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Abbey Mill revived in £8.75m project LEICESTER’S City Mayor Peter Soulsby joins Guy Higgins, William Davis Ltd’s managing director, Matt Cooney, chief executive, asra housing group and other scheme partners to mark the start of an £8.75m project, to transform a former stockings factory into a landmark, canal side, Extra Care development. Abbey Mill, the long disused late Victorian/ Edwardian building on Abbey Park Street in the Belgrave area of the city – once famous for providing South Pole explorer Captain Scott with warmth preserving clothing - will be revitalised into 78 apartments, operating as a special facility to support Continued on page 3 ....>

A TOTAL OF 17 select properties are due to go under the hammer at the next Shonki Bros. L.S.Sangra Property Auction on Wednesday 10th July 2013, at the King Power Stadium, Filbert Way, Leicester, starting at 5pm prompt.

Amongst the lots is an ideal investment opportunity at Lansdowne Road, Aylestone. The property comprises two x 2 bed flats and two x 1 bed flats which are all separately metered. The estimated full rental income is £20,040 pa.

Guide price for this property: £215,000 - £225,000 For brief details of all of the lots on offer, turn to pages 20 & 21 of this issue or download the full catalogue from www.shonkibros.com

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Housing Minister Welcomes Homebuilding & Renovating’s Ten Point Plan to Boost Self-build Industry WITH the number of self-build homes in the UK at a 30 year low, Homebuilding & Renovating magazine yesterday presented a 10 Point Plan from the self-build industry to boost the number of self-build homes to Housing Minister Mark Prisk MP. If implemented the plan would significantly increase the number of people able to build their own home. “The industry believes that urgent and bold action needs to take place to help the Government achieve its stated target of doubling the number of self-builds in the UK,” says Jason Orme, Editor of Homebuilding & Renovating. The 10 point plan was compiled by leading companies from the industry at a meeting spearheaded by Homebuilding & Renovating magazine, which took place in Birmingham in March 2013, prior to the Homebuilding & Renovating Show. The group came together concerned about the decline in the number of self-builds and included owners of package build companies, mortgage finance and insurance providers, planning consultants, custom builders and suppliers of materials to selfbuilders. Key suggestions in the 10 Point Plan are based around significant changes to the planning system to shift emphasis on house building away from large developers back to individual builders. They include encouraging local authorities to allow small-scale greenfield windfall sites (to enable one-off homes outside of existing development boundaries); reducing the cost of making planning applications; and making it easier for individual sites to be considered as part of the local authority’s housing plan. In addition to the changes to the planning system, the 10 Point Plan calls for relief from taxes on housebuilding for self-builders and on all minor developments - currently proposed at ten new homes or less – which can amount to tens of thousands for selfbuilders. The plan also called for the Government’s ‘Help to Buy’ equity loan scheme to be extended to selfbuilders via ‘Help to Build’. “The small-scale organic growth of settlements by modest and dispersed incremental additions over time has been going on for centuries,” says Jason Orme, Editor of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine. “It created the villages and towns we all love. This natural evolutionary process ground to a halt when the last Government introduced the principle of not building on Greenfield sites unless such sites are specifically identified

and allocated in a five-year development plan. “A clear consequence of this action has been to gradually starve self-builders, smaller developers and now custom build developers of building land and this is considered to be a significant factor in the current historically low level of new house building,” he adds. The 10 Point Plan proposes to ‘switch the tap back on’ to create a flow of smaller development sites which would see the self-build sector and small builder/ developer

sector return to their former levels of activity and beyond, and provide a sustainable and politically acceptable way to deliver more new homes, create new jobs and prosperity. The latest Homebuilding & Renovating Market Report (based on government statistics) showed that the number of self-builds in the year to March 2013 was 10,940 – the lowest figures for 30 years – with a quarter-on-quarter fall of 20 per cent when compared with a year ago.

Donation supports digital arts centre BLUEPRINT, the developer of Leicester’s Phoenix Square, has made a charitable donation to support the centre’s digital arts and community work. As a specialist in sustainable property investment and development, Blueprint worked with Leicester City Council and partners to create the concept of a digital arts complex in the city’s Cultural Quarter and managed the development of the landmark building, which opened in 2009. Today, Blueprint is responsible for the 63 apartments above the arthouse cinema and café bar, as well as the seven studio offices that form the perimeter of the building on Morledge St and Burton St. The donation is the latest example of ongoing involvement with Phoenix Square by Blueprint, which is jointly owned by the Homes and Communities Agency and Aviva Investors’ igloo regeneration fund. The donation officially goes to Leicester Arts Centre, the registered charity that promotes education and community development through Phoenix Square’s world film and digital arts programme.

Enderby plot: £120k BENTONS are offering for sale a single building plot with detailed planning permission for a three-storey detached house of just over 2,000 sq.feet. The plot – at 53 St Johns, Enderby, Leicester – is priced at £120,000. For more information, contact Bentons on 01664 563892 or visit Tthe website at www.bentons.co.uk

Abbey Mill Continued from page 1 a range of vulnerable adults, including people with learning difficulties, mental health problems and the frail elderly. A major project for the city, Abbey Mill, which is part-funded by Leicester City Council, will retain its historic shell whilst undergoing a complete internal refurbishment. The new facility will link via a pedestrian bridge to the adjacent award-winning Wolsey building, redeveloped by William Davis on behalf of asra in 2011. Peter Soulsby was joined on site by Cllr. Rita Patel, assistant city mayor for adult social care. Peter said: “Not only will this redevelopment provide much-needed supported living accommodation; it will be preserving an important building in Leicester’s architectural heritage, a shining example of how practical requirements and creative thinking can combine to provide a sustainable and efficient facility.” Commenting on what will be a challenging yet rewarding project, Guy Higgins said: “To be working on the significant second phase of this major project in the heart of Leicester is a source of great pride to William Davis. Not only because we have a long tradition of creating landmark buildings in the city and throughout the county but because we have established partnerships on this scheme and together we will provide something of lasting value for its citizens.” Asra’s Matt Cooney concluded; “We are delighted to be working again with our partners to convert and refurbish the historic Abbey Mill into a multi-million pound Extra Care scheme. Our investment means this historic building will be preserved and will have a lasting legacy by providing groundbreaking care to the over 55s in Leicester.” A truly local scheme, the project’s architect is Leicester’s rg+p. Completion is scheduled for March 2015.

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SHOULER & Son are offering for sale a brick built double garage block with large loft to the first floor. The property – at Mill Lane, Frisby on the Wreake, Leics. LE14 2NN – was granted planning permission (ref: 08/00943/FUL) for conversion to use as a holiday lodge, but this permission has now lapsed. The Guide Price is £60,000 and there is no chain. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Shoulers on 01664 410166 or visit www.shoulers.co.uk

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Carbon Trust Wales framework appointment for Pick Everard LEICESTER headquartered, national multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy Pick Everard has been appointed to the Carbon Trust Wales framework to provide technical support to businesses and public sector organisations to help them cut energy bills. The framework will initially run for two years, with an option to be extended to four. Pick Everard will carry out energy surveys and by taking a host of energy efficiency factors into account including heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, controls and building maintenance - will identify cost-effective ways that businesses can reduce energy use, cut costs and carbon emissions. Pick Everard is also a signatory on Sustain Wales’ Sustainable Development Charter, a voluntary initiative for organisations committed to sustainable development. Partner Rod Burton at Pick Everard comments, “Using the Carbon Trust Wales framework of approved consultants enables organisations in Wales to quickly select and appoint technical consultants and achieve best value. Tackling energy consumption has a positive financial impact for the organisation but it also has huge benefits for the local economy by reducing CO2, environmental impact and the effects of climate change.”

WITH AN increase in supply and demand, a local pipe and pipeline supplier is expanding with a move into new premises and the creation of five new jobs. Agreeing a new lease with landlord Raynsway Properties, HAC Pipeline Supplies Ltd will be expanding into two new units at Pinfold Industrial Park in Thurmaston. Widening the company’s field of activity, with the addition of a new trade counter, extensive storage space and new offices, HAC’s expansion has also led to the creation of five new jobs. From April, HAC will occupy 13,452sq ft over four units and are set to increase the workforce from 31 to 36, with two of the five new roles already filled. Managing Director, Adrian Sergent, comments, “Having been based at Pinfold Industrial Park for over 20 years we were delighted when the opportunity arose to expand into units 10 and 11. Allowing us to grow without the hassle of relocating, we gained the space we needed to increase acivity and expand our business potential.

“However, the move would not have been possible if it wasn’t for the assistance of our landlord Raynsway Properties. Aiding us in every aspect of the expansion from appointing the builders to coming down to the site to discuss the progression of the project, they provided great flexibility, support and encouragement, resulting in a move that is nearing completion within a year.” Tom Watkinson, Managing Director at Raynsway Properties, comments, “As a landlord we want to offer as much flexibility as possible, especially when it results in local business growth, therefore we were delighted to assist in the expansion of HAC. “Offering them two additional units to accommodate their new trade counter and offices, we are thrilled to see a tenant that had been with us for over 20 years grow and progress and all without the disruption of relocation.”

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Construction SMEs are failing to win 9 out of 10 public sector contracts MORE THAN 40% of construction SMEs are failing to win nine out of ten public sector contracts and over half have seen their success rate fall when bidding for public sector work over the past five years, according to a new report by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). ‘Improving public procurement for construction SMEs’ (Download, PDF 2.28 MB) examines the barriers facing small construction firms when attempting to engage with the public sector procurement process, and outlines a series of recommendations to tackle the problems. These include requiring all public sector clients to: use PAS 91as the basis for their construction pre-qualification questionnaires; review the limitations they impose when assessing the financial viability of SMEs attempting to get on to a framework; and use their regional on-line portals to advertise opportunities to buyers. Cabinet Office Minister Chloe Smith MP gave the keynote speech at today’s launch event in the House of Commons, attended by MPs, Peers, local government representatives and FMB members. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “Public sector construction contracts are worth more than £37bn per year – almost 40% of all construction output – so it is vital that SMEs are able to win their fair share of this work. The economic and environmental arguments for procuring with small local businesses are widely accepted, so now it’s a case of finding ways to increase this type of procurement.” Berry continued: “Our report highlights a number of barriers that are preventing construction SMEs from winning public sector contracts, and proposes a range of sensible and achievable recommendations for how these can be overcome. Although some parts of the public sector are good at engaging with construction SMEs, others are not and our report shines a light on best-practice in the hope that it will improve performance right across the public sector.” Berry concluded: “I’m delighted the FMB is working with the Cabinet Office and the Local Government Association on these important issues, as it will take a co-ordinated and collaborative effort by both government and industry to improve the public procurement process for construction SMEs.” Cllr Peter Fleming, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Improvement and Innovation Board, said: “Councils have a vital role to play in driving economic growth, helping to create the right infrastructure and environment for local businesses to succeed.” Fleming continued: “At the heart of this, councils are ensuring that they are open for business, in particular working with SMEs and local suppliers to make it easier for them to bid successfully for public contracts on everything from building houses to caring for the elderly. Indeed, many councils from all over the country now award more than half their contracts to small and medium-sized UK businesses.” Fleming concluded: “But with council funding being cut by more than a third by central government, there is simply less work around, particularly in the construction sector. The LGA is therefore working with the FMB to highlight local authorities that have streamlined their procurement practices or introduced support for local suppliers and using these examples to promote best practice across the sector and help level the playing field as much as possible for SMEs.”

Substantial community building in Leicester City Centre INNES ENGLAND are inviting offers over £650,000 for a substantial community building at 3 St James Street, Leicester LE1 3SU. The 14,843 sq.ft. building has frontages onto St James Street to the front, Eldon Street to the side and Earl Street to the rear. Planning consent is currently for Class D1 Uses (Non-residential institutions) but the property is considered suitable by the selling agents for residential development, subject to planning. For more information, contact Chris Page at Innes England on 0116 255 5455 or email: cpage@innes-england.com

Site for 6 houses in Mansfield FRANK INNES Estate Agents are offering for sale a parcel of residential building land with planning consent for 6 houses at Mansfield Road, Underwood, Notts. NG16 5FF. The asking price is £264,000. For more information, contact Frank Innes on 0115 906 3289.

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A LUTTERWORTH company has received a Highly Commended Accolade in the 2013 (Local Authority Building Control) LABC East Midlands Building Excellence Awards. The award was announced in relation to the ‘Best Social / Affordable Housing Development’ category at the recent Awards ceremony held in Nottingham. John Lester Partnership Limited of Lutterworth is employed as Contract Administrator by Boston Mayflower Ltd for refurbishment works being carried out on 69 prefabricated asbestos panel constructed bungalows at Carlton Road and Revesby Avenue and Marsh Avenue, Boston, Lincolnshire. The project involves extensive asbestos removal and construction of new pitched roofs. Work started in April 2012 and is scheduled to be complete by August this year. The delivery team has worked hard to give tenants energy efficient, high quality refurbished homes to be enjoyed for years to come. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate good practice. Doug Smith, Project Surveyor, who attended the awards to represent the Partnership said: “Receiving recognition such as this has a great ‘feel good’ factor. We know our standards and commitment to quality are high, but to be recognised publicly is a great endorsement and a further boost to the practice’s credentials”. Resident Brenda Cook said: “It’s an absolutely amazing home, the roof and internal work is fantastic. There is nothing I can fault – anyone would be proud to live in a property like this.” The construction industry is notorious for projects resulting in claims and disputes. To avoid or minimise the likelihood of this happening, employing a good contract administrator is crucial. In essence John Lester Partnership’s role is to ensure that the contracted parties understand and uphold the contract, that information is communicated effectively, and that potential problems are dealt with efficiently. More than 280 people from the construction industry from across the East Midlands attended the awards.

Potential development opportunity in Donington Le Heath: £500k FOSTER CORLEY are offering for sale a large two-storey farmhouse in need of renovation, together with approximately two acres of land and a range of outbuildings (including a large stable block with pigsty, detached two-storey coach house, detached barn, large single storey barn and a further large modern barn). The asking price is £500,000. For more information, contact Foster Corley on 01530 812001 or email: coalville@fostercorley.co.uk

£1.7bn and 36,000 jobs a year – benefit of London development to UK economy revealed The British Property Federation (BPF) has welcomed research revealing office construction in the capital provides a £1.1bn boost to the UK’s regions a year - and £1.7bn nationally. Research by PWC and London First finds that the development of iconic buildings such as 20 Fenchurch Street (the “Walkie Talkie”) and 122 Leadenhall Street (the “Cheesegrater”) in the City of London sees 84 per cent of the investment in items like materials, engineering, demolition and labour spent in the regional supply chain, supporting 22,400 jobs. The report also estimates that all central London office developments due for completion between 2008 – 2016 could generate a total of £15.5bn to the UK’s GDP. Liz Peace, chief executive of the British Property Federation, said: “This research confirms what we have known for some time, that the construction industry – and indeed parts of manufacturing and other services – rely on a healthy property development industry to drive orders, work and jobs. “The Government’s focus on getting construction kick started to help heal the economy is spot on. But if it is to succeed, it is vital that everyone involved recognise the crucial role played by property developers and investors: these are the businesses that feed the construction industry when they take on risk by committing to develop and regenerate our built environment. Talking to construction firms alone is not enough.”

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Development properties Former college site for sale at the 11th July transformed to new family homes Cottons Auction The following properties are being offered for sale at the next Cottons Property auction which takes place on Thursday 11th July 2013 at 11am at Aston Villa Football Club, Villa park, Birmingham B6 6HE: •

LOT 3: Freehold Meeting Hall with Vacant Possession – at Rough Hay Gospel Hall, Hall Street east, Wednesdbury, WS10 8PE . Total floor area: 1,475 sq.feet on a site of 0.139 acres. GUIDE PRICE: £40,000-£50,000 • LOT 11: Freehold Residential Investment/Former Public House - at 10 Wellington Road, Bilston, West Midlands WV14 6AA. Two storey former public house informally converted without planning consent and arranged as 5 bedsits. Total current rental income: £25,020 p.a. GUIDE PRICE: £90,000-£98,000. • LOT 24: Freehold Residential Investment Opportunity (8 Flats) with Further Redevelopment Potential – at Eagle Court, 17 Eagle Street, Penn Fields, Wolverhampton WV3 7DW. Eight well laid out and self-contained apartments situated in a purpose-built two-storey block. Occupying a large rectangular site set back from Eagle Street with side vehicular access to a rea parking and amenity area. A planning application (ref: 09/00019/FUL – dated 8th January 2009) was approved following appeal for an extension to the existing apartment block to create an additional 4 apartments. The planning consent has now lapsed. Total rental income now is £26,700 p.a. Total rental income when fully let would be £42,900. GUIDE PRICE: £390,000-£420,000. • LOT 30: Freehold Development Land with Planning Permission for 4 Dwellings – adjacent to 114 Aldermans Green Road, Coventry CV2 1PP. Currently comprises a parcel of overgrown scrub land located 3 miles north east of Coventry City Centre in a predominantly residential area. Planning consent was granted by Coventry City Council (ref: FUL/2012/2245) on 16th January 2013 for 3 houses and a flat with garages to the rear. GUIDE PRICE: £85,000£89,000. • LOT 42: Freehold Residential Development Opportunity – at 12 Pound Road & Land Between 12 & 20 Pound Road, Oldbury, West Midlands B68 8LY. Comprising an existing three-bed end-terrace house and an adjacent parcel of land which has the benefit of planning consent for one pair of two-bed semi-detached houses and one twobed detached house. GUIDE PRICE: £165,000-£180,000. For more information about any of these properties, contact Cottons on 0121 247 2233 or email: auctions@cottons.co.uk or view the catalogue on the website at www.cottons.co.uk

TRANSFORMATION of the derelict former Tresham college site in Kettering into 40 new affordable homes has been completed. The £4.8m development, on St Mary’s Road in Kettering, Northamptonshire, is a partnership between Loughborough-based contractor and developer, William Davis Ltd; affordable housing provider, Waterloo Housing Group; Kettering Borough Council and North Northants Development Company. Comprising a range of homes from one bedroom (L-R) Richard Cornes, William Davis apartments to four bedroom Ltd; Cllr. Steve Bellamy, Kettering houses, St Mary’s Road is situated Borough Council; Dermot McRoberts, within a short walk of the railway Waterloo Housing Group and Caroline station and has completely Wardle, North Northants revitalised one of the main routes Development Company. into the town. To officially open the scheme, project partners and residents gathered on site to unveil a commemorative stone plaque. Speaking at the event, Richard Cornes, partnerships director at William Davis said: “The completion of this affordable housing scheme marks a milestone in the revitalisation of one of Kettering’s most prominent gateways. It has transformed a former college campus, which had become run down and unfit for purpose, into new, energy efficient homes.” Designed by rg+p architects, St Mary’s Road was supported with £1.9m grant funding from the Homes and Communities Agency.

Development site for 3 dwellings in Woodville HOWKINS & HARRISON are offering for sale a development site for 3 new dwellings plus an existing dwelling at Ashby Road, on the edge of Woodville, Swadlincote DE11 7BY. The 0.9 acre site, which borders open fields, has Outline Planning Consent for 3 new dwellings with garages, under two separate consents. The existing 3-bed dwelling offers good family sized accommodation but does require some minor modernisation. The Guide Price is £500,000-£550,000. For more information, contact Howkins & Harrison on 01827 718021.

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Site for 3 dwellings in Barwell WARDS residential are offering for sale a development site with planning permission (ref: 08/00018/FUL, plus extension of time 11/00161/ EXT) for three dwellings at Byron Street, Barwell, Leicestershire. The consent is for one detached three-bed property and a pair of three-bed semi-detached properties, each with garages. The asking price for the land is £150,000. For further details, contact Wards on 01455 251771 or email: info@ wardsresidential.co.uk

Site for 3 dormer bungalows in Overseal HOWKINS & HARRISON are asking £215,000 for a development site at Valley Road, Overseal, Derbyshire DE12 6NL. The 0.4 acre site has detailed planning permission (ref: 9/2012/1065) for 3 large dormer bungalows together with garages, off road parking and gardens. For more information, contact Howkins & Harrison on 01827 718021.

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Response: Hello Norman. Although your 2 jobs are not only on the same building but are actually covering the same work, you have separate agreements with different parties which means that there are 2 contracts that are in law, completely independent from each other.

The building has now been handed over to company ‘B’, who have since requested us to carry out additional work. This involves upgrading materials previously installed by us. The owners want us to commence the work in the next few weeks. However, I am concerned that if company ‘A’ does not pay and I am forced to instigate proceedings against it, will carrying out work for company ‘B’ potentially cause my business a problem in chasing company ‘A’ in the future. The invoices are obviously to 2 different companies for 2 separate jobs. However, 1 invoice does involve my business removing approximately 30% of materials from the initial job where company ‘A’ has yet to pay, and the materials will be worthless as they are specifically for this job.

When you enter into a contract with a party, there is a common law doctrine which prevents a person who is not a party to a contract from enforcing a term of that contract. This is called privity of contract and applies even where the contract was made for the purpose of conferring a benefit on a third party [notwithstanding in specified circumstances the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 that reformed the privity of contract rule]. Providing you have carried out your work for company ‘A’ to the requisite standard under that contract (i.e. the materials you installed met the contract specification), then company ‘A’ will have no defence should it attempt to make any reference to the same materials now being removed under a separate contract. You have not said what the value

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Michael P. Gerard of your invoice is, but I suggest that you consider issuing a statutory demand or apply for summary judgement (Part 24 of the Civil Procedure Rules). Alternatively, you may wish to consider statutory adjudication if your work comes under the [new] Construction Act. In the meantime, I wish you luck in carrying out the work for company ‘B’. © Michael P. Gerard MSc, PGDipLaw, PGDipBar, FCIOB, MCIArb, MAE The advice provided is intended to be of a general guide only and should not be viewed as providing a definitive legal analysis.

Author background Michael is a Barrister, Chartered Builder, Registered Adjudicator & Accredited Expert in quantum and planning matters. He is Managing Director of Michael Gerard & Co www.michael-gerard.co.uk, a company of chartered building consultants and quantity surveyors who provide a specialised service in the areas of construction law, quantum, programming, business recovery and insolvency support to the construction industry. Michael is also a consultant with Silver Shemmings LLP, a London practice of solicitors specialising in construction.

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Development tax reform welcomed, but property industry warns of ‘frustrated growth’ The Government’s reform of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) should ensure the per square metre tax on property development focuses on economic growth and introduces speed and certainty to the sector, according to the British Property Federation (BPF). However, in its response to the Government consultation the BPF warned that where local authorities had already set levies, they were often too high and acted as a brake on development, contrary to the Government’s other progrowth measures aimed at kick starting the industry. CIL is designed to largely replace s106 obligations, with the money raised spent on a wide range of infrastructure needed to support development. The Government is proposing, among others, to: Strike a balance between funding infrastructure and effecting the viability of a development; Allow councils that have not yet adopted a levy an extra year to do so; Allow payment in kind in lieu of the levy; Remove the vacancy test, meaning CIL will not generally be payable on buildings that have been vacant for a period of time. Liz Peace, Chief Executive of the THE FOLLOWING development properties are being British Property Federation, said: “We’re pleased the Government offered for sale by Graham Penny Auctions in July: has listened to the concerns of the • Nottingham Auction – at Nottingham Racecourse, property industry and has sought Colwick Park, Nottingham NG2 4BE on Thursday 4th July to amend a policy that would have 2013, starting at 11.30am: otherwise have erected another • Former community office building at 45-47 Strelley Road, Nottingham barrier to development. NG8 3AX with planning permission for conversion into 4 apartments “Concerns remain that where – GUIDE PRICE: £70,000+ councils have already set their levy, • Grade II Listed barn at Great North Road, Cromwell, Newark, Notts. it’s too high and will only serve to NG23 6JE with planning permission to develop into a three-bed frustrate growth and development. dwelling – GUIDE PRICE: £50,000+ Time will tell, but it would not be a huge surprise to see these councils Nottingham Auction enquiries phone number: 0115 958 8702 having to reset their levy at a more • Derby Auction – at Pride Park Stadium, Derby on realistic rate in the near future. “ Thursday 11th July 2013, starting at 11.30am: Sue Willcox, Head of Town • Single building plot for a detached dormer bungalow and integral Planning at Sainsbury’s, said: garage on land adjoining 39 Priorylands, Stretton, Burton upon Trent, “Despite the proposed changes Derbyshire DE13 0HH – GUIDE PRICE: £36,000. there are still concerns that some • Double building plot with consent for 2 detached bungalows on land charging schedules are being set at the rear of 51 Brook Street, Shepshed, Leics. LE12 9RF – GUIDE too high, particularly for some uses. PRICE: £72,000. Local authorities should provide a Residential development site at the Former Derbyshire County Council • proper evidence base and assess Depot, Draycott Road, Breaston, Derbyshire DE72 3DS with Outline whether or not their CIL will stifle Planning Permission for 9 residential dwellings – GUIDE PRICE: rather than support growth.” £300,000+ Margaret Baddeley, Senior

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Associate Director, Nathanial Lichfield & Partners, said: “While work remains to be done on CIL, it’s reassuring that Government continues to examine the fundamentals and change the details of how the levy is operated. This consultation goes a long way towards ironing out the development industry’s key concerns. “Particularly important to those seeking planning permission for major schemes are closer ties between infrastructure lists and the timely provision of the infrastructure on those lists. The consultation proposals help in this area. There is still more that could be done however, to ensure a proper balance between the right infrastructure being provided at the right time and it being funded by the right levels of CIL that do not undermine development viability. We are not there yet.”

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COMMERCIAL property consultants APB Leicester are celebrating the exam success of surveyor Will Shattock who has passed his APC, Assessment of Professional Competence, to become a fully qualified chartered surveyor. Former church and meeting rooms (pictured above), suitable for a variety of purposes, or possible redevelopment, subject to planning, at Beauvale Methodist Church & Premises, Dovecote Road, Beauvale, eastwood, Notts. NG16 3QL – GUIDE PRICE: £75,000+ Residential development site of 0.4 acres with planning consent for • 7 houses at New Street, South Normanton, Derbyshire DE55 2BS – GUIDE PRICE: £100,000+. Derby Auction enquiries phone number: 01332 242880. •

The accreditation takes over two years to complete and concludes with a final report and an hour long interview. Will, who is 23, joined the De Montfort Street, Leicester firm two years ago after graduating in Real Estate Management from

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Westleigh invests in local talent A LEADING Leicestershire property developer has reinforced its commitment to developing local talent by announcing that it will once again be taking on three new apprentices in September. Following the recent news that on average there are 11 applicants for every apprenticeship scheme, Whetstone-based Westleigh Developments has acknowledged the growing need to provide opportunities for local school leavers by creating new apprentice roles that will provide hands on construction experience. Now in its 13th year, Westleigh’s highly successful three year apprenticeship scheme has taken on 36 local apprentices to date since its launch in 2000 and will this year employ three new people, including one from Westleigh Vocational Academy, to learn the trades of carpentry and joinery and bricklaying. Built by the developers in 2010, Westleigh Vocational Academy is part of Countesthorpe Community College, and offers a number of courses including NVQs in construction. Principal, Brian Myatt, comments, “We are delighted to hear that Westleigh are once again supporting local school leavers by offering apprenticeship opportunities. Never have schemes like this been more in demand and we are happy that one of our own students from the academy will be starting a new role with Westleigh in September.” Westleigh Production Director Tony Keable, who oversees the apprenticeship scheme, comments, “We are delighted to once again be welcoming new talent into the Westleigh fold in September and are particularly thrilled that one new starter will be taking advantage of the great facilities at Westleigh Vocational Academy. “We believe apprenticeships

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Winshill land with consent for 10 dwellings: £250k+ SCARGILL MANN & CO are inviting offers over £250,000 for a parcel of building land with Outline Planning Consent for 10 dwellings.

Left to right - Greg Wheway, Luke Martin and Will Earley. Front – Tony Keable, Westleigh Production Director are a key way to help support constructions skills for the future and ‘on the job’ learning is one of the most effective ways to gain experience and get to grips with working life. This has certainly proved the case with our apprenticeship scheme, as many of our past apprentices have gone on to join the company full time and have remained with Westleigh to this day.” William Earley from Leicester (18) is now in his third year of his brick-laying apprenticeship and currently works at Westleigh’s new homes development at Windsor Avenue, Peterborough. He comments, “My granddad was a bricklayer and it’s always something I’ve been keen on doing myself. This apprenticeship has given me the opportunity to learn a unique skill on the job, which to me is much more appealing than sitting in a class room.” He adds, “I would recommend anyone who is thinking of applying for an apprenticeship to go for it. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with Westleigh and I can’t wait to continue my development with them after I have completed the scheme.”

Greg Wheway (17), also from Leicester, is currently in his second year with Westleigh learning carpentry and joinery and is based at its new homes development at Belgrave Riverside, Leicester. He says, “I had conducted work experience at Westleigh previously and my time with them allowed me to gain a better understanding of the construction industry. So, when it came to deciding what to do after school, the apprenticeship seemed like the obvious choice. Not only has it allowed me to learn new skills, but it has also provided a place of work and an exciting future.” Luke Martin (17) is also in his second year with Westleigh learning brick-laying and is also currently on site at Belgrave Riverside. He says, “The three new apprentices joining in September will not regret their decision. Everyday is a learning curve on the scheme and although hard work, I enjoy every minute and would much rather be out on site than paying to study full time at university.” Westleigh’s 2013 apprenticeship scheme is now closed and applicants have now been chosen.

The land – at the site of The Former Nelson Inn, Nelson Street, Winshill, Burton upon Trent DE15 0DE – has a site area of approximately 1,545 sq.metres. For further details, or to arrange a viewing, contact Scargill Mann & Co on 01283 548194.

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IT’S usually seen a ‘job for the boys’ – but the estimated £1.5 billion construction industry is one of the UK’s largest and most important sectors. While it employs some 1.4 million people, only nine per cent of those working in construction are women – according to The Equal Opportunities Commission. Regional developer Linden Homes is proud to be among that statistic. Hard hats and hi-vis jackets are a familiar sight on new homes developments around the country. But for award-winning developer Linden Homes, the wearer of one such uniform marks a first for the company. At just 28, Natalie Armstrong is the company’s only female (graduate trainee) assistant site manager proving that there are opportunities for the girls in what is perceived as a male dominated industry. Looking for a new challenge when she and her RAF husband moved to Lincolnshire, designer Natalie swapped soft furnishings for a hard hat when she was offered a job with What House? Best Large House Builder of the Year, Linden Homes. She said: “I did a degree in furniture design and produced some designs for John Lewis before moving to a company which specialised in bespoke furniture and interiors.

“After relocating to Lincolnshire I decided to move onto something which involved project management, and enrolled onto a part-time MSc in Construction Project Management at the University of Lincoln.” Natalie - who is nearing the end of her studies – has also gained some hands on experience thanks to work shadowing NHBC inspectors both locally and in London. Based at the popular NHBC award-winning Orchid development in Oakham, Rutland, she said: “I can honestly say that I haven’t encountered any kind of prejudice from my male counterparts, many of whom have many years’ experience of a trade before moving into a project management role. “My strengths are my design background and my attention to detail, which are particularly helpful when it comes to my responsibilities relating to the second half of the build programme – involving the tiling, painting etc. I have laid a couple of bricks though!” And when it comes to keeping the chaps on site in check? “My husband says I’m naturally bossy,”

Church hall for sale in Mansfield W.A.BARNES are offering for sale the Church Hall adjacent to Nottingham Road Methodist Churcy, Mansfield, Notts. NG18 1BA. The 2,938 sq.ft. building was constructed in 1913 of brick under a slate roof. Offers in the region of £90,000 are invited. For more information, contact W.A.Barnes on 01623 554084 or email: sales@wabarnes.co.uk

Linden Homes’ (graduate trainee) assistant site manager Natalie Armstrong – the region’s only female in the role - carving out a career in construction. said Natalie, “so I don’t really have a problem in telling them what to do!” Linden Homes’ production manager Don Burley said: “It’s a breath of fresh air to have Natalie on board. She is a very dedicated and talented member of the team, keen and quick to learn. As a company we are delighted to demonstrate that there are opportunities for both men and women within the construction industry.” According to an Equal Opportunities Commission report, women make up a about 49 per cent of the UK’s total workforce. This breaks down into construction industry (9 per cent), trades people (1 per cent), design and management (4 per cent), secretarial (84 per cent), sole traders (2 per cent) and micro enterprises (4 per cent).

SHARMAN QUINNEY are asking £175,000 for a development opportunity in Wittering with consent (Peterborough City Council ref: 11/00081/FUL) for 5 dwellings. The property – at Church Road, Wittering, Peterborough – is a former Peterborough City Council depot site. For more information or to arrange a viewing, contact Sharman Quinney on 01780 752136.

Site for 4 dwellings of former pub car park in Bulwell SAVILLS are inviting offers in the region of £100,000 for a development site at the Former Blenheim Public House, Snape Wood Road, Bulwell, Nottingham NG6 7GH. Full planning permission (ref: 13/00497/PFUL3) was granted in April 2013 for the erection of 4 new dwellings and the conversion of the public house into 6 apartments. The Vendor is retaining the Public House and has begun undertaking the conversion works. The new build dwellings will be 4-bed terraced units each with off-street parking and large private gardens. For further details, contact Joshua Knight at Savills on 0115 934 8167 or email: jknight@savills.com My job in genetic engineering is quite well paid, I made a monkey last week.

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Mansfield site for 10 houses: £150k FHP Property Consultants are inviting offers in the region of £150,000 for a residential development site at Orchard Street, Mansfield, Notts. NG19 7DZ. The 0.47 acre site – which was formerly the site of Ma Hubbard’s Public House – benefits from a detailed planning consent (ref: 2011/0645NT – Mansfield District Council) for 5 three-bed properties and 5 two-bed properties. For more information, contact Lucinda Hancock on 0115 841 4794 or 07557 972 449 or email: Lucinda@fhp.co.uk

Q1 permissions up over 10% year on year First full year of NPPF sees over 20% increase

FIGURES released in HBF’s latest Housing Pipeline report show that whilst the number of planning approvals for new homes for the first quarter of 2013 fell back on the previous quarter, the upward trend continued with a 10.5% year on year increase. The figures also give a first full year picture under the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), revealing a 21.7% increase on the previous 12 months. 40,633 dwelling permissions were granted in the first quarter of this year, down from 45,041 in Q4 of 2012 but up 10.5% on the 36,761 granted in Q1 of last year. It is the highest Q1 figure recorded for five years, but is still well short of the 55,000 permissions required on average per quarter to meet housing need or the 54,500 that were being granted on average during 2006/07. Demand side support measures such as the Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme are starting to address the deposit gap and affordability barriers that have been the biggest constraints on housing supply in recent years. It is now vital the planning system provides sufficient permissioned land to allow home builders to increase supply over the next few years. The Q1 figures provide our first full year picture since the introduction of the NPPF in March 2012. Glenigan, who compile the data for HBF, recorded that 144,427 permissions were granted in the 12 months to March 2013, up from 118,723 in the corresponding period a year earlier and the highest figure since 215,445 permissions were granted in the 12 months to Q1 2008. This increase is undoubtedly down to more applications being submitted as a result of Government demand side measures and an improving mortgage market, but also reflects the positive planning principles of the NPPF and the robust appeals system being applied. Under the NPPF, local authorities have more responsibility for what is built in their areas. They are required to assess their housing needs and then allocate sufficient land to meet them. Some local authorities are adopting the positive planning principles of the NPPF and are developing robust housing plans. Some are not. The NPPF though is benefitting from an appeal system that underpins its principles and allows

developers to make justified appeals. House builders have lodged an increasing number of successful appeals in instances where local authorities have not met the requirements of the NPPF. This should act as an incentive for them to put robust plans in place as soon as possible to ensure they have control over development in their areas, as opposed to allowing ‘planning by appeal’. Planning permissions granted now will, in the main, be built over the next three or four years. Around 115,000 homes a year are currently being built in England, against a demand requirement for 220,000 so the need to see a continued and steady increase on the number of permissions granted is quite clear. Stewart Baseley, Executive Chairman of the HBF, said; “The overall trend in residential permissions is very positive and hopefully reflects both the principles of the new planning system and an improving market place. But we are still well short of the numbers needed and have to see continuous and steady increases over the coming quarters. “The Government has unveiled some extremely positive measures aimed at boosting housing supply. The Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme is making a real difference on the demand side but it will only succeed in increasing house building if the planning system allows home builders to increase activity. “The NPPF gives much more power to local authorities to take control over what is being built in their areas. It is though underpinned by a robust appeals system that developers can use when justified. Hopefully this will help ensure local authorities put proper plans in place that meet the responsibilities they have to their communities. “Building the homes we need could take millions off social housing waiting lists and enable beleaguered first time buyers to get a foot on the ladder. It could also create half a million new jobs, and give the country a massive and much-needed economic boost.”

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Landlords welcome launch of insolvency complaints body MAKING a complaint against an insolvency practitioner has been made easier with the launch of a single complaints gateway by the Insolvency Service, in a move welcomed by the British Property Federation. The move, announced by Business Minister Jo Swinson, will now mean that creditors, in the event of a company entering insolvency, are able to lodge their complaints with the Insolvency Service, rather than relying on the previous system where complaints could be made to any one of eight regulators. The property industry has repeatedly made the case for reform of the insolvency system, particularly in relation to pre-pack administrations and payment of rent during insolvency, which it feels is too far tipped towards company rescue, regardless of the consequences for creditors. Ian Fletcher, director of policy at the British Property Federation, said: “Now’s not the time to again question why this reform has taken so long to deliver, what’s important is that creditors get an improved service and speed of outcome from the large number of regulators. A single complaints portal will help achieve this. “We hope this announcement will also provide fresh impetus to the question of expenses in administration. Currently, rent owed to a landlord prior to the appointment of administrators is not treated as a cost of the administration. This has led to many tenants being put into administration just after quarter day enabling them to use the premises for the remainder of the quarter without having to pay rent whilst the landlord recovers nothing as an unsecured creditor.”

Mansfield site with Development consent for 70 dwellings opportunity in FHP Property Consultants are inviting offers in the region of £1.25 million plus VAT for a residential development site at Rock Valley, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG18 2HA. The site was formerly occupied by Crown Packaging and all of the buildings have now been cleared ready for development. Pegasus Urban Design secured planning consent (ref: 201/007/ST) for the development of the site for up to 70 dwellings. The Section 106 Agreement is on the basis of a further financial contribution of £212,000 to cover Affordable Housing and Education. There is no on site requirement. For more information, contact David Hargreaves on FHP Property Consultants on 07876 396 003 or email: davidh@fhp.co.uk

Site for 2 dwellings in Nuneaton HOWKINS & HARRISON are offering for sale a development site for 2 new dwellings at School Lane, Nuneaton, Warks. CV10 9PA. The 0.81 acre flat, level site has been used until approximately four years ago on a low intensity basis as a scrapyard. Planning consent for 2 detached houses was granted by Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council on 13th January 2013 (ref: 030325) for 2 detached houses, each of 1,700 sq.feet. The Guide Price is £425,000. For more information, contact Howkins & Harrison on 01827 718021.

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RICHARDSON Chartered Surveyors are asking £700,000 for a development opportunity at Pickworth Hall, Folkingham Road, Pickworth, Near Grantham, Lincs. Pickworth Hall is in need of full modernisation and the grounds benefit from planning consent which was granted on 17th November 2009 by South Kesteven District Council for the replacement of 4 static caravans with 4 detached residential properties. The property is being offered as a whole or in three lots: • Lot 1: House and building plots: Guide Price: £600,000 • Lot 2: Paddocks and ponds: Guide Price: £50,000 Lot 3: Arable land: Guide • Price: £50,000. For full details, contact Richardsons on 01780 762433 or email: post@richardsonsurveyors. co.uk

James Kirk joins Bonfields BONFIELDS Estate Agency has appointed James Kirk as Director. James is committed to making customer service his main priority as the company sets its sights on growth. James has over 12 years experience with reputable national agents across the country including Lillicrap Chilcott in the South West, Foxtons in London, Humberts in Lincoln and Savills in Nottingham. James has the support of Bonfields founder John Alexander FRICS, a highly successful chartered surveyor with over 40 years experience. John is an estate agency veteran having set up and managed Frank Innes in Loughborough in the 1970’s and 1980’s before concentrating on his surveying practice. James Kirk will be based in Loughborough.

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Developers urged to view sought-after Kilby site Leicester City Next Construction (c/o Agent: RG+P, 130 New Walk, Leicester LE1 7JA) – Six storey building comprising 30 self-contained flats with basement and ancillary landscaping following demolition of existing building – at rear of 2 Clyde Street, Leicester.

MATHER JAMIE is offering a rare opportunity to develop a collection of new and unique homes on a 2.77 acre rural site in a sought-after Leicestershire village. The site in Kilby, on Main Street, benefits from planning consent for the residential conversion of two existing barns into two new detached homes and the construction of a new detached four-bedroom family house. Formerly part of Manor Farm, the site also features a 1.97 acre paddock and is being sold on behalf of Leicestershire County Council. Gary Kirk of Mather Jamie comments: “This is a unique opportunity to create a number of attractive homes either for sale or rental purposes in a highly desirable village location. “Barn conversions are a popular choice with those wanting a home that offers both character and high quality, modern living space in an attractive location, making this an ideal investment opportunity. “Planning consent and listed building consent, which can be lengthy processes, have already been obtained for the barn conversions, allowing the purchaser to begin work onsite straight away. “Planning consent has also been granted on the construction of a brand new spacious four-bedroom property, extending to 1,471 sq ft of accommodation and featuring a double garage. “All homes will boast extensive views over neighbouring farmland, while the additional 1.97 acre paddock included within the sale of the site will also be very attractive to those with equestrian needs. “Manor Farm’s many benefits are generating high interest and we do not expect it to be on the market for long.” The site, which is available as a whole or in separate lots, is for sale by Private Treaty and viewing is by appointment only. For full details please contact Gary Kirk at Mather Jamie on 01509 233433 or email gary.kirk@matherjamie.co.uk.

Site for 19 houses in Worksop: £350k FHP Property Consultants are offering for sale a residential development site with planning consent for 19 two-bedroom houses. The 1-acre site – at the rear of Watson Road, Worksop, Notts. S80 2BL – sits within the Worksop Conservation Area and was formerly the Boundary Day Care Centre. Planning has been secured (ref: 02/11/00388 – Bassetlaw District Council) for 19 two-bedroom houses, subject to a Section 106 Agreement for 3 affordable units, which has also been completed. Offers are invited based on a guide price of £350,000. For more information, contact David Hargreaves on FHP Property Consultants on 07876 396 003 or email: davidh@fhp.co.uk

Victoria Hall (c/o Agent: Andrew Sant, O’Connell East Architects, 12 Little Lever Street, Manchester M1 1HR) – Extension of time limit for implementation of planning permission 20101063: Change of Use from office/store ancillary to student flats and rearrangement of layout to form student cluster flats on ground and first floors – at Victoria Hall, 33 Castle Street, Leicester. Mr Ram Sarup Kanda (c/o Agent: DT Design Ltd, 74 Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) – Third floor extension and change of use of second floor from offices to 11 flats – at 121-123 London Road, Leicester. Mr Kuldip Singh Kainth (c/o Agent: Ink/Drawn Ltd, 9 Welford Place, Leicester LE1 6ZH) – Change of use from shop to 3 self-contained flats – at 3 Overton Road, Leicester. Mr Andrew Walsh (c/o Agent: Andrew Oglesby, Oglesby & Limb Ltd, Suite 4 & 5 Market Chambers, 12 Market Place, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1SL) – Single storey extension at rear of care home – at Pilgrim Homes, Grocot Road, Leicester. Leicester City Council (c/o Agent: Halsall Lloyd Partnership, 53 Forest Road East, Nottingham NG1 4HW) – Change of use from hostel to 14 residential units – at 34-38 Upper Tichbourne Street, Leicester. SSK & MK Properties (c/o Agent: Ian Palmer, Staniforth Architects Ltd, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Extension of time limit for implementation of planning permission 20100605: Fivestorey building comprising 5 four-bed flats – at 57 Paton Street & 1-5 Crow Lane, Leicester. Tree Tops Ltd (c/o Agent: Tristan Plant, Lapworth Architects, 2022 Somerville House, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3AA) – Change of use from medical centre to 6-bed residential dwelling – at Humberstone Grange Clinic, Thurmaston Lane, Leicester. Mr Ajay Thakkar (c/o: 83 Harrison Road, Leicester LE4 6BT) – Change of

use from offices to 2 self-contained flats – at 83 Harrison Road, Leicester. Mr T Khan (c/o Agent: Peter Cox, Deco Design, 31 Farndale View, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 9FA) – Three-storey block of 6 flats – at 108 Knighton Lane, Leicester. Leicester City Council (c/o Agent: Ms Julia Keeling, Leicester City Council, Phoenix House, 1 King Street, Leicester LE1 6RN) – Extension of time limit for implementation of planning permission 20101242: Mixed Use Development – at The Exchange and Invincible Public House, Sturdee Road, Leicester. Miss Jaswant K Narwal (c/o Agent: Anthony Jones, Halford Jones Designers, 28 St Anne’s Drive, Aylestone, Leicester LE2 8HT) – Change of use from house to 4 studio flats – at 7 Grant Way, Leicester.

Hinckley & Bosworth Mr Graham Humphreys (c/o Agent: Paul Bowley, Hilton Architectural, 215 Hilton House, Long Street, Atherstone, Warks. CV9 1AH) – Erection of 12 new dwellings – at Keepers Cottage, Barwell Road, Kirkby Mallory, Leics. LE9 7QA. Mr Richard Wheatley (c/o Agent: Andrew Adshead, Planapp, 19 Maple Grove, Stratford upon Avon, Warks. CV37 0DB) – Variation of condition no.2 of planning permission 11/00627/FUL for the erection of 7 dwellings – at land at rear of 31 & 33 Canning Street, Hinckley, Leics. Rellum Estates LLP (c/o Agent: Carl Davey, Muller Property Group, Alsager, Cheshire ST7 2GP) – Extension of time to planning permission 10/00375/OUT for construction of 7 detached dwellings – at 30A Barton Road, Barlestone, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 0EP. Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Peter Wilkinson, Landmark Planning Ltd, 10 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Extension of time for extant planning permission 10/00561/EXT for mixed use development comprising 3 retail units and 9 apartments with associated parking and access – at Land adjacent to 121 Station Road, Bagworth, Leics.

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Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Peter Wilkinson, Landmark Planning Ltd, 10 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Extension of time for extant planning permission 10/00557/FUL for mixed use development comprising of a retail unit and 8 dwellings with associated parking and access – at Land adjacent to 121 Station Road, Bagworth, Leics.

Langton Homes (c/o Agent: Insight Town Planning Ltd, Brynteg Cilcennin, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 8RR) – Erection of 2 detached dwellings with associated garages, hardstanding and landscaping - at land north of Stonton Road, Church Langton, Leics.

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James Kettle (c/o Agent: John Trotter, Wythe Holland Partnership LLP, Messenger Centre, Crown Lane, Tinwell, Stamford, Lincs. PE9 3UF) – Construction of building to form 4 residential flats – at 6 Tods Terrace, Uppingham, Rutland LE15 9SL.

Eric’s Fuels Ltd (c/o Agent: HSSP, Pera Innovation Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PB) – Outline planning for anaerobic digester and up to 49 associated homes including new site access – at Land adjacent to 61 Main Road, Kirby Bellars, Leics. Charles Brown & Son (c/o Agent: Mr Maurice Fairhurst, 41 Wartnaby Road, Ab Kettleby, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 3JJ) – Outline application for a mixed development of 5 two and three bedroomed dwellings – at Mill House, The Uplands, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.

Harborough District Mr James Thompson (c/o Agent: Leigh Barrand, Barrand Associates, 78 Hammond Way, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7JP) – Change of use of former telephone exchange to residential dwelling – at Tugby Telephone Repeater Station, Uppingham Road, Skeffington, Leics. Market Harborough Churches Together CUBE (c/o Agent: Martin Russell (Architects) Ltd, 26 Goward Street, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 9AF) – Erection of a new youth centre – at Symingtons Recreation Ground, St Mary’s Road, Market Harborough, Leics. Springfield Supermarkets Ltd (c/o Agent: JED Design Ltd, 27 Knights End Road, Great Bowden, Leics. LE16 7EY) – Erection of two-storey building to form retail unit and post office and 3 residential apartments and change of use of post office/retail unit to hot food takeaway – at High Street Garage, 6 High Street, Husbands Bosworth, Leics. LE17 6LH. William Davis Ltd (c/o Agent: Insight Town Planning Ltd, Brynteg Cilcennin, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 8RR) – Erection of 200 dwellings and all associated infrastructure including means of access from Coventry Road and associated public open space – at land at Coventry Road,

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Mr P Kerry (c/o Agent: Marc D Willis, Willis & Co, 30 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wilts. SN15 3DB) – Construction of agricultural building to provide store and winery – at land adjacent to Lyndon Top, Lyndon Lane, Hambleton, Rutland. Spire Homes (LG) Ltd (c/o Agent: Chloe Renner, Bidwells, John Ormond House, 899 Silbury Boulevard, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3XJ) – Construction of 38 dwellinghouses and associated works – at sites off Branston Road, Uppingham, Rutland. Vinecot Holding Ltd (c/o Agent: Brian Rackstraw, B R Rackstraw, Ltd, 17 Derby Road, Stapleford, Nottingham NG9 7AN) – Conversion of stone outbuilding to 2 flats – at 19 The Green, Exton, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8AP. Mr Tony White (c/o Agent: Tony Ansell, Rutland Planning, 2 Harewood Close, Langham, Oakham, Rutland LE15 7EH) – Demolition of 4 garages and construction of 2 single storey holiday lettings – at Ranksborough Hall, Ranksborough Drive, Langham, Oakham, Rutland LE15 7EH.

N.W.Leics. Messrs. P & S Dinsdale (c/o Agent: Scott Wilcox, S & S Architecture Ltd, 21 Hackett Close, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 2HP) – Proposed demolition of 2 bungalows and the erection of 8 new dwellings and associated garaging – at 121 Whitehill Road, Ellistown, Coalville, Leics. LE67 1ER.

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INNES ENGLAND are offering for sale a potential redevelopment site at Kirkdale Road/Station Road in South Wigston, Leicester LE18 4SU. The 3.18 acre site lends itself to a complete redevelopment for residential purposes. The current unit on site totals some 67,996 sq.feet and would benefit from demolition. Under the adopted Oadby & Wigston Local Plan, the site is allocated for employment purposes and is within a local Conservation Area. The agents have been advised, however, that this is a non-conforming use within a predominantly residential area and that, in principle, residential redevelopment of the site would be an appropriate alternative use, subject to planning consent being granted. Offers are invited for the freehold interest on either an unconditional basis or subject to planning consent. For more information, contact Peter Doleman at Innes England on 0116 255 5455 or email: pdoleman@innes-england.com

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New city council offices to open within a year THE head offices of Leicester City Council are due to be fully open at their new locations by Easter 2014. The authority is moving into a series of city centre buildings over the next 12 months as it moves out of the deteriorating 1970s office blocks at New Walk Centre, in Welford Place. The buildings have been declared as unsafe for longterm use at their current capacity. A new customer service centre and revenues and benefits reception - at the site of the former Poundstretcher store in York House - is due to open its doors to the public by December 2013. Now it has also been confirmed that the new City Hall - at Attenborough House, in nearby Charles Street - will be up and running by Easter 2014 once alteration and repair work has been carried out.

ARCHITECTURAL practice rg+p, which has offices in Leicester and London, has announced the appointment of landscape architect Suzanne Clampin. Joining the firm to head a brand new landscape architecture division Suzanne, has over twenty years’ experience specialising in landscape design and has worked extensively throughout the UK and Ireland, covering such aspects as quarry restoration; business and retail development; parks and gardens together with highway schemes and residential projects. Born in Birmingham and educated in Northamptonshire, Suzanne began her career in horticulture and is a chartered member of the Landscape Institute.

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LEICESTERSHIRE and Rutland’s best new buildings are set to compete for the 2013 ProCon Leicestershire Awards. Entries are now invited for the 11th year of the prestigious awards, sponsored by Salus Approved Inspectors, Westleigh Developments and Gateley. Buildings completed in the 18 months until July 31 2013 can be nominated before the entry deadline of Wednesday August 7. This year there are new awards, for residential projects including houses, care homes, housing developments, apartments and student accommodation. All other non-residential buildings also have awards to compete for. The awards are: Residential Scheme of the Year, sponsored by Marrons Solicitors • – for residential schemes with a creative approach and high quality construction. There will be two awards, one for small schemes with five residential units or less and one for larger schemes with six-plus Non-residential Scheme of the Year, sponsored by Willmott Dixon • – for commercial, education, retail, leisure, industrial and mixed use developments. There will be awards for small schemes with a contract value £3m or less and for large schemes in excess of £3m Regeneration Project of the Year – for contribution to regeneration • (2012 winner: Loughborough Eastern Gateway) Sustainable Development of the Year – for the most sustainable and • efficient project (2012 winner: The Allerton Project Visitor Centre, Manor Farm, Loddington) The Leicester Mercury People’s Choice Award – for designs for a piece • of public art celebrating Leicestershire’s scientific and technological innovation. It is hoped the winning artwork can be installed at the new Leicester Innovation and Technology Park on Abbey Lane. Craig Mitchell, ProCon board member and a partner at corporate sponsor Gateley, said: “Gateley is once again very happy to support the ProCon Awards as a corporate sponsor and we are particularly pleased to see new awards being created this year open to residential developers, with whom we are heavily involved. The real estate market is tough but we believe there are some green shoots coming through in the East Midlands and some real opportunities are beginning to arise.” Paul Meadows, director at Salus Approved Inspectors, said: “We are thrilled to be supporting the ProCon Awards. Our Building Control Surveyors are out and about every day in the East Midlands, helping architects, contractors and developers to create excellent Building Regulation compliant buildings. We know there are some great projects out there and anticipate a vintage crop of entries.” Chris Beighton, managing director at corporate sponsor Westleigh Developments, said: “We are delighted to once again be supporting the ProCon Awards as a corporate sponsor. We look forward to celebrating innovative and outstanding projects that reflect the high quality that the Leicestershire property and construction scene can produce and can’t wait to welcome this year’s applicants across all categories.” A full house of more than 600 is expected for the awards ceremony on Thursday November 14 at Leicester Tigers’ Welford Road stadium. Tickets are priced at £100 plus VAT per person. For tickets and details of how to nominate or enter, contact HeadStorm Marketing on 0870 170 9697 or email: procon@headstorm.co.uk

Mansfield site for 80 houses INNES ENGLAND are inviting offers for a former car showroom site with Outline Planning Consent for a maximum of 80 houses. The 4.66 acre site - at Nottingham Road, Mansfield, Notts. NG18 4SG - is located on a principal traffic route into Mansfield from Nottingham. Offers are invited - for more information contact Matthew Hannah at Innes England on 07831 319801 or email: mhannah@innes-england.com

Continued from page 29 Mrs Shivrag Jadeja (c/o Agent: Surendra Jadeja, 7 Chandlers Croft, Ibstock, Coalville, Leics. LE67 6PR) – Extension of time for implementation of planning permission 10/00541/FUL for single storey extension to side and rear elevations to accommodate 8 ensuite bedrooms and associated living/dining area – at The Elms Residential Care Home, 111 melbourne Road, Ibstock, Coalville, Leics. LE67 6NN. Whitt Bros.Ltd (c/o Agent: Barry Singleton, Gino Lombardo Associates, 45 Friar Gate, Derby DE1 1DA) – Erection of 4 dwellings and new shared vehicular access – at land adjacent to 10 Grimes Gate, Diseworth, Derby DE74 2QD. Helen Wallis (c/o: Pegasus Group, 4 The Courtyard, Church Street, Lockington, Derbyshire DE74 2SL) – Screening & scoping opinions in respect of proposed development of up to 2,700 dwellings, together with green infrastructure, landscaping, public open space and supporting highways and drainage infrastructure together with a new primary school and local centre – at land adjacent to Lower Grange farm, Grange Road, Hugglescote, Coalville, Leics. LE67 2BT.

Mr M Webster (c/o Agent: Leo Cunningham-Baily, Fisher German LLP, St Helens Court, North Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1HS) – Erection of 2 detached single-storey dwellings – at 95 Burton Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 2LG. Mr Paul Anderson (c/o Agent: Eddie Stevenson, BHC, 49 Brookside, Rearsby, Leics. LE7 4YB) – Erection of 3 new general industrial units – at Unit 2, South Leicester Industrial Estate, Moore Lane, Ellistown, Coalville, Leics. LE67 1EU. Mrs Diane Mullan (c/o Agent: David Pattison, Surveyors to Education, 2 Southleigh Avenue, Coventry CV5 6BY) – Erection of single storey classroom extension and extensions of play area – at Ashby Hill Top County Primary School, Beaumont Avenue, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 2NF.

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Charnwood set to gain over 100 new affordable homes Continued from page 30 Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Caroline Chave, Caulmert, Cattermole Buildings, Market Place, Codnor, Derbyshire DE7 9QA) – Proposed residential development (400 dwellings), formation of access to Burton Road, shop, medical centre, residential care home, single form entry primary school, pumping station infrastructure and open space provision – at Holywell Spring farm, Burton Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 2LP.

CHARNWOOD Borough is set to see over £11 million of investment and the construction of 104 muchneeded new homes over the next 12 months thanks to a partnership between Westleigh Developments and Charnwood Borough Council. Regenerating two sites in Thurmaston, Leicester, along with one site in Loughborough, Westleigh Developments is providing high quality new homes to help meet priority affordable housing need. Funded partly through the Home’s and Communities Agency’s (HCA) Affordable Housing Programme, as well as private investment from three Registered Providers (RPs), these much needed homes are set to be completed by spring 2014. The three new developments are: Silverdale Drive, Thurmaston • – Formerly the Auster Industrial Estate, 44 houses will be built in partnership with Waterloo Housing Group. Lonsdale Road, Thurmaston • – Transforming a derelict pub

Left to right: Jason Mann from Westleigh, Cllr Brenda Seaton, Cllr Jane Hunt Lead Member for Housing and Regulatory Services, David Scruton Housing Strategy Manager at Charnwood BC, Gary Turner Head of Partnership and Investment at Westleigh

site, 11 houses, two bungalows and four flats will be built in partnership with Midland Heart. Little Moor Lane, • Loughborough – Regenerating empty commercial premises, 43 houses will be constructed in partnership with East Midlands Housing Association. David Harris, Charnwood Borough Council’s Head of Housing, said: “The Council is delighted that Charnwood has been able to attract this level of investment given the fact resources for affordable housing are very limited. “This range of accommodation will provide homes for different types of households who are in housing need. Building on these brownfield sites which have been unused for some time, is a real boost to the local economy.”

Mr David Baker (c/o Agent: Stephen Needle, S & S Architecture Ltd, 27 Emmanuel Road, Wylde Green, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B73 5LY) – Demolition of public house – at The Spade Tree, 2 Main Street, Newton Burgoland, Coalville, Leics. LE67 2SE. Mrs J Godfrey (c/o Agent: Nick Baseley, Ian Basely Associates, The Studios, Mansfield Road, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Notts. NG21 9NJ) – Erection of 4 dwellings and garages – at land at Paddock Close, Long Whatton, Leics. Mr Jon Sketchley (c/o Agent: Jayne Hepworth, Hepworth Design, 34 Halstead Road, Mountsorrel, Leics. LE12 7HF) – Change of use to a mixed use consisting of broadcast radio station, community centre and café – at 2 Mantle Lane, Coalville, Leics. LE67 3DW. Mr Scott Halborg (c/o Agent: Mr Steve Saunders, William Saunders, Sheppard Lockton House, Cafferata Way, Newark on Trent, Notts. NG24 2TN) – Conversion of existing cottage into 3 flats and erection of extension – at South View, 31 Main Street, Snarestone, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 7DB.

Mr Guy Goodman (c/o Agent: David Ardley, Pick Everard, Halford House, Charles Street, Leicester LE1 1HA) – Erection of single storey accommodation block for fire station – at 1 Atlas Road, Coalville, Leics. LE67 3FQ.

Blaby David Wilson Homes (c/o: Cartwright Way, Forest Business Park, Bardon Hill, Coalville, Leics.) – Substitution of house types in relation to planning permission 12/0798/1/MX for a residential development of 250 dwellings with associated public open space and landscaping – at land at Kirby Road/Ratby Lane, Glenfield, Leicester. Evans Heritage (c/o Agent: Oliver Pickering, ADM Surveyors, 3a The Parade, Needham Avenue, Glen Parva, Leicester LE2 9JW) – Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 5 detached dwellings with access and landscaping - at 10 Cosby Road, Countesthorpe, Leics. LE8 5PD.

Charnwood Mrs Dorothy Buchanan (c/o Agent: Anthony Hubbard) – Erection of 2 detached bungalows and detached garages – at land at rear of 17 Ring Fence, Shepshed, Leics. LE12 9HX. Jelson Ltd (c/o Agent: GVA) – Site for residential development of up to 200 houses with associated roads, landscaping, sports pitch and landscaped bund – at land off Halstead Road, Mountsorrel, Leics. LE12 7HG.

Are you a trustworthy trader? THE LOCAL charity Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland receives hundreds of calls every month from older people who don’t know how to find a trustworthy trader. Having watched the horror stories of rogue traders and cowboy builders on the TV they are worried about how they should choose a trader so they turn to a name they can trust which is Age UK. Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland works locally to promote the well-being of older people in later life. In Leicestershire 31% of the population is 55 or over and as we are living longer the proportion of older people is increasing. In response to the demand for information about local trustworthy traders Age UK has set up a directory of trades people and businesses that have been thoroughly checked by local Age UK staff. Once a trader passes these checks they are listed on a local online directory (www.aubdleicestershire.co.uk). The website as well as a Freephone number (for those who do not have access to a computer) are publicised throughout the local Age UK network of information hubs, 23 charity shops, day care centres and offices etc. The project is promoted via other organisations and through adverts in newsletters and magazines such as EngAGE which is mailed to 9,000 members. Local staff help callers to the Freephone number to find an appropriate trader that is close to them. The most popular searches on the website are for builders, roofers, plumbers & heating engineers, electricians and decorators. In the summer months calls for landscape gardeners also reach a peak. As member companies are allowed to use a membership badge that includes the highly respected Age UK brand they must sign up to a customer charter which is put in place to reassure users of the directory that they will be dealt with in a respectful and professional manner. A full listing of active sites can be found at www.aubd.co.uk. If you run a business with a record of trustworthy trading and you are interested in joining this scheme please call us on 0115 993 3393 or email us on info@aubd.co.uk to arrange a meeting.

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Two interesting bungalows for sale in the next W A Barnes auction TWO LOTS in the forthcoming W A Barnes Property Auction on 1st August 2013 will be of interest to builders and developers: Lot 3: 30 Forest Road, Skegby, Nottinghamshire NG17 3BB A detached bungalow found within a popular, residential location in a convenient, noneestate setting. Good access into Sutton town centre and on regular bus routes. The property requires full refurbishment, modernisation and upgrading but has excellent potential for resale, occupation or renting once improved. Ideal for builder/ speculator. Guide Price: £65,000+

Lot 10: 184 Langwith Road, Langwith Junction, Nottinghamshire NG20 9RN An opportunity to purchase an individual, detached “Chalet Style” Bungalow in need of considerable internal refurbishment standing on a corner plot with return frontage to Ridgway. Planning Permission previously granted by Bolsover District Council for the development of 1 single storey dwelling in the rear gardens (subsequently lapsed). Planning Reference No. 07/00465/OUT and 04/00272. Ideal opportunity for builder or speculator. Guide Price: Around £75,000. The auction takes place on Thursday 1st August 2013 at The Towers, Botany Avenue, Mansfield, Notts NG18 5NG commencing 3.00pm prompt. For more information, contact W.A.Barnes on 01623 554084 / 553929 or visit the website at www.wabarnes.co.uk

Bingham farmhouse with development potential HAMMOND property Services are offering for sale Moor Farmhouse, 8 East Street, Bingham, Notts. NG13 8DR. The property, parts of which date back to 1776, will benefit from a comprehensive scheme of upgrading to create a wonderful family home on a 0.5 acre plot. The price guide is £325,000-£350,000. For more information, contact Harwood Property Services on 01949 878685 or email: bingham@hammondpropertyservices.com

Don’t wait to have that frank conversation! Free App Already Helps Homeowners & Tradesmen Get The Most From Proposed New Consumer Rights Following the Government’s unveiling of its draft Consumer Rights Bill - with a new right to enforce verbal agreements - TrustMark, the Government endorsed quality mark to help people find reputable tradesmen, is calling on home owners and tradesmen to have a full and open conversation at the start of every job to ensure a successful working relationship. The proposed new Consumer Rights Bill aims to increase consumer rights and to reduce the risk and impact of disputes, including the Consumer Minister’s suggestion that people could openly record a conversation with a tradesman to make it easier to resolve any disagreements that might emerge later. TrustMark has the tools in place already to help both consumers and tradesmen have a better conversation, to ask all the right questions and to keep a record of what they have agreed. TrustMark’s ‘Talk to your tradesman’ app, which was launched last year by Vince Cable MP, helps improve communications between the homeowner and the tradesman, ensuring any misunderstandings are avoided from day on. It is a vital tool to get people started on any home repair, maintenance and improvement job and enables homeowners to have more confident conversations with a tradesman before they accept a quote for work to be done in or around their home. Liz Male, Chairman of TrustMark, says: “The TrustMark app allows consumers to create an instant record of their conversation with a tradesman in 11 simple steps, prompting questions and providing advice at every stage. As you talk to your tradesman, you can record what is agreed using text, photos and record a brief audio note, and then email a copy to yourself and the tradesman. “If you’re not intending to draw up a proper contract when the job goes ahead, this is probably the next best thing. The app will act as a safeguard for both parties involved as it will be a useful record of what has been previously discussed and agreed.” The TrustMark app is free to download from iTunes App Store, Google Play, BlackBerry World or fromwww.trustmark.org.uk/apps. A paper copy of the questions and guidance is also available to download fromwww. trustmark.org.uk/apps/print/. For further information about TrustMark visit: www.trustmark.org.uk/ or to watch the ‘Talk to your Tradesman’ video go towww.youtube.com/user/ trustmarkuk/videos.

Earl Shilton site for 7 dwellings: £185k guide FAULKNER & COMPANY Commercial are offering for sale a residential redevelopment site with full planning permission for the erection of 7 new dwellings The 0.28 acre site - at 27 Keats Lane, Earl Shilton, Leicestershire - is located in a popular residential area approximately half a mile north east of the town centre. Currently erected on the site are redundant factory buildings of approximately 9,332 sq.feet. Planning permission was granted on 4th March 2011 (ref: 10/01021/FUL) subject to conditions, for the erection of 5 two-bed dwellings and 2 threebed dwellings. A financial contribution is required towards the provision of off-site public open space. Offers are invited based upon a guide price of £185,000. For more information, contact Faulkner & Co. Commercial on 01455 251535 or email: commercial@faulknerandcompany.co.uk

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WELLS MCFARLANE has added to its experienced residential team with the appointment of new Senior Residential Agent, Bruce Devlin. Bruce has over 15 years’ experience as a Branch Manager for national estate agencies and brings a wealth of experience to the role. He joins André Funnell to head up the rapidly growing specialist Residential Division. Originating from Norwich, Bruce knows this area well, having lived in the Midlands since attending university in Northampton. Bruce will be based at the Wells McFarlane Residential office on Lutterworth’s High Street.

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Developer builds on bank support to restore listed buildings in Rutland PROPERTY developer E&J Developments is restoring a range of listed buildings next to Rutland Water and converting them into luxury residential properties after securing a funding package from both Lloyds TSB Commercial Banking and Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance. The business has built and restored properties throughout Cambridgeshire for more than 15 years, and identified the former Anglian Water Authority Training Centre on Main Road for its next project. The firm purchased the site and is currently renovating the Whitwell Hotel and Conference Centre and the Old Manor house at the eight acre site, all of which are listed buildings. One stone property overlooks Rutland Water and is being converted back into a sevenbedroom luxury home, whilst three of the properties will have direct access onto Rutland Water from their driveways. This part of the project is on track to be completed by the end of the summer, and following this the business will start refurbishment on the three additional homes at the site. The company is using a mix of its own builders and local sub-contractors to complete the restoration, with up to 10 workers on site at a time. To support the project the company approached long-term banking provider Lloyds TSB Commercial Banking for funding, which provided the firm with a traditional bank loan to help purchase the site. The Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance team provided an asset based finance

WATERSIDE PROJECT: Ernie Head, E and J Developments, Peter Whitehouse LTSBCF and Shane Gibbs LTSBCB facility to sister company E & J Services Ltd to generate a steady flow of working capital for the duration of the project. E & J Services imports and manufactures cables used in the telecoms, data transfer and security industries. Ernie Head, owner of E&J Developments, said: “When we purchased the Rutland site it was a mix of unused farm buildings and cottages that sat alongside magnificent listed properties. We are working carefully to both restore the hotel and manor house whilst also creating quality residential properties in what is a coveted location. “I’ve built up a solid working relationship with Lloyds TSB Commercial Banking over the past 40 years, and the bank’s continued support has been instrumental in getting this project underway. We have already had a lot of interest in the properties with potential buyers keen to see the homes once all

work is completed.” Peter Whitehouse, regional manager at Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance, said: “This is a sizeable project being undertaken by a group of experienced developers, and will transform an abandoned site into an exclusive residential area. The flexibility of asset based funding means E&J has a steady flow of working capital available throughout the different stages of the build.” Shane Gibbs, relationship director at Lloyds TSB Commercial Banking, said: “E&J Developments has established a reputation for building quality homes, and this addition to its portfolio is highly anticipated in the local area. We have a longstanding relationship with Ernie and this deal shows our commitment to supporting SMEs across the UK with lending facilities against the whole balance sheet of the business as they look to grow.”

Proposed Head Office Development At Cobleys A LEICESTERSHIRE company is planning for the future with a proposal for a brand new head office in the county. Cobleys have a national profile as a logistics company, The company was founded 30 years ago by the Cobley Family. It is the largest employer in Stoney Stanton with over 90 employees and are a local success story. Pete Cobley, Managing Director said “We have been working for some time to secure a modern state of the art head office and distribution depot outside the village, so we can continue to employ our loyal staff locally, but also take the business to a whole new level in terms of customer service and operational efficiency. This will set us right for business for the next 20 years and shows our confidence in both Stoney Stanton as a location, our business and the national economy generally.” Peter Wilkinson, Managing Director, Landmark Planning Ltd, project manager and town planning adviser: “I am really pleased to be able to work with Cobleys, so they can move from tired and split site accommodation into a state of the art modern facility that will enable the company continue to compete with their national and regional competitors. “We submitted for Planning Approval to Blaby District Council last month for the 30,000 sq.ft complex with parking for 68 articulated lorries and are hoping for a decision by the end of July. The intention would then be on site with building before the end of the year and operational in later 2014.”

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Help To Buy Equity Loan Scheme Gets Off To ‘Flying’ Start • 4000 new home reservations in just two months • Industry confident output will increase ‘significantly’ as a result AROUND 4000 people have reserved a new home using the Equity Loan part of the Government’s flagship Help to Buy scheme in just two months. The Equity Loan scheme, launched on April 1, has already seen developers committing to increasing supply, but with the scale of demand for the scheme now becoming apparent, it is clear the industry will be able to significantly increase output. The Help to Buy scheme has two parts to it. The Mortgage Guarantee element is due to start next January and is aimed at stimulating the whole housing market. In the meantime, the Equity Loan part – under which Government helps the purchasers of new build homes secure a mortgage with at least a 5% deposit by granting an equity loan of up to 20% – has got off to a ‘flying’ start. Interest has been huge and there are now on average around 500 people a week taking advantage of the scheme. Large deposit requirements have been the biggest barrier to people’s ability to buy, and thus builder’s ability to build. The Equity Loan scheme – allied to the industry’s NewBuy scheme that has had over 4500 reservations - means people can get onto or up the property ladder with a 5% deposit. And because buyers only require a 75% first-charge mortgage under the Equity Loan scheme, homes are very affordable. House building levels in England are currently around half (115k p/a) those needed to meet the formation of new households (220k p/a). Just 88k private for sale homes were built last year. Since 2007 output has dipped to levels not seen since the 1920s, with the resultant social and economic implications. But with effective measures now in place to support demand, and consumer interest increasing, the industry is confident supply can be increased.

Site with consent for 83 dwellings in Worksop LAMBERT SMITH HAMPTON and SAVILLS are jointly offering for sale a residential development opportunity at The Former Portland School, Sparken Hill, Worksop S80 1AW. Gated and fully secure, the site extends to approximately 3.64 hectares (9 acres) and was formerly occupied by the buildings of Portland School, which have since been demolished. Outline Planning Permission (ref: 02/11/40) was granted in March 2013 for residential development of 83 dwellings. The Section 106 consists of a transport contribution (£56,000) and 15% Affordable housing (100% Social Rent). Offers are invited. For more information, contact Andrew Galloway at Savills on 0115 934 8112 (email: agalloway@savills.com) or Sean Bremner at Lambert Smith Hampton on 0115 976 6604 (email: sbremner@lsh.co.uk)

M-EC Surveys – Now Showing In 3D! THE CONSTRUCTION industry has hit a five year high, according to the latest RICS survey with workloads and employment expected to rise further over the coming year. Good news all round for the sector, most notably for one of the Midlands’ leading consulting development engineers following the launch of its new service, MEC Photogrammetry, which can save clients thousands of pounds. Billing it as the ‘solution for large scale development surveys’, Ibstock-based M-EC is offering detailed land and planning surveys on large, inaccessible or dangerous locations, using the latest Photogrammetric software, without having to leave the office. The surveys have been proven to offer an overall reduction in project costs of up to 75% and can be carried out up to 75% quicker. M-EC’s experienced Photogrammetry team use aerial imagery, taken from 20,000ft, of a site or location and turn this into a 3-dimensional image, from which they can conduct a detailed Topographical Survey with surprising accuracy. “Turning the aerial imagery into a 3D model on screen allows us to really feel the levels of the site and give the client as much detail as they will need. The end product is not only a detailed survey but a map-accurate image and a true visualisation of a difficult to reach or dangerous location,” said M-EC’s senior photogrammetric specialist, Ken Hill. Originally used by the military, Photogrammetry offers a non-contact method of observing and recording data, removing the requirements for a costly on site survey. Eddie Mewies, managing director of M-EC said: “This is an ideal service for clients that don’t want to pay huge fees for a survey in the pre-planning stages. Our Photogrammetric Surveys are incredibly accurate and reduce the risk of surveying busy motorway junctions and railways lines as well inaccessible sites or pipeline routes. “This new service represents a huge investment in technology and innovation at M-EC as we continue to build upon our success since launching in 2010.”

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