Leicestershire Builder Magazine: April 2022 by Michael Wilkinson

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Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@buildermagazines.co.uk • Web: www.buildermagazines.co.uk • APRIL 2022 UK House Price New video highlights £2 billion of recent Latest Index summary: Jan 2022 and planned investment in Leicester Headline

statistics for January 2022

The average price of a property in the UK was:

£273,762

The annual price change for a property in the UK was:

9.6%

The monthly price change for a property in the UK was:

0.4%

The monthly index figure (January 2015 = 100) for the UK was:

143.6 MAJOR schemes that make up more than £2 billion of private and public sector investment already made, or proposed in Leicester, can be seen in a new video. The video – which uses computer generated images to take the viewer on a fly-through of the city – is being used to promote development opportunities to potential investors. It highlights a wide range of regeneration schemes recently completed in Leicester, as well as some of those proposed or in the planning stage. Ongoing and completed projects referenced include the City Mayor’s Connecting Leicester scheme, which has seen the transformation of the city centre thanks to improved connectivity and high-quality public realm improvements. TURN TO PAGE 2 ...>

Estimates for the most recent months are provisional and are likely to be updated as more data is incorporated into the index. House price growth was strongest in Wales, where prices increased by 13.9% in the year to January 2022. The lowest annual growth was in London, where prices increased by 2.2% in the year to January 2022. TURN TO PAGE 2 ...>

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Syston bungalow with site for 5 dwellings ASTON & Co are offering for sale a four-bed detached bungalow with a plot to the rear with outline planning permission (ref: P/20/1856/2) for five dwellings.

The property is located at Barkby Road, Syston, Leicester. Price on application – contact Aston & Co on 0116 260 7788 or email: syston@astonandco.co.uk

LEICESTER Video - from page 1 The regeneration of Leicester Waterside including the development of two new hotels, high- spec offices, the restoration of Grand Central Station and a new public square - carried out by Charles Street Buildings in partnership with the city council – is also shown. Other schemes featured are The University of Leicester’s development of Freemen’s Common and Leicester Space Park; Mattioli Woods’ office on New Walk Place and Aimrock Holding’s nearby Gresham aparthotel developments; the joint housing venture between Keepmoat Homes and the city council next to the Grand Union Canal; and the Leicester Tiger’s Brooklyn Hotel on Aylestone Road.

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Planned new schemes include the development of Leicester’s railway station and surrounding area, and new high quality manufacturing spaces and light industrial units at Pioneer Park and Blackbird Road. The proposed expansion of Leicester City Football Club’s King Power Stadium is also featured. Leicester City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby said: “This video demonstrates very clearly the success of public and private sector partnerships in the city, and what can be achieved with a shared vision and aims. “It also shows the success Leicester and the council have had in attracting funding from a wide range of sources including the Government’s Levelling up Fund, and the Department for Transport’s Transforming Cities Fund. “Economic growth in a city is vital for job creation and the prosperity of its residents. Leicester still has huge potential for further growth that others can be part of, and this will be an important tool to help us make the most of that potential.” The full video can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=5_7_kzaJPrE The council’s inward investment team can be contacted at 0116 454 1220, by emailing enquiries@investinleicester.com, or visit the Invest in Leicester website.

LATEST House Price Index News from page 1 The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ (RICS’) February 2022 UK Residential Market Survey reported that home sales strengthened in February along with a pick-up in new buyer enquiries, despite the Bank of England’s decision to increase interest rates. The Bank of England’s Agents’ summary of business conditions 2021 Q4 reported ongoing strong demand for housing and a shortage of properties for sale, which pushed up prices. The UK Property Transactions Statistics showed that in January 2022, on a seasonally adjusted basis, the estimated number of transactions of residential properties with a value of £40,000 or greater was 106,990. This is 10.6% lower than a year ago (January 2021). Between December 2021 and January 2022, UK transactions increased by 5.1% on a seasonally adjusted basis, following a large increase in the month prior. The Bank of England’s Money and Credit January 2022 release reported that mortgage approvals for house purchases (an indicator of future lending) rose to 74,000 in January 2022, up from 71,000 in December 2021. This is above the pre-pandemic 12-month average up to February 2020 of 66,700 and the highest since July 2021 (75,900).

CGI of The Claythorpe I style apartment at Farriers Reach, Rutland Run by specialist market research company In-house Research, the awards are wholly independent and based purely on customer satisfaction. Every customer is given the chance to complete the survey, giving them a fair and equal opportunity to provide feedback on their experience of buying aIn-house Research has been measuring customer satisfaction in the new build industry since 1998, specialising in capturing the voice of the customer. Over the last 20 years, they have grown to become the biggest independent research company in the field. The Gold Award is given to companies that achieved a customer recommendation score of 90% or above, based on feedback from customers who completed the survey in 2021. Overall, 94% of customers surveyed said that they would recommend Allison Homes based on their experience. In Allison Homes’ Central region, which is run from its headquarters office in Bourne, Lincolnshire, 92% of customers said they would recommend the housebuilder to friends and family. John Anderson, Group Chief Executive of Allison Homes, said: “We are thrilled to have been awarded this Gold Award by In-house Research, in recognition of our commitment to customer satisfaction. “Our primary goal has always been to make our customers happy at every step of the home buying journey, from making sure the purchasing process is seamless to ensuring the homes our customers settle down in are of the highest quality. It is brilliant to see those efforts have paid off”.

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IHS/ Markit UK Construction PMI® IHS Markit CIPS UK/ CIPS Construction PMI Total Activity Index Fastest rise in construction output for eight months Fastest rise in construction output for eight months

Leicester City Mr P Dattani (c/o Agent: Jayesh Vaja, 1078A Melton Road, Syston, Leicester LE7 2NN) – Change of use and alterations to ground floor to for one two-bed student flat at front and a one-bed student flat at rear plus first floor extension to form further one-bed student flat – at 102 London Road, Leicester LE2 0QS. Mr Hamid Abassi (c/o Agent: Stephen Wells, 15a Church Lane, Leicester LE2 3WG) – Change of use from shop and flat to one-bed house (38 Oxford Road) and twobed house (64 Montague Road) – at 64 Montague Road, Leicester LE2 1TH. Dosanjh (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects Ltd, Regent House, 7 Upper King Street, Leicester LE1 6XB) – Demolition and replacement of existing building to provide retail and office space at ground floor, and 7 self-contained flats at first and second floors – at 200 Uppingham Road, Leicester LE5 0QG. Mr Kanda (c/o Agent: Mr Tailor, DT Designs Ltd, 74A Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) – Change of use to mixed use including up to 2 flats – at 35-37 Church Gate, Leicester LE1 3AL. Mr Malik (c/o Agent: Anthony Jones, Halford Jones Architecture Ltd, 34a Park Hill Drive, Aylestone, Leicester LE2 8HR) – Change of use from single dwellinghouse to 2 self-contained flats – at 33 Tewkesbury Street, Leicester LE3 5HQ. Aimrock Leicester Investments Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr Chris May, Howes Percival, 3 The Osiers Business Park, Laversall Way, Braunstone Town, Leicester LE19 1DX) – Notification of proposed change of use from offices to 105 flats – at Wellington House, 29 Albion Street & 22-32 Wellington Street, Leicester LE1 6GD. AE Investments Ltd (c/o: 1211 Melton Road, Syston, Leicester LE7 2JT) – Change of use from offices to 3 self-contained flats – at 35A Arruga House, Millstone Lane, Leicester LE1 5JN. Mr Hamida Mayet (c/o Agent: Dennis Dziko, Volta Designs, 7175 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ) - Proposed change of use to 2 one-bed flats – at 1A Garfield Street, Leicester LE4 5GF.

Key findings

IHS Markit / CIPS UK Construction PMI Total Activity Index

Growth led by marked and accelerated rise in Key findings

housing activity • Growth led by marked and accelerated rise in housing activity Input cost inflation dips to 11-month low

• Input cost inflation dips to 11-month low Business confidence eases to softest since • Business confidence eases to softest since January 2021 January 2021

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'07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 '15 '16 '17 '18 '19 '20 '21 '22 FEBRUARY PMI® DATA indicated that business Sources: IHS Markit, CIPS. activity gained momentum across the UK Data were collected 10-25 February 2022. construction sector. Building companies February PMI® data indicated that business activity gained commented on stronger client demand in line with the commentedmomentum on the strongest in output since mid-2021 amidactivity stronger across the UK rise construction sector. Building recovery in economic and newclient projects being brought confidence companies and work on new commented on theprojects strongest risecommencing. in output since to tender.

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Resilient pipelines new work were highlighted a steep Construction projects companies continued to report widespread supply constraints and ofrapidly increasing input by costs, commencing. Construction companies continued to in inputThat buying across the construction sector during though the ratereport of inflation in the latter was the for 11 rise months. said, ongoing disruption dampened widespread supply constraints andleast rapidlysevere increasing February. The latest expansion was the fastest for seven the year-aheadinput outlook activity, with confidence at the since January 2021. costs, for though the rate of inflation in the latter waslowest the months and commonly reflected pre-purchasing ahead of least severe for 11 months. That said, ongoing disruption

new project alsoregistered increased at59.1 a sharp The headline dampened seasonally adjusted IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI® starts. Total Staffing Activitylevels Index in the year-ahead outlook for activity, with confidence pace,rise extending the sequence of jobThe creation to 13 months. February, up from insince January signal a robust and accelerated in output volumes. headline index at the56.3 lowest Januaryto2021. Around 36% of the survey panel reported longer delivery has now posted above the seasonally neutral 50.0 threshold in each ofUK the last 13 months. The headline adjusted IHS Markit/CIPS times among suppliers in February, while only 4% saw an

Construction Activity commercial Index registered 59.1(58.4) in House building (index atPMI® 61.5)Total replaced work as the best performing category of construction improvement. Delays were overwhelmingly linked to driver February, up fromincrease 56.3 in January to signal awork robust andthe strongest and material as well Commercial as international shipping work in February. The latest in residential was forshortages, eight months. accelerated rise in output volumes. The headline index has delays. That said, the number of construction firmslast reporting construction also a quicker pace than inineach January, the rate of growth the sharpest since July. nowexpanded posted aboveatthe neutral 50.0 threshold of the withlonger lead times for deliveries was down from a peak of 77% Meanwhile, civil engineering activity (index at 57.5) increased at an accelerated pace that was the strongest since last 13 months. in mid-2021. June 2021. House building (index at 61.5) replaced commercial work Reflective of widespread delivery delays, latest data signalled

(58.4) as the best performing construction workin theanother New order growth accelerated for thecategory fourth of month running latest rapid survey period to extend rise in input prices, thoughthe the current rate of inflation in February. The latest increase in residential work was an 11-month Thelast increase in purchase sequence of expansion to 21 months. Moreover, the rate of growtheased wastothe fastest low. since August as prices was the strongest for eight months. Commercial construction often rising rawin material and commodity construction companies commented client demand line attributed with the to recovery economic activity prices and also expanded at a quicker on pacestronger than in January, with the in amid supply shortages, alongside a lack of transport capacity. new projects being tosharpest tender.since last July. Meanwhile, civil rate ofbrought growth the Finally, the near-term outlook for construction activity

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Around 36% of the survey panel reported longer delivery times among suppliers in February, while only 4% saw an improvement. Delays were overwhelmingly linked to driver and material shortages, as well as international shipping delays. That said, the number of construction firms reporting longer lead times for deliveries was down from a peak of 77% in mid-2021. Reflective of widespread delivery delays, latest data signalled another rapid rise in input prices, though the rate of inflation eased to an 11-month low. The increase in purchase prices was often attributed to rising raw material and commodity prices amid supply shortages, alongside a lack of transport capacity.

Finally, the near-term outlook for construction activity remained positive in February. Just under half of the survey panel (48%) forecast an increase in output during the year ahead, while only 9% predicted a fall. That said, the overall degree of optimism eased to the softest since January 2021 as firms cited concerns about the impact of rising costs and supply shortages.

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Mr Sandip Chauhan (c/o Agent: Dennis Dziko, Volta Designs, 7175 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2h 9JQ) – Change of use of two houses in multiple occupation to 5 one-bed flats and a two-bed flat, construction of two singlestorey rear extensions and dormer extension to rear – at 3-5 Bramley Road, Leicester LE3 9DA. Mastermind Ventures 1 Ltd (c/o Agent: Ms Linda Wright, Planitwright Ltd, Suite G, 112 Market Street, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 3AZ) – Change of use and conversion of existing first, second and third floors of building from office to 8 residential flats – at 7-9 Royal House, Horsefair Street, Leicester LE1 5BS.

Hinckley & Bosworth Mr & Mrs H Fisher (c/o Agent:David Keyte, DK Planning & Development Ltd, Suite K, The Old Dutch Barn, West End Offices Suites, Grove Lane, Stonehouse GL10 3GE) – Change of use of two agricultural buildings to create 5 dwellinghouses – at Frog Hall Farm, Crow Lane, Sheepy Magna, Atherstone, Warks. CV9 3QX. Mr Richard Andrews (c/o Agent: Mark Geraghty, HSSP Architects Ltd, Pera Innovation Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PB) – Conversion of an existing agricultural building into 2 new residential dwellings – at The Elms Farm, Dadlington Lane, Stapleton, Leics. LE9 8JL. Ms A Genco (c/o Agent: Matthew Gilbert, The Planning Consultancy, Bridge Farm, Sarn, Malpas SY14 7LN) – Residential development of 110 dwellings with associated access, open space and landscaping – at land east of The Common, Barwell, Leics. Highfield Seeds Ltd (c/o Agent: Mark Rose, Rose EP, 97 Over Lane, Belper, Derby DE56 0HN) – Erection of agricultural storage building – at Highfield Seeds Ltd, Peckleton Lane, Desford, Leics. LE9 9JU. Old Mill Homes (c/o Agent: DCI Architecture Ltd, The Rural Design Office, Snarestone Road, Barns Heath Farm, Appleby Magna DE12 7AJ) - Conversion of storage buildings to 4 dwellings with external alterations and extensions and detached triple garage – at Mill House, Higham Lane, Stoke Golding, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 6JH.

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RESPONDING to the spring statement CITB’s Strategy and Policy Director Steve Radley said: “The inclusion of insulation in the statement today is of real interest for us and industry. Meeting Net Zero in construction is demand-led and the removal of VAT on energy saving materials is likely to cause a significant increase in the need for low-carbon skills. “This tax cut will help to create the confidence industry needs to invest in retrofit training. “The Chancellor said the government will be looking at the issue of employment training in the private sector, which will be reviewed as part of the government’s new tax plan, including assessing whether the Apprenticeship Levy is “doing enough”. “CITB will continue to work with the government on apprenticeship levy reform as apprenticeships are the main route for employers in our industry to get the skilled workforce they need in recovery. Apprenticeship starts are recovering but it’s vital that we continue to drive numbers up. Critical to this will be building on recent reforms of the Apprenticeship Levy Pledge Service to ensure unspent levy funds from larger companies can be accessed by small employers to provide more apprenticeships.”

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STURGIS SNOW & ASTILL are offering for sale the Former Carmel Chapel at Wolsey Lane, Fleckney, Leics. LE8 8BR. The property comprises a detached former chapel constructed about 150 years ago ofsolid brick walls with a pitched and hipped slate covered roof. To the rear is a single-storey 1970s extension providing toilets and a boiler room. The property has been re-roofed by the current owner including a double glazed opening roof light in conservation style, and in accordance with the planning consent. Under planning ref: 17/01021/ FUL, planning permission has been granted for a change of use of the chapel to a residential dwelling. The insertion of the roof light is deemed by the planning officer to be commencement of development, such that the consent remains extant. Offers over £200,000 are invited, subject to contract. For more information, contact Sturgis Snow & Astill on 0116 255 5999 or email: info@sturgissnowandastill.co.uk

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Redevelopment of Coalville’s Marlborough Square given go-ahead Mr Rutter (c/o Agent: Richard Newey, Brown & Co Fox Bennett, 6 Lewis Court, Thorpe Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester LE19 1SD) – Conversion of existing agricultural building into 2 self-contained dwellings – at New Parks Farm, Stapleton Lane, Kirkby Mallory, Leics. LE9 7QJ. Mrs Karen Waldron (c/o Agent: Mark Geraghty, HSSP Architects Ltd, Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PB) – Proposed 3 residential dwellings in land to rear of application site with access from Breach Lane – at 223 Station Road, Earl Shilton, Leics. LE9 7GG. Mr Utkarsh Thakkar (c/o Agent: Dennis Dziko, Volta Designs, 7175 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ) – Change of use of offices to 9 residential apartments and the construction of a twostorey roof extension – at 15 New Buildings, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1HN. Elan Homes & Janet Susan Grayson and Nigel Lockley (c/o Agent: Richard Gee, Roman Summer Associates Ltd, Haweswater House, Waterfold Business Park, Bury, Lancs. BL9 7BR) – Erection of 92 dwellings (18 affordable homes) with associated garages and refuse storage, private gardens and communal open space – at New Barn Farm, Kirkby Road, Barwell, Leics. LE9 8FT.

Melton Borough Mr John Houghton (c/o Agent: Philip Best, HSSP Architects Limited, Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PB) – Erection of two-storey mixed-use building including plant room, camp site storage, utilities block, cafe, shop and office – at Houghty’s Limited, The Grange Garden Centre, Melton Road, Asfordby Hill, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 3QU. Mr Cyril David Ward (c/o: 2 Pall Mall, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 1RR) – Proposed new toilet and changing room facilities for members and visiting teams – at Melton Outdoor Bowls Club, Bowling Green, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0FA.

THE CREATION of a new pedestrian space for outdoor markets and events in Marlborough Square will finally start this year after councillors voted to press ahead with the scheme. After a number of years involving detailed design and discussion, the final plans to redesign Marlborough Square have been approved by North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC). The scheme has been a key commitment for NWLDC since plans were drawn up in 2018, but it has suffered delays because of the complexity and detail involved in the project. NWLDC Cabinet unanimously approved plans for the square in February, with Full Council agreeing the budget for the work at its recent meeting. Subject to final approval from Leicestershire County Council highways, work will start this year. The scheme is expected to cost £2.7 million. With contractors soon to be appointed, work should start in early summer, and it is hoped the square will be completed by early 2023. The redesign includes: • A central outdoor market and events space • High-quality street furniture including bins and bus shelters • Bespoke seating inspired by the National Forest • Raised planting • Feature LED lighting • Granite paving • Introduction of a one-way traffic system • Limited vehicle access to the northern part of the square.

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Site with consent for 52-bed student scheme in Loughborough Classic Picture Frames (c/o Agent: David Gladstone, Hickman & Smith Architects, LCB Depot, 31 Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1RE) – Demolition of existing building and construction of 2½ storey building to match ridge and eaves heights of neighbouring buildings; ground floor to remain as retail unit with associated workshop and upper floors to consist of 2 two-bed flats – at rear of 44 Nottingham Street, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 1NW.

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Mr R Tosar (c/o Agent: Peter Icke, Gould Singleton Partnership, Earls Way, Halesowen B63 3HR) Erection of two storey and single storey front extensions and erection of a part single/part two storey rear extensionto provide new consulting rooms, treatment rooms, new pharmacy and supporting admin space - at Market Harborough Medical Centre, 67 Coventry Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 9BX. Williams Homes (c/o Agent: Ryan Gettings, The Old Telephone Exchange, Albert Street, Rugby CV21 2SA) - Erection of 21 dwellings (Variation of approved plans) - at land adjacent to Meadowside, Rugby Road, Swinford, Leics. Mr Tallis (c/o Agent: Kevin Walters, Walters Architects, Suite 2.21, St Martins House, 7 Peacock Lane, Leicester LE1 5PZ) – Demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of a two storey building to provide a farm manager’s office and an annexe to the main house – at Manor Farm, 65 Main Street, Frolesworth, Leics. LE17 5EE. Glenmere Timber Property Ltd (c/o Agent: Mark Winklewski Associates, 4 Park Mews, Burnmill Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7JQ) – Outline application for the erection of an office building – at Glenmere Timber Co Ltd, Riverside, Riverside, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7PT. Brooklands Farm (c/o Agent: Daniel Bates, Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Erection of 5 holiday lodges with associated parking and access – at Brooklands Farm, Billesdon Bypass, Billesdon, Leics.

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Former care home for sale in Leicester ANDREW GRANGER & Co are offering for sale a 17-bed former care home with a floor area of 7,606 sq.feet. SITUATION AND LOCATION The property – Melbourne The property is situated in a prominent position atLondon the junction of Home, 263 Road, and Springfield Road about 1.5 miles south‐east of ClarkeLondon MilnerRoad Green Associates Leicester LE2 3BE – would Leicester City Centre. Leicester Railway Station, the University of Ltd (c/o Agent: Matthew Coleman, be suitable Leicester and the Queens Road shopping areafor areconversion all within to Fusilierwalking Designdistance. Ltd, 22 Bank Street, variety uses, subject to The property is alsoaon a busyofbus route.

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Royal Enfield (c/o Agent: Brian Mullin, Marrons Planning, Two Colton Square, Leicester LE1 1QH) DESCRIPTION – Erection of mixed use building The property comprises a detached and extended former 17‐bed care home with off‐road parking and an attractive – at Unit 2, Bruntingthorpe The price is £1,250,000. Skipworth garden. It has range of communal areas andasking ancillary accommodation and Call a lift Kevin serves all 3 floors. at Andrew Granger Industrial Estate, Mere Road, on 0116 242 9933 or email: kevin.skipworth@andrewgranger.co.uk UpperACCOMMODATION Bruntingthorpe, Leics. LE17 5QZ. Ground Floor: 5 bedrooms, lounge, dining room, sitting room/conservatory, kitchen, laundry, 2 offices and bathroom. First Floor: 9 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/staff room, office and WC.

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Second Floor: bedrooms, office/store and bathroom. Tanglewood Care 3Services Ltd (c/o Agent: Miss Jessica Hird, The property has a gross internal floor area of 706.6 sq. m. (7,606 sq. ft.) Planning and Design Group Ltd, Pure Offices, TITLE Lake View Drive, NATIONWIDE Platforms has announced a group Sherwood Park, Nottingham NG15 Freehold membership of the International Powered Access 0DT) – Erection of a residential care Federation (IPAF) with parent company Loxam Group. home for the elderly and associated external works – at land adjacent Nationwide Platforms, which has its head office in Lutterworth, has a to The Nurseries, Fleckney longstanding relationship with IPAF, having been a member since 1988, Road, Kibworth Beauchamp, while Loxam Group joined IPAF in 2015. This new membership agreement Leics.

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Lutterworth Golf Club (c/o Agent: Tim Adams Architects Ltd, Westwood Studios, 59 Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth,Leics. LE17 4EP) – Erection of replacement SERVICES clubhouse, greenkeeper’s The property connected accommodation andis pro shop – to atmain electricity, gas, water and drainage services. Lutterworth Golf Club, Rugby accommodation is mostly heated by central heating radiators from gas‐fired boilers. Road,The Lutterworth, Leics.

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IN HIS Spring Statement, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has today announced that the Government will reduce the VAT rate on energy saving measures (ESM) and their installation to zero for homeowners. The National Federation of Builders has welcomed the announcement which will help to incentivise homeowners to invest in improving the energy efficiency and performance on their homes. Commenting, Richard Beresford, Chief Executive of the NFB said: “The NFB, along with many others in the industry, has repeatedly, over many years, called on the Treasury to remove the VAT on measures which improve energy efficiency. To us it always seemed like a ‘nobrainer’ to help incentivise the public to ‘green’ their homes and meet our country’s Net Zero ambitions and today we can finally welcome the decision the Chancellor has taken, it is long overdue but at last it is here.” However, the NFB was disappointed that the Chancellor did not take the opportunity to postpone the changes to the construction sector’s entitlement to use Red Diesel.

Rutland County N Beers (c/o Agent: Clare Howe, DLP Planning Ltd, 4 Abbey Court, Fraser Road, Priory Business Park, Bedford MK44 3WH) – Outline planning applicvation for up to 150 residential dwellings – at land to the west of Main Road, Barleythorpe, Rutland. Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Kimberley Brown, Carter Jonas LLP, One Station Square, Cambridge CB1 2GA) - Outline planning application for the erection of up to 213 dwellings, amenity space, allotments including parking areas, and areas for outdoor play, landscaping and infrastructure – at land off Burley Road, Oakham, Rutland. Mr Simon Boon (c/o Agent: Mr S Machen, Barmach Ltd, 22 Charlotte Way, Peterborough PE3 9ES) Conversion of the former White Horse Inn public house to residential use including demolition of existing single storey elements and the erection of a two-storey rear extension, demolition of the existing outbuildings and the erection of 4 new dwellings with associated infrastructure – at White Horse Inn, 1 Stamford Road, Morcott, Rutland LE15 9DU.

Beresford added: “As inflation is set to go above 7% this year, and the Government confirmed its intention to levy a further 1.25% of national insurance contributions on employers, the cost pressures on construction businesses are unprecedented. While the fuel duty cut is welcome for the country at large, the reality is that in construction, the effective rate of duty is set to rise by 47p per litre because of the removal of entitlement to use Red Diesel. The decision not to delay this will hurt businesses at the time when they most needed respite from rampant inflation”.

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Ground floor hall, WC, study, dining kitchen, lounge/dining room, tandem garage. First floor landing, four bedrooms, bathroom. A barn is located to the right had side of the si although this is in a poor state of repair.

Mr B Turner (c/o Agent: James Garnham, Garnham Design, The Clyffe, St leonards Road, Norwich NR1 4JW) – Outline application for a B1 office development – at land to the north of Maresfield Road, Barleythorpe, Rutland. Mr Ben Whyles (c/o Agent: Andrew Beard Planning, Spindrift, 83 Main Road, Portskewett, Caldicot NP26 5UG) – Proposed Gospel hall with access road, car parking, new drainage scheme, new pedestrian link and landscaping – at land adjacent to 1 Stamford Road, Ketton, Rutland.

North West Leics. C Wilson (c/o Agent: Miss E Husband, Indigo Architecture, Darley Abbey Stables, Abbey Yard, Darley Abbey DE22 1DS) - Erection of 2 dwellings - at land between 46 & 54 Bondgate, Castle Donington.

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The property – 10 Station Road, Elmesthorpe, Leics. LE9 7SG – has gardens to all four sides and access is via a sweep in and out driveway from Station Road. Offers in the region of £650,000 are invited.

Mr T Botterill (c/o Agent: DCI Architecture Ltd, The Rural Designs Office, Barns Heath Farm, Snarestone Road, Appleby Magna DE12 7AJ) – Erection of 2 dwellings – at 15 Fosbrooke Close, Ravenstone, Coalville, Leics. LE67 2AB. Mr Andrew Jack (c/o Agent: Philip Mitchell, MJM Architects, The Old Chapel, 3A Green Hill, Hathern, Loughborough, Leics. LE12 5LF) – Change of use from commercial to residential with the demolition of an existing commercial building and erection of a residential building to create 2 flats – at Coalville Aquatics, 2A North Avenue, Coalville, Leics. LE67 3QX. George Barclay Properties Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr Kyle Middleton, 612 Properties Ltd, The Laurels, Berry Hill Lane, Donington le Heath, Leics. LE67 2FB) – Erection of 2 dwellings (Revised aplication) – at Garage Site, Fairfield Road, Hugglescote, Leics. Miss Amanda Vos (c/o: Redrow House, Arundel Avenue, Castle Donington DE74 2HJ) – Erection of 35 dwellings (Reserved Matters of application 13/00956/OUT) – at land off Grange Road, Hugglescote, Leics.

Blaby District NCHA (c/o Agent: rg+p Limited, Waterloo House, 71 Princess Road West, Leicester LE1 6TR) – Development of 50 dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping works – at land to the east of Leicester Road, Narborough, Leicester.

READINGS are offering for sale a development opportunity comprising a four-bed detached house in need of renovation, occupying a plot of around 1.14 acres.

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MANSFIELD BASED (L-R) Rippon Homes’ new housebuilder Rippon Homes directors, Neil Critchley, has recently promoted Julie Johnson and Neil Vickers three hardworking employees to Sales and Marketing Director, Director of Production and Commercial Director, following recent success and as part of its growth plan. With more developments in progress than ever before, Rippon Homes has been expanding its team by taking on new employees as well as making promotions within the business. Julie Johnson, who joined Rippon Homes in May 2020, becomes the developer’s new Director of Sales and Marketing. Julie continues to bring a wealth of experience to the business having worked in the property industry since 1984. Neil Vickers was recently promoted to Director of Production, after starting at Rippon Homes in 1991 as an apprentice bricklayer. Neil has progressed through several roles within the company, including Assistant Site Manager, Site Manager, Contracts Manager, and Head of Construction. Neil Critchley, who joined the developer in May 2021, is now Rippon Homes’ Commercial Director. With over 20 years in the housebuilding sector, Neil continues to use his expertise to help the company expand. Rippon Homes currently has homes available at The Burrows at The Edge in Worksop, Eleanor Gardens in Navenby, Marquis Gardens in Old Dalby, Rose Gardens in Lea, and Fox Hollow in Market Rasen. The developer will also be launching several new developments later in the year. For more information on Rippon Homes, visit www.ripponhomes.co.uk.

CASTLE ESTATES are offering for sale a single building plot with planning permission (ref: 21/1150/ FUL) for a three-bed detached dwelling. The plot – at the rear of 152 & 154 Sapcote Road, Sapcote, Leics. LE9 4DW – is for sale at a guide price of £150,000. For further information, contact Castle Estates on 01455 617997 or email: sales@castles-online.co.uk

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Builders’ Problems SOLVED Wheatcroft Land Ltd (c/o Agent: Daniel Bates, Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Conversion of three farm dwellings (Green Acres, The Cottage & The Farm House) associated outbuildings and stables into 7 new dwellings and associated parking – at Barons Park Farm, Desford Lane, Kirby Muxloe, Leics. LE9 2BE.

Charnwood Borough Mr Tim Gray - (c/o Agent: HSSP Architects Limited) - Erection of 2 detached dwellings with carports and associated external works - at site of former 13 Gaddesby Lane, Rearsby, Leics. LE7 4YJ. Dr V Ankolekar (c/o Agent: David Granger Architectural Design Ltd) Erection of 4 dwellings, alterations and extensions to No 40 Cross Hill Lane following demolition of No 42 Cross Hill Lane - at Fairways, 40 Cross Hill Lane, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 2RF. Mr Tommy Carroll – Erection of 4 dwellings and associated garage block and infrastructure – at 5 Pick Street, Shepshed, Leics. LE12 9BB. Jelson Limited (c/o Agent: Avison Young) – Residential development with landscaping, open space, access works, and associated infrastructure – at land at Barkby Road/Queniborough Road, Syston, Leicester. Everards Brewery Ltd (c/o Agent: Staniforth Architects) – Reconfiguration and part conversion of existing pub car park with 21 spaces to be retained as parking and erection of 3 new four-bed dwellinghouses and associated parking – at The Greyhound Inn, Melton Road, Burton of the Wolds, Leics. H O Bowley Ltd (c/o Agent: WA Architecture) – Demolition of existing buildings, conversion of existing barn, erection of new industrial buildings and works to access and landscaping – at Bull in the Hollow Farm, Loughborough Road, Quorn, Leics. LE12 8UE. O’Donnell Brothers Limited – Change of use of building and creation of one first floor two-bed apartment and 2 ground floor onebed apartments – at 29 Latimer Street, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7AW.

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PROBLEM: I own a joinery business which over the years has built a reputation in producing high quality bespoke furniture.

A little while back, I was approached by a couple seeking to fit out the master bedroom of their house. The bedroom had recently been added to their already substantial house, as a loft conversion, so the area was quite big and involved a lot of work and detail. The price I submitted, including VAT, was just under £30,000, and I asked if the quotation was acceptable, for a 20% deposit. I also stated in the quotation that the lead-in time was 6 months. The customer accepted the quotation and duly paid the deposit, at which point I prepared a cutting list and ordered all of the materials, of which the type of hardwood specified (Walnut and Ash), made purchasing very expensive. About one month later, the customer emailed me to say that they had second thoughts and wanted to cut costs and requested me to come up with a new and simpler design, with the wood now being an oak veneer. I responded that I could come up with a new design, but I would still require a substantial amount from the original order, given that I had already completed the design work and cutting details and had purchased the materials.

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Michael is a Solicitor, Chartered Builder & Registered Construction Adjudicator, and is a director at Michael Gerard Law Limited, a solicitors practice regulated by the SRA.

The customer replied saying that there should be no costs incurred given that the installation date was still so far away, and if I have purchased the materials, this was done too early and at my risk. They have also asked for their deposit back. What is your opinion on the matter?

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Your problem is going to be more of a problem for your customer.

Your customer has entered into a binding contract with your business for it to design, manufacture and install bespoke bedroom furniture for the sum of [about] £30,000, and your customer cannot then unilaterally decide post contract that they want ‘out’, without incurring costs. You therefore have a few options. You can make a without prejudice offer to your customer that would enable the initial agreement to end on mutual terms. From your perspective, you would need to consider what you would be prepared to accept as appropriate compensation, which I suggest would at least include your time in designing and the purchase of the materials (albeit you would need to give credit if any of the materials could be used elsewhere or alternatively, offer the materials to your customer). If your customer refuses your without prejudice offer, then you will need to consider whether your customer has wrongly repudiated the contract and if so, you can either elect to affirm the contract or accept the wrongful repudiation and claim damages (which will include all of your costs to date plus any loss of profit). Whatever you decide, I would have thought that the deposit paid will be less than what your claim will be. You may also want to consider whether you want to accept any further orders from this customer. © Michael Gerard 2022 The advice provided is intended to be of a general guide only and should not be viewed as providing a definitive legal analysis.

LATE NEWS Part Z-inspired plans put on ice four days before scheduled second reading AS REPORTED BY BUILDING MAGAZINE, proposals to limit carbon emissions in construction projects by amending building regulations have been shelved because the MP behind them has been appointed to a new job at the housing department. The Carbon Emissions (Buildings) Bill was withdrawn in March, four days before its scheduled second reading. It will now need to start its progress through parliament from scratch if another MP chooses to revive it. It follows the appointment of Duncan Baker, the backbench Conservative MP who proposed the 10-minute rule bill in February, as a parliamentary private secretary (PPS) to three ministers at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

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Shield Properties (c/o Agent: Rhys James Ltd) – Conversion of farmhouse and farm buildings and erection of new building to form 7 dwellings plus rear extension to existing cottage, with associated parking, access and landscaping – at Home Farm, Main Street, Beeby, Leics. LE7 3BL.

Oadby & Wigston Mr F Baraky (c/o Agent: Mr R Khan, The Vicarage, Wood Hill, Leicester LE5 4JB) - Prior approval application for change of use of first floor to flats with private access at 124A Countesthorpe Road, Wigston, Leicester LE18 4PR. Mr Amrit Singh (c/o Agent: Eddie Stevenson, BHC, 72 Boston Road, Leicester LE4 1HB) - Demolition of two dwellings and erection of 2 new dwellings with garages - at 39 Harborough Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 4LE.

Rugby Borough Hyder Abbasi (c/o Agent: Mr Myungil Cano, Keenan Project Designs, 3 Parks House, Earl Street, Rugby CV21 3SS) – Single residential dwelling to be divided into 2 apartments – at 120 Grosvenor Road, Rugby, Warks. CV21 3LB. Sun and Moon Investments Ltd (c/o Agent: Andy Brown, Design Adapt & Build Ltd, 24 Nuneaton Road, Bedworth CV12 8AL) – Change of use from one residential dwelling to 4 residential units – at 123 Murray Road, Rugby, Warks. CV21 3JR. Jarroms Ltd (c/o Agent: Andrew Vallis, 4 Wayside Drive, Oadby, Leicester LE2 4NU) – First and second floor extension to existing retail unit to provide 2 one-bed apartments – at 5-7 Clifton Road, Rugby, Warks. CV21 3PY. Symon Builders Ltd (c/o Agent: Dennis Swain, HB Architects, The Old Telephone Exchange, Albert Street, Rugby, Warks. CV21 2SA) – Construction of new gym and hotel accommodation to complement existing facilities – at Rugby Town Football Club, Butlin Road, Rugby, Warks. CV21 3SD.

New research finds Leicester best positioned city for economic growth in the East Midlands LEICESTER has placed as the highest ranked East Midlands city in the the Demos-PwC Good Growth for Cities Index, which ranks 50 of the UK’s largest towns and cities (plus the London boroughs as a whole), based on people’s assessment of 12 key economic wellbeing factors. It achieved a ranking of 14th out of 50 and is followed by Derby (ranked 23rd), Nottingham (ranked 34th) and Lincoln (ranked 35th). The index uses a series of indicators including safety, income distribution, income, health, work-life balance, environment, transport, jobs, high street & shops, housing, skills and new businesses. among the highest in the country. Each indicator is weighted relative Research indicates that this to how important it is considered by partly drove lower than average the 1,000 people surveyed as part estimated growth rates in 2021, of the study. In comparison to last as manufacturing, like many other year’s report, the importance given sectors, faced challenges through to these indicators by the members the pandemic such as supply chain of the public who have been polled and logistical issues and reduced has shifted considerably. workforce capacities. Jobs and skills, two of the most important variables last year, see significant decreases in their importance in the updated Index. In contrast, the environment and income distribution have seen significant increases. For the first time, two new indicators – safety and high street and shops – have been added to the index.

The index found that Leicester ranked above average for work-life balance, income distribution and safety, and was around average for indicators including jobs, health, new business, house prices to earnings, homeowner occupation rate, transport and environment. The average annual economic growth rate as measured by Gross Value Added (GVA) on cities in the Midlands region is 6.9% in 2021 – below the UK average rate of 7.3% in 2021. Data shows that across the East Midlands, manufacturing, wholesale & retail, and real estate make up the highest proportions of cities’ economies. For example, 23.8% of Derby’s economy is attributed to the manufacturing sector, which is

Elsewhere in the region, manufacturing makes up 16.1% of Leicester’s overall economy, 14.8% in Lincoln and 12.2% in Nottingham. Wholesale and retail comprises 12.4% in Derby, 11.4% in Leicester, 12.7% in Lincoln and 13.2% in Nottingham. Finally, real estate accounts for 11% in Derby, 11.9% in Leicester, 12.2% in Lincoln and 11.2% in Nottingham. Ali Breadon, senior partner for PwC in the East Midlands, said: “We’re emerging from the pandemic with a new set of priorities, largely focused around fairness, the environment and work-life balance. In concert with the vision set out in the Levelling Up White Paper, local government, employers and leaders all have a part to play in providing opportunities for people to grow their businesses, careers, and skills in cities, towns, and communities right across the East Midlands. “We see a clear theme across Midlands cities of manufacturing, retail and real estate accounting for larger sections of our regional economies. As the research

Ali Breadon, senior partner for PwC in the East Midlands suggests, this contributes to a slightly below average overall rate of economic growth in the region. That in itself presents both challenges and opportunities for the local business community with the identification of growth opportunities.” How the Midlands fares on priorities for good growth As a whole, cities in the Midlands performed well on safety, where six out of eleven cities (Derby, Leicester, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Stoke-on-Trent, and Wolverhampton & Walsall) scored above average. Transport sees four cities (Derby, Lincoln, Northampton and Peterborough) score above the national average. Four cities (Leicester, Lincoln, Peterborough, and Wolverhampton & Walsall) scored above the index average on the income distribution indicator, with the other cities at around average. However, this positive performance is also coupled with lower scores in jobs, with five cities (Birmingham, Northampton, Nottingham, Peterborough, and Wolverhampton & Walsall) coming below the national average.

Chapel & School Room for sale BY AUCTION SHOULERS Estate Agents are offering for sale BY AUCTION a mid-nineteenth century brick and slated chapel and adjoining timber framed and corrugated iron school room. The detached property - at Chapel Street, Orston, Nottingham NG13 9NL - has a combined ground floor area of about 1,450 sq.ft with full planning permission for conversion to a single bungalow dwelling, courtyard and parking. Permission ref 21/02004/FUL was granted by Rushcliffe Borough Council on 7th February 2022 for change of use to a dwelling. Guide Price: £125,000-£175,000.

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RBeam Precast Foundation System welcomed to NHBC Accepts North Northamptonshire District Country Court Care (c/o Agent: Matt Hubbard, The Planning Hub, Jubilee House, 79 Gertrude Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5DA) – Erection of a 76-bedroom care home with associated amenity areas, 8 care home staff apartments, access roads and 39 car parking spaces – at land off Brick Kiln Road, Raunds, Northants. NN9 6GG. Bhavesh Patel (c/o Agent: RKA, The Cottage, 116 Elms Lane, Wembley HA0 2NP) – Conversion of single dwelling into 6 self-contained flats including two-storey side rear and loft extension – at Epworth House, Hollington Road, Raunds, Northants. NN9 6NH. Crown Park Estates (c/o Agent: James Morton, Morton Architectural Solutions, 76 Ecton Lane, Sywell, Northants. NN6 0BA) – Proposed 4 light industrial units to replace previously demolished units – at Francis Court, Wellingborough Road, Rushden, Northants. NN10 6AY.

NHBC, the leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK, has announced that Roger Bullivant’s RBeam precast concrete foundation system has been officially welcomed to NHBC Accepts. NHBC Accepts is an all-inclusive, end-to-end service that helps to build confidence in innovative construction and enable innovative products to be fast-tracked for NHBC warranty. As part of the new service, detailed and robust technical reviews of design, manufacture and construction results in provision of a certified usage licence for a bespoke NHBC Accepts logo and website listing. The RBeam is a factory produced reinforced precast concrete foundation system for low-rise developments. The system is used with a range of piled foundation techniques catering for many different soil types and ground conditions including clay heave situations. NHBC’s Innovation Manager, Richard Lankshear, said: “Following a thorough approval process we are delighted to welcome Roger Bullivant Limited to NHBC Accepts.

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Mr I Kavanagh (c/o Agent: Jonathan McDermottt, Town Richard Taylor, Bullivant’s Planning Experts, 14 St George’s Foundation Systems Director, Bullivant’s Foundation Systems Business centre, St George’s Details Land Technical for sale Manager Nigel Rake said added, “This approval brings Square, Portsmouth PO1Preliminary 3EZ) customer confidence and improved – Construction of 5 houses with “Roger Bullivant Limited has been Measham Road, associated landscaping, car parking Measham, and new accesses – at Police Station, North Street, Rushden, DE12 7QX Northants. NN10 6BU. Smart Active (c/o Agent: Miss Katherine Davis, Blueprint Architectural Design, 5 Blotts Barn Business Centre, Brooks Road, Raunds, Northants. NN9 6NS) – Conversion of building to 13 residential flats, proposed rooflights and landscaping to the front to include new retaining wall, steps and bin store – at The Independent Wesleyan Church, High Street, Rushden, Northants. NN10 0PJ.

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Energy Efficiency: ‘A TIME-BOMB for Landlords of Commercial Buildings’ South Derbyshire St Modwen Homes Ltd (c/o Agent: Mairead Stibbs, Planning Prospects Ltd, 4 Mill Pool, Nash Lane, Belbroughton DY9 9AF) Residential development comprising 12 dwellings together with access, parking, landscaping and associated works – at Hilton Phase 2C, Land south of The Mease, Hilton, South Derbyshire. Derbyshire County Council Corporate Property (c/o Agent: Richard West, Cerda Planning Limited, The Old Vicarage, Market Place, Castle Donington DE74 2JB) – Partial demolition, proposed change of use, conversion and redevelopment of site to provide residential development for up to 7 dwellings – at Hatton Centre, Station Road, Hatton, Derbyshire DE65 5EH.

Rushcliffe Borough Holly Tree Tithby Ltd (c/o Agent: Nick Baseley, IBA Planning Limited, The Studios, Church Farm, Mansfield Road, Edwinstowe, Notts. NG21 9NJ) – Conversion of existing agricultural buildings to form 6 residential dwellings including associated landscaping, car parking and access works (Revised scheme) – at Hollytree Farm, Cropwell Road, Tithby, Nottingham NG13 8GS. Mr John Makin (c/o Agent: Nicholas Steele, 17 Green Lane, Formby L37 7DJ) – Prior approval application for change of use from office building to 9 apartments and associated cycle storage – at 47 Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7LA.

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NET Zero is a big topic of conversation at the moment and recently, the government set a target of lifting the minimum energy efficiency standard in to let non-domestic buildings to ‘B’, as part of the government’s target for the UK being net zero by 2050. Martin Jinks, commercial property law consultant at Nelsons, discusses the new minimum energy efficiency standard and examines what still needs to be considered to make it possible. Currently, subject to exceptions, a landlord must not let a building that does not comply with the minimum required energy efficiency standard, originally set at an ‘E’ rating on a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Many landlords may be relaxed, knowing their buildings are rated ‘E’ or better for energy efficiency but they could be sitting on a time-bomb as the government has recently set a target of lifting the minimum energy efficiency standard in relation to let non-domestic buildings to ‘B’ by 2030. To B or not to B The government estimates that the implementation of the EPC B target will cover around 85 per cent of the UK’s non-domestic rented stock and will help the UK achieve its target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has now published an open consultation on changes to the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) Regulations in the commercial sector, entitled ‘Non-domestic Private Rented Sector minimum energy efficiency standards: EPC B implementation’. As stated in the open consultation report, the government proposes a phased implementation of the ‘B’ minimum standard by setting an interim milestone in 2027 for a minimum standard of ‘C’, but the way in which it proposes to do this needs to be analysed. The government currently estimates that around 10 per cent of non-do-

mestic let buildings are below the ‘E’ rating. As from 1 April 2023, a landlord can only lawfully continue to let a non-domestic building if the building has an energy rating of ‘E’. It is possible that in the period after 2023, the landlord’s building does not have a valid EPC because, although one was obtained when the lease was granted, it has expired EPCs only have a 10-year lifespan. As part of its package of measures, the government intends to alter this so that a building must always have an up-to-date EPC during the whole time that it is let. This would cover cases of lease renewal where current guidance suggests that an EPC is not necessary where an existing tenant is renewing its lease. Compliance Windows The government is proposing two ‘Compliance Windows’ in the second half of this decade, which are as follows: The first Compliance Window from 2025 to 2027 From 1 April 2025, all non-domestic rented buildings within the scope of the MEES regulations would have to have a valid EPC, meaning that if one had expired, a new one must be obtained. The paper talks about a requirement for a landlord to “present” a valid EPC by 1 April 2025. This means that the landlord will have to submit its EPC to an online Private Rented Sector compliance and exemptions database. From 1 April 2027 the minimum required rating would increase to ‘C’, so that landlords must have improved the building by then, or have registered a valid exemption. If the building already possessed a ‘C’ rating at April 2025, the landlord would be in compliance with the regulations. However, if not, the landlord would have to present a new EPC with its ‘C’ rating by 1 April 2027, or register an exemption. The second Compliance Window from 2028 to 2030 A landlord would have to present a valid EPC by 1 April 2028 and from 1 April 2030, the minimum rating

would increase to ‘B’. If the building already possessed a ‘B’ rating at April 2028, the landlord would be in compliance. However, if not, the landlord would have to present a new EPC with its ‘B’ rating by 1 April 2030, or register an exemption. Looking ahead This ‘four juncture’ approach is a move away from enforcement at the point of letting. Dispensing with compliance at the point of letting will assist with the ‘shell and core’ problem. In new ‘shell and core’ lettings, where a landlord lets a unit in a stripped-out condition, with the tenant to fit out, including installation of heating and lighting, at the point of letting, an EPC for the building is likely to give an ‘F’ or ‘G’ rating, thereby making it unlawful for the landlord to let. Options for compliance would include either the tenant obtaining early access to fit out, or the landlord installing items which the tenant then replaces. While the proposed new framework for compliance would still require a landlord to hold a valid EPC at the point of letting, for the purposes of complying with the MEES Regulations, the building would simply need to achieve a ‘C’ rating by 2027 and a ‘B’ rating by 2030, regardless of when it was let. For those lettings occurring close to a compliance date, a specific exemption could be introduced. Hence, the government is proposing to enforce MEES only once a unit is fully operational and has been occupied for at least six months. However, the tenant’s fit out may have a significant impact on the final EPC rating, and thus on compliance. The government is therefore considering ways in which tenants can take on a share of the legal responsibilities in relation to MEES by imposing duties upon them. The consultation ran until 9 June 2021. The government aimed to publish a response at the end of 2021, but this has yet to be done as they are still analysing feedback, and propose for the regulations to take effect from April 2025.

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Landmark West Bridgford site sale paves way for new low carbon homes

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UNNING FIVE marathons in 5 days is a mean feat for most, let alone with the addition of 7 flights to travel between 5 cities, across four continents … but that’s exactly what Leicestershire’s, Nick Hodges, Founder of The Bodie Hodges Foundation and Ian Stringer, who is well known for his time dedicated to BBC Radio Leicester, are set to do.

RUSHCLIFFE Borough Council has completed the sale of its former depot site that will bring over 70 exemplar low carbon new homes to the sought-after suburb of West Bridgford. Working together with Savills development team in Nottingham, the Council has sold the site for redevelopment to Peveril Homes and Stagfield Group. The landmark energy efficient housing site on Abbey Road will include a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom houses and apartments in the heart of the town. The 21 new affordable homes will enable more families and individuals to step onto the housing ladder in West Bridgford. All designed with the same high-quality specification and materials, the 71 homes are set to include a minimum 19 per cent reduction on CO2 levels, compared with current building regulations on standard houses across the country. They will also feature electric car charging, bike store, wildlife habitats, new trees and will meet central government’s no fossil fuels policy on new build housing, three years ahead of its 2025 deadline.

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This extraordinary challenge is being endured to raise significant funds for two Leicestershire charities; The Bodie Hodges Foundation and The Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation. The challenge is one which Nick and Ian have been training incredibly hard for over the last 20 months, committing to 6+ training sessions per week for many months and as the training MARATHON MEN: Ian Stringer (left) and Nick Hodges ramps up as we head closer to the challenge, running in excess of 60 miles per week. The Global Marathon Challenge will commence from the Khun Vichai statue in Bangkok on Monday 18th April at approximately 14.30 (UK time). It will finish at the Khun Vichai statue in Leicester on Saturday 23rd April … and they have just 120 hours to complete the challenge in. The five marathons will be run in the following order: •

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Nick and Ian confess to being ordinary runners, having never attempted anything like this before. In June 2020, the pair decided they wanted to take on a major challenge for the two charities, a challenge that would test them both physically and mentally to raise, hopefully, an impressive amount of money for the charities. Nick and Ian will be travelling as a team of 4, with Dave Orton, physio, and Lewis Moses, coach. Both Dave and Lewis have been instrumental in getting Nick and Ian ready for this challenge of a lifetime and will be supporting them in person for the whole journey. To add to the challenge, all flights will be on standard scheduled airline flying, economy class; this is where the team will also sleep for 3 of the nights (and 3 of the team members are over 6ft tall!). There will be one opportunity to sleep in a hotel bed whilst travelling, by which point, the pair will have ran 104.8 miles, ahead of leg 5. As a team, Nick, Ian, Dave and Lewis will be planting 24 trees to offset the carbon footprint of the flights, making the challenge as carbon neutral as possible.

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The asking price is £600,000. For details, contact RH Homes & Property on 01455 633244 or email: rharris@rhhomesandproperty.com

The challenge could not be undertaken without the sponsors of The Global Marathon Challenge. All costs including all flights and accommodation have been covered by the following corporate partners; Bakers Waste, E&H Drylining (SW), Industrial Marine Supplies, SV Timber, Freeths, PPL PRS and Premier Logistics. This means that all donations will go directly to helping fund those that need support. Nick and Ian give their heartfelt thanks to the sponsors. To follow the challenge, follow The Bodie Hodges Foundation page on Facebook, where the team will be taking to social media live, as often as they can. To make a donation, please visit: www.justgiving.com/campaign/ globalmarathonchallenge

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LSBUD Enhances Search Accuracy by Partnering With Google Maps LSBUD, the UK’s leading online safe digging resource, has switched its mapping system to Google Maps in a move that will make searching for underground pipes and cables more accurate than ever before. The new mapping system will give users a better search experience, benefitting from detailed geospatial data and industry-leading reliability. In addition, LSBUD users will have access to improved zoom capabilities, allowing them to determine their work sites much more precisely. By moving its search function over to Google Maps, LSBUD users also will be able to accurately plot their proposed work areas via satellite imagery. This helps ensure that people can see property boundaries and features, something particularly useful when operating in agricultural and rural settings, such as on the UK’s moorland. The change to LSBUD’s mapping system coincides with the platform readying itself to be UK-based, meaning that people in Northern Ireland will soon be able to join their counterparts in England, Scotland and Wales, in benefiting from the switch to Google Maps, staying safe in the process. For more information about LSBUD, visit https://lsbud.co.uk/

A Bird’s Eye View of Hugglescote Development Partly-completed property in grounds of two acres

DAVID WILSON HOMES has given potential buyers the opportunity to view its flourishing Grange View development in Hugglescote from the comfort of their own homes. A newly-released video features drone footage from above and around the development, with the housebuilder giving house hunters an idea of the layout and surroundings of its growing community on Grange Road. The open space on the development is spotlighted within the video, showcasing an ideal backdrop for the three, four and five bedroom homes currently available to reserve. For those looking for green space, the River Sense is behind the development and boasts a selection of walks, as well as play areas for residents with children to use. The beauty of Bradgate Park just under seven miles away from the development for another rural retreat. Accessible transport links near Hugglescote are shown in the footage, with excellent A-road and motorway links offering comfortable travel and commuting to surrounding areas, such as Leicester, Derby and Nottingham. Prospective buyers can also see the range of amenities offered near Hugglescote as part of the video, including a selection of pubs, cafes, and shops, including supermarkets. Most of these can be found in Coalville town centre, which is within walking distance of the development. To see the video, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTu7z9Qlyhk

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Agents are offering for sale a substantial partly-constructed property known as Larch Price Guide £850,000 Towers, Wansford Road, Yarwell, Peterborough PE8 6PN. Yarwell, Peterborough, PE8 6PN

Originally designed and started in the 1990s, this one-off property has been partly constructed with attractive ironstone and brick finish under a slate and tiled roof. The property needs a comprehensive building programme for it to be completed, both internally and externally. Informal tenders are invited, based upon a price guide of £850,000. Closing date: 12 noon on 6th April 2022. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Richardson Estate Agents on 01780 762433.

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New planning director at Marrons WITH ALMOST 19 years’ experience working in local government, Jacqueline Jackson has joined Marrons Planning – expanding the leading Midlands consultancy’s Leicester office hub.

1930s chapel transformed into stunning 21st century home A DERELICT AND desecrated 1930s chapel near Market Bosworth in Leicestershire has been trans-formed into a stunning 21st Century home. Before and after photographs show the dramatic change to the former chapel, which was once part of the former NATSOPA Memorial Care Home in Wellsborough. The old, abandoned chapel had been vandalised and its walls covered in obscene graffiti, but award-winning developers Springbourne Homes still decided on conversion not demolition.

Taking on the role of planning director, Jacqueline joins the consultancy after more than three years as development management group leader at Charnwood Borough Council – a role she worked her way up to after joining the local authority as a trainee planning officer in 2003. Jacqueline will be developing and growing the company’s Leicester team, and liaising with its Stratfordupon-Avon, Nottingham and London hubs, as well as taking on a leading role in a wide range of projects – from medium to large-scale residential, commercial and mixeduse schemes.

The stunning transformation of the abandoned 1939 Jubilee Chapel at Hornsey Rise, Wells-borough, into a unique 21st century style home created by Springbourne Homes.

Springbourne chairman Adrian Burr explained: “It would have been easy to have bulldozed the chapel to the ground and built a big, five-bedroom home on the plot instead. “However, I believed we could redesign and extend the chapel to create a stylish, modern home while retaining the vast majority of its original features to reflect the history and heritage of the site. “The results have been even better than expected and I’m proud that we have combined the old with the new to deliver a unique home full of character and style.” The chapel is one of 19 new homes on Springbourne’s multi-award-winning Hornsey Rise site, rec-ognised in the UK property Awards as the Best Residential Architecture in the UK and Best Resi-dential Development in Leicestershire. Springbourne also retained a Cedar tree planted by King George VI and restored and re-sited a vandalised, damaged World War One Memorial that had been left neglected and forgotten.

The derelict and desecrated Jubilee Chapel at Hornsey Rise, Wellsborough, before its incredible conversion into a beautiful, bespoke home by Springbourne Homes.

During her time in the public sector – which also included two years at Rushcliffe Borough Council as a senior planning officer – Jacqueline was the case manager for Leicester City Football Club’s world-class training ground, as well as a sustainable urban extension in Loughborough. She has also written and implemented a number of new policies and procedures to ensure better efficiency.

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As Charnwood Borough Council’s development management group leader, all the district’s planning applications and strategic projects and developments – as well as planning enforcement, and customer service and administration – fell under Jacqueline’s remit.

HOWKINS & Harrison are offering for sale an industrial property with on site accommodation and potential for further development into a residential scheme, subject to planning.

Jacqueline joins following a string of appointments by Marrons Planning, including Simon Macklen as director of economics to head up the firm’s new socio-economics service, RIBA chartered architect and urban design expert Alex Craggs in support of its recentlylaunched urban design service, and Kevin Exley as principal planner.

Burr added: “Hornsey Rise has a fantastic history dating back almost a thousand years to the days of Lady Godiva and Leofric, Earl of Mercia. “That’s why I wanted to do the right thing and maintain as much of the original history on the site and incorporate it into our Hornsey Rise development.” For more information on Springbourne Homes, which is based at Bosworth Marina in Market Bos-worth, Leicestershire, please visit: www.springbournehomes.co.uk

The property – Commercial Yard & Buildings at New Barn Farm, Coton Park, Linton, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 6RG – comprises 176.14 sq.metres of commercial space and 121 sq.metres of residential accommodation. Guide Price: £350,000. For more details, or to arrange a viewing, contact Anna Meynell at Howkins & Harrison’s Ashby office on 01530 Commercial Yard and Buildings at New Barn Farm 877977 or email: anna.meynell@howkinsandharrison.co.uk Coton Park, Linton, Swadlincote, Derbyshire. DE12 6RG

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Development opportunity for 14 dwellings in Ripley BB&J Estate Agents are offering for sale a 3.1 acre site with Outline Planning Consent (ref: AVA/2020/0994) for up to 14 residential dwellings, without any affordable housing needs. The land is situated at Peasehill Road, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3JQ. The existing consent is for Outline Development - Valuable with and consequently there is potentialFOR to SALE enhance theDevelopment scheme.Opportunity Derbyshire Outline Consent for Residential Development Highways have confirmed in writing that that up to 25 dwellings will be Land At Peasehill Road, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3JQ acceptable on the proposed accessand a revised application for 20 plots has been submitted. 3.10 acre site with planning consent for up to 14 residential dwellings. No affordable housing need. Section 106 contribution of £25,000.

Offers in excess of £1,000,000 are invited.

Derbyshire Highways indicate 25 dwellings will be acceptable on the current access, and a revised scheme for 20 dwellings has been submitted.

For more information, contact Mark Richardson at BB&J on 01332 292825 www.bbandj.co.uk or email: m.richardson@bbandj.co.uk

Building a Productive Future in Construction AS 2022 seems set to see a continuation in construction sector demand, and the UK looks toward post-pandemic economic recovery, business leaders in the built environment are facing a new set of challenges. Location

Ripley is a popular Derbyshire market town situated approximately 12 miles to the North of the City of Derby and 15 miles North West of Nottingham, at the Junction of the A38 and A610 roads.

The site itself is situated on Peasehill which lies approximately 1/2 mile immediately South of Ripley Town Centre and its range of amenities. This is an established residential area with good transport links and the site is situated close to the Ripley Academy and Sixth Form. There have been a number of new build developments within the locality as the area is within commuting distance of a number of urban Centres including Derby to the South, Nottingham to the South East and Chesterfield to the North. The site is also situated close to the A38 approximately 2 miles to the North which gives access to the M1 at Junction 28 and also the nearby A610 gives access to the M1 at Junction 26.

Planning

Planning consent is granted by Amber Valley Borough Council under reference AVA/2020/0994.

Services

We understand all main services are available to the site.

Increasing labour and material costs, decreasing contractor confidence, and delays in the supply chain are all contributing factors in a perfect storm set to upset the balance of industry recovery. For those in the sector, construction productivity is the key to addressing these challenges. Description

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial development site with planning consent approved for up to 14 dwellings without any affordable housing needs. The consent equates to 2.1 acres of the site accessible off a private driveway with the rest being 1 acre of woodland.

On 10 May 2022, the Construction Productivity Conference returns to London, bringing together a host of industry leaders and suppliers to discuss strategy, opportunity, and the future of productivity in the built environment. The event will see exhibitors and a panel of expert speakers focusing on new technologies, materials management, and strategies for addressing inefficiencies in currentwww.bbandj.co.uk practices affecting training, developing, and up-skilling the construction workforce. Attendees will also have the opportunity to network with business leaders in a dynamic and interactive setting. The existing consent is for outline development and consequently there is potential to enhance the scheme. Derbyshire Highways have confirmed in writing that up to 25 dwellings will be acceptable on the proposed access and a revised application for 20 plots has been submitted comprising 16 semi detached units and 4 detached units.

The site is situated in an area that has seen significant residential development and we therefore anticipate a strong level of interest. This is a fantastic and rare opportunity to acquire a great site within an attractive and popular residential area. Further details relating to the existing consent are available via a data room upon applicants registering with our office.

Tenure

The property is available freehold with vacant possession.

With a host of speakers confirmed to appear throughout the day, delegates will have the opportunity to learn about new practices from those at the forefront of construction productivity. Focusing on current hot topics such as models for productivity improvement, boosting on-site productivity using a platform-based approach, and maximising offsite delivery methods, the conference programme offers an exciting insight into future-forward plans and initiatives on the table for the coming year and beyond. Price

Offers in excess of £1,000,000

VAT

It is our understanding that VAT is not applicable on the property.

Legal Costs

Each party to pay their own legal costs in connection with the transaction.

Viewing

Strictly by arrangement with the sole selling agents BB&J Commercial.

CONTACT Mark Richardson

01332 292825 m.richardson@bbandj.co.uk

Recent reports state that, at present, only 64% of hours worked in the industry are considered productive. These reports, coupled with information from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) citing a quarterly fall in construction output of 0.9% from Q2 to Q3 2021, make it vital the industry looks to evolve and innovate. As businesses look towards improving output efficiency across all areas, the Construction Productivity Conference will also focus on addressing the balance between the topics of product, 01332 292825 process, and people. CONTACT Oscar Heap

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The 2022 conference, taking place at One Great George Street in Westminster, follows on from the highly successful 2019 event - which saw leading exhibitors and industry figureheads at the forefront of the sector come together to share their vision for the future. BB&J Commercial can confirm the following: (i) These marketing particulars are prepared for guidance purposes only and do not constitute part of an offer or a contract whatsoever or a statement of representation upon which any reliance can be placed. (ii) All measurements, areas and distances are approximate and all descriptions, condition, permissions for use and occupation should not be relied on and any interested party must satisfy themselves on these matters by inspection, independent advice or otherwise. (iii) Neither BB&J Commercial or any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property. (iv) BB&J Commercial have not tested any apparatus, equipment, chattel, services etc and therefore can give no warranty as to their availability, condition or serviceability. (v) All prices, rents, service charges etc are quoted exclusive of VAT unless stated otherwise.

Aimed at developer clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and building technology suppliers, along with many other professionals and decision-makers within the built sector, Construction Productivity Conference promises to put delegates right in the heart of this increasingly vital discussion. To find out more about the event and the 2022 programme,visit the event website - https://www.constructionproductivity.co.uk

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Burton Joyce Church for sale Harvey Marriott 07535 312074 hmarriott@innes-england.com

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Burton Joyce is a popular and affluent village approximately 5 miles northeast of Nottingham, on the A612 Southwell Road. The village benefits from bus and rail connections west towards Nottingham and east towards Newark on Trent.

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We understand the property benefits from planning consent for the following uses: Class F1 (Learning and Non‐Residential Institutions).

Description The building comprises a traditional church structure of primarily brick elevations with stone detailing, beneath a pitched slate covered roof and benefitting from a prominent spire. Internally the property has until recently been used for assembly and worship purposes. From the main entrance, a small vestibule leads to a hallway, off which the main church area is accessed, which has a gently sloping suspended timber floor. There is a substantial church organ and raised pulpit area. Behind is a church hall or school room with various ancillary rooms off providing storage, office, kitchen and WC facilities including a single disabled provision.

Making the premises suitable for uses such as a school, education and training centres, public halls and places of worship. We note the property is Grade II Listed. (This information is given for guidance purposes only and prospective parties are advised to make their own enquiries of the local authority).

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F INNES ENGLAND offering Burton Joyce Methodist are Church, Meadow Lane, Burton Joyce, Nottingham, for sale the former Nottinghamshire NG14 5EXBurton Joyce Methodist Church at Meadow Lane, Burton Joyce, Nottingham NG14 5EX.

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The 3,252 sq,ft. Grade II Listed property comprises a traditional church structure of primarily brick elevations with stone detailing, beneath a pitched slate roof and benefitting from a prominent spire.

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The property stands prominently on the corner of MeadowShe Lane In her spare time Jenny is generally quite outdoorsy and sporty. and Main Street within the affluent village of Burton Joyce. The Burton Joyce Church 302.1 3,252 has previously climbed Mt Kilimanjaro the charity Deep VAT property isfor close to thewater heart of the village andDig is close to a linear The asking price3 0for is VAT £295,000. For tomore strip of mainly localBelles retail shopsof butBelvoir does include80k Boots cycle Pharmacy Total 2 . 1 the 3freehold ,252 will not be applicable the sale.information, or and is currently training to participate in the and Co Op Supermarket. The remainder of the area is to arrange a viewing, contact Ross Whiting at Innes England on 07921 challenge on 12 June, which uniquely promises multiple cake stations on predominantly private residential dwellings. Measurements are quoted on a Gross Internal Area basis in accordance with the RICS Legal Costs 948501 email: rwhiting@innes-england.com Code of Measuring Practice, 6thor Edition. Each party to bear their own legal costs incurred in the transaction. the route. Burton Joyce is a popular and affluent village approximately 5 miles northeast of Nottingham, on the A612 Southwell Road. The village benefits from bus and rail connections west towards Nottingham and east towards Newark on Trent.

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Business rates are not applicable to properties registered for religious worship or church halls. Please note that if the use of the property altered then business rates may be applied however it is advised that all interested parties make their own enquiries of the Valuation Office Agency.

Having joined as graduate 11 years ago, sherwhiting@innes-england.com helped to grow and manage Arup’s Nottingham planning team and has worked on a variety Harvey Marriott 07535projects. 312074 of strategic planning and economic regeneration Latterly she hmarriott@innes-england.com was involved in supporting towns on the Towns Fund programme and progressing the planning consent for the National Rehabilitation Centre at the Stanford Hall Rehabilitation Estate.

Location

Accommodation

The property stands prominently on the corner of Meadow Lane and Main Street within the affluent village of Burton Joyce. The property is close to the heart of the village and is close to a linear strip of mainly local retail shops but does include Boots Pharmacy and Co Op Supermarket. The remainder of the area is predominantly private residential dwellings.

Jenny, who is from Keyworth in Nottingham, Suitable for alternative use is a Chartered Planner, having studied a BA to requisite consents) (subject in Geography and MSc in Planning. She joins F o rwas e n q uan iries and viewings please contact: the company from Arup where she Associate Planner. Ross Whiting

Commenting on her appointment, Jenny said, “The role sounded really interesting as I would have the opportunity to work on numerous sites and understand how they progress through the planning system from start to finish. It also felt like the right point in my career to explore planning from a new perspective as well as experience working for a smaller firm.”

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27 affordable homes for Market Harborough We understand the property benefits from planning consent for the following uses: Class F1 (Learning and Non‐Residential Institutions).

THE SOIL HAS been cut, Description and work has commenced on Making the premises suitable for uses such as a school, education and training centres, public halls and places of worship. The building comprises a traditional church structure of primarily a new Nottingham Community Housing Association brick elevations with stone detailing, beneath a pitched slate (NCHA) affordable development in Market Harborough. We note the property is Grade II Listed. covered roof and benefitting from a prominent spire. (This information is given for guidance purposes only and prospective Twenty seven brand new homesInternally will be built on Windmill off the property has until recently beenRoad used for assembly parties are advised to make their own enquiries of the local and worship purposes. From the main entrance, a small vestibule Tymecrosse Gardens in Market Harborough. A mix of one, two, three authority). leads to a hallway, off which the main church area is accessed, which has a gentlyFifteen sloping suspended timber floor. There is a and four-bedroom houses and bungalows. will be sold for shared Tenure substantial church organ and raised pulpit area. Behind is a church ownership and the remaining 12 will be let at an affordable rent. The freehold is available to purchase with vacant possession. hall or school room with various ancillary rooms off providing storage, office, kitchen and WC facilities including a single NCHA own and manage 2,400 homes across the county, but this new disabled provision. scheme will be the first one they’ve built in Market Harborough.

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Viewing

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Working in partnership with Harborough District Council, NCHA have altered then business rates may be applied however it is advised that interested parties make their own enquiries of the Valuation Office planned a scheme to help locals struggling to afford their own home to all NCHA have partnered with VentURe Properties Group and Mercer Agency. rent or buy. It’s a thoughtfully-designed development, and will offer plenty Building Solutions for the build. The scheme, designed by IMA (Leicester) of choice for local people on different stages of the property ladder. All the Ltd is funded by contributions from Homes England and NCHA. The site is Innes England for themselves and for vendors or lessors of the property whose agents they are, give notice that: (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessees and do not constitute part of, an offer or contract; (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, reference to new homes will have their own private garden and parking. condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants rely on them as statements of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; expected to should benotcomplete byor representations November 2022. (iii) no person in the employment of Innes England has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property; (iv) all rentals and prices are quoted exclusive of VAT. Any plans published are for convenience of identification. Any site boundaries shown are indicative only. © Crown copyright – License No. 100007643 NOT TO SCALE

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Substantial office/industrial FOR SALE / TO LET complex for sale in Leicester

Clowes submit planning application for EMDC 342 at

INNES ENGLAND are offering for sale or to let an industrial/office complex at Ulverscroft Road, Leicester LE4Substantial 6BW. Office / Industrial Complex

Castle Donington

The site, which forms part of a larger complex, extends to 2.88 acres and site area: acresThe main office building fronting Ulverscroft prentlyTotal comprises two 2.88 buildings. Road is three-storey in design providing Offices: 21,852 sq ft (2,030 sq m) mainly open plan accommodation, though divided into a number of private offices and meeting rooms.

Industrial: 12,777 sq ft (1,187 sqm) To theSuitable rear of for these offices isuses an industrial unit redevelopment constructed in brickwork alternative or potential STP

around a concrete frame under a pitched roof. The unit is divided into two separate parts: one side an unencumbered warehouse,the other has been Purchase price: £2,200,000 used for more manufacturing processes. For enquiries and viewings please contact:

There is a substantial car park and to the east of the site is an area of land, partly used0116 for255open storage, extending to 0.66 acres. There is a 5455 pdoleman@innes-england.com separate vehicular access from Harrington Street. The asking price for the freehold is £2,200,000. Rental option – price on application. 0116 255 5455

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CLOWES DEVELOPMENTS (UK) Limited have now submitted a Planning Application for EMDC 342. This is a huge landmark for both Clowes and FHP as the development of EMDC 342, a new 342,000ft² distribution centre which will be delivered for the summer of 2023, will complete the 200 acre redevelopment of the former Castle Donington Power Station at East Midlands Distribution Centre, J24, Castle Donington. EMDC is a nationally recognised Distribution Park dominated by the one million square foot e-commerce Distribution Centre of Marks and Spencer. The site is also the home to Moran Logistics who relocated their UK HQ to EMDC and to Birlea Furniture who are one of the fastest growing online furniture providers within the UK. Plot 1 has recently been completed providing a further 521,000 sq ft (48,402 sq m), Big distribution unit on site.

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Freehold Police Station and living quarters Approx. 2 acres (0.8 hectares)

Former Police Station FISHER GERMAN are offering for sale the former Corby Elizabeth Street, Corby, NN17 1SH Police Station and living quarters at Elizabeth Street, Corby NN17 1SH.

The main building is a detached three storey property of brick construction with a part pitched, part flat roof. This building incorporates reception, charge desk, cells and offices on the ground floor, with further offices on the first and second floors. The property is offers parking to the side with a rear gated yard accessed off Stuart Road. The rear yard features ample parking bays, nine single garages, a workshop/storage building, and another building incorporating former police living quarters. This building is three storeys and of brick construction with a pitched roof and white UPVC windows. In addition there is a telephone mast in situ in the rear yard. The property has significant development potential, subject to obtaining all the necessary planning consents. The asking price is £1,400,000. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Mathew Brandon at Fisher German on 01234 639442 or email: Mathew.brandon@ fishergerman.co.uk

INNES ENGLAND are offering for sale a prime employment Westfield Avenue, Off Heath Lane, Earl Shilton, Leicestershire LE9 7RT development site at Westfield Avenue, Off Heath Lane, Earl Shilton, Leics. LE9 7RT. Prime Employment Development Site This Total rectangular site measures acres and lies at the entrance to the Area: 1.48 acres (0.61.48 hectares) developing Shelstone Village residential development, with direct road frontage out onto Westfield Avenue. Outline planning consent for employment uses The outline planning consent (14/01279/OUT) has now expired although Of interest to developers and owner occupiers the principle of employment uses is established with the Local Planning Authority. Price: £660,000 Price: £660,000. For more information, contact Peter Doleman at Innes England pdoleman@innes-england.com F o r e n qon u i r i e0116 s a n d v i255 e w i n g s5455 p l e a s eor c o nemail: tact: Peter Doleman 0116 255 5455 pdoleman@innes-england.com

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