Hundreds of defibrillators donated by housebuilder to help Covid-19 fightback BARRATT Developments Plc has donated 400 defibrillators from its sites across the UK to help in the fight against coronavirus. The company has donated the defibrillators, usually used on its construction sites, to St John Ambulance. Amongst the contribution are 22 defibrillators from Coalville-based David Wilson Homes East Midlands, which have been distributed to the health and first aid charity. St John Ambulance is now on the frontline supporting people and communities through coronavirus, helping to take the strain from the NHS. It has started a nationwide appeal – called Take the Strain - to source desperately needed equipment to help it in the vital role it is playing, including 1,000 defibrillators. Responding to the call for help, the country’s biggest housebuilder has committed to donating the defibrillators from all its sites - an estimated 400 worth more than £300,000. As part of its response to support the fight against coronavirus, Barratt Developments has also donated £100,000 to the NHS Charities Together appeal. NHS Charities Together supports 250 NHS charities across the UK collectively, giving money every day to the NHS so that people can stay well for longer and get better faster. It also plays a key role in mobilising volunteers to support NHS staff and support mental health, community health and ambulance trusts. These moves follow an earlier initiative last week from the housebuilder to donate personal protective items, including thousands of high quality FFP3 face masks, gloves and hand sanitiser, to local NHS hospitals and social care services across the country.
Simple loans welcome, but grants needed for post-lockdown recovery, says FMB THE CHANCELLOR’S announcement of a simple micro loan scheme shows that he has listened to the concerns of local builders who have struggled to access affordable finance during the lockdown, said the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). However, with many small to medium-sized (SME) construction sites still shut, an SME Support Fund that issues grants, instead of loans, is needed to help builders get back to business once lockdown ends. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “The Chancellor has listened to local builders’ concerns about cashflow, raised by the FMB, and brought forward a simple loan scheme for viable firms. This marks a positive step when just 4% of builders were able to acquire credit through previous schemes.” Berry concluded: “Cashflow is currently builders’ biggest headache because many construction sites remain shut. The combined challenges of accessing scarce materials, working safely in a client’s home, and protecting the health of the construction workforce, has left many firms unable to continue bringing income in. An SME Support Fund in England, and Northern Ireland, similar to the ones in Scotland and Wales, is needed to issue grants and ensure that these firms can hit the ground running post-lockdown. Builders, and the construction industry, will thrive if they are able to reinvest their profits back into the economy, rather than paying back a loan.”
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Help for businesses
New Bounce Back Loan Student Residential Development Site Scheme to be launched in May
Student residential developmentFOR site SALE in Leicester
Full planning consent for 47 student flats Situated in the heart of Leicester City Centre
Freehold purchase price: Offers in excess THE CHANCELLOR has launched a new 100% government-backed bounce back loan scheme for of £650,000 small businesses which will open for applications on Monday 4 May: •
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Small businesses will be able to borrow between £2,000 and £50,000 from an accredited lender and access the cash within days For enquiries and viewings please contact: The government will pay any fees and interest for the first 12 Joe Reilly Englandas providing lenders with a 100% guarantee months, Innes as well 0116 255 5455 for the loan jreilly@innes-england.com No repayments will be due during the first 12 months Loans can applied for online using a short and simple form Nickbe Hammond Colliers International The new07717 scheme will run alongside the existing Coronavirus 652 778 Business Nick.Hammond@colliers.com Interruption Loan Scheme, and the Government is taking additional steps to ensure lenders can process applications including changing the viability tests 0116quickly, 255 5455 innes-england.com so that all a bank needs to assess is whether a business was viable pre-coronavirus.
47 Clarence Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1a3RW INNES ENGLAND are offering for sale development site with full planning consent (ref: 20162286) for a seven storey building comprising 47 student self-contained flats. The site – at 47 Clarence Street, Leicester LE1 3RW – is priced at offers in excess of £650,000. For more information, contact Joe Reilly at Innes England on 0116 255 5455 or email: jreilly@innes-england.com
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For further information, please contact the Planning & Development Department on:Tel: 01858 439 090 Email: planning@andrewgranger.co.uk Established in 1989, East Midlands property experts Andrew Granger & Co. are a wide multi-disciplinary consultancy featuring residential sales and lettings, commercial, rural and professional services. Offering a high quality and affordable service, Andrew Granger & Co. have the expertise and experience to assist with Planning and Development queries across the Midlands and further afield. www.andrewgranger.co.uk
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How to manage your cash flow through a crisis
Help for businesses
CASH FLOW is something that we see day in, day out as an issue for small businesses and sole traders. There’s no getting away from the fact that it is a real dampener on your business, if not catastrophic. It needs to be addressed quickly.
DUE TO the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation the government have introduced some extra help for businesses that pay tax (VAT, PAYE/CIS, Corporation Tax). These are:-
Here, Rick Smith, Managing Director of Forbes Burton business rescue and recovery consultants explains how to keep your cash flow in check through a crisis.
VAT that is due for payment in April, May and June
What can cause cash flow problems? CASH FLOW stumbling blocks are of course common, especially within the contracting sector. The sad reality is that more than half of SMEs, in general, don’t survive longer than five years and poor cash flow is a very good indicator of things going downhill. If a small business is to survive its early years, cash flow needs to be tackled head-on. Taking a step back and considering your options for improving this situation can work wonders. Often stemming from bad debts, cash flow problems usually exist because of those niggling debts that can’t be recovered. Unfortunately, many contractors and those starting out in the construction trade have to seek help to avoid defaulted payments, and things can quickly spiral out of control if action isn’t taken. It’s not just new businesses that struggle, either. Anyone can suffer from cash flow problems.
How do I protect myself from cash flow problems in a crisis? IT MIGHT sound obvious, but you should always have credit control systems in place to collect any money that is owed from customers. There can be no doubt that prioritising the efficiency and effectiveness of this system is important, especially if your company is in its early and most vulnerable stages. This is often the time when your reputation doesn’t precede you yet, contracts are hard to acquire and funding is critical. In times of national crisis, however, it could be more challenging to recover debts that are owed to you. By now you should have at least looked into the Business Support Fund that the government has provided for businesses affected by Coronavirus. If you’re eligible for financial assistance, it’s certainly a good idea to take advantage while you can and take some pressure off of your cash flow. Many companies simply need to set aside time to administer reminder emails and letters, and to pass anything overdue to recovery firms quickly. The sooner this kind of action is taken, the better. Improving your cash flow is all about urgency. You should also be aware of the number of debtors you have at any given time; keeping cash flow in mind will help to keep your business operating day-to-day. As well as this, it’s advisable to set a debtor’s book limit appropriate to your business’ capacity. Once this limit has been reached, you could ask new customers to pay in advance. This ensures that you aren’t adding more debt to the business, and only needs to be introduced in the short term until your debtors are cleared. Another option is to invoice for a percentage of the fee upfront for some or all of your customers.
Where do I start? STARTING on the right path to better cash flow can seem daunting, but is worth it in the long run when no gaps are evident in your business and you aren’t losing sleep over these matters.
The Government have said that you can defer payment of any VAT that should have been paid in April, May and June. You have up to 5th April 2021 to pay this. You do not need to speak to HMRC or ask for permission to do this. Just don’t pay it. If you normally pay by Direct Debit, then cancel the Direct Debit or else HMRC will take the payment as normal. PAYE/CIS, Corporation Tax and VAT due before April 2020 (so now overdue) or after June 2020. These need to paid in full, and on time, as normal. However, HMRC have said that if you cannot pay these on time you need to contact them to discuss the possibility of a time to pay plan and they will treat each company on a case by case basis.
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Building Plot Adjacent to Gable House High Street
RICHARDSON SURVEYORS are offering for sale a building plot adjacent to Gable House, High Street, Ketton PE9 3TA. Ketton, Ketton, PE9 3TA
£750,000
The plot has full planning permission for a spectacular modern home screened from the front and making the most of its surroundings with the extensive use of glass to the rear with a southerly aspect.
Many directors and small business owners simply feel that they don’t have enough hours in the Building Plot Adjacent to Gable House High Street day and assume that they can catch up with bookkeeping later. This is often the root cause of Ketton, Ketton, PE9 3TA cash flow problems as small issues go undetected until they evolve into big problems – the sooner The plot has full planning permission for a spectacular modern home screened from the front and making the most of its surroundings with the the issue is caught, the more likely it can be addressed. extensive use of glass to the rear with a southerly spect. The proposed property extends to It is so important to put a few hours aside to work on your company rather thanaapproximately 537 sqm (including garage) 5780 sqft, for your with the lap/swimming pool and sauna adding a further 109 sqm (1173 sqft). company. If you are experiencing cash flow problems then you are not alone. This especially rings A rare opportunity to purchase a lovely mature true if businesses are still within the first few years of company incorporation. These first years building plot adjacent to Gable House, a Grade II Listed property, which forms part of Ketton Grange. Extending to approximately 1 acre the plot has a tend to be a huge learning curve. southerly aspect and extends to the edge of a lake.
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Great care and consideration was taken during the planning process to consider the setting, which the new home will sit. The retaining of an old stone wall which is to be extended, combined with the mature trees and the pillar gated access into the site, shields the contemporary design of the property. In all the plans provide for 642 sqm, plus store, of accommodation over 2 floors. There is extensive use of glass, especially to the rear, to allow plenty of natural light and the aspect towards the lake can be enjoyed.
IT’S VITALLY important to have a plan in place to protect your cash flow, especially in the middle of a national crisis.
It can sometimes be difficult to plan your future in the short and long term, so professional help is often what is needed and there are many ways it can be remedied. It’s always best to review the state of your business regularly, so be prepared ahead of these issues raising up as concerns. Many of the tips included above also apply when it’s business as usual. As long as you are aware of the issues then you can tackle them head-on. Having your cash flow under control means you can focus on what’s important - bouncing back after the crisis has run its course.
PLANNING PERMISSION ACCOMADATION Nicolas Tye Architects of Bedfordshire obtained Full Planning Permission, The proposed property extends to approximately The planned accommodation offers a extensive family space subject to conditions, by Rutland County Council under planning reference over two floors with large open plan living with 2 full height 2019/0648/FUL on 14th August 2019 for: The proposed demolition of existing atrium's above the reception hall and above the kitchen 5,780 sq.feet (including garage) with the swimming outbuilding, retention and alteration of an existing wall and construction of 1 dining room. In brief the accommodation comprises of: no. 2-story, 4-bedroom detached dwelling, with associated external store, reception hall, utility room, boot room, plant room, bin store, pool and sauna adding a further 1,173 sq.feet. landscaping and alteration to shared access with Gable House. Planning study, family room, kitchen dining room, living room, cinema information, including plans and planning statements can be downloaded room, cloakroom, further plant room for lap/swimming pool, from the Rutland Country Council planning website. sauna and shower room. To the first floor master suite with The asking price is £750,000. dressing room and ensuite, 3 further double bedrooms all AGENTS NOTES with wardrobes and ensuites. Ample parking and double The plot is been sold freehold with the benefit of the obtained planning garage with 3 bay store. For more information, contact Richardsons on permission in place. All sizes and drawings are provided by the vendor and their architects. Richardson have not received scaled plans at the time of marketing. The purchase will be responsible for the boundary treatments as 01780 762433 or visit www.richardsonsurveyors. required. Services: co.uk We understand that mains services are available in the road, but the purchaser will be responsible for location and connection to any services as required.
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Further Government action needed to protect construction, say NFB members Leicester City Mr Jay Gorania (c/o Agent: DT Designs Ltd, 74a Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) – Part-demolition of store at side, first floor extension, loft conversion with front and rear dormers, additional 5 self-contained flats and alterations – at 3/5 Musson Road, Leicester LE3 6LW. Mr Lal (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects, Regent House, 7 Upper King Street, Leicester LE1 6XB) – Change of use from existing A2 to 3 studio apartments, reconfigure ground floor retail unit, changes to front elevation to allow additional door – at 75 Market Place, Leicester LE1 5EN. Mr Holt (c/o Agent: Daniel Nestoruk, Ink/Drawn, 47 New walk, Leicester LE1 6TE) – Single storey rear extension, first floor rear extension, single storey flat at rear of office, part change of use from office to 2 studio flats – at 19 De Montfort Street, Leicester LE1 7GE.
Charnwood Borough Mrs F Sear-Mayes (c/o Agent: Aitchison Raffety) – Demolition of existing buildings and construction of 5 dwellings – at 45 Beveridge Street, Barrow upon Soar, Leics. LE12 8PL. Swithland Homes Ltd (c/o Agent: David Granger Design Ltd.) - Proposed erection of 9 dwellings including access, parking and landscaping – at land to the rear of 43 Westfield Drive, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3QJ.
THE NATIONAL Federation of Builders (NFB) and its members remember what happened the last time the economy crashed in 2008. A third of housebuilders ceased trading, 100,000 construction jobs were lost and industry has still not fully recovered. The coronavirus crisis is far more devastating and wider reaching than the 2008 crash and has the potential to see widespread closures across the entire industry. Richard Beresford, chief executive of the National Federation of Builders (NFB) said: “We are in constant dialogue with our members and they have put forward their current top needs to help the industry survive and recover from the coronavirus. During this crisis, the Government has already proved it’s willing to listen to industry and it must continue to do so, if we stand any hope of protecting those who will drive our economic recovery”. The NFB membership proposes that the Government take the follow actions as the next steps needed to protect the industry: • Include construction companies and housebuilders in the business rates relief exemption – Allowing reduced cost burden while our business does not receive income • Immediately suspend planning contribution (CIL/ section 106) payments – Businesses will be paying a tax on an income which cannot be generated
• Immediately suspend council tax charges on new build unoccupied/incomplete homes – Homes cannot be sold or completed, therefore will not use any council services • Automatically extend all planning permissions by a year – Work has ground to a halt, permissions are lapsing and projects will take months to restart • Release written sector guidance for construction – This will ensure the wider industry continues operating, as, eg: merchants, service providers have shut down, meaning homes cannot be sold or completed. • Open the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CRJS) as soon as possible – The timeframe is too long and businesses will close while trying to manage their cash flow In these unprecedented times, the country must make tough decisions and the NFB believes that these actions are not only workable but most are immediately deliverable. Beresford, continued: “We must ensure that as many businesses remain resilient and have enough of their own cash to survive this pandemic. Our measures will help do that, especially as many companies are now not earning any revenues. If we don’t act now, thousands of companies and their supply chains will go to the wall.” Rico Wojtulewicz, head of housing and planning policy at the House Builders Association (HBA), said: “These measures will help to save thousands of small and medium sized housebuilders. Without them, we haven’t DEVELOPMENT SITE - 1.67 ACRES got a hope of solving our housing and skills crisis, or levelling up our nation.”
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3-11 Woodgate + LEICESTER + LE3 5GH
Cleared development site in Leicester ANDREW & ASHWELL are offering for sale a 1.67 acre cleared development site, suitable for a variety of uses, subject to planning. The site is situated at 3-11 Woodgate, Leicester LE3 5GH, close to the junction with Blackbird Road and Fosse Road North. Informal indications from the planning authority indicate that the use of the site as a whole could include uses of (B1) Light Industrial and Offices, (B2) General Industrial and (B8) Warehousing and Distribution. Offers are sought in excess of £1.2 million for the freehold interest. • Development Potential Circa 1.67 Acres • Suitable a variety of uses STP The sale is subject to an occupational lease at a passing rent of £33,500 p.a.x., rising to £37,000 p.a.x.forfrom (0.68 Hectares) • Cleared site February 2022. The lease incorporates a landlords break option. • Sale subject to existing tenancy Offers In excess of £1.2M For more information, contact Mike Allwood at Andrew & Ashwell on 0116 254 1220 or email: mra@andash. co.uk
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Changes made to Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme to benefit more businesses
THE CORONAVIRUS Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) has now been expanded along with changes to the scheme’s features and eligibility criteria. The changes should allow more smaller businesses across the UK impacted by the Coronavirus crisis to access funding.
Access to the scheme has been opened up to those smaller businesses who would have previously met the requirements for a commercial facility but would not have been eligible for CBILS. This significantly increases the number of businesses eligible for the scheme. Since CBILS launched less than two weeks ago, almost 1,000 facilities valued at £90.5m have been approved by lenders accredited to the British Business Bank’s CBIL Scheme. More than 80% of the UK’s smaller businesses have a finance relationship with CBILS accredited lenders. The first facility was delivered under the scheme by Yorkshirebased Skipton Business Finance, with other lenders including the Business Enterprise Fund, Newable Business Loans, the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, Finance For Enterprise, Danske Bank, Clydesdale Bank and HSBC. The number of providers of the scheme will continue to grow and new alternative finance lenders will continue to be accredited to the scheme. The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme, delivered through 40+ British Business Bank accredited lenders, is designed to support the continued provision of finance to UK SMEs during the COVID-19 outbreak. The scheme enables lenders to provide facilities of up to £5m to smaller businesses across the UK who are experiencing lost or deferred revenues, leading to disruptions to their cashflow. It supports a wide range of business finance products, including term loans, overdrafts, invoice finance and asset finance facilities. UPDATED SCHEME FEATURES No personal guarantees for facilities under £250k: Personal guarantees of any form cannot be taken under the scheme for any facilities below £250k.
Personal guarantees for facilities above £250k: Personal guarantees may still be required, at a lender’s discretion, but recoveries under these are capped at a maximum of 20% of the outstanding balance of the CBILS facility after the proceeds of business assets have been applied. A Principal Private Residence (PPR) cannot be taken as security to support a personal guarantee or as security for a CBIL backed facility. Security: For all facilities, including those over £250,000, CBILS can now support lending to smaller businesses even where a lender considers there to be sufficient security, making more smaller businesses eligible to receive the business interruption payment. These changes are to be retrospectively applied by lenders for any CBILS facilities offered since 23 March 2020. For any commercial (non-CBILS) facilities offered since the same date, providing the borrower meets the CBILS eligibility criteria, lenders have been asked to bring these facilities onto CBILS wherever possible (e.g. where the lender is accredited to offer the same facility through CBILS) and changes retrospectively applied as necessary. EXISTING SCHEME FEATURES • Up to £5m facility: The maximum value of a facility provided under the scheme is £5m, available on repayment terms of up to six years. • No guarantee fee for SMEs to access the scheme: No fee for smaller businesses. Lenders will pay a fee to access the scheme. • Interest and fees paid by Government for 12 months: The Government will make a Business Interruption Payment to cover the first 12 months of interest payments and any lender-levied fees, so smaller businesses will benefit from no upfront costs and lower initial repayments. • Finance terms: Finance terms are up to six years for term loans and asset finance facilities. For overdrafts and invoice finance facilities, terms will be up to three years. • 80% guarantee: The scheme provides the lender with a government-backed, partial guarantee (80% gross) against the outstanding facility balance, subject to an overall cap per lender.
Principal Private Residence (PPR) – A borrower’s/guarantor’s PPR cannot be taken as security to support a Personal Guarantee or as security for a CBIL backed facility. The borrower always remains 100% liable for the debt. NEW ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Smaller businesses from all sectors can apply for the full amount of the facility. To be eligible for a facility under CBILS, a smaller business must: Be UK based in its business activity, with turnover of no more than £45m per year. Have a borrowing proposal which, were it not for the current pandemic, would be considered viable by the lender. Self-certify that it has been adversely impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). HOW TO APPLY CBILS is available through the British Business Bank’s 40+ accredited lenders, which are listed on the British Business Bank website. In the first instance, businesses should approach their own provider, ideally via the lender’s website. They may also consider approaching other lenders if they are unable to access the finance they need. Not every accredited lender can provide every type of finance available under CBILS. Mike Cherry, National Chair, FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) said: “The most immediate issue threatening the survival of millions of small businesses and the selfemployed is severely depleted cash flow. Time is of the essence and therefore we welcome government action in ensuring that any viable small business that has been negatively impacted by the Coronavirus can now directly access CBILS rather first being offered a bank’s own standard commercial lending product. “Removing personal guarantees for all commercial loans below £250K is also very welcome. Taking on debt at the current time is a daunting prospect for many small businesses and the self-employed. We look forward to continuing our constructive engagement with government to ensure that debt can be repaid in an affordable way that allows small businesses to recover from this crisis and to thrive again.”
Mr William Turton (c/o Agent: S2E) – Erection of 2 single storey detached school buildings for use as classroom and changing rooms – at Woodbrook Vale School, Grasmere Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 2ST. Mr Neal Gohill (c/o Agent: WA Architecture) – Conversion of dwelling into 5 flats – at 160 Ashby Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3AG. Mr & Mrs DW & LI Wilson (c/o Agent: Davidson Homes) – Revisions to convert 3 dwellings previously approved (P/16/0987/2) to create 5 dwellings – at 61 Station Road, Rearsby, Leics. LE7 4YY. AM Residential Properties Ltd (c/o Agent: Taylor’s Drawings) – Erection of 3 terraced houses – at 77 Frederick Street, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3TL. T J Hall (c/o Agent: Michael Lavender Architects) – Conversion of existing dwelling and part conversion/part rebuild of existing outbuildings to create 6 dwellings (Amended scheme) – at Seymour House, Seymour Road, Burton on the Wolds, Leics. LE12 5AH.
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Mr Simon England (c/o Agent: DRE Property Services Ltd, 18 Lancaster Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0AW) – Change of use of existing A4 use including dividing up units 1 & 2 into 6 self-contained ground floor retail units with alterations to external elevations – at 18 Lancaster Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0AW. Owl Homes (c/o Agent: Richard West, Cerda Planning Ltd, Vesey House, 5-7 High Street, Sutton Coldfield B72 1XH) – Approval of reserved matters of planning ref: 18/01252/OUT for 80 dwellings – at land east of Peckleton Lane, Desford, Leics. LE9 9JU. Parkinson Partners (c/o Agent: Andrew Large Surveyors Ltd, The Estate Office, Staunton Harold Hall, Melbourne Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1RT) – Erection of 8 dwellings and associated garaging – at The Poplars, 131 Main Road, Sheepy Magna, Atherstone, Warks. CV9 3QU.
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Former AA National Training Centre for sale INNES ENGLAND and ANDREW & ASHWELL are jointly offering for sale the Former AA National Training Centre at Fosse Way, Six Hills, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE14 3PD.
FORMER AA NATIONAL
ACADEMY TRAINING CENTRE FOSSE WAY • SIX HILLS • MELTON MOWBRAY LEICESTERSHIRE • LE14 3PD
41,484 sq ft (3,853.88 sq m) 2.03 hectares (5.01 acres)
The property comprises a substantial former AA training centre which sits on a large irregular-shaped site of 5.01 acres and a low site coverage of 13%. The facility has been constructed in three main sections providing an office building to the front of the site, an interconnected steel FOR SALE/TO LET portal framed industrial unit to the rear, together with a a separate smaller workshop to the south west corner. There is substantial car parking available as well as landscaped grounds. Total floor area amounts to 41,484 sq.feet. The property priced at £2m for the freehold or £185,000 p.a. Leasehold. For more information, contact Joe Reilly at Innes England on 0116 255 5455 (email: jreilly@innes-england.com) or Mike Allwood at Andrew & Ashwell on 0116 254 1220 (email: mra@andash.co.uk). • Substantial freehold/leasehold opportunity • Excellent accessible location positioned just off the A46 Fosse Way • Freehold: £2M • Leasehold: £185,000 per annum exclusive
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£17.6m investment into Leicestershire industrial scheme BARWOOD CAPITAL, the Northamptonbased UK regional real estate investment and development specialist, in a 50:50 joint venture with Merseyside Pension Fund, has agreed a £17.6 million funding package for the Tungsten Park project in Bardon, an 11.25 acre site in Leicestershire. Tungsten Properties will speculatively develop a four-unit industrial scheme totalling 200,550 sq ft which is located near to Junction 22 of the M1, an established prime logistics location which has occupiers including Amazon, Bunzl, DHL, Nestlé and Volvo. The investment is through Barwood Capital’s Growth Fund IV, a five-year closed ended fund that is investing in UK regional property, driven by significant ongoing changes in technology, infrastructure and demographics and which to date has raised £49 million. This is the first time that Merseyside Pension Fund has entered a joint venture with Barwood Capital, having previously also directly invested in Barwood Capital’s third growth fund, the 2017 Property Fund. Winvic is the main contractor on the development. MWRE and Mather Jamie are the letting agents.
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Mrs Louise Ward (c/o: Davidson House, Meridian East, Meridian Business Park, Leicester LE19 1WZ) – Residential development for up to 80 dwellings and associated works – at land at Sketchley Farm, Sketchley Old Village, Burbage, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 3HT. Estate of Late Rosemary Ann Smith (c/o Agent: Ian Taylor, Berrys, 42 Headlands, Kettering, Northants. NN15 7HR) – Residential development of up to 3 dwellings – at 69 Station Road, Bagworth, Coalville, Leics. LE67 1BJ. Mr Sanders (c/o Agent: Mrs Zoe Massey, Hayward Architects Ltd, 19 Station Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1AW) – Residential development of 4 houses and detached garages – at Michaelmas Cottage, 138 Sapcote Road, Burbage, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 2AY. Jelsons (c/o Agent: Stephanie Eastwood, Avison Young, 3 Brindley Place, Birmingham B1 2JB) – Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Opinion for 450 dwellings – at land off Captains Lane, Markfield, Leics. LE67 9UY.
Grants could bring construction SMEs back from the brink, says FMB IT’S PARAMOUNT that the Government steps up its support for small construction firms, as we risk seeing a crash similar to that experienced during the financial crisis of 2008-09 when just under half a million workers left the industry, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the construction PMI data published on 6th April. This data showed that construction activity in March fell at the fastest rate since April 2009. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), said: “This data is shocking but sadly not surprising. In just the first month of this outbreak, construction output has fallen at the fastest rate since the financial crisis a decade ago. It reflects what we have been hearing form our members, 60% of whom have had to stop the majority of their work, to protect their workforce and their clients during the coronavirus outbreak.” Berry continued: “While Government advice remains to keep sites open, for many firms this is unfeasible and unsafe. Most domestic sites are closed, and even our house building members are struggling to keep going as materials are in short supply. This is having a big financial impact on the sector, particularly on small and medium-sized firms who make up the vast majority of the industry.” Berry concluded: “Cash grants not linked to business rates – almost 90% of small builders don’t operate from an office – are needed now to bring SME construction back from the brink. The FMB stands ready to work with the Government to develop this support stream. The loan scheme isn’t working for our members, and delays to bring other cash support online could prove terminal to hardworking building firms up and down the country.”
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Coalville Football Club Scores New Sponsorship With David Wilson Homes THE YOUNG STARS of the Coalville Town Ravens Football Club Under-9s team have received a set of new training jackets sponsored by David Wilson Homes. David Wilson Homes, which is based in Bardon, donated the funds required to provide brand new training jackets for the team, keeping them warm and waterproof during training. Whilst currently closed, the team are looking forward to training in the jackets once the club has re-opened. Lee Woods (Under-9s Manager) plus Craig Smith and Dean Hutchinson (Assistant Coaches) are all appreciative of the support. Dean said: “The kids really appreciated the jackets, especially with the wet winter we have had! They are a newly-formed team that are a friendly, supportive group of players and we’ve been having a super season.” Coalville Town Ravens Under-9s participate in the Leicester District and Mutual Football League and carry out their training at Thringstone Primary School. As part of its community outreach, the Leicestershire homebuilder looks to support a wide range of charities and groups within the areas it builds. John Reddington, Managing Director at David SMART: The Coalville Town Ravens U-9s with their new training jackets Wilson Homes East Midlands, said: “We were thrilled to be able to show our support to the Coalville Town Ravens Under-9s team with the sponsorship of their new training jackets for this season. “As a leading housebuilder, we see it as our responsibility to support local groups and organisations within the communities we build. Clubs such as Coalville Town Ravens FC unite residents, boost morale within the neighbourhood and create an identity for the young people involved.” With David Wilson Homes building a range of properties in Leicestershire, its ongoing support to the local communities remains a priority. For further information about David Wilson Homes, visit www.dwh.co.uk.
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Mrs Denton (c/o Agent: Andrew Large Surveyors Ltd, The Estate The Barn, Cannon House Office, Staunton Harold Hall, Melbourne, Ashby de la Zouch, Pilton Road Leics. LE65 1RT) – Demolition North Luffenham LE15 9PD of buildings and residential development for 4 dwellings – at Village Farm House, Sheepy Road, Sibson, Nuneaton, Warks. Development Opportunity positioned CV13 6LE. in a semi rural location with open
Barn for conversion to 3 dwellings in North Luffenham
THE NATIONAL Federation of Builders (NFB) joins the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in calling for a temporary stamp duty holiday.
fields to front and rear, this former agricultural barn/building has obtained Class Q permitted development permission for change of use to form 3 contemporary dwellings of approx. 100 sq m per unit. The properties will Mr George Stroud (c/o Agent: have two parking spaces for each Philip Best, HSSP Architects Ltd, Pera Business Park, Nottingham unit.
Melton Borough
Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13
0PB) – Development of two pasture From the drawings accompanying the land fields for residential use to application full use is made of the accommodate 38 houses to be southerly aspect with large amount of accessed by a private road built to glazing allowing plenty of natural light. adopted standard – at land south The drawings show each property of Grange Farm, Harby Lane, offering large double height open plan Hose, Leics. living kitchen dining area, utility with wc, bedroom and en-suite.
Mr & Mrs D & S Wakefield (c/o Agent: Mr P J Breslin, 20 To the first floor the plans show two Ranksborough Drive, Langham, further bedrooms with wardrobes and Oakham, Rutland LE15 7JR) – Part en-suites. On assumption this first conversion of public house to twofloor is approx. one-third of the bedroom flat and conversion of ground floor this gives a total internal outbuilding to two-bed dwelling – at living space of approx. 133 sq m 3 Main Street, Grimston, Melton (1431 sq ft) plus the void. Mowbray, Leics. LE14 3BZ. Mr David Sutherland (c/o Agent: Brendan McMullan, Hayward McMullan Architects Ltd, 67 Burton Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 1DL) – Proposed apartment block to create 15 apartments – at 66 Dalby Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0BH. Mr D Gardner (c/o Agent: Mr R McBride, Studio:MASS, Unit 152 Stratford Workshops, London E15 2SP) – Proposed industrial unit – at Plot UP01, Enterprise Village, Station Road, Old Dalby, Leics. Rectory Land Company (c/o Agent: Colin Wilkinson, Planit-X, 21 New Road, Burton Lazars, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 2UU) – Outline planning application for residential development of up to 125 dwellings, associated infrastructure and landscaping – at Field OS 4930, Normanton Lane, Bottesford, Leics.
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An immediate stamp duty holiday is needed: NFB
RICHARDSON Surveyors are offering for sale a former agricultural barn with Class Q permitted development permission for change of use to form 3 contemporary dwellings of approximately 100 sq.metres per unit. The property – The Barn, Cannon House, Pilton Road, North Luffenham LE15 9PD – has an asking price of £500,000. For more information, contact Richardsons on 01780 762433 or visit www. richardsonsurveyors.co.uk
Richard Beresford, chief executive of the NFB, said: “A temporary stamp duty holiday would encourage new build sales and release some much needed cashflow back to our struggling housebuilders. It would also ensure vital businesses, such as surveyors and conveyancers, are able to continue operating in these difficult times. We support it.” The Government recommends that construction continues and it is also supporting house moves, where the process has already begun, or where homes are vacant. The option of a stamp duty holiday is therefore sensible and immediately deliverable, as are campaigns to defer planning contributions and council tax on vacant new builds, as well as extend planning permissions by 12 months.
April trading drops by twothirds at TP AS REPORTED in BUILDING, the effect of the lockdown was underlined by Travis Perkins with the firm saying trading in the first three weeks of April was one third of what it had been in the same period last year. The country’s biggest builders merchant said it had furloughed around half of its 30,000 staff in the first three weeks of the lockdown, which was introduced on 23 March. Travis Perkins said around a third of its Merchanting branches and around half of all Plumbing and Heating branches were operating but chief executive Nick Roberts said it has begun to open more branches over the past week. It added the majority of its Wickes and Toolstation branches had continued to trade. The firm said its board and senior management had taken a 20% pay cut running for three months from the beginning of next month.
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Development opportunity in Thorpe Satchville £250,000
CLOTHES chain Next has put its Enderby HQ and three warehouses up for sale after the temporary closure of its stores and website, according to reports. The move, reported in The Guardian, is in a bid to raise tens of millions of pounds after it closed its warehouse and stopped taking online orders last week. The company has reportedly appointed Savills, the property agent, to find a buyer for its head office and another agent, Acre, to oversee the disposal of three warehouses, which would all then be leased back. Next said last month that it could potentially raise up to £100m through the sale and leaseback of properties including warehouses as part of a mitigation strategy to shore up its balance sheet against the effects a fall in trade. The retailer has slashed investment plans by £45m and suspended its share buyback scheme as it hoards cash under phase one of its plan to try to survive the coronavirus crisis, says the Guardian. The sale and leasebacks are part of phase two of its plan, which also includes raising £100m against income from its online business. Last month Next said it was seeking rent cuts of about 40% on 53 stores with leases due for renewal in the year ahead and it expected to permanently close a net 12 stores and relocate five. It said in the past year it had secured rent cuts averaging 30% across 44 stores where it renewed leases, closed 7 St.and Mary’s Road, nine stores. Simon Wolfson, the chief Market executive, said at the time that the group was Harborough, planning for a sales hit of up to £1bn in the year ahead as the UK prepared LE16 7DS for lockdown. 01858 456 630 Next said annual profits could dive to £55m, less than a tenth of the £594m booked in the year to January 2020. Under that worst-case scenario, Next predicted it might book no full-price sales for up to a month, leading to a £1bn drop in annual sales.
, ROGERS & CO Estate Agents are Lodge Thorpe Satchville, Hall Main Street, offering forStables, sale a development opportunity comprising single Thorpe Satchville LE14 2DQ storey loose boxes and grooms quarters with consent for conversion ti a single storey three-bed dwelling. The property – Lodge Stables, Thorpe Satchville Hall, Main Street, Thorpe Satchville, Leics. LE14 2DQ – is on offer at an asking price of £250,000. For more information, contact Rogers & Co on 01858 456630 or email: hello@rogersand.co
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IHS MARKIT / CIPS UK CONSTRUCTION PMI®
Construction work declines at the steepest rate since April 2009 KEY FINDINGS • Rapid falls in construction output and new work in March • Employment drops at fastest pace since September 2010 • Business expectations slump to weakest since October 2008 MARCH DATA pointed to the fastest downturn in UK construction output for almost eleven years as emergency public health measures to halt the spread of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) led to stoppages of work on site and a slump in new orders. The headline seasonally adjusted IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction Total Activity Index dropped to 39.3 in March from 52.6 in February, to signal the steepest fall in construction output since April 2009. Survey respondents overwhelmingly attributed reduced activity to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. All three broad categories of construction work recorded a fall in output during March. Civil engineering activity (index at 34.4) saw the steepest rate of decline, followed closely by commercial building work (index at 35.7). Residential activity dropped at a comparatively modest pace in March, with the equivalent index posting 46.6. However, construction companies often commented on an expected slump in house building from stoppages on site amid increasing measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. New work received by construction companies fell at a sharp rate in March, with the downturn in order books the fastest recorded by the survey since August 2019. Survey respondents commented on a combination of weaker demand and concerns among clients about the feasibility of starting new projects during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Lower workloads and business closures resulted in a marked reduction in staffing numbers across the construction sector during March. The latest survey indicated the steepest pace of job shedding since September 2010. Construction companies recorded intense supply chain pressures in March as the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in reduced capacity and shortages of stock among vendors. The latest lengthening of lead-times among vendors was the steepest recorded since October 2014. Input buying dropped at the fastest rate for six months. Average cost burdens continued to rise in March, although the rate of inflation moderated since the previous survey period amid softer demand conditions and lower commodity prices. Meanwhile, latest data indicated a slump in business expectations across the UK construction sector. Survey respondents are more pessimistic about the year ahead outlook than at any time since October 2008, which was almost exclusively attributed to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COMMENT Tim Moore, Economics Director at IHS Markit, which compiles the survey, commented: “March data provides an early snap-shot of the impact on UK construction output from emergency public health measures to halt the COVID-19 pandemic, with activity falling to the greatest extent since the global financial crisis. Donisthorpe Lane “The closure of construction sites Moira, Swadlincote, DE12 6AZ and lockdown measures will clearly £400,000 have an even more severe impact A fantastic development opportunity for two detached dwellings onaround business in of the totalling 4200 sq ft activity within the heart this coming popular village in National Forest set back behind long private drive approach. months. Survey respondents widely
commented on doubts about the feasibility of continuing with existing projects as well as starting new work. “Construction supply chains instead are set to largely focus on the provision of essential activities such as infrastructure maintenance, safety-critical remedial work and support for public services in the weeks ahead.” Duncan Brock, Group Director at the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply: “The battered construction sector was offered a brief respite in February with a marginal rise in output after a difficult year, but any hope of a continuation of growth was mercilessly bulldozed away in March and construction companies registered their lowest levels of optimism since October 2008. “As measures to contain the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic were put in place across the UK, construction sites closed and builders lost their jobs on a frightening scale as overall activity fell to an extent not seen since April 2009. New orders were reduced to a trickle as the scale of the disease dawned on clients and lockdown severely hindered any further progress. “With no upturn in sight, and with the fastest level of layoffs since September 2010, the sector is stuck in quicksand and sinking further. Though lower commodity prices will bring some relief for those that can source a limited number of materials amidst disrupted supply chains, this will be cold comfort without sites to work in and staff available as health concerns remain. The brutality of this impact cannot be underestimated, and the sector has not hit rock bottom yet.”
This is a superb opportunity to purchase a prime development site within the heart of the National Forest with the woodland parks connecting to the Wolds Heritage Trail, Moira Furnace, canal and the National Forest Centre at Moira.
Site for 2 detached dwellings in Moira Designed by renowned local architects David Granger this pair of luxury detached homes offer a blend of traditional design and contemporary layout offering four bedrooms, three bathrooms (2 ensuite) and ground floor open plan live in dining kitchen with utility alongside a lounge, study, cloakroom an double garage. The development is subject to the various reserved matters, terms and conditions, planning numbers below and associated drawings etc are available here. https://plans.nwleics.gov.uk/publicaccess/search.do?action=simple&searchType=Application, dated from 13th May 2019.
JOHN GERMAN Estate Agents are offering for sale a development opportunity for 2 detached dwellings totalling around 4,200 sq.feet, set back behind a long private drive approach.
North West Leicestershire District Council hereby grants approval for Erection of 2 dwellings - Reserved matters of access, layout, scale, appearance and landscaping to outline reference 14/00096/OUT at Land Rear Of 22 Donisthorpe Lane Moira Derby 1 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the conditions attached to the original outline planning permission reference: 14/00096/OUT except as may be modified herein. Reason North West Leicestershire District Council hereby grants approval for the Erection of 1 dwelling - Reserved matters of layout, scale, appearance and landscaping to outline permission 16/00397/OUT at Land Rear Of 22 Donisthorpe Lane Moira Derby 1 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the conditions attached to planning permission reference: 19/00352/VCU except as may be modified herein.
The site – at Donisthorpe Lane, Moira, Swadlincote, DE12 6AZ – is being offered for sale at an asking price of £400,000. For more information, contact John German on 01530 412824 or email: ashbysales@johngerman.co.uk Agents note: Plot 1 is being retained by the owner of the site.
Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative). Services: To be confirmed. Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability. Useful Websites: www.environment-agency.co.uk ; www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/view_planning_applications Our Ref: JGA/18072019 Local Authority/Tax Band: North West Leicestershire District Council / TBC
Harborough District Heritage Pensions (c/o Agent: GB A&E Ltd, George Burton, Ryton Organic Gardens, Wolston Lane, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Rugby CV8 3LG) – Erection of 2 dwellings/ office including vehicle access and parking – at land rear of Cedars Courtyard, High Street, Fleckney, Leics. Mr Webb (c/o Agent: Gemma Branson, Tenacity Planning Consultants, 35 Craven Street, Melton Mowbray, Leics.) Notification for prior approval for a proposed change of use of 2 agricultural buildings to 6 units in a flexible commercial use including retail and offices – at Rushfield House, Tilton Road, Billesdon, Leics. LE7 9FE. Mr Chima (c/o Agent: Storm Design, 35 Kirkham Drive, Toton, Beeston, Notts. NG9 6HG) – Erection of 2 semi-detached dwellings – at land rear of 10 School Street, Off Orchard Street, Fleckney, Leics. Newmarket Developments Ltd (c/o Agent: Paul Bayliss MRICS, Second Floor, 43 High Street, market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7AQ) Erection of 3 dwellings (Reserved Matters) – at land rear of 28 Kibworth Road, Fleckney, Leics. Brooklands House (Market Harborough) Ltd (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects Ltd, Regent House, 7 Upper King Street, Leicester LE1 6XB) – Prior approval for the proposed change of use from office to a dwelling house of 7 apartments – at Brooklands Social Services, 34 Northampton Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 9HE.
Rutland County A Roberts (c/o Agent: Chris Green, Andrew Granger & Co, Phoenix House, 52 High Street, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7AF) – Erection of 18 dwellings with associated access, highways, open space and drainage infrastructure – at land north of Cold Overton Road, Langham, Rutland. Mr Adrian Green (c/o: Tawny House, 3 The Paddocks, Waltham on the Wolds, Leics. LE14 4AT) – Proposed demolition of The Old Auction Room – at 96 South Street, Oakham, Rutland.
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Mr Simon Smith (c/o Agent: Ross Thain Architects, 20 Belton Street, Stamford PE9 2EF) – New industrial units and office space – at The Stone Yard, Pit Lane, Ketton, Rutland.
NW Leics. District Mr M Specht (c/o Agent: Andrew Large Surveyors, The Estate Office, Staunton Harold Hall, Melbourne Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1RT) – Erection of 3 detached dwellings with garages – at land at Loughborough Road, Peggs Green, Coleorton, Leics. Ms Judith Wise (c/o Agent: Jonathan Stocks, BRP Architects, 1 Millers Yard, Roman Way, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7PW) – Reserved matters application for the erection of 13 dwellings – at 118 Station Road, Kegworth, Derby DE74 2FR.
Strong pipeline for future construction provides much needed light amidst the gloom AT PRESENT 25% of all UK construction projects currently onsite are suspended, with a total market value of £55 billion, which is a staggering 34% of the total value of all work under-construction. Whilst this is having a severe and immediate impact on the industry, a firm development pipeline demonstrates that longer term opportunities remain. Indeed, as COVID-19 started to shut sites down in March 2020, there was a significant increase in the volume of planning approvals versus any of the previous 12 months (See Chart) with Health, Community & Amenity, Education, and Social Housing sectors offering the greatest opportunities for the future. And, it’s especially good news for firms operating outside southern England and the Midlands, with the North East, North West, and most notably Wales seeing the highest growth in planning approvals of all the UK regions. Therefore, although firms are struggling to overcome herculean issues now, those that can spare some focus on the future will see that there is opportunity, and indeed, hope.
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Ibstock leadership team takes 20% salary reduction FOLLOWING the suspension of production at its manufacturing facilities at the end of March, Ibstock’s entire Board and Executive Leadership Team have taken a voluntary 20% salary reduction for a three-month period starting 1 April 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In an update the Leicestershirebased firm noted that “the orderly shutdown of [its] manufacturing sites across the UK is now complete,” and “a skeleton staff is in place at the sites during the shutdown period to ensure that safety and security is maintained.” Ibstock says it is “actively progressing” its participation in the job retention scheme as part of plans to support colleagues through the crisis period. The firm expects to furlough a significant proportion of colleagues during the production shut down period and is considering participation in other Government initiatives.
Development site in Burton Joyce RICHARD WATKINSON & Partners are offering for sale a development site comprising three individual plots.
The site – at Lambley Lane, Burton Joyce, Notts. NG14 5BG – is being offered for sale at an asking price of £1 million. For more information, contact Richard Watkinson & Partners on 01949 836678 or email: bingham@richardwatkinson.co.uk
Land Off Bridge Stre Burton Roa
Castle Gresley DE11 9H
£45,00
Castle Gresley building plot
Development Site, Lambley Lane, Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire, NG14 5BG
£1,000,000 Tel: 01949 836678
FOSTER CORLEY Estate Agents are offering for sale a building plot with outline planning permission (ref: 9/2017/0265) for a 2 or 3 bedroom dwelling.
FOR SALE
The plot – off Bridge Street, Burton Road, Castle Gresley, Derby DE11 9HD – is located off a quiet cul-de-sac within the catchment areas for Linton Primary School and The Pingle Academy. The asking price is £45,000. For more information, contact Foster Corley on 01530 812001 or email: coalville@fostercorley.co.uk
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DEVELOPMENT SITE OFF MELTON ROAD, ASFORDBY HILL, LEICESTERSHIRE
FOR SALE
FOR SALEDEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT SITE OFF MELTON ROAD, FOR SALE: SITE SUMMARY
OUTLINE PLANNING CONSENT F 0.65 HA (1.61 ACRES) OR THERE MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL Located off quiet cul-de-sac
Building Plot
Catchment for Linton Primary and The Pingle Outline planning for 2/3 bed house DEVELOPMENT OFF MELTON ROAD, DEV OFF MELTONSITE ROAD, ASFORDBY HILL, LEICESTERSHIRE Acedemy ASFORDBY HILL, LEICESTERSHIRE ASFORDBY HILL, LEICESTERSHIRE
• OUTLINE PLANNING CONSENT FOR 14 RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Foster Corley have been favored with the instruction of this prime building plot, located off a quiet cul-de-sac and with the catchment area's for Linton Primary School and The Pingle Academy. Additionally there are good transport links t major towns close by. The land comes with outline planning for 2/3 Bed dwelling, more details can be found on www.planning.south-derbys.gov.uk Ref: 9/2017/0265. Please call Foster Corley Swadlincote office on 01283 226699 arrange a viewing.
• 0.65 HA (1.61 ACRES) OR THEREABOUTS
• MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL PLANNING CONSENT REF: 16/00907/OUT
For further information 01509 243720 Foster Corley Coalville, 3 Marlborough Square , Coalville, LE67 3WD Phone: 01530 812001, Email: coalville@fostercorley.co.uk www.fostercorley.co.uk
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PRICE ON APPLICATION PRICE ON APPLICATION OUTLINE PLANNING CONSENT FOR 14 RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS
OUTLINE PLANNING CONSENT FOR 14 RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS 0.65 HA (1.61 ACRES) OR THEREABOUTS MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL PLANNING CONSENT REF: 16/00907/OUT
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OUTLINE PLANNING CONS 0.65 HA (1.61 ACRES) OR MELTON BOROUGH COUN
For further information please contact the Rural Department on: 01509 243720 Email: rural@andrewgranger.co.uk 0.65 HA (1.61 ACRES) OR THEREABOUTS
MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL PLANNING CONSENT REF: 16/00907/OUT For further information, please contact the Rural Department PRICE ON APPLICATION further information please contact the Rural Department on: Tel: 01509For 243720 • Email: rural@andrewgranger.co.uk OUTLINE PLANNING CONSENT FOR 14 RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS 01509 243720 Email: rural@andrewgranger.co.uk 0.65 HA (1.61 ACRES) OR THEREABOUTS MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL PLANNING CONSENT REF: 16/00907/OUT
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British Chambers of Commerce
CBILS still slow to help many struggling firms – BCC Mr James Elson (c/o Agent: Andrew Large Surveyors Ltd, The Estate Office, Staunton Harold Hall, Melbourne Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1RT) – Conversion of two existing brick barns and the replacement of a former milking parlour to provide 2 dwellings – at Elms Farm, Stordon Lane, Osgathorpe, Coalville, Leics. LE67 8US. Mrs I Hutchinson (c/o Agent: David Granger Design Ltd, The Old Cottage Hospital, Leicester Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1DB) – Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 4 detached dwellings together with the creation of access and parking – at 67 High Street, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2PQ. Mrs I Hutchinson (c/o Agent: David Granger Design Ltd, The Old Cottage Hospital, Leicester Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1DB) – Conversion of existing barns to 2 dwellings and the erection of 2 dwellings to include access and parking provision – at 67 High Street, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2PQ.
THE CORONAVIRUS Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) is still slow to help many struggling firms, says the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that most businesses surveyed ahead of changes to the scheme announced on 27 April did not intend to seek financial support through CBILS bank loans and most of those who had applied were awaiting a decision or had been unsuccessful. While the appetite for loan support is highest amongst firms with the most urgent cash flow problems, many of these firms did not intend to access CBILS due to concerns they could not repay the loan. According to the data, 57% of firms did not intend to apply for CBILS or other finance, while 13% of all firms who attempted to access CBILS have been successful, while a majority are still awaiting a decision or have been unsuccessful. Of those not applying, 30% of the most cash-strapped firms say they could not re-pay CBILS loans.
The leading business organisation’s weekly tracker poll, which serves as a barometer of the pandemic’s impact on businesses and the effectiveness of government support measures, received 700 responses and is the largest independent survey of its kind in the UK. The fifth tranche of polling was conducted from 22 – 24 April, prior to the Chancellor’s announcement of the micro-loans scheme and further changes to CBILS on 27 April. Results in future weeks will indicate whether these changes have helped improve firms to access support, BCC said. Cash reserves remain a key concern for most businesses, with 51% of firms saying they have three months’ cash in reserve or less and 5 per cent of firms reporting no cash in reserve, broadly consistent with previous weeks. When asked if they have attempted to access finance, 57% said they had no plans to apply; 20% said they had attempted to access the government’s CBILS; 15% said they had not yet applied but planned to; and 3% had attempted to access finance on conventional terms. Of the firms who had applied for
CBILS, 48% of firms were awaiting a decision or did not know if they had been successful; 40% reported being unsuccessful; and just 13% of firms reported success to date. “Our data shows loan support has not been getting to businesses fast enough, so this week’s announcement of the Bounce Back loan scheme and further improvements to the CBILS scheme are welcome steps toward getting cash to businesses on the front line,” said BCC Director General Dr Adam Marshall. “Application processes need to be easier, and decisions made more quickly, especially for those firms that have struggled to access CBILS loans. “There can be no let-up in the pace of work to get cash to stricken businesses, and ministers must keep an open mind on making even more changes to the support available. “It may become necessary for the government to consider grants, rather than loans, for some of our hardest-hit firms – who are concerned about taking on debt amid unprecedented economic challenges.”
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Revitalisation plans revealed for Coalville shopping centre GYLO, the new owner of the Belvoir Shopping Centre in Coalville, has submitted a planning application to North West Leicestershire District Council to commence the first stage of its revitalisation. The plans envisage a major improvement to the attactiveness of the public space with the introduction of new green spaces, improvements to the shop fronts, better connections to the car parking and the creation of a new town square where people can relax whilst shopping. Nick Harcus of Lathdale, the development consultants for Gylo said: “This is just the beginning of a long-term plan to invest in this important community shopping centre and enhance the heart of the town centre. We firmly believe that by taking proactive moves to enhance and upgrade the environment it will not only attract more shoppers but also bring in new retailers and leisure uses. This is the first active and substantial injection of investment for very many years and demonstrates Gylo’s confidence in Coalville.” The key components of the proposals include: • Three existing shop units removed and new pedestrian route created from the existing surface car park to a remodelled central public square; • A new gateway green space on the site of the former units that links into the central square; • Entrances defined with overhead signage and monolith tenant directory boards; • Improvements to shop canopies including use of timber and recessed lighting;
• Pedestrian routes enlivened with new planting, feature hard landscaping and overhead lighting; • A major upgrade to the public square with the introduction of new new paving, water jet fountain and seating with integral planters. Nick Harcus added: “The new owners acquired the shopping centre with a positive vision for the future and a belief in the town centre as a shopping and leisure destination. They are delighted that North West Leicestershire District Council also shares that vision as a strong private/ public partnership is aways key for town centre regeneration.” Councillor Richard Blunt, Leader of North West Leicestershire District Council, said: “The regeneration of Coalville is a key council priority. We want the town to change to be a place where
people want to live and spend their leisure time, and where businesses thrive and invest. “With this planning application, I’m pleased that Gylo is seeking to make a difference to the Belvoir Centre in a way that complements this wider aim for Coalville. The way people spend their leisure time is different now and a varied town centre is crucial to drawing people in. “We’re really pleased that the sale of adjacent town centre car parks has been able to facilitate the creation of these plans for further investment for the Belvoir Centre.” Three of the town centre’s car parks will also transfer from the Council’s ownership to Gylo in early April to allow further opportunities to achieve a comprehensive approach to the regeneration of the town centre.
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Housebuilder donates life-saving equipment to Royal Derby Hospital MIDLANDS housebuilder Davidsons Homes has donated personal protective equipment (PPE) to help Royal Derby Hospital in its battle against Covid-19. The equipment, which includes FFP3 respiratory face masks, will be used by staff at the hospital treating coronavirus patients. There are currently 764 confirmed coronavirus cases across Derby and Derbyshire, according to the latest figures supplied by the government. Plans are being put in place to quadruple the number of intensive care beds across Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital in Burton. James Wilson, Group Managing Director of Davidsons Homes, said the company was inspired to give the equipment to Royal Derby NHS nurses at Royal Derby Hospital after receiving Hospital because the daughter of an employee the donation of PPE equipment from Davidsons Homes is a nurse in the Coronary Care Unit. He said: “In a time of crisis, it’s down to every company and every individual to do their part. We’re proud to support the people’s NHS, and very thankful for the dedicated work of the frontline staff at Royal Derby Hospital and hospitals across the UK.” The NHS launched the ‘Plea for PPE’ last week, calling for donations of PPE to UK hospitals and surgeries, where supplies are still limited. Construction companies were urged to donate “commonplace” items in their industry such as masks, eye protection and disposable overalls to help fight the virus. Construction and related firms can help with masks (normal surgical masks and FFP2 & FFP3 rated masks and respirators); eye and face protection (goggles, safety spectacles, full face masks) and disposable suits. James Wilson said: “We will continue to help with this vital equipment wherever we can and would join the call to other companies to support our NHS and help save lives.”
Oadby & Wigston Borough Mr Tejani (c/o Agent: Mr Sajjad Ibrahim, SI Designs, 65 Greenacre Drive, Leicester LE5 6TE) – Subdivision of ground floor to include a change of use to the front to A3 (cafe) and A1 (hairdressers) with B1 (offices) and D1 (medical consulting rooms) to the rear, alterations to shop frontage and rear elevation including rear shutter and change of use of first floor to 2 two-bed flats – at 41 The Parade, Oadby, Leicester LE2 5BB.
Blaby District Mr Karl Watson (c/o Agent: HSSP Architects, Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PB) – Creation of new vehicular access from Olympic Close and erection of 2 four-bed houses, parking and amenity space (Resubmission) – at land to the rear of 84 Sports Road, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8AJ.
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Go-ahead granted for 70 new homes in Desborough Mr Rob Buffham (c/o: Euro House, Beehive Trading Park, Haslingden Road, Blackburn BB1 2EE) – Erection of a drive-thru coffee restaurant – at Asda Stores Ltd, Narborough Road South, Braunstone Town, Leicester LE3 2LL. Mr M Woodward (c/o Agent: Andrew Granger & Co, Phoenix House, 52 High Street, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7AF) – Erection of 8 detached self-build and custom dwellings including associated access (Revised scheme) – at land at Strawberry Cottage, Hinckley Road, Sapcote, Leics. LE9 4LG. Mrs H Brown (c/o Agent: Ian Garnell, Perfect Planning, Jade House, Cotes Road, Burbage, Leics. LE10 2HJ) – Change of use of 2 houses from residential dwelling to care home including extensions and alterations – at 89 & 91 Narborough Road South, Braunstone Town, Leicester LE3 2HD.
KETTERING Borough Council has awarded outline permission for 70 new homes on a land parcel in Desborough. Harris Lamb’s planning consultancy, acting on behalf of the landowner, Tata Steel (UK) Limited, submitted proposals to Kettering Borough Council for up to 70 dwellings in Desborough. The land, at Gaultney Farm on Pipewell Road, will now be sold to a developer to build out.
Brooksby site with outline planning permission for 70 houses RIGBY & CO have put a site in Leicestershire with outline planning permission for 70 houses on the market. The Spinney, an eight-acre site in Brooksby, is owned by the recently merged SMB Group and was previously part of Brooksby Melton College’s further educational offer at Brooksby. The College has worked in collaboration with Melton Borough Council to reposition the previously agreed Section 106 agreement, which led to revised planning approval being granted at a virtual committee meeting which took place on 9 April. Call 01332 203377 for more information.
Mr P J Fear (c/o: 162 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, Leicester LE3 3JT) – Erection of 2 six-bed detached dwellings with associated parking and access, including demolition of existing bungalow – at 162 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, Leicester LE3 3JT. Mr J Davies (c/o Agent: Barry Brooks, Brooks Buildings Plans, The Old Factory Offices, 8 Hawley Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0PR) – Two storey side extension to office building – at THS Containers, The Close, Aston Lane, Sharnford, Leics. LE10 3PA.
Rugby Borough Salisbury Street Investments Ltd (c/o Agent: Ms Helen Wallis, Landmark Planning Ltd, 10 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Demolition of existing buildings and development of retirement village consisting of 11 bungalows, 40 apartments and a 60-bed care home, highways and drainage infrastructure and landscaping – at Inwoods House, Ashlawn Road, Rugby, Warks. CV22 5QF.
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Housebuilder furloughs 85% of employees BARRATT DEVELOPMENTS, the Coalvillebased housebuilder, is furloughing 85% of its employees in response to COVID-19. The company said it will pay furloughed employees their normal pay while they are furloughed until at least the end of May 2020. Meanwhile, all Executive Directors, the wider Executive and Regional Managing Director team, the Chairman and the Non-Executive Directors have agreed to a voluntary 20% reduction in base salary and fees, effective from April 2020, until the group is able to restart work on site. They have also agreed to waive any salary or fee increase for FY21. Other actions have included suspending all land buying activity, ceasing all recruitment activity, postponing all non-essential capital expenditure, actively managing cash flows whilst ensuring that it is paying suppliers and subcontractors on time and cancelling the interim dividend of 9.8 pence per share (c. £100m), which was due to be paid on 11 May 2020. The housebuilder has already closed all of its sales centres, construction sites and offices due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement the company said: “Our experienced Board remains focused on taking the right actions and planning for the future, so that when appropriate to do so, we can re-start our sales centres, construction sites and offices safely and are well-placed to continue to deliver the high quality homes the country needs.”
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Residential development site in Barton Seagrave LUCAS Sales & Lettings are offering for sale a prime residential development site with detailed planning consent (ref: KET/2019/0180) for two substantial 5-bed detached houses, each with a double garage. The site – between 30 & 34 Poplars Farm Road, Barton Seagrave, Land between 30 and 34 Poplars Farm Road, Barton Seagrave, NN15 5AG Northants. NN15 Guide Price £600,000 Tenure: Freehold 5AG – extends to around 0.5 acres with a frontage believed to be in the region of 120 feet and an approximate depth of 195 feet. The Guide Price is £600,000. For more information, contact Lucas Sales & Lettings on 01536 410333 or email: sales@lucasestateagents.co.uk FOR SALE AS A WHOLE BUT MAY SPLIT A prime residential development site with the benefit of detailed planning consent under KET/2019/0180 for 2 substantial individual 5 bedroom detached houses each with double garage. This is a unique opportunity to create a really special development within what is such a sought after residential area close to local schools and amenities. Kettering town centre and railway station with frequent services to London St Pancras International of around an hour are just 2.5 miles west. The site extends to about 0.5 acres (0.217ha) with a frontage believed to be in the region of 120 feet (36.57m) and an approximate depth of 195 feet (59.43m). The land has a frontage to an unadopted road which is also a bridle path that links into Kettering East development.
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Mr John Partridge (c/o Agent: Tim Adams Architects, Ash Tree House, Ashby Lane, Bitteswell, Leics. LE17 4SQ) – Erection of 2 new dwellings, each three storeys with five bedrooms and garage – at rear of 102 & 104 Magnet Lane, Dalkeith Avenue, Bilton, Rugby, Warks. CV22 7NN. Kenled Ltd (c/o Agent: Henry Morris, Configuration, Suite 9, PMJ House, Highlands Road, Shirley B90 4ND) – Erection of 3 dwellings with associated access and parking – at Ashmoor, Coventry Road, Long Lawford, Warks. CV23 9ED. Mr Alex Hook (c/o: Manor Cottage, Bourton Lane, Draycote, Warks. CV23 9RB) – Replacement of Manor Cottage with a new dwelling and 2 small detached dwellings – at Manor Cottage, Bourton Lane, Draycote, Warks. CV23 9RB. Rugby One Ltd & Rugby Two Ltd (c/o Agent: Lisa Hall, Agrarian Ltd, Walgaston Farm, Mobley, Berkeley, Gloucestershire GL13 9EN) – Conversion of redundant office space over units 8, 9 and 10 into 6 flats – at First & Second Floor, 8 Church Street, Rugby, Warks. CV21 3PH. Deeley Homes (c/o Agent: Mrs Anna Brindle, Delta Planning, Cornwall Buildings, 45 Newhall Street, Birmingham B3 3QR) – Erection of 26 residential units, with access, landscaping and associated works – at The Old Orchard, Plott Lane, Stretton on Dunsmore, Warks. CV23 9HL.
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Government issues ‘Notice to proceed’ on HS2, providing certainty to construction sector FOLLOWING the decision to proceed with HS2 earlier this year, HS2 Ltd has taken the next step for the project after issuing ‘Notice to proceed’ to the companies that will undertake construction on the new railway. After consideration of the independent Oakervee review, the Prime Minister confirmed to Parliament in February that the project should go ahead, to deliver improvements to capacity and connectivity across the Midlands and North, alongside a reform package to improve governance at HS2 to ensure the project is delivered better and more efficiently. ‘Notice to proceed’ marks the formal approval for the project to begin the construction phase and HS2 Ltd is now entering Stage 2 of the main works civils contracts, with each held by a specific jointventure. HS2 Minister Andrew Stephenson said: “While the government’s top priority is rightly to combat the spread of Coronavirus, protect the NHS and save lives, we cannot delay work on our long-term plan to level up the country. “HS2 will be the spine of the country’s transport network, boosting capacity and connectivity while also rebalancing opportunity fairly across our towns and cities. “Following the decision earlier this year to proceed with the project, this next step provides thousands of construction workers and businesses across the country with certainty at a time when they need it, and means that work can truly begin on delivering this transformational project.”
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NFB asks CITB to cancel 2020 levy Corby Borough Mr & Mrs Justin & Charlie Bennion (c/o Agent: Mrs Kelly Gorrie, Blueprint Architectural Design, 5 Blotts Barn Business Centre, Brooks Road, Raunds, Northants. NN9 6NS) – Change of use of buildings on site to residential use, alterations to include barn conversions and renovations to existing structures, and demolition of brick structure – at Kirby Hall Farm, Fullen Lane, Gretton, Northants. NN17 3ER.
Rushcliffe Mr & Mrs Rose (c/o Agent: Joe Player Architects Ltd, Barn 1, Shackerdale Farm, Car Colston, Notts. NG13 8JB) – Erection of 5 business units formed from converted and clad shipping containers, including seating, dining terraces and landscaping – at Caffe Velo Verde, Home Farm, Main Street, Screveton, Notts. Lee Brothers Properties Ltd (c/o Agent: Raymond Kilsby, W R Davidge Planning Practice, PO Box 463, Wansford, Peterborough PE8 6HU) – Proposed erection of 5 employment units together with all associated parking, servicing, access provisions and site landscaping – at Hathernware Industrial Estate, Rempstone Road, Sutton Bonington, Nottinghamshire. Mr Mark Footitt (c/o Agent: Promark Consulting Ltd, 45 Main Street, Rempstone, Loughborough, Leics. LE1 6RJ) – Outline application for the construction of 21 residential dwellings together with provision of a 16-space community car park, community playground and commercial/amenity unit (Resubmission) – at Field Access Adjacent Village Hall, 37 Main Street, Rempstone, Loughborough, Leics. LE12 6RH. Mr Steve Coe (c/o Agent: Clive Welham, Welham Architects, 52 Normanton Lane, Keyworth, Notts. NG12 5HA) – Erect building comprising 2 apartments – at 1 Gorse Road, Keyworth, Nottinghamshire NG12 5LL. Mr P Hearn (c/o Agent: Michael Congreve, Bi Design Architecture Ltd, 79 High Street, Repton, Derby DE65 6GF) – Proposed two storey with rooms in roof extension to existing nursing home to provide 70 assisted living apartments and alterations including addition of car parking spaces – at Balmore Nursing Home, 245247 Loughborough Road, Ruddington, Notts. NG11 6NY.
THE NATIONAL Federation of Builders (NFB) has written to the chief executive of the CITB, Sarah Beale, asking that CITB consider cancelling the 2020 levy, to help aid cashflow in the construction industry. Commenting in the letter, Richard Beresford, chief executive of the National Federation of Builders (NFB) said: “It is highly likely that many companies will not survive this crisis and it is therefore our collective duty to do everything possible to protect as many construction businesses as we can. I am grateful for the temporary suspension that the CITB has announced in respect of collection of the 2020 levy but we must now go a step further”. The NFB represents small to medium-sized builders, contractors and house builders across England and Wales.
Construction products merger raises competition concerns THE COMPETITION & Markets Authority (CMA) has found that Kingspan’s anticipated purchase of Building Solutions raises competition concerns in the supply of specialist insulation panels. Kingspan is the leading provider in the UK of standard foam sandwich panels, which are commonly used as insulated cladding on commercial and industrial buildings such as large waste facilities. Kingspan already owns a number of businesses that supply these products in the UK, including Joris Ide. Building Solutions also sells a range of insulation and specialist construction products through a variety of businesses, including Steadmans, Trimform, Advanced Cladding and United Roofing Products. Kingspan and Building Solutions are 2 of only 3 key suppliers of standard foam sandwich panels in the UK and would only face serious competition from one other UK-based supplier – Tata Steel – after the deal. Competition from suppliers of products imported from outside the UK and suppliers of other products sometimes used as insulated cladding is also very limited. The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) Phase 1 investigation therefore found that the deal could leave the merging companies’ customers, typically building contractors, with few alternative suppliers to choose from. Colin Raftery, CMA Senior Director said: “Foam sandwich panels are widely used in non-residential buildings across the UK, such as supermarket distribution centres, hospitals and police stations. Sales of foam sandwich panels in the UK amounted to about £200 million last year, so they account for an important part of the construction costs faced by businesses and public bodies.” “Kingspan is by far the largest player in this market and this deal would involve it buying up one of its only two meaningful competitors. So, we’re concerned that the deal could damage competition, resulting in higher prices or lower quality products.” While the CMA is conscious that the construction sector is expected to be heavily impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and see a considerable slowdown of activity in the near term, these two suppliers are expected to remain important competitors in the longer-term. Kingspan and Building Solutions must now address the CMA’s concerns within 5 working days. If they are unable to do so, the deal will be referred for an in-depth Phase 2 investigation. For more information, visit the Kingspan Holdings (Panels) Limited / Building Solutions (National) Limited merger inquiry web page.
Churchill Retirement Living (c/o Agent: Miss Laura Baker, Planning Issues Ltd, Churchill House, Parkside, Ringwood BH24 3SG) – Erection of 43 retirement apartments for older people, guest apartment, communal facilities, access, car parking and landscaping (Resubmission) – at land at Manor Park, Ruddington, Notts. NG11 6DS. Mr John Johnson (c/o Agent: John Pope, GPS Planning & Design Ltd, Office 22, Mercury House, Shipstones Business Centre, Northgate, New Basford, Nottingham NG7 7FN) Demolition of agricultural storage building and residential development - at Yew Tree Farm, Lombard Street, Orston, Notts. NG13 9NG,
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May 2020 Wednesday 6th May 2020 SAVILLS LONDON & NATIONAL The Berkeley, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RL - 10.00am start Tel: 020 7824 90914 www.auctions.savills.co.uk Wednesday 6th May 2020 BOND WOLFE Holte Suite, Aston Villa FC,Trinity Rd, Birmingham B6 6HE - 10.30am start Tel: 0121 312 1212 www.bondwolfeauctions.com Wednesday 13th May 2020 SHONKI BROS L S SANGRA Leicester City Football Club, The Gallery, King Power Stadium, Filbert Way,Leicester LE2 7FL - 5.30pm start Tel: 0116 255 7573 - www.shonkibros.com Wednesday 13th May 2020 SDL AUCTIONS The Pedigree Suite, Pride Park Stadium, Derby DE24 8XL - 11.30am start Tel: 01332 242880 www.sdlauctions.co.uk Thursday 14th May 2020 LOVEITTS Village Urban Resort Hotel, Canley, Coventry CV4 9GZ - 6.30pm start Tel: 024 7652 7789 - www.loveitts.co.uk Wednesday 20th May 2020 COTTONS Aston Villa FC, Villa Park, Birmingham, B6 6HE - 11am start Tel: 0121 247 2233 - www.cottons.co.uk Thursday 28th May 2020 SDL AUCTIONS Aston Villa FC, Holte Suite, Trinity Road, Birmingham B6 6HE10.30am start Tel: 0121 233 5046 www.sdlauctions.co.uk
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Residential development opportunity in Moulton
SDL Auctions Graham Penny vows to keep property industry moving during lockdown SDL AUCTIONS Graham Penny will keep the industry moving during the lockdown by holding monthly national property reSidential develOpment auctions via live video feed, OppOrtUnitY instead of its usual Leicester auction at the King Power Stadium. • Site extending to approximately 0.74 acre (0.3 hectare)
• Detailed planning consent to build 4 dwellings • Two semi detached houses and two detached bungalows
Husband and wife team Rachael and Andrew Parker will run the remote auctions from the company’s head office in Nottingham. As they are isolating at home together and will be the only people in the room, social distancing will be maintained. Managing director and auctioneer Andrew will conduct the auctions from the rostrum and handle proxy bids as usual, while Rachael, the regional property manager for the East Midlands, manages internet bidding. A remote team will take telephone bids and convey them to the auction room via Microsoft Teams. Andrew said: “Rachael and I are confident that, with the help of a remote team, we can keep the auction running as smoothly as ever, without coming into contact with anyone from outside our household. Viewers at home will see very little difference from our usual room auctions which have been streamed over the internet for many years.” The auction replaces the SDL Auctions room auctions planned for this month and next. Instead, there
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The site – at 38 Thorpeville, Moulton, Northampton NN3 7TR – extends to 0.75 acres. Notification has been given that there will be a liability to pay £78,852 of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) to Daventry District Council. The guide price for the freehold is £450,000. For more information, contact Christine Russell at Carter Jonas on 01604 608200 or email: christine.russell@carterjonas.co.uk
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will be monthly national property auctions – featuring properties around the country – on Thursday 30th April and Thursday 28th May. It’s a model which has already proved to work well for the auctioneer. In the first week of lockdown, SDL Auctions Graham Penny’s Leicester auction was one of three streamed via the internet by the company. Widely praised by both customers and industry colleagues, the auctions were watched by 1,850 people and raised £7.1million for sellers, with properties selling for an average of 15% above their *guide prices. Carl Finch, senior valuer said: “We are delighted that Andrew and Rachael are able to conduct the auctions while following the social distancing rules. This enables us to continue to serve our buyers and sellers during these uncertain times
without putting anyone at risk.” Just as in a standard room auction, buyers will be able to place bids on the internet, by telephone and by proxy. SDL Auctions is leading the way
with its remote auctions, with its ‘behind closed doors’ model being praised for its success and professionalism. Carl said: “The success of our March auctions proved that people are quite comfortable with bidding remotely and the need to buy and sell property is as strong as ever. Sadly, the sale of a property is often as a result of other problems, such as bereavement or financial issues, so people are not always in a position to wait for the crisis to pass. We are proud to be there for people when they need us and to be able to offer a level of certainty in uncertain times.” The first national property auction will take place on Thursday 30th April, with the second following on Thursday 28th May. The SDL Auctions Graham Penny team is working remotely via the usual telephone number, providing the same high level of service that buyers, sellers and estate agent partners expect. To find out more about selling a property, to request a non-contact valuation, please call the team on 0116 254 9654 for a free auction appraisal.
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Builders’ Problems SOLVED Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on construction contracts PROBLEM:
I have a situation that is no doubt going to be of huge interest to other contractors and companies allied to the construction industry (and indeed, all other sectors of the economy) – it is to do with the current coronavirus pandemic and the effect it is having on my building contracts. My construction company turns over in excess of £10 million, mainly new build with roughly a 50/50 split between local government work and private client. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, I have been struggling with placing operatives on site (both with self-isolating and making sure operatives are kept away from each other), getting material and plant delivered, and with clients now looking at shutting the sites down because of staff and team shortages and ensuring that there are no gatherings or meetings. All of the contracts are being administered under various forms of JCT contracts, and I really need to bite the bullet and suspend all operations for a period of time. What I do not want to do however, is be in breach of contract that could result in termination or liquidated damages for delay. Any idea how I can go forward?
RESPONSE: This pandemic is indeed uncharted territory for everyone (even for us lawyers), and it is very worrying, not only from a commercial perspective, but from a health perspective as well (which is the number priority). In relation to the matter you are facing, there is no simple contractual or legal answer. The closest ‘answer’ you have to your predicament is either the force majeure provision that is found in the JCT contracts and the common law doctrine of frustration, but neither will produce the result of suspension you are seeking, only termination. You would need to seek expert legal assistance as to whether the coronavirus pandemic would constitute a force majeure event, as it will depend upon individual circumstances and when the contract was entered into. To rely upon a force majeure clause, it must be shown that an event occurred was not foreseeable and beyond the control of the party seeking to rely on the clause, of which prevented the performance of its obligations under the contract. Further, the party would need to prove that it had taken all reasonable steps to avoid or mitigate the effects of the event. The common law doctrine of frustration concerns events which are not the fault of either party rendering the performance of a contract impossible and discharges the parties from further obligations, although this is by no means certain as the law of frustration has been interpreted by the courts quite narrowly. That said, it could be different if the Government introduces a countrywide ‘lockdown law’, meaning that your building company could not go to site and complete the works. That then could be on the road to be a force majeure event entitling to one party to terminate performance – but again, this is not suspension. However, there is a more sensible solution, in my opinion. That is, to see if you can reach a compromise to ‘pause’ the obligations under the contract with each of your clients, for say an initial 3-month period. This approach would make practical and commercial sense in circumstances where neither your company nor your clients are at fault and the ultimate aim is to resume performance of the contract at some later stage. Best wishes and stay safe.
Michael P. Gerard
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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.
© Michael Gerard 2020 The advice provided is intended to be of a general guide only and should not be viewed as providing a definitive legal analysis.
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RICS UK Construction & Infrastructure Market Survey, Q1 2020
Gaps in Government support for Midlands construction need addressing to avoid an ominous future • Workloads fall back as lockdown measures come into force • RICS market confidence indicator slips to a decade low • Profit margins anticipated to fall over the coming twelve months FOLLOWING the introduction of social distancing measures to stop the spread of coronavirus, the RICS Q1 2020 UK Construction and Infrastructure Market Survey results are unsurprisingly consistent with a sharp deterioration in momentum across the Midlands. The net balance for workloads for all sectors is at its lowest level for the first time in almost eight years, with -2% more respondents reporting a fall in activity. Due to the UK lockdown, regional market confidence has fallen sharply, and the majority of contributors now envisage a fall in workloads, new hiring and profit margins in the coming year. Prior to the stricter lockdown measures – when survey responses are analysed by date of submission and pre-26 March, responses were still indicating a broadly resilient picture for the sector. After this date, responses unsurprisingly signalled a sharp downturn in workloads. Looking at the sectors within the Midlands, activity fell sharply in the private commercial and industrial sectors. The survey also highlights workloads in infrastructure and private housing stagnating. However, the Midlands did see a rise in workloads in other public works and public housing (net balances of +12% and +28% respectively). Over the past three months, the number of new business enquiries for construction in the Midlands rose, with +4% more respondents reporting an increase, albeit this is at a slower rate than seen in Q4 2019. Over the same period, +35% more respondents saw a rise in the number of firms taking on new employees, with only Northern Ireland reporting a higher net balance. Respondents anticipate a drop in output over the coming year, with headline workload expectations for the next twelve months dropping to -4% in Q1 from a net balance of +53% in Q4. Breaking down the sectors, respondents are more optimistic for future workloads in the infrastructure and other public works sector. +44% more respondents expect growth in workloads in infrastructure in the next twelve months, up from +26% in Q4 2019. In other public works, +23% more respondents expect a growth in workloads, up from +8% in Q4 2019. Assessing the future of the Midlands’ construction sector, the RICS market confidence indicator, a composite measure of workloads, employment and profit margins expectations over the coming twelve months, fell sharply to -16% from +36% in Q4. Within this, profit margins were anticipated to see sharpest fall in the coming year with 31% more surveyors anticipating a fall. Moreover, tender price expectations have eased significantly over the quarter in both the building and civil engineering components. Simon Rubinsohn, RICS Chief Economist comments: “It is hardly a surprise that sentiment in the construction sector fell particularly sharply following the imposition of the lockdown. More ominously, the forward looking metrics have also softened materially, suggesting that it will not simply be a case of returning to where the industry was prior to the onset of Covid-19 as the government begins to ease the lockdown. Partly this reflects uncertainty about the likely state of the economy at this point and how this will impact on development, but it is also indicative of the challenge the sector is currently under as it attempts to access government funding to keep heads above water.” Hew Edgar, Head of Government Relations, added:“The supporting measures that the Government introduced in the immediacy for the built environment – covering pay, rent, and business operating costs to name a few – were welcome, but it has become apparent that there are gaps that need addressing; not least parity in approach across the UK. “The UK Government must start exploring how the sector could taper the reopening of non-essential construction sites within stringent parameters of health and safety adherence; introduce grants; and review how repair and maintenance work could proceed whilst public buildings are not fully occupied. A combination of these will support professionals, the workforce, manufacturers and supply chains by providing a pipeline of work and vital cash flow in the short term. “Fiscal stimulus is most effective once the construction starts on site; only then does finance start to flow down the supply chain. As such, the Government should explore how best to accelerate and enable the design, planning approval, and procurement of construction projects to ensure construction-ready schemes can start when the pandemic subsides.”
Planning consent for 175 homes secured for Green Belt site in Nottinghamshire
An illustrative layout of the proposed development on the edge of Ruddington, Nottinghamshire. LEICESTERSHIRE based property professionals Andrew Granger & Co has secured planning consent for 175 dwellings within Green Belt on the edge of Ruddington in Nottinghamshire on behalf of a landowner client.
The project handled by the firm’s planning and development team took four years to come to fruition and culminated in a multi-million-pound deal with a national housebuilder. Several Green Belt sites had been ear marked by Rushcliffe Borough Council to cater for the need for housing in the area with the client’s site being deemed the most appropriate site within the Rushcliffe Green Belt Review to develop in terms of the five purposes of the Green Belt, as set out in the NPPF and the criteria in Core Strategy Policy 4. The planning team worked with a range of experts in technical matters including highways, drainage, ecology, landscape and visual impact, noise and archaeology in order to prepare and submit an outline planning application to Rushcliffe Borough Council in 2016. The initial application was refused in 2017 based on reasons relating to planning policy, highways impact and noise impact from a nearby dog kennels. Following a planning appeal submitted by Andrew Granger & Co on behalf of the client and a four-day public inquiry held in April 2018, outline planning permission was granted. The planning team continued to co-ordinate the marketing of the site, interview the prospective purchasers with the client, liaise with the solicitors and keep everyone informed until the sale of the site formally completed in February 2020.
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Homebuilder supports hospital workers with donation of respiratory masks DAVID WILSON Homes East Midlands has donated a range of surplus high quality FFP3 protective masks to support NHS employees at hospitals across Leicestershire. A total of 780 respiratory masks, typically used by the developer’s site teams to protect them from dust and fumes, have been given to the hospitals’ doctors and nurses to contribute towards their stock during testing times. Included within the donation are masks for the Leicester Royal Infirmary, Loughborough Hospital and Glenfield Hospital. Additional respiratory masks are also set to be delivered to Derby and Glenfield Hospitals, which Queen’s Medical Centre, Nuneaton Hospital, Coventry Hospital and Sheffield General Hospital have also been sent the equipment. John Reddington (pictured), Managing Director at David Wilson Homes East Midlands, said: “The donation of high quality FFP3 protective masks from our site teams across Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire will hopefully help NHS employees to continue the admirable work they do on a daily basis. “We’re proud of our employees for their decision to support those whose need is greater, and we’re thrilled to make the most of this opportunity to support our key workers. The masks have been accumulated by members of David Wilson Homes’ teams at developments across Leicestershire including: Fleckney Fields in Fleckney, Grange View in Hugglescote, Wigston Meadows in Wigston, Burnmill Grange in Market Harborough and David Wilson Homes at Kibworth.
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Rayner Davies asked to support DIY SOS project RAYNER DAVIES ARCHITECTS has been asked by the BBC’s DIY SOS to assist with its next The Big Build for the 40th Anniversary of Children in Need project in Nottingham – renovating a valued community scheme in St Ann’s. DIY SOS’s Nick Knowles and his team of Mark, Billy, Chris, Jules and designer Gabrielle will be delivering an ambitious two-week build at the Community Recording Studio (CRS) in St Ann’s. CRS was founded by local people to teach film, video and music skills to children and young people facing life challenges. Steve Rayner of Rayner Davies Architects said: “We were absolutely delighted to have been approached to assist with this project. As a Nottingham-founded architecture practice, we are so pleased to be working on a community project like this which is close to our office – and our hearts. “We will be working with the show’s resident designer Gabrielle Blackman to redesign the project ready for Nick and his team to make a start on site in September.”
The CRS was founded in 1991 by local people to teach film, video and music skills to children and young people from across the city who are facing various challenges in their lives. The CRS has occupied a few rooms in the existing Russell Youth Centre for the last 28 years, but the increased demand for their outreach means that they need more space and the centre is in need of a major renovation. The problem is that the CRS doesn’t have the money to do this, so that’s where DIY SOS comes in. “The CEO and founder of the CRS, Trevor Rose, is highly respected and the studio acts as a safe haven for many young people in the area,” added Steve. “Through its outreach the local young people are changing their behaviour and outlook for the future, and the impact that the CRS has is genuinely inspiring.” The charity receives a small grant from BBC Children in Need to deliver a programme of creative workshops that develop skills in music and video creation, promote positive behaviour, and increase confidence and self-esteem. The DIY SOS team, with the help of kind trade volunteers, have big plans to renovate the centre
(L-R) Partner at RDA Steve Rayner, DIY SOS’s Nick Knowles and senior architectural technologist at RDA Gary Matthews and turn it into a space that will provide much needed outreach and support for some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged young people in Nottingham, whilst also providing a space where they can develop skills in music, video, photography, cooking and exercise in a professional environment and give them the opportunity to reach their potential. Other local businesses which have signed up include Survey Hub, Dice, and Viridis Building Services. DIY SOS charitable builds are
hugely ambitious, and they rely on the generosity of trade volunteers and company donations. The DIY SOS team is appealing for tradespeople and volunteers to help on this build and make a real difference to the lives of many more young people in Nottingham and the East Midlands. The two-week build is scheduled for September 2020. Those interested in volunteering as a professional trade or donating product to this build should email: diysosnottingham@bbc.co.uk.
FirethornTrust secures £22m debt facility to deliver logistics scheme near Northampton FIRETHORNTRUST has agreed a £22m debt facility with Federated Hermes to finance the construction of a 325,000 sq ft logistics scheme at Milton Ham, near Northampton. The 37-acre site was acquired from Travis Perkins at the end of last year and has planning consent for three units of 220,000 sq ft, 52,000 sq ft and 52,000 sq ft respectively. FirethornTrust plans to develop the scheme speculatively and will start on site in H2 2020 with a view to delivering the first units by the end of H1 2021. The site sits within the UK industrial market’s “golden triangle” just off Junction 15a of the M1 and adjacent to Prologis’ Pineham Park. This was FirethornTrust’s first acquisition in the industrial arena. The development financing is being provided by Federated Hermes’ Real Estate Debt Fund. Richard Whitby, Chief Financial Officer at FirethornTrust said: “Although we are operating in uncertain times, we remain committed to our core focus on the mid-box market and producing much-needed grade-A warehouse space. “The quality of this product coupled with the strategic location of the site lends itself to a variety of industrial and logistics operators. We had significant interest from multiple lenders but we are delighted to have agreed this loan facility with Federated Hermes who share our vision for the project.”
Ben Patton, Head of Real Estate Debt at the international business of Federated Hermes added: “Despite the challenging market conditions, we continue to see attractive funding opportunities in certain markets. “Milton Ham presents an excellent opportunity to develop Grade A space in a key location and into a market with proven longterm occupier demand. It was a pleasure working with the Firethorn team and being able to support the continued growth of their business.” FirethornTrust was advised by the JLL debt advisory team and Stephenson Harwood LLP while Federated Hermes was represented by Paragon and BCLP.
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RICS reponse to MHCLG building safety announcement GARY STRONG FRICS, Global Building Standards Director, RICS, said:“RICS has worked closely with ministers, consumer bodies and industry to overhaul building safety rules to address the major challenges post-Grenfell. “Dame Judith Hackitt called for sweeping reforms of the regulatory system, and the Housing Secretary’s announcements yesterday, including further detail on a new national building safety regulator, deliver these reforms – setting the foundations for a safer built environment. We look forward to playing our part alongside the Ministry of Housing and the HSE as this new regulator is established and crucial reforms are implemented. “The new measures to mandate sprinklers in new builds over 11m are also vital to improving building safety in England, and something RICS pushed for. We are pleased Government has listened, but we have also urged for this to be extended to existing buildings, where necessary and possible. “RICS also has been working with stakeholders and the ministry on the issue of valuation in buildings with external wall systems (EWS), including the development of an EWS form for valuing high-rise buildings. While this EWS form requires owners to determine the safety of cladding on their buildings over 18m, we need support from the Government to establish an industry-led portal to clarify the valuation process and make information more easily accessible to industry and leaseholders will increase clarity in the marketplace. “Buildings with combustible cladding below 18m will continue to be a concern for many tenants, leaseholders and building owners, and we will continue our work with stakeholders on a solution. “While it has taken perhaps too long to implement some of these measures, we appreciate the need to get this right as the legislation is vital to improving building safety. There is an urgent need to deliver better safety for people’s homes, communities and workplaces and the RICS is committed to being at the heart of this in the public interest”.
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Midlands contractor looks to a strong forecast ahead despite challenging period for the construction industry Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson is looking ahead to a prosperous future, with works in the pipeline of circa £52m in the public and private sectors over the next 12 months, following a financially challenging period of trading (January 2018 – June 2019). Since the beginning of 2020, the Derby-based construction group has secured its position on three major construction frameworks and has a projected profit of £2.5m for its financial period between June 2019 and June 2020. The family business continues to adapt and adjust in line with economic changes, to further strengthen its position in the industry. This strategy has been beneficial as the business looks towards the rest of 2020 and to 2021, with a greater emphasis on buoyant markets of public sector frameworks, residential and the logistics sector. Construction frameworks continue to play a significant part in G F Tomlinson’s business, providing a consistent client base and focus, with sustainable opportunities for G F Tomlinson’s local supply chain partners, helping to generate social, economic and environmental benefits within surrounding communities. Group chairman and Managing Director, Andy Sewards said: “We are hugely proud to have secured a place on three major frameworks in the first quarter of 2020; we are now part of the £500m University of Birmingham Build Higher Framework, the national Crown Commercial Services Construction Works and Associated Services Agreement and the national Pagabo Major Works. “This is a considerable success for G F Tomlinson and as a business we are forecasted to recoup on the losses in the financial period between January 2018 and June 2019, by June 2021. This is an incredible achievement for the team and testament to G F Tomlinson’s breadth of experience, forward-thinking approach and values, as well as the quality of our processes and calibre of staff – which have been thoroughly tested, as part of the robust processes involved in winning placements on frameworks of this calibre. “While we have a very positive forecast moving forward, I’d like to take this opportunity to address the challenging financial period between January 2018 and June 2019. We feel as a business that sharing our challenges and how we are adapting our strategy to overcome them, will not just give context to our accounts for this period, but will help to build understanding on the testing times a contractor will face many times in its lifecycle. “2018 was a difficult year for the construction industry as a whole. It witnessed the Brexit standoff – which had already been compounded by the result of the snap general election in 2017 – which created much uncertainty and slowed orders in 2018. This consequently stagnated the commercial markets and the public sector contracts for a large part of the year. “During this financial period, we also had to manage our contracts with the added pressure of key supply chain members ceasing to
trade. In January 2018, Carilion fell into administration and during the subsequent months, a few regional Midlands contractors suffered the same fate. “With the change in the contracting economic climate, the directors restructured the staff and management teams to create a more streamlined model, which has reduced the company’s overhead this current financial year. The directors also took the decision to change our accounting period to June to dovetail and align more closely with our framework clients, which is why G F Tomlinson is reporting to an initial 18-month period to June 2019. The Group is now more aligned, resulting in a better economic performance. “Moving forward to 2019, the beginning of the year witnessed the retirement of my father, Mr Barry Sewards, after over 50 years at the helm of G F Tomlinson. He has worked closely with me for over 25 years and the Group has now passed onto the next generation. With this change, the Group companies have implemented new systems and technologies to complement our tried and tested existing systems that have served the company well for over a century. The re-structure carried out, enabled the Group to position itself in the best possible position to move profitability forward during our current financial year, and we predict it will continue to do so during 2020. “The Group has a strategic plan over the next few years to partner with more public sector clients on a variety of frameworks, which not only start and finish on different dates, but also run for longer terms. To complement the public sector workload, the Group has also aligned itself with a core range of successful commercial developer clients. Running alongside this, the Group has also started to develop its Tomlinson Homes banner, with a number of strategic residential developments. “Other substantial project wins will enable the Group to move forward throughout 2020 and well into 2021. 2020 will also see the completion of one of our high-profile, major Midlands projects; the £30 million redevelopment of Nottingham Castle. The Group has also invested strategically in a series of commercial developments which will supplement the commercial contracts division during 2020. “With over 125 years of experience in the industry, G F Tomlinson is well versed in remaining agile and embracing new ideas to capitalise on the more buoyant sectors in the marketplace, and this approach ensures the company is well placed, providing greater opportunities for continued success for years to come. “As we look to a bright future of trading, I’d like to acknowledge and thank the whole G F Tomlinson team for their passion, dedication and strong work ethic.”
Dover Street car park in Leicester city centre touted for potential large office complex development
AS REPORTED in the Leicester Mercury, a busy public car park in Leicester city centre is being earmarked for a potential large-scale office development. Planners at Leicester City Council say the 164 space Dover Street car park could be developed to help address a shortage of office space identified by consultants it employed to look at future employment sites. The consultants GL Hearn said, in a report published by the council, the car park has several advantages to it as a new office complex including being near to the railway station - some 300 metres away on London Road - and the inner ring road. It is also entirely in the ownership of the city council which could make a scheme easier to deliver. The GL Hearn report on city centre office space forms part of the council’s draft Local Plan - proposals on how to shape the city’s growth over the next 16 years. A public consultation has been launched on the plan but temporarily suspended during the lockdown.
Site for 4 detached houses in Leicester CARLTON ESTATES are offering for sale a development site with planning permission (ref: 20172289) for four detached houses. The land – at the rear of The Sportsman, Finch Close, Leicester LE3 6SD – is for sale at an asking price of £425,000. For more information, contact Carlton Estates on 0116 284 9636 or email: sales@carltonestates.co.uk
I went to a postman’s birthday party last week. We played “pass the ‘sorry you weren’t in’ note”. Land To The Rear Of The Sportsman Finch Close, Leices £425,000
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New COVID-19 Redundancy and Recruitment Service for Leicester and Leicestershire
Former cinema for sale in Brierley Hill www.siddalljones.com
17 Dudley Road, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 1HA
A NEW service has been launched to support people in Leicester and Leicestershire who have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP), the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), Leicester City Council and Futures (who manage local careers support for the National Careers Service) have teamed up to launch a new COVID-19 Redundancy and Recruitment Service. The service will help match people who are facing redundancy due to the impact of coronavirus with opportunities in sectors that have seen a surge in employment demand. The Government is already offering the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, which is designed to help businesses retain staff during the outbreak by paying 80% of an employee’s salary while they are furloughed. However, redundancies are still being made, leaving people out of work. At the same time, demand for staff is increasing in sectors vital to the fight against the virus outbreak. These include food production and retail; logistics and distribution; and social care. The new service will work with local employers in these vital sectors to help those facing redundancy make a smooth transition into new work. This programme will also support the DWP, which is dealing with unprecedented demand for new claims for Universal Credit. SERCO, who manage a Skills Support for Redundancy programme for Leicester and Leicestershire through the European Social Fund (ESF), will further enhance the offer. Fiona Baker, Head of Strategy at LLEP, said: “Traditionally, responses to redundancy situations have been coordinated directly by the DWP. However, it is currently experiencing huge demand and is diverting its staffing resources to claims processing and payments. “In response, we will work with partners at Leicester City Council’s Employment Hub and Futures to provide this new, rapid response triage service. It will match redundancy situations to employment opportunities and provide additional support where required. “The fight against coronavirus is an immense team effort and I am proud that we are able to pool our expertise to help those worse affected by the economic impact of this outbreak across our region.” Roger Mathews, Leicestershire DWP Team Leader, said: “Our priorities at the moment are ensuring people get their benefit payments, and continuing to support those who need us the most. We are very pleased to be working with LLEP, Futures and
the Leicester Employment Hub colleagues as part of this strong employment-focussed partnership. While these are difficult times, unfortunately leading to job losses in some cases, new jobs and other opportunities are being created. This strong partnership will bring about real benefits in helping to link together people and businesses affected by this situation. ‘’ Peter Brammall, CEO at Futures, said: “These are challenging times for individuals and businesses across Leicester and Leicestershire. Futures has longstanding expertise in helping employers to manage their workforce requirements through our National Careers Service programmes, advising and guiding people through redeployment into new jobs. “We’re pleased to be part of a strong rapid response partnership which will pay dividends over the coming weeks in helping to provide assistance and maximise opportunities for local people and employers.” City Mayor Peter Soulsby said: “It is important that support is available for those people who may be facing redundancy as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. “I am pleased that the city council has been able to work so rapidly with our partners to set up this new service. It will help people back into employment and address the growing demand for staff in areas of work that are vital to our response in these challenging times. “This is another example of how Leicester is pulling together to get
through the coronavirus crisis by keeping essential services running and ensuring that people get the support that they need.” The Leicester Employment Hub, which is managed by the city council, is already working closely with local social care providers to promote vacancies in residential care, home care or supported living and link potential staff with employers. Aslam Iqbal, recruitment manager at Adaptus Cares Ltd, said: “We are very happy to be working in collaboration with the Leicester Employment Hub. They have been very proactive by forwarding candidates’ CVS across to us. They are always there if we need any assistance and have any employment requirements.” Employers who want to access the COVID-19 Redundancy and Recruitment Service should go to: bizgateway.org.uk/our-services/ support/coronavirus-covid-19 Individuals looking for work should visit: https://www. leicesteremploymenthub.co.uk/ or email employmenthub@leicester. gov.uk Local people looking for free careers advice can email: leicestershire@futuresforyou.com The LLEP Business Gateway Growth Hub, bizgateway.org. uk has a dedicated area for official guidance and support for businesses and the impact of COVID-19.
Desford plot BENTONS Estate Agents are offering for sale a single building plot with planning permission (ref: 20/00167/FUL) for a 1½ storey detached dormer dwelling. The plot – at the rear of Station Road, Desford, Leics. LE9 9FN – is being offered at a guide price of £120,000. For more information, contact Bentons on 01664 563892 or email: sales@bentons.co.uk
FOR SALE – FREEHOLD - £295,000 SIDDAL JONES Estate Development/Conversion Opportunity - STP Agents are for sale Gross Internal Area:offering 10,090 ft (937.4 m ) approximately a former cinema which may T: 0121 638 0500 be suitable for a variety of uses, subject to planning. 2
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The 10,090 sq.ft. property – at 17 Dudley Road, Brierley Hill, West Midlands DY5 1HA – comprises a substantial three storey former cinema and nightclub premises built in Art Deco style in the 1930s as a Danilo Cinema. It has been empty for a number of years and requires thorough refurbishment. There is a car park for 12 vehicles at the rear, with access via Bank Street. Offers in excess of £295,000 are invited. For more information, contact Siddall Jones on 0121 638 0500 or email: info@siddalljones.com
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Former doctor’s surgery Mark’s once-in-a-lifetime African adventure in Kings Norton Granton Medical Centre, 114 Middleton Hall Road, We understand the property has planning permission under use class D1 Kings Norton,Institutions). Birmingham, B30 1DH (Non-Residential
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FOR SALE Freehold Former Doctors Surgery Net Internal Area: 4,026 ft2 (374.02 m2) approx.
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The 4,206 sq.ft. property – Granton Medical Centre, 114 Middleton Hall Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham B30 1DH – occupies a prime position and may be suitable for a multitude of uses, subject to planning. Offers in excess of £750,000 are invited. For more information, contact Siddall Jones on 0121 638 0500 or email: info@siddalljones.com
asers that these sales particulars have been prepared as a general guide only. A detailed survey has not been carried out, nor the services, relied upon for furnishing purposes and are approximate. If floor plans are included, they are for guidance only and illustration purposes only ters likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.
Nottingham office building sold for £9.225m NOTTINGHAM One Limited, has sold its Nottingham One office scheme on Canal Street to the UKRO II Limited Partnership (UKRO II). The commercial element was acquired on a long leasehold basis for £9.225 million, reflecting a net initial yield of 7.51%. Comprising 54,007 sq ft (5,017 sq m), Nottingham One includes six selfcontained office suites alongside 114 of the 256 on-site car parking spaces. The building is currently fully let to a range of occupiers, generating a passing rent of £739,688 per annum. The landmark development is also home to 242 residential units. The retained ground rent element will be offered to the market later this year. Savills sold the scheme on behalf of Nottingham One Limited. UKROII is represented by ADAPT Real Estate as UK asset managers and Ship Street Advisors as investment advisors, and was advised by Mark Tomlinson at FHP Property Consultants.
A BRETT Landscaping team member has raised thousands of pounds for charity after a huge challenge climbing Africa’s highest mountain.
Mark Bushell is sales and marketing director for Brett - an established independent manufacturer of high quality concrete block paving, natural stone paving, porcelain paving and concrete paving slabs. Mark has been with Brett since 2011, having previously worked at Marshalls, Holcim and Pavement Solutions. So far Mark has raised more than £3,000 for Asthma UK after he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. Mark said: “It was an unbelievable 10 days and tougher than I ever imagined. We were walking for up to 17 hours a day in temperatures ranging from +28 degrees to -18 degrees. “The terrain was difficult, but the effects of altitude sickness and lack of sleep and food were worse. The feeling you get at the summit makes it all worthwhile. “Three people die in the UK every day from asthma so it’s definitely worth it. My next challenge will be the rescheduled London Marathon so I’m hoping to raise even more to help fund cutting edge research into asthma.” Mark is hoping to raise even more money for this worthy cause – to sponsor him see http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/MarkBushell2 The company is based at Barrow-upon Soar, Leicestershire, and is part of the Brett Group – the UK’s largest independent construction and materials group.
Forterra statement 24th April 2020 SINCE the announcement last month that Forterra would be temporarily halting production at most of its manufacturing sites, the business has been planning alternative working practices that enable manufacturing to recommence while keeping staff safe and able to socially distance. Following guidance from the NHS, Public Health England and the Construction Leadership Council, Forterra has started the process of carrying out risk assessments and are pleased to announce that kilns will be fired up ready to start production at one of its brick manufacturing facilities next week. Also next week, Forterra will recommence production of the hollowcore product at Bison Precast in Swadlincote. It is expected that this will be followed by the reopening of two more plants in May. Due to the current high inventory levels, it is anticipated that the majority of plants will reopen during June and July. Stephen Harrison, Chief Executive at Forterra said, “This move means that we are able to support our housebuilder customers as they also begin the process of returning to work over the coming days and weeks, ramping up our production as and when inventory and demand from the market requires. “This return to business is encouraging and we must all adjust to new ways of working that ensure the safety of our staff and our customers and the continued success of our industry.”
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RICS implements low value dispute construction adjudication service
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RICS has begun providing a low value construction adjudication service to give UK SMEs a simple and costeffective procedure that will make solving disputes more accessible and quicker for lower value claims. Something that is badly needed in these challenging times to free up SME cash flow. The RICS service will operate in accordance with the ground-breaking CIC Low Value Disputes Model Adjudication Procedure (LVD MAP) procedure. The service is aimed at disputes where the amounts claimed are for £50,000 or less, and the issues in dispute are relatively uncomplicated. In the light of the impact of the coronavirus on the industry, there is a renewed call for an easy to use method. RICS have set up a high-quality panel of RICS adjudicators who have been trained to deliver the service. RICS is a key supporter of the CIC LVD MAP, which was set up as a direct response to concerns that adjudication had become too costly and complex for smaller amounts and has been involved in its development over the last two years. RICS’ Global Director of Dispute Resolution Services, John Fletcher comments: “RICS is very supportive of the CIC’s best practice guidelines and as a professional body who can provide adjudication services is happy to be able implement our service sooner to support small businesses in these extraordinarily challenging times. With cashflow a growing issue for the sector, this service offers a realistic opportunity for SMEs in the construction industry to have disputes resolved cheaply and effectively, where they might previously have found the costs and complexity of adjudication to be prohibitive. Industry Minister Nadhim Zahawi said: “As part of our ambition to make the UK the best place to start and grow a business, we will always support initiatives that help companies of all sizes to achieve their potential.” “This new, more transparent process will offer access to justice for small and medium sized companies in the construction industry - helping ensure small disputes are resolved quickly, cheaply and effectively. We welcome the work of the CIC and RICS in developing this initiative.” The LVD MAP complies with the Construction Act and includes an uncomplicated timetable and structure. It provides a flexible, yet simple to understand, approach to the key elements of the adjudication process and can reduce the amount of reliance parties may need to place on professional representation. Crucially, the procedure is relatively inexpensive, and both sides will know beforehand how much the adjudicator will charge and how much each will have to pay.
A FORMER Molson Coors Brewery in Burton-on-Trent has been put up for sale, which could see a residential-led mixed-use development created in the heart of the town. The 5.77-acre site in Station Street, is situated five minutes’ walk to either the town centre or Burton-on-Trent railway station, and includes a keg fountain and large copper kettle. Built in 1864 the brewery comprises of a red brick complex consisting of a mix of two to four storey buildings. The brewery was previously connected to the still active Molson Coors site across Station Street by an overhead bridge until the last brew took place in December 2017 and the buildings were decommissioned the following year. Two of the buildings on site are Grade II listed due to their architectural or historic interest. The former brewery is part of the Borough Road Conservation area and has been earmarked to be part of the East Staffordshire Town Centre Regeneration programme, which includes plans for pedestrianising part of Station Street. Nick Hammond, director in the Advisory & Restructuring team at Colliers International, said: “This is an ideal opportunity to create a unique development in a location which is already primed for regeneration. “The local authority is looking for high-quality residential-led proposals, which complements the heritage of the site, while also boosting the local economy with potential for units along Station Street. This site is a rare opportunity to make a significant investment in the area.” A spokesperson for Molson Coors added: “We are working closely with the local authority and Colliers to ensure the right investment is secured to turn this historic site into a quality residential-led development. It is incredibly important to us that this site, which is an important part of our and Burton’s heritage, is developed in an appropriately sympathetic way and adds real value to our local community in Burton.”
Siddall Jones sells prime Birmingham residential site for £2.8 million A PRIME residential site in Birmingham has been sold by property agents Siddall Jones for £2.8 million. The former car parking site at 50-60 Northwood Street in the Jewellery Quarter has full planning permission for 44 apartments and 32 parking spaces with gated access. Ryan Lynch, associate director at Siddall Jones, said: “We were delighted to be instructed to dispose of this site which had lain dormant for several years, and look we forward to the seeing the scheme, which is scheduled for completion in late 2021, make a fantastic addition to the street. “The site generated significant interest from both local and national developers, demonstrating that the Jewellery Quarter is still an attractive location for developers, not least because of its young professional workforce and variety of independent retailers and restaurants.” The 0.46 acre site was sold by Raybone Developments Ltd to an unnamed West Midlands developer. The deal follows on from Siddall Jones’ recently announced million pound plus sale of the Grade II-listed, 18,000 sq ft, former Derwent Works on the corner of Constitution Hill and Henrietta Street, for an undisclosed sum. Edward Siddall-Jones, managing director of Siddall Jones, said: “We continue to secure instructions and want to work with developers around the Jewellery Quarter and wider Birmingham area. “When we eventually come out of lockdown, there will be considerable pent-up demand to be met and those who can hit the ground running and have continued to promote themselves hard through this very difficult trading period, will undoubtedly reap the benefits.”
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Interesting properties for sale with FHP
Bective Works I Bective Road/Yelvertoft Road I Northampton I NN2 7TD
Land at Northwood Lane I Darley Dale I Matlock I Derbyshire I DE4 2HQ
Site for 12 dwellings in Darley Dale
Development opportunity in Northampton
THE PROPERTY – at Northwood Lane, Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 2HQ – comprises a transport depot and some workshop buildings on a site of 1.11 acres.
THIS 1.9 ACRE SITE – known as Bective Works, Bective Road/ Yelvertoft Road, Northampton NN2 7TD – has existing planning consent for 293 student bedrooms, and prior planning consent (2006) for 155 residential units.
There is a resolution to grant planning consent under application number 18/01430/OUT for outline consent for up to 12 dwellings, including 3 affordable. This is subject to completion of a Section 106 Agreement. St John’s Academic Building I Chilwell Lane I Bramcote Offers are invited. Nottingham I NG9 3DS Contact Tim Richardson at FHP on 01332 224 857 Planning Site Location Office Building / Prime Development or email: timr@fhp.co.uk The property is situated in Northwood,
1.04 acres (approx.)
between Darley Dale and in Rowsley. Access from Development site Bramcote the A6 is easy via Northwood Lane and Cote
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Subject to planning, the site is suitable for a wide range of redevelopment options to include student development, privateDescription rented sector Location development, private residential development, mixed use, retirement living Northampton is approximately 60 miles north west of In total the available site comprises approximately and care/health sector development. London and 14 miles north of Milton Keynes. It has a 1.9 acres (0.76 ha) as indicated on the plan above. resident population of circa 220,000 people. Offers in excess of £3 million are invited. Circa 1.3 acres (0.52 ha) of the site has redundant Contact Phil Daniels at FHP on150115 908 2103 industrial/open or email: phil@fhp.co.uk The Town is adjacent to Junction of the M1 space thereon. 18and Agard Derby I DE1 1DZ Motorway has aRoad directI rail connection to London. The site is located between Bective Road and Yelvertoft Road in the Kingsthorpe area of Northampton, approximately 2.0 miles north of the Town Centre.
Part of the site is occupied by a Grade II listed property known as Enterprise House which we understand has a floor area of circa 1,625m² (17,500ft²) subject to verification.
Development opportunity in Derby
There is a resolution to grant planning consent by Derbyshire Dales District Council under THE planning application number 18/01430/OUT for PROPERTY outline consent for up to 12 dwellings, The premises is located in a mixed commercial and residential area with nearby uses including – 18 Agard including 3 affordable. This is subject to residential, neighbourhood retailing to include banks, completion of a Section 106 Agreement to restaurants and local businesses and is in close Street, proximity to the Waitrose store and Asda on include: Derby
In addition there is a property known as Jabez House
which is to the rear of Enterprise House. This is not THE Hilloc, on the edge of the village and providing believed to be affected by the listing of Enterprise fantastic views across the valley. PROPERTY House. This property has a floor area of circa 511m² (5,500ft²). Enterprise House/Jabez House stands on a – St John’s site of circa 0.6 acres (0.25 ha). Harborough Road. Academic The Property DE1being 1DZ – ● Three affordable dwellings for rent, Building, comprises one bed minimum 58m² each. Chilwell Lane, The property comprises a transport depot, an area of Bramcote, mainly hard surface and including some ● Offsite affordable housing contribution of 0.3 acres workshop buildings. The site extends to Nottingham £15,270 and is NG9 approximately 3DS – has0.45 hectares (1.11 acres). ● Public open space contribution £6,000. currently been For used as information, there is a former social club occupied on the other side of Cote Hilloc which may be an academic ● The housing mix to be nine open market by B1 light available by separate negotiation. building since houses, with a mix of 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms. industrial/ its construction Details on application. Further information can be found onbusiness the Local in the 1970s and •would be appropriate for a similar use, or Prime Development Site – 1.04 acres approx Indicative site photograph Authority Planning portal. • Existing Building – 16,000 sq ft approx property of offices, or for religious purposes with • Suit Offices, Academic or Religious use large meeting rooms Planning Location circa 6,652 sq.feet, together with an external car park. • Suitable for redevelopment for up to 14 houses STP and on site parking. • Available September 2020
Alternatively, the site• Offers is also suitable for redevelopment for up overconsidered £1 million For Sale to 14 houses, subject to planning. Offers over £1 million are invited. Contact David Hargreaves at FHP on 0115 841 1131 or email: davidh@ fhp.co.uk
Currently the premises have planning consent 09/18/01335) Currently the premisesfor has an approved The subject site/premises is located on Agard (ref: planning consent of (ref:a09/18/01335) for change of use toStreet 32 student the erection twoclose to theapartments Law School. The including area is change of use to 32 student apartments dominated by residential in the form of student storey roof extension and a single storey ground floor extension. including the erection of a 2-storey roof and private accommodation and is within Offers are invited, based on a guide price extension and a single-storey ground floor walking distance of the city centre. In of £950,000. particular, the Cathedral Quarter and Derby Contact Phil Daniels at FHP on 0115 908 2103 or extension. email: phil@fhp.co.uk (night circuit) are within close walking distance.
The property has had a planning refusal for the demolition of existing building on site and erection of 156 studio flats (ref: 07/17/00880). The vendor is currently in negotiations with the Planning Department to submit a renewed application.
Harborough District Council
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Lutterworth East planning application deferred
COUNCILLORS have deferred proposals for 2,750 new homes, community facilities and employment space to the east of Lutterworth. At a meeting held ‘virtually’ and broadcast online on Tuesday 21 April 2020, Harborough District Council’s planning committee agreed the decision should be deferred to allow the Council to consider late representations made on behalf of University Hospitals Leicester. The deferral was proposed by
Cllr Amanda Burrell and seconded by Cllr Barry Champion. All nine councillors on the committee voted to accept the proposal and defer the meeting to consider the representations. A further site visit was also requested by councillors. The application will now be reconsidered by Harborough District Council’s planning committee at a date to be confirmed in the coming weeks. The proposed site is identified in the Harborough Local Plan as a key area to accommodate new housing in the District, known as Lutterworth East Strategic
The site comprises an area of approx 0.3 acres In addition to the above, the site has and is currently occupied by B1 light opportunity for mixed use/private apartment connecting with industrial/business property circa 6,652 ft² development (STP).Lutterworth Area (SDA). If together with external car parking. town centre
Development approved; approximately 1,260 of the new homes are expected to be built by 2031 and the rest after 2031. The 550-acre development is on land east of the town and the M1 would include over 100 hectares of green space, two new primary schools and employment space to create around 2,500 jobs. The scheme proposes: • A Community Park, playing fields, allotments, woodland, trees and hedgerows and new ecological habitats • Foot and cycle paths –
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23 hectares of retail and business space - creating up to 2,500 jobs Two new primary schools Improvements to main roads and junctions to increase capacity, a new M1 bridge, and a new spine road A community hub - with the potential for shops, restaurants, cafes, health centre and community hall
and would advise any prospective purchaser to consult with local planners for further views and information.
Leicestershire BUILDER Magazine • MAY 2020 • The entire site plot measures approximately 7198 sq ft (668 Tel: 01530 244069 • EMAIL: INFO@BUILDERMAGAZINES.CO.UK sq mtr).
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Two chalet bungalow plots for sale in Kegworth May consider sales as individual plots for those seeking a self build scheme.
NEWTON FALLOWELL Suthers Road, are offering for Kegworth, Derby, DE74 2DE sale two single £250,000 building plots An exciting and rare opportunity for the self build enthusiast or local developer to acquire up to two single building plots with outline with outline planning permission (application number 19/02332/OUT by North West Leicestershire District Council) planning and located within this established residential location with excellent commuter links and village shops. permission (ref: It is thought that two appropriately designed three bedroom 19/02332/OUT) detached chalet bungalows with single garages, approximately 1200 – 1400 sq ft each would be acceptable for the erection and would advise any prospective purchaser to consult with of two chalet local planners for further views and information. bungalows. The entire site plot measures approximately 7198 sq ft (668 sq mtr).
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Claim a grant through the coronavirus (COVID-19) Self-employment Income Support Scheme Use this scheme if you're self-employed or a member of a partnership in the UK and have lost income due to coronavirus (COVID-19). Published 26 March 2020 Last updated 21 April 2020 — see all updates From:
HM Revenue & Customs (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs)
Contents Who can claim How much you’ll get How to claim After you’ve claimed Other help you can get The online service you’ll use to claim is not available yet. HMRC will aim to contact you by mid May 2020, and will make payments by early June 2020. This scheme will allow you to claim a taxable grant worth 80% of your trading profits up to a maximum of £2,500 a month. It will be available for 3 months, but may be extended. The grant will be subject to Income Tax and National Insurance contributions but does not need to be repaid. You can make a claim for Universal Credit (https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit) while you wait for the grant. You should record the grant as part of your self-employment income, and it may affect the amount of Universal Credit you get. This will not affect Universal Credit claims for earlier periods. If you receive the grant you can continue to work or take on other employment including voluntary work. If you have other employment as a director or employee paid through PAYE your employer may be able to get support using the Job Retention Scheme (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-could-be-covered-by-thecoronavirus-job-retention-scheme).
Who can claim You can claim if you’re a self-employed individual or a member of a partnership and you: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme
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have submitted your Self Assessment tax return for the tax year 2018 to 2019 traded in the tax year 2019 to 2020 are trading when you apply, or would be except for coronavirus intend to continue to trade in the tax year 2020 to 2021 have lost trading profits due to coronavirus You will need to confirm to HMRC that your business has been adversely affected by coronavirus. HMRC will as usual use a risk based approach to compliance. Your trading profits must also be no more than £50,000 and more than half of your total income for either: the tax year 2018 to 2019 the average of the tax years 2016 to 2017, 2017 to 2018, and 2018 to 2019 If you have not submitted Self Assessment tax returns for all 3 years find out how we will work out your eligibility. If you have not submitted your Self Assessment tax return for the tax year 2018 to 2019, you must do this by 23 April 2020 or you will not be able to claim. HMRC will review any late returns in the usual way. HMRC will use data on the 2018 to 2019 tax returns already submitted to identify those eligible. We will not take into account any changes made to submitted returns after 26 March 2020, when working out your eligibility or amount of the grant. Find out how HMRC works out your total income and trading profits (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-hmrc-worksout-total-income-and-trading-profits-for-the-self-employment-income-support-scheme) for the Self-employment Income Support Scheme.
If you have loans covered by the loan charge If you’re self-employed and have received payment for work or services in the form of a loan or other form of credit covered by the loan charge (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/report-and-account-for-your-disguised-remunerationloan-charge), you may be able to claim the grant, however your eligibility and average trading profits will be based on either: the average of the tax years 2016 to 2017 and 2017 to 2018 the tax year 2017 to 2018 if you were not self-employed in the tax year 2016 to 2017 You also do not have to file your 2018 to 2019 Self Assessment tax return by 23 April 2020. You should file by the 30 September 2020.
If you’re a farmer claiming farmers’ averaging relief If you’re a self-employed farmer claiming farmers’ averaging relief (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/farmers-and-market-gardeners-hs224-self-assessment-helpsheet/hs224farmers-and-market-gardeners-2019) HMRC will use the amount of profit before the impact of the averaging
claims to work out:
if you can claim the grant how much grant you will receive
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How much you’ll get You’ll get a taxable grant based on your average trading profit over the 3 tax years: 2016 to 2017 2017 to 2018 2018 to 2019 To work out the average trading profit we will add together your total trading profits or losses for the 3 tax years then divide by 3.
If you have not submitted Self Assessment tax returns for all 3 years We will work out your average trading profit based on continuous periods of self-employment, which will be either: the tax years 2017 to 2018 and 2018 to 2019 the tax year 2018 to 2019 only, even if you were self-employed in the tax year 2016 to 2017 The grant will be 80% of your average trading profit, divided by 12 which will give a monthly amount. We will pay this or up to a maximum of £2,500 a month, whichever is lower. We’ll pay the grant directly into your bank account, in one instalment.
How to claim You cannot make a claim yet. HMRC will aim to contact you by mid May 2020 if you’re eligible for the scheme, and invite you to claim using the GOV.UK online service. If you’re unable to claim online an alternative way to claim will be available. We will update this page with more information soon. This page will also be updated with the steps you can take to make it easier to claim using the GOV.UK online service. You do not need to contact HMRC, as this will only delay the urgent work being undertaken to introduce the scheme. You will only be able to claim using the GOV.UK online service. If you receive texts, calls or emails claiming to be from HMRC, offering financial help or a tax refund and asking you to click on a link or to give personal information, it is a scam.
After you’ve claimed Once HMRC has received your claim and your grant is approved, we will contact you to tell you how much you’ll get and the payment details.
Other help you can get The government is also providing the following help for the self-employed: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme
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deferral of Self Assessment Income Tax and VAT payments (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19support-for-businesses#support-for-businesses-through-deferring-vat-and-income-tax-payments)
grants for businesses that pay little or no business rates (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19support-for-businesses#support-for-businesses-that-pay-little-or-no-business-rates)
Business Interruption Loan Scheme (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-andbusinesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses#support-for-businesses-through-the-coronavirusbusiness-interruption-loan-scheme)
Published 26 March 2020 Last updated 21 April 2020 + show all updates 1. 21 April 2020 Updated as previous version published in error. 2. 14 April 2020 This guidance has been updated with more information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) Selfemployment Income Support Scheme. 3. 26 March 2020 First published.
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