September 2018 Leicestershire Builder Magazine by Michael Wilkinson

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Pegasus Group secures consent for 195 homes in Sileby on appeal OUTLINE PLANNING permission has been secured on appeal to build 195 homes in the Leicestershire village of Sileby, with Charnwood Borough Council ordered to pay partial costs. National consultancy Pegasus Group successfully secured the consent on behalf of Hallam Land Management for development at Seagrave Road, Sileby in what has been a long running case – the original planning application was submitted in 2015 and an original appeal decision challenged and quashed. The inquiry sat in two sessions, in February and June, and was headed up by planning inspector Michael J. Hetherington who said that the main issues of the appeal were: • whether the appeal proposal would accord with the spatial strategy set out in the development plan; • the effect of the proposal on the highway network and highway safety; and • whether adequate living conditions would be achieved for the intended occupiers of the proposed development with regard to odour and noise from the nearby chicken farm. In his report on the first two points, the inspector concluded that policies in the Charnwood Local Plan were out of date and CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 ...>

Stephen celebrates half a century of working for Red Bank A PLASTER mould maker from Leicestershire has been presented with a long service award for 50 years of loyal work for clay building product specialists Red Bank, part of Forterra. Plaster Mould Maker Stephen Betteridge (right) receives a commemorative pot to mark 50 years of service at Red Bank of Measham, from Red Bank General Manager, Paul Barson (left). Stephen Betteridge (65), of Measham, in Leicestershire, started working at the local clay chimney and ridge tile maker in July 1968, straight after leaving Ashby Ivanhoe School. In the five decades since, he has made many thousands of chimneys for buildings across the UK. He was presented with an award for his long service by Forterra Chief Executive Stephen Harrison, and also received a special commemorative clay pot from his colleagues, presented to him by Red Bank General Manager Paul Barson.

Former Victorian grand residence sold at Leicester auction A FORMER grand Victorian residence was the star commercial lot sold in SDL Auctions Graham Penny’s Leicester auction which raised £2.4 million. Ivydene in Earl Shilton has latterly been used as a 17 bedroomed care home but was previously sub-divided into apartments in the 1980s. It attracted a lot of pre-auction attention as it has a number of potential uses, subject to planning permission, and there is currently a planning application in process for change of use back to its original residential status. It sold for £400,000 and had a guide price of £400,000+.

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Loughborough landmark gothic chapel to let A UNIQUE, gothic revival chapel designed and built in the 1850s and listed among the finest buildings in Leicestershire is available to let for only the third time in its 160 year history. The impressive Chapel House, on Leicester Road, Loughborough, is now available to let. Chapel House on Leicester Road, one of the most recognisable buildings in Loughborough, is available for use as offices, or for similar business use, offering a commanding and attractive situation just inside the entrance to the town’s old Victorian cemetery. Described by celebrated architectural historian Sir Nikolaus Pevsner as “unsurpassed by any other building erected for the same purpose in the kingdom,” in his 1960 book Buildings of Leicestershire and Rutland, this former chapel was restored and modernised at the end of the last century after falling into disrepair. Alex Reid, Commercial Property Director of Mather Jamie, said, “Chapel House is a truly special building, a unique Loughborough property, spoken of highly by Pevsner himself. “Its restoration using traditional materials makes it an historic gem with completely modern features, including gas central heating and underfloor heating, up to fifty phone lines and high speed internet capability, fitted carpets and double glazing, interior insulation, plus remotely monitored CCTV and fire and smoke alarms.” The 2,347ft premises are set across two floors, including a bridge link and seating area right beneath the chapel’s impressive stone spire, as well as three private offices and general office areas, a boardroom and designer fitted kitchen. Chapel House is approached by a tarmac driveway leading to a large rear parking area for approximately twenty vehicles, all set within ornamental gated fencing, externally lit by feature lighting and surrounded by open grounds with mature trees. With great links to the M1 motorway, Loughborough train station and East Midlands Airport, it is the ideal location for a company that is looking to operate from eye-catching premises. For details of this, or similar commercial property opportunities in Leicestershire and elsewhere in the East Midlands, please call Alex Reid at Mather Jamie on 01509 233433. Established in 1991 and based in the East Midlands, Mather Jamie Chartered Surveyors is an independent development, commercial and rural surveying business with a long established and unrivalled reputation for delivering professional, reliable advice and expertise on major residential and commercial development schemes. For more information please telephone 01509 233433 or visit www.matherjamie.co.uk.

Stoughton plot BENTONS Estate Agents are offering for sale a building plot at The Courtyard, Gaulby Lane, Stoughton, Leicester. The level plot has planning consent (ref: 06/01550/ FUL) for a stylish four-storey contemporary detached family home offering over 4,400 sq.feet of accommodation. Offers over £350,000 are invited. For more information, contact Bentons on 01664 563892 or email: sales@ bentons.co.uk

Consultation launched over new Loughborough Cemetery site A CONSULTATION was launched on Wednesday, August 8 over possible locations for a new cemetery in Loughborough. Charnwood Borough Council is seeking views on sites for new burial ground as the current cemetery in Leicester Road is expected to be full within four years. The Council has investigated a number of options but has identified three viable options which could provide future burial space. They are land at Allendale Road,

land at Nanpantan and part of Shelthorpe Golf Course although the Council says nine holes would be retained as part of an improved facility. The consultation runs until September 23 and comments are being invited. More information on the three sites is available on the Council‘s website but brief descriptions are below: • Allendale Road has room for a 1.4-hectare cemetery which would last around 42 years and would also incorporate some recreation area. The cost of creating a one-hectare

cemetery here is estimated to be around £400,000. • Shelthorpe Golf Course could be used for a 3.6-hectare cemetery lasting 109 years. It would mean losing half the 18-holes at the course and a new access road would need to be created. The cost of creating a one-hectare cemetery here is around £550,000. The Council would also want to invest another £100,000 creating an improved nine-hole facility. • Finally, a 9.1-hectare cemetery could be created on land at Nanpantan, off Watermead

Lane, to the rear of Nanpantan sports ground. There would be enough burial space here for 285 years and the cost of creating a onehectare cemetery here is around £610,000. All three sites are owned by the Council. Other options were considered and have been discounted for a number of reasons including cost, location or other factors. The consultation runs until September 23 and people can have a say and find out more at www.charnwood.gov.uk/cemetery _consultation

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Pegasus Group secures consent for 195 homes on appeal From page 1 that the proposed development would not have an adverse effect on traffic. And on odour and noise from the nearby Sunrise Poultry Farm, he said: “I have concluded that, subject to conditions, adequate living conditions would be achieved for the intended occupiers of the development with regard to odour and noise.” Guy Longley, from Pegasus Group’s East Midlands office, said: “At the reconvened appeal, the council added further putative reasons for refusal relating to noise and odour impacts from the chicken farm but the inspector accepted our consultant’s evidence that in this case the odour issue did not preclude development on the site.” Debate at the Inquiry centred on the council being unable to demonstrate a five-year supply of land for housing. The inspector reported: “The provision of affordable housing, to be secured by the submitted Section 106 agreement, would in my view amount to a significant benefit. Given that the Council is unable to demonstrate a five-year supply of land for housing… the provision of additional general market housing would also amount to a significant benefit. Benefits would accrue to the local economy through construction and increased local spending.” Pegasus Group Managing Director Tony Bateman provided expert evidence on housing and economic development needs assessments while James Atkin acted as expert witness on landscape and visual matters.

Golf day sees Northampton’s Forterra raise £4K for charity LEADING local building products manufacturer Forterra has raised £4,000 for Prostate Cancer UK through an amateur golf tournament at a Northamptonshire golf course. More than 60 of the firm’s employees and associates teed off at Collingtree Park Golf Club in teams of four, with all players and teams contributing towards the Forterra’s Dave Manley, Luke final amount raised, which was up from the £3,000 McMillan, Robert Hoey and Keith raised by the previous year’s Jones go for a hole in one at tournament. Collingtree Park Golf Club Stephen Harrison, Chief Executive of Forterra, said, “I would like to congratulate everyone who took part in our recent golf tournament, which was an enjoyable way to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK, a men’s health organisation we are very proud to support.” James Beeby, Director of Fundraising at Prostate Cancer UK, said: “This is a fantastic amount of money, which we are very grateful to the staff of Forterra for raising, along with anyone else who took part in their golf tournament. “Prostate cancer exists in every golf club, but tournaments like this go a long way in helping us fund vital research that will ultimately let us hit this killer disease out of bounds.”

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Grade II Listed Mill on banks of River Soar SHOULER & SON are offering for sale a beautiful Grade II Listed former water mill situated on the banks of the River Soar. The property – Cossington Mill, Syston Road, Leicester LE7 4UZ – stands in mature grounds of around one acre with river frontage. The building has previously been used as a corn mill and paper mill, tea rooms, restaurant and a residential dwelling. There is potential to divide the building into two dwellings, subject to obtaining planning permission and listed building consent.Guide price: COSSINGTON £675,000 The Guide Price is £675,000. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Shoulers on 01664 A beautiful Grade II Listed former 410166 or visit www.shoulers.co.uk Water Mill situated on the banks of COSSINGTON MILL, SYSTON ROAD, LE7 4UZ

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ANDREW GRANGER & Co are offering for sale a substantial 4-bed 19th Century detached residence of character with extensive outbuildings on a plot of around half an acre.

4, STATION STREET, KIBWORTH BEAUCHAMP, LE8 0LN

PRICE GUIDE £750,000

The property – 4 Station Street, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leics. LE8 0LN – offers potential for modernisation and possible further development, subject to planning. The Price Guide is £750,000. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Andrew Granger on 01858 431315 or visit the website at www.andrewgranger.co.uk

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BUILDERS’ MERCHANTS’ SALES SOAR AS PART OF 0.9% RISE IN CONSTRUCTION OUTPUT BUILDERS’ MERCHANTS have reported a double-digit increase in June, with average daily sales up 11.2% up on June 2017. Their performance reinforces today’s release of ONS data that has found construction output grew by 0.9% in Quarter 2 on 2018. The data on builders’ merchants is produced for the BMF through the ‘Builders Merchants Building Index’ (BMBI) which tracks builders’ merchants’ actual sales using GfK data. It found that total builders’ merchants’ sales in the first six months of 2018 increased by 4.0% over the same six months in 2017. The data also showed that average sales a day in the second quarter of 2018 were 18.7% higher than in the first quarter. The rise was led by a significant increase in landscaping sales, driven by the warm weather, with the ONS also finding there to have been an increase in Q2 in repair and maintenance work. The BMF state that their merchants’ set of results indicate that the building materials supply chain is working well, and fulfilling demand across the country being fuelled by construction and housebuilding projects. John Newcomb, Chief Executive of the BMF, said “Our members continue to deliver an effective and robust building materials supply chain, and I’m pleased to see this demonstrated through the BMBI and ONS construction data released today. As we predicted, the better weather has led to an increase in demand for home improvement projects. Major construction projects continue to drive sales for builders’ merchants across the country and our members are doing an excellent job ensuring we get the right materials in the right place.

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Ab Kettleby development site BENTONS Estate Agents are asking £600,000 for a development opportunity at Wartnaby Road, Ab Kettleby, Near Melton Mowbray, Leics. Outline planning permission (ref: 17/01597/OUT) has been granted for the erection of 2 brand new three-bed dwellings, the demolition of two single storey extensions to 36 & 38 Wartnaby Road, and the erection of 2 two-storey extensions to both houses. For more information, contact Bentons on 01664 563892 or email: sales@ bentons.co.uk

Hinckley semi for sale by auction SDL Auctions are offering for sale BY AUCTION a three-bed semi-detached house at 138 Strathmore Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0LS. The property is in need of modernisation works throughout. The Auction Guide Price is £90,000+ plus fees. The auction takes place on Thursday 6th September 2018 at Aston Villa Football Ground, Holte Suite, Trinity Road, Birmingham B6 6HE – 10.30am start. For more information, contact SDL Auctions on 0121 233 5046 or visit the website at www.sdlauctions.co.uk

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SIX FIGURE INVESTMENT AND A NEW JOB CREATED AS LEICESTER RECYCLING BOOM CONTINUES FOR WASTECYCLE A LEADING East Midlands recycling company has completed a six-figure investment in its Leicester facility as it continues to enjoy growth in the city. Wastecycle, which has three facilities in Leicester, has spent over £120,000 on installing new recycling plant at its Whetstone site. A new feed hopper, trommel screen and a Windshifter have been installed along with a new pick station and improvements to the main pick station. The new plant will increase Wastecycle’s recycling rate of both construction and industrial waste. “We’re pleased to say that we’ve seen considerable growth in our customer base in Leicester and surrounding areas over the last year and this put a lot of pressure on the plant we have at Whetstone,” says Steve Jackson, Leicester Operations Manager at Wastecycle. “In order to cope with demand and to increase the materials we can process we’ve invested in new equipment. “The new plant will allow us to increase the amount of waste we process on site, which in turn, will take lorries off the road as less waste will be transferred to our Nottingham site, which is good news as well.” In addition to contributing to a reduction in haulage, the addition of new equipment has led to the creation of a new job, with Wastecycle recruiting an additional Waste Operative. As well as the new position, Leicester’s local economy has benefitted from Wastecycle’s success, as the new custom plant was designed, built and installed by CSM Leicester. Established in 1998, Wastecycle opened its Leicester site in 2012. The company, which celebrated its 20th birthday in March, processes more than 500,000 tonnes of waste and material each year, of which, over 98% is recycled and recovered. For more information about the company visit www.wastecycle.co.uk

New artwork to welcome visitors to St George’s Cultural Quarter A SPECIALLY commissioned artwork is welcoming visitors to the St George’s Cultural Quarter in Leicester’s city centre. The hand-painted sign is the work of local artist Tim Fowler and celebrates the architecture, heritage and creativity of the St George’s Cultural Quarter. It was chosen from 16 ideas submitted as part of a city-wide call for artists launched back in January. Tim – who has recently returned from exhibiting his work at the Brooklyn Expo Center in New York City – won the commission after being selected from a shortlist of four by a judging panel made up of representatives from The Cultural Quarter Association, Leicester City Council, Curve and LCB Depot. The hand-painted sign – which measures about 1.8m2 – is located on the Corner of Rutland Street and Colton Street, at the gateway to the Cultural Quarter. Artist Tim Fowler said: “This was an exciting but challenging project. Working at this scale and using a new medium has pushed me to develop as an artist. I’m very proud of the final outcome and think it captures the Cultural Quarter and represents my work really well.” Deputy City Mayor and executive lead for the Cultural Quarter Cllr Adam Clarke was one of the judges that chose the winning artwork. He said: “Choosing a winning entry was incredibly difficult and the shortlisted entries were all of a very high quality. “After much discussion, the panel chose Tim’s design for the way it celebrates the fantastic buildings, creativity and energy of this thriving centre for art and culture. “The final artwork will help provide a bright and warm welcome to people visiting the Cultural Quarter.”

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Improved parking areas and laybys for communities across the city

Easthorpe Lodge and surrounding land available for potential redevelopment Leicester City Council

A PROGRAMME of installing new parking areas and laybys in residential areas across Leicester gets underway from the end of this month. Leicester City Council is spending nearly £330,000 on seven schemes tackling parking issues by creating new parking bays and extending existing ones. The scheme will concentrate on streets in Eyres Monsell, Humberstone and Hamilton, Thurncourt and Wycliffe wards, and will create more than 68 new parking spaces for residents. The first scheme gets underway at Packhorse Road in Eyres Monsell on August 28. The work, costing £51,000, will create eight new parking spaces. Work will get underway on a major scheme at Kashmir Road, St Matthews, in which £105,000 will be spent on modifying and resurfacing an existing parking area to create 29 new spaces. Work is due to get underway on October 8. Two schemes are due to begin on November 19, including creating seven new spaces at Queensferry Parade in Eyres Monsell, at the cost of £45,000, while a further £47,000 will be spent in Tolcarne Road, Netherhall, to create nine-space parking bay. In December work will get underway at Sunbury Green, Thurnby Lodge, with nearly £57,000 being invested in a scheme to extend an existing layby and create a new one, resulting in 10 new spaces overall. Smaller schemes at Pluto Close and Vostock Close in Highfields will also create five more spaces. The programme of work follows requests from ward councillors to address problem parking on pavements or on grassy verges. The work is being funded by a combination of the council’s housing department and income raised from parking charges.

Mr & Mrs C Saloustis (c/o: Agent: TMCS Architectural & Building Consultants, 9 Coales Gardens, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7NY) - Demolition of garage; construction of single and two storey extension at side of house to creat 2 self-contained flats - at land adjacent to 32 Keightley Road, Leicester.

AN IMPRESSIVE house and its surrounding land in the village of Easthorpe on the border of Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire is available to buy freehold through land experts Mather Jamie, with potential to redevelop some or all of the land into dozens of new homes. Easthorpe Lodge, an eight bedroom family house in the Leicestershire village of Easthorpe, is available to purchase freehold, with potential to redevelop the property and surrounding land for residential use. Easthorpe Lodge on Green Lane, an extensive, non-listed, eight bedroom house, with three large reception rooms, a garage, store rooms and an ample garden, offers an excellent opportunity to be refurbished and modernised into a substantial executive residence. The lodge is one of two lots available for sale by informal tender through Mather Jamie, with the other lot incorporating paddock land and other premises surrounding the lodge. This land, which extends in all to 6.25 acres (2.52 hectares), has outline planning approval for 27 much needed new homes from the local authority. Gary Kirk, Associate Director of Mather Jamie, said, “Easthorpe Lodge and its surrounding grounds offer a range of different options to potential buyers. The top paddock has outline planning permission for 18 new homes, while land adjacent to the lodge, including a tennis court, swimming pool and former stables, has outline planning approval for a further nine. “The house itself could be updated and would make a splendid residence for a large family, or perhaps alternatively, with further planning permission from the local council, the land might be used to build more homes, as part of a new development for the area.” Pre-application advice has also been sought from Melton Borough Council regarding the demolition of Easthorpe Lodge, which does not lie within the village’s Conservation Area, with the intention of replacing it with new build development. Easthorpe itself is a hamlet in the beautiful vale of Belvoir located near the village of Bottesford. The deadline for bids on the two lots is 12 noon on Friday 14th September. Drone footage of the site can be viewed at: www.youtube. com/watch?v=itbo0xr1KEI (See display advert for this property on page 43.)

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Brothers investments Ltd (c/o: Agent: Bernard Taruvinga, Kunstler Designs Architect, 31 Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1RE) - Construction of 2 semi-detached dwellings - at land between 222 and 228 Victoria Road East, Leicester. ASP Leicester Limited (c/o: Agent: Ravi Panesar, RP Design Ltd, 33 Launde Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 4HH) - Change of use from existing professional and financial services to 8 self-contained flats - at 26 Fosse Road Central, Leicester. Mr Jaiprakash Khodiar (c/o: Agent: Ms Amina Osman, Osman Design Partnership Ltd, c/o 8 Coplow Avenue, Leicester LE5 5WA) – Demolition of garage and construction of two-storey building to form 2 self-contained flats – at 17 Oakenshaw Close, Leicester. Mr Azhar Malik (c/o: Agent: Anthony Jones, Halford Jones Architecture Ltd, 28 St Anne’s Drive, Aylestone, Leicester LE2 8HT) Change of use of dwelling house to 3 self-contained flats plus single storey extension and dormer extensions to front and rear - at 36 Nutfield Road, Leicester.

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The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) launches new open online course on sustainability Mr I Alimahomed (c/o: Agent: Bernard Taruvinga, Kunstler Designs Architect, 31 Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1RE) – Change of use from house to 3 flats, single storey extension to rear and dormer extensions to front and rear – at 353 Humberstone Road, Leicester. Buildgreen Limited (c/o: Agent: Mrs Varsha Tailor, DT Designs Ltd, 74A Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) – Construction of 4 four-bed dwellings – at land between 9-17 Haynes Road, Leicester. Mr & Mrs P Smith (c/o: Agent: Ryan Astill, Astill Planning Consultants Ltd, 13 University Road, Leicester LE1 7RA) – Change of use from surgery to house plus demolition of side extension and garage to construct a detached three-storey dwelling – at 19 St Johns Road, Leicester. Levy Investments (c/o: Agent: Isaac Timson, ADM Surveyors Limited, Suite 1, Rosehill, 165 Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4DX) – Change of use of ground floor office and one selfcontained flat above to one house at 116 Lansdowne Road and 2 selfcontained flats at 118 Lansdowne Road – at 116-118 Lansdowne Road, Leicester. Mr Ravi Seth (c/o Agent: Mrs Varsha Tailor, DT Designs Ltd, 74A Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) – Change of use from a dwelling to 3 flats – at 232 Abbey Lane, Leicester. Mr Ravi Modhwadia (c/o Agent: Dennis Dziko, 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ) – Change of use of 6 flats to 7 flats by the construction of single storey at rear of flats – at 228-230 Melton Road, Leicester LE4 7PG. Torr Waterfield Ltd (c/o Agent: Malcolm Goodall, The Drawing Room (Architects) Ltd, 130 Moat Street, Wigston, Leicester LE18 2GE) – Construction of dormer extension at front of offices – at Park House, 37 Clarence Street, Leicester. A&S Properties Ltd (c/o Agent: Ravi Panesar, 33 Launde Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 4HH) – Notification of change of use from offices to 8 studio flats – at 55 Regent Road, Leicester. Mr Ashish Raja (c/o Agent: Mrs Annette Eyre, Lost World Demolition, 7 Abbey Court, Wallingford Road, Leicester LE4 5RD) – Demolition of building and chimney – at 24-26 Rugby Street, Leicester.

THE CHARTERED Institute of Building Academy is launching a new massive open online course (MOOC) on sustainable development. This follows the success of the first ever construction-focused MOOC which the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) ran last year, attracting more than 3000 construction professionals in over 100 countries. The five-week interactive course, which opens in September, has been developed in partnership with London South Bank University, UK. The course is free and open to anyone working in the built environment sector globally. It has been designed specifically for those working in the industry, and anyone working in or studying construction and the wider built environment will find it useful as it focuses on what is arguably one of the most important issues facing construction today – sustainability within construction and development. The course will cover: · The complexities of sustainability in construction and development of built assets · The important roles of innovations, professionalism, ethics, culture and procurement practices and regulations · Environmental and economic sustainability and the roles of effective business cases, dynamics of networks and integrated delivery; and procurement practices. · Social sustainability in construction and the roles of construction processes, outputs and outcomes on people and society · Lessons learned from good and best practices in sustainability, together with challenges and appropriate guidelines for implementation. Each week, leadership skills and critical thinking around sustainability issues will be developed as course participants reflect on interactive exercises and explore situations that are relatable to their everyday roles. Professor Charles Egbu, Dean of School of the Built Environment and Architecture at London South Bank University and CIOB Senior Vice President, is among those who helped developed the new MOOC says: “Almost everything we do could be done more sustainably - it’s all about the way we work, the way we live our lives and what that means for society. It’s about responsibility for what we do for now and for

the future. I very much encourage all construction professionals to be part and parcel of this course as you have the opportunity to learn much more about sustainability from both a theoretical and practical point of view. ” Adrian Montague, Head of CIOB Academy, added: “The CIOB has been delighted to be able to work with London South Bank University to open up the global conversation on sustainability in construction with this free course. We hope this brings sustainability to the front of the minds of those involved with the construction or use of buildings. “Since its inception in 2016, the Academy has provided practical courses for construction professionals. This new course is another example of our commitment to developing the future leaders in construction by offering access to the latest thinking on key topics. The CIOB Academy’s Sustainable Construction and Development MOOC is the second in our series and is freely open to professionals across the industry. I would welcome businesses and industry bodies sharing this

course widely, helping to make a powerful, positive difference to the sustainability standards of constructors.” The topics are brought to life through social learning, questionnaires, videos, articles and quizzes. Participants will also have the opportunity to interact with each other and the course leader, tutors and contributors will be available online to answer questions and join discussions. By the end of the course, participants should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the complexities of sustainability from generic and project specific perspectives and the obligations of stakeholders. They should also be able to evaluate the economic and social considerations of sustainability and their implications on construction processes and practices. The MOOC on sustainable construction and development starts on 17 September 2018. More information about this course can be found online at: https://www.futurelearn.com/ courses/sustainable-constructiondevelopment/

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RICS UK Residential Market Survey, July 2018

East Midlands rents to continue to rise, as supply of new property to let drops again Sanders Senior Living Ltd (c/o Agent: Barry Mullen, Connect Space, Unit 10, 30 Bog Road, Kirkistown BT22 1EQ) - Variation of condition 24 attached to planning permission 20180227. (Demolition of dwelling. Construction of a 3 storey 72 bed care home access, parking, landscaping, trees and associated works. Reduction in no. of bedrooms from 72 to 68 and external alterations.) To allow for increase in no. of bedrooms from 68 to 69 – at 11 Elmfield Avenue, Leicester. Mr A Dalton (c/o Agent: Andy Sell, AJS Architectural Services, 41 Braunstone Avenue, Leicester LE3 0JH) – Construction of single storey storage unit to builder’s yard – at 28A Barkbythorpe Road, Leicester. Green Lane Infant School (c/o Agent: John Hackman, The Drawing Room (Architects) Ltd, 130 Moat Street, Wigston, Leicester LE18 2GE) – Construction of single storey detached building at front of school – at Green Lane Infant School, Spinney Hill Road, Leicester.

EAST MIDLANDS rents are expected to rise as fewer new properties are put on the rental market according to the July 2018 RICS UK Residential Market Survey. Demand in the East Midlands lettings sector has long outpaced the number of new properties coming to market but this month 27% more respondents* reported a fall in new instructions and is the fifth consecutive quarter in which this indicator has recorded a negative number. This pattern reflects the shift in the Buy-to-Let market in the wake of tax changes which are still in the process of being implemented, as smaller scale landlords exit the sector. Significantly, the drop in instructions is evident in virtually all parts of the country to a greater or lesser extent. At the headline level the number of new tenants looking for a new home in the East Midlands is flat, but with the volume of fresh rental stock continuing to decline, demand for rental properties continues to outpace supply. The consequence of this imbalance is that rents in the region are expected to rise once again.

In the coming three months, 30% more respondents expect rents to rise, and at the 12 month mark the East Midlands expectations are one of the strongest in the UK, with rents projected to increase by 2%. This is also reflected at the five year point where rents are expected to rise by approximately 3%. Looking at the East Midlands sales market, little has changed from June. It is perhaps no surprise that as speculation built ahead of the August Bank of England rate rise, the number of people looking to buy a home in the region continued to fall. Whilst the number of new properties coming to the market seems to have improved in July, the net balance is flat and the survey suggests chartered surveyors don’t anticipate much growth in sales activity in the coming three months or year ahead. Despite the little change in activity, and stock levels remaining near all-time lows, the East Midlands housing market is still stronger than other parts of the UK. Prices continued to rise in the last month and expectations edged up to +2% from -3% in July. London, the South East and East Anglia have seen activity and as a result now prices starting to fall, albeit slightly,

in their regions. Simon Rubinsohn, RICS Chief Economist, commented: “The impact of recent and ongoing tax changes is clearly having a material impact on the Buy to Let sector as intended. The risk, as we have highlighted previously, is that a reduced pipeline of supply will gradually feed through into higher rents in the absence of either a significant uplift in the Build to Rent programme or government funded social housing. “At the present time, there is little evidence that either is likely to make up the shortfall. This augers ill for those many households for whom owner occupation is either out of reach financially or just not a suitable tenure.” Abdul Choudhury, RICS Policy Manager, commented: “While the current focus is rightly on using regulation to improve the experience for tenants, Government must urgently look again at the PRS as a whole, including ways to encourage good landlords. Ultimately, Government must consider the impact of its policies, and if the wish is to move away from PRS, it must provide a suitable alternative.”

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MUSE DEVELOPMENTS HELPS MORGAN SINDALL GROUP’S RESULTS IN EAST MIDLANDS Mrs F Seedat (c/o Agent: Ms Amina Osman, Osman Design Partnership Ltd, c/o 8 Coplow Avenue, Leicester LE5 5WA) – Change of use from one four-bed house to 3 one-bed flats – at 10 Thurlby Road, Leicester. Mrs S Patel (c/o Agent: Mrs Varsha Tailor, DT Designs Ltd, 74A Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) – Demolition of outbuildings and construction of 6 self-contained flats with parking and landscaping – at rear of 47-51 Gwendolen Road, Leicester. T Love (c/o Agent: Robert Powell, 4 Sunnyhill Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3NB) – Construction of first floor and two-storey extension at side of ground floor flat to provide 3 additional flats and one studio – at 376 Gipsy Lane, Leicester. Mr Rafiq Vindhani (c/o: 49 The Fairway, Oadby, Leicester LE2 2HN) – Change of use and subdivision of building from bank to 3 units – at 145-147 Evington Road, Leicester.

URBAN REGENERATION and property development company Muse Developments, which is delivering a £250 million mixeduse scheme at Rolls-Royce Hucknall in Nottinghamshire, and is a main development partner for the regeneration of Gainsborough town centre in Lincolnshire, has contributed to half year results released today (8 August 2018), by parent company Morgan Sindall Group plc, the construction and regeneration group. Morgan Sindall Group has delivered profit growth in the first half of this year with adjusted operating profit up 28% to £31.9m (HY 2017: £24.9m) on revenue of £1,423m (HY 2017: £1,307m), a 9% increase on the previous half year. The Group reports an order book of £3,604m with adjusted earnings per share up 28% for the period to 55.6p (HY 2017: 43.6p). The interim dividend has been increased by 19% to 19.0p (HY 2017: 16.0p) with the Group confident of a strong performance for the second half of 2018. For the first half of this year, Muse moved forward on 21 projects with a total construction value of £450 million with developments progressing well across the country. The company which expects a further £310 million of contract awards over the next six months, also maintained a healthy order book and development pipeline, which now stands at £2.2 billion. Key projects for Muse Developments in the East Midlands in 2018 include: • Hucknall: At Watnall Road Hucknall Muse is currently delivering a major mixed-use industrial and residential

Muse - Rolls-Royce, Hucknall road scheme scheme in a joint venture with Rolls-Royce on the global engine manufacturer’s 150-acre former airfield. Work on the next phase of road infrastructure has been completed, opening 67 acres of industrial space for development. The new road will provide access from the Hucknall bypass into Harrier Park - a new 70-acre manufacturing and logistics park Muse is developing with Rolls-Royce next to the Hucknall manufacturing plant. Harrier Park could create up to 2,000 new jobs and bring a new generation of businesses to Hucknall. Residential development is also progressing on the site where Persimmon Homes and Harron Homes are delivering new homes, which has outline permission for up to 900 homes. Muse is also talking to prospective tenants at the scheme. • Gainsborough: Legal discussions are currently underway following Muse’s appointment as the main development partner by West Lindsey District Council to accelerate the regeneration of Gainsborough town centre in Lincolnshire. The five-year initial deal which may be extended to 12 years, could see a new public square and cinema with restaurants creating a vibrant new destination on the western end of the town centre. Extensive public realm improvements are planned for the riverfront.

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Drought is right time to prepare for floods, says drainage specialist

Fitzrovia Properties (c/o Agent: DT Designs Ltd, 74A Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) – Change of use from 3 selfcontained flats to one studio and 5 self-contained flats; construction of two-storey extension, first floor extension and dormer to rear – at 8 Ashleigh Road, Leicester. Mr Kuldip Kooner (c/o Agent: Pezhman Ghashghai, HDI Architecture, 32 Clifford Street, Leicester LE3 5RF) – Change of use of ground floor garages to flats; construction of first floor extension, introduction of rooflights to front and flat-roofed dormers to rear – at 18-20 Shaftesbury Road, Leicester. Mr Balbir Singh Sandhar (c/o Agent: Dennis Dziko, Volta Designs, 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ) – Conversion of ground floor from public house to create 2 retail units – at 9 Church Gate, Leicester. Mrs Modhvadiya (c/o Agent: Ubuild Designs Ltd, Unit 23 Vulcan House, Vulcan Road, Leicester LE5 3EF) – Subdivision of dwellinghouse to 2 dwellinghouses – at 398 Gipsy Lane, Leicester.

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council Mr A McCleish (c/o Agent: Lee Ward, Hayward Architects Ltd, 19 Station Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1AW) – Erection of 2 dwellings (resubmission) – at Ashcroft, 4 Pipe Lane, Orton on the Hill, Atherstone, Leics. CV9 3NF. Ms Trish McCarter (c/o Agent: Ben Mabbett, St Paul’s Associates Ltd, The Mews, 13A St Paul’s Square, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham B3 1RB) – Conversion of existing office building to 2 flats and alterations to car parking and landscaping – at 83-103 Church Street, Burbage, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 2DB. TRLP Limited (c/o Agent: Housemartin Designs) – Change of use of public house to a single dwelling, demolition of the adjoining outbuildings and the erection of 4 new dwellings and garages – at The Red Lion, Atherstone Road, Pinwall, Atherstone, Leics. CV9 3NB.

NO ONE should be fooled by the UK’s summer heatwave – now is the right time to prepare for flooding to come, warned drainage specialist Lanes Group plc. Just as record temperatures are predicted, The Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning for thunderstorms across a large part of eastern, and south east England, and East Anglia, threatening localised flash flooding. Experience from past drought events, the threats posed by climate change, and the impact of prolonged periods of dry weather on drainage systems, all point to the need to be worried right now about too much water, not too little.

Drought can increase flood risk Lanes Group Development Director Richard Leigh said: “While we continue to enjoy the summer sun, now is definitely the time to for property managers to review the capability of drainage systems to cope with large volumes of water, and even flood management plans. “It is not just a case of being lulled into a false sense of security. The processes associated with drought conditions can increase the risk of flooding and can compromise drain and sewer networks.” Flood risks increase during heatwaves because dried-out ground becomes compacted and hard, reducing the speed with which water from sudden downpours during thunderstorms can be absorbed. If surface water drains are blocked, even on just one or two places, under hard surface areas such as car parks, the same effect can be created. Sheets of water run-off can inundate homes and businesses.

Flash flood can be just as devastating A flash flood event may only last minutes, but it can be as

devastating to a business and to the lives of families as a prolonged flood. Even with insurance pay-outs most businesses never recover from having premises flooded. Recent history also tells us that it is entirely possible for prolonged drought to be followed quickly by serious flooding. The current heatwave has been compared with the last major period of drought in 1976. Then, the country was not so well prepared, triggering widespread hosepipe bands and major water shortages. In August, the government appointed a minister of drought, Denis Howell, and serious consideration was being given to shipping water in from Norway and using cloud seeding to boost rainfall artificially. Then on August Bank Holiday Monday, the heavens opened. The UK was soon in the grip of major floods, crippling large parts of the country, with twice the average rainfall in September, and the flooding continuing into October.

Climate change a major flood factor The Environment Agency said a dry winter and spring in 2007 contributed in some areas to devastating floods in the summer of that year, in the West Country, Midlands and Yorkshire. In 2012, an unseasonal heatwave in March, after a prolonged period of dry weather stretching back into 2011, was followed by devastating floods in June, July and into August, inundating thousands of homes and businesses. Climate change is expected to increase the risk of such volatile weather in the UK over the coming decades, which will require businesses to review the way they manage drainage requirements on their properties. A White Paper, Trees – Getting to the Root of the Issue, published by Lanes sister company UKDN Waterflow (LG) Ltd, and authored by Richard Leigh, points to the additional problems

we are likely to face in the UK if droughts become more frequent.

Drying soil – increased risk of pipe problems Richard Leigh said: “The drying and cracking of soil, leading to increased ground movement, is a common cause of displaced pipe joints and pipe cracking, which can lead to more pipe blockages and collapses. “It also gives greater opportunity for tree roots, also seeking out scarce water, to get into pipes, adding to blockage problems. Meanwhile sluggish water flows during dry periods can increase the build-up of debris, which also leads to blockages.” All these processes point to one thing – now is the right time to make sure drainage systems are in optimum condition to cope with any deluges that are likely to come. Key to this is commissioning a drainage specialist to carry out drainage inspections and CCTV drainage surveys to assess the condition of surface water and foul drains.

Drain maintenance – vital to control floods The drain surveys use HD quality video and still images, plus system maps, to clearly show the condition of drainage pipes, both in terms of state of repair and drain blockages. In most cases, blockages can be quickly dealt with by cleaning pipes with drain water jetting. If necessary, cracked and displaced drainage pipes can be rehabilitated by installing point repairs, also known as patch liners. Richard Leigh said: “Flash floods are the immediate risk during a heatwave. But it’s clear the UK’s current weather patterns present prolonged flood risks for homes, businesses and millions of people.“Preparing for what might come with a range of flood alleviation measures, including effective drain maintenance, should be an urgent priority.”

Warning for landlords over new HMO law LANDLORDS in Charnwood are being warned to make sure they are complying with new laws around Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO). From October 1, 2018 strict new rules introduced by the government mean that the majority of smaller properties being used as HMOs will now have to be licensed with the local council otherwise landlords could face fines. Currently, properties must be licensed as HMOs if they are three or more storeys and are occupied by five or more people forming two or more households sharing amenities. The new rules coming into force on October 1 state that a licence is required for HMOs of any size where there are five or more people forming two or more households where facilities are shared – thereby removing the three-storey criteria. There are currently 367 licensed HMOs in Charnwood. There are other HMOs which may not require a licence but do require planning permission. Landlords who fail to license a HMO risk being fined thousands of pounds, prosecuted or being prevented from letting homes. To find out more, or to apply for a HMO licence, please visit www.charnwood.gov.uk/register_hmo_licences

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Masonic Hall Ltd (c/o Agent: Barry Brooks, Brooks Building Plans, The Old Factory Offices, 8 Hawley Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0PR) – Two storey rear extension and single storey side extension – at The Masonic Hall, St Marys Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1EQ. Statue Homes Ltd (c/o Agent: Brian Mullin & Martin Ladd, Marrons Planning/Housemartin Designs, 1 Meridian South, Meridian Business Park, Leicester LE19 1WY) – Erection of multi-functional recreational building, erection of a golf simulator building, erection of a golf buggy garage, formation of new car parking areas and new access roads and proposed erection of 15 golf holiday homes (resubmission) – at Kyngs Golf & Country Club, Station Road, Market Bosworth, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 0NP. Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Robert Bailey-English, Bailey English Studio, Unit 2, 74 Rugby Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0QD) – Demolition of existing D1 unit with proposed erection of 18 flats – at The Meeting Centre, 1 Marchant Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0LQ. Mrs Lynette Fallowes (c/o Agent: Tim Bailey, Bailey Design Ltd, 43A Mitchells Court, Lower Gungate, Tamworth B79 7AS) – Erection of 2 office buildings – at 8 Wood Lane, Norton Juxta Twycross, Atherstone, Warks. CV9 3QB.

Melton Borough Council Mrs Clare Thornton (c/o Miller Homes Ltd, 2 Centro Place, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8RF) – Reserved matters application for 88 dwellings and surface car park – at OS Fields 8456, 7946 and 9744, Normanton Lane, Bottesford, Leics.

Fastest rise in construction output since May 2017 UK construction companies achieved a stronger expansion of business activity levels during July, underpinned by the fastest increase in residential work for just over two-and-a-half years. The latest survey also indicated that new business growth gained momentum, which contributed to the largest rise in employment numbers since December 2015. Supply chain pressures continued in July, which contributed to another sharp lengthening of delivery times for construction products and materials. However, input cost inflation moderated from the ninemonth high seen in June. At 55.8 in July, up sharply from 53.1 in the previous month, the seasonally adjusted IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI®) signalled the fastest rise in overall construction output since May 2017. Survey respondents commented on improving demand conditions, higher volumes of new project starts and, in some cases, a degree of catch-up from the bad weather earlier in 2018. House building was the best performing category of construction activity in July, with the latest upturn the strongest since December 2015. Commercial work also picked up at the fastest pace for just over two and-a-half years. Civil engineering activity increased only moderately, albeit at a sharper rate than in June. Construction companies noted that a lack of work to replace completed projects (particularly railway infrastructure work) continued to hold back growth in the civil engineering sub-sector.

July data pointed to the strongest increase in total new orders across the construction sector since May 2017. Survey respondents noted that a general improvement in client demand had led to successful contract negotiations on larger scale projects. Despite an upturn in tender opportunities, construction companies are cautious about the year ahead business outlook. The degree of positive sentiment about future workloads was unchanged since June and remained weaker than the long-term survey average. Anecdotal evidence suggested that Brexit-related uncertainty continued to hold back business optimism in July. Meanwhile, the latest survey indicated that rising sales volumes helped to boost job creation in the construction sector. The rate of employment growth was the fastest since December 2015. Input buying also expanded at the strongest pace for just over two-and-a-half years. Greater purchasing activity led to the sharpest decline in supplier performance since July 2017. Input cost inflation eased to a three-month low in July, but remained strong in comparison to its postcrisis trend. Survey respondents widely cited rising fuel bills and higher prices for steel-related inputs. Tim Moore, Associate Director at IHS Markit and author of the IHS Markit/CIPS Construction PMI® said: “July data reveal an impressive turnaround in the performance of the UK construction sector, with output growth the strongest for just over one year. While the recent rebound in construction work has been flattered by its recovery from a low base earlier in 2018, there are also signs that underlying demand conditions

have picked up this summer. New business volumes expanded at the strongest rate since May 2017, while workforce numbers increased to the greatest extent for just over twoanda-half years. “House building was the bright spot for construction growth in July, alongside a stronger upturn in commercial development projects. Residential activity and commercial work both increased at the sharpest pace since December 2015, which contrasted with another subdued month for civil engineering. “UK construction companies experienced substantial cost pressures in July, driven by rising fuel bills and higher prices for steel-intensive items. Meanwhile, supply chains struggled to keep up with greater demand for construction products and materials, which resulted in the greatest lengthening of delivery times since July 2017.” Duncan Brock, Group Director at the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, said: “Purchasing managers were busier than ever this month with a welcome surge in new orders and the fastest rise in construction work since May 2017. “Favourable circumstances lay the foundations for success with an easing in cost pressures to a three month low and a rekindled enthusiasm from clients to place orders held back by uncertainty. Residential and commercial building took the overall lead with the most robust performances since December 2015 and even civil engineering put on a slightly better show. “Looking ahead, though optimism remains at lower than average levels, with the biggest rise in job creation since December 2015, there’s some conviction that the future is brighter, at least in the short-term.”

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The heat is on and the spotlight is on construction THE MET OFFICE issues an Amber weather warning and tells Britons to “stay out of the sun”. As temperatures reach near record highs of 33.3C, and are predicted to rise further, it is important that the risks to the health of construction workers associated with hot weather are assessed and controlled by employers and those managing construction projects. Outdoor workers are at a significantly higher risk of skin damage, including developing skin cancer in the longer term, than indoor workers. The failure to properly appreciate and manage the risks from working outside during hot weather is graphically illustrated by the fact that construction workers account for 44% of the estimated 48 ‘vocational’ skin cancer caused deaths per year in the UK, according to the British Journal of Cancer [2017]. Occupational disease still accounts for far more lost work days than injuries arising from work-related accidents in England & Wales. It is therefore not surprising there is an increasing focus by the Health and Safety Executive on the health and wellbeing of workers.

THE LAW Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA) imposes a non-delegable duty on employers to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of its employees. A similar duty is owed by employers under Section 3(1) HSWA in respect of nonemployees, such as contractors. Many of the measures that could be taken by employers to minimise the risk of skin damage may be perceived as unnecessary or difficult to implement and manage. However, the law requires duty holders to take reasonable steps to assess and control foreseeable risks arising from work activities and the working environment. A failure to do so will give rise to a breach of that duty, with proof of actual harm to workers not being required for a criminal offence to be made out. A considerable amount of HSE and construction industry guidance is freely available, including HSE publication INDG147 entitled “Keep Your Top On”, to assist duty holders in controlling the risks associated with working in hot weather. WHAT CAN EMPLOYERS DO? Practical ways in which the risk of skin damage can be minimised

include; • where possible, rescheduling work to cooler times of the day • providing more frequent rest breaks and introduce shading to rest areas • providing free access to cool drinking water • introducing shading in areas where individuals are working • encouraging the removal of personal protective equipment when resting to help encourage heat loss, and • educating workers about recognising the early symptoms of heat stress FORWARD THINKING Employers should take their duty to minimise the risks to the health and wellbeing of workers, including the risks posed to those working outside, as seriously as the duty to minimise the risks from work activities such as working at height and the operation and use of plant and equipment. For more information, please contact: Kelly Davidson at kelly. davidson@wbd-uk.com or Chris Hoile at chris.hoile@wbd-uk.com

Mr & Mrs Andrew Robinson (c/o Agent: Liam Doherty Architects, 3 Kingsbridge Way, Bramcote, Nottingham NG9 3LW) – Conversion of existing barns to 2 dwellings – at Cranyke Farm, Eastwell Road, Scalford, Leics. LE14 4SS. Mr Alan Robertson (c/o Agent: Michael Thompson, Richardson Surveyors, Sheep Market House, Stamford PE9 2RB) – Relocation of equine business including new equine building, horse walker and driveway (Revised scheme of 17/00799/FUL to include the provision of staff flats) – at OS 8505, Thorpe Satchville Road, Kirby Bellars, Leics. Mr G Milham (c/o Agent: Richard Willows, Plan-It Design Ltd, Richmond House, Main Road, Long Bennington, Newark NG23 5DJ) – Erection of 2 dwellings with car parking – at Overfields, 1 Belvoir Road, Redmile, Nottingham NG13 0GL.

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WE ARE a small business in the construction industry and have worked for one particular client on various jobs for about 3 years, although we have never had an official written contract in place in all of that time.

YOU WILL have a series of contracts (for each project), albeit the contracts are just not evidenced in writing. It will therefore come down to what terms and conditions can be proved were agreed from the outset of each contract.

The client is a sub-contractor that is employed directly by main contractors, and we were told in an email about 3 years ago by the client that a 3% retention will be deducted from our payments. Our problem now is claiming this retention back as it is over £10,000. The client says that we will not get the money until they receive a certificate of making good defects from the main contractor. Even though we have worked on over 15 jobs, the client says that a retention is not due on any of them despite being completed by us between 1 and 3 years ago, and not receiving any complaints. Where do we stand with this legally?

You have said that when you started working for your client, you were informed that your payments would be subjected to a 3% retention. What I do not know is what terms were agreed as to the retention insofar as to the length of the period that it would be held for, the reason and importantly, what would be the trigger that would allow the monies to be released. When you recently chased your client for the release of the monies, you were told that the monies would only be released upon your client receiving a certificate of making good defects from the main contractor (who presumably is your client’s employers on each of the contracts). Because you have only just been made aware of this condition, it is not enforceable, purely because it is a retrospective term that has not been agreed. But that still does not answer your question as to how you can secure the retention monies given you informed from the outset of every contract that your payments would be subject to a 3% retention. In such circumstances, the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (as amended by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009) (commonly referred to as “the Construction Act”), comes to your rescue. Paragraph 110 of the Construction Act requires that every construction contract a) provide an adequate mechanism for determining what payments become due under the contract, and when, and b) provide for a final date for payment in relation to any sum which becomes due. It then goes onto say that this condition is not satisfied where a construction contract makes payment conditional on a) the performance of obligations under another contract, or (b) a decision by any person as to whether obligations under another contract have been performed. Therefore, since there is no trigger that would end the retention period, your client is not entitled to hold any monies from your payments, meaning that you can now claim back these monies. © Michael P. Gerard September 2018 Land Off Coalpit Lane The advice provided is intended toI Retford be ofI Nottinghamshire a general Iguide Elkesley DN22 8AYonly and should not be viewed as providing a definitive legal analysis.

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FHP are offering for sale a residential development opportunity at land off Coalpit Lane, Elkesley, Retford, Notts. DN22 8AY. The 4.4 acre site benefits from an allocation in the Elkesley Neighbourhood Development Plan under Policy 6 whereby the site is allocated for in the region of 30 dwellings, subject to several policy requirements. • Allocated residential development site in the Elkesley Neighbourhood Plan • AdjoiningFHP existing housing Viewing is strictly by appointment with the selling agents – telephone onstock 0115 950 7577. • Situated in a highly accessible location of interest invited at FHP – email: Interested parties are advised to submit an Expression of Interest to• Expressions Phil Daniels phil@fhp.co.uk or telephone direct on 0115 908 2103. For Sale

Unusual properties: Game Houses for sale by auction SDL Auctions are offering for sale BY AUCTION two former Game Houses at Rangemore Hall Mews, Rangemore, Burton-on-Trent, Staffs. DE13 9RE. The two octagonal former game houses are located in the grounds of Rangemore Hall, on a wooded private plot extending to 0.144 acres. They were originally used for hanging game after shoots. The pair of properties may well lend themselves to residential or commercial development, subject to planning. The Auction Guide Price is £50,000+ plus fees. The auction takes place on Thursday 13th September 2018 at The Pedigree Suite, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8XL – 11.30am start. For more information, contact SDL Auctions on 01332 242880 or visit the website at www.sdlauctions.co.uk

Aitchison Raffety soar to 18th of Top UK Agencies AITCHISON RAFFETY are now ranked 18th in the top 20 surveying practises in the country according to the latest survey by Property Week, one of the leading property journals. “We are delighted with this result”, advises Managing Director, David Goodchild. “This is a reflection of the hard work that has been put in over the last few years in growing the practice, both in terms of turnover but more importantly, profitability and maintaining the high standard of service which we have always sought to provide”. Aitchison Raffety employs some 160 people across 13 offices stretching from Manchester to London, providing a wide range of surveying services. Anyone requiring further information is invited to contact their local branch of Aitchison Raffety or visit www.argroup.co.uk http://www. argroup.co.uk/1818-ar-named-one-top-uksagencies-property-week-survey/

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£1.3 million raised at Nottingham auction A RANGE of attractive family homes caught the eyes of keen bidders at SDL Auctions Graham Penny’s Nottingham auction at the end of June, raising a total of more than £1.3 million. The highest price was gained for a detached four bedroomed house currently let at £7,560 per annum at 4 Aspen Court in Tuxford, near Newark, which sold for £154,000 from a guide price of £140,000+. Meanwhile, a semi-detached three bedroomed house with a small rear extension at 18 Marton Road in Newark also sold well, with the hammer coming down at £151,000 from a guide price of £115,000+. Over in Nottingham, a mid-terraced property with four bedrooms at 78 Lees Hill Street in Sneinton sold for £131,000 from a guide price of £117,000+, while a semi-detached three bedroomed house at 24 Ambleside in New Ollerton, near Newark, sold for £91,000 from a guide price of £81,000+. A range of other properties also sold well during the auction, including a terraced two bedroomed house in need of some modernisation at 4a Sheldon Court on Bobs Lane in Caistor, Market Rasen, which sold for £47,500 from a guide price of £40,000+. The total raised at the SDL Auctions Graham Penny auction at Nottingham Racecourse was £1.32 million. Andrew Parker, managing director and auctioneer at SDL Auctions Graham Penny, said: “We were pleased to see some strong bidding from buyers at our Nottingham auction, producing a number of very good results for our vendors.” The next SDL Auctions Graham Penny auction in Nottingham takes place on Tuesday 4 September at Nottingham Racecourse. Property owners looking to sell can request a free auction appraisal by calling 0115 958 8702 or emailing nottingham@sdlauctions.co.uk.

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SDLT receipts down by almost £1/3 billion: LCP Report LONDON Central Portfolio (LCP) has analysed HMRC’s Quarterly Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Statistics for Q2 2018 released last month. In conjunction with the Quarterly Land Transaction Tax Statistical Release from the Welsh Revenue Authority, this reveals: • Tax receipts in Q2 2018 are down 13.8% vs Q2 2017, a drop of £317m. • Receipts are no greater than three years ago (Q3 2015) despite an increase in top rate SDLT from 7% to 12% and introduction of the Higher Rate for Additional Dwellings (HRAD) of 3%. This is in large part due to a fall in transactions of 17.2% (Q2 2018 vs Q3 2015).*See note • 20.7% of tax take is now due to the Higher Rate for Additional Dwellings (HRAD). • However, HRAD receipts have fallen by 21.9% from a peak of £526m to £411m this quarter. • Transactions which include HRAD have fallen by 12.3% from a peak of 65,800 to 57,720 this quarter. • 52,400 buyers have claimed First Time Buyers’ Relief in Q2 2018, amounting to relief estimated at £125m. • However, properties below the SDLT threshold have decreased from 75,400 in Q3 2015 to 45,510 this quarter. • HMRC’s quarterly report for Q2 reflects the generally gloomy reports for the UK property market as a whole. It has seen SDLT receipts fall by 13.8% compared with the same quarter a year ago. This amounts to a drop of almost a third of a billion pounds. Moreover, receipts in Q2 are no greater than three years ago, in Q3 2015. This must represent a concerning

picture for the Exchequer given that in December 2014, graduated SDLT was introduced raising the top rate from 7% to 12%. In addition, the Higher Rate for Additional Dwellings (HRAD) of 3% was introduced in April 2016. Rather than increasing revenues however, it appears that this has acted to depress transactions. In Q2 2018, 260,710 sales occurred compared with 314,800 in Q3 2015, a drop of 17.2%. Total receipts in Q2 2018 amounted to just under £2 billion and it appears that revenues are being bolstered by the HRAD, which represented £411 million. However, the picture here is not encouraging either. HRAD has fallen from a peak of £526 million in Q4 2017 as transactions attracting the additional dwelling premium of 3% are falling materially. The data shows a good uptake for First Time Buyers’ Relief, introduced in the November 2017 Autumn Budget, with an estimated 52,400 eligible transactions taking place in Q2 2018. HMRC estimate that this represents relief of £125 million. Overall HMRC are reporting consecutive annual drops in transactions since 2014 and the first half year results for 2018 are a further 2.1% down. However, there is a significant discrepancy between the 1,077,230 annual transactions HMRC report in England and Wales to Q2 2018 and the 866,575 reported in the LCPAca Residential Index based on Land Registry statistics. This amounts to a 19.5% differential. HMRC and Land Registry have declined to comment on the discrepancy. Naomi Heaton, CEO of London Central Portfolio (LCP), Residential Investments Specialists, comments: “The fall in transactions UK wide recorded by Land Registry and

reported by LCP in its monthly residential index, is now also reflected in HMRC’s Quarterly Stamp Duty Statistics. This must be of increasing concern to the Exchequer. Despite the introduction of a slew of residential taxes, the tax take for the Revenue appears to be tailing off, with a fall of almost a third of a billion pounds this quarter compared with last year. “The cooling of prices as a result of these taxes, particularly amongst high value properties has not resulted in increased buying activity. Whilst greater affordability may benefit first time buyers and second steppers, it also disincentivises sellers who are not motivated to move if they see the value of their home decline. There is a real risk that a dwindling ‘feel good’ factor together with Brexit uncertainty could depress the market further.” Heaton adds, “Whilst the government seems to have effectively dampened foreign investment, there have been severe repercussions in the new build sector - particularly in London. With average prices of £755,553 currently recorded by Land Registry, these properties are largely inaccessible to the domestic market. This has resulted in annual transactions falling 12.6%. However, without a thriving new build sector, it seems difficult to see how the government is going to meet its targets for affordable housing.” * Note: From this quarter Q2 2018 HMRC’s Quarterly Stamp Duty Land Tax Statistics cover England and Northern Ireland only. Prior to this they included Wales. The figures have therefore been adjusted by LCP for Q2 2018 to include Land Transaction Tax statistics from the Welsh Revenue Authority, for comparative purposes.

Harborough District Council Waterloo Housing Group (c/o Agent: BRP Architects, 1 Millers Yard, Roman Way, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7PW) – Demolition of the existing building and erection of 17 houses – at Rosehill, 32 Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7AX. Mr Richard King (c/o Agent: Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Erection of light industrial units with service yards and parking – at FCC Environment, Welham Lane, Great Bowden, Leics. LE16 7FN. Manor Oak Homes (c/o Agent: Geoff Armstrong, Armstrong Rigg Planning, The Exchange, Colworth Science Park, Sharnbrook, Bedford MK44 1LZ) – Outline application for up to 400 dwellings, a 2 hectare site for a new primary school and associated vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access, car parking, open space and landscape works – at land south of Wistow Road, Kibworth Harcourt, Leics. Grace Homes Limited (c/o 4 Melbourne House, Corbygate Business Park, Priors Haw Road, Corby NN17 5JG) – Erection of 26 dwellings with associated site access, public open space, drainage infrastructure and demolition of agricultural outbuildings – at land north and south of North End, Hallaton, Leics. Mr C Faircliffe (c/o Agent: STOAS Architects Ltd, 216 Fort Dunlop, Fort Parkway, Birmingham B24 9FD) – Outline application for the erection of 4 dwellings with associated garages and access road – at West End Farm, West End, Bitteswell, Leics. LE17 4SE.

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ERA AND JEWSON JOIN FORCES IN LEICESTER ERA, the UK’s leading home security specialist, has joined forces with builder’s merchant, Jewson, in a bid to put ironmongery back on the map in Leicester.

Mr David Wright (c/o 9 Broad Lane, Husbands Bosworth, Leics. LE17 6FD) – Outline application for the erection of two dwellings – at 9 Broad Lane, Husbands Bosworth, Leics. LE17 6FD.

Independent builders merchant, J.S Millington, located on Humberstone Road, became part of the Jewson portfolio 14 years ago and continues to provide unrivalled service and expert advice for tradespeople in the area. Jewson Millington approached ERA to help boost the branch’s traditional ironmongery product range and now boasts a dedicated area displaying ERA’s wide range of products with large stock volumes on site. The new-look branch was officially launched on Friday 6 July where guests were treated to refreshments, giveaways and special product offers. Tania Tams, Head of marketing for ERA, said: “ERA was established in 1843, Millington’s in 1860, and it’s great to see two historic, well established businesses coming together in this way. It has taken us around six months and £10,000 to transform a114M Sq area of the branch to provide customers with a much wider range of traditional ironmongery products that can be bought in bulk or as single units – all backed up of course with our excellent ERA aftersales support. The ERA display includes fivemetres of display units featuring 165 key products designed to maximise the available space which also incorporates a seating area for staff and customers to discuss requirements.” Commenting on behalf of Jewson, Area Director, Martin Beale, said: “When we were looking for someone to come on board and boost our ironmongery offer, we wanted a brand that would resonate with our customer base which is predominately trade. ERA was the obvious choice for us and we are confident that with ERA’s support and expertise we can establish Jewson Millington as a centre of excellence for ironmongery. “Our partnership with ERA is one of a number of initiative we have in place to help grow the business at Jewson Millington and we hope to redevelop the branch further in thefuture. We also plan to expand our relationship with ERA in terms of architectural ironmongery. By working together in this way, we have improved the look of the branch and enhanced the excellent service provided by the team.”

Mr Lal Sangra (c/o Agent: Gordon White & Hood, Beresford House, 1 Newtown Street, Leicester LE1 6WH) – Erection of 7 dwellings with associated garages, hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatments and highway works (Revised scheme) – at land to west of Langdale, Lutterworth Road, Arnesby, Leics. Joules Developments Ltd (c/o Agent: Simply Planning Ltd, Suite 204, Cheltenham House, Temple Street, Birmingham B2 5BG) – Part demolition, reconfiguration and refurbishment of Compass House alongside erection of new employment floorspace, together with revised access and car parking arrangements and construction of a two-storey decked car park – at Travelsphere Limited, Rockingham Road, market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7QD.

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Ibstock Brick invests £7.6 million at Lodge Lane to boost production by 8 million bricks a year Barwood Homes (c/o Agent: BHB Architects, Georgian House, 24 Bird Street, Lichfield WS13 6PT) – Erection of 43 dwellings (Reserved matters) – at land off Kimcote Road, Gilmorton, Leics. Bowbridge Homes (c/o Agent: Nineteen47 Ltd, Pure Offices, Sherwood Business Park, lake View Drive, Nottingham NG15 0DT) – Erection of 30 dwellings including new access, car parking, landscaping and drainage – at land adjacent to Knights Close, Welford Road, Husbands Bosworth, Leics. Miss Louise Page (c/o Agent: Corporate Architecture Ltd, Venari House, 1 Trimbush Way, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7XY) – Erection of 4 dwellings without having to comply with condition 5 of 17/01922/VAC – at 85 Weir Road, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leics. LE8 0LQ.

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A BRAVE NEW (PLANNING) WORLD? THE REVISED National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out the Government’s policies for planning and directs local authorities on matters around granting permission for developments. Sam Dewar, a planning expert and director of DPA Planning, gives his assessment of a new-look blueprint for housing and development. The Ministry of Housing has revised the NPPF and it’s heartening to see that a deal of time and effort has been devoted to small builders and developers, whose needs have been somewhat addressed through the helpful revision of ‘small sites’ to ‘small and medium sites’ status. This has to be seen as a welcome move, undoubtedly contributing in no small measure to paving the way to delivering the quality houses – and homes – this country desperately needs, through a planning system that (finally) seems to be edging towards one that’s fit for purpose. Under the revisions, councils will be forced to identify ‘at least 10% of their housing requirement on sites no larger than one hectare’ – it was previously stated that 20% of sites identified for housing should be half a hectare or less. It’s also encouraging to see that neighbourhood planning groups

will have a long-called for chance to ‘…consider the opportunities for allocating small and medium-sized sites’ for local housing schemes. Attempts to tackle the housing shortage can be seen by moves in the NPPF designed to tackle unaffordable house prices. New ways for councils to calculate the housing requirement of their local community (including retirement homes among other forms of housing) based on the affordability of existing homes for people on lower and medium incomes among other factors, will be seen by some as step in the right direction. However, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), which itself broadly welcomed a number of the revisions, has made it clear that the housing crisis will not be solved without direct and significant investment by Government and local authorities in housing and strategic infrastructure. You can’t help feel that while it seems the Government appears to have listened to key stakeholders and industry professionals about the

importance of good design in new housing, the problems caused by those who overbid for land before procrastinating to avoid building affordable housing or providing the necessary infrastructure, cannot be ignored. This is a source of delay, irritation and contributes to eroding the trust, which for so many is vital to securing community support for new housing. Compelling action is needed – and urgently - which targets delays in the planning system, including the overuse of planning preconditions that hinder development and asphyxiate design quality. The Housing Delivery Test (effective from November 2018), will also compel councils to focus on increasing the number of houses in their area rather than simply looking at how many plans are in the pipeline - a subtle yet significant change. Also, ‘clearer guidance’ on infrastructure and affordable housing will be published, hopefully bringing greater clarity for both developers and councils.

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Revamped King Street is ‘another jewel in city’s crown’ North West Leicestershire District Council Crest Nicholson Midlands (c/o Agent: Steve Lewis-Roberts, Pegasus Planning Group, 4 The Courtyard, Church Street, Lockington, Derbyshire DE74 2SL) – Erection of up to 153 dwellings with associated car parking, landscaping, open space and access roads (reserved matters to Outline Planning Permission ref: 16/00275/ OUTM) – at former site of Arla Dairies, Smisby Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 2UF. Leicestershire County Council – Prior notification for demolition of concrete block factory buildings – at Bardon Quarry, Bardon Road, Coalville, Leics. LE67 1TL IMP Hill Top Estates (c/o: Agent: Peter Leaver, JLL, 45 Church Street, Birmingham B3 2RT) - Part full/ part outline planning application for the development of land, including the demolition of all existing onsite buildings and structures and levelling and re-grading of the site. Full consent sought for the construction of a Distribution Campus (Use Class B8), with ancillary offices (Use Class B1a), associated gatehouse and other ancillary uses, new electricity substation and new pumping station, creation of new accesses from the B5493, internal roadways, cycleways and footpaths, yard space, car parking and circulation, associated lighting and security measures, surface water attenuation and landscaping. Outline consent (with all matters reserved except vehicular access from the B5493 and re-grading of site) sought for additional Use Class B1c, B2 and B8 employment, with ancillary offices (Use Class B1a) and associated commercial and amenity uses – at land at M42 Junction 11, Stretton-en-le-Field, Leics.

Oadby & Wigston Borough Council Mr Alex Ward (c/o: Agent: Miss Lucy Clarke, Faithful + Gould, Broadgate House, Broadgate, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2HF) – Demolition of existing sports pavilion and construction of new community and sports pavilion with parking – at Pavilion, Horsewell Lane, Wigston, Leicester.

A MAJOR transformation of a popular Leicester city centre street has been given a finish fit for a king following a £1million refurbishment. King Street, in Leicester’s city centre, has been completely revamped by the city council, with wider pavements, an attractive new outdoor seating area and a missing link restored in New Walk’s Victorian promenade. Footpaths have been reconstructed in high quality block paving and dark red asphalt has been used to brighten up the carriageway. An existing seating area, shaded by mature trees on New Walk, has been overhauled with sculpted cement and stone furniture. The characteristic golden gravel finish of New Walk now continues across King Street itself, restoring a lost link in the walkway before it continues on to Welford Place. The scheme has been designed to complement a new tree-lined, public piazza created as the part of the redevelopment of the site of the former city council offices at New Walk Centre. The crumbling buildings were memorably brought down by controlled demolition in 2015. Local developer Ingleby, part of the Sowden Group, has since transformed the two acre site with a major scheme featuring 50,000sqft of office space, 54 apartments and new space for retail. Local wealth management and employee benefits business Mattioli Woods will be taking on the full 50,000sqft of office space later this summer, helping to bring over 450 new jobs into the city centre. City Mayor Peter Soulsby said: “This marks a new chapter for King Street, which really is another jewel in the city’s crown. “When we left New Walk Centre, I made clear my determination to attract new investment into this part of the city centre. The area has since been completely transformed and the former council offices are a dim memory. “Along with new homes, much-needed office space and the return of a major local employer to the city, we now have a much more welcoming and attractive open space that complements New Walk beautifully. “With Mattioli Woods soon to make the area its new city centre home, it will give a tremendous boost to this part of the city centre.” Roy Coley, managing director of Sowden Group, said: “We are delighted to have been able to bring this scheme to fruition and are extremely proud of what we have achieved.” The King Street revamp is part of Connecting Leicester – a major programme of works which is improving routes through the city centre for pedestrians while making it more attractive to investors and developers. As part of the work around the new development, a new link has been created between the cycle lanes on Welford Road and Belvoir Street, and wider pavements constructed.

Skills shortages driving sharp increase in construction pay rates, research reveals NEW RESEARCH has revealed the extent of pay rate rises in the construction industry as skills shortages take hold, with some roles seeing hourly rates more than doubling in the last four years. According to the data from software and service supplier, Engage Technology Partners, Crawler Crane Operators have noted the greatest increase in rates (82%) in the years 2015 – 2018, with much of this demand likely coming from the Crossrail project. EWP operators saw the second greatest rise in pay with a 77% increase, while Electrical Testers ranked third on the list with a growth in wages of 66%. In comparison, roles such as Maintenance Carpenter and Ground / Highway Labourer have reported a dip in pay, noting a decrease of 27% and 19% respectively over the last four years. This information comes at a time when the latest Barbour ABI Economic & Construction Market Review suggests the industry is facing a dip in activity, with the value of new construction contracts awarded in June 2018 reportedly the lowest figure in more than five years.

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Timber Tree Public House, Valley Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands B64 7LR – Detached public house with planning permission (ref: DC/16/59487) for Land to the rear of 317 - 331 Fox demolition of the Hollies Road, Acocks Green, existing building and erection of 20 Birmingham, B27 7PS Offers in the Region Of apartments – Offers in the region of £274,900 £350,000 plus VAT invited.  Planning REF: DC/16/59487 Dudley Borough Council 

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Land to the rear of 317-331 Fox Hollies Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham B27 7PS – A freehold development site currently used for private parking amenity with full planning consent for a detached residential building to form 6 apartments – Offers in the region of £274,900 invited.

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Views of Open Green Space (Curtis Gardens)

Cavendish House, 359 - 361 Hagley Road Edgbaston, Birmingham, B17 8DL Tel: 0121 247 4747 Email: sales@cottons.co.uk cottons.co.uk

Land and garages between 34 & 36 Castle Road, Alcester B49 6BG – Development opportunity with Outline Planning Consent for demolition of 28 vacant single garages and erection of 3 terraced dwellings – Offers in the region of £175,000 invited.

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JPS Investments Ltd (c/o: Agent: N McMinn, Ink/Drawn, Windermere House, 47 New Walk, Leicester LE1 6TE) – Erection of a 2 to 2½ storey building providing 12 residential flats and an A1/A2 unit with associated access, parking, cycle store, bin store and amenity space – at land adjacent to 26-28 Station Road, Wigston, Leicester LE18 2DH.

September Focus – Hips & the Sacroiliac Joints I hope you found my previous article on knees helpful. This article is about hips and the sacroiliac joints. The sacroiliac joints are two joints at the base of the spine, and they form part of the pelvis. The hip sockets (acetabulum) are at the front of the pelvis. Both the hips and the sacroiliac joints work hard with us all day to keep us going. Injury to this area can be literally a big pain in the bum and, with the joints and surrounding muscles being quite deep in your body, can be challenging to treat. To avoid hip and sacroiliac injury/discomfort follow the following pointers: 1. Avoid “fat mans wallet”! This is caused by keeping phones/wallets in your back pocket, especially when sitting, as it puts one side of the pelvis higher than the other. 2. If you carry heavy kit bags, or materials over one shoulder, either alternate which side you carry the bag/ materials on. This again helps reduce the possibility of causing a pelvic imbalance. Another option is split your kit into two bags. 3. If you know you have early/moderate degenerative changes in a hip joint, keeping it stretched, and having maintenance treatment can help keep the affected joint comfortable. It also means the joint is regularly checked, and thus and changes are picked up on. 4. Topical creams/gels are great at helping to reduce inflammatory build-up. There are some great ones on the market, and again a medical professional can guide you as to the best one for you. Remember to get your aches and pains treated and looked after. You only get one body and you need it daily!

No sign of Brexit nerves in construction, says FMB CONSTRUCTION SMEs enjoyed rising workloads in the second quarter of 2018, despite continuing concerns over skills shortages and increasing costs, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “The second quarter of 2018 proved to be a positive one for the UK’s builders. Our latest research shows that firms enjoyed stronger growth in workloads than they did in the first three months of this year. Pleasingly, the construction SME sector has now enjoyed more than five years of consecutive growth. Furthermore, employment rose at a faster pace in the second three months of 2018 than it did in the first three months. Looking ahead, despite growing political uncertainty and Brexit now less than a year away, construction SMEs remain positive. Businesses are optimistic with nearly half of firms predicting rising activity levels over the next three months.” Berry concluded: “Despite this optimism, the sector should not be too complacent because strong headwinds remain in place. The sector is still contending with rising skills shortages. The latest evidence reveals that nearly all of the key occupations have become harder to recruit in the second quarter of this year compared to the previous three months. Bricklayers continue to be the hardest to recruit with nearly two-thirds of firms struggling to hire them, and carpenters not far behind.”

Mr & Mrs McDonald (c/o: Agent: Malcolm Goodall, The Drawing Room (Architects) Ltd, 130 Moat Street, Wigston, Leicester LE18 2GE) – Outline application for the erection of a pair of semi-detached bungalows with associated parking and landscaping (Resubmission) – at The Bungalow, 52 Park Road, Wigston, Leicester LE18 4QD.

Blaby District Council Westleigh Partnerships Ltd (c/o: Agent: Pegasus Planning Group, 4 The Courtyard, Church Street, Lockington, Derbyshire DE74 2SL) – Erection of 46 dwellings and associated parking with new vehicular access off Warwick Road – at land south of Warwick Road, Littlethorpe, Leicestershire. T H Smith Ltd (c/o: Agent: Wells McFarlane, Devonshire House, 26 Bank Street, Lutterworth, leics. LE17 4AG) – Erection of new office building and associated car parking – at The Works, Aston Lane, Sharnford, Leics. John Brindley & Sons (c/o: Agent: Andrew McFarlane-Holt, Wells McFarlane, Devonshire House, 26 Bank Street, Lutterworth, Leics. LE17 4AG) – Erection of 2 portal framed industrial units for B1 and B8 use – at John Brindley Ltd, The Farm, Aston Lane, Sharnford, Leics. LE10 3PA.

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Site with care home planning permission for sale BY AUCTION

Great Bowden development land for 50 homes bought by quality builder through Mather Jamie

A MAJOR opportunity to develop a substantial new care home in Burslem is one of the stand-out commercial lots to be offered in the next SDL Auctions Graham Penny Nottingham auction.

A POTENTIAL development site on the outskirts of Great Bowden earmarked for up to 50 new homes has been sold to housebuilder Mulberry Homes through land agents Mather Jamie.

The site is the former Stanfield Nursery in Dollys Lane and has planning permission dating from March 2016 for the development of a 48-bed care home. It has a guide price of £225,000. If built in accordance with the current planning permission, the accommodation will include ten single bedrooms on the ground floor with ensuite WC and wash hand basins. The ground floor will also include a lounge/dining room, cinema room, hairdressing salon and spa, treatment room, kitchen and laundry room. The first floor will comprise 18 single bedrooms, also with ensuite WC and wash hand basins and a lounge. The third floor will provide a further 12 single rooms, a lounge and training room. The plans provide for a secure courtyard garden, two additional garden areas and 12 parking space. The next SDL Auctions Graham Penny Nottingham auction takes place on Tuesday 4 September at Nottingham Racecourse.

The 5.91 acre site on Leicester Lane is situated on the western edge of the south Leicestershire village, within easy reach of Market Harborough, and already has outline planning permission granted by Harborough District Council for the erection of 50 dwellings. Located within walking distance of a range of excellent local amenities, including Great Bowden Academy, a primary school rated Outstanding in its most recent OFSTED report, plus a local hospital, Post Office, shops and pubs. Also nearby is Market Harborough Railway Station, from where London St Pancras can be reached in under an hour, Harborough Innovation Centre, a business community for new businesses, and the idyllic Foxton Locks, one of Leicestershire’s favourite tourist attractions. Gary Kirk, Associate Director of Mather Jamie, said, “We completed the sale of this superbly situated and much sought-after site on the fringes of Great Bowden, to established local developer Mulberry Homes. “The purchaser now has an excellent opportunity to create even more high quality properties in this very popular village, which is ideally placed for families and commuters alike.” Mulberry Homes has recently launched its brand new development of Hursely Park, on Welham Lane, made up of 50 family homes, elsewhere in Great Bowden, with its marketing suite and show homes now open to the public. Steve Mitchell, Land and Operations Director at Mulberry Homes, said, “We are delighted to have secured another 50 units in the thriving village of Great Bowden, as providing high quality homes to the local area is a key priority for us. “We will be bringing a selection of three and four-bedroom family homes forward, to complement our recently launched homes at Hursley Park. We are hoping to be in a position to break ground at Leicester Lane in autumn this year, with completions planned for April 2019 onwards.” For details of other land opportunities in Leicestershire, and elsewhere in the East Midlands, please call Gary Kirk at Mather Jamie on 01509 233433. Established in 1991 and based in the East Midlands, Mather Jamie Chartered Surveyors is an independent development, commercial and rural surveying business with a long established and unrivalled reputation for delivering professional, reliable advice and expertise on major residential and commercial development schemes. For more information please telephone 01509 233433 or visit www.matherjamie.co.uk.

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Mr Darren Green (c/o: Agent: Andy Lennard, Perfect Planning, Jade House, Cotes Road, Burbage, Leics. LE10 2HJ) – Outline application for employment development (Classes B1, B2 and B8) – at land at Langham Bridge, Coventry Road, Narborough, Leics. Mr William Hodgson (c/o: David Wilson Homes East Midlands, Forest Business Park, Cartwright Way, Coalville, Leics. LE67 1GL) – Construction of new scout hut with associated access and car parking (Revised scheme) – at land east of Grace Road, Sapcote, Leics. Unnamed Applicant (c/o: Agent: Craig Blatchford, Montagu Evans LLP, 5 Bolton Street, London W1J 8BA) – Redevelopment of existing food court including demolition of existing building and erection of new building comprising A1 and A3 use with new management suite, pedestrian link, car parking, servicing areas, landscaping and associated works – at The Food Court, Fosse Park Avenue, Enderby, Leics. LE19 1HY.

Ilke Homes Appointed As Preferred Modular Homes Provider For Efficiency East Midlands ILKE HOMES, a British modular homes business specialising in the latest off-site manufacturing techniques, has successfully gained a place on the Efficiency East Midlands’ (EEM) modular homes Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Ilke Homes will now be part of EEM’s supply chain, delivering high-quality residential homes on behalf of clients, for those who need it most in the region – including ALMO’s and Housing Associations. The 129 member organisations of the EEM are able to use services compliantly without having to undertake their own tender process. EEM is a not-for-profit procurement consortium that was set up eight years ago to generate efficiencies for its membership through collaboration, combined volumes, quality products and high-level construction services. The members have built 1.4m properties together in addition to constructing buildings for the NHS and regional police force. By developing a collaborative working approach for its members, the vision of the group is to establish a platform that can deliver the widest range of organisational, financial and social benefits. Björn Conway, CEO of ilke Homes commented: “Efficiency East Midlands’ consolidated approach has proven to be extremely beneficial for the property market in the UK to deliver high-quality housing to those who need it most. The framework facilitates specialists to work together to drive efficiencies and meet the market’s ever-changing needs. We’re proud to have been selected to join the other members and look forward to working with them in the near future.” Pete Smith, Chief Executive at Efficiency East Midlands commented: “We are delighted that ilke Homes has been appointed to the EEM DPS for modular homes. ilke Homes have evidenced they have the right credentials to support the EEM members with quality modular homes that are mortgageable. Working with modular home manufacturers such as ilke will support the EEM members in meeting the government target of 300,000 new homes per year. We’re looking forward to creating long lasting partnerships with ilke and our member organisations.” Ilke Homes works closely with partners including housing associations, local authorities and developers. In June, the business announced plans to deliver an additional 56 new modular properties across the UK for partners including Engie, Keepmoat Homes, Homes England, Home Group, Newcastle City Council and Places for People. By using precision engineering techniques, Ilke Homes will support its partners by providing additional capacity to the traditional construction methods. Additionally, employment opportunities will be created through the schemes, as the construction of offsite homes and delivery on-site offers the chance for a variety of new roles within the construction sector.

Grade II listed Lincolnshire pub for sale A GRADE II listed pub in the heart of a quiet and popular rural Lincolnshire village will go under the hammer in the next SDL Auctions Graham Penny Nottingham auction. The Royal Oak in Brookside, Scopwick, is currently trading but on completion of a sale will be available with vacant possession. It has a guide price of £230,000+. The living accommodation consists of three good sized bedrooms and a bathroom. The pub has an enclosed car park to the rear, and further parking at the front of the premises. The next SDL Auctions Graham Penny Nottingham auction takes place on Tuesday 4 September at Nottingham Racecourse. Property owners looking to sell can request a free auction appraisal by calling 0115 958 8702 or emailing nottingham@sdlauctions.co.uk. Lot 2 Carrs Lodge Newstead Lane Newstead PE9 4SA

Range of barns for conversion RICHARDSON Surveyors are offering for sale a range of stone and brick barns with permitted development consent for conversion to 3 dwellings.

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The property – Lot 2 Carrs Lodge, Newstead Lane, Newstead, Near Stamford PE9 4SA – is being offered for sale at a guide price of £350,000.  Lot 2 - Range of Stone and Brick  Conversion of 3 Barn Barns, 0.416 acres For more information, contact Richardson Surveyors on 01780 762433  Sought After Rural Location or  Approved Permitted Development visit the website at www.richardsonsurveyors.co.uk  Create Homes of Individuality 

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Loughborough: Major deal sealed with tech giant The Access Group INNOVATIVE plans to create hundreds of jobs, and generate £1.6million for front line County Council services have been unveiled by the Secretary of State for Communities the Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP, during a visit to the Midlands in August. Leading software company, The Access Group, will be expanding its headquarters and moving in to a new 100,000 sq. ft. office on the Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park (LUSEP). The announcement was made jointly in Loughborough by the Midlands Engine Ministerial Champion Rt. Hon. James Brokenshire MP, Leicestershire County Council and Loughborough University. Investment in the new office space by Leicestershire County Council will see the creation of over 500 new jobs and £1.6m a year for vital front line county council services. It is believed to be the largest, singleoccupier office deal in the county this century. The Access Group has 15,000 customers and develops a range of business software for clients including Leicester City Football Club, Cineworld, Itsu, Burts Crisps

SEALED DEAL: (Left to right) Professor Robert Allison (Vice Chancellor Loughborough University); the Rt. Hon. James Brokenshire MP; Jon Jorgenson (Chief Sales Officer at Access Group) and Leicestershire County Council Deputy Leader Byron Rhodes and Domino’s Pizza. The venture has been made possible thanks to a pioneering partnership between Leicestershire County Council and Loughborough University. Work is set to get underway on site early next year and the completed office is anticipated to be ready in summer 2020. Jon Jorgensen, Chief Sales Officer at The Access Group, said: “Access serves over 15,000 UK companies and employs in excess of 1,500 people. A third of our workforce

is currently based in the Midlands, in Leicester, Loughborough and Lockington, with other offices across the UK including the City of London. “As one of the fastest growing UK software companies, we needed to focus on the right location for our expansion, and decided that Loughborough was a perfect fit for our business. Loughborough is a logical choice as it gives us access to skilled people from the University and the surrounding area, along with excellent infrastructure connections to the whole of the UK.”

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SDL Auctions are offering for sale BY AUCTION a three-bed semi-detached house at 14 Fairbourne Road, Braunstone Town, Leicester LE3 2SL. The property is in need of modernisation works throughout. The Auction Guide Price is £100,000+ plus fees. The auction takes place on Thursday 6th September 2018 at Aston Villa Football Ground, Holte Suite, Trinity Road, Birmingham B6 6HE – 10.30am start. For more information, contact SDL Auctions on 0121 233 5046 or visit the website at www. sdlauctions.co.uk

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Inspector backs planning refusal THE PLANNING INSPECTOR has backed Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council’s decision to refuse planning permission for 185 new homes to be built in open countryside in Barwell.

Charnwood Borough Council Mr K Chaggar (c/o: Agent: Cedarwood Design) – Erection of side and rear extension and subdivision to create 2 new dwellings – at 14 Watchcrete Avenue, Queniborough, Leics. LE7 3FY. Swithland Homes Ltd (c/o: Agent: David Granger Design Ltd) – Erection of 2 dwellings and associated access and parking, including part demolition of existing house and erection of garage for existing house – at 339 Beacon Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 2RA. Mr Charlie Stringer – Erection of 101 dwellings (Reserved matters of outline application P/17/0708/2) – at land off Barkby Road, Queniborough, Leics. LE7 3FE. Mr N Humphreys & Mr T Clark (c/o: Agent: David Granger Architectural Design Ltd) – Conversion of existing outbuilding to form 2 studio apartments with associated landscaping – at 29 Fearon Street, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 5DG. Mr Simon Muldoon – Conversion and extension of commercial outbuilding to form one dwelling and erection of 2 semi-detached dwellings to rear of site – at 146 Knightthorpe Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 5JU.

Rushcliffe Borough Council Mr Paul Hegarty (c/o: Agent: Ed Straker, Ridge & Partners LLP, Beaumont House, 59 High Street, Theale, Reading RG7 5AL) – Create 2 one-bedroom flats and one two-bedroom flat at first floor (Resubmission) – at Community Centre, Church Croft, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6BQ. Karen Bannochie (c/o: Agent: John Fowkes Architects, Old Blacksmith’s, Main Street, Buckminster, Grantham NG33 5SA) – Conversion of outbuildings to provide extension to 20 Cherryholt Lane and 3 new-build garages (Revised scheme) – at 18-20 Cherryholt Lane, East Bridgford, Nottingham NG13 8LJ.

Gladman Developments appealed to the Planning Inspector after it was refused planning consent to build the homes along with a new access and public open space on The Common, Barwell in August 2017. The developer had sought permission to demolish a range of existing agricultural buildings and replace them with new homes on a site that extended over nine fields that are currently used for the grazing of horses and cattle. The council had argued that the proposed development was unacceptable as it would impact on the landscape, character and appearance of the area which forms part of a green wedge separating Barwell from Hinckley and Earl Shilton. Local residents had also campaigned against the scheme, concerned about the loss of open countryside and the impact of the homes on the area. Following a five day Public Inquiry in June during which the Government appointed Inspector heard from representatives of Gladman Developments, Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council and members of the public as well as making two visits to the site, the Inspector dismissed the developer’s appeal and backed the council’s decision to refuse planning permission. In his report issued on Friday 20 July, Mike Robins Inspector noted: “The appeal scheme would represent a large incursion of housing into a landscape which, while being on the edge of a town retains a strong rural character,” adding that the scheme, if built, would “significantly erode the character of the landscape.” Mr Robins also found the council had demonstrated a five year supply of housing land; this housing supply includes the Barwell SUE, Earl Shilton SUE and other housing developments which have already been given planning consent or are allocated for housing in the local area. Executive Member for Development Services at the Borough Council, Cllr Richard Allen said: “This decision will come as a relief to residents across the borough that the council can defend communities against inappropriate applications from developers, having demonstrated a robust housing land supply figure in excess of five years”. “I would like to commend the officers involved in the appeal for their hard work on this case.”

Big firms urged to grasp ten per cent levy move

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LEADING apprenticeship provider Develop Training has welcomed news that large employers are now able to transfer their levy funds to other organisations.

Homes all sold at Oakham Gardens

But the company cautioned that firms will have to manage the process well to maximise the potential business benefits. It also warned that the move is adding more complexity to a system that many employers have had difficulty in understanding. From May, large employers who pay the Apprenticeship Levy will for the first time be allowed to transfer up to ten per cent of their annual funds to other organisations. It means firms can use some of their unspent levy funding, which would otherwise go to the exchequer, to support smaller employers to take on apprentices. Chris Wood (right), CEO of Develop Training, said: “There are potential business benefits for larger businesses to support firms in their supply chain to take on apprentices. I would recommend working with your chosen supplier and an apprenticeship provider to align the scheme with your own training programmes and to focus the money where it will benefit you both the most. You should be aware that apprenticeships can cover management training as well as the kind of trade-based training traditionally associated with apprenticeships.” He added: “Putting some thought and effort into this process will pay dividends all round, for the large employer, the supply chain business and the apprentices who go through the scheme. As with everything to do with the levy, it makes sense to get expert help and advice from specialists such as ourselves.” Initially, firms will only be able to transfer funds to one organisation. After user feedback from the first phase, they will likely be allowed to split their ten per cent funding into several smaller payments across multiple organisations. The ESFA has advised those transferring the funds to be aware of “the funding rules around transferring apprenticeship funds, which will be published at a later date”. Once a transfer is made, it cannot be refunded. Apart from their own supply chain, levy-paying employers who want to transfer funds can find companies who want money for apprenticeships in a number of ways. These include making contact with an approved Apprenticeship Training Agency such as Develop Training or working with regional partners.

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LOCAL HOUSEBUILDER Rippon Homes has now sold all homes at its Oakham Gardens, Mansfield development, after receiving high demand for its range of three and four bedroom homes located on Hermitage Lane. The development on the outskirts of the city has provided Mansfield with 25 much needed homes for first time buyers and growing families. As part of the planning agreement, Rippon Homes provided a total of £155,392 in community contributions as well as much needed new homes for the local area. Oakham Gardens is just one of Mansfield based housebuilder Rippon’s many local developments, all which have proven extremely popular. With purchasers all moved in, Oakham Gardens provides families and commuters with the perfect property to call home.

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Housebuilder lends support to Heather scarecrow festival A LEICESTERSHIRE-BASED housebuilder has lent its support to a local scarecrow festival with a donation of £500. The cash, which has been donated by Bellway, the housebuilder behind the Heathlands development off Swepstone Road in Heather, has been used for facilities on the day and to promote the event. The festival in Heather, near Ibstock, has been described by locals as ‘the highlight of the village year’, and ran until Sunday, August 5. With the theme ‘A night at the movies’, the 20th annual Heather Scarecrow Festival was one of the village’s biggest yet, with thousands attending over the course of the week. Cassie Marvin, one of the organisers of the event, said that the festival brings the whole village closer as a community. She said: “I’ve lived in Heather for three years now, and our annual scarecrow festival is the highlight of the year for so many of us. “We had 75 individual entries and 14 entries from schools this year, and people work unbelievably hard on their scarecrows. With our ‘A night at the movies’ theme, we’ve had some Chris Bray from Bellway and Cassie Marvin, one of the organisers of the event extra-special characters make an appearance in Heather this year. “Support such as the donation from Bellway goes a long way towards making the event what it is. It takes a lot of effort and money to keep the festival going every year, so we’d like to say thank you to them for their support.” Chris Bray, Marketing Coordinator for Bellway East Midlands, said: “We are delighted to be able to support such a great local event in this way. “We are really excited that the future residents of our homes will be part of this thriving village and look forward to continuing our involvement with the local community as work progresses at our new development.” Bellway is building three and four-bedroom homes off Swepstone Road in Heather. For more information visit bellway.co.uk.

OUTSTANDING RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY – 27 NO. DWELLS Easthorpe Lodge, Green Lane, Easthorpe, nr. Bottesford, Leicestershire. NG13 0DU

A superb residential development opportunity comprising of the following: Easthorpe Lodge Land – 9 dwellings (MMBC Ref: 15/01016/OUT) Top Paddock – 18 dwellings (MMBC Ref: 17/00996/OUT) Easthorpe Lodge – a substantial detached 8-bedroom family residence in need of modernisation Available as a whole or in lots Full Developer’s Information Pack available to download online For Sale by Informal Tender - bids close 12 noon on Friday 7th September 2018 Contact Gary Kirk gary.kirk@matherjamie.co.uk Mobile: 07917 851025

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£1.6m commercial refurbishment project for J Tomlinson Hofton & Son Ltd (c/o: Agent: Mike Askey, Marsh & Grochowski, 37A Sneinton Hermitage, Sneinton, Nottingham NG2 4BT) – Construction of 36 light industrial units with associated car parking and new access road – at OS Field 5335, Moorbridge Road, Bingham, Notts. Mr Nigel Featherstone (c/o: Agent: Matt Hubbard, The Planning Hub, Jubilee House, 79 Gertrude Road, West bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5DA) – Erection of multi-storey car park to service existing and approved office developments – at Ancaster Properties Ltd, Britannia House, Ruddington Fields Business Park, Mere Way, Ruddington, Notts. NG11 6JS.

BUILDING SERVICES company J Tomlinson has started work on a £1.6 million refurbishment scheme of a unit within the Haymarket Shopping Centre in Leicester. The project is the first won by J Tomlinson via the Leicester City Council Construction Framework since it secured a place on the framework in April. It involves the refurbishment and reconfiguration of unit 10 in the shopping centre, which is currently empty and which is to become the new base for sexual health services in the city. The work will be completed by the commercial refurbishment division of J Tomlinson, which has its head office at Beeston near Nottingham, and operates primarily across the East Midlands, West Midlands and Yorkshire. J Tomlinson construction director Pete Woods, who heads the refurbishment team, said: “J Tomlinson was very pleased to have secured a place on the Leicester City Council Construction Framework for projects within the

An indicative image of how the new base for sexual health services in Leicester may look £700,000 to £2 million band in April, and are delighted to have been awarded our first job within the framework. “As a company, J Tomlinson has wide experience of commercial refurbishments, as well as working in the health and care sector. Unit 10 on the first floor of the Haymarket Shopping Centre is a large unit and will be transformed into a modern, bright specialist centre for sexual health, including a number of consulting rooms.” The project is being funded and undertaken by Leicester City Council. Work got under way earlier this month and is scheduled to finish just before the end of the year. It involves providing new internal partitions, doors and ceilings with associated finishes, and also the provision of new mechanical and electrical (M&E) services to accommodate the revised layout and service provision. The works will meet the clinical commissioning team’s service requirements for a relocated sexual health centre.

Leicester deputy city mayor Cllr Adam Clarke, who leads on public health at Leicester City Council, said: “This is the next stage in our plans to invest in Leicester’s sexual health and contraception services and make them more accessible by moving them in to the city centre. “We are pleased to be working with J Tomlinson on this major project, which will provide brand new facilities for Leicester people at a much more convenient location.” J Tomlinson provides a range of integrated building solutions including construction, refurbishment, repairs and maintenance, mechanical and electrical services (M&E), and facilities management. The company works in many sectors, including commercial, industrial, health, blue light, heritage, supported living, care home and senior living. For more information about J Tomlinson, visit www.jtomlinson. co.uk

Gedling detached bungalow needs upgrading SDL Auctions are offering for sale BY AUCTION a detached bungalow requiring a full scheme of modernisation, upgrading and improvement. The property – 21 Freda Avenue, Gedling, Nottingham NG4 4FY – is in a poor state of repair, but is situated in the highly regarded residential location of Gedling. The Guide Price is £45,000+ plus fees. The auction takes place on Tuesday 4th September 2018 at Nottingham Racecourse, Colwick Park, Nottingham NG2 4BE – 11.30am start. For more information or to arrange a viewing, contact SDL Auctions on 0115 958 8702 or visit the website at www.sdlauctions.co.uk

Mr Alan Wright (c/o: Agent: Andy Pass, 18 Wynbreck Drive, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5FY) – Outline planning application for a new detached block of self-contained flats following demolition of existing bungalow – at 6B Radcliffe Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5FW.

Corby Borough Council Mr Den Palmer (c/o: Agent: Oliver Trisic, 8 Clydesdale Road, Corby NN17 2DW) – Erection of 2 four-bed detached houses following demolition of existing bungalow – at 1 Grays Drive, Stanion, Northants. NN14 1DE.

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SDL Auctions are offering for sale BY AUCTION a twobed semi-detached house at 95 Talbot Street, Whitwick, Leics. LE67 5AX. The Auction Guide Price is £70,000+ plus fees. The auction takes place on Thursday 6th September 2018 at Aston Villa Football Ground, Holte Suite, Trinity Road, Birmingham B6 6HE – 10.30am start. For more information, contact SDL Auctions on 0121 233 5046 or visit the website at www. sdlauctions.co.uk

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Willmott Dixon celebrates female successes as part of diversity drive Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council Ms Ashley Murphy (c/o: Agent: Daniel Kelsall, 1 The Courtyard, Goldsmith Way, Eliot Business Park, Nuneaton, Warks. CV10 7RJ) – Erection of 3 bungalows and alterations to 167 Weston Lane to allow for access road – at 167 Weston Lane, Bulkington, Bedworth, Warks. CV12 9RX. Mr V Bikumandla (c/o: Agent: G Kitaure, The Old School House, School Road, Moseley B13 9SW) – Conversion of existing public house and three-storey extensions to create 15 flats (Resubmission) – at Site 106a014, The British Queen Public House, King Street, Bedworth, Warks. Mr Roger Smith (c/o: Agent: Arthur Greenway, Course & Shelton, 113 Arbury Road, Nuneaton, Warks. CV10 7NJ) – Residential development for up to 14 dwellings with demolition of all existing buildings – at Willow Grange, Shilton Lane, Bulkington, Bedworth, Warks. CV12 9JL. Mr Pavitar Singh Dhillon (c/o: Agent: Alan Pearson Design Ltd, 156 Hawkes Mill Lane, Allesley, Coventry CV5 9FN) – Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 4 dwellings – at 90 Hayes Lane, Exhall, Coventry CV7 9BS. Mr I King (c/o: Agent: David Granger, The Old Dairy, Mill Street, Packington, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1WM) – Prior notification for change of use from agricultural buildings to create 5 dwellings – at Site 35D013, land to rear of The Elms, School Lane, Nuneaton, Warks. CV10 9PA.

WILLMOTT DIXON is celebrating the successes of two of its local female employees from the East Midlands as part of its drive to promote opportunities and encourage more women to consider careers in the construction industry. Michelle Cotterill has been promoted to the role of director and will sit on the board of directors for the Midlands region, while management trainee, Simone Codrington, has received two prestigious awards. After starting her career in cinema management, Michelle swapped the flicks for bricks in 2006 when she joined the company as a HR Coordinator before progressing through the ranks to take up a number of roles involving account and framework management. One of Michelle’s key responsibilities in her new role is heading up the company’s involvement in the Adjuto funding scheme, a partnership that enables public sector organisations to seek funding for new developments. Michelle also hosts a number of networking events throughout the Midlands, which bring women working in construction and property together to discuss the future of the industry. Most recently she hosted an event in Nottingham where representatives from a number of national and regional organisations attended to tackle key topics in the sector. Michelle said: “Willmott Dixon has given me a number of opportunities to progress my career, and to be promoted to the board of directors is fantastic. “Working in the industry gives me a great deal of enjoyment. We work on a diverse range of projects and to see the impact they have

Michelle Cotterill and Simone Codrington on people’s lives once complete is very satisfying. As part of our women in construction events, we discuss how we can break down the barriers together and pave the way for talented women embarking on their careers “The construction industry has huge opportunities outside of the traditional hands-on trades and we need people with a variety of skillsets to continue our success. It’s vital that we help people to understand this, and change the perception of the industry.” Michelle’s promotion comes hot on the heels of a double awardwin for Simone, as she was named Young Achiever of the Year for 2018 at the Celebrating Construction Awards and Young Trainee of the Year at the G4C (Generation 4 Change) Awards. She is currently leading Willmott Dixon’s Management Trainee Challenge in the Midlands, where she is helping to create a summer house for a charity in Leicester. The company has committed to reaching a 50/50 gender split across the business by 2030. The Midlands

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region is currently working towards this target and already has a 50/50 split amongst its management trainees. Nick Gibb, deputy managing director of Willmott Dixon in the region, said: “Michelle and Simone’s successes are the perfect example of the exceptional opportunities available in the construction industry. “Increasing diversity in our workplace is one of our key objectives as we move forward. There is a well-documented skill shortage in the construction industry and we are encouraging women and people from all backgrounds to consider a career in the sector. “The industry is more reliant than ever on young people taking up careers in construction. We’re totally committed to help change the image of this industry, and we hope the success of Michelle and Simone will inspire many others to consider similar careers.” For more information about careers at Willmott Dixon, go to www.willmottdixon.co.uk.

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JON CULSHAW TO ATTEND AWARDS DINNER AT BMF MEMBERS’ DAY Jon Culshaw, widely regarded as Britain’s best impressionist, will be attending the black-tie Awards Dinner at the BMF’s Members’ Day event on 27 September. The Awards Dinner follows the BMF’s Annual Conference on the same day. Jon is a man of many voices, with a catalogue of over 350 impersonations including Boris Johnson, Donald Trump, Barack Obama, Professor Brian Cox, and comedians John Bishop and Michael McIntyre. He has appeared on multiple TV and radio shows including Spitting image and Dead Ringers, and is currently in the middle of his UK tour, “Great British Take Off ”. In addition to celebrating the achievements of apprentices and young people in the building material supply industry, and the companies that support their development, the Members’ Day Awards Dinner is one of the BMF’s major charity fundraising events each year. Jon is a passionate supporter of Variety, the children’s charity, the BMF’s Charity of the Year. BMF CEO, John Newcomb said: “We are delighted that Jon will be joining us for our Awards Dinner. He is not only an exceptional performer, he also helped raise a record sum through the charity auction at the BMF All Industry Conference in Budapest last year. The merchant industry is always extremely generous at such events, and we look forward to handing over another significant sum to Variety the Children’s Charity and our industry charity, the Rainy Day Trust.” The final tickets for the BMF Members Day Conference and Awards Dinner can be booked at the BMF website at www.bmf.org.uk/events or by contacting: june.upton@bmf.org.uk. The BMF thanks Encon Insulation, the headline sponsor of BMF Members’ Day Annual Conference and Awards 2018, and Marsh Industries and Monument Tools, who sponsor the Awards Dinner and Golf Tournament.

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AUCTIONS Cadeby Homes donates £3,000 to Dove Bank Primary School September Tuesday 4th September 2018 SDL AUCTIONS - Nottingham Racecourse, Colwick Park, Nottingham NG2 4BE - 11.30am start - www.sdlauctions.co.uk Thursday 6th September 2018 SDL AUCTIONS - at Aston Villa FC, Birmingham B6 6HE - 11am start - tel: 0121 233 5046 - www. sdlauctions.co.uk Thursday 13th September 2018 SDL AUCTIONS - Derby County Football Club, Pride Park Stadium, Derby, DE24 8XL - 11.30am start www.sdlauctions.co.uk Tuesday 18th September 2018 COTTONS - at Aston Villa FC, Villa Park, Birmingham, B6 6HE - 11am start - tel: 0121 247 2233 or email: auctions@cottons.co.uk

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ON THE 13th of June, Cadeby Homes Limited donated the generous sum of £3000 to Dove Bank Primary school to buy new outdoor furniture,

The team went to visit the school to hand over the giant cheque, where Borough councillor Bill Crooks also attended. After receiving a call from parent Richard Smith, who was calling on behalf of the school to see whether local businesses were able to contribute in buying new furniture for the playground, the Cadeby Homes directors were more than happy to help. Building next to their existing development site in Nailstone, Cadeby Homes have a new site, ‘Longacre View’ consisting of 5 new properties, being built opposite the school and following their Pictured above is director of Cadeby Homes Limited, company values, they wanted to be able Louis Massarella, PA Tracey Grant and Borough Councillor Bill to give something back to the community. Crooks, along with some of the children from Dove Bank Primary Director of Cadeby Homes Limited, school. Also pictured are the blue benches which was purchased Louis Massarella said “Cadeby Homes with the money donated by Cadeby Homes. are pleased to be able to support a local primary school. With us building just opposite the school, we were looking for a way to give something back to the local community without the request from a 106 contribution, and this turned out to be the perfect opportunity. If it helps the children, then we are more than delighted to be able to help in any way we can.” Commenting on the donation received, headteacher, Fiona Shields said, “We are so grateful to the team at Cadeby for their very generous donation to the school. We were looking to purchase new outdoor seating to further enhance our school grounds, and without hesitation, Cadeby Homes agreed to help fund the scheme. Without their support, we couldn’t possibly have managed to have completed the project so quickly.”

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RIBA ACCESS CONSULTANCY COURSE - LEICESTER DO YOU need to learn more about inclusive environments? Do you wish to become an access consultant? This interactive course will provide delegates with ‘core competences and skills requirements’ that would help their NRAC Consultancy application. • • • •

Date: 11 October 2018, 10am to 5pm Venue: LCB Depot, 31 Rutland St, Leicester, LE1 1RE Tel: 0115 828 4226 | riba.eastmidlands@riba.org Fee: Member £140+VAT/Non-Member £200+VAT

RIBA Access Consultancy Course: Inclusive design skills for architects Inclusive design and accessibility can be a confusing and sometimes subjective area. RIBA Access Consultancy Course aims to help architects grow in confidence and understanding when discussing these issues with clients. By attending this course, you will increase your understanding of user needs and the implications of a non-inclusive environment. The RIBA Access Consultancy Course will help you develop your knowledge of legislation and regulations covering inclusive design and gain a wider awareness of available best practice documents. The course will develop this knowledge and understanding through workshops including a mini-audit, design appraisals and mini-workshops discussing case studies. You will be provided with information regarding how to become an accredited Access Consultant with the National Register of Access Consultants (NRAC). Who is the course for? The one-day interactive course will provide delegates with ‘core competences and skills requirements’that would help their NRAC Consultancy application. The Access

Consultancy course will be aimed at architects seeking NRAC accredited consultancy status. However, the course is also open to all architects and construction professionals wanting to further their accessibility knowledge and training. Course content and structure This 6-hour interactive course is delivered from 10am to 5pm, including structured learning modules and practical case sessions. Issuing of coursework If you are interested in registering onto RIBA Access Consultancy Course, Day 2 on 12 October please view the programme. Simone West, Principal Access Consultant at Atkins This course is designed and developed by Simone West who has been a Chartered Building Surveyor for 25 years, specialising in inclusive design for 17 years. She has had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, developing a greater understanding and knowledge of what inclusive design means. Perhaps the most notable of these was the London 2012 Games. She has combined this with completing her Msc on Inclusive Design, at the University of Reading, talking at International conferences and providing lectures and training events.

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Sponsorship opportunities available for fbe East Midlands Awards 2018 HALF OF the sponsorship packages available at this year’s fbe East Midlands Chairman’s Awards Dinner have been snapped up already. Now companies keen to be involved are being urged to get in touch soon if they are interested in the remaining three sponsorship opportunities. Mitsubishi Electric has been confirmed as the main sponsor of the awards event, which takes place at the Albert Hall, Nottingham, on Thursday 4th October. Survey Hub has been announced as the sponsor of the Non-Residential Award, with Faithful + Gould securing the Residential Award sponsorship. Organisers of the event are now looking forward to hearing from firms that would like to sponsor the drinks reception, the Regeneration Award or the Rising Star Award. “We are delighted to have secured three such well-known names as sponsors for this year’s fbe East Midlands Chairman’s Award,” said Emma Atkins, regional chairman of the fbe East Midlands. “The fbe awards night is a popular fixture on the region’s construction and property development calendar, attracting an excellent crowd. It’s a really good opportunity for sponsors to raise their profile in the East Midlands construction sector, and we look forward to hearing from more firms that are keen to be involved.” Nominations from Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire are now being invited for the fbe East Midlands Awards 2018, which recognise and reward some of the best projects in the region and turn the spotlight on the sector’s rising stars. There are four categories in the awards – Residential, NonResidential, Regeneration and Rising Star Awards – with the best scheme crowned the overall winner. Projects must have been completed between September 2017 and August 2018, with the Rising Star Award open to individuals, who are under 30 years of age on 4th October 2018 and who have shown outstanding

achievements in their field, whether that be in construction, design or associated professional or support services for the industry. Tickets for the black-tie event, taking place from 7pm at the Albert Hall, North Circus Street, on 4th October, are also now on sale, priced £60 for fbe members, £70 for non-members, with a table of ten costing £650. “We’ve already sold a number of tables and on previous occasions the event has sold out well in advance, so we do advise anyone who’s planning to attend the awards night

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to book early, online,” added Emma, practice & business development manager at architects Maber. The deadline for nominations for the awards is Friday 7th September 2018. Forms, information and tickets for the Chairman’s Awards dinner are available at https://fbeonline. co.uk/regions-branches/eastmidlands/east-midlands/events/fbeeast-midlands-chairmans-awardsdinner/ Contact Emma Atkins on emma. atkins@maber.co.uk for more details about the sponsorship packages available.

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LOCAL BUSINESSES can dispose of their waste at Gypsum Close Trade Recycling Centre, Gypsum Close (off Lewisher Road), Troon Industrial Area, Leicester LE4 9AB. The facility offers a simple, flexible and cost effective way to dispose of trade waste and is open to all businesses in and around Leicester. There are many benefits to using the trade waste facility: • No contracts • No large bins outside your premises • No collection fees • Competitive disposal costs.

How do I use the trade waste facility? 1. Apply for a waste carrier’s license (via website at www.leicester.gov. uk/tradewaste) If you wish to transport waste from your business or operational premises to a disposal location you must possess a valid Waste Carrier’s Licence (or Waste Carrier exemption if applicable). A licence can be obtained from the Environment Agency. This licence is free if you bring your own business waste; if bringing someone else’s business waste or construction and demolition waste, you may have to pay for the licence. 2. Create an account (via the website at www.leicester.gov.uk/ tradewaste) In addition to applying for the waste carrier’s licence, you can register your details with our waste site to make your first visit quicker. 3. Bring your waste and recycling to the facility

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A KITCHEN supplier based in Loughborough has purchased a former factory on Kings Road in Shepshed, as the company looks to expand. The former Karl Mayer head office on Kings Road in Shepshed has been sold to deVOL Kitchens of Loughborough. DeVOL Kitchens Ltd, which is based in Cotes Mill and has sales branches in prestigious areas of London, bought the 40,000ft² Karl Mayer knitting machine factory for £1.95m through local surveyors and commercial property experts Mather Jamie. The property features more than 3,000ft2 of office space across two floors, plus more than 37,000ft2 of industrial space, including a separate mezzanine and loading yard. Paul O’Leary, of deVOL Kitchens, said, “We were really pleased to find this modern, high spec property in Shepshed, which, in our opinion, represented excellent value for money. Many of our staff live in Ashby, Shepshed, Derby and the surrounding areas, so this new property is perfect and just as convenient for them to travel to as our Loughborough sites. “We have acquired lots of small units in Loughborough over the last 10 years and purchasing this new site in Shepshed for £1.95 million is an exciting new deVOL. Telephone: 024step 7622for 6684 Karl Mayer, which had operated from the Shepshed site for approximately 40 years, has now moved offices to Nottinghamshire, from whereRESIDENTIAL the firm will administerBARN its UK operations. CONVERSIONS POOL HOUSE FARM, HOB LANE, BALSALL COMMON, CV7 7GX

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GODFREY-PAYTON Estate Agents are offeringRights for sale a retained Buildings to be removed range of traditional agricultural buildings with planning consent (ref: PL/2015/52577/MINFDW) for redevelopment of the site comprising conversion of stable buildings into 2 dwellings. The property is situated at Pool House Farm, Hob Lane, Balsall Common, Near Coventry CV7 7GX. The asking price is £450,000. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Rebecca Appleyard at Godfrey Payton Estate Agents on 024 7622 6684 or email: Coventry@godfrey-payton.co.uk

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Growing Demand Leads Architects To Expand Landscape Team ARCHITECTURAL practice maber is expanding its landscape team in response to rapidly growing demand. The team has grown from two to seven people in less than a year, and now provides a variety of landscape design services through the practice’s five offices in the Midlands and London. The expansion is being driven by increased demand for landscape architecture services on maber’s larger projects in the commercial, buildto-rent and education sectors. The team is now also bidding for standalone projects from external clients. Associate Director Lee Smith, who heads up the landscape team, said: “We have a very commercially-aware team who have real-world experience of working on projects with a variety of organisations. The ability to provide landscape services alongside architectural and interior design, as part of a multi-discipline package, is proving attractive to clients, as is our ability to work to BIM Level 2.” Led by Lee, the team comprises architect and landscape architect Keith Hayday who joined maber in 1995 and has more than 30 years’ experience; landscape architects Fiona Nye, Isabel Butcher and Peter Beeton, landscape assistant Elena Papachristodoulou and a new landscape assistant who joined the team in August. “The team’s mission is to create attractive spaces that are beneficial to health, wellbeing and the environment, including contributing to biodiversity,” said Lee. Its work covers four main areas - landscape design, masterplanning, urban design and landscape planning – and it can work on projects ranging from city-wide urban plans to the design of a single courtyard. Landscape design in itself covers a diverse scope of services with projects in sectors from office parks to schools and colleges, for both private and public sector clients. These include feasibility studies, site and context appraisals, hard landscaping and planting design, alongside design and working drawings, from concept to construction. Maber’s advanced 3D and Building Information Modelling (the practice is one of only a few organisations certified to BIM Level 2) are used to provide advanced visualisations and detailed online information about the project.

The maber landscape team Other services under the landscape design banner include, contract administration and site inspections as well as managing projects and contracts. Masterplanning and urban design provide a strategic approach to wider space planning, on projects ranging from science parks to university campuses and urban centres. The team takes an interdisciplinary approach to developing schemes that are both aesthetically pleasing and practical, balancing environmental, social and economic factors. Landscape planning supports clients in the development process, contributing to the planning process. Services include desktop studies to assess the character and sensitivity of an area. The team carries out site surveys for landscape and visual impact studies as well as producing green infrastructure strategies in line with local and regional policy. It takes part in stakeholder engagement and consultation with associated council departments, and produces landscape design strategies for inclusion with planning applications. www.maber.co.uk

Wolverhampton pub site with consent for 9 apartments SDL Auctions are offering for sale BY AUCTION a development site at The Old Mitre, Bursnips Road, Essington, Wolverhampton WV11 2RA. The property comprises a former public house situated on a site of 0.94 acres. Planning permission has been granted for demolition of the existing building and erection of 9 two-bed apartments with associated parking. The Guide Price is £275,000+ plus fees. The auction takes place on Tuesday 4th September 2018 at Nottingham Racecourse, Colwick Park, Nottingham NG2 4BE – 11.30am start. For more information, contact SDL Auctions on 0115 958 8702 or visit the website at www.sdlauctions.co.uk

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Developers: “No such thing as an easy site” RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS are a nuisance for developers and landowners and their existence can be catastrophic in the road to bringing forward a development. Is there any such thing as an “easy” site? Even if you find land with reasonable planning prospects, an absence of gas pipelines, electricity wires, pylons or isn’t contaminated, it is so often the case that the title will be peppered with a number of outdated and potentially defunct covenants. So what do you do if there is a covenant that is hampering the development potential of your land? The first thing to consider is whether the covenant is actually enforceable. Broadly speaking, the covenant must benefit land owned by the person wanting to enforce it, the covenant must be genuinely restrictive in nature (not a positive covenant “dressed up” as a restrictive covenant – “not to allow the southern boundary to fall into disrepair” really means “keep the southern boundary in good repair”), it must have been registered correctly and the burden must have been intended to run with the land. There are instances where a covenant can be removed from the Land Registry title. For example, where it is clear that the land benefitting from the covenant and the land burdened by the covenant has at some point been in the

same ownership, the covenant will have fallen away. However, in many instances, too much time has passed or the land has changed ownership on too many occasions to provide enough evidence to the Land Registry that the covenant has fallen away. You could approach the party with the benefit of the covenant (assuming you can trace them) with a view to negotiating the removal of the covenant. The dangers with this are 1) they will want a chunk of cash for releasing such covenant or 2) they could refuse to remove it at all. By contacting them you would be tipping them off that your development would breach the covenant. This would make the availability of any indemnity insurance near impossible to obtain so this approach is rarely used in practice, unless the covenant is modern and the land ownerships have changed little or not at all since the covenant was imposed. There is a procedure under Section 84 Law of Property Act 1925 to make an application to the Land Tribunal to modify or discharge a restrictive covenant. The Tribunal may decide that the covenant in question is obsolete due to changes in the character of the burdened land, changes in the character of the neighbourhood, or other material circumstances. This will invariably be a time consuming and costly exercise although it is a route used by some to clear the title. A recent case Geall, re Vine Cross [2018] UKUT 154 (LC) confirmed Freehold: £675,000 that the tribunal could modify or Ref: 5740618

discharge a restrictive covenant, even where the original party who entered into the covenant still owned the land, so there is still hope of success even where the land has not changed hands. For the most part, unless you can remove the covenant from the Land Registry without involving the party with the benefit of the covenant e.g. by proving it was not registered correctly or that the benefit and burden of the covenant have legally merged then the best (and definitely quickest) course of action for a restrictive covenant would be to put in place an indemnity insurance policy. Depending on the proposed use, nature of the covenant and estimated gross developed value of the land can range from a few hundred pounds to tens of thousands of pounds. Unfortunately, policies are not always available to purchase before planning permission is granted, which leaves the developer open to risk. This can be mitigated by structuring the purchase documentation on a conditional basis but the Developer is still incurring planning costs which could be significant and so if the party with the benefit of the

covenant does show up, then the developer is already out of pocket and several months have been wasted. There really is no universal cure. That is not to say that restrictive covenants cannot be used properly where there is a genuine need. Indeed, they can be very useful in such cases where a seller wants to protect the amenity of its retained land. However, I would urge all parties to act sensibly when drafting restrictive covenants going forward. In 100 years’ time or even 40, it is likely that the world will have changed so much that the covenants will not be relevant any more, and the future developers and lawyers will still be wrestling with more covenants and even more “untidy” titles.

Holly Mayne Holly is an associate solicitor in Shakespeare Martineau’s real estate team in Leicester. If you would like to speak to Holly about the issues raised in this article or for other property legal advice then please contact 0116 281 6943 or send an email to holly.mayne@shma.co.uk

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Long-term local transport funding needed from Spending Review THE GOVERNMENT must build a coherent approach to improve infrastructure across the country and avoid the risk of regions being left behind whilst others pull ahead in a twospeed England, according to a new report from the CBI. With record levels of public investment in the transport system, and a commitment to developing major projects – such as HS2, Crossrail and the new runway at Heathrow – the Government has shown a strong will to improve infrastructure across the country. Transport has also become a key feature of the devolution agenda, and Sub-national transport bodies (STBs, such as Transport for the North) have been established to enable areas to speak with one voice on their priorities. But Driving Delivery: Turning plans into action on regional infrastructure – the result of discussions with a wide range of businesses and transport organisations across England – identifies concerns that the complexity of infrastructure

decision-making and a lack of transparency around how investment decisions are made are putting the promise of greater connectivity at risk. To remedy this, the UK’s largest business group is calling for: • A commitment in the upcoming Comprehensive Spending Review to increase local transport funding and to consolidate the number of funding pots for local transport investment • Greater emphasis on future economic potential in the Government’s infrastructure decision making to deliver investment across regions • STBs for the South West and East of England, so all parts of the country are represented, alongside clearer expectations of their role • A framework from the Government enabling regions and local leaders to make the most of the opportunities of devolution • A cross-Whitehall Infrastructure Committee,

to better coordinate infrastructure planning, decision-making and delivery across government departments. Matthew Fell, CBI Chief UK Policy Director, said: “High quality and reliable infrastructure keeps the economy moving, drives growth in our regions, and has a greater impact on productivity than anything else. That is when it works, and when it is there. “Unfortunately, England’s infrastructure is a patchwork quilt. It takes longer to get from Liverpool to Hull by train than from London to Paris. Firms have identified the most important projects across the country, but uncertainty and complexity on infrastructure decision making is blocking progress, deterring investors and holding back our regions from fully realising their incredible potential. “To set all regions up for success, we need a policy environment that turns plans into action. Increasing the funding allocated to local infrastructure in the Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review, and having fewer, more impactful spending pots would put genuine

Matthew Fell, CBI Chief UK Policy Director power in the hands of local leaders. And where it’s the Government that holds the purse strings on projects, there must be a clearer link between regional growth and decisions that are taken, with STBs making the case for all areas. If not, we risk some regions accelerating ahead of others, creating a twospeed England. “As we focus on being an outward-looking, trading nation, we need world-beating regional infrastructure that unlocks productivity and makes us the envy of our competitors. Business and transport organisations will be the first to work with the Government to achieve this.”

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A MAJOR new report from the Housing & Finance Institute and housing association, Radian, reveals that the huge expansion in private renting over the last 15 years has severely harmed family and financial stability. There are now 6 million more people living in private rented housing since 2002, with fewer and fewer Brits owning their own homes or living in social housing. The Housing & Finance Institute/ Radian report points to the direct link between good homes and a child’s development – and highlights how the expansion of private rented accommodation has left young people with fewer opportunities. The report cites international and national research, such as from the Intergenerational Commission, Resolution Foundation, Citizens Advice and Shelter that directly links good homes and standards of living, disposable income, family stability, tendency to commit crime, health and wellbeing, life expectancy and community engagement to the quality of housing. On all counts better outcomes are achieved where people are living in good homes, particularly for health across all generations and children’s educational attainment. Furthermore, as well as damaging family stability and opportunity, poor quality homes and high-levels of private renting have failed to promote labour market mobility. The report finds that fewer people are moving than in previous decades. The expansion of the private rented sector has not resulted in greater labour market mobility or flexibility. This fall in housing mobility has damaged the economy as fewer people are moving for work, especially younger people. It also means younger people are losing out on the wage boost that comes with labour market mobility.

Explosion of private renting has damaged family and financial stability for 6 million people, new analysis reveals Natalie Elphicke OBE, Chief Executive of The Housing & Finance Institute and a former Government housing adviser, commented: “This is a landmark report that sets out an urgent need to change direction in housing policy. The 15 year experiment of expanding the private rented sector on a huge scale has failed. It has left too many people facing exorbitant rents for poor quality homes, with severe detrimental effects on their living standards and future opportunities. The evidence is compelling. It is time for a rethink. “It is high time we introduced a strategy that incorporated both social housing and home ownership as priorities; instead of peddling the usual narrative that one is good and the other bad. We need a fresh perspective to ensure we don’t just provide more and more homes, but that we provide good homes for all generations. We need to move away from the current emphasis on the private-rented sector. “The younger generations faces triple difficulty in that they have less access to social housing, less access to home ownership and pay the highest rents compared to their pay. We need radical new measures to help the younger generation and to regain a balanced fair housing market.” Almost 4 million households currently in social or private rented housing expect that one day they will own their own home. However, over the last 15 years there have been more homes created in the private rented sector (2.56 million) than the total number of new households created over that period. The HFI/Radian report says that a flagship Government policy; the expansion of the private rented sector, has exacerbated the bad housing crisis. They warn that the Government’s

recently announced new three-year tenancy plans may not help much either. The paper is instead calling for more of the £44 billion housing budget to be prioritised in favour of helping young people get on the housing ladder and in delivering a larger, more flexible social rented sector. In a ten-point plan of action for the Government, it is calling for an extension of help to buy, deposit loans for young people and a first home deposit tax allowance to help young people get on the housing ladder. It also wants a market renewal programme to improve the standard of poor quality housing – and the auto-enrolment of landlords into a national landlord-licensing scheme in areas where there are high numbers of poor quality private-rented accommodation.

THE KEY PROPOSALS New National Housing Delivery Commission The Government should set up an independent National Housing Delivery Commission to produce a ten-year housing delivery plan based around the four pillars of a Good Home. The national housing delivery plan would include assessments of housing tenure, public and private finance, needs of different housing markets as well as the maintenance and safety of rented homes. It should be published and presented to Parliament for scrutiny.

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First Home Deposit Tax Allowance A housing allowance tax scheme should be introduced where young home owners’ mortgage interest can be deducted from tax. Housing tax rebates referenced to rental payments where the rebate of tax was paid directly into a housing ISA to contribute to a home deposit savings scheme would benefit younger renters.

Extension of Help to Buy The Help to Buy schemes have played a key role in helping people buy a home, with more than 80 per cent of first time buyers benefitting. When the current round comes to an end in 2021, it should be extended with a particular focus on the under 44 age group.

New 90 per cent target for people living in Good Homes Boosting the number of stable homes should be measured as a national target and the delivery of it should be a clear national priority. Alongside the Government’s housing supply target of 300,000, there should be a commitment to increase the proportion of stable homes back to 90 per cent by 2035. Natalie Elphicke continued: “A new and independent National Housing Delivery Commission should be tasked with putting together a ten-year plan that considers what measures should be introduced and how we make sure that everyone in each generation has access to a good home. As set out in our report today, home ownership and social housing must be at the heart of such a strategy.” The Housing & Finance Institute works with industry and public sector partners to increase housing supply, encourage councils and businesses to work together to build more homes and promote new ways of financing and delivering the new homes that the UK needs. Its establishment was accepted by the Chancellor in the UK Government Budget in March 2015.

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Work is progressing at Bellway’s Lockharts development off Acresford Road in the village. People have A computer-generated image of a been signing up to street scene at Lockharts receive updates on its progress and the first visitors will be welcomed in the autumn. Bellway will contribute more than £220,000 towards education in the area, while a further £120,000 will be put towards off-site affordable housing. Contributions will also be made towards the improvement of bus stops and libraries and the provision of bus passes and travel packs.

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LEICESTER-BASED architect rg + p was tasked with designing a development of 68 affordable eco-homes in Saffron Lane, Leicester.

Previously a disused and overgrown plot of land, Leicester City Council worked in partnership with developer Westleigh, social housing and care provider emh group and Saffron Lane Neighbourhood Council (SLNC) to develop the 13.2-acre site. rg + p’s brief was to design a mix of affordable housing properties, from one-bedroom apartments to four-bedroom houses, to meet the needs of the local community. Eight of the properties are also INNES ENGLAND wheelchair-friendly. The homes are offering for needed to be energy efficient and sale the Former of high quality design. Baptist Church Sustainable community living and Richmond Another requirement was to create a development that would House at Wigman help to bring the community Road, Bilborough, together. Next to the site is Nottingham NG8 a permaculture farm and a 4PB. community garden run by SNLC The property which provides funded work comprises a former placements and volunteering Baptist church plus opportunities for local people. Former Bilborough Baptist Church, Wigman Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Richmond House, a Residents are invited to grow NG8 4PB residential dwellingNottinghamshire which has been used as offices for a number of years. their own fruit, vegetables and The site is subject Former to a number of restrictive Baptist Church covenants detailing that the supplies, helping to build stronger premises must be used onlyInternal as a place from the community ties and to encourage Gross Areaofofworship. 4,166 sq However, ft (387 sq m) agents’ informal discussions with the beneficiary of the covenant – the more sustainable living. local authority – they Site havearea indicated that consideration may be given to of 0.45 acres (0.18 ha) Passivhaus timber frame negotiating a relaxation or removal of the covenant. properties Includes Church and detached three bedroom house Offers are invited in the region of £250,000. rg + p worked closely with Suitable for Ross a variety of uses at subject requisiteon consents For more information, contact Whiting InnestoEngland 0115 developer Westleigh to design 924 3243 or email: rwhiting@innes-england.com the homes, which were built For enquiries and viewings please contact: using timber frames and timber Ross Whiting 0115 924 3243 panels, manufactured offsite rwhiting@innes-england.com in Westleigh’s factory. All the homes were constructed using Westleigh’s sustainable timber 0115 924 3243 innes-england.com framing, Westframe PassiPlus, and were built to Lifetime Homes INNES ENGLAND Standard, making them adaptable are offering for sale a to residents’ needs throughout their development site at lifetime. 10 Mapperley Street, Location Tenure Robert Grewcock, lead architect The property is located in Bilborough, a predominantly residential Freehold with vacant possession. Nottingham NG5 suburb situated approximately 4.5 miles northwest of Nottingham on the project, explains: “We have City Centre. The property fronts onto Wigman Road, one of the main The site is subject to a number of restrictive covenants detailing the routes through the area connecting the suburb with the A6514, premises must be used only as a place of worship. From informal a long-standing relationship with 4DE. Nottingham's ring road to the east. discussions with the beneficiary of the covenant, the local authority, they have indicated that consideration may be given to negotiating a Westleigh but this was the first Planning permission (ref: A number of local bus routes also run along Wigman Road serving the relaxation/removal of the covenant. city centre and surrounding conurbations. Passivhaus development we have 17/02556/PFUL3) has been Business Rates Description Business rates are not applicable to properties registered for public designed using Westleigh’s timbergranted for the demolition The subject site comprises a former Baptist Church and Richmond religious worship or church halls, however it is advised all interested a residential dwelling which we understand has been used as parties make their own enquiries of the Valuation Office Agency. frame system. of the three existingHouse, garages offices for a number of years. Price “We employed a Passivhaus on site and erectionTheof a church is of single storey brick construction with a pitched high Offers sought on a conditional or unconditional basis in the region of over the main hall and a felted roof over the ancillary areas. £250,000. consultant throughout the project three-bed detachedroof two-storey dwelling. Internally the church provides a large main hall including a baptism pool and two partition store areas, a kitchen, break out room and VAT to advise us and to ensure that we Offers over £70,000 are separate maleinvited. and female wc's. The general specification includes VAT will notNottingham, be applicable. Garages Adjacent to 10 Mapperley Street, Nottinghamshire NG5 fluorescent lights, carpet tiled floors and gas fired central heating. To met the strict criteria, while also the rear of the main church is aSam lean‐to mono‐pitched For more information, contact Hallstore. at InnesLegal England on 0115 924 4DE Costs Each party is to bear their own legal costs incurred in the transaction. keeping the housing affordable, Immediately to the rear of the church is a two storey three 3243 or email: shall@innes-england.com

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bedroomed dwelling of brick construction under a pitched pantile roof. There is a former garage to the front of the property which has been converted to provide office space. The property benefits from gas central heating. There is a garden to the rear of the house and church.

scalable and low maintenance. This is the largest Passivhaus-accredited development in the UK. All properties face south to maximise the warmth from the sun “Although there are many different types of housing on the site, the living areas are all south facing with increased glazing. Every property on the development has been tested and certified to Passivhaus standards.” “The annual running costs for heating is expected to be approximately £13 per home. This is in sharp contrast to the average new home in the UK which would typically cost around £735 per year to run.” The development was designed using Graphisoft’s ArchiCAD, which the practice has used for 3D modelling for more than 10 years. ArchiCAD enabled rg + p to: • Share information at an early stage • Deliver initial concepts within just weeks • Accelerate the design process, moving from inception to models very quickly • Work more collaboratively with consultants, developers and planners • Initial designs created in weeks The development is the largest Passivhaus-accredited scheme in the UK rg + p designed the homes to take into account specific considerations for the Passivhaus design. All properties face south to maximise the warmth from the sun. Extra space was allocated for the mechanical ventilation heat recovery (MVHR) units and air ducts, with the service space located on the north side of the properties where the air is cooler. An exemplar design for the future The homes were built in phases and completed in summer 2017. Using timber frame, Westleigh was able to construct the homes much faster than with traditional building methods in a quality-controlled environment, resulting in a more energy-efficient and cost-effective construction process.

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Argyll Environmental selected by Chartered Institute of Environmental Health to deliver Contaminated Land workshops ARGYLL ENVIRONMENTAL, the Brighton-based environmental risk management consultancy, will be hosting three specialist workshops on Contaminated Land Management for the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH). The CPD workshops will provide environmental health officers, planning officers, consultants and developers within local authorities with the knowledge and skills to deal with contaminated land, as Jaime Bainbridge, part of future planning applications. Argyll Environmental Led by two Senior Environmental Consultants from Argyll, the workshops will take place in London (6 September), Leeds (18 October) and Bristol (17 January). As well as discussing the sources and risks of contamination, the experts will guide attendees through the latest legislation and guidance for the UK’s approach to managing land contamination, and explain how this can be applied in real life scenarios. Jaime Bainbridge, Consultancy Manager at Argyll Environmental said: “With the recent revision to the government’s National Planning Policy Framework, the workshops are an ideal opportunity for planning professionals to fully understand the current requirements of assessing and handling contaminated land as part of a planning application. Registration is now open and all attendees will gain five-hours of CPD.” The workshops will be facilitated by course coordinator and senior environmental consultant Keara Masrani, in addition to Tom Venables, who prior to joining Argyll as a senior consultant was the Contaminated Land Officer at Lewes Council. Both are experts in undertaking complex contaminated land risk assessments and planning reports for Argyll’s local authority, developer and architect clients. Keara is also the acting Contaminated Land Officer for both Christchurch and East Dorset Councils, as part of a contract Argyll has with the council. Programme Content: • Discuss the sources and risks of contamination and how to characterise a potentially contaminated site • Understand and apply legislation relating to contaminated land • Gain the skills to use a systematic method for reviewing reports and stipulate appropriate planning conditions • Be able to review and critique a contaminated land report submitted as part of the planning process, in line with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF); • Understand common remediation techniques, their suitability and certification. For more information on the workshops, or to book a place visit https:// www.cieh.org/events/ or call 020 7827 5800.

The CHANGING SHAPE of UK households EVERYTHING and everybody changes, and as we change the households we live in change with us. A new report by the NHBC Foundation shows that more people are living alone, more children are being raised by single parents and more grownup children are living with their parents than ever before. A significant proportion of people now live alone. In 2017 28% of households were occupied by single people, which is a huge increase from the 13% we saw in 1961. A range of factors contributed to this increase including people marrying later in life, couples divorcing or the death of a partner. There is also evidence that the traditional nuclear family of two parents and 2.4 children is becoming a thing of the past. Ten per cent of all households are now single-parent families, accounting for about one in four of all families with children. There are more 20 to 34 year-olds living with their parents than ever before. In 2017 there were 3.4 million households in the UK where young adults still lived at home. This is an increase of 30%, up from 2.6 million in 2007. Factors including more young adults choosing to stay in education, those returning to their parental home following university, the increased deposits needed to buy a home and high house prices have all resulted in a rise in this household type. At a glance – the key facts about UK households in 2017 1. £3.4 milion – number of households with 20 to 34-year olds living with parents 2. 57% - proportion of households consisting of just one or two adults 3. 39% - proportion of households with children 4. 4% - proportion of other household types, eg. House share, multigenerational living 5. 28% - proportion of people living alone 6. 10% - proportion of single-parent families Steve Wood, NHBC Chief Executive said: “The changing shape of UK households will determine the houses we live in in the future. The growing strain of young people unable to afford to leave home will drive demand for multi-generational accommodation. More homes will be designed with flexible layouts which can be adapted as families’ needs change, and more “micro-living” options will be required for the increasing numbers of single people.” The facts about UK households come from the forthcoming NHBC Foundation publication, ‘40 facts: homes, housing and house building today’. Steve Wood added: “We have gathered together some interesting facts about UK housing and house building to give you a picture of the homes we live in today. Economic and socio-demographic factors are changing the shape of housing and I am sure that this will continue as developers respond to societal pressures for a broader range of products and tenures.”

Somercotes semi for sale by auction SDL Auctions are offering for sale BY AUCTION a traditional three-bed semi-detached house at 37 Leabrooks Road, Somercotes, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 4HB. The property requires a comprehensive scheme of improvement and upgrading throughout. The Auction Guide Price is £45,000+ plus fees. The auction takes place on Thursday 13th September 2018 at The Pedigree Suite, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8XL – 11.30am start. For more information, contact SDL Auctions on 01332 242880 or visit the website at www.sdlauctions.co.uk

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He will be succeeded by an established leadership team, which has been developing for the past seven years. The family-run business announced the move to its employees this morning, David Woodhead laying out its succession plan and vision for the future of the company. Glenn Slater (Business Development Director) takes up the new role of Chief Visionary Officer, working alongside Teresa Westwood (HR Director), who has been appointed Managing Director. Existing Directors, Hilary Cheshire, and Craig Pygall, will continue in their roles as Finance Director and Director accountable for operations and commercial respectively. They are joined on the board by: • Leo Woodhead, who joined the family business two years ago after returning from ten years working in Australia. He will take up the role of Business Development Director • Tom Woodhead, who has been working on the strategic leadership team for the past four years, and will now be taking up the role of Business Services Director. David, who qualified as a Building Surveyor with Leicester Polytechnic and left Nottinghamshire to work in London, joined the company as Managing Director in 1979 when his father and company founder, Robert (Bob) Woodhead, passed away suddenly at the age of 60. Leading the business through five decades of change and growth, recessions and booms, David has always focussed on building a sustainable company, with the ability to grow and develop through investing in its people. In the past 39 years, he has taken the business from turning over £279,000 in 1980, to last year showing a turnover of £52.5m David said: “I came into the business very suddenly, at a difficult time for our family, and for the company. My father had grown his business from a humble workshop in 1946, to this growing company, which he at DiscoveryEducation.com incorporated as Robert Woodhead Ltd in 1978. “The decision to step back has not been taken overnight, it has been very much in the planning for several years. We will remain a family-owned company, with our head office in Edwinstowe where it all began, and still with three members of our family on the Board of Directors. I have every confidence in the Strategic Leadership Team that is now in place and in particular Teresa and Glenn’s ability to lead that team having both worked at a senior level in the business for over 10 years. “I’m very proud to look at the business today and see what we have created. I know the coming years will see Woodhead Group continue to be a resilient business, socially responsible, with a strong vision and values, continuing to not just develop, build, manage and maintain, but create a better experience for all those we work with.” Glenn said of his appointment: “I have been privileged to work with Woodhead for a number of years now, having started my career here in 1995 and I am honoured to have been appointed to this new role. “I look forward to working with our strategic leadership team on building effective strategy for sustainable growth, while ensuring the business never loses its unique sense of social responsibility and commitment to its people, our customers and the environment we work in.” Teresa Westwood will direct the implementation of Woodhead’s strategies through a robust business plan, ensuring their efficient delivery and successful outcomes. She added: “We have really big shoes to step into, but we have been working hard as a team over the past seven years to develop ourselves personally, build on our strengths as a group, and focus on how to get the best out of our employees. “We have a strong leadership team here at Woodhead Group, who I am really looking forward to working with to take the company into the future.”

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Rural skills courses PEOPLE who want to learn a traditional rural skill can sign up for a range of courses starting next month. The sessions are aimed at people with little or no previous experience of rural techniques. Courses on offer include dry stone walling and hedgelaying. An advanced hedgelaying course, for those who would like the opportunity to further develop their skills, will be available early next year. Anyone is welcome to attend the courses, with discounts being offered to those who live in a partnership area, which covers Blaby, Charnwood and Hinckley and Bosworth, as well as those on job seekers allowance. The courses on offer are: • Introduction to dry stone walling: Outwoods, Loughborough, 22 and 23 September 2018, £70 per person; £60* Learn how to recognise the different types of stone and their role within the building process. Strip down and repair a section of tumbledown wall, rebuilding it back to its original state using different types of stone. • Hedgelaying for beginners: Bardon Hill, Coalville, 17 and 18 November 2018, £70 per person; £60* Learn about the art and practice the traditional skills of laying a hedge. Go through the various processes of hedgelaying, with time to lay a section of hedge, stake and bind it. Due to the practical nature of each course, a reasonable degree of physical ability is required. Booking is essential, so to ensure a spot on any of these courses, please contact Leicestershire County Council’s environment team on 0116 305 7264 or email environmentteam@leics.gov.uk.

Pockets of tech investment won’t cure construction’s dwindling productivity, expert warns

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CONSTRUCTION firms must look at improving efficiencies across all operating systems in order to meet targets, rather than investing in pockets of activity, according to insight from Engage Technology Partners. Following calls from the House of Lord’s Science and Technology Committee for the sector to increase its use of offsite manufacturing and other new technologies in order to improve productivity, the software and service supplier has warned that a focus on such outputs alone won’t deliver the required increase in production. Drey Francis, Director at Engage explains: “While investing in more efficient processes such as offsite manufacturing is certainly a step in the right direction, this alone won’t solve the problem of hard to meet targets. There’s immense stress on the industry at the moment, with a high demand of expectations and low availability of talent. What we need to see is a greater focus on the use of technology across the entire construction remit, rather than just pockets of investment in the likes of offsite manufacturing. For example, small steps in back office systems which provide real-time, transparent data can help firms keep project costings on track, identify staffing shortages early on and, ultimately, ensure completion targets are more likely to be met. If we look at examples from other sectors – such as travel and entertainment – it’s clear that the integration of technology across all areas of the business can help a firm thrive. With pressure on the sector set to increase, now really is the time for construction to play catch up.”

SHOULER & Son and Berrys are jointly offering for sale a six-bedroom farmhouse in need of modernisation, and a range of traditional outbuildings with the potential for conversion.

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The property – Langar Lodge, Harby Road, Langar NG13 9HQ – also includes further modern agricultural buildings and approximately 113 acres of mixed farmland on the Leicestershire/ Nottinghamshire border. For sale as a whole by Private Treaty, based upon a guide price of £1.25 million. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact either of the joint sole agents: Shouler & Son on 01664 560181 or Berrys on 01536 532376 (email: agricultural@ shoulers.co.uk or kettering@berrys. uk.com)

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