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Plan submitted for new 6 LEICESTERSHIRE STUDENT SCHEME SCOOPS AWARD storey multi-use scheme ONE of Leicester’s high-end student in Leicester residential schemes has scooped a prestigious RICS award which recognises the very best buildings in the region.

PLANS FROM Lee Contracts for a new 6 storey multi-use property on land at the corner of Abbey Land and Abbey Park Road in Leicester have been submitted to Leicester City Council. The £13m development would incorporate retail, gym, and office space on the ground floor and residential space above. Parking would also be provided at the lower ground level. A total of 47 car parking spaces would be available. Ninety-six flats would be provided comprising of 45 one bed flats and 51 two bed flats. The development site is currently vacant.

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The project team behind the award-winning Princess Road East development includes Stepnell, MAS Architecture Ltd and MDA Consulting. The team won the RICS East Midlands Commercial The team behind the award-winning project: Stepnell, category and was MAS Architecture Ltd and MDA Consulting commended for its ‘utilisation of high-quality external materials, contemporary glazing, energy-saving technology and high-end finishes.’ The student accommodation is located at 73-75 Princess Road East, Leicester and is made up of 110 studios with generous communal facilities. The development includes a secured outdoor area, study rooms, gym, laundry and games area. Tom Sewell, regional director for Stepnell said: “The quality of this student residential development is testament to the great working relationship we have with the project team. “The nature of the scheme’s location presented some complex challenges, which we overcame to ensure the final development was of the highest quality. “As demand for this kind of accommodation increases within the region, we’re proud to have been recognised for delivering an award-winning development which is now being enjoyed by hundreds of students.” Muthar Al-Salloum, managing director for MAS Architecture Ltd added: “We are delighted to win this award and be recognised for designing the best commercial building in the region. “One of the biggest challenges of this project was integrating the new building alongside the adjoining Grade II listed building. Our clever use of external materials and communal spaces all contributed to the success of this project.” The project has now been shortlisted for the national RICS Commercial Award where it will compete against other award winners at an event on London on Friday 4th October 2019.

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Interserve awarded £8m construction contract for new mental health unit INTERSERVE GROUP Limited, the international support services, construction and equipment services group, has been awarded a £8m contract by Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) to build a new mental health inpatient unit. The contract will see Interserve build a new 15-bed mental health inpatient facility for children and young people on the Glenfield Hospital site. The award of the contract comes after LPT secured final approval on its plans from the Department for Health and Social Care. Subject to the finalisation of the contract, Interserve Construction will begin work on the new state-of-the-art, purpose-built unit in the next month, with a view to opening in August 2020. The newly constructed unit will replace the temporary inpatient unit that has been based at Coalville Hospital since 2015. Richard Scarrott, Regional Director, Interserve Construction East Midlands Region, said: “We’re delighted to be delivering this much needed mental health facility for the children and young people of Leicestershire. This continues our successful ten-year relationship with Leicestershire Partnership Trusts and will create jobs and training which will benefit the local community. “This contract demonstrates Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust’s confidence in our ability to successfully deliver the build programme through our technical capabilities and experience. This project is in line with Interserve’s strategy to create a robust and growing business in the UK healthcare sector.”

Planning must be properly funded if permitted development is scrapped, says FMB IF A FUTURE Labour Government was to scrap commercial to residential permitted development it must also come forward with proposals to properly resource our chronically underfunded planning system, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Responding to an announcement by the Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, John Healey MP, Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “If Labour is going to put more strain on the planning system by scrapping commercial to residential permitted development, it must also think carefully about how planning will be resourced. Small and mediumsized house builders cite the planning process as the third greatest barrier to them increasing their delivery of new homes. Planning departments are chronically underfunded and we can’t ask them to do more without providing them with additional funding.” Berry continued: “We mustn’t make permitted development synonymous with poor quality as it can have create really positive outcomes. In recent years, permitted development rules governing domestic properties have been relaxed, which has made it easier for home owners to extend their homes without having to go through the rigmarole of a full planning application. These permissions have proved popular among builders and home owners alike. The reason being is that they give even more people the opportunity to add a bit more space – eight metres for a detached house and six metres for an attached house – to their home. In short, let’s not damn all permitted development. It would also be good to see proposals from Labour regarding how we can more easily convert empty spaces above shops. There are 300,000 to 400,000 new homes which could be created by making use of empty spaces above shops on our high streets. Surely we make use of permitted development regulations in a way that utilises these spaces without bringing to market tiny uninhabitable homes. This would have the added benefit of revitalising our struggling high streets across the country.”

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Plans submitted for new homes near Market Bosworth MIDLANDS developers Springbourne Homes has submitted plans for a new site in Leicestershire. The Nuneaton-based firm is seeking full planning approval for 19 “aspirational homes” at a location on Bosworth Road, Wellsborough, near Market Bosworth. The 10-acre site was originally the setting for the former Hornsey Rise Care Home, which first opened in 1921 but closed down in 2012 and has now been demolished to make way for the homes. Springbourne, whose headquarters are in Coton Road, Nuneaton, has already been granted outline planning permission by the council and has now submitted detailed plans of the homes and the lay-out of the development for final approval. It’s hoped that Phase One of the project will begin later this spring. The development will be called Hornsey Rise in homage to the heritage and history of the site.

Permission refused for £50m Fleet Village Leicester mixed-use scheme A MIXED-USE development, which was proposed to transform and regenerate the St George’s North area of Leicester, has been refused by Leicester City Council. Developers, LCL commissioned multidisciplinary design practice, rg+p to design the apartment scheme, known as Fleet Village, to revitalise derelict and disused former office buildings on Lee Circle and Old Milton Street in the city. The proposed development was to include apartments, a concierge service, gym, café/bar/lounge and cycle storage alongside 3,000 sq ft retail units. The development would have created up to 100 jobs during construction and 12-17 once complete. A council document released ahead of the decision on the development stated that the scheme should be refused on the grounds that: “The proposal would result in the loss of a large complex of primarily late Victorian two, three and four storey buildings included on the Council’s adopted Heritage Asset Register.” “The proposal is not justified in townscape terms and would not contribute positively to the area’s character and appearance in terms of scale, height, urban form, massing and appearance.” “The proposed development would by reason of its design and layout result in a poor standard of living environment for future occupants due to the size of some of the units, the internal layout and positioning and size of fenestration of some units, the placing of fins to principal room windows and the lack of sufficient external amenity space.” “The proposed development would by reason of its location and excessive height have an adverse effect on the Local Heritage Asset 80 Wharf Street South.”

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Former Constitutional Club in Leicester could become a hotel PLANS HAVE been submitted to build a 38-room hotel at 1 Pocklingtons Walk in Leicester. The grade II-listed building, on the corner of Pocklingtons Walk and Millstone Lane, is the former Leicester Constitutional Club. Leicester architect Frank Seale designed the building, which was completed in 1893. However, the Victorian city centre building has mostly been empty since it closed in 1973. Applicant Ray Harminder submitted the hotel plans to Leicester City Council on 23 April. He has proposed for a total of 38 en-suite bedrooms to be created, along with hotel facilities.

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Key Leicester regeneration JCT: New BIM Guidance & site progresses with £7.3m Digital Contract Technology JCT USED its annual Construction Industry Parliamentary office building Reception, hosted at the House of Commons, to update the

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CLADDING WORK to Stephen George + Partners’ £7.3 million office building, now named No1 Great Central Square, at the old Stibbe factory site in Leicester is nearly complete. Part of a £45 million masterplan designed by Stephen George + Partners LLP (SGP) for Charles Street Buildings Group, No1 Great Central Square is the latest component in the transformation of the 1.89 hectare site into the wider Great Central Square redevelopment, which is set within the Waterside Strategic Regeneration Area. The building will offer up to 33,000 sq.feet of Grade A offices whilst the scheme will also feature two new hotels, the refurbishment of the Great Central Railway Station and a new public plaza, all of which are overseen by SGP. Adjacent to the All Saints conservation area and flanked by several listed buildings, the five-storey office’s V-shaped form evolved with the design of SGP’s masterplan. Double storey height curtain walling at ground and high level achieves a critical lightness whilst the twisting roof parapet adds further visual interest to the building. The slanting element in the façade was a conscious design decision to reduce the building’s scale in respect of its neighbours, creating street harmony and bringing forward the once neglected Great Central Railway Station. Explains Hing Ow, Associate at SGP: “Due to the twisting form and building tolerance, precision is of utmost importance to ensure correct installation can be achieved. Furthermore, there are nearly 250 individual aluminium panels and up to 270 different sizes of ceramic panels used in the building. To avoid errors, we had to use a 3D modelling tool to draw up each panel, so each panel can be precisely cut in the factory and correctly installed on site.” Ian Yallop, Chairman at SGP, comments: “The new development is a key piece in the central Leicester jigsaw, transforming a neglected site into a vibrant and engaging destination as well as a safe and welcoming link between the city centre and the City Council’s ambitious Waterside development.” Work started on site in March 2018 and is expected to complete in December 2019. Morgan Sindall is the contractor for the highway works, hotels, and new office building, and the contractor for the refurbishment of the station is Charles Street Buildings (the client’s construction arm).

The recent publication of JCT’s latest practice note, BIM and JCT Contracts, furthers the understanding of BIM related legal and contractual issues, providing practical, clear guidance to project participants and their professional advisers. The practice note focuses on the use of BIM with the JCT Design and Build Contract (DB), as the most popular form of contract on projects employing BIM. It includes a commentary pointing out provisions that may be most impacted by or relevant to a project using BIM and gives guidance on preparing and incorporating a BIM Protocol. The reception, hosted by Eddie Hughes MP, was also an opportunity for JCT to share its developments in digital contract technology and its two digital services, JCT On Demand and JCT Construct. JCT On Demand enables users to purchase a digital version of a JCT contract and complete the contract in a secure online environment using an intuitive Q&A process. Many of JCT’s best-selling forms are already available in this digital format. JCT Construct builds on this by offering a feature-rich digital subscription service. It includes advanced editing features, enabling users to add their own customised text, as well as other functionality, such as guest sharing for collaborative working, and version-to-version comparison. Attendees at the reception were able to view a video summary, showing the highlights and core functionality of the service. JCT Construct is currently in its trial stage and notice of its release will be announced to users who are signed up to the JCT Network at corporate. jctltd.co.uk/jct-network. Both services are set up in a secure, flexible online environment that makes working with JCT contracts easy for users. Comparison documents, which are output with drafts and final versions make it easy to see the changes from the published JCT text, ensuring full transparency.

Danaher & Walsh exit plant hire market FOLLOWING a strategic review of its business, Leicesterbased Danaher & Walsh has announced it is to exit the construction plant hire market. As a result, the Plant Hire division will be closing as of Friday 28th June. The firm noted that no other parts of the Danaher & Walsh business are to be affected by this. The group says it is to focus its attention on its Civil Engineering division, as well as its growing Advanced Pipeline Solutions (APS) business, both of which have enjoyed record trading years.

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Self build can help solve the housing crisis Leicester City Mr N Briddon (c/o Agent: Astill Planning Consultants Ltd, 13 University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RA) - Erection of 3 Dwelling Houses - at Land Rear 10 Holywell Road, Leicester, LE2 8SG Mr Landon (c/o Agent: Miss Julia Karoly, JLK Architectural Design LLP, 20 Wembley Gardens, Nottingham NG9 3FE) – Construction of two-storey building to form 6 self-contained flats – at land adjacent to 337 Saffron Lane, Leicester. Pannell House Leicester Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr Muthar Al-Salloum, MAS Architecture Ltd, Studio G005 & G007, The ATKINS, Lower Bond Street, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1QU) – Change of use of building, twostorey extension to roof of building and seven-storey extension above ground floor level at rear to form an eight-storey building to create 89 self-contained student studio flats with ancillary internal and external amenity facilities – at Pannell House, 159 Charles Street, Leicester LE1 1LA. Mr Bharat Patel (c/o Agent: Mr Harshad Parmar, 6A Weymouth Street, Beech Court, Leicester LE4 6FN) – Change of use of shop with one self-contained flat to ground floor shops and 2 self-contained flats above – at 202-204 Melbourne Road, Leicester. Mrs Lobo (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects Ltd, 1B Salisbury Road, Upper New Walk, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Change of use from retail and house to basement and part ground floor retail and 3 selfcontained flats on part of ground floor, first and second floors, plus first floor side extension – at 50 Rowsley Street, Leicester. Sunrise Investments (c/o Agent: Daniel Nestoruk, Ink/Drawn, Windermere House, 47 New walk, Leicester LE1 6TE) – Construction of two-storey building to provide 4 self-contained student flats – at land at rear of 12-14 Highfield Street, Leicester. Toscafield Leicester Ltd (c/o Agent: Jon Crabb, Franklin Ellis Architects, The Old Pumphouse, 5 The Ropewalk, Nottingham NG1 5DU) – Outline application for construction of an 11 and 15-storey building providing 151 flats – at land at junction of Vaughan Way and St Margaret’s Way, Leicester.

VICTORIA PRENTIS MP (right) has said that increasing our custom building housing stock is a practical way to solve the country’s housing woes. Identifying that only 8% of the housing stock was built via custom build, Prentis highlighted that access to land, finance and the planning system are the main barriers to self-build and that Cherwell District Council, through its Graven Hill self build site, is doing much to alleviate the burdens. The National Federation of Builders (NFB) welcomes another MP recognising the barriers facing smaller developments and is delighted that decision-makers are beginning to understand the financial, community and environmental benefits of self build. The popularity of self build has not been helped by local authorities focussing on large sites to meet housing demand. They often lack a local self build policy and have failed to capitalise on the self build and custom register which the Government asked local authorities to implement from 2016. When those failures are added to a broken planning system and the shortage of skilled workers, self build becomes a daunting proposition. Richard Beresford, chief executive of the NFB, said: “The Government backed self build but too few local authorities have realised its true potential. Self build homes are typically built by local developers, who win work on reputation and employ locally, therefore contributing to local housing and local employment. What’s not to love?” Rico Wojtulewicz, head of housing and planning policy at the House Builders Association (HBA), said: “We are 100% behind self and custom build but it needs to be supported through planning policy. Despite being in place for a couple of years, too few homes are enabled through the self build register and this means that councils aren’t doing anywhere near enough to get right homes built in the right places. Self build is part of the solution to the housing crisis.”

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Work underway on front wall improvement scheme Mr Charanjit Birk (c/o Agent: Mr Sajjad Ibrahim, SI Designs, 65 Greenacre Drive, Leicester LE5 6TE) – Change of use from 5 flats to 8 flats and one studio – at 128 New Walk, Leicester. Mr Paresh Parmar (c/o Agent: Mr Alex Prowse, Astill Planning Consultants Ltd, 13 University Road, Leicester LE1 7RA) – Notification of proposed change of use from offices to 32 flats – at 113-117 London Road, Leicester. Winfox Limited (c/o Agent: Mrs Danielle St Pierre, Hybrid Planning & Development, The Old Vyner Street gallery, 23 Vyners Street, London E2 9DG) – Construction of four buildings of 3-7 storeys comprising 361 apartments, commercial units, associated car parking, landscaping, play area and other associated works – at Former Leicester City Football Ground, Filbert Street, Leicester.

WORK is underway on a pilot scheme to rebuild and improve the fronts of nearly two dozen houses in a busy Leicester community. Leicester City Council is investing £150,000 to work with householders along a stretch of Evington Road and St Stephens Road, to replace or rebuild shabby, damaged or missing front garden boundary walls and gates. The city council is working with construction trade students from Leicester College to carry out the work on 23 mostly privatelyowned properties along the road. Many of the terraced houses have missing front garden walls, where they have either collapsed in disrepair, or been removed over time and never replaced. In some cases householders have not rebuilt them to prevent them being used by people congregating and sitting on them, and due to concerns over related antisocial behaviour. The city council has entered into legal agreements with the property owners to carry out the work, which will see the removal of communities across the city over any existing walls in poor condition, the coming years, and builds on and replacing them with one-metre previous work carried out in the high boundary walls, with the 1990s at many locations across the option of a new metal gate. city. In many cases, walls will be Leicester assistant city mayor for topped with diagonally-placed neighbourhoods, Cllr Kirk Master, bricks to create an surface to deter said: “We carried out a programme people from sitting on them. of similar work in the 1990s but Householders will contribute a weren’t able to cover all areas nominal sum of £1 each to enter of the city, which is why we are into a legal agreement with the revisiting the scheme now. council to carry out the works. “This time around, we are working It is the first stage of a number with construction students from of similar schemes planned for

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Cut VAT on home improvements to boost economy, says FMB

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THE FEDERATION of Master Builders (FMB) is calling for the Government to cut the VAT on home improvement work following official data from the ONS published in May.

AN extensive improvement scheme to make Leicester’s Newarke Street car park safer and easier for motorists to use has been completed. Work began in March on installing new technology including Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras, new payment machines and barriers in the Leicester City Council-run car park, to replace equipment and fittings which are nearing the end of their lives. An additional exit lane onto York Road has also been created which will tie in with wider road improvement works in the area. New CCTV cameras were also installed at the car park earlier in the year, and lighting has been improved throughout the building. The £170,000 package of improvements was completed in May. Newly-installed ANPR cameras could allow vehicles to be automatically let out once their stay has been paid for without the driver having to stop, and could also be used to enable Blue Badge holders, contract parking and other permit holders to be automatically recognised and allowed to enter and exit. New payment stations, which will be more reliable and need less maintenance, have been installed offering cash, chip and pin, and contactless payment methods. The works at Newarke Street Car Park are the first phase of planned investments over the next few years to see improvements and new technology rolled out to city council-owned car parks across the city.

While there has been a rise in output over the first quarter of the year, construction output decreased month-on-month by 1.9% and the repair and maintenance series fell to its lowest level since December 2018, experiencing a fall of 3.1% compared to the previous month. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the Federation of Master Builders, said: “It’s not at all surprising that construction output has dropped at the end of the first quarter of this year, given the unprecedented political uncertainty we’ve been facing. To get us through these turbulent times, the Government must be bold in its thinking when it comes to supporting the economy bucking any downward turn. One course of action would be to cut VAT on work in the home improvement and private domestic sectors from 20% to 5%” Berry continued: “A cut in VAT would help stimulate demand from homeowners resulting in more work for the thousands of small to mediumsized construction companies which would help support local economies and increase training opportunities. This is all the more important given that the FMB’s own State of Trade Survey for Q1 2019 saw the first dip in workloads for small builders in six years.” Berry concluded: “Cutting VAT would also be an important step to help encourage more retrofits of our existing buildings to make them more energy efficient and deliver a cut in carbon emissions.”

Mr Bass (c/o Agent: Sugaspace, 99 Hinckley Road, Leicester LE3 0TD) – Two-storey extension to roof of building to create an additional 8 flats – at Platform Apartments, 21 Andover Street, Leicester. Trustees of GS Fashions Retirement Benefit Scheme (c/o Agent: Lance Wiggins, Landmark Planning Lt, 10 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Notification of change of use from offices to 17 flats – at Rocket Studios, Abbey Meadows, Leicester. Lee Contracts (c/o Agent: Mr Chris May, Howes Percival LLP, The Osiers Business centre, Leicester LE19 1DX) – Notification of proposed change of use from offices to 155 flats – at Fleet House, Fleet Street, Leicester. Department for Education (c/o Agent: Katherine Morgan, Cushman & Wakefield, St Paul’s House, 23 Park Square South, Leeds LS1 2ND) – Notification of proposed change of use of offices to school – at Wellesley House, Wellington Street, Leicester.

New era for Innovation Centre HARBOROUGH Innovation Centre, which provides office space to new businesses in the Harborough district, is to be managed by the Council from 1 July 2019. Harborough District Council will take over management of Harborough Innovation Centre, which is owned by the Council, following a decision by the Executive on 25 April 2019. The existing contract with Oxford Innovation Ltd, which currently manages the Innovation Centre (pictured) on behalf of the Council, will end as per the contract on 30 June 2019. The Council said it will look to create an over-arching and integrated approach to its economic development activities and business support in the next phase of the Innovation Centre’s operation, so the Centre becomes a focal point for the business community across the district. Harborough District Council thanked Oxford Innovation Ltd for the service they have provided at the centre over the past seven years. In March, it was reported how Harborough Innovation Centre has helped create a total of 796 jobs across 122 companies since it opened in 2011.

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PRE (Leicester) Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr Muthar Al-Salloum, MAS Architecture Ltd, Studio G005 & G007, The ATKINS, Lower Bond Street, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1QU) – Removal of condition attached to planning permission 20180528 relating to: demolition of buildings; construction of three/four-storey building to provide 91 student studio flats to allow for the removal of condition 15 (green roof) – at De Montfort Mews, Leicester. Mr Rajesh Sharma (c/o Agent: Mr M Imtiaz, Architecture 365 Ltd, 20 Lynmouth Road, Leicester LE5 1NA) – Construction of part single and part first floor extension to shop, shop with living accommodation and one self-contained flat to form 2 additional self-contained flats – at 32 Osborne Road, Leicester. North Evington Deeni Cultural Centre (c/o Agent: Mr Yusuf Girach, YG Architectural Design Consultants Ltd, 109 Coleman Road, Leicester LE5 4LE) – Two-storey extension at side of education centre – at Deeni Cultural Centre, 298 East Park Road, Leicester LE5 5AY.

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Ms N Jobanputra (c/o Agent: Mr Mitesh Mistry, SKM Design, Unit D Edward House, Grange Business Park, Enderby Road, Whetstone, Leicester LE8 6EP) – Demolition of garages and outbuilding at rear; construction of two and a half storey building to provide 4 flats plus construction of single-storey building at rear to provide one flat – at garages adjacent to 92 Cambridge Street, Leicester.

Approx. 1 acre in area with indicative scheme for 6 five-bed detached homes and 4 three-bed detached dormer bungalows. Pre App advice from Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council on 6th February 2019 confirmed that the principle of residential development is accepted by the Local Authority based on an indicative drawing showing 10 possible new homes. A copy of the Pre App decision letter is available from the agents. Price on application. Contact Loveitts on 024 7622 8111 or email: commercial@loveitts.co.uk

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Charnwood Borough Mr Dan Charnock (c/o Agent: Davidsons Developments) – Erection of 57 dwellings with associated access, open space, landscaping and noise attenuation bunds (Revised scheme) – at land adjacent to Gynsill Court/land adjacent to Gynsill Lane, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7AG.

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Elizabeth Scanlon (c/o Agent: ESP Design Ltd) – Demolition of existing buildings and structures and erection of a retirement village comprising a three-storey building (containing 48 self-contained flats, communal lounge and guest room), 12 bungalows and associated car parking and landscaping – at Clear View Farm, Unit 11, 103 Loughborough Road, Quorn, Leics. LE12 8DU.

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Russo (c/o Agent: Mark Architecture Ltd) – Erection of new building for 9 apartments – at Training Centre, 19 Frederick Street, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3BH. Mr Jon Atkinson (c/o Agent: Stephen George & Partners LLP) – Proposed commercial buildings for storage and distribution purposes/ trade counter use/ car showroom/ vehicle maintenance use and two portable cabins including associated access and servicing, car parking, vehicle sales forecourt and car wash – at Clarence Street, Loughborough, Leics. Mr Eric Schofield (c/o Agent: Kunstler Design Architect) – Proposed erection of 2 two and a half-storey dwellings with singlestorey elements to the front, side and rear and garage parking – at 221 Nanpantan Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3YD. Mr F Sleath (c/o Agent: Architects LE1) – Erection of 9 dwellings following demolition of commercial units and detached garage to serve No.64 Woodgate – at Lazarus Court, Woodgate, Rothley, Leicester LE7 7NR. Mr Chris Jennison (c/o Agent: A+G Architects Limited) – Proposed demolition of existing care home building and construction of new 33-bed care house building with associated works – at Abbeyfield, 190 Ashby Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3AG. Mr Phil Iley (c/o Agent: A+G Architects Limited) – New scout hall to replace existing – at Scout Hall, 28 Queniborough Road, Queniborough, Leics. LE7 3DN. Mr Gary Green (c/o Agent: DRM Architects) – Demolition of existing bungalow, erection of 2 semidetached dwellings with associated car parking and outbuildings to rear – at 55 Ratcliffe Road, Sileby, Leics. LE12 7PU. Mr O’Shea (c/o Agent: Indigo Architecture Limited) Erection of 2 semi-detached dwellings following demolition of a single-storey detached garage – at 35 Maple Road North, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 2JL. Dr V Ankolekar & Dr K Ankolekar (c/o Agent: David Granger Design Ltd) – Erection of 4 dwellings, alterations and extensions to No.40 Cross Hill Lane following demolition of 42 Cross Hill Lane – at Fairways, 40 Cross Hill Lane, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 2RF.

The Government must adopt a more flexible approach on immigration after Brexit THE HOME Secretary, Sajid Javid (pictured right) has asked the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to scrap plans to impose a £30,000 salary threshold on EU citizens coming into the UK after Brexit. Javid has instead asked the MAC to consider allowing companies to pay the “going rate” for foreign workers, whilst also taking into consideration regional salary levels. The committee’s proposals were published in October 2018 and included in the Government’s Immigration White Paper. The National Federation of Builders (NFB) welcomes the home secretary’s initiative to scrap the arbitrary £30,000 salary threshold for EU migrants after Brexit in favour of a more flexible approach to immigration. Such a threshold would create an additional barrier to building new homes and make life harder for SMEs and regional contractors, particularly at a time when the construction industry continues to face significant shortages of skilled workers. Richard Beresford, chief executive of the NFB said: “The Government needs to understand the high value of construction workers to the economy, when deciding the immigration rules for EU workers after Brexit. “Faced with the most significant housing crisis in seventy years and acute skills shortages, the Government must adopt a flexible approach to immigration that allows companies to continue to access skilled labour from our closest neighbouring countries, whilst also fostering the training of home-grown talent.”

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Building land at Main Street, Balderton, Newark, Notts. NG24 3NB Currently an undeveloped meadow adjacent to the A1 embankment with new housing opposite. Full planning permission (ref: 17/00643/FUL) has been granted for 6 one-bed flats with on site parking. Offers in the region of £125,000 are invited. Contact Richard Watkinson & Partners on 01636 611811 or email: Newark@richardwatkinson.co.uk

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A four-star award-winning boutique hotel currently with 42 rooms, with an additional 12 being added. Estimated annual income when complete is over £1.8 million. An opportunity for someone looking to invest into the hospitality industry. Offers in the region of £5 million are invited for the freehold. Contact Benson & Partners on 020 8667 0121 or visit www.lacemarkethotel.co.uk

Makeney Hall Hotel at Makeney, Milford, Near Belper DE56

A magnificent Victorian country mansion in the heart of Derbyshire, set in six acres of landscaped gardens, with views across the Amber Valley. Currently 46 rooms, generating in excess of £360,000 per annum, and currently let out on a long term lease. Offers in the region of £4.5 million are invited for the freehold. Contact Benson & Partners on 020 8667 0121.

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BERKELEY ASSETS SEES EXCEPTIONAL RETURNS FROM INVESTMENT IN ASSISTED LIVING Mr Jon Atkinson (c/o Agent: Stephen George & Partners LLP) – Erection of a commercial building for builder’s merchants and storage and distribution, including outside display and storage and associated works, plus erection of sliding gate, double gates and fencing to perimeter – at 40 Clarence Street, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 1DY. Mr Mark Horsley – Erection of 2 houses and double garage – at 102 Warwick Avenue, Quorn, Leics. LE12 8HE. Persimmon Homes North Midlands Ltd (c/o Agent: FPCR Environment & Design Ltd) – EIA Screening Opinion for phases 1 & 2 (subsequent to outline application P/14/1833/2) which comprises 450 houses, new primary school, drainage basins, new roundabout access with the A6, internal access roads, recreational areas, landscaping and restoration of Garendon Park – at land at west of Loughborough, Leicestershire.

Blaby District Mr David Ward (c/o Agent: Stephen George & Partners LLP) – Erection of a B8 distribution centre with associated offices, access, ground works and retaining walls, parking and servicing and landscaping – at Plot 10, Optimus Point, Land Off Optimus Way, Glenfield, Leicester. Mr Andrew Buckley (c/o Agent: Rocket Property Services Ltd, Harvest Home, Melton Road, Waltham on the Wolds, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 4AJ) – Demolition and erection of replacement general industrial units, additional hardstanding and change of use of existing dwelling to offices – at Beeches Farm, Lutterworth Road, Whetstone, Leics. LE8 6NA. Mr James Abraham (c/o Agent: Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Erection of 5 detached dwellings with associated garages and new vehicular access from Desford Road (Revised scheme) – at The Holt, Desford Road, Thurlaston, Leicestershire LE9 7TE.

BERKELEY ASSETS, the international private equity firm with offices in Europe, the Middle East and Latin America, says its latest investment into assisted living opens up significant opportunities into a fast-growing UK sector. The company has placed equity finance for the construction of up to 70 apartments on the site of a centuries old mill at Atherstone, North Warwickshire in a government-approved social housing project. Government support for the project, which is being undertaken by developer Atherstone Britannia, will guarantee a buyer on completion and ensure there are people ready to occupy the new apartments. “Assisted living in the UK is massively underserved and there is a growing demand from people across the country who prefer this option to sheltered housing or nursing homes,” said Mike Clark, Partner at Berkeley Assets. “Our partnership with Atherstone Britannia delivers us a healthy share of capital appreciation, and there is a strong and consistent long term growth outlook.” Omar Jackson, Partner at Berkeley Assets added: “The project is expected to generate an annualised return of 33% upon completion, and we look forward to using this deal as a template to gain more exposure to the assisted living market in the UK over the coming months and years.” The development of the Britannia Works Mill, a listed building, revives the story of how the market town of Atherstone thrived as the centre of the UK’s hat-making industry in the 17th century. This continued until the mill, the town’s last factory, closed in 1999. Assisted living, also known as ‘extra care’ offers people the chance to live independently in a secure environment while having access to extra care whenever they need it. The Atherstone Britannia project has planning for up to 70 units consisting of 35 one-bedroom and 35 twobedroom apartments, all of which offer assisted living with no restrictions.

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A PROJECT to extend a Leicester theatre has been approved by Leicester City Council. Leicester Drama Society, which owns the Little Theatre, in Dover Street, is to transform and extend their 19th century building to include much-needed new studio, technical and rehearsal facilities as part of its Centenary Project. The £3million scheme will see the theatre expand into the site next door, which previously housed the Anchor Centre alcohol treatment hub. With the Anchor Centre successfully replaced with a new and better equipped centre – known as No. 5 – in Hill Street, the city council formally agreed terms to transfer ownership of the site to Leicester Drama Society last year. The former Anchor Centre building is in poor condition and not considered suitable for conversion to any alternative use. Construction could get under way by late 2020 with the building in use by summer 2022.

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MIDLANDS HOUSEBUILDER Davidsons Homes is encouraging families in Blackfordby to leave their cars at home when doing the school run. The Leicestershire-based developer, which is building at its Spires View development in the village, donated 98 high visibility bags to Blackfordby St Margaret’s C of E Primary School for National Walk to School Week. Established by UK charity Living Streets, the annual nationwide initiative is aimed at encouraging pupils to get more active, while also reducing congestion and pollution. Sue Savage, Executive Headteacher at Blackfordby St Margaret’s C of E Primary School, said: “We were very happy when Davidsons Homes got in touch to ask if it could make this donation to our pupils as part of Walk to School Week. “There are so many benefits in choosing to walk to school rather than drive, and we are extremely passionate about promoting this message to our pupils in a fun and interactive way. “

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Mrs C Hubbard (c/o Agent: Robert O’Callaghan Architects, Ivy House, Church Street, Rugby, Warks. CV23 0EW) – Demolition of existing bungalow and replacement with 2 detached dwellings plus formation of a new vehicular access from Station Road – at 158 Station Road, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8GT.

Oadby & Wigston Mr Alex Ward (c/o Agent: Miss Lucy Clarke, Faithful + Gould, Broadgate House, Broadgate, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2HF) – Demolition of youth club – at Wigston Club for Young People, Horsewell Lane, Wigston, Leicester LE18 2HR. Sarah Allsop (c/o: Redrow Homes, 5 Riverside Court, Pride park, Derby DE24 8JN) – Reserved matters submission relating to planning permission 17/00539/OUT for up to 43 dwellings, new planting and landscaping, vehicular access point from Welford Road and associated ancillary works – at land south of St Pettrox Nursery, Welford Road, Wigston, Leicester.

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From time-to-time, we are also requested to carry out traditional plastering work, but because this only forms a small amount of our business, we contract this element out to other contractors. On a project we were involved with in 2018, we fell out with the plastering company that we had contracted out the plastering work to. There were a few exchanges of letters afterwards, which argued about quality, time and monies, and then nothing for many months. We have now received a solicitor’s letter acting on the plastering contractor’s behalf. The letter is titled ‘Letter of Claim’. How should we respond?

Response: The Letter of Claim has been issued under the Civil Procedure Rules’ Pre-Action Protocol. These rules include several protocols for different kinds of dispute such as professional negligence, personal injury, defamation and construction and engineering. These protocols set out how a dispute is to be conducted before a claimant issues any proceedings and it is vital for both a claimant and defendant to follow the rules. The objectives of the protocol are: (i) To encourage the exchange of early and full information about the prospective legal claim; (ii) to enable parties to avoid litigation by agreeing a settlement of the claim before commencement of proceedings; and (iii) to support the efficient management of proceedings where litigation cannot be avoided Under the protocol [for construction and engineering disputes], the proposed claimant is required to send to the proposed defendant a copy of what is called a letter of claim. Such a letter of claim must include such information as a summary of the facts on which each claim is based, the basis on which each Michael P. Gerard claim is made and the nature of the relief required (i.e. damages). You must acknowledge the letter of claim within 14 days of receipt and respond Author background within 28 days of receipt (this period can be extended). Your response should Michael is a Solicitor, Chartered include information such as what facts are agreed, which claims are accepted Builder & Registered Construction and those that are rejected, the basis of the rejection. If you are making a Adjudicator, and is a director at counterclaim, you should also include this in the response, and the proposed Michael Gerard Law Limited, a claimant then has 28 days to respond to the counterclaim following receipt of solicitors practice regulated by your response. the SRA. If you continue to dispute the matter, the protocol requires a pre-action meeting between the parties. The aim of the meeting is for the parties to agree such matters as what are the main issues in the case and to identify the root cause of disagreement in respect of each issue, and to consider (i) whether, and if so how, the issues might be resolved without recourse to litigation, and (ii) if litigation is unavoidable, what steps should be taken to ensure that it is conducted in accordance with the overriding objective. © Michael Gerard 2019 The advice provided is intended to be of a general guide only and should not be viewed as providing a definitive legal analysis.

£13.2million Homes England funding to boost development of over 1,000 homes in Leicestershire HOMES ENGLAND has agreed a £13.2million funding deal with Leicestershire County Council. The funding has been awarded through the Government’s £450 million Local Authority Accelerated Construction Programme. The funding will be used to kick start the development of land in Melton Mowbray, Lutterworth and Snibston in Coalville. In Lutterworth it will be used to facilitate infrastructure, predominantly a new access road, to open up a 44 acre site for the development of 649 new homes. £4.4million will also contribute towards infrastructure costs to support the development of 290 homes on a site to the north of Melton Mowbray close to the A606 Nottingham Road. Both Lutterworth and Melton Mowbray will involve the use of modern methods of construction to accelerate delivery. Meanwhile at Snibston in Coalville, the funding will support the redevelopment of the land for 144 new houses as well as wider regeneration of the area. Stephen Kinsella, Executive Director for Land at Homes England, said: “This funding will enable Leicestershire County Council to accelerate their regeneration plans by enabling them to prepare these sites for development and bringing forward the construction of new houses.” Nick Rushton, Leader of Leicestershire County Council, said: “This is excellent news. Leicestershire is growing and planning ahead to ensure communities have the right roads and infrastructure in the right place is key. By bidding to Government to secure vital funds, we’re unlocking millions of pounds to invest in much-needed new homes, infrastructure and regeneration.” Homes England is the Government’s housing accelerator. The Local Authority Accelerated Construction programme was launched to accelerate the delivery of local authority housing schemes and encourages the use of innovative construction methods and a wider range of builders, in particular small and medium sized companies.

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Leicester office transformation given the green light PLANS FROM Park Portfolio Limited for the transformation of offices at Assurance House, Rutland Street, Leicester have been approved. Assurance House is made up of three buildings which will be converted, refurbished and extended to provide retail, financial and professional services, restaurant, bar/pub and office space. A design statement submitted by Staniforth Architects on behalf of the applicant says: “The various refurbishment works, external and internal alterations and extensions are approached with one of two strategies. Works to the front of the two existing buildings take the approach of a sensitive addition, using considered materials, detailing and proportions from the new shop fronts and entrance doors. These elements have been sympathetically integrated into the historic fabric and seek to preserve the character of St George’s Conservation Area. Both the 2 storey and single storey new build additions to Assurance House take a contrasting and contemporary approach with considered use of materials and proportions. Though integrated into the historic fabric, the new elements, including the new opening proposed to the existing, have been designed to read as subtle modern additions.” The document continues: “Overall, the proposals intend to improve and enhance a prominent building through the provision of high-end, inspiring accommodations for both working, relaxing and entertaining, whilst respecting and adding to the character of Leicester’s Cultural quarter.”

Harborough District Mr Jack Bradshaw (c/o Agent: Corporate Architecture Ltd, Venari House, 1 Trimbush Way, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7XY) – Demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of 4 dwellings (Revised scheme of 18/02008/FUL) – at 31 London Road, Great Glen, Leics. LE8 9FL. Aldi Stores Limited (c/o Agent: Mr Keeble Brown, STOAS Architects, Unit 1, Dunston Place, Dunston Road, Chesterfield S41 8NL) – Erection of a Class A1 Food Retail Store with associated car parking, servicing and landscaping – at land adjacent to A4303, Rugby Road, Lutterworth, Leics. Ecton Developments Ltd (c/o Agent: Martin Bagshaw, MHB Planning Ltd, Dale View, Rews Close, Combe Martin EX34 0DW) – Erection of 6 dwellings with associated garages (Reserved matters) – at land at Langton Road, Great Bowden, Leics.

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Development Properties Leicestershire flooring retailer hits £35m turnover IN BRIEF KIO Development (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects, 1B Salisbury Road, Upper New walk, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Change of use of residential institute (C2) to a Dentist Surgery (D1) and two apartments (C3), demolition of side/rear extension, installation of door for rear access to surgery, installation of an external metal staircase to form an access to first and second floor apartments, installation of two roof lights to the rear and replacement of windows to the rear/side and internal alterations including removal of and installation of staircases, partial demolition of internal walls and installation of new internal walls/partitions – at 27 High Street, Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire LE17 6LJ. Kibworth Wildlife Hospital (c/o Agent:Hillcoat Architects, 15A Bignal House, Bignal Drive, Leicester Forest East, Leicester LE3 3QF) – Erection of 4 pitched-roof timber buildings – at rear of Birds Barn, Fleckney Road, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leics. Mrs Elaine Farrall (c/o Agent: Richard Woolford, BRP Architects, 1 Millers Yard, Roman Way, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7PW) – Erection of a residential care block – at Hallaton Manor, Cranoe Road, Hallaton, Leicestershire LE16 8TZ.

NW Leics. District Mr M Osbourne (c/o Agent: Darren Insley, dci architecture ltd, The Rural Design Office, Barns Heath Farm, Snarestone Road, Appleby Magna DE12 7AJ) – Demolition of 30-32 Ashby Road – at 30-32 Ashby Road, Coalville, Leics. LE67 3LA.

Melton Borough Davidsons Developments Ltd (c/o Agent: David Wood, Marrons Planning, Waterfront House, 35 Station Street, Nottingham NG2 2DQ) – Residential development of 44 dwellings with associated infrastructure, access and open space – at Field OS 6583, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics.

Barn for conversion at The Old Bothy, Horsley Lane, Coxbench, Derbyshire DE21 5BH

A NATIONAL online flooring retailer, which has its headquarters in Leicestershire, has hit £35 million turnover for the first time. UK Flooring Direct, which is based in Logix Road on the Hinckley Commercial Park, reached the record figure for its year-end results in March meaning it now has five per cent of the market share of the UK wood flooring industry. The firm moved into Hinckley in 2017 and sells a range of flooring including real wood, laminate and vinyl via its website and also has a showroom for local trade and retail customers at its headquarters. The latest figures also show 60 per cent year-on-year growth for the company, which has invested significantly in people, technology and products over the past 12 months to continue its sustained growth. In 2018, UK Flooring Direct strengthened its board with the appointment of a new chairman, Chief Technical Officer, Chief Finance Officer and a Non-Exec Director. The company also made a string of senior appointments across all departments. It has surpassed the 100 staff mark in the past 12 months and is on course to hit in excess of £50 million turnover in the next year, with ambitions to achieve £100 million in the coming years. That is on the back of more than £1.5 million investment in technology, including in e-commerce and AI, and more than £6 million in marketing across a range of platforms. Chief executive Jason Ashby (pictured above) established the company in 2005 when he spotted the rise of hard flooring in homes and the growing online retail trend. He has overseen its growth and said the firm would continue to invest to reach its ambitious targets. Jason said: “We are very pleased to hit the £35 million turnover mark, another step in our very ambitious plans to grow UK Flooring Direct. “Over the past few years, we have invested massively – in our move to a new headquarters, in people, in profile-raising and in the very latest technology.”

Planning consent granted for a four-bed detached barn conversion including five acres, with open views over countryside. Price Guide: £375,000. Contact Fletcher & Company on 01332 843390 or email: info@fletcherandcompany. co.uk The Old Bothy Horsley Lane, Coxbench, Derbyshire, DE21 5BH Price Guide £375,000

Site for 8 dwellings at Meeting Development Site Lane, | Meeting LaneCorby | Corby | NN17 1AT NN17 1AT

• Planning Permission For A Barn Conversion

• Delightful Open Views

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• Four Bedrooms

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• Overlooking Fields and Countryside

• Prime Building Plot

Approx. 0.54 of an acre, currently comprising a derelict car bodywork Residential Development site with planning consent for 8 units. workshop. Planning consent has been granted (ref: 16/00069/DPA) for demolition of existing structures and erection of 8 residential dwellings. Price: £475,000. Contact Berrys on 01536 532376 or email: kettering@ berrysuk.com • • • • •

Planning consent granted May 2018 Consent for 8 dwellings Proximity to school Excellent amenities in town Close to Supermarkets

42 Headlands, Kettering Northamptonshire, NN15 7HR Tel: 01536 532376 kettering@berrys.uk.com berrys.uk.coM

Development opportunity at Main Street, East Leake, Leics. LE12 6PG

Main Street, East Leake Johnson’s former car mechanics Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 6PG garage is being offered for sale as Guide Price £400,000 an opportunity for redevelopment with a mix of commercial, retail and residential use. Full planning permission has been granted (ref: 16/02210/FUL for 2 building plots, barn conversion, renovation of a ground floor retail space and first floor 2-bed flat. Guide Price: £400,000. Contact Newton Fallowell on 01509 856934 or email: eastleake@newtonfallowell. co.uk

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Positive start to 2019 for Travis Perkins TRAVIS PERKINS have witnessed a positive start to 2019 despite uncertain market conditions, according to the firm’s Q1 2019 trading update. The Northampton-based Group has witnessed a likefor-like sales growth of 7.3% and total sales growth of 5.4%. In its update Travis Perkins highlighted the continued growth of Toolstation, with 25% total sales growth, underpinned by the continued expansion of the store network, the launch of the new website and the extension of online ranges. The builders’ merchant says it remains on track to open 60 new stores in the UK in 2019. Meanwhile there was good recovery in Wickes with 10.5% like-for-like sales growth. John Carter, Chief Executive, said: “We have delivered strong sales growth in the first quarter of the year, which reflects both our focus on excellent customer service and the weak comparator in 2018. This performance is all the more encouraging given the impact of the on-going political uncertainty on our end markets. “The Merchanting businesses have maintained the strong growth trend from the end of 2018, and Toolstation continues to grow extremely well, driven by network expansion and existing stores maturing. Wickes posted encouraging sales growth figures in both core DIY and showroom categories, demonstrating a strong turnaround in Kitchen and Bathroom performance. In Plumbing & Heating the milder winter has impacted sales compared to 2018, but our branches and specialist online channels have continued to perform well. The work to operationally separate Plumbing and Heating is progressing to plan and is expected to be completed in Q2.”

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A new permitted development right to support housing delivery by extending buildings upwards IN OCTOBER 2018 the Government published a consultation entitled “Supporting the high street and increasing the delivery of new homes”. Within that consultation the Government asked a number of questions regarding the role building upwards can play in delivering new homes by using the airspace above existing buildings. Reflecting national planning policy it invited views on options for a permitted development right that would go further to support the creation of new homes. More than half of those who responded to the consultation did not consider that upwards extensions should be delivered through a permitted development right. Concerns were raised that communities and local planning authorities would have no say over how and where a permitted development right might be applied; the quality of homes delivered by building up; how access and safety would be addressed; and the impact on the existing occupiers and

neighbours of the premises being extended. The introduction of a permitted development right to build upwards may mean existing telecommunications infrastructure would be moved or removed and increase the value of rooftops, increasing the cost of future mobile infrastructure. Support for a permitted development right recognised that increasing density may relieve pressure for additional housing sites, allow for additional homes to be created by transport hubs and in town centres, and reduce the need for development in the green belt. There were also suggestions that local development orders may be a more suitable approach to achieve well designed upwards extensions in appropriate locations. The Government asked a number of more technical questions about: • Overall height limits; • Addressing the impact where the ground is not level; • The number of additional storeys permitted; • Other types of premises suitable to extend upwards; • Whether the local authority

should be allowed to consider the extent of the works proposed; • Upward extensions for the enlargement of an existing home. The responses to these questions were mixed. Suggestions for other planning matters that should be included in any prior approval application for the new permitted development right included the need for infrastructure including affordable housing, air quality, water and drainage, mobile connectivity and the location of existing telecommunications equipment, transport and parking, access to education and health facilities, recreation and play space, construction safety and management, the provision of green infrastructure, the size and quality of the homes proposed, as well as any potential impact on the vitality or viability of a shopping area. In its response the Government has welcomed the range and detail of responses to their questions on the introduction of a permitted development right for upward extensions of existing buildings to create new homes. Its intention is to bring forward a permitted

development right but wants that right to respect the design of the existing streetscape, while ensuring the amenity of existing neighbours is considered. However, the Government recognises the complexity of designing a permitted development right to build upwards and will continue to engage with interested parties on technical details.

Graham Cridland, Partner Ashfords LLP, ashfords.co.uk

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Development Properties

Focus on Framing

IN BRIEF Showcasing Innovative Steel Development site at Outram Solutions: Focus on Framing Street, Sutton in Ashfield, Notts. Conference and Exhibition Outline planning permission (ref: V/2016/0098) has been granted for the erection of 28 apartments and 2 retail units. The proposed building would be five storeys high with undercroft parking in the basement. Offers in the region of £325,000 are invited. Contact Trigglets Estates on 01226 447272.

Land at Main Street, Markfield, Leics. LE67 9UW

Main Street, Markfield

Leicestershire LE67 9UW A pocket of land which has had Asking price £125,000 planning permission for a single dwelling is being offered for sale at an asking price of £125,000. Further information is available to the suitable purchaser. Contact Amanda at Roy Green Chartered Surveyors on 0116 235 3009 or email: office@roygreen.co.uk An extremely rare opportunity to purchase a pocket of land within a highly regarded and sought after village location. This land is close to local amenities and eateries within the villages centre and as advised by the vendor, the land has had planning permission for a single dwelling passed. Further information can be obtained to the suitable purchaser. The land is located with access points from Main Street and also off of The Croft (a small development of exclusive homes). Please contact Amanda on 0116 235 3009 to discuss further.

Plot adjacent to Lee Lane, Heanor, Derbyshire DE75 Single plot with planning consent (ref: ava/2018/1164) for a detached twobed home. Guide Price: £40,000. Contact Hall & Benson on 01773 715050.

Land for sale at Mill Road, Newthorpe, Notts. NG16 3QG Plot with full planning consent for a three-bed detached bungalow. Gas ducting, water, electricity ducting and drainage already in place. Price: £99,950. Contact Charles Newton Estate Agents on 01773 535535.

FOLLOWING the new Building Regulations that came into force at the end of 2018, restricting the use of combustible materials in external walls of residential buildings above 18 metres, the construction sector is looking to the steel industry to provide solutions. To showcase best practice to meet increased demand, the Focus on Framing exhibition and conference at Birmingham’s NEC on 4th June will provide construction professionals with insight into the latest compliant light steel frame systems and showcase best practice through informative case studies. Created for specifiers, engineers, architects, contractors, housebuilders, developers and manufacturers, the Focus on Framing event will highlight steel framing solutions to overcome the challenges presented by new protocols and accomplished professionals will present informative case studies on buildings that are gaining global attention. Sponsored and hosted by the Light Steel Frame Association (LSFA), the event will bring together professionals from across the industry to gain insights and network with those who are shaping the future of light steel framing. Darren Richards Managing Director of Cogent Consulting and member of the LSFA steering group said: “Light steel frame systems are a fundamentally important offsite technologies that are used in so many building types and applications. With the recent Building Regulations restriction, I can see steel framing technology becoming even more integral to the future of construction.” The Focus on Framing conference will feature high-profile speakers discussing the significant role that light steel frame plays in the UK’s major developments across all sectors - from residential to commercial, education, retail and leisure. The event is set to be a ‘must attend’ for professionals in the construction industry who want to stay abreast of potential technology developments and business opportunities. You can book your tickets for the Focus on Framing event at www. focusonframing.co.uk Tickets are £125.00 + VAT and include entry into the conference and exhibition, parking, as well as lunch and refreshments. LSFA members are entitled to a 20% discount.

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Mr K Howkins (c/o Agent: Mark Geraghty, HSSP Architects Limited, Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PB) – Approval of reserved matters of outline planning permission 18 /01192/OUT for the erection of 2 dwellings – at land rear of 150 Hinckley Road, Earl Shilton, Leics.

Rushcliffe Borough Mr Bill Whysall (c/o Agent: Mr Cara de Angelis, Guy St John Taylor Associates Architects Ltd, Top Lock Studio, Navigation Yard, Millgate, Newark NG24 4TN) – Conversion of redundant barns into 2 dwellings including repair of retained buildings, demolition of existing partially collapsed building, construction of 3 new dwellings and associated landscaping and access works – at land west of Lilac Cottage, Main Street, Kneeton, Nottinghamshire NG13 8JS. Octopus Healthcare & Aldi Stores Ltd (c/o Agent: Guy Wakefield, Ridge & Partners LLP, Thornbury House, 18 High Street, Cheltenham GL50 1DZ) – Application for approval of matters reserved under application 18/00460/ HYBRID for the development of an 80-bed residential care home – at land south of Landmere Lane, Edwalton, Nottinghamshire. Mr Kevin Hard (c/o Agent: Mr Dino Labbate, Swish Architecture Ltd, 37 Gordon Road, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire NG2 5LQ) – Demolition of bungalow and erection of 10 dwellings with associated parking (Revised scheme) – at 21 Kendal Court, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire NG2 5HE.

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Innovative on-demand bus service launches in Leicester Mr A Spearman (c/o Agent: Miss Elanor Wright, Oxalis Planning Ltd, Unit 7 Wheatcroft Business Park, Landmere Lane, Edwalton, Notts. NG12 4DG) - Demolition of large agricultural structures; conversion of existing brick built barns to dwellings; and erection of a single detached dwelling and garaging – at Holme Lodge, Main Street, Normanton on Soar, Nottinghamshire LE12 5HB. Risley Estates Ltd (c/o Agent: Nick Stanford, Stanford Partnership, Penn Cottage, Field Lane, Widmerpool, Notts. NG12 5QD) – Residential development for 2 dwellings – at Manor House, 42 Fern Road, Cropwell Bishop, Notts. NG12 3BU. Mrs R Linley (c/o Agent: Roger Harrison Architecture, 30 Abbey Road, West Bridgford, Notts. NG2 5NF) – Change of use from care home to residential use including first floor extension to create 4 new dwellings, retention of the 2 dwellings on the site, removal of floodlit ménage and stables and erection of a detached dwelling and widening of existing access driveway – at Hillside Farm, Bunny Hill, Bunny, Nottinghamshire NG11 6QQ. Rushcliffe Borough Council (c/o Agent: Mr Rory Wood, Allan Joyce Architects Ltd, 16-20 Bath Street, Nottingham NG1 1DF) – Demolition of Units 1-4C - at Cotgrave Shopping Centre, Candleby Lane, Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire. Linden Limited (c/o Agent: Peter Wilkinson, Landmark Planning Ltd, 10 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) - Demolition of existing buildings, construction of 56 dwellings, creation of new vehicular and pedestrian access and provision of associated public open space, landscaping, drainage and highways infrastructure – at land south of Meadowcroft, Flawforth Lane, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire. Mr Tom Parry (c/o Agent: Peter Prescott, PP Building Design Ltd, The Old Court House, Church Street, Bingham, Nottingham NG13 8AL) – Construction of two-storey office building with associated access, parking, soft landscaping and means of enclosure – at East Bridgford Business Park, Kneeton Road, East Bridgford, Notts.

A BESPOKE ridesharing transport service has launched for the residents of New Lubbesthorpe, an emerging landmark development in Leicester. The unique ArrivaClick service represents an unprecedented funding decision and a successful partnership between Arriva and landowner the Drummond L-r: Paul Hickinbottom (Arriva) Estate, represented by local development with Martin Ward (Mather Jamie, consultancy Mather representing Drummond) and John Jamie. Richardson (Blaby District Council). Already up and running in Kent and Liverpool, ArrivaClick is a digital booking service which became available to New Lubbesthorpe’s growing numbers of residents on 29th April. Using the ArrivaClick smartphone app, residents will be able to request a place on a 15-seater minibus, following which their booking will be matched with others travelling in the same direction. Destinations include Leicester city centre, the city’s University campuses, Leicester and Narborough railway stations, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Fosse Park and Grove Park, Meridian Business Park, Meridian Leisure Park, the Leicester Tigers and Leicester City FC grounds and Morningside Arena, home to the Leicester Riders basketball team. This marks the first ever instance in the UK of Section 106 funding being used for a Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) service. The concept of New Lubbesthorpe was initiated by the Drummond Estate, who worked with Blaby District Council and Leicestershire County Council to create plans for a sustainable new community. Mather Jamie has been working with local authorities and developers on behalf of the Drummond Estate for over 10 years to help bring the urban development, which once complete will feature 4,250 new homes, to fruition. Situated between Leicester Forest East and Enderby, New Lubbesthorpe is located 20 minutes from Leicester city centre and is within easy reach of supermarkets, leisure centres and local shops, as well as Meridian Leisure Park and Fosse Retail Park. Thousands of new jobs are also being created, with a new business area at Leicester Commercial Park and a business village near the new M1 bridge. Two primary schools, one open for intake from September 2019, and a secondary school will also be built, and the community will also deliver 325 acres of woodland and green spaces. Martin Ward, Director at Mather Jamie and spokesperson for the Drummond Estate, said: “This exciting and vibrant urban development is delivering a new place to live, work and learn, and it is important we provide sustainable transport options. “This is just one of the initiatives we are delivering at New Lubbesthorpe to provide attractive and viable alternatives to car use assisted by Go Travel Solutions who are advising Mather Jamie on travel planning matters. An ‘on-call’ service, ArrivaClick provides a high quality, easy and flexible solution to meet local travel needs and is one of the reasons New Lubbesthorpe is such a pioneering development.” Paul Hickinbottom, General Manager at Arriva, said: “ArrivaClick offers a bespoke service that is tailored specifically to customers’ needs, prioritising punctuality of service, frequency and flexibility. It delivers on the unique and individual requirements of each customer, providing a truly holistic approach to meeting their transport needs. “By working alongside the Drummond Estate, Mather Jamie and Go Travel Solutions with our partners at Blaby District Council, Leicestershire County Council and Leicester City Council to bring ArrivaClick to Leicestershire, we are demonstrating a combined dedication to putting the customer’s needs first, whilst seeking to increase our county’s sustainability and environmental credentials.”

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Who Owns England? How We Lost Our Green and Pleasant Land, and How to Take It Back Hardcover By Guy Shrubsole

Who owns England? Behind this simple question lies this country’s oldest and bestkept secret. This is the history of how England’s elite came to own our land, and an inspiring manifesto for how to open up our countryside once more. This book has been a long time coming. Since 1086, in fact. For centuries, England’s elite have covered up how they got their hands on millions of acres of our land, by constructing walls, burying surveys and more recently, sheltering behind offshore shell companies. But with the dawn of digital mapping and the Freedom of Information Act, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for them to hide. Trespassing through tightlyguarded country estates, ecologically ravaged grouse moors and empty Mayfair mansions, writer and activist Guy Shrubsole has used these 21st century tools to uncover a wealth of neverbefore-seen information about the people who own our land, to create the most comprehensive map of land ownership in England that has ever been made public. From secret military islands to tunnels deep beneath London, Shrubsole unearths truths concealed since the Domesday Book about who is really in charge of this country – at a time when Brexit is meant to be returning sovereignty to the people. Melding history, politics and polemic, he vividly demonstrates how taking control of land ownership is key to tackling everything from the housing crisis to climate change – and even halting the erosion of our very democracy. It’s time to expose the truth about who owns England – and finally take back our green and pleasant land.

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Revenue up for Forterra GROUP revenue has jumped 7.8% at Forterra plc, the Northampton-based producer of manufactured masonry products, according to a trading update for the four months ended 30 April 2019. The news comes after the brickmaker received planning consent (subject to legal agreement) for a new £95m brick facility at its existing site at Desford, Leicestershire. The investment will lead to the construction of the largest and most efficient brick factory in Europe capable of producing up to 180 million bricks per annum. The firm says that contracts for the building work and equipment supply and installation are being finalised. Forterra, in a statement to London Stock Exchange, said: “Trading during the period has been in line with management’s expectations, underpinned by continuing positive levels of activity in the new build housing market, with brick sales volumes modestly ahead of last year. “Precast concrete floor beam volumes in the period have been good, providing an encouraging forward indicator for housebuilding activity. As reported previously, price increases for the year have been agreed with most major customers to offset the increase in the cost base. “Group revenue for the four months was 7.8% ahead of the same period in 2018, reflecting the positive start to 2019 and also the weather-affected weaker comparative. The Group continues to generate good levels of operating cashflow, despite an expected increase in working capital due to the spring selling season. “The productivity improvements seen in Bison Precast in the last quarter of 2018 have been sustained during the year to date, and the business has achieved contract wins supporting future sales volumes in hollowcore, beam and bespoke precast products. “Whilst we remain watchful of the impact of the current uncertainty on our end markets, based on the good start to the year as well as indications of demand from major customers, the Board’s expectations for the full year remain unchanged.”

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Apartment living now available at New Lubbesthorpe

BARRATT HOMES North Midlands has revealed a rise in demand for apartments at its Leicester development New Lubbesthorpe and is urging first time buyers and downsizers to act quickly to avoid missing out on their dream home. The housebuilder has recognised the growing need for apartments at its development - as the popularity of them continues to increase - and is expertly crafting a range of two bedroom apartments on the second phase from just £194,995. Located on Beggars Lane, the newest phase of homes offers a broad range of two bedroom apartments, as well as two, three and four bedroom homes, in a community encompassing 75 acres of new woodland and 250 acres of open space, whilst providing an array of nearby amenities and strong links to the city centre. Excellent offers are available on selected apartments such as integrated kitchen appliances, upgraded bathrooms and flooring included throughout; ensuring homebuyers can make great savings on a new property. Help to Buy is also a valuable option for prospective buyers, allowing them to secure a new home with just a 5% deposit. First time buyers can take comfort in knowing they have no Stamp Duty fees to pay on properties up to the value of £300,000, making the purchasing and moving experience a much swifter process. Leicestershire homebuyers who are interested in the quality homes are advised to visit the development to find out more information about how to progress on the property ladder. Jan Ruston, Sales Director at Barratt Homes North Midlands, said: “Apartments as a whole are becoming more in-demand with buyers because they are well suited to a range of different lifestyles and customers.

Kier to start main build at new £253m Wellingborough prison

KIER is set to start on site to deliver the new build resettlement prison at Wellingborough at the beginning of May after being awarded the £253m contract by the MoJ under its Prison Estate Transformation Programme. The new category C resettlement prison will be on the same site as the former HMP Wellingborough which closed in 2012 and will provide a “modern facility which will create a safe and secure environment for staff and prisoners.” The facility will have seven houseblocks with over 60,000m² of accommodation facilities and ancillary buildings. It will provide 1,680 resettlement prison places, with modern facilities to encourage rehabilitation among men. It will feature windows with no bars and smaller wings holding just 20 men in line with the MoJ’s commitment to building an environment conducive to rehabilitation. Key to the project is Kier and MoJ’s commitment to engage with the local community. Hundreds of jobs will be created throughout the construction phase. The next generation of talent will also be key to the project’s success with 50 apprenticeship opportunities available and 100 new jobs created on site. The project is due to start on site in May 2019, with works due to complete in Autumn 2021. Kier is utilising a ‘digital-first’ approach to the project that pushes the boundaries of BIM Level 2 by bringing together digital, manufacturing and on-site assembly. 3D design has been used to create the project, allowing it to be standardised and replicable across future prisons in the MoJ’s Prison Estate Transformation Programme. Kier is the main contractor on the project and was appointed as preferred bidder in August 2017. It is working with Mace as client representative, WTP as the cost consultant and Pick Everard supported by HLM as the architects.

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Great Glen building set to be refurbished for adults with disabilities

Development Properties

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Plot for bungalow at Atherfield Gardens, Eastwood

Mr & Mrs Collington and Mr Robinson (c/o Agent: Ben Holmes, Oxalis Planning Ltd, Unit 7 Wheatcroft Business Park, Landmere Lane, Edwalton, Nottinghamshire NG12 4DG) – Demolition of agricultural buildings and construction of 4 new dwellings – at land north of Brooklyn, Leake Road, Costock, Nottinghamshire LE12 6XA. Victoria Properties (Nottingham) Limited (c/o Agent: Mrs Jennifer Leadbetter, Aspbury Planning, 20 Park Lane Business Centre, Park Lane, Nottingham NG6 0DW) - Demolition of a single storey brick storage building and construction of 4 ground floor retail units (A1, A2, B1 Use Class), 2 first floor office units (A2, B1 Use Class), 2 no. 1 bedroom apartments, 1 no. 2 bedroom apartments and associated ancillary works – at land adjacent to 2 High Street and rear of 5-13 Church Street, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire.

WORK IS SET to start on refurbishing a building in Great Glen as part of a scheme to help adults with disabilities live independently. Leicestershire County Council have awarded a contract to Mercer Building Solutions Ltd, who will start work to refurbish and improve a building for our Brookfield Independent Living Scheme this month. Once complete the scheme will provide accommodation for adults with a long-term disability. The investment will enable residents to be as independent as possible, to have choice and control over where they want to live, who they want to live with and the support they receive. The scheme will offer a much needed improvement in the standard of living for those in need from the Harborough area, giving them a chance to enjoy their independence with any support they require. The refurbished building will provide up to 20 flats and a small communal area. This will see the removal of existing, unsuitable bedsits on site and will improve the external aspect of the building. Anyone wishing to find out more about the community aspect of the scheme can do so by contacting Great Glen Parish Council on 0116 259 3004 or emailing clerk@greatglenpc.org.uk

Pre-planning consent for a detached bungalow. Asking price: £89,950. Contact Charles Newton Estate Agents on 01773 535535.

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Barratt on track for full year targets after “strong period”

42 New Homes for Wigston Mr Chris Burt (c/o: Wolds Farm Cottage, Laming Gap Lane, Normanton on the Wolds, Nottinghamshire NG12 5PG) – Subdivision of property to create 2 self-contained dwellings by separating converted barn from main house and annex – at Wolds Farm Cottage, Laming Gap Lane, Normanton on the Wolds, Nottinghamshire NG12 5PG.

IN A TRADING update for the period from 1 January to 5 May, Barratt Developments, the Coalville-based housebuilder, has said it is firmly on track to reach its full year targets. The householder has enjoyed a “strong performance” since the start of the calendar year with total forward sales up 2.4% to £3.36bn. Barratt says it is making good progress on medium term targets, and outlook for the full year is modestly above the Board’s previous expectations.

David Thomas, Chief Executive said: “This has been another strong period for the Group. As Britain’s largest housebuilder we remain firmly committed to delivering industry-leading build quality and customer service and we are proud to have been awarded 5 stars for customer satisfaction for ten years in a row. “Trading since the beginning of the year has been strong, the outlook for the year is modestly ahead of our previous expectations and we are encouraged by our continued progress in driving operating efficiencies through the business. “Whilst we continue to monitor the market closely, we are confident of delivering a good financial and operational performance in FY19.”

Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough A LOCAL housebuilder has confirmed the development of 42 much-needed homes in Wigston. Redrow Homes East Midlands has acquired a five-acre site for the construction of three and four-bedroom homes, situated off Welford Road – just five miles to the south of Leicester city centre. Construction will commence at the development, named Clarence Fields, in September, with the first homes available early next year. A large part of the development will be set out as public open space, with the addition of a footpath link which will connect the development with amenities to the north. Redrow Homes will also be contributing towards a new primary school and library. Martyn Pask, Regional Director for Redrow Homes East Midlands, said: “Located to the south of the thriving city of Leicester, Wigston offers the best of both town and country living – making it an obvious choice for us to build our latest development. “With its own town centre, good transport links and an array of schools, including several rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, it’s easy to see why Wigston is becoming a popular place to call home. “We are thrilled to be building much-needed homes for the people of Wigston, as well as further cementing our reputation for creating thriving communities across the East Midlands with our second development in Leicestershire.” Sam Sutton, Director at Phillips Sutton Associates, said: “After a short period of marketing jointly with Gladman Developments and a competitive bidding process our clients decided to select Redrow PLC as the preferred developer. Redrow performed professionally throughout the process and completed within the agreed timescales to the delight of our clients. A good result all round with Redrow securing a much needed housing scheme for South Leicester.” Interested parties are being encouraged to register their details now to ensure they are among the first to hear when properties are released for sale next year. Clarence Fields is the eleventh development in region for Redrow Homes East Midlands, which is currently selling properties across Derbyshire.

Knaptoft development site with consent for 13 dwellings KING WEST are offering for sale a uniqure rural development site with full planning permission for 13 dwellings (10 new build and 3 refurbishments). The site - ‘Meadow View’, Knaptoft, Near Lutterworth, Leicestershire LE17 6PA - is elevated and has wide ranging views over surrounding countryside. The total G.I.A. of the development is 31,693 sq.feet including garaging. The property is for sale as a whole, with vacant possession upon completion. The Guide Price is £2,400,000. For more information, contact Andrew Cowling at King West on 01858 435977.

Mr Michael Woods (c/o Agent: Scott Lunn, Shires House, Shires Road, Guiseley, Leeds LS20 8EU) – Proposed two-storey school building with associated external works and facilities – at land at Lower Farm, Weddington Road, Nuneaton. Mr Harjinder Singh (c/o Agent: Andrew Taylor, 7 Greenway, Nuneaton, Warks. CV11 6NL) – Change of use to first floor to create 2 flats with external staircase and sitting area – at 10 High Street, Bedworth, Warks. CV12 8NF.

Former recycling depot put up for sale after plans submitted for 75 new homes A RUSHCLIFFE Borough Council owned depot in the sought after Nottingham suburb of West Bridgford is for sale with “strong potential for residential development.” A planning application has recently been submitted for the demolition of the site’s existing buildings and the construction of up to 76 new homes. Buyers have until noon on Wednesday 19th June to submit offers for the 4.7 acre site which is situated 0.5 miles from West Bridgford’s town centre and three miles outside of Nottingham. It is bound to the north, south and west by existing homes and Abbey Road Primary School and West Bridgford allotments are situated to the east. Ann Taylor, development director at Savills Nottingham, comments: “The redevelopment of the Abbey Road depot will create an exciting new community in the highly regarded neighbourhood of West Bridgford. We are anticipating a great deal of interest in the site.”

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Development Properties

IN BRIEF

Plot at Burnside, Rollestonon-Dove, Burton on Trent. Building plot for two-bed detached bungalow accessed via a private access road. Asking price: £117,950. Contact Foster Corley on 01283 226699 or email: swadlincote@fostercorley.co.uk

Barn and outbuildings at Cramptons Yard, High Street, Swaton, Sleaford NG34 0JP

Traditional barn and outbuildings with full planning permission (ref: 17/1235/FUL) for residential conversion to a five bed dwelling. Price: £150,000 plus VAT. Contact Pygott & Crone on 01529 414333 or email: Sleaford@pygott-crone.com

Conversion opportunity at Bromley Wharf Boathouse, Riley Hill, Bromley Hayes, Lichfield WS13 8HS Bromley Wharf Boathouse Riley Hill, Bromley Hayes

Results of SDL Auctions Graham Penny’s Leicester Auction BUYERS and sellers are reaping the rewards of another successful property auction as a variety lots went under the hammer at SDL Auctions Graham Penny’s Leicester auction in May, raising a total of £3.7 million. Cream of the crop was a flourishing Leicestershire garden centre, which sold for £930,000 from *guide price of £775,000+. The owners of Staunton Harold Nurseries & Garden Centre plan to take a 10-year lease back on the premises at an annual rent of £80,000, making this a rosy opportunity to cultivate a commercial property portfolio. The majority of lots selling under the hammer at the King Power Stadium were houses, with the first lot of the day getting the bidding off to a lively start. 69 Minehead Street, Leicester, a three bedroomed semi, sold for £114,000 from a guide price of £100,000+. The property, which requires some modernisation, is well placed for the city centre, DeMontfort University and The Royal Hospital, giving it both tenant and homeowner appeal. 30 Winchester Avenue, Leicester is also well placed both the university and hospital, making it an ideal rental property. The five bedroomed, three-storey villa has the potential to be converted to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and sold for £247,000 from a guide price of £235,000+. Similarly, 50 Fairfield Street, Wigston, is a four bedroomed terrace which could be used as an HMO, subject to planning permission and licensing. It sold for £135,500 from a guide price of £110,000+. One property which already has a successful history as an HMO is the vacant 71 Barras Lane, Coventry, which was sold on behalf of the university. The property has six bedrooms plus a self-contained studio flat on the top floor. It was sold, fully furnished and ready to let, at £405,000 from a £400,000+. Properties requiring renovation provide the potential to add value before selling on or letting to tenants and there were several lots of this type at the Leicester auction, including 30 Northfield Avenue, Wigston, an extended three bedroomed semi in a quiet location close to Wigston town centre, which sold for £150,000 from a guide price of £130,000+ and, further south near Market Harborough, 7 Main Street, Caldecott, which sold for £178,500 from a guide price of £150,000+. Two cottages have been knocked into one to create a detached home with a good-sized garden and countryside views. The auctions team are now inviting entries are now being invited for the next Leicester auction, to be held at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday 23 July.

Bond Wolfe Auctions celebrates first two events Unique opportunity for 3-4 bed residential conversion in a rural canalside location with three off-line moorings. Guide price: £750,000. Contact John German on 01543 419121 or email; Lichfield@johngerman.co.uk

Total value of contract awards declined in April Total value of contract awards declined by 2.1% in April despite a 26% increase in number of contracts awarded. The value of all construction contract awards in April 2019 was £5.2bn, a decrease of 2.1% on March. However, the number of contract awards increased by 26% in April, indicating the volume of projects awarded must be at a lower value than March.

THE UK’S NEWEST and fastest growing auction business is celebrating a sensational first four months. Bond Wolfe Auctions, which is based in Birmingham and the Black Country, has held its first two auctions since its launch in January 2019, offering 230 lots with an average success rate of 87% and raising just under £30 million – which makes it the Midlands’ leading auctioneer in 2019. Chief executive Gurpreet Bassi, who established the business with managing director Ian Tudor and marketing director Suzanne Randell, said that by any measure it had been a remarkable success story. “Our average success rate of 87%, which is way above the national average. “And to top it off, we have been appointed as the auctioneer for Birmingham City Council.” Bond Wolfe Auctions’ next sale is at its regular venue, The Holte Suite at Aston Villa FC, just off the M6 with its links into the national motorway network. It will kick off at 10.30am on Wednesday 3 July and entries are now being taken. Details are available from 0121 312 1212 or by emailing enquiries@ bondwolfeauctions.com

Mr David Smith (c/o: 39a Earlsdon Street, Earlsdon, Coventry CV5 6EP) – Erection of 4 pairs of semidetached houses (8 total) – at Church Road, Stockingford, Nuneaton, Warks. Mr J Di Marco (c/o Agent: Robert O’Callaghan, Ivy House, Church Street, Churchover CV23 0EW) – Erection of four-storey building to provide 9 two-bed apartments with car parking on ground floor – at land at rear of 32-35 Willis Grove, Bedworth, Warks.

Rugby Borough Mr Richard Johnson & Ms Jill Sinclair (c/o Agent: Richard Palmer, HB Architects, The Old Telephone Exchange, Albert Street, Rugby, Warks. CV21 2SA) – Erection of 6 dwellings – at Bush Hill Farm Caravan Site, Bush Hill Lane, Flecknoe, Wolfhampcote, Warks. CV23 8AX.

North Warks. Borough Maplevale Developments (c/o Agent: Mrs Ellie Jones, Macdonald Planning Consultancy, 58 Spon Lane, Grendon, Near Atherstone, Warks. CV9 2PD) – Outline planning application for 24 new dwellings – at land adjacent to 32 Church Road, Warton, Near Tamworth, Staffs. B79 0JN. Glover Properties Ltd (c/o Agent: Ray Evans, Croft Consulting Ltd, 30 Evans Croft, Fazeley, Tamworth, Staffs. B78 3QY) – Construction of 14 dwellings – at Delves Farm, Boulters Lane, Wood End, Near Atherstone, Warks. CV9 2QF. Aequitas Estates (Midlands No.2) Ltd (c/o Agent: John Bowles, Savills, 33 Margaret Street, London W1U 8LT) – Erection of industrial/ distribution facility including ancillary offices and associated access, car parking and landscaping – at land at Carlyon Road Industrial Estate, Atherstone, Warks. CV9 1LP.

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South Derbyshire District Owl Homes Ltd (c/o Agent: John Williams, The Studio, White Cottage, Astley, Near Stourport on Severn, Worcs. DY13 0RS) – Reserved matters application (ref: 9/2016/0162) for 34 dwellings with associated access, public open space, sustainable drainage and landscaping – at land adjacent to The Mandarin Chinese Restaurant, Egginton Road, Hilton, Derby DE65 5FJ. The Church Commissioners for England (c/o Agent: Mrs Jennifer Longstaff, Savills (UK) Ltd, 26 Coniscliffe Road, Darlington DL3 7JX) – Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site for 3 new dwellings – at The Old sawmill, Milton, Repton, Derby DE65 6EF. Mr Sellers (c/o Agent: LMG Design, 56 Iveagh Close, Measham, Swadlincote, Derbyshire) – Reserved matters application ref: outline application 9/2017/0014 for the erection of 4 semi-detached dwellings – at 9 Mount Road, Castle Gresley, Swadlincote, Derbyshire. Mr J Turner (c/o Agent: Mr N Astle, 36A Queen Street, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 9LZ) – Erection of 2 semi-detached bungalows – at 2 Yew Tree Road, Newhall, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 0NL.

County Council plans for growth in population and economy LEICESTERSHIRE County Council is highlighting the need to ensure that growth in the County’s economy and the scale of new housing planned are matched by new roads, schools, transport and other infrastructure needed to support development.

A council report, published last month, shows these are estimated to cost £600m over the next 25 years. It recommends continuing to press the Government for adequate funding, drawing up cost-sharing agreements with district councils and establishing a new team to coordinate activity. Byron Rhodes, deputy leader council said: “An ageing population and a rise in single-occupancy homes mean that Leicestershire, like other areas, is expanding. We are also the victims of our own success. Leicestershire is a popular place to live and set up business. “That’s why we’re planning for the future. Supporting communities is at the heart of this. And importantly, we’re working hard with partners to shape locations for new homes and businesses and ensure roads and community facilities are in the right place at the right time. “These demands come at a time when our budgets are exceedingly stretched. And currently, our capital pot has a funding gap of £58m. We’re investing scant resource to make sure new roads and schools come on stream but other investment is needed from districts and developers. Supporting residents is essential and we need the right level of funding to make sure new communities have the right facilities. “We hope that current discussions with Melton Borough Council about a cost-sharing agreement between the County Council and

the Borough Council in respect of the costs of building the Melton Mowbray Distributor Road and providing necessary schools in line with Melton’s new housing and population growth can be an example for the future.” Leicestershire’s population is projected to rise to 787,500 by 2041 – an increase of 107,000 (16 per cent) from 2016. Just under 200,000 new homes are set to be built in the city and county by 2050. The new team is due to cost around £500,000 a year and would help coordinate the County Council’s role in supporting and delivering growth. It would also help to secure millions of pounds of from the Government and developers to support infrastructure - costs which would otherwise fall on the local tax-payer. The County Council has bought land near Lutterworth to create 2,750 new homes, community facilities and business space near Lutterworth. The proposed 550-acre development includes around 1,000 affordable homes, over 100 hectares of green space, two new primary schools and would generate 2,500 jobs. This brings in millions of pounds of income for the County Council and also ensures the development is built to the highest environmental and ecological standards. A planning application has been submitted to Harborough District Council.

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ISG top the contractors league table for April with highest value of projects awarded ISG head the top contractors table for April 2019 awards thanks to eight contracts awarded at a total cost of £350 million.

TO P A housing led re-generation scheme in Camberley contributed £20 million to the total. ISG were closely followed by Kier Construction in second position, with 16 awards at a total value of £305 million, despite being top of the table for the rolling 12-month period. Value of Value of No. of No. of Rank Contractors projects Rank Contractors projects The latest edition of the Top 50 League Tables has been projects projects (£m) (£m) published by industry analysts Barbour ABI, which highlights the 1 26 ISG 350 8 Halsbury Homes Limited 37 1 Kier Construction Limited-Building UK 306 16 McAleer & Rushe Limited 35 2 2 27 number of contracts awarded and the total value. This month J Murphy & Sons Limited 230 2 Winvic Construction Limited 30 2 3 28 shows that the combined value of contracts awarded to the top VolkerFitzpatrick Limited 213 6 Faircloth Construction Limited 30 1 4 29 Siemens Limited 200 1 Wills Bros Civil Engineering 30 1 5 30 50 was £3.3 billion and a total of 145 projects. Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Legendre Construction (UK) 30 1 31 180 1 6 Contractor A/S Other notable contractors’ activity for April were J Murphy Taylor Wimpey 29 1 32 7 Willmott Dixon Construction Limited 130 6 Domis Construction Limited 28 1 33 & Sons Limited, who finished in third place with two awards Bowmer & Kirkland Limited 98 3 8 Interserve Plc 26 6 34 this month totalling £230 million. Works for the Trans Pennine Wates Construction Limited 93 5 9 CCG (Scotland) Limited 25 4 35 Balfour Beatty Group Limited 89 5 10 McLaren Construction Limited 25 2 36 Route upgrade for Network Rail contributed £200 million and BAM Construction 89 5 11 Benniman Limited 24 2 37 is expected to commence this quarter. Morgan Sindall were Geoffrey Osborne Limited 80 1 12 MCS Group Limited 23 2 38 McLaughlin & Harvey 75 3 13 particularly active, being awarded 10 projects at a value of £74 Redrow Homes Limited 21 1 39 Morgan Sindall Plc 74 10 14 Black & Veatch 21 1 40 million. Sir Robert McAlpine Limited 74 1 15 TSL Projects 20 1 41 Renew Holdings 70 1 16 Interestingly, none of the above contractors featured in the top Create Construction Limited 19 1 42 McGoff Construction 61 2 17 Construction Partnership UK Limited 19 1 43 three for the previous month of March 2019. The Mace/Dragados Galliford Try Construction 59 8 18 Barratt Homes 18 1 44 joint venture topped the March table thanks to their contract for Cape Plc 45 1 19 Spencer Group Limited 18 1 45 Henry Construction Projects Limited 43 2 20 Mace Limited 18 3 46 the Euston Super Station with a projected value of £1.65 billion. Buckingham Group Contracting Limited 42 3 21 Scottish & Southern Energy 15 1 47 In second and third place sat Multiplex Construction Europe Higgins Construction Plc 40 2 22 Bugler Developments Limited 15 2 48 Hill Partnerships Limited 40 3 23 Limited and Vinci Construction with contract award values of MGJV 15 1 49 Engie 39 7 24 Jehu Group 14 1 50 £350 million and £230 million respectively. Mears Group Plc 38 2 25 For the rolling 12-month period from May 2018 to April 2019, Totals taken from April 2019 • *Information taken from Barbour ABI database Kier Construction sit at the top of the table with a total of 154 awards totalling in excess of £2 billion. Wates Construction experienced a busy period with 46 awards at a value of £1.6 billion and Morgan Sindall were awarded 122 projects totalling just over £1 billion. Download the full report here: https://ubm.io/2JtDu12

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Green light for new 127-home development in Bolsover JONES HOMES will build 127 homes in Bolsover after acquiring a 16-acre site for development. Cavendish Park will sit next to Jones Homes’ existing Cavendish Grange blueprint off Oxcroft Lane, where 35 homes are currently being built. Jones Homes has secured planning consent for the new development and preparation works have now commenced on the site. As part of its planning agreement for Cavendish Park, Jones Homes will contribute in the region of £800,000 to support the local community and infrastructure as it grows.

DESFORD-BASED advanced manufacturing business, M J Products, has used a grant from the Leicestershire Collaborate project to purchase equipment which is proving to be a significant game changer for the company. M J Products was formed by engineer Mark Jackson in 2009. With over 25 years’ experience in the design and manufacture of products for handling Mark set up the business to design and develop a bespoke lifting solution, initially for Dunelm Mill. The business operates as a design and supply business creating bespoke solutions to companies including Euro Car Parts, Decathlon, Argos as well as Dunelm Mill with over 30 different products in their range designed to specific customer requirements. Mark brought manufacturing in-house in 2017 and one of the key drivers in doing this was the development for VanMate, a version of his products which uses an innovative light weight modular lifter. A Collaborate grant of £25,000 has helped towards the purchase of a press brake – sheet metal folding equipment – which means they can make VanMate in-house overcoming their challenges in sourcing repeatable and accurate folded parts from local suppliers, also reducing lead times and saving money in sub-contracting. The grant has also help towards the purchase of a new demo van fitted out with VanMate technology and company livery enabling them to demonstrate the new system on customer sites. It is already used by Euro Car Parts for daily delivery of 205 litre oil drums, reconditioned engines and gearboxes to customers across the UK. Mark said: “The funding has allowed me to invest in the business and develop a manufacturing infrastructure to enable growth. The new press break has enabled us to accelerate new product development and production. This is a very exciting time for M J Products as we get ready to showcase VanMate and our other products for the first time at the Commercial Vehicle Show later this month. “An increase in turnover on last year has meant we have employed one new person and we expect our new manufacturing facilities will allow us to grow through significant improvement in responsiveness, leading to an additional full time role. Without this funding it would have been a lot more difficult to move forward with our innovations. We already have an order worth £100,000 for VanMate and our turnover forecast for next year looks set to nearly double, nearing the £800,000 mark.”

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Work starts on improvements to Haymarket car park A £1.78m package of improvements is being made to Leicester’s Haymarket Car Park in order to make it safer, cleaner and easier for motorists to use. Work has begun on extensively repairing and revamping the ageing building, including re-laying large areas of the top floor outdoor deck and installing a weatherproof covering, drainage improvements, and structural repairs to the concrete and brickwork. New payment machines, better lighting, new electrics and improved CCTV will be installed to make the car park safer and faster for customers to use, along with new ANPR cameras. In addition, new surface-level pedestrian walkways will also be installed, along with new lines, signs and new larger parking bays. The project will be split in to several phases, the first of which begins on Tuesday, May 7, and which will see the top deck of Haymarket Car Park closed to the public to allow the work to get underway. Motorists will still be able to use the spaces on the covered lower level during the works. Signs have been put up in the car park advising users about the first phase of the project, and will carry updates on further phases. The improvements on the top deck are due to be completed by late summer 2019, after which it will reopen for public parking. Work then shifts to the covered level below, meaning some spaces on that floor will be unavailable while the repairs are carried out. The whole programme of works is expected to be completed by November 2019. A further phase of the plan will see two new lifts built and installed, to improve disabled access to the car park and improve connections between the car park and the Haymarket Theatre, shopping centre and adjoining planned Travelodge hotel development at Haymarket House. The lift works are due to take place from June 2019 to around May 2020. The programme of car park work is being carried out as part of Leicester City Council’s parking improvement plan to upgrade car parks across the city as well as taking into account the wider redevelopments in the area.

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Green light given to major development at former Derbyshire Royal Infirmary PLANS FOR 796 homes at the site of the former Derbyshire Royal Infirmary have been approved by Derby City Council. BJD Investors and Developers are behind the plans for a revised Nightingale Quarter, which were submitted in November 2018. The development will involve the construction of new dwellings and apartments, alongside the conversion of Wilderslowe House into 10 apartments and the conversion of 123-129A Osmaston Road into 12 apartments, as well as the alteration and refurbishment of The Lodge together with conversion and extension of the iconic ‘Pepper pot’ buildings on site into a cafe, exhibition/meeting space, and gym/fitness facilities.

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