February 2021 Leicestershire Builder Magazine by Michael Wilkinson

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FISHER GERMAN are offering for sale a residential site with detailed planning permission (ref: 19/00853/FUL) for 72 dwellings.

The site – off Coventry Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire – extends to 5.31 acres. For sale by Informal Tender. Call Luke Brafield at Fisher German on 07468 860081 or email: luke.brafield@fishergerman. co.uk

BARRATT AND DAVID WILSON HOMES RAISE OVER £15K FOR RAINBOWS HOSPICE BARRATT and David Wilson Homes North Midlands has raised over £15,000 for its 2020 Charity of the Year, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People. The money raised will go towards providing vital care and support to families impacted by life-limiting conditions Fundraising efforts by Barratt and David Wilson Homes included a virtual 258-mile challenge and a socially-distanced company golf day in September. The total of £15,601.04 includes a match funding Hayley Purser with the representatives of Barratt and David Wilson donation by parent company Homes North Midlands Barratt Developments. Hayley Purser, Corporate Partnership Fundraiser at Rainbows, said: “It’s been such a pleasure to work with the team from Barratt and David Wilson Homes over the last year and we’re thrilled with the incredible amount of money they’ve raised for the hospice. “Everyone has worked really hard to support Rainbows and it will make a huge difference to the children and young people we care for, and their loved ones. We want to say a big thank you to everyone who’s supported us.” Mark Cotes, Managing Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands, said: “We are delighted to announce that we have managed to raise over £15,000 for our 2020 Charity of the Year, Rainbows. “As a leading housebuilder we understand the importance of supporting charities and communities and strive to give back wherever we can. It is a pleasure to be able to support the vital work being carried out by the charity and the work they do is very admirable. “Rainbows was chosen as our Charity of the Year in January 2020 and since then our employees have been working to raise funds for the cause amidst the ongoing pandemic.”

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TIM GARRATT ENDS HIS TIME AT INNES ENGLAND CHAIRMAN of Innes England Tim Garratt has left the firm after 21 years. Tim, who was formerly managing director for five years with Innes England, left the business on 31 December 2020. Innes England MD Matthew Hannah announced the news of Tim’s departure stating that there had been an understanding since mid2019 that Tim would leave the business to pursue other business interests. Matt said: “We would like to thank Tim for his huge commitment to Innes England which spans Innes England MD Matthew Hannah more than two decades. He has been a well-known figure in the East Midlands property scene and we wish him well. “Tim has been working on some projects away from our business including some large strategic land holdings and on potential acquisitions in the United States. “He will be continuing to provide a service to some of his old established clients. Innes England will be working jointly in some instances to deliver agency and related services.” Tim said: “I was always knew that having stepped down as MD, I needed to allow the remaining partners to run the business as they wanted to. I have had the privilege of working with some really talented people and I will miss them all. I wish the business every success for the future and will be looking forward to working with Matt and the team on some projects going forwards.” Find out more at http://www.innes-england.com or join the conversation at @InnesEngland.

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Stamp Duty holiday cliff-edge must be mitigated to avoid serious fallout, says tax expert FOLLOWING WEEKS of mounting pressure on the government to extend the Stamp Duty holiday in the UK beyond the current March 31st deadline, the House of Commons has announced that an extension will be debated in parliament. The stamp duty holiday means homebuyers across England and Northern Ireland pay no stamp duty when purchasing homes up to a value of £500,000, with a reduced rate for homes above that. For someone buying a £500,000 property, the saving is worth £15,000. The end of the holiday on 31 March 2021 has led to a backlog in transactions as the logistics of the housing market have not been able to keep up with demand, whilst many others have seen agreed upon deals fall through as homebuyers and sellers have pulled out amidst concerns that the transaction will not be completed prior to March 31st. Furthermore, forecasters have predicted a rapid downturn in the housing market in 2021, with the stamp duty holiday set to expire and unemployment likely to rise when the furlough scheme ends in April. This has overwhelmed conveyancing, surveying, mortgage and search services, with Rightmove’s data shows a logjam of 650,000 properties changing hands, many of which will not complete before the end of the stamp duty holiday. David Hannah, Founder and Principal Consultant of Cornerstone Tax, discusses what can be done to prevent the cliff-edge of those who believe they will benefit from missing out, and to soften the drop in demand: “It is excellent to hear that parliament is finally going to debate a possible extension of the Stamp Duty holiday. The approaching end of the stamp duty holiday is already having a profound effect on the property market, sale collapses are approaching record highs and solicitors and conveyancers are already reporting that they expect to see a considerable drop in demand very soon. Many are expecting to be without anything to do by mid-February. “Calls to make the holiday permanent or scrap the tax altogether seem unrealistic given the levels of public debt and the £12 billion tax take it generates each year, but having such a strict cut-off point, particularly in such a turbulent and difficult housing market and economic climate could result in a catastrophic drop in demand and prices. “Home ownership is key to the UK economy, upward mobility and the aspirations of many that are currently struggling to get on the property ladder. Not only this but making it easier to move house without being penalised for doing so will make it easier to move to areas of growth and where jobs are. Especially important as we see a de-urbanisation and migration away from cities in the wake of the pandemic.”

UK construction output growth accelerates in November 2020, says GlobalData MOUSTAFA ALI, Economist at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the outlook for the UK construction industry: A £2.3 MILLION project, supported by the Department for Education, has been approved to create a state-of-the-art T Level Centre at Loughborough College.

The project will see the creation of a brand new building, opposite the Radmoor Centre, providing cutting edge facilities and high-quality, flexible teaching and learning spaces to specifically meet the needs of new T Level qualifications. The new building will also create a prominent, contemporary ‘gateway’ to the College’s campus on Epinal Way. The College is submitting a planning application to Charnwood Borough Council and, if approved, the centre could be open by April 2022. The College will begin delivering T Levels this September in existing facilities and will focus on four areas – digital, construction, health and science and education and childcare. T Levels are technical alternatives to A Levels, combining classroom theory, practical learning and an industry placement of at least 45 days where students will build the knowledge and skills they need in a workplace environment.

“UK construction output continued its recovery in November, but GlobalData holds its estimate that output for the year, as a whole, will contract at its fastest ever rate of 15.1%. The output increase of 1.9% month on month in November 2020 was higher than the market consensus forecast of 0.5%, and faster than the monthly October growth figure of 1.5%. Despite the new lockdown measures imposed in November and Brexit uncertainty, the industry continued its recovery. “The construction industry was the best performing in November 2020 and outperformed the wider economy, which contracted by 2.6%. While the slowdown will likely translate into sluggish activity for December 2020, the outlook is positive for the industry in 2021. Vaccine rollout coupled with the government’s plans to accelerate investments infrastructure and housing will support industry growth in 2021. GlobalData expects output to increase by 6.8% in 2021. “With the strong recovery seen over the last seven months, construction output was 0.6% above the pre-COVID peak in February, with growth strongest in repair and maintenance works, which was 7.4% above its preCOVID peak. Overall, construction output was down 1.4% on a yearly basis in November 2020.”

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Glenigan Index Rising Covid-19 infections and fears of a no-deal Brexit severely impact Q4 2020 construction activity figures THE VALUE of underlying construction projects (under £100 million in value) starting on-site during the final quarter of 2020 was 11% lower than a year ago and 18% lower than the preceding three months on a seasonally adjusted basis.

Residential construction work commencing on-site fell 6% against the previous year, and declined 4% against the preceding three month period. The value of non-residential construction project-starts fell 16% against the previous year, but increased 2% on the preceding three months. In contrast to strong increases in previous months, civil engineering project-starts declined 6% against the previous year and by 12% compared to the preceding three months. Link to the full text and figures Rhys Gadsby, Glenigan’s Economic Analyst, commented on this month’s figures: “Project-starts declined sharply in December, but still finished the year above the low-points during the first lockdown in the Spring. This was partially due to a natural slowdown heading to the Christmas period, but the impending risk of a no-deal Brexit as well as rising COVID-19 cases will undoubtedly have halted many construction projects progressing to site. As a result project-starts during the final quarter were 11% lower than a year ago. Heading into 2021, the new national lockdown should not have the same adverse effect on construction-starts as the first lockdown in the Spring of 2020, with official guidance stating that construction “is essential to keeping the country operating. In addition the trade agreement now secured with the European Union should help reduce concerns of potential disruptions and additional costs to materials that the industry feared towards the end of 2020.”

Sector performance “The value of residential project-starts during Q4 2020 fell 6% against the previous year and 4% compared to the preceding three months on a seasonally adjusted basis. The decline against the previous year was due to private housing project-starts declining 10% against the previous year. In contrast, social housing work commencing on-site climbed 11% against the previous year. Interestingly, the opposite occurred compared to the preceding three month period. While social housing project-starts declined by a fifth, private housing project-starts increased by 4%.” “Non-residential projects commencing on-site declined 16% compared to a year ago, despite a 2% increase against the preceding three months on a seasonally adjusted basis. Most non-residential sectors experienced a decline against the previous year, including projects for the hotel & leisure sector which experienced the greatest decline of any sector during the period (58%). Hotel & leisure project-starts remained unchanged compared to the preceding three months. Retail project-starts also suffered, with a decline of 37% against the previous year and 30% compared to the preceding three months. “In contrast, two sectors achieved good growth during the final quarter of 2020. In particular, health starts doubled against the previous year, despite a 6% fall compared to the preceding three month period. This was the greatest growth of any sector against the preceding year. Similarly, community & amenity project-starts climbed 85% against the previous year, despite a 10% fall compared to the preceding three months.

Regional performance “The value of project-starts in the majority of UK regions declined against the previous year. The South East and Wales experienced the greatest declines against the previous year, with the value of project-starts falling 28% for both regions. Project-starts also declined sharply in the East Midlands and London, declining 26% and 22% respectively.”

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Market Harborough Waitrose snapped up for £9m £240,000 A WAITROSE store in Market Harborough has been snapped up by Supermarket Income REIT for £9.1m.

Developed in 2013, the 2-acre site in the town centre, acquired from Alpha Real Estate, comprises a 18,000 sq ft net sales area supermarket with over 180 car parking spaces. The store is being acquired with an unexpired lease term of 19 years (with a break option at year 14), with 5-yearly rent reviews subject to 2% fixed, annually compounded uplifts.

Works set to begin on business park between M69 and Stoney Stanton AS REPORTED in the Leicester Mercury, building work is soon to begin on a business park between the M69 and Stoney Stanton. A planning application has been approved for Clowes Developments’ Stoney Stanton Business Park, off Huncote Road, with contractors to start works on site by the second quarter of 2021. The complex will provide seven industrial/warehouse blocks which will be subdivided to provide 18 units, all available to buy or rent, with buildings ranging in size from buildings from 2,500sq ft to over 16,639sq ft.

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Leicester City Mr & Mrs Minhas (c/o Agent: Dennis Dziko, Volta Designs, 7175 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ) – Change of use from office to 8 flats – at 13 De Montfort Street, Leicester LE1 7GE. Try Limited (c/o Agent: Mrs Varsha Tailor, DT Designs Ltd, 74 Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) – Change of use from light industrial factory to 10 self-contained flats – at 94 Halstead Street, Leicester LE5 3RD. A Singh (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects Ltd, Regent House, 7 Upper King Street, Leicester LE1 6XB) – Change of use from industrial to 9 apartments and one retail unit, plus construction of three-storey extension at side – at 1 Danvers Road, Leicester LE3 2AD. Dhindsa (c/o Agent: SKM Design, Unit D, Edward House, Grange Business Park, Enderby Road, Whetstone, Leicester LE8 6EP) – Demolition of existing buildings, change of use from industrial to resdiential, erection of 112 flats plus car park and ancillary space – at 36-42 Friday Street, Leicester LE1 3BW. Vernice Design (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects Ltd, Regent House, 7 Upper King Street, Leicester LE1 6XB) – Change of use on second and third floor from retail and storage to 4 self-contained flats – at 43-47 High Street, Leicester LE1 4FP. Clay Oven Bakery (c/o Agent: John Hackman, The Drawing Room (Architects) Ltd, 130 Moat Street, Wigston, Leicester LE18 2GE) – First floor extension – at 85 Cobden Street, Leicester LE1 2LB. Mr P Dattani (c/o Agent: Jayesh Vaja, 1078A Melton Road, Syston, Leicester LE7 2NN) – Three-storey extension at rear to form 3 selfcontained flats – at 102 London Road, Leicester LE2 0QS. 8PRW Limited (c/o Agent: Ed Norris, Aitchison Raffety, The Granary, Spring Hill Office Park, Harborough Road, Pitsford, Northants. NN6 9AA) – Change of use from office to 7 flats – at 8 Princess Road West, Leicester LE1 6TP.

IHS MARKIT Construction sector recovery continues in December, led by house building • OUTPUT EXPANSION MAINTAINED FOR THE SEVENTH MONTH IN A ROW • EMPLOYMENT RETURNS TO GROWTH AMID STRONG RISE IN NEW ORDERS • SUPPLY SHORTAGES PUSH UP INPUT COSTS IN DECEMBER UK CONSTRUCTION companies recorded a sustained rebound in business activity during December, according to the latest PMI® data compiled by IHS Markit.

Stronger order books helped to drive the recovery across the construction sector, with survey respondents often citing work on projects that had been delayed earlier in 2020. Higher levels of demand led to a slight rise in employment numbers and greater demand for construction inputs in December. However, stretched supply chains and delays at UK ports resulted in longer delivery times and the fastest rate of input cost inflation since April 2019.

The headline seasonally adjusted IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction Total Activity Index posted 54.6 in December, little-changed from 54.7 in November and above the crucial 50.0 no-change threshold for the seventh consecutive month. Increased construction activity primarily reflected another sharp rise in house building during December (index at 61.9). Commercial activity also expanded (51.2), but the rate of growth eased to its lowest since the recovery began last June. Civil engineering was the weakestperforming category (48.0), with activity falling for the fourth time in the past five months. Total new orders increased at a strong pace in December, which extended the current period of expansion to seven months. Survey respondents noted improving client demand, alongside a boost from new business wins on construction projects that had been deferred at the start of the pandemic. Rising workloads contributed to a sharp increase in purchasing activity at the end of 2020, with the rate of expansion holding close to November’s six-year high. Some construction companies also cited efforts to bring forward input buying due to concerns about longer lead times among suppliers. The latest downturn in vendor performance was the sharpest since June 2020 and more marked than any seen prior to the pandemic. Purchasing prices increased at the steepest pace for just under two years, reflecting supply shortages and strong demand for construction inputs. Survey respondents often cited rising prices for timber and

steel. December data indicated a return to jobs growth in the construction sector, although the rate of expansion was only marginal. Additional staff hiring reflected forthcoming new projects and improved confidence about the business outlook. Exactly half of the survey panel (50%) forecast a rise in business activity over the course of 2021, while only 10% anticipate a decline, which signalled the strongest optimism across the construction sector since April 2017. Tim Moore, Economics Director at IHS Markit, which compiles the survey: “December data illustrated a positive end to the year for the UK construction sector, mostly fuelled by a sharp rebound in house building. Overall output growth has slowed in comparison to the catchup phase last summer, but now it is encouraging to see the recovery driven by new projects and stronger underlying demand. “A sustained improvement in construction order books resulted in a rise in employment numbers for the first time in nearly two years and the most optimistic growth expectations since April 2017. Construction companies are hopeful that higher demand will broaden out beyond residential projects in the next 12 months, led by infrastructure spending and a potential rebound in new commercial work from the depressed levels seen during the pandemic. “Transport delays and a lack of stock among suppliers were the main difficulties reported by UK construction firms at the end of 2020, which contributed to the

fastest rise in purchasing prices for nearly two years.” Duncan Brock, Group Director at the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply: “Some positive news for the construction sector in December as the uplift from summer’s close continued through to the end of 2020 and new order levels increased for the seventh successive month. Longterm prospects came to fruition and halted projects started again as clients became more optimistic after the covid hiatus. To meet this demand head-on, builders opted for job creation for the first time in 21 months to increase previously paredback capacity. “Further down the line, with purchasing growth close to its highest for six years, supply chains were groaning at the seams and delivery times increased to the most dramatic extent for six months. Low availability for finished products and raw materials as a result of port disruptions added to builders’ woes as suppliers named their price for goods in acutely short supply and input price inflation increased to its highest level since April 2019. “Once again residential building was the strongest sector and construction companies focussed on this segment seem resilient for now. As the appetite for building resources grows in the first quarter of the year however, suppliers will find it difficult to ramp up production quickly to pre-pandemic levels, so we could see even longer delivery times potentially delaying some building projects as post-Brexit disruption also remains an everpresent threat.”

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A 2.7 ACRE SITE in Old Dalby, close to Melton Mowbray has been sold by heb, on behalf of Langarbased Hofton & Son.

Mr Andi Beazeley (c/o Agent: Paul Bayliss, PSB Consultancy & Design Ltd, Second Floor, 43 High Street, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7AQ) – Conversion of dwelling to create 5 self-contained flats – at 202 London Road, Leicester LE2 1NE. Helen Broadhurst (c/o Agent: Vale Planning Consultants, Elder House, 2 Boyers Orchard, Harby, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 4BA) – Erection of a five-storey building for 28 flats with associated car parking, vehicular access and public open space – at land at Rally Bank, Barnwell Avenue, Leicester LE4 2TB.

The site has planning consent for 25 new homes and has been sold to Nottingham-based Inside Land Group acting in conjunction with Pelham Homes.

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INTALI Property Strategysummary are offering for sale a vacant five-storey corner property extending to 5,342 sq.feet.

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Mr Morjaria (c/o Agent: Geoffrey Middleton, Kirkham Middleton Architects, The Coach House, 139a Queens Road, Leicester LE2 3FL) – Loft extension and creation of 2 self-contained apartments – at 285 Melton Road, Leicester LE4 7AN. Mr Kalpesh Parekh (c/o Agent: Mrs Varsha Tailor, DT Designs Ltd, 74 Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) – Change of use from a dwelling to 2 self-contained flats, plus two-storey side extension and alterations – at 5 Jersey Road, Leicester LE4 2LU. Vestar Resources Limited (c/o Agent: Paul Cleaver Architect, 1387 Melton Road, Queniborough, Leics. LE7 3FP) – Conversion of office building into 9 flats – at 7 University Road, Leicester LE1 7RA. Trafalgar Global Limited (c/o Agent: Lance Wiggins, Landmark Planning Ltd, 10 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Erection of 4 industrial/trade counter units with ancillary vehicle parking, turning and loading facilities – at 47 Parker Drive, Leicester LE4 0JP. Jade Limited (c/o Agent: Mr Chris May, Howes Percival, 3 The Osiers Business Park, Laversall Way, Braunstone Town, Leicester LE19 1DX) – Conversion and upward extension of factory to create student accommodation comprising 37 studio flats and 7 two-bed flats – at N S Waites, Henshaw Street, Leicester LE2 7EL. Mrs Ali (c/o Agent: Mr Sajjad Ibrahim, SI Designs, 65 Greenacre Drive, Leicester LE5 6TE) – Two new-build flats to the side – at 185 Uppingham Road, Leicester LE5 4BQ.

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The property – 59 Halford Street, Leicester LE1 1TR - is situated in the heart of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter and is the last undeveloped opportunity of ‘Exchange Island’. Planning permission has been granted (ref: 20200083) for conversion of the building to retain the ground floor and basement retail use, and the development of 6 one-bedroom and twobedroom apartments on the upper floors. The asking price is £895,000. The property is not elected for VAT. Call Adam Burnett at Intali on 0116 365 1111 or email: adam@intali.com building extends to some 5,342 ft² (496.30m²) over ground, basement and three upper floors.

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Leicester City’s new Seagrave training ground complete WORK ON Leicester City’s new training complex in north Leicestershire is complete. Under construction since the spring of 2019, the Leicester City Football Club Training Ground, Seagrave, is the latest in a series of transformational investments made by King Power and the Srivaddhanaprabha family since acquiring Leicester City in 2010. The 180-acre site features: • 21 playing surfaces, including 14 full-size pitches • 499-seater, floodlit show pitch • The Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Building – the site’s primary training, medical, and administrative hub for the First Team and Academy • Elite-standard sports science and medical facilities • Customised gym and hydrotherapy facilities • The King Power Centre – the site’s central point, housing an indoor pitch and media centre • Sports Turf Academy for the education and development of industry-leading grounds staff • Private nine-hole golf course Following the First Team’s transition to the site, Seagrave will become home to the Club’s entire men’s professional and academy football operation. The Club’s current facility at Belvoir Drive – Leicester City’s training ground for nearly 60 years – will now become home to LCFC Women.

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Mr Harvir Singh (c/o Agent: Mrs Varsha Tailor, DT Designs Ltd, 74 Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) – Change of use from existing part factory offices at first and second floor to owner’s self-contained flat, enclosed staircase at the rear, landscaping, fencing and alterations – at 118 Evington Valley Road, Leicester LE5 5LN. Mr Hitesh Patel (c/o Agent: Mr Sajjad Ibrahim, SI Designs, 65 Greenacre Drive, Leicester LE5 6TE) – Single storey rear extension, loft conversion and flat conversion to form one ground floor flat and one first floor flat – at 42 Overton Road, Leicester LE5 0JA.

Hinckley & Bosworth Hardingstone Property LLP (c/o Agent: Mark Smalley, David Granger Design Ltd, The Old Cottage Hospital, Leicester Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1DB) – Conversion of agricultural buildings to 4 dwellings including extensions, detached garage and demolition of two existing agricultural buildings – at Winfrey Farm, Dadlington Lane, Stapleton, Leics. LE9 8JL. Kelproperties Limited (c/o Agent: Alan Crossley, ATC Design & Build Ltd, Drayton Lodge, Lower Drayton, Brimfield, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 4NX) – Demolition of existing buildings, refurbishment of and existing building and erection of workshop buildings with ancillary offices and welfare floorspace, parking and new access – at Unit 2, Midland Distribution Centre, Markfield Road, Groby, Leics. LE6 0FS. Midland Heart (c/o Agent: Andy Ward, rg+p Limited, Waterloo House, 71 Princess Road West, Leicester LE1 6TR) – Demolition of farm buildings and Ashby House and development of 50 dwellings comprising 49 affordable houses and one bungalow to replace Ashby House, with access road off Leicester Road, open space, landscaping, drainage basin and foul pumping station – at Ashby House, Hill Top Farm, Hill Top, Earl Shilton, Leics. LE9 7DP. Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Simon Cheshire Planning Ltd, 34 Stanley Road, Market Bosworth, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 0NB) – Residential development for up to 9 dwellings – at Cornerfields, Nutts Lane, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 3EG.

Housing market activity continues to rise but momentum is easing SALES ACTIVITY continues to rise across the housing market according to the December 2020 UK Residential Survey.

However, respondents anticipate the latest lockdown restrictions, related economic challenges and the end of the Stamp Duty holiday to weigh on activity going forward. Homebuyers are still searching for new properties as +15% of survey participants saw an increase in new buyer enquiries during December. Although still positive, the reading is down from a net balance of +26% in November and has now moderated in five successive reports. Also, the number of new properties being listed for sale picked-up over the month, with a net balance of +7% of respondents reporting an increase.

Growth in the number of appraisals being undertaken has softened over recent months but they remain higher than in the comparable period of 2019, with the December net balance coming in at +7%. Alongside this, agreed sales continued to increase, with +18% of respondents reporting a rise, but again at a slower pace than in November. This is the seventh consecutive positive monthly reading, but growth has eased off relative to the summer and autumn periods. (net balance of +60%) Likely in part linked to the renewed pressures induced by the pandemic in recent weeks, near-term sales expectations slipped further to post a net balance of -22% across the UK and is the weakest since April 2020. Looking further ahead, at the twelve-month time horizon, sales expectations are only marginally negative, posting a net balance of -6%. House prices continue to increase, with a net balance of +65% of respondents citing a rise in the latest report. The national net balance has now remained between +61% and +65% over the last four months, signalling significant upward pressure on house prices across the UK. London is the only region where house price inflation appears muted, with the latest net balance for the capital showing just +7% (down from +13% previously). Contributors foresee momentum behind house prices fading significantly over the near term, but the twelve-month view remains positive, with a net balance of +24% of respondents anticipating house prices will be higher. In the lettings market, a headline net balance of +15% of contributors saw tenant demand pick up during December (non-seasonally adjusted monthly series). At the same time, landlord instructions being brought onto the rental market continued to dwindle, with a net balance of -12% of respondents seeing a decline. As a result, rental growth expectations for the coming three months strengthened slightly, as contributors across virtually all parts of the UK envisage rents rising over the near term. As has been the case for a number of months now, London remains a clear exception, where a net balance of -47% of participants anticipate rents declining in the three months ahead. Simon Rubinsohn, RICS Chief Economist, said: “Although the housing market remains open for business in the midst of the latest national lockdown, there is a sense from respondents to the survey that the new restrictions will still impact on transaction activity over the coming months. This is most visible in the negative reading for sales expectations over the next three months when typically, with the expiry of the stamp duty holiday approaching, this series would be expected to remain firmly in positive territory. “Looking beyond this immediate time horizon, the feedback from RICS members is that the uplift in prices over the past year will be sustained, for good or ill, as the macro picture gradually improves on the back of the rollout of the Covid vaccination programme. More significantly, private rents are envisaged to outpace price gain as supply continues to fall short of demand with anecdotal reports of landlords exiting the market.”

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Excel Habitat Limited (c/o Agent: Paul Adler, AP Building Design Services, 8 Orton Road, Warton, Tamworth B79 0HT) – Erection of 2 dwellings and 2 detached garages – at land to the rear of 47 Clarendon Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0PJ.

Melton Borough Dr & Mrs Bennetts (c/o Agent: Richard Johnson, HSSP Architects Ltd, Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PB) – Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 2 twostorey five bed detached dwellings – at 31 Paradise Lane, Old Dalby, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 3NH.

Harborough District Mr T Newborn (c/o Agent: Jonathan Weekes, Aitchison Raffety, The Granary, Spring Hill Office Park, Harborough Road, Pitsford, Northants. NN6 9AA) – Erection of 8 dwellings and associated infrastructure (Reserved Matters) – at Garden Centre, Adjacent to 80 Dunton Road, Broughton Astley, Leics. LE9 6NA. Platform Housing Group (c/o Agent: Siegfried Doering, Planning Design Practice Ltd, 3 Woburn House, Vernon Gate, Derby DE1 1UL) - Erection of 9 dwellings with new access and open space (Reserved Matters) – at land adjacent to Honeypot Farm, Honeypot Lane, Husbands Bosworth, Leics. GLP (c/o Agent: Mitchell Barnes, Framptons Town Planning, 42 North Bar Street, Banbury OX16 0TH) – Outline application for biomethane refuelling station, petrol filling station with retail, drive thru restaurants, MOT station, ancillary car parking and associated works – at land east of Bittesby Way, Magna Park, Bittesby, Leics. Corporate Architecture Limited (c/o Agent: Malcolm FoulkesArnold, Corporate Architecture Limited, Venari House, 1 Trimbush Way, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7XY) – Demolition of existing village hall and adjacent youth club building, erection of a new multi-purpose village community hall complex with a doctor’s satellite surgery (Resubmission and revised scheme) – at Great Glen Parochial Village Hall/Youth Club, Main Street, Great Glen, Leics. LE8 9GG.

Almost 1,000 jobs to be created in Leicestershire as new warehousing approved A NEW distribution warehousing complex is set to be built to the east of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, bringing around 1,000 new jobs to North West Leicestershire. The 68-acre site development, approved by North West Leicestershire District Council’s (NWLDC) Planning Committee on Wednesday 13 January, will also include ancillary offices, service yards, HGV parking and security facilities as well as internal roads along with pedestrian and cycling infrastructure. The majority of the site, which until 2004 was a Coal Lounge, Coal Preparation and Disposal Point and is now disused, falls inside the district’s Local Plan which identifies the site as suitable for employment provision. The developer behind the application, Gazeley, expects the site to create between 880 and 990 full-time jobs as well as up to 510 more positions indirectly. They will also contribute £750,000 to upgrade nearby roads. Representations against the application included concerns about the size and scale of the building, traffic and the impact on air quality.

Development opportunity in Bramcote SAVILLS are offering for sale a 1.7 acre site with full planning permission (refs: 19/00136/ROC and 19/00140/ ROC) for the erection of three executive dwellings.

The site – 88 Cow Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham NG9 3BB – is irregular in shape but adequately provides for the demolition of the existing house and development of three new homes, accessed off a shared drive. Offers in excess of £1,000,000 are invited. FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER – OFFERS REQUIRED BY NOON ON MONDAY 22ND FEBRUARY 2021. For more information, contact Ann Taylor at Savills on 0115 934 8174 or email ataylor@savills.com

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Development Site & Land at Wood Lane, Shilton A residential development site with outline planning permission for the construction of two dwellings together with agricultural land to the rear. Development plot area approximately 0.35 acres (0.14 hectares), agricultural land area approximately 4.14 acres (1.68 hectares). Extending in all to 4.49 acres (1.82hectares). Guide Price £375,000

Potential site for 10 dwellings in Nuneaton LOVEITTS are offering for sale a potential residential development site at Calendar Grove, The Long Shoot, Nuneaton CV11 6JH. The property comprises a site of approximately 1 acre with access via a long private driveway. The pre app advice obtained by the current owners confirms that the principle of residential development is accepted by the Local Authority based on an indicative drawing showing 10 possible new homes. Expressions of interest are invited. For more information, or to arrange a viewing call Loveitts on 024 7622 8111 or email: commercial@loveitts.co.uk

Commercial development opportunity in Worksop SAVILLS are offering for sale a freehold greenfield site of approximately 43 acres with Outline consent (ref: 14/00213/OUT) for 380 dwellings and 204,516 sq,feet of commercial accommodation.

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The site – at land south of Gateford Road, Worksop, Notts. S81 8AG – is relatively level and broadly L-shaped. Price on application. Contact Victor Ktori at Savills on 07870 999467 or email: vktori@ savills.com

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Sandrion Limited (c/o Agent: Lee Staniforth, Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Demolition of existing agricultural storage barn and erection of 10 dwellings without complying with Condition 2 of 16/00579/FUL – at land east of Kates Hill Farm, Rolleston Road, Billesdon, Leics. RJH Country Properties (c/o Agent: Mr Rhys Bradshaw, DLP Planning Ltd, 18 Regent Place, Rugby CV21 2PN) – Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 2 semi-detached dwellings (Resubmission) – at 6 Gaulby Road, Billesdon, Leics. LE7 9AF.

Rutland County Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Miss Helen Lowe, Smith Jenkins Ltd, 1st Floor, 1 Canon Harnett Court, Wolverton Mill, Milton Keynes MK12 5NF) – Erection of 6 affordable apartments/maisonettes with associated access, car parking and landscaping – at land adjacent to sewage works, Seaton Road, Uppingham, Rutland. Mr bGareth Ball & Ms Amy Ball (c/o Agent: Steve LewisRoberts, Pegasus Planning Group, 4 The Courtyard, Church Street, Lockington, Derby DE74 2SL) Outline planning application for the construction of up to 62 dwellings with associated landscaping, open space and access, drainage and services infrastructure – at land off Braunston Road, Oakham, Rutland.

NW Leicestershire Bellway Homes and Harworth Group plc (c/o Agent: Mrs Georgina Doyle, Pegasus Group, 4 The Courtyard, Church Street, Lockington, Derby DE74 2SL) – Erection of 166 dwellings with car parking, secondary roads and landscaping (Reserved Matters) – at Grange Road, Hugglescote, Leics. Mr & Mrs Andrew Finch (c/o Agent: Ellie Jones, MPC, 58 Spon Lane, Grendon, Near Atherstone, Warks. CV9 2PD) – Demolition of existing agricultural building and erection of 2 dwellings – at 61 Church Lane, Ravenstone, Coalville, Leics. LE67 2AF. Mr K Hussain (c/o Agent: David Granger Design Ltd, The Old Cottage Hospital, Leicester Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1DB) – Extension to and conversion of existing building to 2 dwellings to include demolition of existing buildings – at 94 Bondgate, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2NR.

Hudson Contract highlights help for tradespeople during pandemic HUDSON CONTRACT, the construction industry’s biggest payer of subcontractors, is highlighting the help and support available to tradespeople and their families suffering from mental health or financial problems during the pandemic. The family-owned group is working with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to raise awareness of the charity’s vital activities throughout its wide industry network. More than 2,500 construction SMEs trust Hudson to deliver audit contract and payroll services, bringing the business into direct contact with tens of thousands of subcontractors every week. Hudson has published an advert for the Lighthouse Club’s Construction Industry Helpline on the back of 18,300 paper tax statements posted this week. The advert will be visible to a further 46,000 people on the company’s online subcontractor portal Hudson Connect. The industry had an estimated 21,000 work-related cases of stress, anxiety or depression last year, according to the Health and Safety Executive. The sector has been singled out for a suicide rate three times the national average among UK males. Ian Anfield, managing director of Hudson Contract, said: “Everyone knows someone who is suffering from stress, anxiety or depression and financial problems are commonplace. The Covid crisis has exacerbated many of these issues with all of us having to operate through considerable challenges and uncertainty. In these times, it is so important that we raise awareness of the help and support that is available to everyone in our industry. We are proud to promote the excellent work of the Lighthouse Club.” The helpline provides a 24/7 safety net for all construction workers and their families, offering advice on welfare and mental wellbeing, emergency financial aid and support on legal, tax and debt management matters. The app provides essential information and guidance on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger and suicidal thoughts. Bill Hill, chief executive of the Lighthouse Club, said: “Now, more than ever it is crucial that we let our construction community know how they can access the support they need. By providing proactive support at the front end, such as our Construction Industry Helpline app and a wide range of free training we can help to prevent situations reaching crisis point. Our mission is that no construction worker or their family is alone in a crisis and Hudson is ensuring that we reach those that might need support.”

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Industrial park set for Long Eaton PHASE 1 OF Forbes Park, Long Eaton, Nottingham has commenced, Clowes Developments has revealed, which will consist of seven new trade counter and warehouse units totalling in 28,095 sq ft of speculative development. Phase 1 will offer units available to buy or rent from 2,734 sq ft up to 5,511 sq ft with the ability to combine units if required. The units will be jointly marketed by NG Chartered Surveyors and FHP Property Consultants. Planning was granted by Erewash District Council in December 2020 and the contractor Roe Developments started on-site in January 2021 with a proposed completion date of Quarter 3, 2021. Clowes Developments will be offering further phases of the development on the 5-acre site with the ability to offer units up to 30,000 sq ft in size to buy or rent.

Site for 3 barnstyle dwellings in Dunton Bassett CARLTON Estates are inviting offers over £400,000 for a development site with full planning consent (ref: 18/00125/FUL) for three barn-style dwellings.

The site is located at Holyhurst, Lutterworth Road, Dunton Bassett, Leics. LE17 5LF. Call Carlton Estates on 0116 284 9636 for more information, or visit www.carltonestates.co.uk

Development site in Weston BROWN & CO are inviting offers in the region of £450,000 for a residential development site at Main Street, Weston, Near Newark.

Outline Planning Permission (ref: 19/01152/OUT) has been granted for conversion of the existing house to for 2 dwellings and the erection of 3 new dwellings. RESIDENTIAL Call Brown & CoDEVELOPMENT on 01777 SITE MAIN STREET, WESTON 709112 or email: retford@brownco.com Situated within the heart of this popular village, an interesting residential development opportunity, benefiting from Outline Planning Permission for conversion and extension of existing house to form two dwellings and the erection of three new dwellings.

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Builders’ Problems SOLVED Mr Paul Harrington (c/o Agent: Housemartin Designs, The Carthouse, Charnells Court, Upperfields Farm, Main Street, Swepstone, Leics. LE67 2SG) – Erection of 3 dwellings with associated off-street parking and garages (Amended scheme) – at land adjacent to Highwinds, Lower Moor Road, Coleorton, Leics. Brian O’Donovan - Extension, internal reconfiguration and refurbishment to the original Hind Leys College School building to provide all facilities for Iveshead Secondary School; internal reconfiguration and refurbishment of the original Shepshed High School building to provide all facilities for St Botolph’s Primary School – at Iveshead School, Forest Street, Shepshed, Leics. LE12 9DB.

Oadby & Wigston Mr Rickey Sharma (c/o Agent: Katherine Wright, Architecture Design Ltd, Fitted Rigging House, Main Gate Road, Chatham ME4 4TZ) – Conversion of first floor to 2 residential dwellings and replacement of ground floor shopfront and first floor windows – at 5 Leicester Road, Wigston, Leicester LE18 1NR. Mr F Durani (c/o Agent: Jayesh Vaja, 1078A Melton Road, Syston, Leicester LE7 2NN) – Alteration and extension to rear of existing retail/ flat premises to form 3 additional self-contained flats – at 32 Bell Street, Wigston, Leicester LE18 1AD.

Charnwood Borough Gayna Lees (c/o Agent: BHC) – Two light industrial units and two office buildings with ancillary parking and refuse area – at 2 Bridge Park Road, Thurmaston, Leicester LE4 8BL. Clarendon Land & Development (c/o Agent: Marrons Planning) – Outline planning application for residential development of up to 130 dwellings, provision of land for school expansion, open space and children’s play area – at land off Humble Lane, Cossington, Leicestershire.

Appropriation of monies PROBLEM:

I work for a building company that has enjoyed quite a long relationship with one particular client. The client is a housing developer operating at the high end of the market constructing one-off bespoke houses.

Although procurement of us precontract has been fine, with every contract awarded having been covered by a purchase order that included terms and conditions, including a price, it is the client’s post-contract administration has not been so good, in particular the accountability of monies paid against each contract and the issue of payment and pay less notices. However, this has now come to a head because of the pandemic, which has hit our client’s business hard, and its cash-flow has suffered, which has had a knock-on effect on us. What has happened is that although we have issued regular payment applications for our work, the client has had a tendency to make irregular global payments – that is payments on account against more than one contract. That would not have been so bad if the global payments had identified the contracts that were being paid and / or the payments made had equalled the value of the payment applications which would have allowed easy identification. We are now at the stage where according to our account records, there is about £96,000 outstanding against the total value of our payment applications, whilst the client is arguing that we have been paid against certain payment applications apart from 2 contracts,

which our client is arguing it is withholding monies due to defects. The client has never issued any payment or pay less notices and its payment remittances do not allocate which contracts were paid. What do we do?

RESPONSE:

This pandemic has certainly caused many problems in the construction industry, and unfortunately the effects will be felt for some time after the pandemic is over.

Under each contract you have entered into, save where the contract specifies that the duration of the work is to be less than 45 days or it is agreed that the duration of the work is estimated to be less than 45 days, you are entitled to stage payments, even if the terms and conditions of the contract are silent on stage payments. You are therefore entitled to issue application for payments and providing the same are valid (having regard to the period and the content of the applications), you are entitled to receive payment unless your client has issued in time a valid payment notice or pay less notice. As regards to the global payments that your client has made, the general rule in law is that where payments have not been allocated by the payer and there is more than one debt, the payee can exercise its legal right to appropriate those payments to whichever debt it deems fit. In your situation therefore, you can decide which of the payment applications the payments have been appropriated against, leaving

Michael Gerard

AUTHOR BACKGROUND 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.

you to then decide how to resolve the payment application/s that remain unpaid – perhaps suspend performance of your obligations under the contract/s, make a referral to adjudication (or more than one referral if the payment effects more than one project), litigate or arbitrate, or some other form of dispute resolution. All that said however, given the amount in dispute and the complexity of the legal arguments, I would recommend that you seek legal advice before you make any decision. © Michael Gerard 2021 The advice provided is intended to be of a general guide only and should not be viewed as providing a definitive legal analysis.

Markfield church premises for sale by auction ANDREW GRANGER & Co are offering for sale BY AUCTION a semi-detached single storey church premises built in the mid1800s.

The property – Markfield Congregational Church Building, Main Street, Markfield, Leics. LE67 9UU – will be sold by Traditional Online Auction method. This means that exchange will occur when the online timer reaches zero (provided the seller’s reserve price has been met or exceeded). The winning buyer will be legally obliged to purchase the property at this point. GUIDE PRICE £80,000 All bidding shall take place online, the listing for which can be found here: https://andrewgranger.bambooauctions.com/property/markfield-congregational-church-5055459 The Guide Price is £80,000. Call Andrew Granger & Co on 0116 242 9938 for more information. MARKFIELD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH BUILDING, MAIN STREET, MARKFIELD, LE67 9UU

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P&R Building Supplies Ltd (c/o Agent: David Granger Design Ltd, The Old Cottage Hospital, Leicester Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1DB) – Retention of existing builders merchant, the change of use of an existing Class B2 business unit to a builders merchant, internal and external alterations to existing buildings and associated landscapeing works – at land at Station Avenue, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 5DZ. Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Nicholas Taylor & Associates) – Demolition of existing junior block and construction of replacement single storey school building and associated playgrounds – at Highgate Primary School, Greengate Lane, Birstall, Leicester LE4 3DL. Rainier Developments Ltd and Michael Smith, Elizabeth Lilwall & Richard Smith (c/o Agent: Turley) – Outline planning application for up to 65 dwellings – at land south of East Road, Wymeswold, Leics. Brooksby Melton College (c/o Agent: Melton Borough Council) – Consultation from Melton Borough Council: Seeking consent for the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of development at the site comprising 70 dwellings and associated infrastructure (Outline consent 19/01371/VAC) – at Spinney Campus, Brooksby Melton College, Melton Road, Brooksby, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 2LW.

South Derbyshire District Owl Homes Limited (c/o Agent: Planit Planning & Development, The Studio, White Cottage, Astley, Stourport on Severn DY13 0RS) – Approval of reserved matters for access, layout, scale, appearance, and landscaping of Outline permission 9/2016/0262 for the erection of 34 dwellings – at land adjacent to the Mandarin Restaurant, Eggington Road, Hilton, Derby DE65 5FJ. Fitzpatrick Cruise Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr J Imber, JMI Planning, 62 Carter Street, Uttoxeter ST14 8EU) – Erection of 4 dwellings to replace existing bungalow – at Silsden, Coton Road, Walton on Trent, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 8NL.

Vocational training reforms will benefit building industry, says the FMB IMPROVEMENTS to the vocational education system will help address skills gaps in construction and support local builders to train, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) following the Government’s publication of the ‘Skills for Jobs’ White Paper.

Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “Enhancing apprenticeship opportunities in the construction sector is vital if we are to ‘build back better’ from the coronavirus pandemic, and local builders must be at the forefront of these plans. The White Paper’s intention to create greater parity of esteem between vocational and academic education is an important first step, and will encourage more young people into apprenticeships. Plans to strengthen the links between employers and colleges will also help builders, and is a measure that the FMB has been calling for in recent years. Measures such as College Business Centres will provide greater support to employers new to training. While it is important to reflect on the way apprenticeships are delivered, I continue to believe that a high quality placement with a local business that is invested in supporting that person, will lead to the best outcomes for all.” Berry concluded: “It is welcoming to see the White Paper’s ambitions for employers to be better integrated into the development of Local Skills Improvement Plans. Through this, construction businesses will be given a greater voice to advocate for training in occupations that are in short supply. Aligning training opportunities with local, and future, skills needs will create better employment outcomes for young people. This approach can better enable the construction sector to support both the UK’s journey to net-zero and our economic recovery from the pandemic.”

Sales rising at Topps Tiles

SALES ARE rising at Topps Tiles, the Leicesterheadquartered tile specialist, according to a trading update for the 13 week period ended 26 December 2020. Retail like-for-like sales increased by 19.9% in the first 13 weeks of the current financial year, with “good growth” in sales across both of the company’s main customer groups, professional fitters and homeowners. The firm noted that it has repaid a £5 million term loan drawn as part of the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme, and cancelled an unused £5 million revolving credit facility under the same scheme. As such, the company is now debt free.

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A NEW 60-home development being built in the historic Leicestershire village of Bottesford will launch in the spring. Bellway’s The Vale development will consist of two, three, four and five-bedroom houses for sale, as well as nineteen affordable homes for rent or shared ownership. Construction work recently got underway on the site, which is located on land to the south of Grantham Road, around a mile east of the village centre. The first homes will go on the market in the spring when a sales office opens at the development. A showhome will be unveiled shortly after, while the first residents are expected to move in during the summer. Bellway is contributing more than £170,000 towards education in the area, as part of the planning agreement for The Vale.

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Rugby Borough

Leicestershire developer lands £8m funding for Loughborough scheme

VPI Warwick Limited (c/o Agent: Mr Richard Palmer, HB Architects, The Old Telephone Exchange, Albert Street, Rugby CV21 2SA) – Conversion of existing building to 5 apartments and extension to form 2 further apartments – at 8 St Matthews Street, Rugby, Warks. CV21 3BY. Mr R Thompson (c/o Agent: Hives Associates Ltd, 19 Main Street, Lyddington, Oakham, Rutland LE15 9LR) – Erection of a pair of threestorey four-bedroom semi-detached dwellings with car and cycle parking – at land rear of 26-40 Oakley Road, Corby, Northants.

East Northamptonshire

PARAGON BANK has provided an £8m funding package to Horsnall Holdings Ltd to support The Gate – a 64-home Loughborough housing development.

Mr Antonio D-Fazio (c/o Agent: Linzi Melrose, CC Town Planning, Newton House, Northampton Science Park, Kings Park Road, Northampton NN3 6LG) – Residential development of 7 dwellings – at 11 Higham Road, Rushden, Northants. NN10 6EB.

Plant News

Mr & Mrs Walsh (c/o Agent: Mark Benns, Paul Bancroft Architects, The Coach House, 80 South Road, Oundle, Peterborough PE8 4BP) – Proposed detached dwelling within the grounds of an existing builder’s yard – at 2 Launde Cottages, The Lawns, Twywell, Northants. NN14 3AH. Quilla Limited (c/o Agent: Ms Helen Raymond, RAW Architecture Ltd, 15 Warrenne Keep, Castle Dyke, Stamford PE9 2NX) – Conversion of two agricultural barns into 2 dwellings – at barn rear of 17 Main Street, Woodnewton, Peterborough PE8 5EB. Eddie Curtis (c/o Agent: Adam Lersch, Duggan Associates, 3 Hutchcraft Way, Collingtree, Northampton NN4 0NN) – Demolition of existing derelict dwelling and erection of 4 townhouse dwellings with parking – at 23 High Street South, Rushden, Northants. NN10 0QU. Mr Robin Sloan (c/o Agent: Paul Ingle, Portess & Richardson, 193 Lincoln Road, Peterborough PE1 2PL) Demolition of seven-bedroom dwelling and erection of 2 fivebedroom detached houses with detached double garages – at 19 Cotterstock Road, Oundle PE8 5HA.

Work starts on new Oadby housing development

The funding from Paragon’s Development Finance division has enabled the second phase of development of The Gate, which comprises 64 oneand two-bedroom apartments. Paragon also previously funded phase one of the development, The Mill. This is the sixth development that the bank has supported Horsnall Holdings with.

O’Malley Plant Hire takes delivery of UK’s first Yanmar C50R-5A O’MALLEY Plant Hire Ltd has taken delivery of the very first C50R-5A tracked carrier sold in the UK. Retailed through Taylor & Braithwaite, Yanmar’s official dealer for Cumbria, Northumberland and Durham (including Tyneside and Teesside), the new model will be used for a wide range of earthmoving applications. Added to the Yanmar portfolio in 2020, the next-generation C50R-5A can transport up to 3,800kg (standard) and 3,500kg (turning vessel). With a total width of 2.2 meters, length of 4.54 meters and ability to turn 360 degrees on the spot in seven seconds, it sets the standards for performance and productivity. Featuring Yanmar’s Stage V-compliant 111hp (83.2kW) 4TNV94FHT direct-injection engine, the carrier delivers 410Nm of torque at 1700rpm. Fitted with a common rail system and full electronic engine control, power is delivered precisely when needed. Recently delivered to the O’Malley Plant Hire Ltd Penrith headquarters, the C50R-5A is already proving a valuable investment. Tom O’Malley, Director, commented: “With demand for groundworks high, continuing to expand our fleet with the latest and most innovative compact equipment is hugely important. “When we heard about Yanmar’s all-new Stage V-compliant C50R-5A tracked carrier, we knew it would be a valuable addition. The perfect partner for a six, eight or even thirteen-tonne excavator, its capacity, speed, power and capability guarantees maximum productivity. “ For more information about Yanmar’s latest range of compact equipment, including the C50R-5A, visit https://www.yanmar.com/ gb/construction/.

CONSTRUCTION work is now underway on a new housing development in Oadby, where the first properties are set to go on sale next year. Ashberry Homes is building a selection of 89 homes at Horwood Gardens, off Gartree Road, including a range of two, three, four and five-bedroom houses. The housebuilder is providing the properties as part of a wider scheme of 310 new homes, on land shared with neighbouring developer Bellway. Ashberry Homes is also providing 18 of the 93 affordable homes which are being built at the site. Horwood Gardens has been named in honour of the first curator of the University of Leicester Botanic Garden, Arthur Horwood. The gardens were established in 1921 and were previously located in the grounds of what is now the University of Leicester, before moving to Oadby in 1947, where they have been situated ever since.

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Wells McFarlane secures two Opportunity for 110 dwellings at tenants for Business Park Corby Co-op

Rushcliffe Borough Mr Harry Warren (c/o Agent: Mr Dino Labbate, Swish Architecture Ltd, Unit 2B, 100 Melton Road, West bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6EP) – Two-storey extension and external alterations to create 3 additional apartments (Resubmission) – at 27 Eton Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7AR. Mr Naden Moothia (c/o Agent: Mr Dino Labbate, Swish Architecture Ltd, Unit 2B, 100 Melton Road, West bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6EP) – Conversion of residential care home (12 bedrooms) to 2 dwellings and construction of single storey rear extension – at Cherrytree Lodge, 34-36 Holme Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5AA. Vistry Homes & John A Wells Ltd (c/o Agent: Jonathan Protheroe, Oxalis Planning Ltd, Toll Bar House, Landmere Lane, Edwalton, Nottinghamshire NG12 4DG) – Application for matters reserved under application ref: 17/00941/ OUT for approval of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of 137 dwellings – at OS Field 7525, land at Sharp Hill Wood, Melton Road, Edwalton, Nottinghamshire. Mr Nick Hawke (c/o Agent: Ian Long, Boyer, Unit 1A Cedars Office Park, Butt Lane, Loughborough, Leics. LE12 5EE) – Application for matters reserved under application ref: 17/03028/OUT for approval of access, appearance, landscaping and layout of proposed erection of 5 dwellings with parking – at Top Yard Farm, Rectory Place, Barton In Fabis, Nottinghamshire NG11 0AJ. Mr Adam Hampson (c/o Agent: Neil Whitehead, NJW Design, 34 Coatsby Road, Kimberley, Nottingham NG16 2TH) – Two storey extension of existing B1 and A2 office unit – at Dioptrical Limited, 2 Priory Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5HU. Mr T Faulks & Mr P Frost (c/o Agent: Paul Stone, Stone Planning Services Ltd, 9 Yardley Close, Swanwick, Derby DE55 1EP) – Outline planning application for demolition of industrial buildings and construction of 5 houses and garages – at A E Faulks Ltd, The Wharf, Main Street, Hickling, Nottinghamshire LE14 3AJ.

The site extends to approximately 2.13 acres (0.86 ha) including the existing detached former Co-op food-store with its primary frontage and entrance onto Alexandra Road and associated car parking. An Outline planning application for the site has been submitted for up to 110 no dwellings with flexible ground floor retail space. Offers are invited on either a conditional or unconditional basis for the freehold title.

The site sits within the jurisdiction of Corby Borough Council and Northamptonshire County

TWO NEW tenants have Cosford Business Park, Council. securedAnpremises at a Lutterworth is the new outline planning application (20/00155/OUT) has been submitted to Corby Borough Council Lutterworth Business for a residential mixed-use scheme which includes the demolition of the existingMartial food-store home for Deacons and erection of up to 110 residential dwellings. The residential element at maximum density Park following deals Fitness and All Play would comprise 29 houses and 81 apartments Arts with 170& sq m of A1/A3 commercial floorspace on theby ground floor of the building on the corner of Alexandra Road and Wood Street. completed local Solutions. Chartered Surveyors and Two indicative masterplan options have been submitted the planning application and a a create jobwith opportunities including proposal is being discussed. In addition an Economic Viability Analysis has been Propertythird Consultants, Wells receptionist, part-time coaches and submitted, which shows that the proposed scheme cannot support a contribution towards McFarlane. affordable housing. potential apprenticeships. We’re

also exploring options such as Cosford Business Park sits on the The planning application has been dealt with by Pegasus Planning Group. Any enquiries collaborating with personal trainers northern edge ofthe Lutterworth, regarding application can be redirected by JLL to the appointed representative of Pegasus. Please do )*/ make any direct enquiries and to thesports planningtherapists, authority at this stage of the offering in the heart of the town’s application process. It is anticipated that the application will be determined in October 2020. corporate memberships and business district. Wells McFarlane potentially franchising, so plenty of has recently completed two excitement for 2021 and beyond.” transactions which will see expansion for Deacons Martial Art All Play Solutions followed & Fitness into a 1,308 sq ft unit and a similar pattern, reaching a relocation for playground product point where it had outgrown an manufacturer, All Play Solutions existing home studio set-up and into a 1,335 sq ft space. needed new premises to facilitate development. Mark Deacon, owner and chief instructor at Deacons Martial Arts Cosford Business Park occupies & Fitness, which teaches children an excellent location within martial arts, karate and kickboxing Lutterworth and is easily accessible to help improve confidence and from the M1 and M6. Andrew wellbeing, said: “Our existing McFarlane Holt, Director at Wells premises is in Oadby but the McFarlane added: “It’s really business is growing and we wanted encouraging to hear business to find a secondary location nearby. success stories like these, especially We were familiar with Lutterworth in sectors where confidence levels and as soon as we found Cosford have previously been quite low; Business Park, it seemed the hopefully an indication that some obvious choice – close enough to sort of normality is returning. Light our Oadby club but not so much as industrial units, like these at Cosford to have an adverse effect. Business Park, are in high demand as they offer real versatility and can “It might seem a bold decision be configured to accommodate to expand our business during a showrooms, trade counters, pandemic but we’re confident it will storage, offices and workshops. I work and look forward to teaching encourage Landlords with similar the children of Lutterworth and properties to get in touch.” surrounding villages. As part of the expansion, we’re hoping to

JLL are offering for sale a prime residential development opportunity with an outline planning application (ref: 20/00155/ OUT) submitted for up to 110 dwellings and flexible retail space. The site – The Former Co-op Building, Alexandra Road, Corby NN17 1PE – extends to approximately 2.13 acres. Offers are invited for the freehold interest. For more information, call Anabel Christmas at JLL on 0115 908 2132 or email: anabel. christmas@eu.jll.com

1.43 acre site for 9 dwellings in Nether Broughton SHOULER & Son are offering for sale a residential development site of approx. 1.43 acres with Outline Planning Permission (ref: 17/00636/ OUT) for 9 dwellings. The site – at Dalby Road, Nether Broughton, Leics. - is for sale at an asking price of £1,400,000. Call Shoulers on 01664 518919 for more information.

+ St. James Street / Earl Street LEICESTER + LE1 3SU

Substantial development opportunity in Leicester ANDREW & ASHWELL are offering for sale a residential development opportunity at St James Street & Earl Street, Leicester LE1 3SU.

0116 254 1220 l andash.co.uk l 53 London Road, Leicester LE2 0PD

The property comprises a pair of three-storey properties to St James Street and Earl Street elevations, with an interlinking prayer hall between. Planning permission has been granted for extension/ conversion to provide an additional two storeys to the Earl Street elevation, to provide 17 self-contained apartments and retention of the central prayer hall. Price on application. Call Kelvin Wilson at Andrew & Ashwell on 0116 254 1220 or email: kww@andash.co.uk

Location

THE PROPERTY

I once dated a girl with a lazy eye. It turns out she was seeing someone else on the side. The property occupies a City Centre position, within the Lee Circle area of Leicester with frontages to St James Street, Earl Street and Eldon Street. Lee Circle has been undergoing major redevelopment over

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Polesworth, Tamworth, Staffordshire Guide Price £65,000

An exciting opportunity to purchase a detached brick and tile building in the centre of Polesworth NIA: 120 sq.m. (1,291 sq.ft.) Potential development opportunity Road frontage Previous church use

Heather, Coalville, Leicestershire Guide Price: Lot 1: £450,000 / Lot 2: £200,000

An attractive development opportunity in a popular village location

Outline Planning Permission for 5 dwellings Sold as a whole or in 2 lots Lot 1: 3 dwellings / Lot 2: 2 dwellings PP reference: Lot 1: 19/00105/OUT, Lot 2: 19/00104/OUT

TELEPHONE 01530 877977 opt 2 / EMAIL ashrural@howkinsandharrison.co.uk Old Cottage Hospital, Leicester Road, Ashby de la Zouch. LE65 1DB Offices at Atherstone / Ashby de la Zouch / Rugby / Lutterworth / Towcester / Daventry / Northampton / Henley-in-Arden

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Melton Mowbray site sold to Bloor Homes Mr Kevin Hard (c/o Agent: Mr Dino Labbate, Swish Architecture Ltd, Unit 2B, 100 Melton Road, West bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6EP) – Demolition of bungalow and erection of 7 dwellings with parking (Resubmission) – at 21 Kendal Court, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5HE.

Midlands contractor appointed to major construction framework G F TOMLINSON has been selected as an approved partner for the NHS Shared Business Services PS-Works: Public Sector Construction Works Framework, which launched on 17 December 2020.

Mr B Roberts (c/o Agent: Keith Reynolds, Reynolds Associates, PO Box 7988, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 5ZU) – Erection of 2 dwelling houses with paddock land to rear – at land to the north east of Main Street, Sutton Cum Granby, Nottinghamshire NG13 9QA. Mr Peter Reid (c/o Agent: Ian Whitehead, Whitehead & Partners Ltd, Churchfield, Station Road, Rolleston, Notts. NG23 5SE) – Erection of 3 detached dwellings and access – at Muffins Gap, Lombard Street, Orston, Nottinghamshire NG13 9NG.

RICHBOROUGH ESTATES has sold a major housing site in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire to housebuilder Bloor Homes.

Mr I Vrentroz (c/o Agent: Nick Baseley, IBA Planning Ltd, The Studios, Church Farm, Mansfield Road, Edwinstowe, Notts. NG21 9NJ) – Replacement of existing changing rooms and 2 timberframed office buildings with a new two-storey permanent building - at Nottingham Forest Football Club Sports Academy, Gresham Close, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7RQ. Mr L Padimore (c/o Agent: Ms Caroline Chave, Chave Planning, Enterprise Centre, Bridge Street, Derby DE1 3LD) – Reserved matters application for the re-plan of 254 plots approved under Reserved Matters application 18/01468/REM – at land west of Chapel Lane, Bingham, Nottinghamshire. Taylor Wimpey UK & Rockspring Barwood Gamston Ltd (c/o Agent: David bainbridge, Savills, Wythem Court, West way, Oxford OX2 0QL) – Outline Planning Application forr the first phases of a Sustainable Urban Extension comprising up to 2,250 dwellings, a primary school, a local centre, hot food takeaway, childrens play areas, and strategic infrastructure including drainage works – at land east of Gamston and north of Tollerton Lane, Tollerton, Nottinghamshire. Barratt Homes North Midlands (c/o: 2 Horizon Place, Mellors Way, Nottingham Business Park, Nottingham NG8 6PY) – Outline planning application for construction of up to 210 dwellings – at land rear of Mill Hill Lane/The Old Park, Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire.

Located off Scalford Road, the site will deliver 400 homes, including affordable properties, extensive open space and over five acres of expansion land for the adjoining John Ferneley College. Richborough Estates secured an allocation for the site in the Melton Local Plan as part of the multi-million pound Melton Mowbray Distributor Road – a key priority for Melton Borough Council and Leicestershire County Council. The purpose of the bypass is to relieve traffic congestion in the town centre, while also unlocking land for employment space and around 3,000 homes.

Residential Development Opportunity

Land at Colstondevelopment Lane, Harby, Residential Leicestershire LE14in 4BE opportunity Harby

Freehold For Sale

SAVILLS are offering for sale a residential development Total area circa 3.18 hectares (7.9 acres) development land opportunity Colston Harby, Leicestershire LE14 Parcel A: Outlineat Planning PermissionLane, for 53 residential dwellings (approximately 1.9ha / 5 acres) Parcel B: Future potential development opportunity (approximately 1.2 ha / 3 acres) 4BE.

former cheese factory, Colston Lane, Harby, Leics bird’s eye view west: dwg No. 008_062015/001

Commuting distance from Melton, Nottingham and Leicester The property comprises a vacant part brownfield site (Parcel A)/part Situated in Harby, a desirable Leicestershire village greenfield site (Parcel B). Parcel A has Outline Planning Permission (ref: 15/00673/OUT) for up to 53 Savills Nottingham dwellings, on the site of the former Millway Foods factory. Enfield Chambers 18 Low Pavement NG1 7DG ANottingham planning application was submitted on Parcel B (ref:16/00664/OUT) for 8055 82 +44 units(0)115 across934 both parcels A and B but was subsequently declined. savills.co.uk Price on application. Contact Ann Taylor at Savills on 0115 934 8174 or email: ataylor@savills.com

The framework will provide a compliant procurement route to market for all NHS and wider public sector construction works requirements across the UK, and G F Tomlinson has been appointed to deliver projects up to the value of £5million across the East Midlands, West Midlands, Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire regions. Bidding for the framework, which lines up trusted construction partners for the next seven years, started in February 2020, with 82 UK contractors vying for limited places of up to 10 for each regional lot. 41 contractors in total have been selected to work on projects up to the value of £5million across the UK including G F Tomlinson, and projects to be delivered will include healthcare, education, housing, social care, leisure, libraries, blue light, transport, recycling and waste, industrial and commercial facilities, as well as mixed use regeneration projects. As part of the bidding process, G F Tomlinson was required to prove innovation and sustainability in its delivery, as well as consistency of engagement with stakeholders. Chris Flint, director at G F Tomlinson, said: “We are very pleased to have been appointed to this major NHS Public Sector Construction Works Framework, which is streamlining the procurement route to market of all NHS and wider public sector construction work requirements across the country. We look forward to delivering significant healthcare and public sector projects for the next seven years. “G F Tomlinson has already delivered in excess of £640million projects through public sector frameworks to date and as a hardworking and tenacious team, we fully embrace the opportunities this provides in extending our reach across the UK, leaving a positive legacy in the regions in which we operate.”

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Mulberry Homes launches 10-year anniversary Land acquired campaign to support Leicestershire community for 166 new TO CELEBRATE its 10th homes in anniversary, leading housebuilder Mulberry Homes has announced Coalville its latest campaign, in which it will donate £1,000 each to a range of local charities nearby to its developments during 2021, including ones in Leicestershire.

The 10-year anniversary campaign will see a different local charity or public organisation selected each month to receive a £1000 contribution, putting local communities at the heart of the housebuilder’s operations. The initiative will be implemented at all Mulberry Homes’ developments across Bedfordshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and Warwickshire. Mulberry Homes’ Kingsbury Park development in Lutterworth This follows Mulberry Homes’ successful Distinctly Local campaign, in which over £10,000 was donated to charities and independent businesses throughout 2020. Leicestershire charities and organisations that received donations last year included the Kibworth Isolation Relief Team, Lutterworth Ladies RFC and Thompsons United FC. Kerry Jones, Sales Director at Mulberry Homes, said: “We’re very proud to celebrate a decade of building beautiful houses by showing our on-going commitment to the local areas we build in and forging new, lasting partnerships with the communities local to our developments. “We’re looking forward to contributing positively to the work and impact of numerous charitable and social enterprises by donating significant funds to those who need it most, especially during these challenging times.” Mulberry Homes’ developments in Leicestershire include Kingsbury Park in Lutterworth, which is down to the final four homes. Phase three of the development, called The Mulberries, is coming soon and will consist of a stunning collection of two, three and four-bedroom homes.

HOUSEBUILDER Bellway has acquired 12.5 acres of land in Coalville to provide 166 new homes, subject to full planning permission. The parcel of land sits within a larger 250-acre site, situated less than two miles from Junction 22 of the M1, where outline plans for 2,016 new homes alongside a primary school and a local community centre have been approved. Bellway is now preparing to submit its detailed plans to the local authority, with the hope that planning permission will be granted by the summer. Bellway’s proposed development includes a mix of two, three and four-bedroom properties, along with 13 affordable homes for local people. If the detailed planning application is approved by North West Leicestershire District Council, Bellway intends to start construction work at the site in autumn 2021.

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Local company launches dedicated Land and Development Division

Student residential investment in Leicester

AFTER 15 YEARS of providing specialist land and development services to builders, developers, landowners and investors, East Midlands-based Marble Property Services Ltd, have launched a dedicated division to satisfy their clients’ needs.

GODDARD HOUSE

ANDREW GRANGER & CO are offering for sale a substantial student residential investment with further£1,950,000 potential to increase the lettable area. 325, LONDON ROAD, LEICESTER, LE2 3ND

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial student residential investment with further potential to increase the lettable area. The property is prominently located at the junction of London Road and Knighton Road in the highly‐regarded Stoneygate area of Leicester. There is currently accommodation for 20 students with en suite facilities, wi‐fi and off‐street parking.

Call 0116 242 9933 for further information

The property – Goddard House, 325 London Road, Leicester LE2 3ND – is prominently located at the junction of London Road and Knighton Lane in the highlyregarded Stoneygate area of Leicester. There is currently accommodation for 20 students with en-suite facilities, wi-fi and off-street parking. There is a separate onebed bungalow at the rear which is currently vacant. The current rents total £2,440 per week. There is potential for further income from the former administration offices and the rear bungalow. The asking price is £1,950,000. For more information, or to arrange a viewing appointment, contact Kevin Skipworth at Andrew Granger & Co on 0116 242 9933 or email: kevin.skipworth@ andrewgranger.co.uk

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Managing Director Steve Thrower revealed, “We have successfully sold strategic land as far south as the Home Counties and acted as consultants to landowners and developers as far north as Scotland, with almost all of our business coming from referrals and recommendations only. “We felt the time was right to view this market in a pro-active Kirsty Samson and Steve Thrower outside Marble’s way and build on our experience, offices in Castle Donington skill and expertise by offering a range of bespoke services and solutions to existing and new clients.” Headed up by Steven Thrower and co-director Kirsty Samson, the new land and development division is based in Castle Donington and has the capacity to operate throughout the U.K. The team have already been instrumental in deals involving hundreds of acres of strategic land in sites throughout Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Kirsty commented, “Whilst 2020 doesn’t sound like a great time to launch a new business, we know that land and development is a long-term investment and the days of simple deals and transactions have long gone. We are investing in our own - and our client’s - future. Our company slogan is ‘Supporting You with Tenacity and Integrity’ and we feel we deliver that to all the opportunities we are involved in. “Our clients include developers looking to acquire or dispose of land with or without planning, investors and developers looking for a specific opportunity, and landowners wanting advice on how to maximise the potential of their assets.” For a free no-obligation consultation contact Marble Property Services on 01332 811333 or email them at land@marbleproperty.co.uk

Green light for Stoney Stanton business park

CLOWES Developments’ Stoney Stanton Business Park is another step closer following approval of the reserved matters application by Blaby District Council.

The scheme will provide 7 industrial/warehouse units which are set to be further subdivided to provide 18 units. Works are scheduled to begin at Stoney Stanton Business Park following the satisfaction of pre-commencement conditions. Contractors will be onsite by Q2 2021. Stoney Stanton Business Park will be built out speculatively. All units will be available on a freehold or leasehold basis. Adjoining units can also be combined.

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Leicestershire homebuilders extend NHS Major Jaguar Land Rover helping hand for further six months parts centre BARRATT and David Wilson Homes have announced that they will be extending the 5% deposit contribution for NHS workers across Leicestershire.

The leading homebuilders started the scheme last year at the height of the pandemic to thank those working for the NHS. Initially, the scheme was due to finish at the end of December but the support for the country’s NHS heroes was recently extended by an additional six months. Selected properties are available to purchase using the scheme and homes must complete on or before 18th June 2021. Since the launch of the scheme, the extra support available across Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ operational areas of Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Warwickshire and Lincolnshire has led to 224 reservations being made by NHS employees using the scheme so far. The homebuilders are hoping to assist many more in purchasing their dream home over the next six months. Rachael Harrison, Sales Director at David Wilson Homes East Midlands, said: “Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ Deposit Contribution scheme has already helped 1,000 NHS workers across the UK to buy their own homes, saving them more than £10m in the process.” Jan Ruston, Sales Director at Barratt Homes North Midlands, said: “We want to continue to support vital NHS workers in the New Year so we’ve extended the scheme for six more months until June 2021.” The homebuilders have been supporting the NHS throughout the pandemic. At the beginning of the pandemic, Barratt Developments donated its entire stock of PPE masks to help them stay safe. This was followed by a donation of defibrillators to St. John’s Ambulance to aid communities, and a £100,000 donation to support NHS frontline staff and volunteers. Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ scheme works by offering NHS workers a 5% deposit contribution up to £15,000. For example, if they were interested in a home costing £200,000, they could qualify for a contribution of £10,000. Those wishing to apply should speak to a Sales Adviser during an appointment, who can introduce applicants to a specialist New Homes Mortgage Adviser. Barratt Homes North Midlands is currently building quality homes at a range of developments in Leicestershire including New Lubbesthorpe and City Heights in Leicester, Wigston Meadows in Wigston and Grange View in Hugglescote. Former Buzz Bar I 23 High Street Long Eaton I Nottingham I NG10 1HY

moves closer for Leicestershire as funding deal agreed INTERMEDIATE Capital Group (ICG) has agreed to forward fund a new, 2.94 million sq ft global parts logistics centre at Mercia Park located at Junction 11, M42, North-West Leicestershire, constructed by IM Properties and leased to Jaguar Land Rover.

The transaction represents Europe’s largest ever single occupier build-tosuit transaction with ICG partnering with developer IM Properties to deliver the scheme on 20-year leases for each of the five units. The new campus will service 80 countries and be in the heart of the UK’s Golden Triangle and Jaguar Land Rover’s aftermarket business, enabling it to evolve and grow the company, maintaining its competitiveness in a challenging global marketplace.

Former bar Mixed with development commercial and residential development opportunity – Freehold For Sale potential in Long Eaton FHP are offering for sale a development opportunity at the Former Buzz Bar, 23 High Street, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 1HY.

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The property comprises substantial accommodation arranged on basement, ground and two upper • Former licensed bar and premises with development potential to provide 5 - 6 apartments floors. at first and second floor levels It is considered suitable for• Ground redevelopment provide 5/6 apartments Floor Public House area to – 1,500 ft² • Offers invited together with retail or leisure use onat £300,000 the ground floor or alternatively potential for further office/residential use. For Sale Offers are invited at £300,000. Call Noel Roper at FHP on 0115 841 1132 or email: noel@fhp.co.uk

Potential development site in StantonFOR SALE INNES ENGLAND are offering for sale the former Lodge Sturtevant Works at Park Road, Stanton, Near Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE15 9TW.

There are several buildings on site which are uninhabitable without major work. There are 4 capped mineshafts on site. Guide price £450,000. Site at Park Road, Stanton, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE15 9TW For more information, call Nick Hosking at POTENTIAL Innes England onSITE 07855 DEVELOPMENT 423458 or email: nhosking@innes-england.comSite of 2.15a (0.87 ha) Just 3 miles west of Swadlincote Approx 9000 sf GIA of dilapidated buildings for refurbishment STP

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Large Loughborough premises sold to expanding Leicestershire occupier SUBSTANTIAL premises on Belton Road West in Loughborough have been sold to expanding Leicester-based company, Fashion UK Limited. The deal, agreed by Tim Gilbertson, Director of FHP Property Consultants, sees over 30,000ft² of well specified space occupying a prime position in Loughborough sold to the company following the initial expansion and relocation of FHP’s client, Selective Marketplace Limited, to new facilities at a purpose-built site in Loughborough.

Henry Brothers hands over Nottingham Trent University Medical Technologies Innovation Facility CONTRACTOR Henry Brothers has completed a new Medical Technologies Innovation Facility (MTIF) for Nottingham Trent University. The two-storey building at the university’s Clifton Campus is part of a new dual-site facility in Nottingham which will produce the next generation of medical devices and technologies. Nottingham Trent University’s £23 million Medical Technologies Innovation Facility (MTIF) will bring organisations and clinicians together with university researchers to develop their ideas and get them to market as quickly as possible. The site on the Clifton Campus developed by Henry Brothers will focus on research and development, linking academics with industry to provide a multidisciplinary approach to medical technology development. A second facility, at the Boots site on the Nottingham Enterprise Zone, will be dedicated to the development, clinical production and commercialisation of new medical technologies. The team on the Clifton Campus development working alongside Henry Brothers included project manager Edge, architect Maber, quantity surveyor Gleeds, structural and civil engineer Curtins, and Couch, Perry, Wilkes for M&E services. MTIF is expected to become a major specialist innovation asset within the Midlands Engine, supporting industry and enhancing the regional economy in the areas of life sciences and healthcare. The project was supported by £9.7m from the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership, through its Local Growth Fund allocation.

15 acre site sold in Nottingham FHP Property Consultants, acting on behalf of Langham Park Developments Limited, has sold a 15 acre development site in Nuthall, Nottingham to Peveril Homes. Mike Wrigley and Fin Mitchell of Langham Park Developments Ltd originally purchased the site in 2009 as a long term strategic opportunity. The site has the benefit of planning consent to construct 116 dwellings and is located just off the A610 Kimberley/Eastwood Bypass.

INFORMATION FROM FMB

Reverse charge VAT: What you need to know THE UPCOMING Reverse VAT changes will put immense pressure on cash flow in all firms in the construction chain explains tax consultant Liz Bridge. The changes, taking effect from March 2021, mean all firms constructing buildings and structures - whether commercial or domestic - will need to prepare for changes to invoices, contracts and cash flow.

What is the current VAT process?

Generally speaking anyone who makes a supply of construction work in the UK will invoice or apply for the money due to them and must charge VAT. There are exceptions for traders below the VAT threshold and for supplies like housing which are zero rated, but the vast majority of FMB members will be charging VAT on their supplies. This means that for every £100 of work done, a business bills for and should receive £120. It uses the £100 to pay any subcontractors and cover overheads and to get profit. The £20 is passed quarterly to HMRC after any VAT incurred in making the supply has been deducted.

What is changing?

From March 2021, no one in the construction chain will bill VAT on their supplies unless they have contracted with the end consumer and user of the structure being built. If they are merely a cog in a chain of subcontractors to the main contractor who interfaces with the actual customer, they will treat the VAT as if it has been billed on supplies they receive and as if they had charged it to their contractor – but no actual money will change hands. The only businesses to collect VAT as real money will be those contracted with an end user or customer of the building. At the moment, if for example, your firm pays subcontractors £3,000 plus VAT £600 for work and then charges a main contractor £3,300 plus VAT £660 on that element, your bank account will pay out £3,600 and will collect £3,960. At the end of a quarter you will pay £60 to HMRC as VAT (£660 - £600), leaving £300 profit in your accounts. In the post ‘Reverse Charge’ world, you will only pay £3,000 for the work. You will receive only £3,300 for the contractor you work for. In a nutshell it means that where your firm currently has cash received of £120, in late 2019 it will only be receiving £100. The VAT paid by your firm will remain the same. There are no implications for profit or the amount of tax paid, but there are major implications for cash flow. Many firms already have difficulty paying their VAT quarterly, or their PAYE, or trading debts because their creditors have not paid them. They frequently use VAT they have collected and are holding to pay bills that arrive before the deadline for the VAT payment. Another way of putting it is that VAT acts as oil in the cash flow pump to ease moments of cash flow crisis. One can see VAT collected as providing firms with an emergency unarranged overdraft at times when it would be difficult and expensive to get such an overdraft.

What steps can you take now to prepare for Reverse Charge VAT? • • • • •

Ensure your software is updated. Ensure you or your accounts team are prepared for a 17% reduction in cash flowing through the veins of the business. You will need proforma reverse charge invoices and applications. You will need to warn your own VAT registered subcontractors. You will need to check if your customers are VAT registered, and CIS registered and if they are, check whether they are end users.

UPDATE: The FMB has joined forces with more than 30 organisations in the construction industry to call for reverse charge VAT to be scrapped.

Following an initial letter to the Chancellor on 10 December 2020, the coalition, led by the FMB, has written again to underline the urgency with which the Government must scrap this damaging policy. The campaign was reported on by Construction News, and the industry will continue to push for a policy rethink ahead of the Government’s Budget on 3 March 2021. Businesses should continue to prepare for the introduction of reverse charge VAT.

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Safe working practices for tradespeople better than “no jab, no job” knee-jerk reactions, says Stopcocks founder WHILE SOME plumbing companies have announced they will require operatives to be vaccinated against COVID 19 in order to continue working, the efficacy of this to protect householders is unclear. Stopcocks Women Plumbers founder Hattie Hasan MBE believes that while we’re all waiting for the vaccines to bring this crisis under control, it’s especially important to consider the implications of our actions and choices. Hasan is calling for business leaders to fully lead by taking a thought-out approach rather than giving knee-jerk reactions. She suggests we avoid reactions that could increase fear and mistrust. “We need to carefully consider the implications of our actions. Householders could be frightened into demanding vaccination certificates, and might tradespeople demand them from householders?” she says. Plumbers, heating engineers and electricians, in particular, who deal with urgent and emergency situations are highly aware that they’re both personally at risk and could also pose a threat to householders, which is why they’ve been at the forefront of safer practices since the CV19 crisis began. At time of writing, it’s too early to know whether the CV19 vaccines prevent transmission through contact (or if they only protect those who’ve been vaccinated). Medical guidelines in favour of safe working practices (safe distances, hand and surface cleaning and wearing a mask), which include householders as well as tradespeople all taking responsibility are more helpful, especially since many of us won’t receive the second dose of vaccinations until the end of 2021. Hasan believes the current health crisis can be used positively to help customers and tradespeople stay safe rather than knee-jerk reactions that increase fear. She says, “Many tradespeople we’ve spoken to are unhappy that ’no jab, no job’ requirements invade their civil liberties, and could be disruptive. Will tradespeople refuse to enter households where people haven’t been vaccinated? It could be a slippery slope. Virtually all the tradeswomen we’ve spoken to are very keen to be vaccinated against CV19 but they’re also unhappy that some bosses are suggesting they ‘must’ receive vaccinations to remain working.” Most tradespeople don’t fall within the age range to receive the CV19 vaccines for some time and insistence on vaccines will only serve to compound existing economic deprivation felt because of the current crisis. “Although we believe most trades people will decide to be vaccinated it’s currently unknown whether the CV19 vaccine prevents transmission as well as keeping people symptom-free,” says Hasan, founder of the National Register of Tradeswomen, which launches on 1 March, and suggests that the current health crisis highlights how unsafe many women already feel. “Tradeswomen are unhappy about employers and companies attempting to control their bodies in this way.” Hasan adds, “Thousands of householders have been telling us for years that they don’t feel safe not having a choice over who comes into their homes – that’s why we started Stopcocks and the Register of Tradeswomen. Women, particularly, have been calling for more safety overall. They want the opportunity to choose who comes into their homes and for some this means choosing tradeswomen.” Hasan believes that a better look at safety overall is called for, including and beyond the current health crisis: “Only then can we come up with guidelines for behaviour that will work over time and for all of us.”

Works start on £3.4m healthcare facility MIDLANDS CONTRACTOR G F Tomlinson has commenced works on the new Greenwood House Medical Centre in Burntwood, Staffordshire. Due for completion in September, the new £3.4million medical facility, located on Lichfield Road, will bring first class healthcare facilities to the community, relieving the pressure off local hospitals.

Developer GLP completes over 1.25 million sq ft of new logistics space at Magna Park South GLP, an investor and developer of logistics warehouses and distribution parks, has completed development of over 1.25 million sq ft of new, speculatively developed logistics space at Magna Park South, Lutterworth. In addition, GLP has leased Unit 4 at Magna Park South Lutterworth prior to its completion. The new developments at Magna Park South, Lutterworth include units 1, 2, and 3 comprising 746,000 sq ft, 126,000 sq ft and 300,000 sq ft respectively, totalling 1.17 million sq ft of space. Units 1 and 2 completed earlier this month, while unit 3 is also due to complete prior to Christmas. All of the buildings are available to lease. GLP has also completed and let unit 4, which has been leased on a tenyear term and comprises 99,000 sq ft of space. The facility has a clear height of 12.5 m and includes 10 dock doors, 75 car and 20 HGV parking spaces. The site will be operational for the customer in January 2021.

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