Leicestershire Builder Magazine January 2022 by Michael Wilkinson

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Housebuilder Praises ‘Golden’ Generation

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Mentor David Oliver with Demi Whitehead

REGIONAL housebuilder William Davis Homes has celebrated the 50th anniversary of its apprenticeship awards scheme by praising a new ‘golden’ generation of construction workers. Nineteen-year-old apprentice electrician Demi Whitehead has become the first female to be named the company’s Apprentice of the Year. Her mentor, David Oliver, won the title himself in 1975 and praised her hard work and dedication. Runner-up was fourth-year apprentice joiner Carlo Williams, also aged 19. There was a teamwork award for three third-year apprentice bricklayers: Aiden Busy, Matthew Walker and Alex Seymour. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 ...>)

MATHER JAMIE Chartered Surveyors are offering for sale

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: a residential development site at Barkbythorpe Road, Thurmaston, Leicester LE4 9JA. Agent: Gary Kirk Tel: 01509 233433 E-mail: gary.kirk@matherja The 1.61 acre site has full planning permission (ref: 20190377) for demolition Mather Jamie Ltd, 3 Bank Court, Weldon Loughborough, Lei of three existing dwellings and construction of 18 newRoad, build dwellings. For sale by Private Treaty - price on application.

For more information, orpack to arrange a viewing, Gary Kirk at Mather Online information available at:contact www.matherjamie.co.uk Jamie on 01509 233433 or email: gary.kirk@matherjamie.co.uk

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Travis Perkins plc signs up to Disability Confident scheme

TRAVIS PERKINS plc, which is a leading partner to the construction industry and the UK’s largest supplier of building materials, has announced that it has joined the Disability Confident scheme run by The Department for Work & Pensions which encourages companies to improve how they recruit, retain and develop employees with disabilities and long term conditions.

As part of its Disability Confident Level 1 membership, Travis Perkins has committed to ensure its recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, that adjustments are made to accommodate colleagues with disabilities and long term health conditions, and to provide employment, workplace and training opportunities. We acknowledge that creating a more inclusive environment which celebrates and nurtures diversity will be crucial to our future success as a business and as an industry. Whilst we have started to put disability on our leadership agenda, joining the Disability Confident scheme will help us accelerate change by making new connections, gaining access to information, support and guidance and other activities that will help us improve. “This is about eliminating stigma and removing the barriers that might be preventing our colleagues from realising their aspirations, so we create a workplace that is fully accessible and where everyone can thrive,” said James Mackenzie, Managing Director of Toolstation and Group Leadership Team Sponsor for the Travis Perkins Group’s Ability Network. Membership of the Disability Confident scheme follows Travis Perkins’ announcement earlier this year of its commitment to disability inclusion after joining The Valuable 500 in 2020, to make the business fully accessible to colleagues, as well as customers and suppliers, with disabilities and long term health conditions; both seen and unseen, over time.

Demi Whitehead - William Davis’s first female Apprentice of the Year - from page 1 Demi Whitehead is a fourth-year apprentice who joined the company straight from school in 2018. “I’m really proud to win this award,” she said. “When I came for my interview three years ago, I didn’t even think I’d get the apprenticeship. “I’ve always been more practical than academic. I come from a family of tradesmen and have always helped my dad and grandad. I love my job and look forward to continuing my journey with William Davis Homes.” Demi’s off-site studies are at Loughborough College but now that she is in the final year of the apprenticeship, most of her time is spent gaining skills on the company’s Buttercup Fields development at Shepshed. Her mentor David Oliver commented: “Demi is a confident apprentice and this shows in her approach to her work and problem solving. She is eager to learn new skills and put them into practice. Demi gets on well with other trades and site staff and is a credit to herself and the department.” William Davis Homes’ apprenticeship scheme has won a number of awards. They include a National Housebuilder Award and a Construction Industry Training Board Award. The company also has a team of technical trainees in skills such as quantity surveying and engineering. A large proportion of the company’s current workforce started as William Davis Homes apprentices. On average, around nine out of ten stay with the company – higher than the national average. Seventeen former Apprentice of the Year winners are still working for the company. “Apprentices are the future of our company,” said Guy Higgins. “It is a credit to the mentors and trainers that so many apprentices decide to stay with us, demonstrating that completing an apprenticeship can lead to a long and fulfilling career.”

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Public Accounts Committee right to criticise Green Homes Grant Scheme, says FMB THE FAILURE of the Green Homes Grant Scheme was a disappointment and the Government must learn from these findings to ensure similar, future schemes work better for industry and consumers, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the release of the Public Accounts Committee’s report into the “underperforming” Green Homes Grants Scheme.

Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB said: “It is not surprising to read the Public Accounts Committee’s damning assessment of last year’s Green Homes Grant Scheme. By the experience of our own members, the FMB echoes the Committee’s criticisms and know that the scheme was too short-term in outlook. Critically, it did not allow sufficient time for builders to upskill and gain the necessary accreditations. For those that did make the leap, they ended up spending large sums of money only to have the scheme pulled from under their feet.” Berry continued: “This stop-go green initiative undermined certainty for both the public and builders in trying to stimulate demand for energy efficient home improvements. The Government needs a National Retrofit Strategy which sets out a clear, long-term plan to upgrade our existing homes and would go some way to restore faith in green initiatives with the public and industry.”

Football pitch and buildings for sale in Earl Shilton WARDS ESTATE AGENTS are offering for sale a football pitch, changing rooms and social club which have may have development potential (subject to planning). The 2.46 acre property - at New Street, Earl Shilton, Leicestershire - is in an excellent location, close to the town centre in Earl Shilton and within easy walking distance of a wide range of local amenities. The site is broadly rectangular and is closed with a variety of timber fencing and brick walls. The site is predominantly level, with the exception of the pitch which is slightly raised. Number 68 New Street, a two bedroomed semi-detached dwelling leased on an AST, can be included in the sale by way of separate negotiation. Please note the adjacent Churchill Works has a right of way and car parking rights over part of the subject property. Price on application - telephone Harry Ward at Wards Estate Agents on 01455 251771 or email: info@wardsonline.co.uk

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Completion of second phase of Space Park Leicester Leicester City Shantack Investments Ltd (c/o Agent: Peter Wilkinson, Landmark Planning, 10 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Erection of 2½ storey building containing 8 apartments – at 190 London Road, Leicester LE2 1ND. Northlight Investments (c/o Agent: Jonathan Richmond-Saint, JRS, 61 Linden Drive, Leicester LE5 6AJ) – Conversion from terraced house to 2 individual flats – at 104 Baggrave Street, Leicester LE5 3QT. Brothers Investments Ltd (c/o Agent: Bernard Taruvinga, Kunstler Designs Architect, 31 Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1RE) – Conversion of first-floor level offices to 4 self-contained flats, including access to the flats at ground and first floor level – at Kocha House, Malabar Road, Leicester LE1 2LP. Arora (c/o Agent: Mr Rashid, 46 Heybridge Road, Leicester LE5 0AP) – Construction of entrance lobby to ground floor, first floor extension to side and rear of the property, dormer to the rear, all to form 2-bed flat at ground floor and 3-bed flat to the upper floor – at 64 Gipsy Lane, Leicester LE4 6RE. Dr S Lidder (c/o Agent: David Ives, AMLI Design, Waterview House, 160 Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicester LE4 6DF) – Conversion of house to 2 flats – at 234 Fosse Road South, Leicester LE3 1AD. Mastermind Ventures 1 Ltd (c/o Agent: Ms Linda Wright, PlanitWright Ltd, Suite G, 112 Market Street, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 3AZ) – Change of use and conversion of existing first, second and third floors of building from office to 8 residential flats – at Royal House, 7-9 Horsefair Street, Leicester LE1 5BS.

THE KEYS TO the second phase of a £100 million research, innovation and teaching hub for spacerelated high-tech companies and researchers in Leicester have been handed over. Space Park Leicester, established by the University of Leicester in partnership with local, national and international partners, consists of a pioneering research, innovation and teaching hub, which will incorporate academic research, industrial space, and Earth observation research and development (R&D). Building on Leicester’s 61-year history of space research, this project comprising of a 9,700 m2 facility including shared laboratories and teaching facilities, will put Leicester at the forefront of space technology in the UK. Following completion of the building, the keys for the second phase were handed over to Professor Richard Ambrosi, by representatives from construction company Bowmer + Kirkland. Housing laboratories, workshops and calibration facilities along with high technology projects such as the doublewalled insulator for the Mars Sample Return 2026 NASA ESA Mission as well as one of the UK’s largest academic clean rooms for the assembling and testing of space equipment, the second phase is intended to be in operation and accommodating most of its occupants by the start of the New Year..

Hilton Leicester Hotel sold THE HILTON Leicester Hotel has been sold to Valary Hotels Limited. The freehold property – sold for an undisclosed sum – is the latest addition to Valary Hotels’ growing portfolio of UK hotels and is the first acquisition in Leicestershire for the group’s Leicester-born owner. The four-star, 179-bed, Hilton Leicester Hotel will benefit from investment across its facilities, which include a bar, two restaurants, eight meeting rooms, as well as a LivingWell Health Club with indoor swimming pool, gym and sauna. Rajiv Nathwani, owner of Valary Hotels, said: “We are delighted to have acquired this hotel; being born in Leicester it is very close to my heart. We plan to significantly invest in the hotel and refurbish the property throughout. The hotel will operate under a franchise agreement with Hilton Hotels & Resorts with their successful DoubleTree brand and be managed by our operating partner Countrywide Hotels.”

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Kumar (c/o Agent: Mr Yusuf Girach, YG Architectural Design Consultants Ltd, 109 Coleman Road, Leicester LE5 4LE) – Change of use from dwelling to 4 self-contained flats – at 64 Cavendish Road, Leicester LE2 7PH. Mr Paresh Parmar (c/o Agent: Mr Alex Prowse, Astill Planning Consultants, 13 University Road, Leicester LE1 7RA) – Demolition of single storey rear extension, and change of use from offices to student accommodation with associated parking and facilities; construction of a two-storey extension and two second floor infill extensions – at 113-117 London Road, Leicester LE2 0RG. Venture Properties Group (c/o Agent: rg+p Limited, Waterloo House, 71 Princess Road West, Leicester LE1 6TR) – Construction of 118 dwellings with associated access, roads, parking and landscaping – at land north of Abbey Park Road, Leicester. Mr B Khunti (c/o Agent: Mr R Kahn, Master Plan Design Ltd, The Vicarage, 1 Wood Hill, Leicester LE5 3JB) – Change of use from Sui Generis car garages to B8 storage & distribution of building materials (Builders’ Merchant) – at 205207A Uppingham Road, Leicester LE5 4BQ.

City council purchases Haymarket shopping centre for £9.9m LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL is the new owner of Leicester’s Haymarket Centre. The council has purchased the landmark shopping centre for £9.9m after securing a deal before the property went to market. Funding for the purchase comes from a pot of £10m set aside for capital investment within the council’s overall capital programme. This funding can only be spent on buying or improving buildings or highways, and not on running services. Before purchasing the property, the council was a major tenant of the previous owners, contributing 19 percent of all revenues paid to them. It paid rent for the Haymarket car park, Haymarket Theatre, Haymarket House (sub-let to Travelodge) and Haymarket Health (sexual health clinic). Savings from rent payments and the income generated from rent paid by other tenants will give the council an income to continue to support critical services.

Situated in arguably one of the best locations in Burton Joyce, this prestigious Lambley Lane site, that stretches 5566 sqm, offers a completely 'one off' development opportunity to create three bespoke contemporary family homes with a wealth of unique design features, all offering an enviable lifestyle. The first two plots are contemporary 5-bedroom properties offering spacious family living with balconies designed to make the most of the sun path. Spread over 3 floors each plot lies between 428-490 square meters and both will make stunning family homes. The final plot is quite simply a beautiful piece of modern architecture and is sensitively set within the hillside of a large established and secluded setting stretching to almost 1 acre. With an impressive approximately 6778.8 sq ft (630 sq m) of accommodation arranged over 3 floors to include 5 bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms, spacious and versatile living spaces including feature glass balconies, perfect for entertaining with an outstanding indoor pool complex - this would offer a once in a lifetime opportunity to be your forever family home! This highly regarded village location of Burton Joyce is host to a wealth of fantastic amenities and facilities as well as restaurants, pubs, great schools and a short commute to a range of regional and national transport hubs with an excellent train service to London and Grantham from Nottingham or East Midlands Parkway. Not only that but Burton Joyce is also renowned for having some of the county's most scenic countryside on your doorstep.

HOLDEN COPLEY Estate Agents are offering a completely ‘one off’ development opportunity to create three bespoke contemporary family homes at Lambley Lane, Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire NG14 5BG. The first two plots are contemporary 5-bedroom properties offering spacious family living with balconies designed to make the most of the sun path. Spread over 3 floors each plot lies between 428-490 square meters and both willBurton make stunning family Lambley Lane, Joyce, Nottinghamshire NG14 5BG homes.

Further information can be found on Gedling Borough Councils planning portal ref 2015/0851.

The shopping centre will be a major addition to the council’s Corporate Estate portfolio, which is worth more than £112m and includes buildings such as the Corn Exchange and Loseby Lane properties, but also 400 industrial units and 263 retail units, more than half of which are in neighbourhoods. It also supports small businesses and start-ups by letting workspace at a low rent. However, the entire estate generates an annual income of more than £7m which the council uses to support services. Leicester City Mayor, Sir Peter Soulsby, said: “This council has invested in property in Leicester for many generations. Unlike many other councils, we are continuing to invest in our own city, and these assets make a huge contribution to its economic prosperity. “The Haymarket Centre is a significant and important addition to our holdings. It also fits in with our wider regeneration of this area, where we have already invested in a new bus station, the pedestrianisation of surrounding streets, and a new link road to St Margaret’s bus station. Built in the early 1970s, the Haymarket Centre is currently home to 65 shopping outlets. Major tenants include Matalan and B&M. The units leased by Primark, TK Maxx and Metro Bank are owned by another local authority outside the East Midlands.

Mr Joshua Ball (c/o: Lovell Partnerships Ltd, Building 7, 18 Ridgeway, Quinton Business Park, Birmingham B32 1AF) – Demolition of industrial buildings and residential development of 16 dwellings – at Land at Former Rocket Studios, Abbey Meadows, Leicester.

The owners of this site began with a vision to create a development like no other in Nottinghamshire and having being meticulously designed and planned by a collaboration of the development owners and a local architect, there really is no development that matches the uniqueness that this site brings and is sure to be a spectacle for years to come.

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The council will work with the current, experienced managing agents to operate the centre, whilst working on a medium to long-term plan looking at how its performance could be improved.

The final plot is quite simply a beautiful piece of modern architecture and is sensitively set within the hillside of a large established and secluded setting stretching to almost 1 acre. It offers approximately 6778.8 sq ft (630 sq m) of accommodation arranged 01156712555 over23Tudor floors to include 5 bedrooms Square, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6BT all with en-suite bathrooms, www.holdencopley.co.uk spacious and versatile living spaces, feature glass balconies, and an outstanding indoor pool complex.

Agents Disclaimer: HoldenCopley, their clients and employees 1: Are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and HoldenCopley have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must make further investigations and inspections before entering into any agreement.

The Guide Price is £850,000 £1,000,000. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Holden Copley on 0115 671 2555 or visit www.holdencopley.co.uk

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‘Remarkable’ church for sale in Anstey: £300k Guide Guide Dogs for the Blind Association (c/o Agent: Miss Lauren May, Berrys, 42 Headlands, Kettering, Northants. NN15 7HR) – Outline application for erection of one dwelling – at rear of 488 Groby Road, Leicester LE3 9QD. Mrt Hitesh Chunilal (c/o Agent: Mrs Varsha Tailor, DT Designs Ltd, 74 Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) – Proposed 2 self-contained flats with covered area at the side, plus alterations – at 26 Welbeck Avenue, Leicester LE4 0ED.

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Paul McDonnell (c/o Agent: Rod Gerber, RAG Architects Ltd, 54 Randall Road, Kenilworth, Warks. CV8 1JY) – Demolition of buildings and dwelling and construction of 6 dwellings – at The Outwoods Farmhouse, The Outwoods, Burbage, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 2UD. Mr James Warner (c/o Agent: Mr Lee Ward, Hayward Architects, 19 Station Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1AW) – Development of a new 5-bedroom house with associated garage and landscaping – at Sketchleys Ltd, Rugby Road, Burbage, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 2NR. Mr Geoff Butcher (c/o Agent: Robothams Architects, The Old Library, 12 Church Street, Warwick CV34 4AB) – Refurbishment and extension of the existing Polebrook House including demolitions, two storey extensions and landscaping works to extend the residential care home by 51 bedrooms – at Kirby Grange Residential Home, Spinney Drive, Botcheston, Leicestershire LE9 9FG.

ANDREW GRANGER & CO are offering a rare opportunity to acquire a ‘remarkable’ church premises with potential for a range of uses, subject to planning.

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ANSTEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH, BRADGATE ROAD, ANSTEY, LE7 7AA GUIDE PRICE £300,000

The property – Anstey United Reformed Church, Bradgate Road, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7AA – comprises a significant church building of brick construction underneath a pitched and Swithland slate tiled roof. A date stone indicates that the main section of the property was constructed in 1879. The property benefits from further accommodation to the side including a hall, a meeting room, WC’s and storage space also of brick construction. The property has an area of hardstanding outside with a canopy of steel frame and UPVC corrugated roof sheet construction. A further slabbed patio area is located in the most south-west area of the plot. All main services are connected and the property benefits from gas fired central heating. The Guide Price is £300,000. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Andrew Granger & Co on 01858 431315 or visit the website at www.andrewgranger.co.uk

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Agents Notice For clarification, Andrew Granger & Co wish to inform interested parties that we have prepared these particulars as a general guide. Local Authority Charnwood Borough Council Southfield Road Loughborough LE11 2TX

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Galliford Try moves to energy efficient offices GALLIFORD TRY has left its East Midlands base that had been within the company family for over 100 years.

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R G Rutter (c/o Agent: Richard Newey, Fox Bennett, 6 Lewis Court, Thorpe Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester LE19 1SD) – Conversion of agricultural barns into 2 dwellings – at New Parks Farm, Stapleton Lane, Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire LE9 7QJ. KMJ Holdings (c/o Agent: Peter Smith, PGS Design, 5 Aston Lane, Aston Flamville, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 3AA) – Single detached dwelling – at 62 Lychgate Lane, Burbage, Leics. LE10 2DS.

Melton Borough Steven Drury (c/o: RPS Group, 321 Bradford Street, Birmingham B5 6ET) – Screening Opinion Request for a manufacturing, storage and distribution development – on land at Plot 12, Melton Commercial Park, Melton Mowbray, Leics. Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Sophie Trouth, Pegasus Group, 4 The Courtyard, Church Street, Lockington, Derby DE74 2SL) – Outline application, with access, for the development of a 10 hectare employment site – at land off Leicester Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. Mr Tim Lee (c/o Agent: Mrs Helen Broadhurst, Vale Planning Consultants, Elder House, 2 Boyers Orchard, Harby, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 4BA) – Full planning application for the erection of 3 dwellings with associated private access driveway – at land east of Sandy Lane, Scalford, Leics. Mr N Chapman (c/o Agent: Paul Thurlby, Gordon White & Hood, Unit 4B Fir Tree Lane, Groby, Leicester LE6 0FH) – Change of use from vacant public toilets to 2 retail premises – at Public Conveniences, Wilton Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics.

Fastest rise in construction output for four months UK CONSTRUCTION companies indicated a sharp increase in business activity during November, led by the fastest upturn in commercial work since July as clients continued to boost spending in response to the reopening of the UK economy.

There were signs that the worst phase of supplier delays may have passed, with the portion of survey respondents citing longer delivery times falling to 47% in November (compared with a peak of 77% in June). Rapid input price inflation persisted and haulage driver shortages added to cost pressures, but the latest overall rise in operating expenses was the least marked for seven months. At 55.5 in November, up from 54.6 in October, the headline seasonally adjusted IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI® Total Activity Index signalled a robust and accelerated expansion of overall construction activity. The index has now posted above the 50.0 nochange value for ten consecutive months and the latest reading pointed to the strongest rate of expansion since July. A steeper rise in commercial construction (index at 56.5) helped offset a sight showdown in house building growth (54.7, down from 55.4). Civil engineering was the weakestperforming area in November (53.9), although the latest rise in activity was the largest since August. Another solid increase in new business volumes helped to boost construction output during November, with this index hitting a three-month high. Survey respondents mostly noted that improving client demand had led to increased numbers of new enquiries, although some firms suggested that supply constraints had a negative impact on confidence. Construction firms sought to increase their business capacity in November, as signalled by another steep rise in staffing numbers. That said, the overall speed of job creation eased to an eightmonth low. Sub-contractor usage also increased at a slower pace in November. The latest survey also indicated that sub-contractor availability decreased to the least marked extent since May.

November data pointed to another robust rise in demand for construction products and materials. Higher levels of input buying reflected a combination of increased workloads and efforts to build inventories due to supplier delays. The index measuring overall supplier performance reached it highest level since April, but remained well inside negative territory. Around 47% of the survey panel reported longer lead times in November, while only 4% reported an improvement. Port delays and a severe lack of transport availability due to haulage driver shortages continued to hold back supplier performance, although firms noted an improvement in the availability of specific items (especially timber). Around 72% of the survey panel reported an increase in purchase prices in November, while only 3% reported a decline. That said, the resulting index signalled the least marked rate of cost inflation since April. Rapid price pressures and supply shortages were a factor dampening business optimism in November. Latest data signalled the weakest output growth projections for four months. Tim Moore, Director at IHS Markit, which compiles the survey said: “November data highlighted a welcome combination of faster output growth and softer price inflation across the UK construction sector. Commercial building led the way as recovering economic conditions ushered in new projects, which helped compensate for the recent slowdown in house building. Major infrastructure work also boosted construction activity in November, as signalled by the fastest growth in the civil engineering category since August.

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“Input price inflation remains extremely strong by any measure, but it has started to trend downwards after hitting multidecade peaks this summer. The latest rise in purchasing costs was the slowest since April, helped by a gradual turnaround in supply chain disruption and a slight slowdown in input buying. Port congestion and severe shortages of haulage capacity were again the most commonly cited reasons for longer lead times for construction products and materials.” Duncan Brock, Group Director at the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, said: “UK construction enjoyed a rebound in November with the fastest level of output growth for four months as supply chain managers increased their purchasing activity to meet a strong pipeline of new building projects. “Commercial orders were the strongest, picking up the slack from the subdued housing and civil engineering sectors and demonstrating that business confidence in the UK economy was improving. “Adding to this positivity was signs of recovery in supply chain performance with just 47% of construction firms reporting longer waiting times, which is the smallest number for eight months. Even with this glimmer of hope that the pressure on deliveries was easing, purchasing remained at higher level to counteract disruptions from ongoing driver shortages and port delays as supply chain managers bought more than their immediate need. “Job hiring growth was still maintained in November but was the weakest since March. Builder optimism was somewhat flat as the costs of building still remained high and firms struggled to stay competitive.”

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Harborough District Venture Properties Group Ltd (c/o Agent: Miss Katie Hancock, Pegasus Group, 4 The Courtyard, Church Street, Lockington, Derby DE74 2SL) – Erection of 10 units for employment use (Reserved Matters application of 16/02030/ OUT) – at land rear of Unit 4, Marlborough Drive, Fleckney, Leics. Stuart Caddy (c/o Agent: John Trotter, Wythe Holland Ltd, 10 Emlyn’s Street, Stamford PE9 1QP) – Change of use and conversion of swimming pool to a dwelling with addition of two dormers and erection of detached double garage with studio above – at The Walnuts, Church Lane, East Norton, Leics. LE7 9XA.

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The Deposit Unlock scheme has been devised by the housebuilding industry in collaboration with mortgage lenders. It enables both first time buyers and those who already own a home to buy a new-build property with just a five per cent deposit. Davidsons Homes is one of the housebuilders which has launched the Deposit Unlock scheme across its developments in the East Midlands. Jason Glover, Operations Director for Davidsons East Midlands, said: “The launch of the Deposit Unlock scheme is a positive move for the industry, as it will help more people onto or up the property ladder. “We’re delighted to support people in using Deposit Unlock on selected plots across our developments in Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. For those who already own a home, it can even be used in conjunction with Part Exchange and Assisted Move. “The scheme will make a big difference to so many people and allow them to buy earlier than they previously thought possible.” The scheme is available to buyers looking for a Davidsons home with a maximum mortgage of £750,0000 and is only available through selected lenders. Visit davidsonshomes.co.uk for more information.

Mr G Cotton (c/o Agent: John Hackman, The Drawing Room (Architects) Ltd, 130 Moat Street, Wigston, Leicester LE18 2GE) – Subdivision of dwelling to recreate 3 dwellings – at 1-3 Oswin Cottages, Town Street, Burton Overy, Leics. LE8 9DT. Alec Welton (c/o: Archway House, Harborough Road, Lubenham, Leics. LE16 9SZ) – Erection of new offices, studio and overnight accommodation, with associated car parking, solar PV canopy and landscaping, plus erection of one dwelling – at Archway House, Harborough Road, Lubenham, Leics. LE16 9SZ. Hazelton Homes (c/o Agent: rg+p Limited, Waterloo House, 71 Princess Road West, Leicester LE1 6TR) – Erection of 35 dwellings (Reserved Matters application of 16/01819/OUT) – at land at Uppingham Road, Billesdon, Leics.

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Bypass for Melton gets green light Mr Tebbs (c/o Agent: Paul Critchlow, 1 Parsons Close, Main Street, Willey CV23 0SH) – Outline application for the erection of a dwelling – at land at Stemborough Lane Farm, 7 Stemborough Lane, Leire, Leics. The Major Angus Ferguson Will Trust (c/o Agent: Graeme King, RTK Stamford, 20 Belton Street, Stamford PE9 2EF) – Conversion of agricultural buildings to 3 dwellings including demolition of existing sheep and horse timber stables, erection of a timber clad single storey front extension with glazed link, associated landscaping and parking – at Leadclune Court, Stonton Road, Church Langton, Leics. LE16 7SZ. Dhada Motors (c/o Agent: Mrs Sophie Fulton, Amet Property, Henwick Barn, Laxton Road, Bulwick, Northants. NN17 3DU) – Conversion of an agricultural building to 3 residential dwellings with addition of a first floor – at land to the south of Gaulby Lane, Stoughton, Leics. Ministry of Justice (c/o Agent: Miss Katharine Morgan, Cushman & Wakefield, St Pauls House, 23 Park Square South, Leeds LS1 2ND) – Erection of a fourstorey houseblock for up to 247 prisoners, two-storey workshop, extension to segregation unit, kitchen extensions, extension to sports hall, MUGA pitch and extension to staff car park – at HM Prison, Welland Avenue, Gartree, Lubenham, Leics. LE16 7RP. Minster Property Group (c/o Agent: Jacob Stentiford, Surface Planning, 155 Main Street, Grenoside, Sheffield S35 8PN) – Erection of 72 dwellings – at Allotments, De Verdon Road, Lutterworth, Leics.

AS REPORTED IN THE LEICESTER MERCURY, the southern leg of Melton Mowbray’s proposed bypass has been given the green light after the county council finally accepted government funding for the project The Melton Mowbray Distributor Road (MMDR) was at risk earlier in the year due to a dispute between Melton Borough Council and Leicestershire County Council over funding that would see new homes and schools built to support the road development. The county council now expects to receive up to £18.2 million from Homes England towards the overall cost of £37.5 million. They will, in return, forward fund the balance - which it hopes to recover from developers - while Melton Borough Council will contribute up to £1.75 million towards additional education costs. The two councils were at loggerheads with each other earlier in the year, with the county council controversially set to reject government funding because there was no guarantee that a further £35 million could be secured to pay for new schools. This was because the council had been unable to agree a deal with the Conservative-run Melton Borough Council on the issue at the time, causing petitions to the county council from residents to press on and accept the money. The councils have now since resolved the issues they had, with Leicestershire County Council now officially accepting the funding from Homes England.

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ANDREW GRANGER & CO are offering for sale a twobed semi-detached period property complete with an adjacent development site which has Outline Planning Consent (ref: 20/00031/ OUT) for 4 three-storey, three-bed semi-detached properties. The property – at Victoria Street, Fleckney, Leics. LE8 8AZ – has a Price Guide of £600,000. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Andrew Granger & Co on 01858 431315 or visit the website at www. andrewgranger.co.uk

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Builders’ Problems SOLVED Governors of John Wycliffe Primary School (c/o Agent: Mr Robertson, YMD Boon Ltd, 6B Anson House, Compass Point Business Park, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 9HW) – Erection of a building for classrooms, group and ancillary rooms, with associated external works, landscaping and extension of existing car park – at Wycliffe C of E Primary School, Moorbarns Lane, Lutterworth, Leics. LE17 4QJ. Mr & Mrs A Faulkner (c/o Agent: David Granger Design Ltd, The Old Cottage Hospital, Leicester Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1DB) – Demolition of existing outbuildings, erection of detached building forming 6 letting rooms, erection of single storey rear extension and alterations to car park (Revised scheme) – at The Shires, Main Street, Peatling Parva, Leics. LE17 5PU. Ullesthorpe Court Hotel (c/o Agent: Mr Lee Ward, Hayward Architects, Ground Floor, 19 Station Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1AW) – Outline application for the erection of 6 holiday accommodation units and related car parking and pathways – at Ullesthorpe Court, Frolesworth Road, Ullesthorpe, Leics. LE17 5BZ. Miss Lois Tierney (c/o Agent: Jonny Warner, Warner Planning Services Ltd, 7 Almond Close, Barby CV23 8TL) – Notification to determine if Prior Approval is required for the proposed change of use of agricultural buildings to 3 larger dwellinghouses – at Hall Farm, Back Lane, Leire, Leics.

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We are a carpentry company and have carried out labour-only carpentry work for a house builder under an agreed contract. However, they are holding back quite a large amount of retention monies, which is now due, claiming that there are various issues like doors and floors not being fitted correctly. When this work was originally carried out, there were no issues and we were paid in full (less the retention). But after completion, they verbally admitted to us that there were design and manufacturing faults with the products supplied which resulted in remedial works being needed. We advised that the defects were chargeable, but they didn’t agree with this and instructed a third party contractor to complete the work. They are now contra-charging us for the costs to make good, including materials and the cost of using the third party labour, and then keep on adding on random costs, like admin charges, travel, supervision, overheads and profit. What can we do? I would like to start County Court proceedings, but I am apprehensive about the potential claim against us. There is no way they can have any credible evidence against us – we have asked for manufacturers’ reports, copies of orders placed with product suppliers, photos etc – but they have not given us anything! What do you think of our chance in court is?

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This is important as any amount below £10,000 will be allocated to the small claims track and above this value gets allocated either to the fast track or multi track: the 2 main differences between the small claims track and the fast and multi tracks is a) recovery of costs in small claims are limited and nominal; and b) the parties are required to go through the Pre-Action Protocol for Construction and Engineering Disputes (‘PAP’) prior to issuing proceedings where the matter will be allocated to either the fast track or multi track. That said, in deciding the amount of your claim and what track it will be allocated to, the court will also take into account the amount of any counterclaim, so bear this in mind. It would be however, both good practice and grab the attention of your client if you were to issue a Letter of Claim pursuant to the PAP, even where your claim is below £10,000. It will give you an opportunity to sit down and set out your own position including the contract’s terms and conditions as regards to standard of your work and the evidence that will underpin that the standard has been reached. A well drafted Letter of Claim can have a positive impact on settlement when received by the other side, especially as you can also formally set out the information you require to see, which in your case, will include any reports and copies of orders (this is when you find out what evidence, if any, your client actually has).

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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.

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In your Letter of Claim, you do not have to bring in the arguments from your client, as this will be set out as a counter claim in the response, to which you will be given the opportunity to reply. Where your client asserts that you are responsible for the defects, they need to adduce persuasive evidence – it cannot be what is termed as a bare-faced denial. From your brief, I would have thought that it would be fairly easy to show that the defects complained of are either the result of the manufacturing process or a site problem. For example, timber doors can warp, bow, crack, swell and expand, the cause of which has nothing to do with the fixing on site (albeit it could be to do with how the doors were stored), and such defects should be easy to identify and culpability determined. From your brief outline of the matter, I cannot determine your chance of being successful. But providing you are confident that the defects were not caused by your work and you have the necessary level of evidence that will support your assertions, you will give yourself a good chance of being successful should the matter progress to court. That said, use the PAP to try and get the matter settled – even if you have to offer a discount on the retention monies, as it is still better than going to court. © Michael Gerard 2022 The advice provided is intended to be of a general guide only and should not be viewed as providing a definitive legal analysis.

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The latest guide for freelance contractors Kieran Soni (c/o Agent: Mr Alex Prowse, Astill Planning Consultants Ltd, 13 University Road, Leicester LE1 7RA) – Change of use of public house and first floor flat to one dwellinghouse, associated demolition works, erection of single storey rear and side extensions, garden, external alterations, landscaping and parking – at Old Barn Inn, Main Street, Glooston, Leics. LE16 7ST. Mr Jag Basra (c/o Agent: William Aust, WA Architecture, 162 Julian Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5AN) – Erection of replacement dwelling (Revised scheme) – at The Coppice, 20 Stoughton Lane, Stoughton, Leics. LE2 2FH. Mr David Miles (c/o Agent: Harry Fowler, Landmark Planning, 10 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Use of land for the site of 12 holiday lets with ancillary use of land for recreation and car parking – at land at Stoughton Farm Park, Stoughton Lane, Stoughton, Leics. Aspexan Limited & Avery Healthcare Group (c/o Agent: Paul Harris, Cadsquare Midlands Ltd, Suite 28, Greenbox, Westonhall Road, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove B60 4AL) – Erection of 76-bed care home with associated communal and staff facilities, 10 one-bed assited living apartments and 12 one-bed assited living bungalows, together with access, car parking, landscaping and external works (Revised scheme) – at land adjacent to Brookfield Way, Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth, Leics. Williams David Ltd (c/o Agent: Miss Claire Anderton, Stephen George & Partners, Waterfront House, 2A Smith Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leics. LE19 1SX) – Erection of 55 dwellings (Reserved Matters) – at land at Airfield Farm, Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leics.

NEW TAX rules for freelance contractors and their clients came into force in April 2021. IR35, or ‘off-payroll working rules’, have caused confusion for contractors and the businesses that hire them. Sole traders are not affected, but any worker providing services through an intermediary such as their own limited company – also called a Personal Service Company (PSC) - will have been following the changes closely. As with any major shift in tax legislation, it can take a while for the implications of the new regulations to become clear. And as HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) continues to update its guidance, many questions still remain, for example around the issue of employer National Insurance contributions and who will ultimately pick up the tab for this additional tax burden when a contractor is deemed to be ‘inside IR35’. Here, Craig Harman, partner and tax specialist at Perrys Chartered Accountants, explains the basics behind the IR35 regulations, who it affects, and how to manage the transition to an ‘inside IR35’ status.

What does IR35 stand for? It may sound like a top secret codename, but there’s a simple explanation behind the term. Back in the days when HMRC was called the Inland Revenue, a press release addressing the issue of tax avoidance by PSCs was issued. This was the 35th Inland Revenue press release of the 1999 budget, hence IR35.

What is the thinking behind IR35? When individual contractors provide their services via a limited company, or PSC, there is a potential tax benefit both to themselves and to their client. Typically, the contractor can save on Income tax and NI contributions by receiving income in the form of a modest salary, topped up with dividends. Most of their tax is paid as Corporation tax, which currently stands at 19%. For employers, there is no obligation to provide a contractor with a workplace pension, nor to pay Class 1 employer NI contributions at the current rate of 13.8%. If certain conditions are met and the contractor is ‘outside IR35’, it’s perfectly fine to work in this way. However, if the contractor is essentially an employee of their client – just being paid in a different way – the Treasury is clearly losing out on a valuable stream of tax revenue. IR35 exists to ensure that these ‘disguised employees’ are taxed at source via the usual PAYE system, and that employers pay the relevant NI contributions for their workforce.

Who is affected by IR35 regulations? Any contractor who provides services to a third party, whether working for the public or private sector, should be assessed for IR35 purposes. Previously, it was down to the contractor themselves to decide whether they were a ‘disguised employee’ and should therefore be taxed in the same way as any other staff member. However, from 2017, public sector authorities became responsible for making that decision, and since April 2021, medium-sized and large clients in the private sector (including charities) must decide on their contractors’ IR35 status. Where a contractor is working for a smaller business, it remains the contractor’s responsibility to decide on their own employment status. To qualify as a ‘smaller business’ for IR35 purposes, companies must meet two or more of the following conditions: •

An annual turnover of less than £10.2 million

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Inside or outside IR35 – how is the decision made? There are various tests that must be applied to determine a contractor’s status. Confusingly, the guidance on this is far from crystal clear, with new case law precedents being set as decisions are challenged at HMRC tribunals. Where it’s up to the client to assess status, they must outline their decision, and reasons behind it, in a Status Determination Statement (SDS) sent directly to the contractor. The contractor has the right to challenge the SDS. HMRC provides an online status checker tool, CEST, however its conclusions are not always definitive, and it is highly advisable to seek expert advice from an IR35 tax specialist to discuss the CEST results. Broadly, a contractor may be deemed to be inside IR35, i.e. an employee in all but name, if the following conditions apply: •

You are required to provide your personal service – you and no-one else will do the work i.e. you cannot send a

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You are controlled in the manner in which you do the work, i.e. you must be at a certain place at a certain time, rather than work according to your own schedule.

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Sounds simple? In reality, this is a nuanced area of tax law that continues to evolve.

What to do if your contract has been classed as inside IR35 Many contractors may simply decide to do nothing, and accept that their pay cheque will now land in their company bank account minus the usual PAYE deductions. It’s vital to remember, though, that they will be treated as an employee for tax purposes only – they will not receive other employee benefits such as holiday or sick pay. Crucially, employers are NOT able to pass on to the contractor the additional costs that they incur, namely Class 1 employer NI contributions. But while this is clearly legislated against, there has been much concern amongst contractors about the issue of ‘indirect recovery’, whereby employer NICs are clawed back by paying lower contract fees. Umbrella companies and agencies are under scrutiny for passing on these costs to the contractor, with a group action currently underway.* The message is: check your contracts and your remittance advice very carefully, and always discuss any concerns with a tax expert. Remember that IR35 should be considered on a contract-bycontract basis: some contracts may fall within the scope, some may not, depending on the nature of the working relationship. If you disagree with the Status Determination Statement you’ve been given by your client or agency, seek advice at the earliest opportunity. IPSE is a not-for-profit organisation for the self-employed, and its website has a dedicated IR35 section. For a detailed insight on the status of your company’s freelance contracts, speak to an accountant with IR35 expertise.

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ENTRIES OPEN IN BUILD UP TO CONSTRUCTING EXCELLENCE AWARDS Rutland County Mr Simon Smith (c/o Agent: Thomas Ramsden, ArcHaus, Peterborough Road, Wansford PE8 6JN) – Change of use of hotel to one residential dwelling – at Kilthorpe Grange, Barrowden Road, Ketton, Rutland PE9 3RL. B Cripps (c/o Agent: Mr Chris Green, Andrew Granger & Co, Phoenix House, 52 High Street, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7AF) – Erection of up to 50 dwellings with access, highways, open space and drainage – at land on the north side of Cold Overton Road, Langham, Rutland. Pigeon Investment Management (c/o Agent: Kimberley Brown, Carter Jonas, One Station Square, Cambridge CB1 2GA) – Screening opinion for up to 220 new homes with accompanying green infrastructure and access – at land adjacent to Oakham Veterinary Hospital, Ashwell Road, Oakham, Rutland. Andrew Clover (c/o Agent: Andrew Clover Planning & Design Ltd, 1 Jacklin Drive, Saltfleet, Lough, Lincs. LN11 7UJ) – Erection of 4 dwellings – at land off Willoughby Drive, Empingham, Rutland. Mr Jon Gibbison (c/o: The Old Barn, 27B Crocket Lane, Empingham, Rutland LE15 8PW) – Demolition of existing barn and erection of one new two-bed dwelling – at Vine Farm, Back Lane, Morcott, Rutland LE15 9DG. Harrison (c/o Agent: Alasdair Struthers, Paul Testa Architecture, Parkhead House, Carver Street, Sheffield S1 4FS) – Demolition of existing house and garage and construction of 2 three-storey five-bed dwellings and two garages – at 57 Stamford Road, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6HZ.

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RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITE Land at Barkbythorpe Road, Nr. Thurmaston, Leicester. LE4 9JA A residential development opportunity situated near Thurmaston and benefits from convenient travel connections to Leicester City Centre. The site benefits from full planning permission for the demolition of 3 existing dwellings and construction of 18.no new build dwellings. The application reference is 20190377. The site extends in all to 1.61 Acres (0.65 Ha) or thereabouts and is being offered for sale as whole. For Sale by Private Treaty

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Fresh plans submitted for 885-home community in Leicester Forest East Dr Andy Ker (c/o Agent: Mark Geraghty, HSSP Architects Ltd, Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PB) – Conversion of existing outbuilding into a separate three-bed dwelling – at Manortoft, 12 Main Street, Market Overton, Rutland LE15 7PL.

A DOCUMENT setting out what the public consultation for the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange will look like has been released by developers. Tritax Symmetry has published how it will consult on the Rail Freight Interchange proposals, which will begin on Wednesday 12 January 2022 for a period of eight weeks.

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Harworth Estates Investments Ltd (c/o Agent: Ben Hood, Turley, 9 Colore Row, Birmingham B3 2BJ) - Part full/part outline planning application for the development of the site comprising site wide infrastructure works including access from (and alterations to) Grange Road, internal spine road, earthworks and development plateaus, structural landscaping, utilities infrastructure, foul and surface water drainage infrastructure (including attenuation pond and outlets). Full consent sought for the erection of 5 employment units comprising light industry,general industry and/or storage and distribution floorspace and ancillary. Outline consent sought for up to 4,000 square metres of floorspace for light industry, general industry and/ or storage and distribution employment floorspace and ancillary offices and associated development - at land west of Regs Way, Bardon, Leicestershire. Morris Homes & Harworth Group plc (c/o Agent: Mr A Manly, Morris Homes (Midlands) Ltd, Unit 15 Davy Court, Castle Mound Way, Rugby CV23 0UZ) – Erection of 123 dwellings and associated works (Reserved Matters) – at land off Grange Road, Hugglescote, Leics.

Rail Freight proposal consultation plans released

A REVISED application has now been submitted that will deliver a new community containing a primary school and up to 885 new homes if plans are approved in Blaby on a site allocated by the Council for development. Strategic land developer, L&Q Estates, has submitted a revised outline planning application to Blaby District Council for Hastings Fields at Leicester Forest East on land north of the A47 Hinckley Road in Kirby Muxloe. The amended application involves demolishing existing buildings and building 885 homes which will include a combination of one, two, three and four-bedroom properties with 25 per cent being affordable houses for local people in housing need. Newly-created accessible public open spaces, land reserved for a new primary school, natural green spaces, improved cycle and pedestrian connectivity and highway improvements are also included in the proposals. The main access from Hinckley Road will be by way of a new roundabout junction which will incorporate a loop road to facilitate a diverted or new bus route within the site. The changes to the application include additional land to the south east of the previous site boundary that includes an extra section of land extending from the A47, wrapping around Leicester Forest Rugby Club and joining the previous site boundary. The addition of the new land would create a second point of access for pedestrians and cyclists on to Hinckley Road. The application is expected to be discussed by Blaby District Council Planning Committee early in 2022.

Information can be found at www.hinckleynrfi.co.uk/ Due to the size of the proposed development, it is classed as a ‘Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project’ and any decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Transport. The Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange proposals include industrial and storage/ distribution units and a rail port with access from Junction 2 of the M69. The site is within the boundaries of Blaby District Council and Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, and is located south-west of the village of Elmesthorpe, close to Broughton Astley, and may impact on parts of the local highway network in the Harborough district. In the Statement of Community Consultation, Tritax Symmetry highlight their plans for the consultation, which will include a detailed website and consultation form for interested parties and residents in the affected area to have their say.

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New senior architectural rg+p PROMOTES THREE NEW DIRECTORS technologist joins InkDrawn ARCHITECTURAL studio, InkDrawn, has appointed a new senior architectural technologist following a series of project wins. Nicola West, a Chartered Member of CIAT (Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologist), has joined the Leicesterbased studio to implement technical delivery of the firm’s residential and commercial developments. With over 30 years’ experience, Nicola is passionate about training young people and has sat on both the CIAT’s Education Committee and Executive Board, where she was the first female to be elected.

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY design practice, rg+p has confirmed the promotion of three longstanding employees to directors.

Melvyn King becomes technical director, John Roberts is technical associate director for housing and Ben Walton is design director. Collectively the trio has amassed over three decades with rg+p, delivering some of the firm’s flagship schemes including Royal Warwick Square in Kensington and Chelsea, Leicester’s Sock Island waterfront regeneration, the award-winning Passivhaus homes at Heathcott Road and the 692-bed student scheme at The Bendigo Building in Nottingham. “Melvyn, John and Ben are significantly talented architects, with a breadth of knowledge and expertise that the practice draws upon regularly,” said James Badley, rg+p’s director. “They each champion the creation of sustainable buildings through design quality and technical accuracy, and as such, have become well-respected by both our team and clients. My co-directors and I were pleased to reward these three professionals with welldeserved promotions and begin a new phase of business growth.” Whilst Melvyn, John and Ben’s promotions have specific practicewide responsibilities, each is also expected to train the next generation and will lead in-house forums,

rgp’s new directors: John Roberts, Ben Walton and Melvyn King review boards, CPD workshops and seminars. Melvyn will also continue his longstanding partnership with De Montfort University where he provides lectures and tutorials for undergraduates studying towards BA Architecture and BSc Architectural Technology as well as mentoring and guidance aligned to the PEDR (Professional Experience Development Record) programme. James added: “It’s really important that we continue developing new talent and we’re confident that Melvyn, John and Ben are excellent role models for our aspiring architects. The pandemic has caused swathes of changes to the architectural landscape and it’s an exciting time to be re-imagining our homes, communities, places of work and leisure. However, it’s also indefinitely altered the patterns of our working life. With further positive companywide changes soon to be announced, we agreed the timing was right to make these promotions to provide continuity and reassurance.” These promotions take rg+p’s senior management to a team of nine, with Melvyn, John and Ben joining existing directors, James Badley, Alex Briars, Mitch Dale, Grant Giblett, Chris Lindley and Rob Woolston.

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“I was fortunate that part of my role on senior architectural the CIAT Education Committee was to undertake accreditation and validation visits technologist, InkDrawn to universities, so I got to interact first-hand with aspiring architecture students,” said Nicola. “I believe that mentoring and learning are essential tools for success so I’m keen to not only help my new colleagues at InkDrawn, but also continue my own training. I’m actually just completing my On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor (OCDEA) course which will enable me to become an accredited SAP assessor for new homes.” Celebrating its tenth year in business this year, InkDrawn has recorded several significant project wins in recent months, including The Triangle, a £35m riverside residential development in Ashford, Kent and The UrbanFox Quarter, a £40m residential development in Leicester, both of which Nicola is now working on.

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Ms Julia Keeling (c/o Agent: Alan Firby, A+G Architects Ltd, 11 Leicester Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 2AE) – Residential development of up to 144 dwellings and erection of an extension to existing theatre to provide a cafe/ visitor centre/rangers’ office, installation of a play area, public realm works, landscaping and car parks approved under planning permission ref. 17/01424/ FULM without complying with Condition nos. 5, 10 and 15 so as to allow for provision of a bin store, additional and amended car parking, installation of automatic car park barriers, construction of a car port for charging of electric vehicles and amended landscaping – at Snibston Discovery Park, Ashby Road, Coalville, Leics. LE67 3LN.

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New meditation centre to open in historic landmark Notts building

ITW Shinemark (c/o: Unit 1, Vitruvius Way, Meridian Business Park, Braunstone Town, Leicester LE19 1WA) – Demolition of existing steel framed structure to the front of the unit and replacement with new warehouse building – at Unit 1, Vitruvius Way, Meridian Business Park, Braunstone Town, Leicester LE19 1WA.

A LANDMARK listed building in Gedling is set to re-open its doors as a meditation centre, following a deal brokered by East Midlands commercial property consultant Innes England. Gedling House - located on Wood Lane on the edge of Gedling - was recently sold by the property agent on behalf of Jigsaw Homes Group. The semi-detached three-storey Georgian building, which is Grade II listed and was built in the late 18th-century, has been sold to Kadampa Meditation Centre Nottingham Ltd also known as KMC Nottingham.

Mr M Hackett (c/o Agent: Stephen George & Partners, Waterfront House, 2A Smith Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leics. LE19 1SX) – Proposed extension to existing industrial/warehouse unit to incorporate additional storage area – at 13-15 Chartwell Drive, Wigston, Leicester LE18 2FN. Mortimer (c/o Agent: Paul Thurlby, Gordon White & Hood, Unit 4B Fir Tree Lane, Groby, Leicester LE6 0FH) – Outline planning application for 39 residential properties, including access and provision of privately owned allotments and paddock areas on land to the side of the A5199 Welford Road – at Ellis Farm, Welford Road, Wigston, Leicester LE18 3TF.

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Formerly used as office space, the 6,166 sq ft. building will now be home to KMC Nottingham, which is part of a worldwide network of Kadampa Meditation Centres offering meditation classes for all levels and an introduction to modern Buddhism. Founded more than 25 years ago, the meditation centre has made the move from Nottingham city centre to Gedling House so that it can benefit from a quiet and peaceful environment surrounded by beautiful gardens and woodland walks nearby. Set within 2.35 acres of grounds, the prominent building also includes dedicated parking on site for 71 vehicles. Ross Whiting (pictured above), associate director at Innes England, said: “Gedling House is one of Nottingham’s landmark buildings, and we are delighted that our reputation for selling such iconic properties led us to being appointed to secure the sale of this period property. “This was a rare freehold opportunity, and we are pleased to have successfully sold such a significant building on behalf of our client. We received a lot of interest due to the nature of the property and the significance that came with it, with a number of historic features. The property is also in close proximity to the Gedling relief road, which is currently on schedule to be completed towards the end of the year, providing quick and easy access from Colwick Loop Road – making it an even more attractive purchase.” Garnet Fazackerley, operations director of development at Jigsaw Homes said: “Following our re-location, we wanted to secure a strong sale for this landmark building, so that we can build more much-needed affordable homes in the region as part of our commitment to building around 800 per year across the country. We chose to appoint Innes England due to the firm’s previous experience in negotiating deals, and its excellent knowledge of the area.”

Mr David Gregory (c/o Agent: Philip Corban, Keenan Project Designs Ltd, 3A Earl Street, Rugby, CV21 3SS) – Erection of 2 single storey dwellings – at 25 Fairefield Crescent, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8EJ.

Charnwood Borough

Mr M Harvey (c/o Agent: A+G Architects Ltd) – Alteration of part of the school building and extension to provide 3 additional classrooms, a studio, a meeting room plus staff and WC facilities – at Hall Orchard C of E Primary School, Church Street, Barrow upon Soar, Leics. LE12 8HP. Mrs Claire Linley – Erection of 63 dwellings following the demolition of 62 Iveshead Road – at land at 62 Iveshead Road, Shepshed, Leics. LE12 9ER. 1st Nanpantan Scout Group (c/o Agent: David Brown Architecture Ltd) – Demolition of existing scout hut and erection of replacement scout hut – at Nanpantan Scout Headquarters, 212 Nanpantan Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3YE.

Built around 1780, Gedling House was sold onto various individuals including Sir John Turney, until 1955 when it was sold to the local council. The house was listed as Grade II in 1950 and it retains many original features including a paneled entrance hall, geometrical cantilevered wooden staircase and three 19th-century classic style fireplaces and hob grates.

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Million pound lots help Bond Wolfe set new sales record in 2021 TWO LOTS selling for a million pounds and more were the highlights of Bond Wolfe’s live streamed December auction which saw the fast growing firm set a new annual record. The attractive Grade II listed selfcontained offices at 54 Newhall Street in Birmingham’s Central Business District, sold prior to the auction for £1 million. But this result was outdone by the prior sale of commercial investment Chapel Court on the corner of Market Street and Queen Street in Wolverhampton, which raised £1.65 million. These were just two of the outstanding results that saw Bond Wolfe sell 180 of the 191 lots offered, raising £29.2 million for a success rate of 95%. Bond Wolfe chief executive Gurpreet Bassi said: “The total means that Bond Wolfe has set a new sales record in 2021 of over £175 million, and the momentum is set to carry into 2022 with lots already being booked into the first auction of the year on Wednesday 9 February. “I am really proud of the achievements of all of our team and the dedication and hard work that has produced this outstanding result for 2021.” Interest in Bond Wolfe’s livestreamed auctions has remained high throughout the year, with the December auction receiving 755,774 website page views, 201,467 video tours, 47,351 legal documents downloaded and 24,815 viewers logging in to watch and bid on the live auction. Further highlights in the auction included the sale of both commercial ground rent lots for Birmingham City Council, with 308-310 Park Road, Hockley, selling for £158,000 and 100 Windsor Street South in Nechells raising £151,500. Another outstanding result saw competitive bidding for a substantial pair of mid-terraced houses in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, which have been converted into six self-contained flats. From a guide price of £150,000, they sold for £590,000. A three bedroom mid-terraced house at 275 Fordhouse Lane, Stirchley, Birmingham, sold for £192,000 from a guide price of £50,000. And over in Great Barr, 50 Charnwood Road, a three bedroom semi-detached house sold for £178,000 from a guide price of £90,000. There was also keen interest in the result of the sale of four bedroom detached house at 30 Marlborough Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, which was being sold on behalf of The Methodist Church Birmingham Circuit. Offered with a guide price of £335,000, the hammer finally fell at £391,000. A three bedroom mid-terraced property at 217 Charles Road in Small Heath, Birmingham, with a guide price of £50,000, sold for £222,000. And a property in the most popular category in Bond Wolfe’s auctions – a two bedroom mid-terraced house in Ward End, Birmingham – sold for £147,000 from a guide price of £60,000+.

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Mr Nigel Brown (c/o Agent: Kunstler Designs Ltd) – Demolition of existing garage and erection of a detached double storey three-bed dwelling – at land at the rear of 7 Goscote Hall Road, Birstall, Leicester LE4 3AQ. Dr A B Shephard (c/o Agent: Andrew Granger & Co) – Erection of a two storey dwelling – at land rear of 113 Byron Street, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 5JN. James Chatterton (c/o Agent: William Davis Limited) – Full planning application for the development of land for residential purposes for 10 affordable bungalows, parking, landscaping, drainage and demolition of existing structures – at Loughborough Bowls Club, Beacon Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 2BQ. Exhibition Properties Ltd (c/o Agent: WA Architecture) – Conversion and extension of two-bed dwelling to form 2 flats – at 37 Oxford Street, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 5DP. Mr & Mrs M Hutchinson (c/o Agent: Launchpadd) – Demolition of existing farm buildings and replacement with 5 new dwelling houses – at Hollies Farm, Old Gate Road, Thrussington, Leics. LE7 4TL. David Wilson Homes (c/o Harry White & Anthony Raymond Shuttlewood) – Outline planning application for up 170 dwellings – at land east of Cossington Road, Sileby, Leics. Mr Paul Cooper (c/o Agent: HSSP Architects Ltd) - New bungalow - on land to the rear of 103 Leicester Road, Shepshed, Leics. LE12 9DG.

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JCT Povey Lecture 2021

Mr A H M Al-Bayati (c/o Agent: KMC Consultancy) – Erection of detached twostorey dwelling – at land adjacent to 17A Clifford Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 5NG. William Davis Limited (c/o Agent: Marrons Planning) – Development of land for residential purposes, demolition of existing buildings and creation of access, parking, public open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure – at land south of Chestnut Close, Quorn, Leics. Rotherhill (c/o Agent: Pegasus Group) – Erection of 2 industrial units including associated parking, services and landscaping – at Plot 1 Rothley Lodge, Loughborough Road, Rothley, Leics. LE7 7NL. Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Pegasus Group) – Change of use of part of the first floor and the second floor from ancillary Class E to Class C (Residential) to accommodate 7 self-contained flats – at 2-7 Market Street & 35 and 36 Cattle Market, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3EP. TTG Inns Ltd (c/o Agent: Shaftesbury Design Practice Ltd) – Development to create a two-storey building comprising 2 two-bed student accommodation – at 1 White Ridge Court, Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 4SQ. Bowmer & Kirkland (c/o Agent: DPP) – Erection of SENH School – at St Botolph’s C of E Controlled Primary School, Loughborough Road, Shepshed, Leics. LE12 9DN.

“WHILST COST WILL NEVER DIE, VALUE WILL BE KING” KEITH WALLER GIVES THE JCT POVEY LECTURE 2021 VALUE, as a driver to achieving transformation in the construction industry, and in particular considering value beyond the capital phase of construction and infrastructure projects, was the message from Keith Waller, programme director of the Construction Innovation Hub (CIH), in delivering the JCT Povey Lecture recently. Value is one of the core themes of the CIH’s transformation programme, whose mission is to ‘create better outcomes for current and future generations by driving the adoption of manufacturing and digital approaches that improve the delivery, resilience and performance of infrastructure’. Their Value Toolkit is developed to assist both public and private-sector clients and service providers who are seeking to maximise long-term potential benefits in developing their projects. It considers value way beyond cost, and instead focuses on the whole-life value of an asset from a social, economic and environmental standpoint. The Toolkit organises value outcomes into four central areas, Produced, Natural, Social, and Human. It enables the project team to prioritise the long-term whole-life value gains depending on each project’s unique requirements. Keith Waller, said: “We spend around £65bn a year on our economic and social infrastructure. “With such a huge level of level of investment, the question we should be asking is not how cheap can I buy it, and how much risk can I transfer to the supply chain. We should be asking how can we lever this investment to deliver the greatest social, economic, and environmental value? “This means looking beyond the project. Looking beyond that capital phase of delivery, and consider not just what it is, but what it enables. How does it support productive growth in our economy? How does it enhance biodiversity and deliver greater social value? How does it support a path being driven towards net Zero, and so on.” The JCT Povey Lecture 2021 was presented as a live, interactive webinar, hosted by JCT chair, Karen Kirkham. The presentation also featured a Q&A session where audience participants could submit questions through the webinar interface. The full presentation of the JCT Povey Lecture 2021 is available via the JCT website at https://corporate.jctltd.co.uk/jct-poveylecture-2021, or via JCT’s YouTube channel.

Development site for 3 dwellings in Radcliffe on Trent RICHARD WATKINSON & Partners are offering for sale a development site at 139 Shelford Road, Radcliffe on Trent, Nottingham NG12 1AZ.

The 1.5 acre site comprises three separate building plots with planning permission (refs: 15/00084/FUL and 17/00506/FUL) for three individual detached dwellings.

Rugby Borough Manse Opus (Ansty) LLP & Rolls Royce plc (c/o Agent: Ms Katrina Hordern, David Lock Associates, 50 North Thirteenth Street, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3BP) – Development of 3 commercial units and associated works – at Rolls Royce Industrial Power Systems, Coombe Fields Road, Ansty, Coventry. Mr & Mrs Melrose (c/o Agent: Rebecca Walker, Chapman Design LLP, Lelleford House, Coventry Road, Rugby CV23 9DT) – Demolition of dwelling and erection of 2 new-build dwellings with parking and landscaping – at The Latch, Coventry Road, Thurlaston CV23 9JR. Patricia Bee (c/o Agent: Richard Palmer, HB Architects, The Old Telephone Exchange, Albert Street, Rugby CV21 2SA) – Change of use of agricultural buildings to dwellinghouses – at Two Hoots farm, Lutterworth Road, Bramcote CV11 6RA.

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Gregorio & Serri (c/o Agent: S Pinaitiene, SEP Design, 8 Twinflower, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes MK7 7LH) – Conversion of two storey dwelling into 4 self-contained flats – at 62 High Street, Irthlingborough NN9 5TN. Resham plc (c/o Agent: Alan Gunne-Jones, Planning & Development Associates Ltd, Suite 155, 155 Minories, City of London EC3N 1AD) – Demolition of first floor ancillary retail area and erection of two floors containing 16 residential units with car and cycle parting and refuse store – at 13-21 High Street, Irthlingborough NN95TE.

The Guide price is £1,100,000. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Richard Watkinson & Partners on 0115 933 6666 or email: radcliffeontrent@richardwatkinson.co.uk

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G F Tomlinson appointed to £7bn Department for Education framework MIDLANDS contractors G F Tomlinson are celebrating their re-appointment as an approved partner for the new £7bn Department for Education 2021 Construction Framework, a four year framework for the delivery of both education and noneducation projects in the public sector. The framework supports the delivery of the Department for Education’s school building programmes, with an emphasis on achieving net zero carbon in operation. Following a rigorous selection process, G F Tomlinson is one of only 26 contractors to be selected nationally, and will deliver projects valued between £0.5m and £6.0m across the East and West Midlands.

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Bastion Land Limited (c/o Agent: Duncan Chadwick, Chadwick Town Planning Ltd, 7 Rectory Road, Hook Norton, Banbury OX15 5QQ) – Erection of 6 dwellings and detached garages and associated works – at land to the west of Hill Top House and south of Church Street, Hargrave, Wellingborough NN9 6BW. Mrs Alice Robinson (c/o Agent: Strutt & Parker, Unit 5, South View Business Park, Tinwell Road, Stamford PE9 2JL) – Outline application for conversion of underutilised agricultural buildings to 4 dwellings – at Manor Farm, Stoke Doyle, Oundle.

Corby Borough

Mr Mark Collins (c/o Agent: Martin Bagshaw, MHB Planning Ltd, Dale View, Rews Close, Combe Martin, EX34 0DW) – Demolition of existing bungalow and garage for the development of 5 two storey dwellinghouses, plus new access, car parking and landscaping – at 143 Corby Road, Weldon, Corby, Northants. NN17 3HU.

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Clive Toon Joinery Ltd (c/o Agent: Miss Teodora Golemdzhiyska, JMI Planning, 62 Carter Street, Uttoxeter ST14 8EU) – Erection of a show room and parking area to be used in association with Clive Toon Joinery Ltd – at land adjacent to Pumping Station, Off Station Road, Melbourne, Derbyshire DE73 8PQ. The Mandarin Chinese Restaurant (c/o Agent: Harry Capstick, Planning Design Practice Ltd, 3 Woburn House, Vernon Gate, Derby DE1 1UL) - Erection of 2 commercial units – at The Mandarin Chinese Restaurant, Egginton Road, Hilton, Derby DE65 5FJ.

Thoughts invited on plans for Ratcliffe on Soar Power Station site

RESIDENTS and interested parties have been invited to have their say on plans for the Ratcliffe on Soar Power Station site and a Local Development Order (LDO) that could give the green light to new industry and business projects and the potential of thousands of permanent highly-skilled jobs. The power station, owned by international energy company Uniper, will close at the end of September 2024 in line with government policy to end coal-fired power generation. Rushcliffe Borough Council want to hear views at rushcliffe.ratcliffeLDO. com before Monday 10th January 2022. If taken forward, the LDO would grant planning permission for a range of modern industrial uses on the redeveloped site, including advanced manufacturing, low-carbon energy production, battery production, energy storage, logistics, and research and development. A masterplan for the site is currently being prepared to support the redevelopment, which will guide growth and development over the coming years including the proposals linked to the previously announced East Midlands Freeport and the Development Corporation that could create further jobs and significant investment. The emerging vision for the site sets out the guiding principles by which the development would be brought forward, and seeks to deliver: • A zero-carbon technology and energy hub for the East Midlands • Highly skilled jobs • Modern industry and business uses, served by on-site sustainable energy generation and storage • Advanced manufacturing, for example to produce electric car batteries • A hub for research, development, and innovation, through links with universities, business support organisations and established industry. Anyone can submit their views until Monday 10th January 2022 online at rushcliffe.ratcliffeLDO.com

Barlestone development approved OUTLINE PLANS to build new homes on fields near Barlestone have been given the green light. Some 55 homes could now be built extending the western edges of the village towards the A447. Leicestershire County Council applied for permission to develop an area of fields along Barton Road with the estate to include 22 affordable homes. The approved outline scheme is just for the access, which will involve a new T-junction in Barton Road, with the precise layout of the complex still to be finalised. The village is already set for a sizeable increase, as plans were approved in May this year to build 99 affordable homes at Garden Farm, off Bagworth Road, at the other end of the village.

Rushcliffe Mr Daniel Asher (c/o Agent: Mr Alex Faulkner, Indigo Architecture Ltd, Darley Abbey Stables, Abbey Yard, Darley Abbey DE22 1DS) – Erection of two storey dwelling with parking and associated works – at 46 Ashley Road, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5FJ. Mr Wood (c/o Agent: Storm Design, 35 Kirkham Drive, Toton, Beeston, Notts. NG9 6HG) – Conversion of existing dwelling into 2 flats – at 27 North Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7NG. Mr & Mrs Cartledge (c/o Agent: GPS Planning & Design Ltd, Mercury House, Shipstones Business Centre, Northgate, New Basford, Nottingham NG7 7FN) – Prior approval for change of use of an agricultural building to 2 dwellinghouses – at Blackford Bridge Farm, Longhedge Lane, Sibthorpe, Newark NG23 5GT. Hawke (c/o Agent: Mr Ewan Cassell, ARC Design Studio, 12 King Street, Sherwood, Nottingham NG1 2AS) – Erection of new two storey dwelling and associated access and parking – at Top Yard Farm, Rectory Place, Barton in Fabis, Nottingham NG11 0AJ. Steve Bell (c/o Agent: Christopher Lindley, rg+p Ltd, Waterloo House, 71 Princess Road West, Leicester LE1 6TR) – Change of use from office space to 4 self-contained studio apartments on the first and second floor – at 7 High Street, Ruddington, Nottingham NG11 6DT. Nick Hunt (c/o Agent: Matt Swanton, Re-Format LLP, Buckmore Studios, Beckham Lane, Petersfield GU32 3BU) – Demolition of existing disused office building and erection of a new building comprising 6 apartments – at J H Trease, 26 Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7QX.

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Government Plans for Energy Improvements in Rental Housing Need Rethink PROPOSALS to force landlords across the country to pay up to £10,000 to improve the energy efficiency of rental properties require a rethink, according to the national body for landlords. In a consultation which closed in January the Government proposed that by 2025 all new tenancies in the private rented sector should be in houses with an Energy Performance Certificate rating of C or better. It is proposed that this standard should apply to all private rented properties by 2028.

Leicestershire developer launches charity campaign for 2022

HOUSEBUILDER Mulberry Homes has launched its newest charity campaign – a community fund in which it will donate up to £1,000 per month to local charities nearby its developments throughout 2022.

As part of this the Government has suggested that, in meeting these targets, landlords should be expected to pay up to £10,000 to make the necessary improvements. Whilst the sector is still waiting for the Government’s response to this consultation, the NRLA is warning that the planned cap is based on a misguided assumption that all landlords are property tycoons with deep pockets. NRLA research shows that private landlords make an average net income from property of less than £4,500 a year. Recent figures have shown the scale of the problem the sector faces in meeting the Government’s ambitions. Across England over 58 per cent of private rented households have an energy rating below a C. Around a third (32 per cent) of private rented homes were built prior to 1919, some of the hardest to improve housing in the country. The National Residential Landlords Association is calling on the amount that landlords should be expected to contribute to be linked to average market rents in any given area (known as broad rental market areas) as calculated by the Valuation Office Agency. Under the NRLA’s proposals this would mean the amount a landlord would need to contribute would gradually taper from £5,000 to £10,000, taking into account different rental values (and by implication, property values) across the country. Alongside this, the NRLA is calling for a package of fiscal measures to support investment. This should include the development of a decarbonisation tax allowance, no longer applying VAT to energy efficiency and low carbon work and not charging council tax where energy improvements are being made to rental properties when they are empty. Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the National Residential Landlords Association, said: “We all want to see as many energy efficient rental properties in the sector as possible. Besides being good for tenants, improvements made to rental properties ensure they become more attractive to prospective tenants when being marketed by landlords and agents. However, the Government’s proposals for the sector are not good enough. “They rely on a misguided assumption that landlords have unlimited sums of money and fail to accept the realities of different property and rental values across the country. “Ministers need a smarter approach with a proper financial package if they are to ensure their ambitious objectives are to be met.”

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Mulberry Homes’ The Mulberries development in Lutterworth As part of the community fund, called The Mulberry Community Chest, charities and public organisations are invited to apply to receive a one-off donation of £1 to £1,000, which can be used to help enhance the local community or environment, or provide a charitable service. Each month, the judging panel at Mulberry Homes will select a beneficiary to secure the requested funding. To submit an application, not-for-profit organisations can fill out a form on https://mulberryhomes.co.uk/news/distinctly-local/, where all the terms and conditions can also be found. The initiative will be implemented across all of Mulberry Homes’ developments in Bedfordshire, Leicestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire. It follows the success of the housebuilder’s 2020 Distinctly Local campaign and 2021 10-year anniversary campaign, in which over £20,000 was donated to charities and independent businesses. Established in 2011 and based in Warwickshire, Mulberry Homes is a medium housebuilder that provides quality properties across the wider midlands. It specialises in individual and small developments with their own looks and personalities and builds traditional homes with modern layouts.

Stone & brick barns with 19 acres of land BERRYS are offering for sale a set of barns with long views over open countryside. The barns – Sandpit Barns, Wilby Road, Earls Barton, Wellingborough, Northants. NN8 2UF – are Grade II listed and dated 1775. They are double skinned stone under red pantile threshing, and re-roofed in 1991. On the south Wilby Road | Earls Bartonwere | NN8 2UF facing aspect is a courtyard of dilapidated farm buildings. This offers an excellent opportunity subject to consents. The Land rises to the south and consists of a light soil over sandstone and ironstone. The 20/21 cropping was pasture and part arable laid to a Bumblebird conservation cover. 19/20 cropping was Oil Seed Rape & Bumblebird and pasture . The former silica quarry has been quarried 4m down to the ironstone floor set and is surrounded by natural trees and shrubs. The Guide Price is £500,000. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Berrys on 01536 532376 or email: ketteringsales@berrys.uk.com

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