March 2021 Leicestershire Builder Magazine by Michael Wilkinson

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Planning Permission Granted For New Leicester City Centre Homes SPECIALIST urban planning consultancy, Hybrid Planning & Development has secured permission for a new, six storey residential development in the heart of Leicester city centre.

Working on behalf of a private developer and alongside Leicesterbased architects, InkDrawn, Hybrid’s successful application will see the construction of 21 one and two bedroom apartments and associated amenities on a derelict, brownfield site on the corner of Jarvis Street and All Saints Road in the city centre. “Following a series of proactive negotiations with the local authority, including an effective preapplication process, we’ve been able to bring forward viable plans for a characterful new development that will complement the heritage of the area,” said Claire Day, director and co-founder, Hybrid Planning & Development. “The approved development at Architectural impression of the recently approved Jarvis Street will bring a vacant site new apartment scheme at Jarvis Street, Leicester. back into productive use, providing high quality homes for Leicester’s young professionals, postgraduates and new families. It will also restore the overall street pattern, which includes the locally listed and recently restored Great Central Railway Station as well as the former Generator House, thought to have been built to power the railway station,” concluded Claire. In addition to the 21 apartments, the new development will include a ground floor lobby, communal lounge, extensive cycle storage, refuse storage and visitor car parking. All apartments will be wheelchair accessible and in the framework of Building for Life standards. A fabric first approach will be adopted in

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William Davis Homes renews commitment to award-winning apprenticeship scheme

EAST MIDLANDS housebuilder William Davis Homes has confirmed the continuation of its awardwinning apprenticeship scheme, which has led to permanent jobs for hundreds of trainees. Covid-19 halted apprentice recruitment in 2020 as a temporary measure, but will resume when conditions allow.

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Pay VAT deferred due to coronavirus (COVID-19)

VAT deferral new payment scheme opens

Approval granted for hotel and flats complex in Leicester

IF YOU DEFERRED VAT payments due between 20 March and 30 June 2020 and still have payments to make, you can: •

pay the deferred VAT in full, on or before 31 March 2021 • join the VAT deferral new payment scheme – the online service is open between 23 February and 21 June 2021 • contact HMRC on Telephone: 0800 024 1222 by 30 June if you need extra help to pay You may be charged interest or a penalty if you do not: • pay the deferred VAT in full by 31 March 2021 • opt into the new payment scheme by 21 June 2021 • agree extra help to pay with HMRC by 30 June 2021

Pay your deferred VAT You can pay your deferred VAT in full by 31 March 2021. You do not need to contact HMRC.

If you want to join the new scheme The VAT deferral new payment scheme will be open from 23 February up to and including 21 June 2021.

If you’re on the VAT Annual Accounting Scheme or the VAT Payment on Account Scheme, you’ll be invited to join the new payment scheme later in March 2021. The new scheme lets you: • pay your deferred VAT in equal instalments, interest free • choose the number of instalments, from 2 to 11 (depending on when you join) To use the online service, you must: • join the scheme yourself, your agent cannot do this for you • still have deferred VAT to pay • be up to date with your VAT returns • join by 21 June 2021 • pay the first instalment when you join • pay your instalments by Direct Debit (if want to use

THE FORMER Leicester nightclub Krystals is set to be demolished to make way for a huge hotel and flats complex.

Detailed information is available at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ deferral-of-vat-payments-due-to-coronavirus-covid-19 the scheme but cannot pay by Direct Debit, there’s an alternative entry route for you) If you join the scheme, you can still have a Time to Pay arrangement for other HMRC debts and outstanding tax.

Instalment options available to you The month you decide to join the scheme will determine the maximum number of instalments that are available to you. If you join the scheme in March, you’ll be able to pay your deferred VAT in 11 instalments or fewer. The table below sets out the monthly joining deadlines (to allow for Direct Debit processing) and the corresponding number of maximum instalments (including the first payment):

If You Join By 19 March 2021 21 April 2021 19 May 2021 21 June 2021

Instalments Available 11 10 9 8

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create your own Government Gateway account (if you do not already have one) submit any outstanding VAT returns from the last 4 years – otherwise you’ll not be able to join the scheme correct errors on your VAT returns as soon as possible make sure you know how much you owe, including the amount you originally deferred and how much you may have already paid

Plans replace it with a 171 room hotel and a block of 142 apartments rising up to 14 storeys have been approved by Leicester City Council. The former club is in Church Gate, near the junction with the inner ring road. Developer Mabble Ltd will replace it with a 171 room hotel and a block of 142 apartments rising up to 14 storeys. The developer of the scheme, Mabble Ltd, has agreed to pay £325,000 towards improvements to sports facilities in the city including a new cricket pavilion at the St Oswald’s Road pitch in New Parks.

Jarvis Street apartments approval From page 1 construction, and for further energy efficiencies, photovoltaic panels will be installed to the flat roof. Design for the new development was developed by InkDrawn. Director, Daniel Nestoruk explains the design principles. “Jarvis Street in its current guise really detracts from its historic neighbourhood, so we were keen for our design to reverse this as well as celebrate the railway heritage. The new, six storey building is arranged within a triangular shaped block and has a tapered design with a flat roof. We particularly focused on the brickwork detailing and the material palette comprises a multi tone light grey brick with a contrasting darker grey brick to create a contemporary, industrial appearance. Large, floor-to-ceiling openings are included alongside balconies and inset terraces, meaning each apartment has its own private amenity space.”

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Hundreds of flats planned for former BSS HQ in Leicester

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PLANS FOR THE part demolition and conversion of Fleet House, in Leicester, to provide a residential scheme have been approved by the city council.

The proposals would see the construction of a four storey extension to Fleet House fronting Byron Street and the construction of five, 5 to 6.5 storey, buildings comprising 351 flats. This would include 120 studios, 211 one bed apartments, and 20 two bed apartments. The building, located opposite the Lee Circle multi storey car park, was previously the headquarters of the British Steam Specialties Ltd. The development would comprise of residential blocks that are arranged around the site facing Lee Circle, Fleet Street, Byron Street, Dryden Street, Old Milton Street and Wharf Street South. The central space would be used as a courtyard with shared open space for the occupiers. The development is aiming to be car free. Lee Contracts are the developers of the scheme.

William Davis apprentice scheme from page 1 There are currently 35 apprentices at William Davis Homes in a range of key trades including bricklaying, joinery, plumbing, electrical installation and plant mechanics. There are also three technical trainees – two trainee quantity surveyors and one management trainee – based at the company’s Loughborough head office. Gary Long, Apprenticeship Manager for William Davis Homes says: “Our apprentices are a major part of our workforce and our search for talented young people to join our apprenticeship scheme is ongoing. Most of our apprentices stay with us after they’ve completed their training, so this is a valuable way for us to find, recruit and retain the best tradespeople.” The housebuilder has been taking on apprentices since 1946 and the current apprenticeship scheme has been running since the 1960s. Over that time, around 500 people have been trained, with approximately 90% remaining employed by William Davis Homes after completing their training. The company invests heavily in its staff and has a predominantly directlyemployed workforce. It has won a string of top awards in recognition of the quality of its apprenticeship scheme. Ashley Rudd completed his apprenticeship as an electrician last year and is now employed by William Davis Homes. He was also the housebuilder’s apprentice of the year in 2018. He said: “If anyone is thinking of applying for an apprenticeship, I would advise them to go into it 100 per cent, ask questions and be prepared to make mistakes. Remember that you’re going to a work environment from school, so be prepared to step up your game. It’s been brilliant and now I have a trade and a full-time job.”

Latest phase of council house-building programme reaches completion NEW homes created in the latest phase of a major house-building scheme by Leicester City Council have been completed.

The five detached bungalows have been completed at Rosshill Crescent, Thurnby Lodge, including one designed to be accessible by people with disabilities. They are part of a project by Leicester City Council to deliver hundreds of affordable rental homes for families across the city. The first stage involves 29 new homes being built at six sites in the city, with more than 300 new council homes being created over the next few years. Three new homes at Ambassador Road, in Crown Hills – two semi-detached homes and one detached house – were completed last September, while in Selby Avenue, Humberstone, five new homes including two pairs of semi-detached houses and one detached house, are also nearing completion. Work is also progressing on council house building at sites in Netherhall and Beaumont Leys, which between them will create a range of semi-detached and detached homes, bungalows and wheelchair-accessible properties. The next phases of the scheme will see more new affordable rental homes being built at the former Saffron Velodrome site and on land off Lanesborough Road, in Rushey Mead, as well as work to identify further sites. Leicester assistant city mayor for housing, Cllr Elly Cutkelvin, (pictured) said: “This ambitious programme of building new council houses is essential in taking a step closer to meeting the city’s housing needs, and replacing stock lost to the Right To Buy scheme over the last few decades. “We are taking a lead role in creating this much-needed new affordable council housing. It is very encouraging to see this latest phase of work completed, meaning these homes can be brought into use.” Work at the five remaining phase one sites is due to be completed this year. At Brocklesby Way, in Netherhall, one detached house is being built, along with one wheelchair-accessible bungalow, while two new bungalows are due at a site at nearby Maplin Road. Twelve new homes in six semidetached pairs are being created at Felstead Road in Abbey Ward, which are due to be ready for occupation at the end of March 2021.

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Barns for conversion in Edwalton

Everything now under one roof

Leicester City Mr H Tailor (c/o Agent: Mrs Varsha Tailor, DT Designs Ltd, 74 Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) – Change of use from a house to 2 self-contained flats plus alterations – at 56 Brazil Street, Leicester LE2 7JA. Aimrok Leicester Investments Ltd (c/o Agent: Miss Claire Day, Hybrid Planning & Development Ltd, The Old Vyner Street Gallery, 23 Vyner Street, London E2 9DG) – Partial demolition and erection of a five-storey building behind the retained Albion Street and Chatham Street facades to provide 38 flats – at The Black Boy, 31-35 Albion Street, Leicester LE1 6GD. Mr Bernard Taruvinga (c/o Agent: Kunstler Designs Architect, 31 Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1RE) Change of use from offices to 10 one-bed studio flats – at 13 University Road, Leicester LE1 7RA. Mr V Joshi (c/o Agent: John Hackman, The Drawing Room (Architects) Ltd, 130 Moat Street, Wigston, Leicester LE18 2GE) – Subdivision of property into 2 onebedroom flats – at 126 Knighton Road, Leicester LE2 3TQ.

EMC Tiles relocates its growing Leicester operations to Wigston

SAVILLS are offering for sale two brick and tile barns with planning consent (ref: 18/00457/ FUL) to convert into two THE HALL Melton Road, residential Edwalton, Nottingham dwellings. FOR SALE PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL CONVERSION OPPORTUNITY

The barns – at The Hall, Melton Road, Edwalton, Nottingham - are located on the Bellway Homes new residential development known as The Hall.Offers in the Key Highlightsregion of £400,000 are invited. • Planning consent to convert two barns • Situated on a high quality new residential into two residential dwellings development Contact Phoebe Clark at Savills • Sought after high value residential area • Attractive and accessible location on 0115 934 8129 or email: pclark@savills.com

EAST-MIDLANDS BASED, EMC Tiles, continues its growth by recently acquiring its larger premises at +44 (0) 115 934 8050 Chartwell Drive Industrial Estate, Wigston, Leicester. SAVILLS NOTTINGHAM Enfield Chambers, 18 Low Pavement Nottingham NG1 7DG

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The new location suits the expansion of the business and facilitates the growth within the company as well as allowing EMC to bring everything under one roof, a business model that the company has perfected over the 40 plus years that it’s been trading. Company Chairman and Founder, Barry Slawson said: “We’ve been looking for the right site for a while but, it is hard to find the perfect location that facilitates our business. Finally, we found it. The new location will offer an exciting and new tile buying experience for all customers and trade and coupled with our growth we will be seeking to recruit experienced local people to join our Leicester team.”

Dr Richard Cantebury (c/o Agent: Jonathan Richmond-Saint, JRS, 61 Linden Drive, Leicester LE5 6AJ) – Change of use from HMO to 2 studios and 2 flats for student accommodation – at 88 Cedar Road, Leicester LE2 1FY.

The new location also allows for better distribution operations in Leicestershire and the surrounding counties with much needed precious space for stock that more than doubles their previous sites, currently located at Burgess Road and Saffron Lane, Leicester. The Trade Service Centre, for the first-time, will be able to facilitate the tiling tradespeople to browse the tile showroom while collecting the much needed materials and tools.

Leicester City Council (c/o Agent: Jonathan Pritchard, Stride Treglown, Treglown Court, Dowlais Road, Cardiff CF24 5LQ) – Change of use from resource centre to school – at Resource Centre, 70 Knighton Lane, Leicester LE2 8BE.

The award-winning showroom model, which is adopted throughout all their branches, will be showcasing the very latest in tile designs and tile fashion, with several wow factors within. Sales & Commercial Managing Director, Stephen Slawson said: “We are extremely proud of our achievements, especially this past 12 months with everything going on in the world today.”

Bromford Industries Ltd (c/o Agent: Ross Vintner, ARV Design Ltd, Flat 1/1, 46 Darnley Road, Glasgow G41 4NE) – New aluminium framed warehouse – at 129 Scudamore Road, Leicester LE3 1UQ. Saffron Lane Neighbourhood Council (c/o Agent: Mathew Humby, Ritchie & Ritchie LLP, The Manor House, Lichfield Street, Tamworth B79 7QF) – Construction of 31 dwellings with car parking and access – at land off Heathcott Road, Leicester LE2 6LL.

“We are fortunate to have a team of incredibly talented and experienced people, that all understand the principles of customer service and adopt our company philosophy. By staying true to the company’s dedication of bringing to the attention of our customers, the very best and latest that is available in the world of ceramics.” EMC Tiles is an example of how an established family-business can overcome the various challenges presented to them during this very difficult year. Maintaining the very best customer service possible, coupled with experience and knowledge, have brought the company to where it is today.

Hucknall development site for auction

Land 9 ‐ 11 South Street, Hucknall NG15 7BS

Guide Price £160,000 W A BARNES Estate Agents are offering for sale by online auction a residential development site with planning consent (ref: V2013/0021)for a three-storey block of 9 apartments. TO BE SOLD BY ONLINE AUCTION ON THE 11TH OF MARCH 2021

A residential development site with Planning Consent for a three storey block of nine apartments. Guide Price: £160,000.

• LOT 3

• CLEARED SITE

• TOWN CENTRE LOCATION

• JOINT AUCTIONEERS LITTLEWOOD & CO.

The cleared site – at 9-11 South Street, Hucknall, Notts. NG15 7BS – is being offered for sale by online auction on Thursday 11th March 2021. The Guide Price is £160,000 Contact W A Barnes on 01623 554084 or email: sales@ wabarnes.co.uk

Site of new Leicester school confirmed

THE DEPARTMENT for Education (DfE) has earmarked a 11.6 acre site near Beaumont Leys for a new 1,500-pupil school on the edge of Leicester.

As reported in the Leicester Mercury, documents lodged with Leicester City Council show the Oadby-based Lionheart Academy Trust is being lined up to run the proposed Beauchamp City Free School. Although a formal planning application has not yet been submitted, the DfE has indicated a three-storey building is planned for land off Ashton Green Road.The intention is for the school to serve the 3,000 home Ashton Green estate which is currently being built to the north west of the city in a project being led by the city council. The area to be developed, near the A46 Leicester Western Bypass, is currently used for farmland.

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Leics. industrial sector is a standout performer High Hope Property Ltd (c/o Agent: Ryan Astill, Astill Planning Consultants Ltd, 13 University Road, Leicester LE1 7RA) – Demolition of single storey extension, food store and boundary wall, and extension to provide a ground floor takeaway/ restaurant with ancillary areas – at 75 Carlisle Street, Leicester LE3 6AH. Neptune Construction Ltd (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects Ltd, Regent House, 7 Upper King Street, Leicester LE1 6XB) – Erection of 6 town houses with rear gardens – at land to the rear of The Sportsman, Finch Close/Park Rise, Leicester LE3 6SG. Mrs Sanjeewan Chand (c/o Agent: Mrs Varsha Tailor, DT Designs Ltd, 74 Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) – Change of use from HMO to 4 self-contained flats – at 278 East Park Road, Leicester LE5 5AY. Mr Harp Singh (c/o Agent: Paul Cleaver Architect, 1387 Melton Road, Queniborough, Leics. LE7 3FP) – First floor conversion including extension for apartments – at The Wyvern Arms, Kerrysdale Avenue, Leicester LE4 7GJ. Treasue HK Limited (c/o Agent: Mr Kulvinder Obhi, Stenton Obhi Architects, Office EU1, Science & Innovation Centre, Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes MK3 6EB) – Conversion of office on the second floor into 11 self-contained apartments (Re-submission) – at 44 Allied Place, Abbey Street, Leicester LE1 3TD. Mr Mehjabi Ali (c/o Agent: Ryan Astill, Astill Planning Consultants Ltd, 13 University Road, Leicester LE1 7RA) – Construction of 2 detached dwellings – at 37 Herongate Road, Leicester LE5 0AW. Park Tree Investments Group Ltd (c/o Agent: Jonathan Richmond-Saint, JRS, 61 Linden Drive, Leicester LE5 6AJ) – Change of use from former Police barracks to offices – at 301 Uppingham Road, Leicester LE5 4DG. Mr Ahmed (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects Ltd, Regent House, 7 Upper King Street, Leicester LE1 6XB) – Conversion and addition of ½ storey on existing garage at rear to create one-bed flat – at 36 Main Street, Evington, Leicester LE5 6DN.

LEICESTER’S annual indepth commercial property review published by Innes England has revealed a 63% increase in the take-up of Grade A industrial space - its highest ever recorded.

The review also showed a 34% increase in total industrial take-up in Leicester in 2020, a significant increase compared to the three per cent growth seen in 2019. The Market Insite report, which was presented virtually this year for the first time in its 14-year history, monitors trends in the regional property market focussing on Leicester, Derby and Nottingham. In Leicester, the 2021 report highlighted: • 63% increase in the take-up of Grade A industrial space and 34% increase in total industrial take-up • Significant increase in Grade A industrial availability with 2,385,000 sq ft available, a 41% increase from 2019 • Leicester’s investment performance was double that experienced in 2019, up to £363m • 44% of total investment was industrial closely followed by 34% of retail investment with supermarkets being the focus • Despite office availability being at a five-year high, as expected, office take-up dropped to a fiveyear low below 200,000 sq ft Peter Doleman, director at Innes England, said: “The industrial sector was the standout performer in 2020, and commercial property activity in Leicester was dominated by Grade A space industrial lettings, which account for 78% of transactions – showing that there was a demand from the big logistic operators.” Significant lettings in the year were 532,000 sq ft warehouse at Hinckley Park to Amazon, by IM Properties, followed by the 377,000 sq ft logistics development at Magna Park, in Lutterworth, to Armstrong Logistics and the 359,000 sq ft space at the Mountpark Bardon II scheme to Countryside Properties by Mountpark Logistics. Peter added: “It is becoming increasingly obvious that there is a need to differentiate between our more traditional marketplace and the strategic distribution sector, for the overall take-up figures are skewed by these large one-off transactions that could provide a rather false sense of security. “Importantly and beneficially the big logistic companies are an increasing phenomenon and a

significant driver of employment and development activity in our region. “As a sector, general online retail activity was around 51% higher than compared to 2019, which as a result produced a record year of take-up of circa 50 million sq ft.in the UK. Perhaps not unsurprisingly, Amazon took 25% of this, but for the first time there were 25 buildings over 500,000 sq ft that were built and occupied during the year. “Over the year we also saw an increasing number of enquires for smaller industrial units probably stemming from a growing number of new starts, but also modest expansions from a number of existing firms. Enquiries still come from a plethora of sectors but there is no greater demand being shown by distribution companies, than there is from manufacturers, which is encouraging.” The regional report also showed that there was a significant increase in Grade A industrial availability with 2,385,000 sq ft being available, a 41% increase from 2019. In terms of Leicester’s investment performance, this doubled from £182 million in 2019 to £363 million in 2020. The industrial sector alone was £161 million this year, which was close to the total investment in the whole of 2019. The Market Insite report revealed that out of the total investment in Leicester, 44% was industrial, closely followed by 34% of retail investment and then 16% of office investment. During the webinar, Innes England specified that Leicester’s increased investment performance was helped by two large deals including the £63 million Tesco at Beaumont Leys shopping centre and the £48 million sale and leaseback undertaken by Next, on its distribution units. Looking forward, Fosse Park is on course to open phase three in April 2021, with Next taking the unit intended for Debenhams. As expected, the pandemic has affected the East Midlands office market and despite office availability being at a five-year high, office take-up dropped to a fiveyear low below 200,000 sq ft. Leicester’s largest office transaction was E.ON acquiring 30,000 sq ft at The Rutland Centre. Other highlights for the city include Octopus Energy and CloudCall Group, both demonstrating their commitment to the city by acquiring additional space to complement their existing presence at Colton Square.

Student flats plan for Loughborough Ramada hotel

THE 88-BEDROOM Loughborough Ramada has been earmarked as a potential hall of residence.

Student Beehive,which already manages 450 rooms for students across the town, plans to create a complex with 122 rooms, common rooms, a cinema, a spa, a gym and conference and study areas.

Keepmoat acquires former colliery site

KEEPMOAT Homes has completed the purchase of the former Firbeck Colliery site from developer and regeneration specialist Network Space. Planning permission for a development of 400 new homes was granted by Bassetlaw District Council at the end of last year.

Residential development site in Newark

RICHARD WATKINSON & Partners are offering for sale a residential development site with planning permission (ref: 20/00317/FUL) for change of use of the existing building to 5 residential units plus the erection of 4 new terraced dwellings.

Residential Redevelopment site, 61 Mill Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4TU

O.I.R.O £450,000

Tel: 01636 611811

The property – at 61 Mill Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 4TU – is situated within the town centre conservation area. Offers in the region of £450,000 are invited. Contact Richard Watkinson & Partners on 01636 611811 or email: richardwatkinson@ richardwatkinson.co.uk

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Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Mr S Gohil (c/o Agent: Mrs Aida McManus, AM Planning Consultants Ltd, 17 Derwent Road, Stapenhill, Burton upon Trent DE15 9FR) – Proposed 152-bed hotel with leisure facility and spa – at Forest Hill Golf and Country Club, Markfield Lane, Botcheston, Leics. LE9 9FH. Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Harry Capstick, Planning Design Practice Ltd, 3 Woburn House, Vernon Gate, Derby DE1 1UL) Erection of office block and associated plant, pedestrian access and engineering operations – at Rare Ltd, Manor Park, Twycross, Atherstone, Warks. CV9 3RQ. ST Investments Ltd (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects Ltd, Regent House, 7 Upper King Street, Leicester LE1 6XB) – Conversion of first and second floor to 8 flats and insertion of roof lights – at 8A Station Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1AW. Mr & Mrs Varden (c/o Agent: Zoe Massey, Hayward Architects Ltd, 19 Station Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1AW) – Extension and alteration to agricultural and equestrian buildings to create 4 residential properties and erection of temporary mobile home – at land west of Kirkby Road, Barwell, Leics. Gladman (c/o: Gladman House, Alexandria Way, Congleton CW12 1LB) – Residential development for up to 140 dwellings with public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system – at land north of Hill Top Farm, Hill Top, Earl Shilton, Leics. Mr Richard Newey (c/o Agent: Fox Bennett, 6 Lewis Court, Thorpe Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester LE19 1SD) – Conversion of barns into 2 dwellings (Re-submission) – at New Parks Farm, Stapleton Lane, Kirkby Mallory, Leics. LE9 7QJ.

A PROGRAMME of ‘wise investment’ continues to help the local economy and Leicestershire County Council maintain and protect its services, despite insufficient Government funding.

A report to Cabinet sets out the council’s planned approach for commercial property investment for the next five years. Figures released in September 2020 show that the authority generated £7.1 million over the previous 12 months – an increase of 2.89 per cent. Overall, the developed properties owned by the council, produced a net return of 6.2 per cent, compared to the bank base rate of 0.3 per cent. Money generated by commercial property investments helps to fund frontline council services such as delivering social care for adults and children and fixing and preventing potholes, helping relieve some of the demand pressures facing critical services. Councillor Byron Rhodes, cabinet member for finance and property, said: “Our portfolio of properties is performing well, as is demonstrated by the swift takeup of our new industrial units at Airfield Business Park in Market Harborough and Apollo Business Park in Coalville.

Nailstone site for 6 dwellings

ALEXANDERS Estate Agents are offering for sale a residential development site with planning consent (ref: 18/01288/FUL) for six dwellings. Residential Development Site Main Street, Nailstone

The development site – at Main Street, Nailstone – has been sympathetically designed to mirror the village vernacular. Offers in excess of £700,000 are invited. Telephone Alexanders on 01455 291471 or email: mbsales@alexanders-estates. com

“We are committed to investing in projects which help boost the local A6 economy, whether they be new A47 builds or extending those already in M69 existence. A6 “The revenue A5199 such projects generate is more important than ever in M1 these difficult times and is allowingA427us to continueB6047 to invest in vital frontline services.” Harborough Road Market Harborough A43 A4304 A6 managed ‘investment properties’ in the form The council has owned and A508 A5 of existing farms Kettering estates for many years, to Leicester aid Lane local A14 M6 industrial and county A14 Rugby economic development and to generate revenue and capital returns to the council. The income stream this provides increases the council’s financial M45 A43 resilience at a time when government funding has decreased, but demand Harborough Road for frontline services has increased. A45 M1 A45 The council’s current property portfolio includes: Northampton • A new 100,000 sq. ft building at Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park – creating a new HQ for tech firm The Access Group. The building was handed over to The Access Further Group ininformation November. The Access Group’s fit-out works programme is All enquiries the sole agents APB end of March, at which point it will move in. due toviacomplete at- the – rp@apbleicester.co.uk • Reg Pollock Airfield Business Park in Market Harborough – the council James Phillips - jmp@apbleicester.co.uk expanded the site by 80,000 sq. ft to offer industrial units to let, creating more than 200 jobs. Nine of the 12 units have now been let, one is under offer Conditions under which these details are issued and in solicitors’ hands and the other two have These particulars are issued on the distinct understanding that all negotiations are conducted through APB. The property is offered subject to contract and it still being available at the time of enquiry. No responsibility or liability can be accepted for any loss or expenses incurred in viewing, nor any injury. Any persons expressions of interest. viewing should exercise due diligence during the course of inspection. APB are unable to warrant that the property is free from hazards or complies with any Health & Safety legislation. APB for themselves and for the vendor/lessors/licensors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that: (i) the • current Apollo Coalville – offering 40,000 sq.partftof any offer or particulars are sent out as aBusiness general outline only forPark guidance of in intending purchasers/lessees/licencees and do not constitute, nor constitute contract; (ii) all descriptions, dimensions are approximate and given for guidance purposes only and all necessary permissions for use and occupation, including Town Planning, and informationunits on Rating Assessments and other details 120 are given jobs in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers/ industrial and creating is thriving, with most units lessees/licencees should not rely on them as statements or representation of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (iii) No person in the employment of APB has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property; (iv) all now occupied. Fourteen units have been let, with another two in information on the availability of mains services is based upon information provided by the vendor/lessor/licensor and all statements regarding service installations, including apparatus and fixtures and fittings, do not warrant the condition or serviceability of the items referred to as no tests have been carried out; (v) All prices solicitors’ The(vi)final unit 4,600 sq. ft. islossavailable and rentals quoted are exclusivehands. of VAT (if applicable); APB will not be liableof in negligence or otherwise for any arising from the usevia of thesethe particulars. council’s agents. Leicester

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JA Recruitment Solutions (c/o Agent: Jayesh Vaja, 1078A Melton Road, Syston, Leicester LE7 2NN) – Change of use from Police Station to 9 self-contained flats plus construction of second storey extension – at Welford Road Police Station, 2 Houlditch Road, Leicester LE2 3FE.

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THE LUTTERWORTH EAST housing development will not be ‘called-in’ the Secretary of State has decided. In July 2020, Leicestershire County Council’s plans for 2,750 new homes, community facilities and employment space to the east of Lutterworth were approved by Harborough District Council’s planning committee. In September 2020, South Leicestershire MP Alberto Costa and Lutterworth Town Council requested that the planning application be ‘called-in’ for review by Government. But on 9 February 2021, Harborough District Council were informed that the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, the Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP, would not be ‘calling-in’ the application. The 550-acre development, known as Lutterworth East, will be on land east of the town and the M1, and would include over 100 hectares of green space – approximately half of the site – two new primary schools and employment space to create around 2,500 jobs. It is expected that 1,260 of the new homes will be built by 2031 and the rest after 2031. Approximately 40% of the new housing will be affordable homes to help people struggling to find a property to buy or rent.

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BARBOUR: Subdued levels of activity in January but certain sectors shone Leicestershire County Council (c/o Agent: Mrs Georgina Doyle, Pegasus Group, 4 The Courtyard, Church Street, Lockington, Derby DE74 2SL) - Residential development for up to 55 dwellings – at land north of Barton Road, Barlestone, Leics. Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Miss Lizzie Beresford, Marrons Planning, 2 Colton Square, Leicester LE1 1QH) – Development of 6 detached dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping (Re-submission) – at The White Swan, 47 High Street, Stoke Golding, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 6HE.

Melton Borough Mr & Mrs Arnold (c/o Agent: Hayward McMullan Architects Ltd, 67 Burton Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 1DL) – Proposed conversion of existing dwelling to form 2 dwellings – at Headland Farm, 36 West End, Long Clawson, Leics. LE14 4PE.

Harborough District Long Brothers Ltd (c/o Agent: Paul Myers, Matthew Montague Architects, The Cheese Factory, Longford Lane, Longford, Derby DE6 3DT) – Demolition of agricultural buildings and erection of 4 dwellings – at land at Elms Farm, Glen Road, Newton Harcourt, Leics. LE8 9FH. Mr Sebastian Barnett (c/o Agent: Linzi Melrose, CC Town Planning, Newton House, Northampton Science Park, Kings Park Road, Northampton NN3 6LG) – Outline application for development of approx. 15 units comprising B2, B8 and E(g) Use Classes – at land OS 3073, Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leics. Mr J Dunn (c/o Agent: Robert O’Callaghan Architects, Ivy House, Church Street, Churchover, Rugby CV23 0EW) – Subdivision and alteration of dwelling, conversion and extension of ancillary buildings to form 4 dwellings and gardens – at Kilworth Turn, Kilworth Road, Swinford, Leics. LE17 6BQ. Mr R Turner (c/o Agent: Andrew Adshead, Planapp, Vision House, 119 Factory Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0DP) – Prior approval for proposed change of use of office to 4 dwellinghouses – at The Offices, Manor Farm, Walton Road, Kimcote, Leics. LE17 5RU.

THE TOTAL VALUE of contract awards in January 2021 was £4.3 billion, a decrease of 12% on December 2020 and also10% lower than the monthly average in 2020 which was £4.8 billion.

The latest edition of the Economic & Construction Market Review from industry analysts Barbour ABI, highlights levels of construction contract values awarded across Great Britain. Sector analysis shows that the total value of infrastructure projects reached £500 million in January, which is 57% lower than December 2020. The total value of contract awards for industrial were also low compared to recent figures, in January the total value was £600 million which is a decline of 24% compared to December 2020. However, there was significant activity in the warehousing sub-sector. Two of the top four overall contract awards in January were warehouse projects – including the £125 million Next Warehouse in South Elmsall Yorkshire, and the £100 million Uniserve Distribution Centre in Suffolk. Planning in January was also strong in the industrial sector with a total of £700 million new approvals. The hotel leisure and sport sector saw exceptional activity with £1.8 billion of approvals – major projects included the £1.3 billion Olympia Redevelopment in London, a £250 million Gateshead Quays Redevelopment in the North East, and the £350 million Manchester Arena project in the North West. Commenting on the figures, Tom Hall, Chief Economist at Barbour ABI and AMA Research said, “The planning environment maintained activity in January, continuing its recent trajectory at lower than average levels. Those hoping for a bounce in activity as we leave the EU will be disappointed; clearly the Covid-19 pandemic remains the main factor suppressing activity. Meanwhile it is positive to see some life in the Hotel and Leisure sector with record planning approvals over the last quarter.” Download the full report here: https://bit.ly/3aXPIuJ

Greenfield residential development opportunity for 280 houses INNES ENGLAND are inviting offers for a 23.66 acre residential development site with Outline Planning Consent (ref: 18/00056/OUT) for 280 houses.

Clifton West Site - Land at Barton Field, Clifton, Nottingham NG11 8SU GREENFIELD RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY BID DATE 15th MARCH 2021

The land – Clifton West Site, Barton Field, Clifton, Nottingham NG11 8SU – is situated adjacent to the highly regarded Clifton Village. It comprises former playing fields and agricultural land. Offers are invited on a conditional or unconditional basis for the entire site by • Situated on the western fringes of Clifton approximately 5 miles south west of • Low density family housing bordering open countryside and ancient woodland Nottingham city centre • Adjacent to the highly regarded Clifton Village 5pm on 15th March 2021 in • c. 23.66 acre former playing field/agricultural land • Excellent road and public transport connections • Outline planning consent for in the region of 280 houses accordance with the Best Bids • Served by a range of amenities and community facilities letter contained in the Online Information Pack. For more information, contact Craig Straw at Innes England on 0115 924 3243, mobile 07967 680964 or email: cstraw@innes-england.com

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Mr Chris Riddle (c/o Agent: William Lloyd, DLP Planning Ltd, 4 Abbey Court, Fraser Road, Priory Business Park, Bedford MK44 3WH) - Erection of 60 leisure lodges for occupation on a non-continuous basis, renovation and conversion of existing barns to form a leisure suite including gym, swimming pool and ancillary spaces including staff accommodation, renovation and alteration of the existing Clubhouse, erection of a new maintenance facility, alterations to the grounds including changes to the golf course and construction of lakes for leisure and ecological purposes, and ancillary works – at Woolfox Golf and Country Club, Hardwick Farm Lane, Empingham, Rutland PE9 4NJ. Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Mark Bassett, Freeths LLP, Cumberland Court, 80 Mount Street, Nottingham NG1 6HH) – Roadside services and recharge centre, comprising 8-pump petrol filling station, supporting retail unit and canopy, 4 electric charging stations, drive thru coffee shop, access, drainage, parking and landscaping – at land north of A47 Duddington Way, Uppingham, Rutland.

NW Leicestershire District Fleet Auction Group (c/o Agent: James Clark, Pegasus Planning Group, 4 The Courtyard, Church Street, Lockington, Derby DE74 2SL) – Formation of development plateaus and access road in association with proposed employment development – at Unit 1 Stephenson Industrial Estate, Telford Way, Coalville, leics. LE67 3HE. John Gillespie Sales Ltd (c/o Agent: Andrew Large Surveyors Ltd, The Estate Office, Staunton Harold Hall, Melbourne Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1RT) – Change of use to 6 apartments and one dwelling, external alterations, erection of cycle and bin stores and provision of landscaping – at Kilwardby House, 6-8 Kilwardby Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 2FU. Mr S Stewart (c/o Agent: Mr Lee Alesbrook, Lifestyle Architectural Services, 19 Victoria Road, Coalville, Leics. LE67 3AG) – Residential development of up to 6 dwellings with garages and associated infrastructure – at Pipeyard Lane Works, Pipeyard Lane, Newbold Coleorton, Coalville, Leics. LE67 8PJ.

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Ullesthorpe site for 9 dwellings HOWKINS & HARRISON are offering for sale a site with outline planning permission (ref: 18/01577/OUT) for 9 dwellings with no affordable housing allocation.

The site – at Ashby Road, Ullesthorpe, Near Lutterworth, Leics. - extends to 2.53 acres and is located between a small residential development and a playing field. The Guide Price is £950,000. Residential Development Site Contact Howkins Harrison on 01788 564680 or email: Andrew.pinny@ Ashby & Road, Ullesthorpe, Lutterworth, Leicestershire howkinsandharrison.co.uk

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PLANS TO convert the former Leicester International Hotel at 57 Rutland Street in Leicester to student flats have been approved by the city council. The scheme will see the building transformed into 425 studio flats and 10 five-bed flats to accommodate 475 students. A gym, cafe and creative workspace are also to be included. The 1950s building, which was for a time a Freeman, Hardy & Willis Office Block, was converted to a hotel in the 1970s. It has been empty since 2009.

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Builders’ Problems SOLVED Matthew Blythin (c/o Agent: DHA Planning, Eclipse House, Eclipse Park, Sittingbourne Road, Maidstone ME14 3EN) – Erection of warehouse, workshop, office and amenities building along with associated works – at land off Cartwright Way, Bardon Hill, Coalville, Leics. LE67 1TA. Mrs Deborah King (c/o: 3 Private Road, Off Standard Hill, Hugglescote, Coalville, Leics. LE67 3HJ) - Erection of up to 2 dwellings – at land at 3 Private Road, Standard Hill, Hugglescote, Coalville, Leics. LE67 3HJ. Mrs Fiona Palmer (c/o Agent: Mark Blood Building Design, Manor Farm House, London Road, Shardlow, Derby DE72 2GR) – Extensions and alterations to Village Hall, provision of additional off-street parking and re-siting of existing children’s play area – at Village Hall, Moira Dale, Castle Donington, Derby.

Oadby & Wigston Mr Prowse (c/o: David Wilson Homes East Midlands, Coalville, Leics. LE67 1GL) – Outline application for demolition of agricultural buildings and the residential development of up to 650 dwellings, a new local centre and community facilities, land for employment uses, a primary school site, public open space, children’s play landscaping and drainage infrastructure, together with a link road through the site connecting the existing Welford Road roundabout with the Phase 1 development – at land east of Welford Road, Wigston, Leicester.

COVID-19 and the administration of JCT contracts PROBLEM:

I am an Architect working in private practice. For administering contracts, I use the JCT. Given the current pandemic, in your opinion, what is the best contract mechanism for administrating pandemic related additional cost claims made by contractors?

Michael Gerard

RESPONSE:

If you mean how best can an Architect or contract administrator manage additional cost claims caused by the pandemic, then I would need to look at the specific details. That said, back in April 2020, the JCT published a helpful guide titled: ‘Coronavirus (Covid-19) and JCT Contracts’ (https://corporate.jctltd. co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Coronavirus-Covid-19-and-JCTContracts-v3.pdf). The guide flags up the difference between the virus per se and the public health matters enacted by the Government’s intervention, each project will need to be considered on its own facts in relation to the contractual position. The guide then summarises the groups of delays that projects may come under:

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

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The virus, prior to Government intervention, causing a shortage of labour and materials, different working or by delay of a Statutory Undertaker carrying out statutory obligations;

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The virus, both before and after Government intervention, causing a shortage of labour and materials, different working or by delay of a Statutory Undertaker carrying out statutory obligations and compliance with the requirements of site operating procedures (“SOP”); and

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The virus after Government intervention, causing a shortage of labour and materials or by delay of a Statutory Undertaker carrying out statutory obligations and compliance with the requirements of SOP.

Some of the delays in the groups may be grounds for a contractor to claim a delay, but others will not be. Additionally, contracts such as the JCT IFC and Standard Form have listed relevant events, but the JCT MW does not – the only requirement for a contractor to do under the JCT MW is to give notice to the CA if it becomes apparent that the contract works will not be completed by the Date for Completion and that the contractor is not culpable for the delay/s, although the contractor will not have a claim for loss and expense as the delay was not occasioned by the employer. © Michael Gerard 2021

Blaby District Mr James Perry (c/o Agent: Lance Wiggins, Landmark Planning Limited, 10 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 7 dwellings with associated access, garaging, parking and landscaping – at 43 New Street, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4GT. Cillrua Care Limited (c/o Agent: Andrew Vallis, 4 Wayside Drive, Oadby, Leicester LE2 4NU) – Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of replacement office accommodation outbuilding – at Ty Gwyn, 2 Hall Walk, Enderby, Leicester LE19 4AH.

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Developer cash secured to support new facilities Charnwood Borough Trustees of JDC Sansom Companies Pension Ltd (c/o Agent: Gordon White & Hood) – Change of use of former public conveniences to a mixture of uses – at Closed Public Toilets, Stonehill Avenue, Birstall, Leicester. Mr G McHugh (c/o Agent: David Granger Design Ltd, The Old Cottage Hospital, Leicester Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1DB) – Erection of 2 dwellings and associated works – at land at Swan Street, Seagrave, Leics. LE12 7NQ. Mr Parag Majithia (c/o Agent: Hayward Architects Ltd) – Conversion of a single storey garage and a two-storey workshop into 3 independent living units for adults with special needs – at Sheila Mee Place, Britannia Street, Shepshed, Leics. McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Ltd (c/o Agent: ESP Design Ltd) – Discharge of condition 3 of P/19/0862/2: Demolition of existing buildings and structures and erection of a retirement village comprising three-storey building containing 48 flats, communal lounge and guest room, plus 12 bungalows, car parking and landscaping – at Clearview Farm, Unit 11 Loughborough Road, Quorn, Leics. Mr Somani (c/o Agent: HSSP Architects Ltd) – Demolition of derelict former taxi office and accommodation including garage block and construction of new four-storey apartment building comprising 16 one and two-bed flats – at 144 Nottingham Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 1EX. Leeja Properties (c/o Agent: Andrew Moore) – Change of use from A3 to a mixture of A3 ground floor and C3 first floor with the creation of 4 one-bed flats (Resubmission) – at 1183 Melton Road, Syston, Leicester LE7 2JT. Mr Markham (c/o Agent: Landmark Planning Limited, 10 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Erection of 2 detached houses and 8 terraced houses with parking, landscaping and access, following demolition of existing buildings – at 746A Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester LE4 8BD.

OVER £17M of housing developer cash was collected last year to help fund new school places, road improvements and other important community facilities.

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The figure features in a new document setting out how much money Leicestershire County Council has used, sought and received from developers. This shows that during 2019/20, the council has also: • invested nearly £5.5m in creating extra classrooms or refurbishing 22 schools, buying new books and equipment at 25 libraries and wide-ranging road improvements, including traffic calming, cycle schemes and junction changes • negotiated another £10m • secured £45m of contributions over the next five years – this is allocated to projects and includes over £30m for education New homes are needed across Leicestershire – with the community facilities required costing many hundreds of millions of pounds over the next 15 years - and the council works closely with developers to agree contributions from them known as section 106 agreements. Councillor Trevor Pendleton, cabinet member for strategic transport, said: “Leicestershire is growing – and it’s important we invest in the future. “Securing funds from housing developers is a vital part. Not only does it reduce the burden on the tax payer and the pressure on our budget, it ensures that the right schools, roads and more are in the right place at the right time. “By shaping where hew homes are built, focusing on the environment and putting the right infrastructure in place to support communities and generate employment, we’re building for tomorrow.” The Government now requires all councils in England to publish an Infrastructure Funding Statement each year detailing payments made through section 106 agreements and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). Download a copy from: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/sites/default/files/ field/pdf/2021/2/3/LCC_Infrastructure_Funding_Statement_2019-2020%20 FINAL.pdf

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TEN NEW commercial and industrial buildings are set to be built on land to the South and West of Priory Business Park, on Wistow Road, Kibworth Harcourt.

Section 106 contributions have been agreed for local highways improvements. Clowes Developments are behind the plans which would provide 8,891 sq m of space.

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Mr William Winterton (c/o Agent: Landmark Planning Limited, 10 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Erection of 7 dwellings for use as holiday lets with associated parking, cycle storage and amenity space – at The Former Isolation Hospital & Toll House Site, Meadow Lane, Syston, Leicester LE7 1NR. Brooksby Melton College (c/o Agent: Melton Borough Council) – Consultation from Melton Borough Council, seeking consent for the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of development at the site comprising 70 dwellings and associated infrastructure (Outline consnet 19/01371/VAC) – at Spinney Campus, Brooksby Melton College, Melton Road, Brooksby, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 2LW. Dr Jaspal Swalli (c/o Agent: Quorn Plan Services) – First floor extension over accommodation wing at rear of care home to provide 10 additional bedrooms, including internal alterations and re-organisation of existing rooms – at 57 Ashby Road Central, Shepshed, Leics. LE12 9BS. Mr Paul Gadd – Erection of a new community hall and associated parking, landscaping and community garden (Variation of condition 4) – at Grange Park Centre, 22 Knox Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 2UP. Mr Chowdhury (c/o Agent: Robert Powell) – New construction to provide 4 flats over three floors together with associated waste and cycle storage – at 26 School Street, Loughborough, Leics.

Rugby Borough Mr Habib (c/o Agent: Rebecca Walker, Chapman Design LLP, Lelleford House, Coventry Road, Rugby, Warks. CV23 9DT) – Change of use of the upper floors to 2 flats – at 1 High Street, Rugby, Warks. CV21 3BG.

Corby Borough Mr D Wright (c/o Agent: Wardell Armstrong LLP, 41-50 Futura Park, Aspinall Way, Middlebrook, Bolton BL6 6SU) – Outline application for the development of an employment park comprising up to 43,000 sqm B2 use, with all matters reserved apart from access – at Storefield Group Ltd, Land off Centrix Business Park, Napier Road, Corby, Northants.

Affordable homes plan given go-ahead

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PLANS TO CREATE 38 affordable homes in Market Harborough have been approved.

Harborough District Council’s planning committee approved plans for 38 affordable homes and the demolition of existing bungalows, in Naseby Square, at its meeting on 16 February 2021. The Council’s revised planning application stated that the site should have 100% high-quality affordable homes. The scheme will also provide significant Section 106 funding (developer contributions for projects and community infrastructure) in the local area. Last November, Harborough District Council’s Cabinet agreed that it would sell Council-owned land at the site to Platform Housing Group which owns the rest of site. The Council said it is refocusing its priorities in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Naseby Square housing redevelopment scheme will create 38 new homes, at a former garage site owned by Harborough District Council along with land that is currently owned by Platform Housing Group. Platform Housing Group worked very closely with those customers of Naseby Square who would be affected by any redevelopment and has successfully relocated all those customers to other Platform Housing accommodation of their choosing. Platform Housing will continue to ensure that all remaining residents of Naseby Square are kept fully informed with the redevelopment as it progresses.

Long-term retrofit strategy needed to combat failing Green Homes Grant scheme, says FMB THE POOR take up of the Government’s Green Homes Grant scheme (GHGS) demonstrates the need for a longerterm strategy to upgrade our existing homes to make them greener and more energy efficient, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to disappointing GHGS statistics published in February. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “The Government will not succeed in achieving its Green Industrial Revolution with a short-term plan like the Green Homes Grant scheme, which February’s figures show is putting off both builders and consumers. The Government needs to think bigger and bolder and back a long-term National Retrofit Strategy, that sets out an ambitious delivery plan to cut carbon emissions from all our homes, and the Budget is the perfect opportunity to do so.” Berry concluded: “The Government will clearly be disappointed that a scheme designed to create 100,000 new jobs has fewer than 1,000 building companies on board. A flash in the pan policy doesn’t give small builders the confidence they need to invest in the necessary accreditations and training. That household applications for grants peaked in October is concerning and suggests the negative press around this scheme is taking its toll.”

Work to get underway on new Outwoods visitor centre

WORK WILL soon start on creating a visitor centre at the Outwoods in Loughborough.

Charnwood Borough Council is converting the former ranger’s cottage into a visitor centre and café at the ancient woodland site. Plans for the project were approved at a plans committee last year however, the Covid-19 pandemic put the project on hold until this year. It is now hoped the centre will be completed by the end of this summer. Cllr Jenny Bokor, lead member for Loughborough said: “I’m pleased this project will be starting soon. The cottage has been largely unused for many years and it will be great to see it transformed into a new visitor centre and improve the facilities for everyone who visits the Outwoods. Estimated costs to create the centre are around £130,000 and a private operator is being sought to manage it.

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JOHN GERMAN Estate Agents are offering for sale £69,950 a building plot at Westfield Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 0BG. Located on the outskirts of the popular town of Swadlincote, this building plot is in a desirable residential area and is accessed via a private driveway off Westfield Road.

The plot has Outline Planning Permission (ref: 9/2018/0734) for a two-bed detached bungalow with an integral garage. The asking price is £69,950. Contact John German Estate Agents on 01283 512244 or email: burton@johngerman.co.uk

Site for 4 semis in Fleckney ANDREW GRANGER & Co are offering for sale a 0.172 acre development site with Outline Planning Consent (ref: 20/00031/OUT) for the erection of four semi-detached properties adjacent to 1 Victoria Street, Fleckney, Leics. LE8 8AZ. The Price Guide is £375,000. Contact Andrew Granger & Co on 01858 431315 or email: sales@ andrewgranger.co.uk

Approval for Leicestershire solar farm

A NEW solar farm will be created in Rugby Road, Cotesbach, after the scheme was granted approval by Harborough District Council’s planning committee.

It will generate green energy equivalent to nearly 7,000 homes and save approximately 6,810 tonnes in CO2 (carbon dioxide) emissions every year – the equivalent of removing more than 1,500 standard cars from the road each year. Lightsource SPV 112 Limited is behind the proposals.

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Mastic Asphalt Screed: Creating a Sound Substrate James Browning (c/o Agent: Matt Whatley, CMI Architecture, 11 Warren Yard, Wolverton Mill, Milton Keynes MK12 5NW) – Reserved matters application relating to 04/00240/OUT for the erection of 87 dwellings – at Priors Hall Park Development Site, Stamford Road, Weldon. Haverhill Properties (c/o Agent: Budworth Hardcastle, 38 Booth Lane South, The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN3 3EP) – Change of use from office use to residential – at 23 Medlicott Close, Corby, Northants. NN18 9NF.

East Northants Stable Hire (c/o Agent: Eric Cleaver, Marric Chartered Surveyors, 7 Furnills Close, Raunds, Northants. NN9 6LJ) – Erection of a vehicle maintenance workshop – 242244 Bedford Road, Rushden, Northants. NN10 0SE. Wilkinson Farming Partnership (c/o Agent:Mrs Emily Brown, Emily Brown Architectural, 43a West Street, Kings Cliffe, Peterborough PE8 6XB) – Proposed 5 new dwellings with two drive accesses and parking – at land adjacent to The Crown Inn, Main Street, Glapthorn PE8 5BJ. Tata Steel (UK) Ltd (c/o Agent: Sean Rooney, Harris Lamb, Grosvenor House, 75-76 Francis Road, Birmingham B16 8SP) – Conversion of four disused agricultural buildings into 4 residential dwellings – at Manor Farm, High Street, Twywell, Northants. NN14 3AH. Jack & Jill Nursery (c/o Agent: Jon Sidey, Sidey Design Architecture, 10 Market Square, Higham Ferrers, Northants NN10 8BT) – Residential development for 3 dwellings including access and amenity – at Jack & Jill Nursery, Moor Road, Rushden, Northants. NN10 9TP.

Rushcliffe Borough Mr C De Falco (c/o Agent: Jamie Foot, JF Planning Associates, 45 Bakehouse Lane, Ockbrook, Derbyshire DE72 3RH) – Conversion of ground floor two-bed apartment to 2 one-bed studios – at Numbers 11 to 13, Melton Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham.

Ahead of the start of their Permascreed webinar events, Simon Downey, area business manager at IKO Plc, explains the advantages of using mastic asphalt in comparison to cementitious screed to create a solid substrate. When installing a flat roofing system on either a new build or refurbishment project, contractors must ensure a sound, solid substrate is created prior to applying the chosen waterproofing system.

In many new build and refurbishment projects, mastic asphalt is often a preferred option to traditional cementitious screeds, as it offers advantages both at design stage and during installation, and creates a solid foundation for any subsequent roof build-up.

Mastic Asphalt Considerations There are a number of key considerations to make prior to applying the chosen waterproofing system on the roof, and although it may seem like a small detail within the overall project, the correct specification of mastic asphalt screed can be vital to the success and durability of the roof. Traditional cement screeds have been used for many years, yet, mastic asphalt alternatives have many advantages which are becoming increasingly appealing to specifiers and contractors alike. Alongside its quick and easy application, mastic asphalt is a flame free application, which is advantageous in many settings, particularly on occupied refurbishment projects. The versatile qualities of mastic asphalt means it can be used in both refurbishment and new build projects, and can create the perfect substrate for warm roofs, cold or inverted roof build-ups. Almost any waterproofing solution can be laid on top of mastic asphalt, which can be used to provide drainage falls or level out an uneven deck before the next element of the roof is installed. Mastic asphalt is seamless and quick curing. Only a handful of manufacturers’ products, including IKO Permascreed, can be trafficked within hours after application meaning contractors can continue the roof build-up the same or next day, limiting any delays on site.

Green Construction The growing need to create zero carbon buildings combined with BREEAM requirements, a preference for local and responsible sourcing of labour and materials. and the Considerate Constructors Scheme, mean it is increasingly important to establish greener approaches to construction. This is why mastic asphalt is often the preferred choice for specifiers and building owners because the UK mastic asphalt is the first industry in the world to achieve the CarbonZero™ standard. IKO, for example, has been offsetting the carbon footprint of mastic asphalt projects for more than a decade, using internationally approved carbon credits.

Substrate Preparation Prior to applying mastic asphalt screeds, very little preparation is required, the roof just needs to be swept clean and surface dried. Mastic asphalt screeds can provide a temporary waterproofing solution for the roof prior to applying the specified waterproofing system, meaning that the building can be in the dry without undue delays. Consideration just needs to be given to detailing items such as rainwater outlets, abutments and penetrations.

Winter Working Working during the winter months can present its own challenges, and can potentially affect application and drying times of cementitious screeds. Because mastic asphalt screed is hot applied and simply just needs to cool before it can be trafficked, in

most circumstances, it will be cool and ready to use within an hour of application, compared to days if not weeks with traditional cementitious screeds – especially during winter months when drying out times will be extended because of the inclement weather. Mastic asphalt screed solutions are sometimes referred to as a ‘fit and forget’ solution, as it is quick cooling and can be covered almost straight away. Because cementitious screeds are more porous than mastic asphalt, it can cause issues during the drying period if wet weather is predicted. On some occasions, contractors have erected tarpaulins on site to try and keep the cementitious screed as dry as possible, which as a result, creates further costs and project extensions. The minimum thickness of a mastic asphalt solution is also less than a cementitious screed, typically 10 mm compared to 60 or 70 mm meaning weight savings and less product to get to site. Mastic asphalt can arrive on site hot in purpose built hot charge tankers capable of holding up to 18tonnes of material, or contractors can prefer to re-melt blocks on site. With cementitious screeds, best practice would also require a site visit to ensure there is five per cent or less moisture content within the screed prior to the waterproofing layer being applied, especially during wetter, winter months. This causes time delays and extra cost, which is eradicated with mastic asphalt as once it has cooled sufficiently, contractors will be safe in the knowledge it will provide an excellent bond.

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Mr Oscar Briggs (c/o Agent: Nick Grace, GraceMachin Planning & Property, 2 Hollowstone, The Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1JH) – Outline planning application for up to 45 dwellings – at land south and east of Hollygate Lane, Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire.

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SHOULER & SON are offering for sale a three-bed detached house standing on a good sized plot, which requires modernisation. The property – 2A Parnhams Close, Nether Broughton, Leics. LE14 3HF – has front and rear gardens and a single garage. The Guide Price is £249,950 and there is no chain. For more information, contact Shoulers on 01664 410166 or email: housesales@shoulers.co.uk

Mr Parma Somal (c/o Agent: Andrew Martin, Longworth Associates Ltd, 15 Woodbank Drive, Nottingham NG8 2QW) – Conversion of building, including the existing post office space, to one flat and one dwelling – at Tollerton Post Office, 45 Melton Road, Tollerton, Nottinghamshire NG12 4EL. Mr T Faulks & Mr P Frost (c/o Agent: Stone Planning Services Ltd, 9 Yardley Close, Swanwick, Derbyshire DE55 1EP) – Outline planning application for the demolition of existing industrial buildings and construction of 5 houses and garages – at A E Faulks Ltd, The Wharf, Main Street, Hickling, Notts. LE14 3AJ. Mrs Jacky Cripwell (c/o Agent: Mark Young, Bower, Mattin & Young, Unit 23/24 Beechfield House, Winterton Way, Lime Green, Macclesfield SK11 0LP) – Change of use from a paddock for stabling, horse exercise, poultry and the storage of farm equipment, materials and feed to a residential development consisting of 4 detached dwellings and associated garages and landscaping, plus demolition of existing large storage barn, timber horse stables and sheds – at land west of Grange Farm, Moor Lane, Bunny, Nottinghamshire.

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A NEW INDUSTRIAL business park currently under construction near Thurlaston, Leicestershire is already proving so popular that half the units have been secured off-plan in a series of transactions completed by Chartered Surveyors and Property Consultants, Wells McFarlane.

Situated just outside Thurlaston village, to the south west of Leicester, Manor Business Park will see the creation of 11 new units, representing almost 21,000 sq ft light industrial/warehouse space. Currently under construction and scheduled to finish between Easter and summer, Wells McFarlane has been pre-marketing the park’s first phase, comprising five units, all of which have now been let. Jason Hercock, Director at Wells McFarlane, has negotiated the deals. “Manor Business Park is easily accessible and offers excellent, brand new facilities for businesses looking to expand or relocate to a semi-rural setting. We began marketing the first phase at the end of last year and experienced such a high volume of interest that we were able to secure tenants for all five units off-plan.

Impression of the new industrial units under construction at Manor Business Park, Thurlaston, Leicestershire. “With good connections to the motorway network, dedicated parking and high-speed fibre broadband, it’s not surprising that businesses choosing to relocate to Manor Business Park are specialists in technology, logistics and light manufacturing.” A former agricultural site of disused buildings, units at Manor Business Park are being constructed with a secure steel portal frame, insulated green cladding and energy efficient lighting. With gated access and CCTV, each unit also includes a separate private office. Jason continued: “Despite the pandemic, the appetite for smaller industrial units has clearly not diminished, which is all good news for the local economy. We’ll be releasing the next phase in the coming weeks and this will comprise units from 1,453 sq ft to 2,045 sq ft. We encourage those considering a move to register their interest now to avoid missing out.” Manor Business Park is situated off Enderby Road, Thurlaston, just 4.5 miles from the M1/M69 junction.

Building plots Building plots for sale with outline plan off Edward Street,Village Albert Village, Derby in Albert

HOWKINS & HARRISON are offering for sale a plot with Outline Planning Permission (ref: 17/01582/ OUT) for 6 dwellings. The land – Off Edward Street, Albert Village, Derbyshire DE11 8ER – has consent for 3 four-bed detached houses, 2 threebed semi-detached houses and one three-bed detached house. No mains services are connected. Price Guide £350,000. Viewings are strictly by appointment – contact Anna Meynell at Howkins & Harrison on 01530 877977 or email: anna. meynell@howkinsandharrison. co.uk

Construction begins at Royal Mail’s 840,000 sq ft parcel hub in Daventry

Construction of a major, new Royal Mail parcel hub is underway in the East Midlands at the Daventry International Rail Freight Interchange (DIRFT). Once complete, the new hub will be the size of more than ten football pitches and have the capacity to process over 1 million mail items per day, making it the largest Royal Mail parcel hub in the UK. The Royal Mail parcel hub is being built by industrial property company, Prologis UK.

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Innes England strengthens asset management team COMMERCIAL property expert Innes England has promoted Matt Howson to director after five successful years working across a range of property sectors in the East Midlands.

Now championing the business’ contracts with household names such as The Co-operative Group, Matt commenced work as a chartered surveyor and then became an associate director for the company in 2018. His rise through the company has seen him manage commercial property and land, across various sectors, on behalf of regional and national clients whilst Matt also advises clients on the acquisition, disposal, rent reviews and lease renewals of various property portfolios. Matt said: “It’s an honour to mark five great years at Innes England with this much-appreciated promotion. Since joining back in 2016, I’ve enjoyed helping the company to grow both our team and also our client base. “I’m delighted to have been given this opportunity to progress and can’t wait for the new challenges and responsibilities it will bring. “2020 was a challenging year for everyone, especially landlords and tenants, so helping people to navigate that difficult time was a priority for us. 2021 has continued in similar fashion however I’m looking forward to continuing to help our clients and driving the business forward.” Gary Woodward, director at Innes England, added: “Throughout his time at Innes England, Matt has been invaluable in growing the business and the glowing reviews he gets from clients speak for themselves. “Matt has led the way in offering support and adding value over the last 12 months and we’re delighted with his contribution, both on current accounts and in acquiring new business.” Matt Hannah, managing director at Innes England, said: “It is incredibly rewarding when a member of the team grows with the business. Matt is an excellent surveyor and advisor, and we are delighted to promote him to a director. Matt builds strong relationships with clients and the team, and is a positive contributor to the business.”

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Surge in Cowboy Customers:

Duped tradespeople taken for up to £1.7bn last year • • • •

Home improvements customers withheld payments and threatened to destroy reputation of hardworking tradespeople to get discounts OVER 5 MILLION people in Britain have quoted a tradesperson for a project without ever intending to go through with it Over a MILLION Brits have unfairly criticised work or threatened bad reviews of a home improvement project to receive a discount Almost 2 MILLION Brits have withheld payment to a tradesperson after work completion to try and drive down their prices

Ben Dyer, co-founder of Powered Now, discusses the tactics used by Brits to take advantage of their tradespeople and discusses the impact this has on their finances THE WORK of rogue traders and cowboy builders is infamous in the UK, with TV shows and newspaper stories regularly covering the shady dealings of tradespeople trying to take unsuspecting customers for a ride.

According to new research however, 2020 was the year of the ‘Cowboy Customer’, as home improvements customers across Britain screwed tradespeople out of over a billion pounds of their hard-earned cash in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. As we reach the end of the stamp duty holiday, many will be settling in their new homes in spring. In light of this, it is predicted that there will be a surge in tradespeople falling victim to sly customers as they try to unfairly bag the cheapest work possible for their new homes. Mobile billing service Powered Now has commissioned nationally representative research to reveal some of the most common underhand tactics used by customers when dealing with tradespeople:

between £776m to £1.75bn of revenue for the UK’s trades has been frittered away, purely through bogus quotes and ruthless measures to win discounts. To discuss the financial implications that this has on the tradespeople of the UK, Ben Dyer, co-founder of Powered Now, discusses the problems faced by honest tradespeople when dealing with customers across Britain: “We hear back from tradespeople on a daily basis that they are frustrated by the hoops they have to leap through in order to receive their fair payment. We of course recognise that there are horror stories about rogue traders, but we do believe that British tradespeople are amongst the most qualified in the world. They too have to adhere to some of the most stringent regulations going, making them some of the best builders on the global market. “There are a number of underhand tactics and unjust actions carried out by customers across the country that are also commonplace, and we wanted to provide support to trusted tradespeople across the UK who do a great job, day in day out, particularly in the midst of the Coronavirus crisis. “In this new year and third national lockdown, tradespeople are still doing their best to cope during the pandemic in which they are providing much needed economic stability by working throughout the lockdowns. The focus should be shifted to shine a light on the great work that tradespeople do the majority of the time, and not the unfortunate, less than satisfactory work that is completed in the absolute minority of cases”.

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Over 5 million (5,038,000) Brits have quoted a tradesperson for a project with no intention of going through with it • Over 1 million (1,282,000) Brits have unfairly criticised work done during a home improvement project or threatened bad reviews in order to receive a discount • Almost 1.5 million (1,743,000) Brits have withheld payment to a tradesperson after the completion of work to try and drive down the price • Over 2 million (2,496,000) Brits have forgotten about an appointment and been out when the tradesperson has arrived at the agreed time A recent survey of tradespeople by Rated People also found that the most common issue experienced by tradespeople was homeowners withholding payments in order to rush through the transaction of a property or to drive down the price after the work was completed. According to Checkatrade, the average daily rates for tradespeople in 2020 was as follows: • Plumber - £347.50 • Electrician - £225 • Handyman - £200 • Kitchen Fitter - £150 With so many people agreeing to use the time of tradespeople for services they know will not be ultimately required, Powered Now estimate that

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More funding to remove unsafe cladding THE SECRETARY of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced an extra £3.5 billion for the removal of unsafe cladding in high rise buildings. The funding is for high-rise residential buildings of 18 metres and above, or those with six storeys or more, in England.

Mike Robinson, the British Safety Council’s Chief Executive, commented: “We are pleased the Government has, at last, listened to ours and many other peoples’ much-repeated call that leaseholders should not have to pay to remove unsafe cladding, which is an existing fire problem not of their making. Leaseholders and tenants are already paying unaffordable sums for 24/7 fire wardens, to patrol their buildings and ensure they are safe. While the announcement will provide some reassurance to residents of high-rise properties, more pace must now be injected into this work. It is scandalous that four years after Grenfell, we are still talking about removal of unsafe cladding.” Further action on fire safety is also necessary if we are to avoid any more tragedies like the one at Grenfell Tower in 2017. This funding does not cover properties below 18 metres or six storeys, that have some form of unsafe cladding, where leaseholders will still need to pay for its removal. Neither does the scheme provide financial support to people whose buildings have fire safety issues for reasons other than cladding, such as balconies on a building that have been built with flammable material. It is the role of the state to ensure people are safe in their homes. The Grenfell fire highlighted failures across the whole supply chain from design, cladding manufacturers, construction, fire safety and building occupation. As part of our charitable purpose, the British Safety Council is calling for effective fire safety regulation in the built environment, whatever the height of building, because it is good for business and will deliver a public benefit. While high rise buildings have specific problems, more work is required in building construction more generally. Mr Robinson concluded: “I am hopeful that the Fire Safety Bill will be enacted without any further delay, so that we can avoid more tragedies like Grenfell.”

Apartments planned for Leicester’s former Black Boy pub AIMROK Holdings have submitted plans to transform the former Black Boy pub at 31-35 Albion Street, Leicester.

The proposals would see the site partially demolished and a five storey building erected behind the retained Albion Street and Chatham Street facades to provide residential accommodation. The building would comprise 38 apartments consisting of a mix of studios and one bed flats.

City centre print works to make way for student flats complex PLANS TO build a city centre block of student flats on the site of a Leicester print works have been approved.

Developer Kane Tang’s scheme is for a complex of 48 student rooms, six storeys high, to replace the printers in Marble Street, Leicester.

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Leicestershire BUILDER Magazine • MARCH 2021 • Tel: 01530 244069 • EMAIL: INFO@BUILDERMAGAZINES.CO.UK

Big birthday for local company Work starts on new housing development Mather Jamie celebrates 30th anniversary in Asfordby

CONSTRUCTION WORK has started on a new housing development which will see 55 new homes available to the community in Asfordby in 2022.

‘The Willows’ development, which is three miles from Melton Mowbray, is a partnership between Midlands-based developer Deeley Homes (part of the Deeley Group) and social housing and care organisation emh group. It is the first time the two organisations have worked together on a development, which will provide a mix of social rented, shared ownership and market sale homes. The scheme will see more than two thirds of the houses delivered as affordable homes, contributing to targets in the East Midlands, while supporting the demand for homes of this type in Asfordby and surrounding communities. Deeley Homes partnered with emh group to purchase the site and detailed planning permission was granted for the development in June 2020. Fifteen of the homes will be sold privately under the Deeley Homes banner, emh group is also developing its first market sale units here as well as shared ownership and rented accommodation to meet demand on the housing register. The developers have committed to making a range of improvements in the area near the development to make the area safer and enhance infrastructure for the community. This includes improving highway safety outside the nearby primary school, upgrading local bus stops, providing bus passes and travel packs to new residents and also contributing to libraries and secondary education provision in the area.

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Market Harborough affordable homes plan given the go-ahead PLANS TO create new affordable homes in Market Harborough have been approved.

LOUGHBOROUGH BASED Commercial and Development specialists, Mather Jamie, is celebrating its 30th company anniversary and attributes its longevity of success to the strength of its relationships with clients, partners and staff.

The company is very optimistic heading into 2021, having secured the mandate to act as the commercial property agent for over 150 retail, office and warehouse units in major UK wide business parks and advising on the sale of over £200million of land for commercial development. The company was instrumental in building a bridge over the M1 at junction 21, which unlocked the potential to build 4,200 new homes at New Lubbesthorpe, a leading residential development for Leicester and Leicestershire. Mather Jamie originated from the merger of the only Loughborough commercial agents, Armstrong Mather and agricultural and development surveyors, Jamie & Partners back in February 1991. Following a recent restructure the firm is now run by a management team that includes Managing Director Robert Cole and fellow board directors Andrew Bamber, Alex Reid, Gary Owens, Amy Biddell and Gary Kirk. Based on Weldon Road in Loughborough, the company employs a team of 30 specialists and, over its long history, has grown its reputation based on delivering expert advice, a director led service, a thorough understanding of the market and customer needs. Mather Jamie has four specialist divisions focused on development land planning and agency, selling and letting commercial and agricultural property and land, and coun-

try estate management which also involves the letting of residential properties within the portfolio and renewables advice for large scale solar projects. The company is highly respected by landowners and agents, who appreciate Mather Jamie’s approach towards the confidentiality and sensitivity of buying and selling land that often requires total trust and discretion during negotiations with developers. Commenting on the anniversary, Managing Director Robert Cole said, “We are understandably very proud to have reached this milestone in our company history, particularly given the challenges of the last 12 months. “We remain fortunate to have built the level of financial stability and market confidence required to navigate through two recessions as well as periods of economic upturn, and with a strong pipeline of development projects at various stages of completion. “We remain highly optimistic about Mather Jamie’s future demonstrated by our significant and continual recruitment drive for bright young talent to complement our existing professional team.” During 2020 the team were responsible for over £100m of land sales, including 151 plots at Keyworth, Nottingham to Redrow Homes plc and 400 plots at Ripley, Derbyshire to Bellway Homes plc. Mather Jamie are the retained agent at Hugglescote Grange, a 2,000 unit sustainable urban extension located to the south east of Coalville. The team delivered two land sales during 2020 to housebuilders Redrow Homes plc and Bellway Homes plc, which together offer the potential to deliver 400 new family homes. Further fully serviced residential plots will be offered to the housebuilder market in 2021.

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Leicestershire BUILDER Magazine • MARCH 2021 • Tel: 01530 244069 • EMAIL: INFO@BUILDERMAGAZINES.CO.UK

Barratt and David Wilson Homes boost wildlife with more nature friendly housing and new £1m initiative LEICESTERSHIRE developers Barratt and David Wilson Homes and wildlife charity RSPB are raising the bar for nature friendly housing across the country by announcing a new goal for their ongoing partnership.

By 2023 Barratt and David Wilson Homes will further prioritise wildlife on all new developments by creating dedicated space for local biodiversity conservation, installing a range of wildlife friendly features and following expert RSPB advice. Beyond 2023 the goal is to have at least 10% more wildlife habitats in and around developments, delivering a clear biodiversity net gain across the country. Within two years every new development will be provided with the guidance and tools to include wildlife friendly features into its public open spaces including plans to create climate resilient landscapes. More trees will be planted each year and it is transitioning to become peat free. Every new show home garden will follow strict RSPB guidance which prioritises wildlife through specialist planting and landscaping, with at least 50% of the gardens to receive special RSPB commendations. Many of the new developments will also feature more hedgehog highways and swift nesting sites. Back in 2018, parent company Barratt Developments became the first housebuilder to target 10 cities around the country with swift nesting bricks developed with the RSPB. Having already installed hundreds of the swift bricks now its goal is to install several thousand around the country. As part of the ongoing partnership, Barratt Developments is also investing £1m in an exciting new project with the RSPB to support people to help nature thrive in their gardens, balconies and eventually their community greenspaces. Launching in spring 2021 and called Nature on Your Doorstep, the project will deliver the resources, connections and inspiration that will empower people to create their own havens for wildlife where they live. The project will focus on the development of digital resources and an online community that brings people together to share their stories, tips and advice on the best ways to look after nature near them. With local nature habitats in serious trouble and 40 million birds having vanished from the skies in the last half century, every community has a role to play in tackling the ecological and climate emergency. The actions taken for nature by individuals or communities together, such as welcoming wildlife into gardens or greenspace, will make a really big difference.

Nottingham property developer acquires Worksop landmark A NOTTINGHAM property developer has acquired a prominent Worksop landmark with a view to transform the building into 13 high-spec one-bed apartments.

ALB Group, which has made its name converting large, disused buildings into residential and commercial properties throughout the Midlands and the north, has completed the acquisition of Worksop Magistrate’s Court on Peter Street – and Managing Director, Arran Bailey, who secured the building for an undisclosed fee, is confident that it has all the qualities needed for a residential conversion. The firm recently won the prestigious title of ‘Developer of the Year’ at the 2020 East Midlands Bricks Awards.Building work will begin as soon as planning has been granted, with a view to the new apartments hitting the market in the summer of 2022.

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