LEICESTERSHIRE BUILDER MAGAZINE MAY 2022 by Michael Wilkinson

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Second phase of Loughborough’s Waterside Village ready for residents

THE MULTIMILLION-POUND apartment complex, The Gate, which sits at the heart of Loughborough’s new Waterside Village, is now complete and opening its doors to new residents. Designed by award-winning, Leicestershire based, HSSP Architects, The Gate is home to 64 apartments, a resident’s gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, co-working space, canal side garden and concierge services. The Gate forms an integral part of the Waterside Village development, a vibrant and historical gateway into Loughborough. It is the sister building to The Mill, an award winning, regenerated former Victorian hosiery mill built in 1889, which has been stylishly and sympathetically redeveloped into 76 one- and two-bedroom luxury homes. The Gate has been designed to harmonise with the historic mill, yet have its own modern identity, replicating the feeling of yesteryear with the inclusion of exposed internal red brick work detailing, large glazed openings and deep window recesses. Built by HSSP’s award-winning client Solus Homes, The Gate is designed with a cool simplicity and is bursting with character. Each apartment features an eclectic mix of carefully curated textures, materials and finishes. With tall ceilings and feature columns, the design pays homage to the area’s industrial past. The project also includes designer bespoke kitchens and high-quality finishes throughout. Richard Cooper, Director at RIBA Chartered Architects, HSSP, said: “It’s fantastic to see this ambitious project come to fruition. The project began in the middle of a pandemic with all trades working incredibly hard to finish the project to a high standard despite the challenging circumstances. “Through our design, we’ve been able to invoke the feeling of bygone times with careful selection of materials and details, and complemented these with stunning modern features that impeccably fuse the historic elements to the new. It truly is a unique development which we know will form a happy, healthy and inspiring place for people to live and work.” The third and final phase of Waterside Village, The Wharf got underway this month and is expected to be completed late 2023. It will complete the multi-million pound development which has redeveloped and brought new life into Loughborough’s waterside. What was once a corner stone of Loughborough’s industrial heritage, has become the new heartbeat of a village community, offering the ultimate waterside living lifestyle.

SALE OF TWO PARCELS OF LAND TO JELSON FROM PAGE 1

Commenting on the two completions, Mather Jamie Senior Associate Director Gary Kirk said, “One of our key strengths is that we often work with our landowning clients on a strategic basis over a number of years to bring forward development opportunities. “Both Rugby and Long Clawson are examples of sites we have been closely involved with for several years and we are proud of the outcome for both clients. Early engagement in any site allows us to feed into the planning process in such a way as to maximise value and saleability of a scheme in order that our clients achieve the very best outcome on sale. We expect to continue delivering similar sites to market in order to meet the high demand for greenfield sites for new build housing.”

Rise in construction output masks falling optimism, says FMB

THE RISE IN construction output, the highest since August 2021, masks falling optimism and a drop in residential construction activity, warns the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the latest construction PMI data. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB said: “Construction output has been sustained during March through the buoyancy of commercial projects, but the latest PMI data makes clear that growth in the repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) and house building sectors has stalled. For smaller construction firms, these projects represent the bread and butter for their businesses. Faced with rampant inflationary pressures and significant uncertainty regarding the economic impact of the war in Ukraine, it’s clear that these smaller building firms look set to suffer at a time when consumers are tightening their belts.” Berry continued: “After a testing period during the pandemic and with business optimism now at a 17-month low, the Government should take a proactive approach to reduce the difficulties. A measure that would act as a boost for builders and reduce long terms costs for consumers would be the introduction of a National Retrofit Strategy. This would create demand for retrofit projects, that local builders will then deliver and cut energy bills for customers. Additionally, with the pace of job creation easing to its weakest level so far this year, attention must be given to encouraging greater numbers of employers to train young people into construction careers.”

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Development opportunity in Glenfield

Leicester City Mr R Patel (c/o Agent: Kurosh Morad, KMC Consultancy, 60 St Anne’s Drive, Leicester LE2 8HT) – First foor extension to existing unit – at 40A Wood Street, Leicester LE1 3TU. Falcon Pension Scheme (c/o Agent: Paul Cleaver Architect, 1387 Melton Road, Queniborough, Leics. LE7 3FP) – Four dwellings adjacent to Layton House – at 7-13 Frewin Street, Leicester LE5 0PA. Mr G Singh (c/o Agent: Harry Fowler, Landmark Planning, 10 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Change of use of the upper floors of 197 Melton Road from hotel to5 self-contained flats with associated alterations to roof and access – at The Melton Hotel, 197 Melton Road, Leicester LE4 6QT. University Hospitals Leicester (c/o Agent: Michael Pitt, Modula Limited, The Coach House, Holly Street, Leamington Spa, Warks. CV32 4TN) – Construction of two/ three storey modular extension at north of Balmoral Building, with roof top plant rooms, associated landscaping and drainage works – at Balmoral Building, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester LE1 5WW.

ANDREW Granger & Co are inviting offers for a development opportunity at 5 & 7 Groby Road, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8GN.

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Offers in excess of £2,000,000 are invited. For more information, or to OPPORTUNITY arrange a viewing, contact Andrew Granger &DEVELOPMENT Co on 0116 242 9922 or visit: www.andrewgranger.co.uk 5 & 7 GROBY ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LE3 8GN OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £2,000,000

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Redrow secures East Goscote land for 270 homes

REDROW East Midlands has acquired land for a 43-acre housing development in a Leicestershire village. The housebuilder intends to build 270 two, three, four and five-bedroom homes to create a “sustainable” and “thriving” community in East Goscote. The firm said it plans to build the homes in the Melton Road area of the village, which is a couple of miles north of Syston in the borough of Charnwood. It says a number of ‘affordable’ homes will be included.

Mr Russ Smith (c/o Agent: SDP, 51 Culpepper Way, Stamford PE9 3WL) – Conversion of dwelling into 6 selfcontained flats – at 7 Holmwood Drive, Leicester LE3 9LG. Denovo Investment Group Limited (c/o Agent: Muhammad Imtiaz, 365Architecture Limited, 20 Lynmouth Road, Leicester LE5 1NA) – Change of use to 10 self-contained flats – at 61-63 Bardolph Street, Leicester LE4 6EH.

Super-prison application rejected AS REPORTED in the Leicester Mercury, the government is being urged not to appeal against the rejection of its plans to build a ‘super-prison’ in Leicestershire.

The 2.05 acre plot has the benefit of outline planning permission (ref: 21/0052/OUT) for the retention of Nos 5 & 7 Groby Road, plus the erection of a maximum of 8 new dwellings, all served by a new shared access.

Park Lane Knitwear (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects Limited, Regent House, 7 Upper King Street, Leicester LE1 6XB) – Retrofit of an existing warehouseinto a residential scheme comprising 8 one-bed apartments and 2 two-bed apartments, including the removal of the existing roof and allowance for a new roof – at 245 Western Road, Leicester LE3 0EB. Choices Care Limited (c/o Agent: Robert Gooding, Good-Designing Limited, 11 Saracen Way, Newark Road, Peterborough PE1 5WS) – Conversion of workshop to 2 self-contained flats – at rear of 167-169 Loughborough Road, Leicester LE4 5LR.

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QS Supplies Pension Fund (c/o Agent: James Evans, Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Erection of an industrial shed comprising 4 units with associated service areas, parking and landscaping – at land adjacent to 6 Uxbridge Road, Leicester LE4 7ST. KV Developments Ltd (c/o Agent: Mrs Varsha Tailor, DT Designs Ltd, 74 Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) – Change of use from a taxi office to 2 self-contained flats plus first floor extension, two-storey extension and alterations – at Green Lane Taxis, Adjacent to Triangle Club, Coleman Road, Leicester LE5 4LE. Try Limited (c/o Agent: DT Designs Ltd, 74 Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) – Change of use from factory to 6 selfcontained flats – at 94 Halstead Street, Leicester LE5 3RD. Exemplar Healthcare Ltd (c/o Agent: David Ryan, SSA Architects Limited, Unit 16, 1 Cardale Park, Beckwith Head Road, Harrogate HG3 1RZ) – Erection of 2 single storey extensions to existing single storey care home – at Foxton Grange, 571 Gipsy Lane, Leicester LE5 0TA. Mr Mayur Pau (c/o Agent: Mr M Imtiaz, Architecture365 Limited, 20 Lynmouth Road, Leicester LE5 1NA) – Change of use of existing two bed house to 3 flats, plus two storey side and rear extension, single storey rear extension, rear dormer and alterations – at 1 Oliver Road, Leicester LE4 7GQ.

Charnwood Borough Anstey Nomads Football Club (c/o Agent: HSSP Architects Limited) – New clubhouse, changing rooms and education rooms plus parking provision and landscaping – at Anstey Nomads FC, Callingtons Community Complex, Cropston Road, Anstey, Leicester LE4 7BP. Sirina Limited (c/o Agent: Stansgate Planning) – Erection of 3 dwellings with carports and associated works – at land off Gaddesby Lane, Rearsby, Leics. LE7 4YJ. Mr K Mehta (c/o Agent: KMC Consultancy) – Partial demolition of the existing single and two storey side and rear extension; first floor extension and alterations to form 4 self-contained flats – at 18 Lonsdale Road, Thurmaston, Leicester LE4 8JF.

Contractors are invited to tender for Bellfoundry restoration project THE SAVING the Last Major Bellfoundry in Britain Project is entering its next stage as it invites main contractors to tender for a programme of capital works to protect and enhance Loughborough Bellfoundry’s Grade II* Listed Buildings and museum, funded by a number of generous donors and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Loughborough Bellfoundry - which is in the centre of the Leicestershire town - is also known as John Taylor’s Bellfoundry, and is the last major bellfoundry in the UK and Commonwealth. In 2016, the Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust was set up to begin the project of restoring the bellfoundry’s buildings, redeveloping the site’s museum and protecting the bellfoundry and the ancient craft of bell making for generations to come. Plans for the comprehensive restoration of the Victorian site have been drawn up by a team lead by Caroe Architecture Limited and the Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust is now in a position to invite tenders from main contractors to deliver the project. Works are expected to begin later this year and complete towards the end of 2023. Main contractors are invited to submit their proposals by the deadline of 16th May 2022. For further information, please visit: www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk and search for Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust

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Fastest rise in construction orders since August 2021 From page 1 This part of the construction sector has seen output growth accelerate for three months in a row and the latest upturn was the strongest since June 2021. In contrast, the recoveries in civil engineering (index at 56.3) and residential work (54.9) lost momentum in March. The latter saw the slowest expansion of the three broad categories monitored by the survey. Total new orders expanded at a robust and accelerated pace in March, with the latest rise the strongest since August 2021. Construction companies typically cited improving tender opportunities and resilient customer demand, despite some reports that economic uncertainty and rising costs had limited new business growth. Rising workloads contributed to a considerable rise in staffing numbers during March. That said, the pace of job creation eased to its weakest so far this year amid ongoing difficulties filling vacancies. Mirroring the trend for new orders, latest data signalled a sharper increase in purchasing activity across the construction sector. Input buying rose at the steepest pace since July 2021, driven by a combination of stronger demand and efforts to build stocks where possible. Capacity constraints, a lack of haulage availability and ongoing logistics difficulties led to another sharp downturn in supplier performance. Around 33% of the survey panel reported longer lead times for construction products and materials, while only 1% saw an improvement. However, delays remained less widespread than the peak seen last summer. Imbalanced supply and demand, alongside escalating energy, fuel and commodity prices, resulted in a rapid rise in average cost burdens in March. The overall rate of input price inflation accelerated sharply since February and was the highest for six months. Concerns about the war in Ukraine, forecasts of severe cost inflation and a less favourable global economic outlook all weighed on constructors’ confidence in March. Around 48% of the survey panel expect a rise in business activity during the year ahead, while only 15% predict a decline. However, the balance of positive sentiment was the weakest seen since October 2020.

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70 new homes set for Leicestershire village after site sold Mr Tony Markham (c/o Agent: BHC) – Erection of 8 new dwellings, formation of car parking and associated landscaping – at Albert Street, Syston, Leicester LE7 2JA. Mr Allen (c/o Agent: Rural Insight) – Erection of 3 agricultural buildings for the storage of straw and machinery plus one agricultural building for overwintering of cattle – at Manor Farm, Hungarton Lane, Beeby, Leics. Henri Hamm (c/o Agent: WA Architecture) – Change of use from one dwelling to 2 flats – at 50 Frederick Street, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3BJ. Deane Henson (c/o Agent: Mark Architecture Limited) – Proposed new building for the creation of 6 studio apartments – at land off Woodgate, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 2TY.

Blaby District Mr Frazer Edge (c/o Agent: Mrs Julie Thompson, Peter Thompson Architectural Services, 49 Leicester Road, Broughton Astley, Leics. LE9 6QE) – Erection of one pair of semi-detached dormer bungalows and a detached double garage (Resubmission) – at 27 Halls Crescent, Sharnford, Leics. LE10 3PL. Tritax Symmetry (Hinckley) Limited (c/o: Grange Park Court, Roman Way, Northampton NN4 5EA) – Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project: Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange – at land off Junction 2 of M69. Mr Frazer Edge (c/o Agent: Mrs Julie Thompson, Peter Thompson Architectural Services, 49 Leicester Road, Broughton Astley, Leics. LE9 6QE) – Erection of one pair of semi-detached dormer bungalows (Resubmission) – at 5 Halls Crescent, Sharnford, Leics. LE10 3PL. Mr Martin Ward (c/o Agent: Andrew Hiorns Limited, 10 Lissel Road, Simpson Village, Milton Keynes MK6 3AX) – Restoration and conversion of Abbey Farm site and buildings for 7 dwellings and offices – at Abbey Farm, Lubbesthorpe Bridle Road, Lubbesthorpe, Leics. LE19 4AZ. Mr Nick O’Donnell (c/o Agent: Graham Bloomfield, William H Brown, 3 Market Place, Dereham NR19 2AW) – Erection of 6 three-bed dwellings and associated parking – at land opposite 110-118 Main Street, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester.

NEW HOMES are set to be built in a Leicestershire village after a property consultancy secured planning permission for 70 dwellings and went on to sell the site. Fisher German secured outline planning permission for the 6.8-acre site off Hinckley Road, in Stoke Golding, in just 12 months, which it has now sold to Miller Homes. The firm acted on behalf of the landowner to secure development partner Richborough Estates which subsequently instructed Fisher German’s planning team to work on the planning application. The complex process involved the team arguing that the site should be allocated for housing in the Stoke Golding Neighbourhood Plan, which only included part of the site as a reserved allocation for 25 units, due to housing calculations being outdated and an increased amount being required. Despite these arguments being dismissed by the Neighbourhood Development Plan Advisory Committee, members of the team prepared pre-application submission

and undertook a consultation exercise ahead of submitting an outline planning application in May 2021. Further representations were then made to the Stoke Golding Neighbourhood Development Plan following the publication of an updated version of the neighbourhood plan which had removed the site altogether as a result of the approval of an alternative site in the village. The firm also made representations to Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council which had produced its draft local plan that highlighted the need for more

housing in the area, demonstrating that the development could support with this. After receiving a resolution to grant consent from Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council’s planning committee in October, a third-party call-in request was made to the Secretary of State who later determined not to intervene in the decision-making process. During this delay, a S106 agreement was prepared and completed within three months of the committee’s resolution, following collaboration with the borough council and Leicestershire County Council.

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Site for 6 semis in Leicester

ASPIRE Group are offering for sale a parcel of land with planning permission in progress for 6 three-bed semi-detached dwellings. The land – at 155 Humberstone Drive, Leicester LE5 0RF - is for sale at an asking price of £550,000. For more information, contact Aspire Group on 0116 296 2540 or email: info@aspiregroupuk.com

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Bloor Homes Limited (c/o Agent: Miss Kate Fell, Bloor Homes Limited, 7 Calico Business Park, Sandy Way, Tamworth B77 4BF) – Reserved Matters application for Phase 2b for the erection of 100 residential dwellings, car parking, secondary roads and two sports pitches – at land at Cottage Farm, Glen Road, Oadby, Leicester. Mr O Willis (c/o Agent: Mr M Hier, Surveyors 2 Education Limited, Telford Way, Coalville, Leics. LE67 3HB) – Demolition of existing single storey garage building and external store and the construction of new detached two-storey classroom building – at Day Nursery, Beauchamp College, Ridge Way, Oadby, Leicester LE2 5TP. Mr Amrit Singh (c/o Agent: Eddie Stevenson, BHC, 72 Boston Road, Leicester LE4 1HB) – Demolition of two dwellings and erection of 2 new dwellings with garaging – at 39 Harborough Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 4LE. Mr Harpal Dhillon (c/o Agent: Richard Norwood, Leaf Architecture & Design Ltd, Gate House Office, 1 Valley Way, Welland Business Park, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7PS) – Redevelopment of former vacant garden land with 2 detached dwelling houses (Resubmission) – at land adjacent to 23 Highcroft Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 4RS.

NW Leics. District St Modwen Homes (c/o Agent: Mairead Stibbs, Planning Prospects Ltd, 4 Mill Pool, Nash Lane, Belbroughton DY9 9AF) – Residential development comprising 116 dwellings (Reserved matters) – at Former Snibston Discovery Park, Ashby Road, Coalville, Leics. Mr & Mrs Hicken (c/o Agent: Matt Sheffield, Quill Cottage, 19 Dennis Street, Hugglescote, Leics. LE67 2FP) – Erection of 2 dwellings – at Church Lane House, 27 Church Lane, Ravenstone, Leics. LE67 2AE. C Wilson (c/o Agent: Miss E Husband, Indigo Architecture, Darley Abbey Stables, Abbey Yard, Darley Abbey DE22 1DS) – Erection of 2 dwellings – at land between 46 & 54 Bondgate, Castle Donington. Mr Julian Richardson (c/o Agent: Stephen Clarke, Sansom Clarke, 104 Station Road, Ibstock, Leics. LE67 6JJ) – Erection of 2 detached dwellings, detached garage and associated vehicular access alterations – at 103 Loughborough Road, Thringstone, Leics. LE67 8LS.

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Messrs C Leeson & P McCarthy (c/o Agent: Ms Caroline Chave, Chave Planning, Enterprise Centre, Bridge Street, Derby DE1 3LD) – Development of 605 residential dwellings, a 60-unit extra care centre, a new primary school, a new nursery school, a new community hall, new neighbourhood retail use, new public open space and vehicular access from the A511 and Nottingham Road – at Money Hill Site, North of Nottingham Road & South of A511, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 2UG. Mr D Marklew (c/o Agent: Mathew Humby, BHB Ritchie & Ritchie Ltd, 24 Bird Street, Lichfield WS13 6PT) – Erection of 5 dwellings – at land adjacent to 100 Donisthorpe Lane, Moira, Derby. Mr Elson (c/o Agent: Andrew Large Surveyors Ltd, The Estate Office, Staunton Harold Hall, Melbourne Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1RT) – Demolition of existing farm buildings and erection of 5 dwellings (Reserved matters) – at Elms Farm, Stordon Lane, Osgathorpe, Coalville, Leics. LE67 8US. Hardingstone Property LLP (c/o Agent: Mark Smalley, David Granger Architectural Design Ltd, The Old Cottage Hospital, Leicester Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1DB) – Erection of 9 dwellings including associated access and parking (Reserved matters) – at 115 Station Road, Hugglescote, Leics. LE67 2GB. Cadwallader (c/o Agent: Stephen Mair, Andrew Granger & Co, Phoenix House, 52 High Street, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7AF) – Residential development of up to 25 dwellings – at land adjacent to 11 Grimes Gate, Diseworth. Keller Construction Limited (c/o Agent: Andrew Large Surveyors Ltd, The Estate Office, Staunton Harold Hall, Melbourne Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1RT) – Erection of up to 7 dwellings – at land west of Ashby Road, Packington, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1TD.

Housebuilder boosts local area as part of new Fleckney homes development LEICESTERSHIRE-BASED Davidsons Homes is set to invest over £1.6million in Fleckney and the local area, as part of its new development off Arnesby Road. Improvements will be made to enhance local amenities like schools and health services, in line with the housebuilder’s S106 agreement with the county council for its development called Davidsons at Fleckney. Davidsons Homes will also be creating new areas of green open space for the whole community to enjoy, as well as building 40 affordable homes, including five bungalows. As part of the S106 agreement, current plans show that Davidsons Homes will be boosting local education by providing £176,000 towards Fleckney Church of England Primary School, £447,000 for Kibworth School and £95,000 towards Beauchamp College. Over £110,000 is earmarked for the Fleckney Village Hall project and £244,000 for a new sports pitch in the village, as well as an upgrade towards Saddington Church Room. Davidsons Homes is supporting sustainable travel by providing bus passes worth £108,000 to buyers, as well as travel packs worth nearly £8000. The A6 corridor improvements will be bolstered by £28,000 and £6000 towards a county council Travel Plan Officer. The local area will be given a further boost with £41,000 towards cycling, walking and horse-riding improvements, £7245 towards allotments, £27,000 for burial spaces at St Nicholas Church and £244,000 towards sports pitches. To find out more about Davidsons Homes and the homes being built in Fleckney, visit davidsonshomes.co.uk.

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Mr Chris Lemon (c/o Agent: Tony Ansell, Rutland Planning, 2 Harewood Close, Langham, Rutland LE15 7JZ) – Proposed Club House for Royce Rangers Football Club – at Rutland Showground, Showground Way, Barleythorpe, Rutland LE15 7TW.

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Mr & Mrs White (c/o Agent: Mr Matt Fraser-Betts, HSSP Architects Ltd, Pera Business park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PB) – Change of use from commercial site to form 4 new private dwelling houses, including the demolition of the existing commercial buildings/ workshops – at land to the rear of 36/38/42 High Street, Braunston in Rutland, Rutland.

Harborough District Williams Homes (c/o Agent: Ryan Gettings, HB Architects, The Old Telephone Exchange, Albert Street, Rugby CV21 2SA) – Erection of 21 dwellings (Variation of approved plans) – at land adjacent to Meadowside, Rugby Road, Swinford, Leics. Mr Richard Wright (c/o Agent: K Brightman, Marrons Planning, Two Colton Square, Leicester LE1 1QH) – Notification to determine if Prior Approval is required for the change of use of an agricultural building to 4 smaller dwelling houses and one larger dwelling house – at Manor Fields Farm, Walton Road, Kimcote, Leics. LE17 5RU. Clarity Property Gamma Limited (c/o Agent: Lee Staniforth, Staniforth Architects Ltd, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Demolition of existing house, alteration to existing access, erection of 7 dwellings and 4 apartments, alterations to adjacent pub car park and outbuildings including the erection of a new outbuilding – at 4 Station Street, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leics. LE8 0LN. Harborough Town Football Club (c/o Agent: Mrs Caroline Smith, Castele Consultancy Ltd, 17 Yarrow Close, Burton on Trent DE15 9JT) – Installation of a 100-seater covered grandstand with 3 accessible wheelchair spaces, relocation of existing grandstand and siting of a toilet block – at Harborough Town Football Club, Northampton Road, Market Harborough, Leics. Mr Ian Fenny (c/o Agent: Lance Wiggins, Lion Planning, 14 Woodhouse Road, Quorn, Leics. LE12 8ED) – Erection of 21 residential holiday lodges and a management building with associated parking, gallops and landscaping – at ATE Farms Ltd, Moorbarns Lane, Lutterworth, Leics. LE17 4JD.

First new homes completed in major Waterside regeneration

Building plot in ‘Old Bagworth’

THE FIRST new homes built as part of a multi-million regeneration of Leicester’s Waterside area have been completed. Redevelopment work began back in 2015 to bring the Waterside’s extensive former industrial areas back into use by creating new Peter Soulsby (third from left) meets residents housing, office space, hotels and public open space. As part of that, the city council is working with national housebuilder Keepmoat Homes on a 17.2-acre development, located on Frog Island. City Mayor Peter Soulsby visited the site to see Keepmoat’s new showhome, and met with some of the the first residents who have already moved into their new homes at the development. Overlooking the Grand Union Canal, the Waterside development includes a mix of over 350 new one and two bedroom apartments and two, three and four-bedroom homes, as well as including at least 55 affordable units. In addition to the new homes, there are public green spaces and a new canalside path opening up the waterfront, along with 60,000 sq ft of Grade A office space.

ALEXANDERS Estate Agents are offering for sale a 0.125 acre building plot with planning permission (ref: 21/00936/FUL) for a 4-bed detached house. The plot – at Main Street, Bagworth, Leics. – is being offered at a guide price of £245,000.

For more information, contact Alexanders on 01455 291471 or email: mbsales@alexandersestates.com

News from Blaby District Council

Concerns highlighted over proposed Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange A COMPREHENSIVE consultation response from Blaby District Council to the developers of the proposed Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange has stated that the plans cannot be supported. In a wide-ranging response to the promoter, Tritax Symmetry, Technical Officers from the Council’s Planning team have laid out their concerns in a 36-page consultation response. Scrutinising the proposals against both local and national planning policies, the Council’s technical response from Officers has concluded that the Rail Freight Interchange does not appear to provide the ability for most planned units to be rail connected. According to the Council, this brings into question the whole principle of the proposal. Other concerns include major issues with the amount of development proposed and a significant shortfall in any biodiversity value, minimising landscape harm and poor consideration to the planned rerouted foot and cycle paths. Blaby District Council says it is also disappointed at missing and inaccurate information in the plans. Transport modelling information, including highways mitigation and the impact on the level crossing at Narborough Railway Station have been poorly assessed in the proposals, according to the Council. In addition, the claimed business rate benefit for the Council from the development is inaccurate, as well as a potential miscalculation of the total number of employees by up to 20%. Seven of the twenty-one sections in consultation response have received a ‘Strongly Negative’ conclusion, with six others receiving a ‘Negative’ conclusion. No sections received a positive summary following the Officer’s scrutiny. Councillor Terry Richardson, leader of Blaby District Council, said: “We have to be clear; this proposal is simply not acceptable to myself, my fellow Councillors or Officers in its current state. This has been a deeply flawed consultation from the very outset, and our thorough response has laid bare the failings of these proposals. “I want to commend the work of our Officers on this consultation response. Their efforts have shown that as it stands this is development has no place in the district, and at the very least another formal consultation must be run by Tritax Symmetry when they change their proposals. “There is a lot of work for us left to do in our role as a consultee, to assess the local impacts and to represent the views of residents to get the best possible outcome for local people.” Blaby District Council is a statutory consultee with a crucial role to play in the examination process but will not be deciding the application. Due to the size of the proposed development it is classed as a “Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project” and any decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Transport.

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Builders’ Problems SOLVED Davidsons Developments Ltd (c/o: Miss Sian Williams, Rickyard Barn, Blisworth Hill Farm, Stoke Road, Northampton NN7 3DB) – Erection of 135 dwellings and associated garages and parking (Reserved matters/ revised scheme) – at land to the west of Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leics. Drake & Dewes (c/o Agent: David Robertson, Fusilier Design Ltd, 22 Bank Street, Lutterworth, Leics. NN4 7TH) – Erection of 3 dwellings with parking and services – at land at Manor Road, Ullesthorpe, Leics. Mr Sebastian Barnett (c/o Agent: Linzi Melrose, CC Town Planning, Thistledown Barn, Holcot Lane, Sywell, Northampton NN6 0BG) – Outline application for development of approx. 7 units (Revised scheme) – at land OS 3073, Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leics. Mr John Wigley (c/o: 19 Linwal Avenue, Houghton on the Hill, Leics. LE7 9HD) – Erection of 4 self-contained flats (contained within and extension to the existing dwellings) – at 62 & 62A Telford Way, Thurnby, Leicestershire LE5 2LX. Ascona Retail Ltd (c/o Agent: Miss Anda Cornea, C+A Design Ltd, 2B & 3B Hathersage Business Park, Heather Lane, Hathersage S32 1DP) – Demolition of existing disused post office, change of use of land for the erection of a jet wash bay, 2EV charging spaces and 2 valeting spaces – at North Kilworth Post Office, Lutterworth Road, North Kilworth, Leics. LE17 6EP. Mr Mehul Somani (c/o Agent: Mr Sachin Parmar, Marrons Planning, 2 Colton Square, Leicester LE1 1QH) – Proposed conversion of farmhouse, rebuilding of outbuilding range and construction of extension to facilitate events venue with ancillary bar, restaurant, provision of a new access, car parking facilities and associated landscaping – at Scraptoft Lodge Farm, Keyham Lane East, Scraptoft, Leics. LE7 9TA. Mr R Tosar (c/o Agent: Peter Icke, Gould Singleton Partnership, Earls Way, Halesowen B63 3HR) – Erection of two storey and single storey front extensions and erection of a part single/part two storey rear extension to provide new consulting rooms, treatment rooms, new pharmacy and supporting admin space – at Market Harborough Medical Centre, 67 Coventry Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 9BX.

Mitigation of loss Problem WE HAVE a client who wanted some flats renovated but on a budget. We agreed the quote and went ahead with the work with a written contract in place. During the works, the client carried out weekly inspections of our works and made no complaints. Any questions the client had, we responded. We also carried out additional works for the client. The properties were subsequently completed, and we had a final walk around. There were a few snagging items, and these were attended to within a matter of days. All properties were then rented out successfully. Four months later, the client is saying he is not happy with the works and wants money back and has had to get other contractors in to address issues regarding so-called poor standards of work. We were in contact with all the tenants as we had a maintenance contract to the externals – there were no reports of any issues. We requested to see a report into these issues, but the client refused. The client has said he has now got another contractor in and wants a £5,000 refund for faulty / poor workmanship. Where do we stand?

Response YOU HAVE said that you have a written contract in place, although you have not provided any details of this contract

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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.

– if it is a standard form of contract (for example), then it will have conditions which will explain the procedure for recording when a project is considered as having achieved completion, and whether there is a defects rectification period. Even if the written contract is silent on such procedures, where there are latent defects, although the client is not under a duty to give the contractor an opportunity to return to site and make good, the client will usually be under a duty to mitigate the cost. This means that if a third party has been employed to make good any defects without in the first instance giving the original contractor the opportunity to make good, the damages will be assessed as what it would have cost the original contractor if it had made good, and this cost is nearly always less than what the cost is to employ a third party. My advice therefore is to refuse to make any payment to your client, and just wait to see what happens. If your client makes a claim against you, then part of your defence will be that the claiming party failed to mitigate the cost. This is in addition to the proof required that the defects were latent and your responsibility. Good luck. © Michael Gerard 2022 The advice provided is intended to be of a general guide only and should not be viewed as providing a definitive legal analysis.

Industrial investment opportunity in Earl Shilton WARDS Commercial Estate Agents are offering for sale an industrial investment opportunity at Churchill Works, Highfield Street, Earl Shilton, Leics. LE9 7HS.

The property comprises a large factory split into smaller units. There is potential for redevelopment of the site, (subject to planning permission). The building’s GIA is 23,269 sq.feet and the site area is 0.53 acres. The passing rent is approx. £59,817 per annum. Offers in the region of £875,000 are invited for the freehold interest, subject to the occupational agreements currently in place. For further details, contact Wards Commercial on 01455 251771 or email: info@wardsonline.co.uk

Development site in Bottesford: £395k

RICHARD Watkinson & Partners are offering for sale a development site with consent (ref: 21/00692/ FUL) granted by Melton Borough Council for two individual contemporary dwellings at Easthorpe Road, Bottesford, Nottinghamshire NG13 0DS. The site extends to just under 600 sq.metres and overlooks the village green to the front. The Guide Price is £395,000. For more information, call Richard Watkinson & Partners on 01949 836678 or email: bingham@ richardwatkinson.co.uk

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Expansion plans for Addison Hunt Hinckley & Bosworth Gladman Developments (c/o: Gladman House, Alexandria Way, Congleton Business Park, Congleton CW12 1LB) – Outline application for the erection of up to 125 dwellings (including 40% affordable housing) with public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system and a vehicular access point – at land north of Shenton Lane, Market Bosworth, Leics. Mr Lee Newton (c/o Agent: Mr Juan Murray, The Environment Partnership, Genesis Centre, Garrett Field, Warrington WA3 7BH) – Conversion of former Hollier’s Walk Primary School to provide up to 24 dwellings, a community facility, parking provision (car and cycle), refuse storage and public open space – at Hollier’s Walk Primary School, Hollier’s Walk, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1QW. Regis Developments (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects Ltd, Regent House, 7 Upper King Street, Leicester LE1 6XB) – Conversion of existing car parking space into two storey building (with accommodation in the roofspace) consisting of 6 self-contained flats with associated amenity space, refuse/recycling facilities and cycle storage – at King William, 1 The Hollow, Earl Shilton, Leics. LE9 7NA. Mr Sandip Sahota (c/o: 49 Hanson Way, Coventry CV6 6PL) – Erection of 4 dwellings with amenity space – at land adjacent to 26 Hays Lane, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0LA. Trilogy (Leamington Spa) Ltd (c/o Agent: Miss Katie Hutchings, Peacock+Smith Ltd, 8 Baltic Street East, Clerkenwell EC1Y 0UP) – Proposed freestanding coffee shop with drive thru facility – at Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd, 2 Cloverfield, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1YA. Mr R Middleton (c/o Agent: George Burton, GB a&e Ltd, The Shambles, 27 Brookside, Stretton on Dunsmore, Rugby, Warks. CV23 9NH) – Erection of 3 dwellings with vehicle access improvements, associated parking, amenity space and refuse/ recycling facilities – at Sketchley Hill House, Rugby Road, Burbage, Leics. LE10 2ND. Belvedere & Chicheley (c/o Agent: Richard Sykes, Sykes Planning Ltd, Lower Farm, The Common, Corley Moor, Coventry CV7 8AR) – Proposed erection of three storey building consisting of 13 self-contained flats with associated amenity space – at 1 Trinity Vicarage Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0BU.

LOUGHBOROUGH-BASED chartered quantity surveyor and project management firm, Addison Hunt, has set its sights on further expansion following a successful six years of trading – achieving a 200% increase in turnover in the last three years alone. The company works across all levels of the construction industry on projects throughout the UK, providing cost advice and end to end project management services – ensuring projects meet the required quality standards, risk is minimised, and value for money is achieved. Led by company directors Chris Hunt and Simon Collin, the business was set up by Chris in 2016 and in six years has grown to a team of eight professionals delivering multi-million pound projects, working with subcontractors, contractors and developers. Currently in the first quarter of a new financial year, Addison Hunt has secured a strong pipeline of work for 2022 – amounting to 50% of 2020/21. This sustained growth is enabling the firm to recruit and as part of the team’s ambitious growth strategy, they hope to increase turnover by 30% in 2022. Currently, there is opportunity for two intermediate quantity surveyors to join the team who will work across the developer and contractor client base. Director Chris said: “I am extremely proud of what the business has achieved to date, despite challenging times during the pandemic, Addison Hunt continues to grow – recruiting and training team members, and delivering a varied and diverse list of projects. “We wanted to create a firm that would be seen by our clients as a trusted partner rather than a necessary consultant to deliver a project, and I feel that our success within the last three years has been real testament to this. “As business owners, we want Addison Hunt to be known for quality of service and our returning clients showcase our commitment to this aim. Our ambition is to grow the team to 15 in the next few years, working out of our head office in Loughborough – the perfect base to serve the Midlands and UK wide.” Notable projects completed by Addison Hunt include the Abbey Meadows residential development in Leicester – which forms part of Leicester’s waterside regeneration – comprising of 98 homes and saw the transformation of a redundant manufacturing site.

TEAM PIC: (l-r) Chris Hunt, Simon Collin, Abbie Smith-Dolan, Myles Faulks, Gemma Storer and Steve Brady Simon, who has 40 years’ experience in the sector, comments on current market conditions and his ambition for the future: “The level of activity in the construction industry remains strong which is positive for all involved and we plan to harness this as part of our growth strategy. We have experienced considerable, organic growth which we are very proud of and as a team we are looking forward to what the future holds for Addison Hunt.

“Myself and Chris are big advocates of the industry and passionate about quantity surveying as a career – we are keen to invest in our workforce. We pride ourselves on being supportive and flexible employers, always available to support and provide guidance. “I’d like to say a big thank you to our team and to our clients who put their trust in us and return to us for their next projects.”

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G F Tomlinson completes bunker to house UK’s first neutron facility MIDLANDS CONTRACTOR, G F Tomlinson, has completed works to construct a new medical physics bunker at the University of Birmingham, which is due to house the UK’s first High Flux Accelerator-Driven Neutron Facility.

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Ms Michelle Sanders (c/o Agent: Mathew Humby, BHB Ritchie & Ritchie Ltd, 24 Bird Street, Lichfield WS13 6PT) – Demolition of existing garage block and stables and the construction of 3 dwellings with parking and turning facilities – at Michaelmas Cottage, 138 Sapcote Road, Burbage, Leics. LE10 2AY. Mr Richard Jordan (c/o Agent: Sean Lyall, Lyall & Lyall Ltd, 70 Desford Road, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester LE9 2BD) - Construction of 5 employment units and associated external parking and service yards – at Lorry Park, Stokes Industrial Park, Merrylees Road, Desford, Leics. LE9 9FE. Ms Amy Lawson-Gill (c/o Agent: Daniel Cosier, AFL Architects, Unit 12A, 133 Newhall Street, Birmingham B3 1SF) – Demolition of existing outbuildings, refurbishment of a Grade II Listed residential property, erection of 4 dwellings and associated external landscape works – at Houghton House, Sheepy Road, Sibson, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 6LE. Mr A Oswald (c/o Agent: Lee Ward, Hayward Architects, Ground Floor, 19 Station Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1AW) – Erection of 2 self-contained dwellings with associated amenity space – at land adjacent and opposite Tor Heights, High Tor East, Earl Shilton, Leicester LE9 7DL. Mr J Dawson (c/o Agent: Mrs Kay Carpenter, KC Planning & Development, 1 Greenfields, Waterfallows Lane, Linton, Swadlincote DE12 6PF) – Proposed erection of 9 dwellinghouses – at land north east of 85 Bagworth Road, Nailstone, CV13 0QJ. Mr Ron Hicks (c/o Agent: Mr Myungil Cano, Keenan Project Designs, 3 Parks House, Earl Street, Rugby CV21 3SS) – Erection of two-bed bungalow and detached three-storey threebed dwelling – at Thornfield Bungalow, Atterton Road, Atterton, Nuneaton CV13 6JU.

Stephenson Campus Awarded Construction Apprenticeship Provider of the Year 2022 LEICESTERSHIRE-BASED SMB College Group is delighted to share with you their success, in partnership with Barratt Developments, at the 2022 AAC Apprenticeship Awards. The Stephenson Campus in Coalville has long be known as a key player in providing highquality Construction apprenticeship opportunities to students across the county and beyond. They’ve secured impressive partnerships with the likes of Barratt Developments – one of the UKs top home builders - allowing the group to offer excellent learning opportunities to students. This special partnership has been recognised at the FE Week and AELP AAC Apprenticeship Awards, where Stephenson Campus and Barratt Developments were awarded Construction Apprenticeship Provider of the Year 2022. This annual event is a celebration of excellence in apprenticeship delivery in the UK and recognition for well-deserving employers and providers. Carolyn Haines, Section Manager for Construction, accepted the award on behalf of the College alongside her colleagues. She said, “We’re so proud to have won this award. We have an amazing team who work very hard to create an apprenticeship offer that enables our students to graduate industryready. “Our apprentices go on to have great careers in Construction and I hope that this award will open the door to others considering a similar path, in Leicestershire and beyond.”

Carolyn herself was recently awarded ‘Apprenticeship Champion for 2021’ by NOCN Group, in recognition of her consistent drive for excellence within the apprenticeship field, and demonstrating commitment to ensuring apprentices receive the very best learning and support. Grant and Funding Manager Phil Evans, who oversees Barratt’s trade apprenticeship programmes, said: “We are delighted to see the Stephenson Campus team receive the recognition they deserve, winning the Construction Apprenticeship Provider of the Year Award. It has been a phenomenal effort by all the team, they adapted successfully to the disruption caused by the Covid pandemic while maintaining their high standards of training and education. “Together, we have delivered our trade apprentice programme this year, with over 86% of the

Stephenson Campus and Barratt Developments were awarded Construction Apprenticeship Provider of the Year 2022. apprentices passing their End Point Assessment, in a record time. Our close and ongoing partnership is vital in encouraging and developing the talented tradespeople that our industry urgently needs.”

Sean McReynolds (c/o Agent: Barry Brooks, Brooks Building Plans, 25 Hinckley Road, Burbage, Leics. LE10 2AF) – Erection of two-storey office building with parking – at land adjacent to Watling Street Farm House, Smockington Lane, Wolvey, Leics. LE10 3AY. Mr & Mrs M Colloby (c/o Agent: Kenny Leadbeater, Hone Architecture Ltd, 10 Pope Crescent, Enderby, Leicester LE19 4QT) – Erection of 2 dwellings, new service road and associated double garages – at land adjacent to 13 Sapcote Road, Burbage, Leics. LE10 2AS.

Carolyn Haines, Section Manager for Construction, accepted the award on behalf of the College alongside her colleagues.

SMB College Group’s Stephenson Campus is a well-known training centre for a wide variety of Construction and Engineering trades. Students are able to enrol onto full-time programmes, apprenticeships, T Levels, short courses and more, with a range of opportunities available from Entry Level up to Undergraduate study.

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Ms A Genco (c/o Agent: Matthew Gilbert, The Planning Consultancy, Bridge Farm, Sarn Malpas SY14 7LN) – Erection of up to 110 dwellings with access, open space and landscaping – at land east of the Common, Barwell, Leics. Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Alasdair Thorne, Marrons Planning, The Atrium, Waterfront Plaza, Nottingham NG12 3DQ) – Proposed development of up to 239 dwellings – at land east of The Windmill Inn, Brascote Lane, Newbold Verdon, Leics. VEWD Limited (c/o Agent: Philip Rowland, P&S Planning & Development Ltd, 70 Outwoods Drive, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3LU) – Proposed conversion of former public house into 6 selfcontained flats and erection of 3 terraced houses with associated parking, amenity space, cycle store and refuse/recycling facilities – at The Reservoir Inn, 286 Main Street, Thornton, Leics. LE67 1AJ. Mr Shane West (c/o Agent: Mrs Hannah Bishop, HB Architectural Services Ltd, 30 Stainburn Drive, Moortown, Leeds LS17 6NX) – Change of use from ground floor of public house to 2 onebed flats with associated refuse/ recycling facilities – at Dog & Gun Inn, 28 The Borough, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1NL.

NBG calls for ‘pricing realism’ as inflation bites THE IMPACT OF INFLATION across the construction supply chain fuelled by energy increases has led one of the UK’s largest buying groups to call for “realism” in pricing negotiations. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) is forecasting an inflation peak of 9% this year which is driving material costs up along the length of the construction supply chain. Whilst able to accept reasonable cost pressure, National Buying Group (NBG) is increasingly concerned that price changes must be justified and be proportionate with transparent detail to support any changes. Nick Oates, Managing Director at National Buying Group says the market is difficult for everyone: “We understand this is a very challenging market and that is being reflected in our negotiations. However, there is a real danger that if prices increase too much, we will impact demand from the end consumer, which could ultimately kill the market. We need to spread the inflationary impact

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“Secondly, prices need to be more dynamic and reactive to commodity price changes. When commodity prices come down, Suppliers need to react as quickly as when they go up. That is only fair.”

Nick says suppliers to the merchant sector can help in two ways – by looking at their stock levels and asking for “realistic” price increases. “We’re asking Suppliers to be reasonable about when they ask for price increases. If a Supplier is sitting on many months of stock, there is no need to ask for a price

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Rugby Borough Auto Easy Network (c/o Agent: George Smith, Marrons Planning, Bridgeway House, Bridgeway, Stratford upon Avon CV37 6YX) – Demolition of existing single and two-storey car sales, workshop and car wash premises, demolition of two storey dwelling and proposed residential redevelopment of the site consisting of 2 apartment buildings – at 60-62 Rugby Road, Binley Woods, Coventry CV3 2AX. Corona Vulcan Rugby Ltd (c/o Agent: Louise Hambleton, Quod, 8-14 Meard Street, London W1F 0EQ) – Erection of a Class E(b) retail unit and associated alterations to the car park – at Elliots Field Shopping Park, Leicester Road, Rugby.

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BARKERS Estate Agents are inviting offers over £675,000 for a development site with planning consent (ref: 17/1713/FUL) for five detached dwellings. The site – at Holmfield Avenue West, Leicester Forest East, Leicester LE3 3FE – measures 0.3 acres including the driveway. Works commenced with demolition, reduced levels, pegging out and piled foundations to Plot 5, from June to October 2020 – before the expiry date – and there is no limit as to when the works need to be completed.

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THE QS TEAM at multidisciplinary design practice, rg+p has welcomed four new team members following a sustained period of growth.

Najmul Ahmed and Russell Mumford join as quantity surveyors in the Leicester and Birmingham Joining rg+p’s QS team in Leicester are Haroon teams respectively Maqsood (left) and Najmul Ahmed (right) while Haroon Masood and Alice Nash have commenced one year work placements as assistant quantity surveyors. “Despite the challenges of the last year, the team’s workload increased by 10%,” explains cost and project management director, Mitch Dale. “This is attributed to our solid reputation within the affordable housing sector, appointment onto five major frameworks including the £10.4m EN:Procure Consultancy framework and a series of significant projects wins including a residential development in Bulwell, Nottingham for Godwin Developments; a commercial development at Kings Cross for Kier; a mixed use scheme in Clapham for MTVH as well as almost 600 new homes on sites in Rugby, Stowmarket and Upton. “Considering all these factors, it was essential to commence a recruitment programme for both experienced and trainee professionals and we are now very pleased to welcome Najmul, Russell, Haroon and Alice to the team.”

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Spitfire Homes (c/o: The Gate, International Drive, Solihull B90 4WA) – Development of up to 48 dwellings with associated public open space, landscaping and infrastructure – at Wolston Allotments, Stretton Road, Wolston, Warks. CV8 3FR.

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Mr G Gercs (c/o Agent: Robert O’Callaghan Architects, Ivy House, Church Street, Churchover, Warks. CV23 0EW) – Erection of 5 new detached dwellings – at 75 Reservoir Road, Brownsover, Rugby, Warks. CV21 1BW. Symon Builders Limited (c/o Agent: Dennis Swain, HB Architects, The Old Telephone Exchange, Albert Street, Rugby, Warks. CV21 2SA) – Construction of new gym and hotel accommodation to complement existing facilities – at Rugby Town Football Club, Butlin Road, Rugby, Warks. CV21 3SD. Manse Opus (Ansty) LLP & Rolls Royce plc (c/o Agent: Mr Jamie Loxley, MSA, 11 Plato Place, St Dionis Road, London SW6 4TU) – Erection of 3 commercial units – at Ansty Aerodrome, Rolls Royce, Combe Fields Road, Coombe Fields, Warks. CV7 9JR. BGM Developments (c/o Agent: Rebecca Walker, Chapman Design LLP, Lelleford House, Coventry Road, Rugby, Warks. CV23 9DT) – Conversion of existing care home to create 9 apartments including erection of a rear extension – at Sedlescombe House, 241 Dunchurch Road, Rugby, Warks. CV22 6HP.

North Northamptonshire Graham Hall-Watkins (c/o Agent: Daniel Burns, Harbur Design, 13 High Street, Finedon, Northants. NN9 5JN) – Erection of a four storey building to provide 12 flats with ground floor area to provide allocated underground/ external car parking – at 29 Fitzwilliam Street, Rushden, Northants. NN10 9YW. Jack and Jill Nursery (c/o Agent: Jon Sidey, Sidey Design Architecture, 10 Market Square, Higham Ferrers, Northants. NN10 8BT) – Erection of 2 semi-detached two-storey dwellings – at Jack and Jill Nursery, Moor Lane, Rushden, Northants, NN10 9TP. Charmaine Chituri (c/o Agent: Jon Sidey, Sidey Design Architecture, 10 Market Square, Higham Ferrers, Northants. NN10 8BT) – Change of use from offices to 3 one-bed flats – at 15 Church Street, Rushden, Northants. NN10 9YT.

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PLAYERS FROM Harborough Town FC Under 13s are looking smart thanks to a new kit donation. Davidsons Homes, which is building new homes at its Wellington Place development off Leicester Road, donated £500 to buy the kits for the team. The youngsters, who play at Harborough Town Community Football Ground, are now proudly wearing their new kits for away games and training sessions. Chris Brylka, Manager for Harborough Town FC Under 13s, said: “I am obviously delighted with the support Davidsons Homes have shown and this kit goes a long way to make the lads feel professional and smart in their stylish new kit. “At Harborough Town we work hard to provide a real positive environment to learn and develop and make friends along the way, and we thank Davidsons for their valuable support in helping with this.” Stephanie King, Sales Director for Davidsons Homes, said: “We pride ourselves on the support we offer to the communities in which we build, and we try to help wherever we can. “We were really pleased to be able to support the young football team by donating some smart new kits. We hope that they bring them lots of luck in their upcoming fixtures.”

Market Harborough land sold for £1.4m LAND OWNED by Harborough District Council at Naseby Square in Market Harborough has now been sold for £1.4m to Platform Housing Group to amalgamate with their adjoining land and build 38 affordable homes. The new development will consist of 1-3 bed homes which will be a mix of rented and shared ownership. The scheme will include 8 bungalows for rent which may be attractive to older people or those with a physical disability. Delivering affordable housing is a key priority for the Council and 2021/22 was another record year with over 200 new affordable homes built. However, demand is also rising fast with over 450 applications to join the Council’s housing register in the last three months, with over 600 applications in total. After considering options for the land the Council agreed not to pursue the proposed housing project itself as it has had to refocus its priorities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The capital raised from the sale will be used to support the Council’s various capital projects across the Harborough district. Platform Housing Group worked with customers of Naseby Square who would be affected by the proposed redevelopment and has relocated all those customers to other Platform Housing accommodation of their choosing.

Marshalls swoops for Burton pitched roof systems manufacturer in £535m deal WEST YORKSHIRE-BASED Marshalls, a supplier of concrete and natural stone products for external landscaping, has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire Marley Group in a £535 million deal. Burton-headquartered Marley is a leader in the manufacture and supply of pitched roof systems to the British construction market. The acquisition is conditional, amongst other things, on the approval of Marshalls shareholders, and completion of the acquisition is expected to occur in late April / early May. Marley’s management team, led by David Speakman (Chief Executive Officer), Dominic Heaton (Chief Financial Officer), and Paul Reed (Chief Operating Officer), will continue to lead Marley following the acquisition and Marley will operate initially as a standalone division within the Marshalls group.

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Planning secured for 1,600 new homes and commercial development in Northampton OUTLINE PLANNING permission (subject to Section 106 agreement) has been approved for up to 1,600 new homes, along with major commercial development at Overstone Green, an area of land located to the north east of Northampton. Pegasus Group secured the outline permission from West Northamptonshire Council on behalf of Davidsons Developments Ltd and L&Q Estates. The scheme, on land east of Kettering Road, Overstone, is set to secure and deliver the balance of the Northampton North Sustainable Urban Extension (SUE) as allocated in the adopted West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy. The plans, which were recommended for approval by planning officers and unanimously approved by Councillors, also include works to accommodate a new section of A43 dual carriageway along with the development of 5.73ha of commercial land to include an employment area, local centre, new primary school and an assisted living/residential care home. Pegasus Group provided a range of services throughout the project, including planning, design, economics, environmental and heritage expertise. The outline plans approved are: •

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Wymeswold land sold SPECIALIST LAND development and property consultancy Mather Jamie has completed the sale of land which will be developed for housing in the highly desirable village of Wymeswold in North Leicestershire. The 5.2 acre greenfield site was bought to market by Mather Jamie acting as the sole agent working co-operatively with Rainier Developments who had promoted the site for housing and successfully obtained Outline Planning Permission for 65 dwellings. The land has been sold on an unconditional basis to award winning private housebuilder Dandara who expect to start work on site later in 2022 to create much needed new housing in this highly desirable rural village location. Commenting, Mather Jamie, Senior Associate Director, Gary Kirk said, “We are delighted to have been successful in matching our vendor with Dandara as we know they will be sensitive to the needs of local community and environment.”

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Modern Buildings in Britain: A Gazetteer Best Asset Ltd (c/o: 12 Cottingham Way, Thrapston, Kettering, Northants. NN14 4PL) – Demolition of existing stable and store buildings and construction of 3 new dwellings (Resubmission) – at land at rear of 57 High Street, Twywell, Northants. NN14 3AH. Mr Michael Phillips (c/o Agent: Mrs Kelly Gorrie, Blueprint Architectural Design, 5 Blotts Barn Business centre, Brooks Road, Raunds, Northants. NN9 6NS) – Creation of 33 flats and 3 townhouses by a combination of new build and conversion – at 4 Higham Road, Rushden, Northants. NN10 6DZ. E.A.T.(Holdings) Ltd (c/o Agent: Jason Hull, BRP Architects, 1 Millers Yard, Roman Way, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7PW) – Erection of 3 two-storey dwellings – at land north of 14 Grafton Road, Brigstock, Northants. NN14 3EY.

Rushcliffe Borough Susan Godfrey (c/o Agent: Marcus tams, Rd Sky Architects, 1 Sampsons Yard, Halifax Place, Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1QN) – Conversion of care home to 9 apartments including two storey and single storey rear extension – at Richmand House, 88-90 Melton Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7NF. Mr Ian Wood (c/o Agent: Matt Hubbard, The Planning Hub, Jubilee House, 79 Gertrude Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5DA) – Erection of office block/car park and associated landscaping – at MHR, Britannia House, Ruddington Fields Business Park, Mere Way, Ruddington, Notts. NG11 6JS. D Painton (c/o Agent: Bob Woollard, Planning and Design Group, Pure Offices, Lake View Drive, Sherwood park, Nottingham NG15 0DT) – Demolition of former leisure centre and erection of new school building, remodelling of Notts. Gymnastics Academy building, relocation of existing all-weather 5-a-side pitches and installation of 9-a-side all-weather pitch – at Rushcliffe School, Boundary Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7BW. Mrs Glennis Robinson (c/o Agent: Liam Doherty Architects, 3 Kingsbridge Way, Bramcote, Nottingham NG9 3LW) – Erection of detached single storey nursery gym – at Manor Farm, Castle Hill, East Leake, Loughborough, Leics. LE12 6LU.

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THE DEFINITIVE illustrated guide to modern British architecture, from one of the most acclaimed critics at work today Modernism is now a century old, and its consequences are all around us, built into our everyday lived environments. Its place in Britain’s history is fiercely contested, and its role in our future is the subject of ongoing controversy - but modernist buildings have undoubtedly changed our cities, politics and identity forever. In Modern Buildings in Britain, Owen Hatherley applauds the ambition and explores the significance of this most divisive of architectures, travelling from Aberystwyth to Aberdeen, from St Ives to Shetland, in search of our most important and distinctive modern buildings. Drawing on hundreds of examples, we learn how the concrete of Brutalism embodies post-war civic principles, how corporate values were expressed in the glass façades of the International Style, and why Ecomodernist experimentation is often consigned to the geographic fringes. As Hatherley considers the social, political and cultural value of these structures - a number of which are threatened by demolition - two linked questions emerge: what happens to a building after it has been lived in, and what becomes of an idea when its time has passed? With more than six hundred pages of trenchantly opinionated, often witty analysis, and with three hundred photographs in duotone and colour, Modern Buildings in Britain is a landmark contribution to the history of British architecture.

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Chairman of Phoenix Brickwork, Christian Watson, said the Phoenix Brickwork Training Academy, which is in the early stages of planning and development, will invest in young people who have a passion to work in scaffolding, drylining and bricklaying. He believes the new facility will boost the number of Derbyshirebased teenagers taking up apprenticeships and wanting to launch their careers in the industry.

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Planning application submitted for council office move OADBY & Wigston Borough Council (OWBC) has submitted a planning application for its innovative plans to move its primary offices to Brocks Hill Country Park. The council announced in November that Bushloe House, the borough council’s current home, is to be sold with the intention of investing the proceeds from the sale into renovating the main building at Brocks Hill Country Park. Local people can now have their say on the planning application on the council’s planning portal – with the planning committee currently expected to make a decision in line with planning law and regulations at the next meeting on 28 April 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a re-assessment of the council’s office accommodation and its new agile working policies mean far less space is needed for its day-to-day operations. It is expected that a move from the dated, expensive to heat, costly to maintain Bushloe House to the far more modern, eco-friendly Brocks Hill will allow savings to be made every year long into the future. The cost-saving element is a major factor in the decision to move, as funding reductions continue to put pressure on council services across the country.

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NEIL WARNOCK KICKS OFF JEWSON’S NEW ENGLISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE PARTNERSHIP IN LEICESTER ENGLISH FOOTBALL’S longest-serving manager, Neil Warnock, has thrown his support behind the EFL’s newest official supporter – national builders’ merchant, Jewson. Warnock visited Jewson’s Leicester branch to mark the launch of an ongoing partnership between the two historic organisations. With more than 1,600 games across 14 EFL clubs under his belt, Warnock knows all about the importance of football to fans and their communities. Uniquely, he also has first-hand appreciation of the importance of Jewson to the building trade – he’s an account holder himself. While at the official launch event in Leicester, he commented: “Although there’s a lot of money at the very top of football, that’s not the case in every division. Football clubs are the lifeblood of their communities, so it’s important that national businesses with local roots like Jewson support them. “This partnership has come at exactly the right time. It’s great to see Jewson taking that lead and joining forces with the EFL, and I’m sure its customers will really embrace this partnership. “As a Jewson account holder, I’ve been able to do a lot of work in my home over the years. Who knows, I might try wangle an invite to a match or two or maybe I’ll win one of the in-store competitions!”

Neil Warnock (left) with Jewson Marketing Director Gareth Drew at the launch event in Leicester

Warnock’s appearance was not the only surprise at the Leicester branch. The Carabao Cup, the Papa John’s Trophy and the EFL’s three divisional trophies were on display, giving Jewson customers the chance to grab a silverware selfie. During the event, Jewson Marketing Director Gareth Drew said: “The EFL is a world-class organisation and includes some of the most famous and historic clubs on the planet. There’s no-one better to kick this partnership off than one of the game’s most well-known managerial names. “This EFL deal gives us a platform to launch many activities which will help our communities. In parallel with this deal we are working on an initiative to support grassroots girls’ football, so raising our profile across will deliver real benefits for those who run and support the game. We’ve already had a lot of customers commenting on how great it’s been to see the brand supporting the clubs in the English pyramid that perhaps don’t have access to the biggest financial rewards in the game. For more information about Jewson, visit www.jewson.co.uk.

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Government offers cold comfort to construction industry Melton Borough James Botterill (c/o Agent: Miss Samantha Griffiths, HSSP Architects Ltd, Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PB) – Demolition of existing agricultural buildings and erection of 6 new dwellings – at North Lodge, Longcliff Hill, Old Dalby, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 3LP. Andrew Granger & Co Ltd/ Caister Castle Trust (c/o Agent: Miss Alexandra Holejko, Corporate Architecture, Venari House, 1 Trimbush Way, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7XY) – Erection of 6 apartments which resemble three terraced houses and associated landscaping – at land adjacent to 7 King Street, Melton Mowbray, Leics. Mr Stephen Perfect (c/o Agent: Mr Maurice Fairhurst, Fairhurst Consultancy, The Barn, Box Bush Farm, Bromley Road, Stanton Drew, Bristol BS39 4DJ) – Erection of 5 new dwellings and conversion of existing barns to form 2 new dwellings – at White House Farm, 8 Wartnaby Road, Ab Kettleby, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 3JJ. Mr Fred Allen (c/o: 116D Crystal Palace Park Road, London SE26 6UP) – Erection of 2 self-build dwellings with associated vehicular access – at Land OS 478437 311539, Leesthorpe Road, Pickwell. Mr Ian Hardwick (c/o Agent: Mark Geraghty, HSSP Architects Ltd, Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PB) – Demolition of existing agricultural building and erection of 4 new residential dwellings with associated access, car parking and amenity space – at land and buildings east of Brook Farm, Church Lane, Saxelby. GS Property Holdings Ltd (c/o Agent: Lance Wiggins, Lion Planning, 14 Woodhouse Road, Quorn, Leics. LE12 8ED) - Erection of 77 dwellings with associated vehicular access, parking, landscaping and public open space - at Field OS 4100, Lake Terrace, Melton Mowbray, Leics. Wynbrook Ltd (c/o Agent: Philip Best, HSSP Architects Ltd, Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PB) Outline application for 23 dwellings and associated infrastructure - at land at rear of Daybells Farm, Grantham Road, Bottesford.

By Ryan Gilluley

ONSTRUCTION companies and contractors are still hoping for some good news from the Government to ease the growing cost pressures affecting the industry – but all the signs suggest there will be little to cheer about. Rishi Sunak’s recent spring statement offered a few crumbs of comfort in the form of a cut in VAT on energy-saving products like solar panels and home insulation and support for retrofitting work. It was a welcome step in reducing the up-front costs of energy efficiency projects and, but many in the industry are hoping that, later in the year, he may go further by incentivising retrofitting and other projects through further public support and investment. A 5% cut in fuel duty will also be of some consolation to the industry, facing rising transport and fabrication costs. But a hoped-for pause in the pending rise in National Insurance contributions failed to materialise leaving some construction firms – hoping to invest more to recover from the pandemic and increase staff wages to help cover inflationary pressures – disappointed. Some companies had also held out hope that the Government would offer some support for training schemes to address the skills shortage in the industry, caused by an ageing workforce and the exodus of EU workers following Brexit. Latest figures show the UK construction industry had 48,000

vacancies: a two-decade long high. The industry was also looking for ministers to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, as inflation is threatening to reduce the affordability of mortgages and rents, that will ultimately hit construction companies. As financial pressures hit homeowners, they will inevitably impact on those looking to join and scale the property ladder. And while the Chancellor did introduce some measures to ease the burden of the hardest hit families – including raising the national insurance threshold to £12,570 meaning 30million people can now earn more before they pay any tax – there was a general feeling that the measures didn’t go far enough. Growing energy price rises will hit those on the lowest incomes hardest and spiralling household debt threatens to impact demand for affordable housing, one of the main drivers of the move to decarbonise UK housing. There was no mention at all during Sunak’s speech of the UK Government’s target of achieve net zero emissions by 2050. UK homes are responsible for 35% of energy use and t 20% of carbon dioxide emissions. He has signalled that in his Autumn statement he will cut tax on capital investment by businesses to help them deliver on those targets and many industry figures hope this commitment will be framed in a targeted and coherent green investment policy. It is hoped there will be tax incentives for investors and building owners to reclaim tax on green investment in commercial

Hinckley building plot BENTONS are offering for sale a single plot with planning consent (ref: 21/01441/ FUL) for a 2,314 sq.ft. detached residence.

The plot – between 6-10 Middlefield Lane, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0RB – is being offered at a guide price of £200,000. For more details, contact Bentons on 01664 563892 or email: sales@bentons.co.uk

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and industrial buildings, such as improving the energy efficiency of roofs. The longer we take to retrofit our existing building stock, the harder that task will be. Another hoped-for measure that failed to materialise in the Chancellor’s statement was a pause in the removal of the red diesel entitlement for the construction industry, despite a concerted call by industry bodies and a 16,000-signature petition. The red diesel rebate was worth £1.28billion to the industry and that loss has only been exacerbated by the recent hike in fuel prices following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. With continuing disruptions to global supply chains and a predicted rise in inflation to 7.4% this year – and further increases to come – construction companies, contractors, and the wider industry, including building materials manufacturers, were looking for more support but were left disappointed. Ryan Gilluley is managing director of GCM Ltd, a Lanarkshire-based firm of cost consultants, claims and disputes experts for the construction and engineering sectors. BLOCK SITE PLAN – LAYOUT AND ACCESS DRIVE

Two plots in Waltham SMITH & Partners are offering for sale two level building plots each with outline consent for an individual 1½ storey detached house.

The site is located at the rear of 19B High Street, Waltham on the Wolds, Leicestershire LE14 4AH. Outline consent (ref: 20/01157/ OUT) was granted by Melton Borough Council on 11th November 2021. The price guide for each individual plot is £275,000. For further details, contact Smith & Partners on 01636 815544 or visit www.smithandpartners.co.uk

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Development site with lapsed planning

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The land – adjacent to 10 Church Street, Sibbertoft, Leics. LE16 9UA – is roughly L-shaped and extends to 354 sq.metres approximately. Planning permission (now lapsed) was granted on 17th July 2015 (ref: DA/2015/0379) for demolition of existing buildings and construction of a pair of 4-bed dwellings.

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Mather Jamie completes land sale in Kirk Langley SPECIALIST land development and property consultancy Mather Jamie has completed the sale of land in Kirk Langley, near Ashbourne in Derbyshire. The 5.87 acre site is located in the village of Kirk Langley and has planning permission for 35 new build dwellings which will comprise a mix of 2,3 and 4 bedroom houses. Mather Jamie has been advising the land owner and worked alongside Ross Jackson from land promoter Clarendon Land Development to secure the sale of the land to Cameron Homes.

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LSBUD, the UK’s leading online safe digging resource, has announced that this year’s National Safe Digging Week will move from its historical spot in September to start on Monday 4th July.

ANDREW GRANGER & CO are inviting offers around £250,000 for a development site with LAPSED PLANNING PERMISSION for a pair of semi-detached houses.

A fresh application is now required. A Conditional Contract is proposed (to be agreed between the parties’ solicitors) in order that the buyer can submit a new application in the interim.

WATSON BATTY Architects has announced four promotions within its team as it remains on track to surpass growth targets with a strong business pipeline for 2022. Robert Jagger has been promoted to Associate Director with a remit to grow the already established residential and specialist living sector portfolio at Watson Batty. Robert has over 16 years’ in-depth experience in both sectors and will work closely with registered providers, contractors, and local authorities to deliver innovative design solutions. He will also continue to lead on maintaining standards across the practice including Revit software and BIM Level 2 compliance. Rob Cundy has been promoted to Associate and will assist in developing business across higher education whilst helping to mentor younger architects through qualifications and career path development. Rob has over 22 years’ industry experience working with both private and public sectors and has designed complex projects for Durham, Newcastle, and Leeds

GOOD NEWS: (Left to right): Robert Jagger, Gemma Bottomley, Rob Cundy, David Whalley and Peter White (MD) Beckett Universities Gemma Bottomley is also promoted to Associate, primarily working across the specialist living sector and helping to develop the interior design service at Watson Batty. Gemma, who has 14 years multi sector experience, will also lead on dementia design compliance across the practice and is developing schemes towards gold standard University of Stirling Dementia Design Accreditation. David Whalley also becomes an Associate, further developing the large-scale master planning expertise at Watson Batty. With 22 years’ industry experience focused on the living and specialist living sectors, David will help grow the PRS and student residential sectors and ensure that the practice is at the forefront of fast-moving technological advancements in the industry. He is also part of the practices’ sustainability taskforce in response to the climate crisis and commitment to the RIBA Climate Challenge.

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The week, designed to raise awareness of the health and safety, financial and brand implications that come from hitting an underground pipe or cable, has moved to July to reflect it being the UK’s busiest and most dangerous period for digging. Reasons for this include longer working hours, better weather, temporary workers covering for holidays, and consumers having more opportunity to do home improvements during British Summer Time (BST). Further to this, the UK is experiencing a digging boom postpandemic with the Government looking to kick start the economy through investment in large-scale infrastructure projects. This rise in digging activity must not overlook safe digging practices. LSBUD now has over 100 Members signed up across industry, including two out of three of the UK’s utility operators, 90 percent of gas distribution networks, 92 percent of electricity distribution networks and 99 percent of fuel/oil pipeline operators. This has led to LSBUD hosting over 1 million kilometres of underground network on its portal. For more information about LSBUD, visit http://www.lsbud. co.uk/

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