonable demands placed upon the cafe owners, leaving them with no viable option but to cease trading. This isn't progress; it's corporate bullying, plain and simple.
The loss of the Chocks Away Cafe is a significant blow. It wasn't just a place to grab a coffee; it was the soul of the airfield community. It provided jobs, supported local suppliers, and offered a unique social space that will be sorely missed. Vistry Group's actions have not only deprived individuals of their livelihoods but have also ripped the heart out of a much-loved local institution.
Vistry Group's conduct throughout this process suggests a profound lack of understanding or care for the existing community at Tollerton Airfield. Their focus appears solely on their development plans, with little to no consideration for the human cost of their actions. To force the closure of a thriving local business like the Chocks Away Cafe through what many perceive as bullying tactics is simply unacceptable.
I urge anyone considering purchasing property from Vistry Group in this area, or anywhere for that matter, to take note of their actions at Tollerton Airfield. This is a stark reminder of how corporate interests can, without conscience, dismantle valued community assets. The loss of the Chocks Away Cafe is a tragedy, and Vistry Group bears the responsibility for this devastating blow to the local area. Their actions should be condemned in the strongest possible terms.
Atop all that, the area is a flood plain, there's significant cultural heritage dating back to WW2 on the Airfield, and there is radioactive material on site too.

Not exactly what makes Vistry Group think this is a suitable area to build houses on that people may never afford, and only used for illegal immigrants as part of Labour's plans to ruin the country.

If you have any compassion or sanity in your heads, Vistry, I demand you immediately do the following:
1) Close your planning applications or remove Tollerton Airfield from them.
2) Compensate the owners of Chocks Away Cafe.
3) Publicly apologise for your actions.