Leicestershire Builder Magazine September 2019 by Michael Wilkinson

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Construction industry prepares for downturn, warns FMB

Opportunity to develop a substantial barn: £500k

CONSTRUCTION industry bosses are reorganising their workforce in preparation for a potential downturn, with higher levels of sub-contracting and lower levels of direct employment, according to new research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Key results from the FMB’s State of Trade Survey for Q2 2019, which is the only quarterly assessment of the UK-wide SME construction sector, are as follows: • There was a decrease in employment levels among small construction firms for the first time in more than five years with over one fifth (21%) of employers reporting a reduced workforce; • After a difficult start to 2019, workloads for construction SMEs grew slightly compared with the previous quarter with more employers (27%) reporting higher workloads than in the first quarter of this year (22%); • Bricklayers are the trade in shortest supply with nearly two-thirds (60%) of construction SMEs struggling to hire these tradespeople and 54% struggling to hire carpenters and joiners; • Looking ahead, expectations for the future weakened slightly. Just over one third of construction SMEs (37%) are forecasting higher workloads over the coming three months, down from 41% in Q1 2019. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “Years of Brexit uncertainty have resulted in construction bosses starting to change how they employ their workforce. To ensure their firms are ready for any economic shock-waves later this year, employers are reducing their number of TURN TO PAGE 4 ...>

JAMES SELLICKS Estate Agents are offering for sale a substantial barn with planning permission (ref: 19/00312/FUL) for conversion. The property - The Grain Store, North Kilworth, Leicestershire LE17 6NG - is situated in a small development of agricultural buildings and barns in the grounds of Top House Farm. Various layout options would be possible, incorporated into a 448 sq.metre floor plan. The barn is to be sold with 2.23 acres of paddock land, and further land may be available by separate negotiation. Guide Price: £500,000. Contact James Sellicks on 01858 410008 or visit www.jamessellicks.com

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Astill Planning Wins IN BRIEF ‘Game Changing’ Appeal

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Building Plot at Rear of 237 Main Street, Thornton LE67 1AH

Single building plot (access via Church Lane) with outline Planning Permission for a detached dwelling with views towards the reservoir. Sought after and highly convenient location close to the village centre including a primary school, a shop, public house, garden centre and with good access to major road links. Frontage of approximately 18 metres x 18 metres. Total site area 380 square meters approximately. All mains services available. Ideal opportunity for a builder or developer. Full Planning Permission details available. Ref 17/00010/OUT from Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council. Contact Agents for viewing/more information

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OPEN 7 DAYS plot A SINGLE building with Outline Planning Permission (ref: 17/00010/ OUT) for a detached dwelling with views towards Thornton Reservoir.

THE APPEAL by Astill Planning on behalf of Lauren Land Developments gained approval for 30 self-build and custom-build plots on Land off Hepworth Road, Woodville. In his decision the Inspector cited the Council’s failure to demonstrate that the 133 single dwellings it had already approved met the legal definition of self-build and custom housebuilding. The application was for a range of plots between 290 sq. m to 597sq. m, with the design of each house to be guided by a Design Code and agreed at the reserved matters stage. Being outside the defined limits of development, the proposal was in conflict with the local plan, with a key factor for refusal being the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area. The appeal has been widely held to be ‘Game Changing’ by the industry. “The Right to Build Task Force welcomes this important appeal decision which provides a clear steer on how the legislation should be applied in the planning balance and will help to bring forward more serviced plots in line with demand. The decision will help the Custom and Self Build industry continue to grow to provide much needed additional homes to support the Government’s target of 300,000 homes per year by the mid 2020s,” said Mario Wolf, Right to Build Task Force Director. The decision places the burden of proof upon Local Authorities to demonstrate that provisions are in place to ensure permissions meet the demand on their register, and will be developed in a manner that accords with the legal definition of self-build and custom housebuilding. In Local Authority areas where there is no evidence provided and which fall short of meeting demand on their register, this has the potential to increase the weight attributed to self-build and custom housebuilding in the planning balance. Ryan Astill, Director of Astill Planning, said “We are very happy that all our hard work resulted in a satisfactory outcome for Lauren Land Developments. With a growing team, which now includes our new Director Russ Vernum, we are now looking forward to commencing work on the reserved matters stage.”

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Frontage of 18m and total site area of approx. 380 sq.metres. All mains services available. Access via Church Lane. Asking price: £200,000. Contact Scrivins & Co on 01455 890480 or email: sales@scrivins. co.uk

Waste site to close for repairs SHEPSHED’S recycling and household waste site will be temporarily closed from Monday, 2 September for essential maintenance work. The Hathern Road site is expected to be closed for 12 weeks and is due to re-open on Monday, 25 November. The closure will allow Leicestershire County Council to carry out necessary drainage work, as well as maintenance to other areas within the site. Local residents and permit holders wanting to use an alternative waste site during the closure period can visit: • Loughborough RHWS, Railway Terrace, LE11 1HW (SaturdayWednesday); • Lount RHWS, Nottingham Road, LE65 1SD (Thursday-Monday); • Coalville RHWS, Linden Way, LE67 3LA (Saturday-Wednesday); • Mountsorrel RHWS, Granite Way, LE12 7TZ (Thursday-Monday). Permits for the Shepshed waste site will be accepted at the above sites during the closure, and kerbside collections will continue to take place as usual. www.leicestershire.gov.uk/waste

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Work to start at former Cocked Hat site

direct employees and relying more on sub-contractors who are easier to shed if work dries up. The construction industry has always used a significant proportion of subbies but the fact that direct employment is decreasing, points to Brexit nerves among construction bosses. “This is the reality on the ground of what happens when years of uncertainty are inflicted on the construction industry. Furthermore, apprenticeship training has taken a hit as construction bosses are reluctant to take on young people when they can’t be sure of future projects going ahead.” Berry concluded: “Worse still, the fear is that using more subbies can lead to a drop in the quality of our builds. Direct employees, who are well-known to their firm, are much more likely to follow the ethos of their company and build to the right standard. If construction bosses are trying to protect their businesses by employing more subbies, they might not always know how good these subbies are. “Rebalancing the workforce may seem like a good idea at the time, but it could lead to reputation-damaging mistakes. If a downturn is on the horizon, reputation is everything and construction employers can scrutinise the quality of their workforce far more easily when they’re on the books.”

THE LATEST PHASE of North West Leicestershire District Council’s housebuilding project is ready to begin on the site of the former Cocked Hat pub site in Greenhill, Coalville. Seven new houses and a bungalow will be built by the council’s contracted partner Woodhead Construction, which is part of the wider Woodhead Group, providing affordable housing for residents that need it. The council housing waiting list for the district currently stands at more than 600 households. The homes are part of the council’s new-build programme aiming to provide around 30 new homes for rent each year – adding to its stock of around 4,300 council homes. Glyn Jones, Director of Housing at NWLDC, said: “Following the completion of the 24 new homes in Ashby Road, Coalville last month, it’s great to see our housebuilding project moving swiftly on to its next phase. We’re extremely proud to be building new homes for people that need our support. “We’ve worked with Woodhead Construction on previous new-build projects and we’re delighted to have them working with us again to produce high quality, affordable homes for our tenants.” The project has been procured through EEM, a not-for-profit procurement consortium which aims to deliver best value for the public sector.

Development Properties

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FREEHOLD 0.93 acres parcel of land with development potential, subject to planning. Accessed via a right of way leading off Woodville Road. Land is to be sold on an unconditional basis but may have potential for development, perhaps residential, subject to the necessary consents. For sale BY AUCTION on 9th September 2019. Guide Price: £50,000. Contact Barnard Marcus on 0208 741 9990 or visit: www. barnardmarcusauctions.co.uk

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Travis Perkins to demerge Wickes TRAVIS PERKINS is to demerge Wickes to focus on advantaged trade businesses and the simplification of the Group, the Northampton-based firm has revealed. The news came alongside interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2019 which indicated that group revenue had increased by 6.9%, and by 8.0% on a like-for-like basis, to £2.7bn, “primarily driven by volume growth.” Profit before tax was at £20.8m following a loss of £115.6m in the first six month of 2018.

Ibstock snaps up concrete firm for £14m LEICESTERSHIRE-BASED brick maker Ibstock has acquired Longley Concrete, a precast concrete business with three manufacturing plants in the UK, for £14 million. The news came alongside the firm’s interim results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2019. Revenue at Ibstock has risen 6% to £203m from £192m while profit before tax has dropped from £50m to £41m.

King Power Stadium expansion plan moves forward LEICESTER CITY Football Club has appointed Legends International to undertake crucial market research that will underpin plans for the proposed expansion of King Power Stadium. Legends, whose sporting and events portfolio includes work commissioned by some of the biggest brands and most iconic venues in the world, will commence with the next phase of supporter and consumer studies in the coming days. The research process is intended to establish a better understanding of supporters’ matchday routines and preferences, which will in turn assist the Club in planning the development of fan-orientated facilities and services to best enhance the matchday experience. The multi-staged study will include all current Season Ticket Holders, ensuring supporter input contributes to the formative stages of planning, combined with focused market testing to gauge interest in other prospective offerings. Leicester City Chief Executive Susan Whelan said: “Comprehensive market research is an essential element of any development of this scale to ensure all decisions are supported by robust feedback and analysis. We are delighted that process will now commence and will be led by the experience and expertise of Legends International. “Rather than simply increasing capacity, our aim is to transform King Power Stadium into a world class sporting and events destination, opening a range of options, now being explored as part of our longer-term development. Supporter and stakeholder insights will help us to sharpen our focus based on meaningful intelligence and will ensure that we deliver the best facilities for our fans, and for the city of Leicester.” Leicester City’s owners, the Srivaddhanaprabha family, confirmed in 2018 the Club’s intention to develop the King Power Stadium site, including increasing its capacity from its existing 32,243 seats. The venue has been home to the Foxes since the Club moved from nearby Filbert Street in 2002.

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Building Plot at ‘Wellfield’, Lyndon Road, Manton, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8RN

Guide Price: £300,000 A rare opportunity to acquire a plot of approximately 0.63 of an acre with planning permission for a Potton, timber-framed house, located on the edge of this popular Rutland village. • • • • • •

Current planning gives permission for a two-bed bungalow The house design for which planning approval has been granted is under Potton copyright and can only be built with a Potton timber-frame package. Planning permission details can be viewed on the Rutland District Council planning portal - Ref: 2018/0822/FUL A Purchaser’s Pack is available on request. For more information, contact the Oakham Office on 01572 724437. For sale by Informal tender

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Development Opportunity at The Grain Store, North Kilworth, Leicestershire LE17 6NG

Guide Price: £500,000 A unique opportunity to develop a substantial barn with planning permission granted, offering a myriad of design and layout options incorporated into a 448 sq.metre floorplan, with gardens and paddock land extending to approximately 2.23 acres. • • • • • • •

Situated in a small development of agricultural building and barns in the grounds of Top House Farm Located off a long private road 0.6 miles distance To be sold with approx. 2.23 acres of paddock land. Further land may be available by separate negotiation View the planning consent at www.harborough.gov. uk - reference: 19/00312/FUL A Purchaser’s Pack is available on request For more information, contact the Market Harborough office on 01858 410008

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RICS UK Residential Market Survey, July 2019

New Government needs to view East Midlands’ housing market as a whole, as rents are set to rise • • •

ENGIE wins University of Leicester contracts worth more than £200m

East Midlands’ house prices and sales activity expected to fall in the coming three months New buyer enquiries remain positive as new property listings continue to fall Demand for rental properties continues to outpace supply, sending rents higher.

AS THE NEW government beds in, the results from the RICS Residential Market Survey July 2019 shows chartered surveyors in the East Midlands expect prices and sales activity to fall in the coming three months across the region. As the new Government seems to be concentrating on increasing home ownership, the continued issue of supply failing to keep up with the demand for rental properties in the East Midlands seems likely to squeeze rents higher. At the headline level (quarterly seasonally adjusted data) demand for properties across the region picked-up once again, however, only 7% of respondents reported a rise in landlord instructions, resulting in 19% of agents expecting to see rents rise over the coming three-months. In more positive news, 11% more respondents saw a rise rather than fall in enquiries from new buyers in July. While interest from would-be buyers seems to be picking up, 30% of respondents reported that newly agreed sales fell last month. Indeed, the national net balance slipped to -6%, from +3% in June. Looking at the coming three months, respondents in the region don’t expect much to change, as the near term predicted sales net balance slips to -30% (down from +3% in June). However, looking further out, sales activity is expected to rise across the East Midlands for the year ahead. Just as sales activity slipped in July, more respondents saw a fall in the number of new properties being listed for sale, in a trend dating back to February 2018. Looking at the region’s house prices, respondents to the latest survey saw “The latest RICS little change over the last month, with results will provide expectations for the coming three little comfort for the months falling once again. Looking elsewhere, prices were seen to be rising market with all the key at a solid pace in Northern Ireland, indicators pretty much Scotland and Wales. But prices continue to fall in London, the South East and flatlining.” East Anglia. In a question asked nationally, Simon Rubinsohn, feedback from contributors is still RICS Chief Economist suggesting that higher priced tiers of the market are facing a more challenging environment. 69% of respondents note that, for properties marketed at over £1m, sales prices are coming in below asking prices (up from 66% in April). However, for properties listed at up to £500k and below, 59% of survey participants report sales prices have been at least level with asking (albeit this is slightly down on 62% three months ago). Simon Rubinsohn, RICS Chief Economist, said: “The latest RICS results will provide little comfort for the market with all the key indicators pretty much flatlining. Indeed, the forward-looking metrics on prices and sales also seem to be losing momentum as concerns, clearly voiced in the anecdotal feedback, both about Brexit and political uncertainty heighten. Some support may be provided by an easing in the cost of money which could feed through into lower mortgage finance costs, but this may be insufficient to provide a spur to lift activity given the clouds hanging over the economy. “Meanwhile, the lettings market data continues to send a very strong message that institutions need to upscale their build to rent pipeline to address the shortfall resulting from the decline in appetite from buy to let investors. It is significant that the near-term rental expectations indicator has climbed to a three-year high.”

ENGIE, the energy and services group, has secured over £200m in contracts for a student accommodation and regeneration scheme with Freemens Common Village LLP, the special purpose vehicle (SPV) established to design, build, fund, manage and operate the project for University of Leicester. ENGIE will oversee the delivery of 1,164 new student homes across seven blocks, the refurbishment of a grade II listed building (to be used as office and study space), the construction of a 500-space multi-storey carpark and the creation of a new 9,000 m2 teaching and learning centre. This will be followed by a 50-year hard facilities management contract, which will support the day-to-day lives of the students by providing technical services, estates management and external cleaning for the new residences, as well enabling high speed Wi-Fi and IT services to ensure the best experience for occupants. ENGIE will also deliver lifecycle management to the residences, which incorporates infrastructure replacement right through to internal components. A key element in the design of the new facilities is energy efficiency. The overall scheme will incorporate a number of renewable and energy-saving technologies including solar panels, highly efficient centralised gas fired Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and LED lighting will be installed. Building work is likely to commence in September 2019 and will take three years to complete.

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Fleckney to get £3.1m investment boost Leicester City Mr Manish Gadhia (c/o Agent: R Kahn, Master Plan Design Solutions, 23 Vulcan House, Vulcan Road, Leicester LE5 3EF) – Change of use from one flat to 3 flats – at 721723 Aylestone Road, Leicester LE2 8TG. Mr Ray Harminder (c/o Agent: Andrew Lennard, Jade House, Cotes Road, Burbage, Leicester LE10 2HJ) – Alterations to provide 38 en-suite hotel rooms with associated services – at 1 Pocklingtons Walk, Leicester. Harington Investments Ltd (c/o Agent: Will Aust, WA Architecture, 162 Julian Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5AN) – Change of use of building from large HMO to student accommodation (60 onebed studios) plus rear ground floor extensions – at 134-138 Regent Road & 16 Salisbury Road, Leicester.

290 NEW HOMES are to be built in Fleckney bringing with it more than £3.1 million worth of investment to the area. The housebuilder, Persimmon Homes North Midlands, has revealed a collection of two, three and four-bedroom homes at the development, located off Fleckney Road. Due to be named Appleyard Park and launching in September, the development will consist of 22 different house types, offering buyers a wide selection of homes. Nadine O’Dowd, sales director for Persimmon Homes North Midlands, said: “We are delighted to be bringing 290 much-needed homes to local first-time buyers and families. “The initial interest has been phenomenal, so we’d encourage anyone interested to register their details online.” As part of the new site, Persimmon is investing more than £3.1 million into the local area to help improve education, public transport and healthcare facilities. An estimated £213,000 has been set aside to help improve community facilities, more than £68,000 towards highways contribution and a further £1.9million will go towards education in Fleckney. Nadine added: “We are always looking to improve the areas in which we build and give something back to the local communities. “These Section 106 contributions are connected with the planning permission and, in the case of our Appleyard Park development, this will contribute a significant amount of funding to improve and enhance local life.” “We believe this investment will be of great benefit to both current residents as well as new comers to the area.”

Development Properties

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Development opportunity at South Knighton Road, South Knighton, Leicester

AN IMPOSING Victorian detached property conveniently located for the University of Leicester and Leicester Royal Infirmary. Planning consent (ref: 20190086) has been granted for 2 semidetached three-bed houses, along with the original three-bed detached home which is in need of modernisation and extension (planning already granted for this under ref: 20181226). Asking price: £600,000. Contact Oliver Rayns on 0116 2960 940 or email: info@ oliverrayns.com

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New Planning for Sport guidance released by Sport England SPORT ENGLAND has released new planning guidance designed to make it simpler and easier for local authorities and planning bodies to provide facilities that enable people to get active. Produced in partnership with David Lock Associates (DLA), the Planning for Sport Guidance focuses on 12 principles which seek to help the planning system provide opportunities for all to take part in sport and physical activity. The guidance builds on the importance the Government, and its National Planning Policy Framework, places on the need for the planning system to enable and support healthy lifestyles. It’s hoped the 12 planning-for-sport principles and suggested actions the guidance presents, will assist all involved in, or looking to engage with, the planning system in England. This system includes local authority officers and councillors, planning inspectors, developers and consultants, right through to parish and town councils, neighbourhood forums, public health leads, sports clubs organisations, community groups and individuals. Sport England’s Executive Director of Property, Charles Johnston says: “The planning system provides huge opportunities for communities to lead healthy and active lifestyles, whether that’s providing access to sports facilities and spaces for informal exercise or making it safe and convenient to walk and cycle to everyday destinations,” he said. “Our new guidance has been designed to help the planning system take an increasingly proactive role in providing such opportunities and creating ‘active environments’ so more people can reap the benefits of improved physical and mental wellbeing. “If you work in or are looking to engage with the planning system I encourage you to take a look at the guidance and help the planning system embrace the 12 planning-forsport principles it presents.” The guidance, produced with the support of DLA, benefitted from a range of parties providing more than 380 comments on a draft version. Consulting parties included national governing bodies, planning and leisure consultancies and government departments, and the guidance will continue to be updated as necessary. The Planning for Sport Guidance replaces and brings together Sport England’s four 2014 planning for sport guides; Planning Aims and Objectives Guide, Forward Planning Guide, Development Management Guide and Supporting Advice Guide.

PLANNING FOR SPORT GUIDANCE Guidance on how the planning system can help to provide opportunities for all to take part in sport and be physically active.

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An instant Blaby property portfolio: block, stock and barrel Mr Kullar (c/o Agent: Mr K Patel, 29 Orchard Street, Fleckney, Leics. LE8 8AR) – Notification of change of use from light industrial to 3 selfcontained flats – at 2 Wilberforce Road, Leicester. Dear Albert (c/o Agent: Jonathan Robert, The Stairway Project, 31 Westdale Avenue, Leicester) – Change of use of second and third floors from offices to nonresidential institutional – at 68-70 Humberstone Gate, Leicester. Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Master Plan Design Ltd, 23 Vulcan House, Vulcan Road, Leicester LE5 3EF) – Notification of proposed change of use of first floor from offices to 6 flats – at Abbey House, 56 Burleys Way, Leicester. Leicester City Council (c/o Agent: Claire Bailey, Leicester City Council, 16 New Walk, Leicester LE1 6UB) – Demolition of single storey brick structure to ground level, footings and ground slab removed – at Southfields Drive Community Centre, Southfields Drive, Leicester.

Development Properties

A DEVELOPMENT of 15 rental properties in Blaby could prove to be a summer blockbuster for property investors. Being sold as three blocks of properties at SDL Auctions Graham Penny’s next Leicester auction, they give buyers the choice of three dormer bungalows, five townhouses or seven self-contained apartments within the same small development. Carl Finch, senior valuer at SDL Auctions Graham Penny, says the properties represent a golden opportunity for investors. He said: “Whether they buy one, two or all three lots, the buyer of these properties will get an instant property portfolio, with tenants already in place. And what could be more convenient than having your rental properties so close together?” The three freehold lots, which are among many more properties going under the hammer at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday 3 September, are: The Bungalows, 8, 9 & 10 Stokes Close, Blaby With a *guide price of £300,000+, each of the three modern one bedroomed dormer bungalows in this row is currently let at £475 per calendar month, making them a great buy, according to Carl. He said: “This is a low-maintenance investment which will give you an income from day one. The combined annual income is currently £17,100 but we feel there is scope to increase this to around £18,900.” Each of the bungalows is in excellent condition with a lounge, kitchen and WC on the ground floor, a bedroom and bathroom upstairs, and parking outside. Townhouses, 11-15 Stokes Close, Blaby The five townhouses in this row all have a kitchen and lounge on the ground floor, and most have two bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. The exception is no. 15, which has a first floor featuring one large bedroom and a bathroom. There is off-street parking for all of the properties. All five houses are let, currently achieving an annual rental income of £30,000, which auctioneers believe could be increased to around £36,000. The guide price is £575,000+.

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Site for 4 dwellings at Station Road, Bottesford, Leics. A UNIQUELY low-density development opportunity providing 4 small dwellings occupying a one acre site. Planning ref: 17/01549/FUL. For sale by Informal Tender – closing date 16th October 2019 at 12.30pm. For more information, contact Grangers on 01664 897896 or email: Michael.granger@ grangersltd.co.uk

Building plot at ‘Wellfield’, Lyndon Road, Manton, Oakham, Rutland PLOT WITH planning permission (ref: 2018/0822/ FUL) for a two-bed bungalow. For sale BY INFORMAL TENDER with a Guide Price of £300,000. Contact James Sellicks on 01572 724437 or visit www.jamessellicks. com

Flats 1-7 Stokes Close, Blaby The largest of the three blocks is a row of seven self-contained apartments, with a guide price of £595,000+. With a communal entrance hallway, all seven flats – five with one bedroom and two with two bedrooms – are currently let from £450 to £580 per calendar month, realising an annual income of £41,160, which auctioneers believe could be increased to around £45,000. All apartments have their own utility supplies and meters, plus a block-paved parking area for seven cars. The three lots will be sold at SDL Auctions Graham Penny’s fifth Leicester auction of the year at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday 3 September. To find out more – or for a free auction appraisal of your own property, click here or call the team on 0116 254 9654.

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Aggregate Industries strengthens concrete business with new senior appointment CONTINUING to bolster its concrete business, leading construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries has appointed Max Colligan as the new Managing Director of Ready Mix Concrete and member of the company’s ExCo team. With more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Max brings with him a proven track record as a leader in concrete business. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering and has post-graduate qualifications in Quarrying. Commenting on his appointment, Max Colligan said: “I am delighted to be joining Aggregate Industries at such an exciting time for the business and the industry. In a market that’s always changing and evolving, it’s never been more important to understand what customers need and ensure we can make their lives easier through an agile and tailored service offering. I look forward to making my mark on the division and encourage sustained success.” Guy Edwards, Chief Executive Officer at Aggregate Industries, said: “We have decided to separate the previously combined Asphalt and Ready Mix Concrete businesses in order to serve our customers better, further develop the business, and to innovate and increase the breadth of our product portfolio. “We are confident that by creating a dedicated product line focus, we will be better positioned to deliver our customer-centric strategy. With his far-reaching experience, we’re confident Max will be a real asset to the Executive Committee and the wider business.”

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Planning permission granted for Phase 1 of Space Park Leicester LEICESTER CITY Council has granted permission for the first phase of Leicester’s proposed £100 million Space Park. The development will provide a world-leading collaborative hub for space and the space-enabled industries, creating more than 2,500 high-value jobs, many of which will be in the local area, and resulting in increased economic benefits for Leicester and the East Midlands. Construction of the state-of-the-art site is expected to start in the autumn and will be completed by late 2020. Alongside industry, academics and first class teaching facilities, the first phase will also house the National Centre for Earth Observation, led by the University of Leicester. The site is part of the Loughborough and Leicester Science and Innovation Enterprise Zone which means businesses locating there will benefit from working closely with the University of Leicester. The world-leading capability being assembled at Space Park Leicester will work on a range of space-enabled sectors – such as international communications, resource management, environmental monitoring and disaster relief. A £8.175m grant from the Local Growth Fund, managed by the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership, was allocated to support the development of the site. This pioneering project will support and be pivotal to the Government’s Industrial strategy to capture a significant share of the £400 billion global space market.

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Development Opportunity at Shackerstone Lane, Newton Burgoland, Near Coalville, Leics. AN AGRICULTURAL barn with detailed planning permission granted for conversion into a bespoke home set in stunning open countryside just outside the village of Shackerstone, and just 3 miles from Market Bosworth. Detailed planning has been granted for the rebuild of the barn in a modern agricultural style, allowing for circa 3700 sq ft of living area arranged across the ground floor. The plot is available set in 1 acre with a private drive way and wrap around gardens, or with up to 2 acres subject to further negotiations. Full details of the site can be found on the North West Leicestershire planning portal under application number: 17/00805/FUL Guide Price: £450,000. Contact: Alexanders on 01455 291471 or email: mbsales@ alexanders-estates.com

‘Dragon’s Den’ style event THE NEXT Dragon’s Den style event could help bring exciting projects in the Harborough district to fruition – with some major funders ready to offer support.

The Harborough District Council organised event will see local groups and individuals encouraged to submit projects with some invited to pitch to a panel of funding experts. In return, they’ll get specific advice from the panel about potential funding, key criteria, and next steps to help secure successful grant applications. The innovative event is inspired by the popular BBC television programme but is much more informal and relaxed. It will take place at The Symington Building in Market Harborough on Thursday 19 September 2019 from 9.30am to 4pm. Funders who have confirmed attendance so far include Harborough District Council, HDC Sports Development Team, Leicestershire County Council Shire Grants, Leicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation, National Lottery Community Fund, LRS Sport and Leicestershire Cares. Previous Dragon’s Den style events, organised by the council, have proved very successful and led to a number of local projects finding the required funding. Places are limited but anyone interested in pitching to the Dragon’s Den panel should contact Alison McDaid at grants@harborough.gov.uk emailing the details of the project. Successful applicants will be invited to pitch to the panel.

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Mr Dilip Shah (c/o Agent: David Haynes, 56 Leicester Road, Leicester LE6 0DJ) – Change of use from offices to 13 flats – at 166-168 London Road, Leicester. Mr S Kanda (c/o Agent: R Kahn, Master Plan Design Solutions, 23 Vulcan House, Vulcan Road, Leicester LE5 3EF) – Change of use of dwelling to ground floor shop and first floor self-contained flat, plus construction of single storey extension to front and side – at 94 Green Lane Road, Leicester LE5 3TJ. Mr S Patel (c/o Agent: R Kahn, Master Plan Design Solutions, 23 Vulcan House, Vulcan Road, Leicester LE5 3EF) – Change of use of dwelling house to ground floor shop and self-contained flat at first floor – at 96 Green Lane Road, Leicester LE5 3TJ. Mr Raj Kammela (c/o: PO Box 1094, Union Road, Wembley, London HA0 9JT) – Change of use from police station to place of worship – at 299 Melton Road, Leicester. Leicester City Council (c/o Agent: Claire Bailey, Leicester City Council, 16 New Walk, Leicester LE1 6UB) – Demolition of single storey concrete pavilion structure to ground level, leaving slab in situ – at Aylestone Pavilion, Aylestone Recreation Ground, Knighton Lane East, Leicester.

Berkley estate agent expands following local acquisition A LEICESTERSHIRE estate and lettings agent has expanded following the acquisition of Barrow Upon Soar-based Strawberry Lettings and Sales. Berkley Estate & Letting Agents are an independent company which operates with offices throughout Leicestershire, in Leicester city centre, Kibworth and now Barrow Upon Soar, following the acquisition. Berkley Estate & Letting Agents were advised by Rik Pancholi, director of Pattersons Commercial Law.

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KELLY TOLHURST MP, small business minister, delivered a statement to the House of Commons in June 2019, announcing measures to ensure that businesses get paid on time. In July 2019, Oliver Dowden MP, minister for implementation, reiterated this ambition by announcing that government suppliers must pay 95 per cent of their invoices within 60 days, or run the risk of being prevented from securing future government contracts. Yet only a month later and after some late payers were reinstated to the prompt payment code, the Government’s small business crown representative, Martin Traynor, has rolled back on previous commitments, suggesting that companies can pay a quarter of their supply chain late in the previous two reporting periods, without consequence. Quoted in building.co.uk, Traynor said: “The 75% figure is about reality”. Richard Beresford, chief executive of the NFB, said: “The reality is that 50,000 businesses close every year because of late payment. Even the department for business admitted that payment times are getting longer. How many more businesses have to go under before we make late payment a thing of the past?” Nick Sangwin, NFB national chair, said: “This decision is shocking. The Government has ignored pleas from 99% of the construction industry to make the prompt payment code statutory and instead has made it easier to be a late payer. “With Brexit uncertainty already having a devastating impact on our industry and ministerial silence on reverse charge VAT, this change to late payment shows a complete lack of respect for small business and the construction industry as a whole.” The NFB tried to contact the cabinet office on this urgent matter but was redirected to a full mailbox.

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Residential development site for 12 apartments at Burgage Walk, Nuneaton

Director of Estates & Building Services (c/o Agent: Jason Hill, Capital Projects, LCC, Phoenix House, 1 King Street, Leicester LE1 6RN) – Construction of single storey extension at front of main school building – at Marriott Primary School, Marriott Road, Leicester.

RESIDENTIAL development opportunity comprising an existing temporary car park with planning consent (ref: 035366) for 2 threestorey blocks of one-bed apartments with associated amenity space.

Blue Pyramid Investments (c/o Agent: Jon Cooke, The Art of Building Ltd, 45 Maplewell Road, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, Leics. LE12 8RG) – Change of use from 3 dwellings to 3 two-bed flats and 3 four bed flats – at 104, 106 & 108 Westcotes Drive, Leicester. Chandra Parmar (c/o Agent: Paul Cleaver, Architect, 5 Wellington Street, Leicester LE1 6HH) – Change of use from shop with living accommodation to shop with 2 selfcontained flats plus construction of dormer extension at rear – at 288 Loughborough Road, Leicester. Mr Sodha (c/o Agent: Daniel Nestoruk, Ink/Drawn, Windermere House, Leicester LE1 6TE) – Change of use from house to 4 flats plus construction of dormer extension at rear – at 7 Winchester Avenue, Leicester. L & M Investment Co Ltd (c/o Agent: Anthony Jones, Halford Jones Architecture Ltd, 28 St Annes Drive, Ayleston, Leicester LE2 8HT) – Change of use from house to 3 self-contained flats – at 96 Montague Road, Leicester. Mrs Sarah Greaves (c/o Agent: Edward Deacon, Principle Design, 47 Foregate Street, Worcester WR1 1EE) – Construction of three-storey building to form one studio on ground floor and one self-contained flat above – at 4 Landseer Road, Leicester. Ms J Chen (c/o Agent: R Kahn, Master Plan Design Ltd, 23 Vulcan House, Vulcan Road, Leicester LE5 3EF) – Notification of proposed permitted change of use of first and second floors from offices to 4 flats – at 103 London Road, Leicester. Yasin Tarmahomed (c/o: 19A Stockland Road, Leicester LE2 9DA) – Demolition of two garages and construction of 2 new dwellings – at Garages adjacent to 19 Stockland Road, Leicester. Mr M T Khan (c/o: 55 Melbury House, Manor Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 2LL) – Subdivision of two flats to 3 flats on first floor of building – at 14 Knighton Road, Leicester.

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Competitive £75,000+ guide price for 13 apartments at Nottinghamshire water tower site A STUNNING water tower in Nottinghamshire with approved plans to create 13 luxury apartments goes under the hammer at Bond Wolfe Auctions’ next auction in Birmingham on Tuesday 10 September. The landmark art deco building stands 26 metres high and sits on an L-shaped site of approximately 0.37 acres of land on Goldstraw Lane in Fernwood, near Newark. Permission has been granted for two apartments in the existing water tower, three new-build units within proposed “wings” to the tower, a further eight apartments in two courtyard blocks and 19 car parking spaces. The exclusive development opportunity has previously been unsuccessfully offered for sale with a starting price of £130,000+, but newly appointed auctioneers Bond Wolfe Auctions have now given it a competitive guide price* of just £75,000+. Gurpreet Bassi, chief executive of Bond Wolfe Auctions, said: “While this iconic water tower site requires substantial investment, it has approved plans for what is an impressive development opportunity. “We have already received interest in this lot, and we expect there will be fierce bidding to purchase it on the day.” Work started on building the original water tower in the 1930s, but this was halted by World War Two and it was not finished until 1957. It became a familiar landmark on the former Balderton Hospital site, an area that has since emerged as the popular Fernwood residential development near Balderton village, two miles south of Newark. The building has been unused for the last 50 years and various plans, including potential demolishment, have been rejected in the last 20 years as locals are keen to see it preserved. Newark and Sherwood District Council finally gave planning approval for the site’s development into 13 one and two-bedroomed luxury apartments in September last year, with no Section 106 or similar payments to be made. The landmark water tower will appear in Bond Wolfe Auctions’ next sale on Tuesday 10 September at 10.30am at the regular venue of the Holte Suite at Aston Villa FC in Birmingham.

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VAT tax change will exacerbate construction downturn, says FMB THE FEDERATION of Master Builder (FMB) is calling for a delay to the implementation of Reverse Charge VAT in response to the PMI data published in August which shows that construction activity has fallen for the third month in a row and business optimism has slipped to its lowest levels since November 2012. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the Federation of Master Builders, said: “The fall in construction activity for the third month in a row and business optimism being at its lowest levels since 2012 means the building industry is heading towards crunch time. “The Government must immediately postpone its plans for a complex and burdensome tax change if the supply chain is to start to turnaround its consistent decline. The time is not right to implement Reverse Charge VAT, which would restrict cashflow and add extra administrative burdens which risk sending small businesses to the wall. “The Government’s guidance on the policy is confusing and complex, and it wasn’t published with enough time for companies to prepare.” Berry concluded: “Reverse Charge VAT, Making Tax Digital and a no-deal Brexit will create the perfect storm for construction’s small businesses, and today’s PMI data shows that the resilience is not there to weather it. “If we are to deliver the housing and infrastructure that we need now and in the future, we will need to maintain capacity in the construction industry which means looking after the supply chain. The Government must support the industry by delaying Reverse Charge VAT for six months at least.”

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UK construction output tanks 1.3% in Q2

GB Contracts (c/o Agent: Iain Garnell, Perfect Planning, Jade House, Cotes Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 2HJ) - Variation of condition 18 attached to planning permission 20172511 (change of use from public house and extensions to provide restaurant and flats to amend full length windows with bottom blacked out to reduced size windows with render panel below; change to shopfront window design, frontage to Wand Street, rear door, materials and internal alterations to layouts – at The Balmoral Hotel, 190 Belgrave Road, Leicester LE4 5AU. Mr G Chohan (c/o Agent: Mrs Varsha Tailor, DT Designs Ltd, 74A Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) – Single storey extension at rear of light industrial unit - at 101 Weymouth Street, Leicester. Sharmilee (c/o Agent: Hans Zollinger-Ball, Adplanning Services Ltd, The Office, Knights Yard, Gaol Street, Oakham LE15 6AQ) – Change of use of loft from restaurant to 2 flats – at 71-73 Belgrave Road, Leicester LE4 6AS. Mr Shiraz Karim (c/o Agent: Mr Karan Chadha, 61 Linden Drive, Leicester LE5 6AJ) – Change of use from house to 5 flats plus construction of single storey extension at rear and dormer at side – at 329 Welford Road, Leicester.

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RESPONDING to ONS’s Q2 Construction output data published in August, Blane Perrotton, managing director of the national property consultancy and surveyors Naismiths, commented: “Bad just turned into worse. Finding good news in this unrelentingly bleak snapshot of the construction industry in the second quarter is needle in a haystack stuff. “The brief flurry of stockpiling seen in the run up to March now feels like a lifetime away. “Stripped of that crutch, the second quarter brought pain upon pain. New work in the public sector plunged by more than a tenth, the largest quarterly fall ever seen. “Private sector housebuilding – once a rare bright spot in an industry under siege elsewhere – saw its decline accelerate, and the omens for the future aren’t good either. “With the forward-looking PMI suggesting that new orders are drying up and sentiment is on the floor, construction could soon be in a race with manufacturing for the unwanted accolade of being the first sector of the UK economy to enter recession. “At this rate, that is one of the few things that will be achieved by October 31st.”

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VKAP Investment Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr Sajjad Ibrahim, SI Designs, 65 Greenacre Drive, Leicester LE5 6TE) – Change of use of shop with living accommodation to 2 self-contained flats – at 35 Beatrice Road, Leicester. Mr Patrick Connolly (c/o Agent: Oliver Pickering, ADM Surveyors Ltd, Suite 1 Rosehill, 165 Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4DX) – Demolition of existing buildings and construction of 2 bungalows (Reserved Matters) – at 31 Main Street, Humberstone, Leicester. Hybrid Planning & Development Ltd (c/o: The Old Vyner Street Gallery, 23 Vyner Street, London E2 9DG) – Screening opinion as to whether an environmental impact assessment is required for a development including over 150 dwellings – at Former Leicester City Football Stadium, Filbert Street, Leicester.

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Mrs Priti Sachdev (c/o Agent: Dennis Dziko, Volta Designs, 7175 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ) – Change of use from house to 6 studios for students – at 4 Helmdon Road, Leicester.

New 2,000 home ‘community’ moves a step closer

Leicestershire Police (c/o Agent: Ben Hall, Isherwood McCann, Rose Park, Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4DP) – Single storey extension at front of police station – at New Parks Police Station, 71 St Oswalds Road, Leicester. Leicester City Council (c/o Agent: Russ McCall, LCC-EBS, Phoenix House, King Street, Leicester LE1 6RN) – Demolition of block of garages – at The Garages, Opposite 457-499 Kashmir Road, Leicester. Brackley Property Developments (c/o Agent: Stephen George & Partners, Waterfront House, 2A Smith Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester LE19 1SX) – Outline application for development of 4 research and development workspace buildings with associated car park and landscaping – at Exploration Drive, Leicester.

Charnwood Borough Davidsons Developments Ltd – Reserved Matters application for the erection of 170 dwellings – at Peashill Farm, Ratcliffe Road, Sileby, Leics. LE12 7QB. Mr Richard Barby (c/o Agent: SCG Design Architectural Services) – Proposed demolition of existing timber-framed workshop and mill buildings to be replaced with 4 three-bed townhouses – at 31 Springfield Road, Shepshed, Leics. LE12 9QW. St Modwen Developments (c/o Agent: North West Leicestershire District Council) – Consultation from North West Leicestershire – Development of up to 92,500 sq.metres of storage and distribution units, industrial units and light industrial units – at land south of Junction 1 of the A50, Castle Donington, Leicestershire. Mr John Kirk (c/o Agent: Nigel Dutton) – Site for the erection of 4 light industrial units – at Unit 2, Hayhill, Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire LE12 8LD.

A NEW 2,000-HOME community within the National Forest in Leicestershire is a step closer to being created as the first parcels of land on the site have been put up for sale by two leading property consultants. Two land parcels at Harworth Group plc’s Hugglescote Grange development, located to the south of Grange Road in Hugglescote, near Coalville, are being sold by Fisher German and Mather Jamie. The two fully-serviced, warrantied parcels will cater for a combined total of 200 plots and can either be bought as a whole or separately. This marks the start of development at Hugglescote Grange, which will eventually feature around 2,000 new homes, a local centre, extensive green spaces as well as community facilities to support its new residents as it is fully built out over the next fifteen years. As well as bringing the site forward for development, Harworth Group will form and administer a management company to manage and maintain open spaces, strategic landscaping and non-adopted infrastructure on the site as part of its master developer role. Fisher German and Mather Jamie are retained agents for the scheme.

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RICS Commercial survey: Brexit still a IN BRIEF with major drag on East Midlands’ market Factory alternative use THE EAST MIDLANDS’ retail sector continues to decline in the face of increased online spending, as the region’s industrial sector posts solid demand, according to the Q2 2019 RICS UK Commercial Property Market Survey. As Brexit looms, respondents are still seeing evidence of firms looking to relocate at least some part of their business as a result. In Q2, 32% stated they had seen evidence of this which, although unchanged from Q1, is up from 23% six months ago. Going forward, 52% of respondents nationally do expect relocations, depending on how the Brexit process unfolds. Looking at all sectors, occupier demand remained in negative territory for the seventh successive quarter in the East Midlands. However, retail is mainly responsible for pulling the all sector figure down below zero, with a net balance reading of -58%. Meanwhile demand for the region’s office space also continued to slip, with only demand for industrial units seeing any growth. Given this, the availability of vacant industrial space fell back once more during Q2, and availability of office remained somewhat unchanged. Unsurprisingly, the number of available retail units continues to grow across the region, with a net balance of +60% of survey participants reporting an increase. Outside of London, only the North East and Yorkshire reported more availability. As a result, retail landlords raised the value of incentive packages on offer to tenants for the third quarter in a row. Looking at rents across the region, the three-month expectations remain relatively flat and unchanged from Q1. Unsurprisingly, all the negativity is stemming from

the retail sector, while office and industrial rents are expected to grow in the near-term. This quarter, those looking to invest in the region’s commercial market was slightly less negative than Q1, as only -2% of respondents reported a fall in enquiries (Q1: -11%) However, for the second quarter in a row, demand from overseas investors fell across all areas of the market. Whilst demand for the region’s commercial property is above the national figures and respondents have a more positive outlook for future investment opportunities, 57% of respondents feel the market is in some stage of a downturn (with this proportion growing over the past four quarters). In comparison the percentage of contributors taking this view is slightly higher in London, at 63%. Nevertheless, over 50% of respondents also feel the market is turning down in the West Midlands, East Anglia, Scotland, the South East and the South West. Tarrant Parsons, RICS Economist, comments: “The overall picture remains little changed across the UK Commercial Property Market in Q2, with the disparity between a strong backdrop for the industrial sector and weakness in retail still very evident. While expectations continue to point to solid rental and capital value growth in the former, further declines are expected in the latter.”

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Former Victorian school and small factory in Bond Wolfe Auctions’ next Birmingham auction A FORMER Victorian school and a small factory are among the star lots appearing in Bond Wolfe Auctions’ next auction at Villa Park on Tuesday 10 September. The school buildings at 35 Wilson Road, just off the A34 Birchfield Road in Lozells, Birmingham extend to some 1,341 sq m across three floors and have a guide price* of £100,000+. The double fronted property, which has off-road parking, was until recently occupied by Kinder Palace Nursery and Platinum People, an employment advice and training business. Ron Darlington, consultant director of Bond Wolfe Auctions, said: “This spacious building has a stunning frontage and a substantial history in the area as a place of education. “With its interconnecting playrooms, offices, storerooms, offices, kitchen and toilets, the property could easily be adapted for various community uses.” The property, which also has garden spaces and workshops, will be on a new lease for a term of 250 years at a peppercorn ground rent, with a specific clause restricted it to community uses. The former school has been put up for sale by Birmingham City Council along with a small factory building in Nechells. This single storey factory and sales unit at 72 Crompton Road, which extends to some 807 sq m and includes parking for five cars, has a guide price of £100,000+. Formerly occupied by Nutters Fastenings Ltd, the premises include a reception and sales area, a workshop, two offices, two stores, a kitchen and boiler room and toilets. Mr Darlington said: “This well-located property on the corner of Crompton Road and Long Acre is suitable for manufacture and sales, although it could also be redeveloped as a residential site subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.” A third lot offered for sale by Birmingham City Council is a freehold parcel of land measuring about 128 sq m in the popular residential suburb of Kings Heath. This rectangular shaped land adjacent to 81 Grendon Road, close to the junction with Glenavon Road, may be suitable for a number of alternative uses subject to planning and comes with a guide price of £10,000+. These are just three of over 100 lots going under the hammer in Bond Wolfe Auctions’ next sale on Tuesday 10 September at 10.30am at the regular venue of the Holte Suite at Aston Villa FC. Bond Wolfe Auctions has already this year offered 350 lots, more than any other auctioneer in Birmingham. This includes properties across the East and West Midlands and as far afield as Wales and Scotland. The first three auctions have raised nearly £39 million in sales – more than double its nearest competitor. Entries are still open for the September auction and anyone wishing to sell a property should call 0121 312 1212 or email enquiries@bondwolfeauctions.com.

Council discontinues plan for housing development RUTLAND County Council has said it will not be continuing plans to bring forward the Officers’ Mess site in advance of the redevelopment of St. George’s Barracks. The Council’s Cabinet agreed in March 2018 to explore the potential of acquiring the four hectare Officers’ Mess site from the Ministry of Defence, to develop approximately 70 homes as an exemplar for the remainder of the St George’s site. Since that decision, the Council has been undertaking feasibility assessments to understand the potential risks and opportunities of redeveloping the site using public money. The outcome of the assessments and the delayed vacation of the site by the Ministry of Defence until 2022 has informed the decision which has resulted in the Council to not pursue the redevelopment at this time. St. George’s Barracks is due to close in 2022, which has led to an Evolving Masterplan being developed by the MOD for a new Garden Community that would include up to 2,285 new homes, including the Officers’ Mess site, space for new businesses, a new primary school, healthcare facilities and a country park.

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough William Corbett Farms (c/o Agent: Thomas W. Redfern, 36 Pennine Way, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1EW) – Erection of an industrial building – at The Elms Business Park, Atherstone Road, Appleby Magna, Leics. DE12 7AP. Mr V Gouder (c/o Agent: D. Harding, DH Design, 14 Piers Road, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8BN) – Conversion of existing barn and stables into 2 onebed holiday cottages – at Whittington Rough Farm, Markfield Road, Ratby, Leics. LE6 0LU. Mr William Naylor (c/o Agent: Lee Ward, Hayward Architects Ltd, 19 Station Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1AW) – Change of use of single storey barns to Use Classes A1, A2, A3 and/or B1 – at Fox Covert Farm, Main Street, Congerstone, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 6LZ. Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Ebboney Mattley, Pegasus Planning Group, 4 The Courtyard, Church Street, Lockington, Derby DE74 2SL) – Residential development of 20 dwellings – at land west of 24 Orton Lane, Twycross, Leics. Mr Phil Walker (c/o Agent: Andrew Beard Planning, Spindrift, 83 Main Road, Portskewett, Caldicot NP26 5UG) – Erection of 4 dwellings – at land rear of 4-28 Markfield Road, Ratby, Leics. Kaiyi Gu (c/o Agent: Hayward Architects Ltd, 19 Station Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1AW) – First floor extension to front of factory unit and new cladding to existing elevations – at 7 Alan Bray Close, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 3BP. Mr C J Freeman & Mrs J A Towlson (c/o Agent: George Burton, GB A & E Ltd, Ryton Organic Gardens, Wolston Lane, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Rugby CV8 3LG) – Erection of 5 dwellings with vehicular access and associated parking and garages – at Grove House, Grove Road, Burbage, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 2AE.

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Jaguar Land Rover plans 3 million sq ft car parts warehouses in Leicestershire CAR GIANT Jaguar Land Rover wants to build a vast base on a greenfield site in the Leicestershire countryside. The business, which is going through a huge cost-cutting programme, wants to create a 2.94 million sq ft “logistics campus” for spare parts distribution. It is eyeing land near to junction 11 of the M42 at Appleby Magna, south of Ashby. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has not said how many jobs would be based there, but planning documents suggest up to 700 people could be involved during peak construction. A planning application for the site could be considered by North West Leicestershire District Council as early as September 3. The application has generated hundreds of comments, many objecting to the scale and location of the site, and concerns about traffic. JLR wants to bring together 10 different parts warehouses across the Midlands. A spokeswoman said it would mean JLR pulling out of a big Neovia-run site a few miles to the east in Desford, which gained

planning permission a couple of years ago for a new 1 million sq ft warehouse which has never been built. JLR said having one logistics site would cut lorries in that part of the business by around a quarter. IM Properties wants to the build the 238-acre warehouse park on fields near Appleby Magna The planned five units at Appleby Magna would supply replacement car parts to around 80 regions around the world including the UK, Europe, north and south America, much of Asia and India. The existing warehouses – run by Neovia, Unipart, Ceva Logistics and Panalpina – employ around 1,200 people. It has not been revealed how many jobs the new site could create, or who would operate it. A JLR spokeswoman said the plans had “nothing to do” with Brexit, but were part of the business’s long-term strategic planning. If it gets the go-ahead JLR would lease the site from property

developer IM Properties, which announced last summer that it had bought 238 acres of farmland near Appleby Magna to put up 3.6 million sq ft of warehousing. It said the £350 million distribution park – with buildings ranging in size from 200,000 sq ft up to 1 million sq ft – could create up to 3,000 jobs. At the time Appleby Magna residents said they were worried about the impact of such a big development, which coincides with plans for the HS2 to pass close to the village. The site, which is close to the A444 as well as the M42, would be accessed via the B5493. North West Leicestershire District Council officers have yet to recommend to councillors whether the plans should be approved or rejected.

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AFTER SOME time searching, in 2017 my wife and I finally found and purchased some land in Leicestershire, which meant our dream to design and build our home, would become a reality. We engaged a brilliant architect, and although planning was not quite plain-sailing, permission was eventually granted earlier this year. We are still at the pre-construction stage, but it will not be long before we can go out to builders to obtain tenders for the build, and I can see that by the end of 2020, our home will be completed to allow us to move in. A few weeks ago, I engaged a chartered builder to put together the tender documents for the construction phase, and he recently came back asking what insurances we want the builder to provide and what we were taking out. He also mentioned whether we had identified the insurer who would be providing the post-construction structural warranty. I am reasonably familiar with the insurances that are required during the construction phase, such as employer’s liability and public liability. However, just to make sure, can you tell me of the insurances that will be needed?

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Harborough District Davidsons Developments Ltd (c/o: Rickyard Barn, Blisworth Hill Farm, Stoke Road, Blisworth, Northants. NN7 3BD) – Erection of 135 dwellings and associated garages and parking (Reserved Matters) – at land to the west of Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leics. Mr D Mitchell (c/o Agent: GB A&E Ltd, Ryton Organic Gardens, Wolston Lane, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Rugby CV8 3LG) – Erection of 2 dwellings and office – at land rear of Cedars Courtyard, High Street, Fleckney, Leics. Mr I Crane (c/o Agent: Mrs Rachel Bryan, Sworders, 3 The Gatehouse, Hadham Hall, Little Hadham, Ware SG11 2EB) – Erection of a building for use under B2 (general industrial) and B8 (storage or distribution) – at Arkwright Hill Farm, Lutterworth Road, Cosby, Leics. LE9 1RH. Dr Paul Kennedy (c/o Agent: Simon Cretney, Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Demolition of two existing barns and erection of 2 replacement barns – at land at Gumley Road, Laughton, Leics. Bel Air Estates Ltd (c/o Agent: Mrs Sarah Clark, Planning & Design Group (UK) Ltd, Pure Offices, Lake View Drive, Nottingham NG15 0DT) – Outline application for the erection of 21 dwellings – at land OS 5768, Paynes Lane, Medbourne, Leics.

CONTINUING to put its unique stamp across its developments in Leicestershire, housebuilder Mulberry Homes has launched a bespoke Key Worker scheme to make moving easier and more affordable for those working in the public sector. This incentive is set to benefit a range of house hunters who are looking to get on or move up the property ladder, by offering up to a £500 contribution for every £20,000 spent towards a new Mulberry home. This can be used on additional upgrades and financial incentives, subject to the lending criteria. These could include a contribution towards Stamp Duty, a flooring package, legal, survey or mortgage broker fees paid or a specification upgrade. The all-encompassing incentive is available to staff from the following organisations: schools, hospitals, doctor’s surgeries, emergency services (police, fire and ambulance), local authority workers and armed forces personnel. To apply for the scheme, all staff will have to do is present their identity card or pay slip to the Sales Advisor at the development of their choice at the time of registering and identifying a home, prior to proceeding through to reservation. Ian Sadler, Managing Director at Mulberry Homes, said: “We’re very excited to be launching our bespoke Key Worker scheme, providing assistance for public sector personnel looking to move to a brand new Mulberry home. “As a developer that puts the community at the heart of everything it does, we wanted to find a way to further support people in and around our developments, and these public sector personnel are vital to the infrastructure of a community.”

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Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Lee Staniforth, Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Change of use from agricultural barn to mixed use Class D1 and D2 (wedding venue), erection of single storey rear extension to barn and erection of 6 self-contained holiday lodges – at Brooklands Farm, Billesdon Bypass, Billesdon, Leics. Mr Richard King (c/o Agent: Mathew bell, Staniforth Architects, The warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Demolition of light industrial sheds and erection of 4 dwellings with associated garages, driveways and landscaping – at Old Barn Farm, Welford Road, Husbands Bosworth, Leics. LE17 6JL.

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Development opportunity at Sam’s Stores, 114 Chapel Street, Ibstock, Leics. LE67 6HG COMPRISING a ground floor shop with five-bedroom living accommodation and large car park and gardens. Potential for residential development subject to planning. The shop and living accommodation could be converted to one large house, two large flats or a 7 bedroom HMO, subject to any required permissions. The owner has had numerous schemes drawn by an architect for the development of the carpark and gardens to provide- 4 flats and a bungalow, 4 semi-detached houses and a bungalow, 6 Self contained apartments. For sale BY AUCTION on 3rd September 2019 at Leicester City Football Club, King Power Stadium, Filbert Way, Leicester. Guide Price: £225,000+ Contact SDL Auctions on 0116 254 9654 or visit www.sdlauctions.co.uk

A SCHEME that has helped to revamp shopfronts in the city has won an award from the Federation of Small Businesses. Leicester City Council’s shopfront improvement scheme, which has seen shopfronts renovated and retail streets painted, won Best Small Business Friendly Initiative at an awards ceremony held recently by the local Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). As part of the scheme, shops on Leicester’s Saffron Lane have had their shutters covered with printed vinyls featuring photographs that reflect the history of the Saffron Lane area. These include views of the Saffron Lane estate under construction, an image of the number 24 bus that used to run in the area, and a picture of a steam train at the old Saffron Lane crossing. And in Welford Road, shops have been repainted in pastel colours, echoing an earlier successful similar scheme in Belgrave Road, where shops were painted in bright colours. Judges were impressed by the scheme’s success in improving the appearance of local areas for businesses and the whole community. FSB area leader and Leicestershire businesswoman Jenny Cross, of Cross Productions and Niche Magazine, said: “We were delighted to be able to highlight and share all of the good work being carried out by local authorities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and to present these awards to those activities which the FSB judges felt were the most ‘small business-friendly’. This event is all about sharing ideas and best practice, for the good of our local small business community.” City mayor Peter Soulsby said: “Shopfront improvement grants have long been one of the ways in which we support local small businesses. The shutter vinyls are a new idea and have proved very popular. “By investing in our neighbourhoods in this way, we can help to boost the confidence of local communities, smarten up streets and demonstrate our commitment to local enterprise. I’d like to thank the FSB for recognising our work with this award.” The scheme is a three-year regeneration programme that aims to support the growth of local businesses and improve the environment in retail areas. Funding comes from the city council’s retail area improvement scheme.

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Rutland County Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Ross Thain Architects, 20 Belton Street, Stamford PE9 2EF) – New dwelling houses – at Grange Farm Barns, Main Street, Thistleton, Rutland. Mrs Lesley MacCartney (c/o: America Lodge, America Lodge Lane, Brooke, Rutland LE15 8DF) – Proposed change of use from agricultural building to 2 dwellinghouses – at America Lodge, America Lodge Lane, Brooke, Rutland LE15 8DF.

NW Leics. District Gill Simkiss (c/o Agent: Mark Blood Building Design, Manor Farm House, London Road, Shardlow, Derby DE72 2GR) – Erection of new sports pavilion – at land at Lockington Lane, Hemington, Leics. Miss Sophie Wood (c/o Agent: North West Leicestershire District Council) – Demolition of 12 garages – at Cropston Drive Garages, Cropston Drive, Coalville, Leics. Mr & Mrs S Merchant (c/o Agent: Mrs Ellie Jones, MPC, 58 Spon Lane, Grendon, Near Atherstone, Warks. CV9 2PD) – Erection of up to 4 dwellings – at Springfield Farm, 39 Chapel Street, Oakthorpe, Swadlincote, Derby DE12 7QT. Mr S Anderson (c/o Agent: Housemartin Designs, The Carthouse, Charnells Court, Upperfields Farm, Main Street, Swepstone, Leics. LE67 2SG) – Erection of 2 detached dwellings – at land rear of 55 Mill Lane, Heather, Leics. Mr J Taylor (c/o Agent: John Pearson, JDP Architects, Manor Barn, Lullington Road, Coton in the Elms DE12 8EP) – Erection of first floor and second floor extensions to create 4 flats and alterations to ground floor – at 40 Market Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1AN. Mr Brooks (c/o Agent: Lewis de Pledge, Net Zero Buildings, 5th Floor, 114 Southampton Row, London WC1B 5AA) – Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of a single storey nursery building including office and ancillary buildings – at Willesley County Primary School, Packington Nook Lane, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 2QG.

A-levels are not the only path into construction WITH A-LEVEL students in receipt of their results, the National Federation of Builders (NFB) wanted to highlight that construction is the most exciting and innovative industry in the United Kingdom and it’s not just for those wanting to get their hands dirty! If you are still deciding your career path, the following facts may help you consider construction as the most rewarding and exciting of all your options.

Earning potential The average cost of training an apprentice in construction is around £22,000, typically paid for by the employer. The average cost of a degree is more than £28,000, typically paid for through a personal loan. On average, those who undertake an apprenticeship are likely to earn £3,729 more per year in their first job than those who have attended university, and over £100,000 more throughout their lifetime than other employees. According to The Guardian, the average salary in construction is £45,900.

Career opportunities Construction is a growth industry that delivers careers. Within the next two years, an estimated 150,000 new workers will be needed in construction. As construction is multi-disciplined there are many opportunities to gain transferable skills and achieve promotion, retrain, or change your career - either within or outside the industry. In the previous six years, there has been a 60% increase in women starting construction apprenticeships. After leaving university, over 90% of Construction and Built Environment (CaBE) students found jobs in their chosen area of study. There are many different ways to get into construction, for example, degrees, apprenticeships and T-Levels, but you could always go and speak to your local construction company. The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) delivers funding every year so that there are always opportunities to retrain or upskill; this includes access to very many short and long term courses.

Working Life The industry yields some great opportunities to work and live abroad. Many countries see construction as a desired profession and structure their visas to favour those with CaBE and construction qualifications. Construction careers are great if you want to work part-time or self-employed. Many do this to better manage their free, family, or learning time while benefiting from good wages. Small and medium sized companies (SME’s) train four in five construction apprentices and are the predominant rural employers, so everyone can access the industry.

Richard Beresford, chief executive of the NFB said: “From drone operators and bricklayers to land buyers and human resource managers, construction is the most inclusive career path out there and offers something for everyone. A-levels are a great way to start your construction career but it’s an industry that is open to all levels of experience and education. If you enjoy high wages, transferable skills, no two days the same and opportunities to work abroad, then construction is the right industry for you.” More information can be found at CITB’s GoConstruct Website or https://nationalcareers.service.gov. uk/

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Steel tubes IN BRIEF producer Semi-detached house gains at 380 Groby Road, Leicester LE3 9QB permission for new premises Development Properties

THE INSIDE and gardens require modernisation and there is excellent scope for further extension. For sale BY AUCTION on 3rd September 2019 at Leicester City Football Club, King Power Stadium, Filbert Way, Leicester. Guide Price: £135,000+ Contact SDL Auctions on 0116 254 9654 or visit www.sdlauctions. co.uk

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PLANS FOR a new industrial unit on a vacant site at The Enterprise Village, Old Dalby, have been approved by Melton Borough Council. The unit will act as Bro Tubes Limited’s new premises. The business needs to leave their current location in Thurmaston, Leicester in January 2020. The firm chose the site after a search for new premises did not realise suitable results, leading it to look at local development opportunities. The application site is a 2,850 sq/m plot. Bro Tubes Limited process, package and distribute welded mild steel tubes.

Land at Station Road Bottesford Nottinghamshire NG13 0EN Residential development land with full planning Residential development land permission for 4 residential dwellings. with full planning permission for 4 residential dwellings

At Station Road, Bottesford, Leics. NG13 0EN • Site of 0.97 acre • Planning Ref: 17/01549/FUL

Excluded Land

For Sale by Informal Tender

Closing Date: 16th October 2019 at 12:30pm For Sale

by Contact Michael Granger on Informal Tender 01664 897896 or mobile 07825 548573 Email: michaelgranger@grangersltd.co.uk October 16th 2019 12:30pm

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AUCTIONS Interior Design Tips September 2019 from David Wilson Homes

Tuesday 3rd September 2019 SDL AUCTIONS Leicester City Football Club, Keith Weller Suite, King Power Stadium, Filbert Way, Leicester LE2 7FL 11.30am start • Tel: 0116 254 9654 www.sdlauctions.co.uk

Oadby & Wigston Borough Dr Duncan Ralston (c/o: DFR Developments Ltd, The Hollies, 18 Saffron Road, Wigston, Leicester LE18 4TD) – Conversion of dwelling into 3 self-contained one bed flats – at 18 Saffron Road, Wigston, Leicester LE18 4TD.

Thursday 5th September 2019 SDL AUCTIONS The Pedigree Suite, Pride Park Stadium, Derby DE24 8XL 11.30am start • Tel: 01332 242880 www.sdlauctions.co.uk Tuesday 10th September 2019 BOND WOLFE Aston Villa FC, Holte Suite, Trinity Road, Birmingham B6 6HE 10.30am start • Tel: 0121 312 1212 www.bondwolfeauctions.com Thursday 12th September 2019 SDL AUCTIONS Aston Villa FC, Holte Suite, Trinity Road, Birmingham B6 6HE 10.30am start • Tel: 0121 233 5046 www.sdlauctions.co.uk Tuesday 17th September 2019 COTTONS Aston Villa FC, Villa Park, Birmingham, B6 6HE 11am start • Tel: 0121 247 2233 www.cottons.co.uk Wednesday 18th September 2019 KAL SANGRA SHONKI BROTHERS Leicester Racecourse, Oadby, Leicester LE2 4AL 5pm start • Tel: 0116 254 3373 www.shonkibrothers.com Wednesday 18th September 2019 JH Walter Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln LN1 1YW Tel: 01522 526526 Thursday 26th September 2019 LOVEITTS Village Urban Resort Hotel, Canley, Coventry CV4 9GZ 6.30pm start • Tel: 024 7652 7789 www.loveitts.co.uk Friday 27th September 2019 SDL AUCTIONS Nottingham Racecourse, Colwick Park, Nottingham NG2 4BE 11.30am start • Tel: 0115 958 8702 www.sdlauctions.co.uk

LEICESTERSHIRE developer David Wilson Homes is providing house hunters in the area with interior design inspiration to suit their own homes in the heart of Kibworth. BEM_Kibworth_Layton -12 DWEM - The Leicester City Football Club themed bedroom in Kibworth Following the launch of its newest development on Fleckney Road, the show homes are now available to view and are setting the latest interior design trends which can be easily applied to buyers’ own homes. The four bedroom Layton and Winstone style homes both use bold colours and subtle themes in each room to please the whole family in their new property. Kate Letteriello, Managing Director at Artspace Interior Design said: “The Layton consists of green and blue hues alongside pops of tan, burnt orange and terracotta to add warmth. There is an abundance of natural materials giving it an industrial, rustic edge but plenty of texture to ensure it looks homely and inviting. “We chose a consistent industrial theme running throughout this home with the use of raw, wooden and woven furniture as well as metal accents. These were chosen as they are on trend for 2019 and as the home is aimed at a young, modern family, this is the kind of style they would be able to relate to and be inspired by.” The football theme throughout one of the bedrooms brings more character to the house as it reflects the city the charm of Leicester. The Winstone style home is aimed at a more mature family through the use of luxury fabrics, rich tones and metallic gold accents. The property features an elegant colour palette consisting of pastel tones like soft pink and pale blue contrasted against richer, bolder tones such as mulberry. Located in the heart of Kibworth, the development is perfect for young families. It is a few minutes away from the centre of Kibworth and is ideal for parents as there are schools within walking distance.

Mr Scott Beardsmore (c/o: SB Building Supplies Ltd, 1B Cropston Road, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7BP) – Variation of Condition 7 of planning application 86/0128/8M to allow for a change of use from roofing merchant to builders merchant – at 50 Park Road, Wigston, Leicester LE18 4QD.

Blaby District Mr & Mrs Walker (c/o Agent: Philip Baumber, 50 Radmore Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0RQ) – Subdivision of house to create 2 independent dwellinghouses – at Honeysuckle Cottage, 23 Hinckley Road, Sapcote, Leics. LE9 4FS. Interserve Construction Ltd (c/o Agent: Planning and Design Group (UK) Ltd, Pure Offices, Lake View Drive, Sherwood Park, Nottingham NG15 0DT) – Erection of two storey school building as an extension to existing school (Countesthorpe Leysland Community College) and demolition of existing Leysland High School – at Countesthorpe Leysland Community College, Winchester Road, Countesthorpe, Leicester LE8 5PR.

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Homes England signs IN BRIEF Hecurl to develop 150 Detached house: The homes at Corby Station Gate House, Barton Development Properties

Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY

A DERELICT former Gate House and grounds with full Planning consent for a contemporary Eco Home with stunning views across Attenborough Nature reserve. The former 100 year old railway building stands alone within in a large plot and requires demolition to make way for a three bedroomed detached Eco Home. For sale BY AUCTION on 27th September 2019 at Nottingham Racecourse, Colwick Park, Nottingham NG2 4BE. Guide Price: £120,000+ Contact: SDL Auctions on 0115 958 8702 or visit www.sdlauctions. co.uk

Development Properties

IN BRIEF

Development opportunity at 18 Agard Street, Derby

18 Agard Road I Derby I DE1 1DZ

Indicative site photograph LIGHT industrial/business Planning property of 6,652 sq.feet Currently the premises has an approved The subject site/premises is located on Agard planning consent (ref: 09/18/01335) for Street close to the Law School. The area is with external car parking. dominated by residential in the form of student change of use to 32 student apartments

Location

A TOTAL of 150 new homes are on the way for people in Corby as the government’s housing agency Homes England reveals the sale of land next to Corby railway station to developer Hecurl. Hecurl, a joint venture between developer and investor Hector Newton and fund and asset manager Curlew will build 150 one and two bed apartments at the site, all of which will be available for private rent. It’s believed the development will be the first purpose-built scheme in Northamptonshire where 100 per cent of homes will be available for private rental. Work on the new homes is expected to begin by Autumn 2019.

including the erection of a 2-storey roof

Currently with approved extension and aplanning single-storey ground floor extension. consent (ref: 09/18/01335) for The property has had a planning refusal for the of existing building on site and change of use to 32 demolition student erection of 156 studio flats (ref: 07/17/00880). The vendor is currently in negotiations with the apartments including erection of aa renewed Planning Department to submit Description application for a student development circa two-storey roof extension and single 120 units on the site – further details available The site comprises an area of approx 0.3 acres upon request. and storey is currently occupied by B1 light floor extension. ground industrial/business property circa 6,652 ft² In addition to the above, the site has together with external car parking. opportunity for mixed use/private apartment The vendor is currently developmentin (STP). negotiations with the Planning Department to submit a renewed application for a student development circa 120 units on the site. Offers in the region of £1.5 million are sought. Contact Phil Daniels at FHP on 0115 908 2103 or email: phil@fhp. co.uk and private accommodation and is within walking distance of the city centre. In particular, the Cathedral Quarter and Derby (night circuit) are within close walking distance.

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Development Properties

Loughborough Bellfoundry

IN BRIEF Architects appointed

Commercial property at Parklands Connexion, Stanhope Street, Long Eaton, Notts. NG10 4QN

to help save UK’s last major bellfoundry

Mr Charlie Stringer (c/o: 207 Wilson House, Leicester Road, Ibstock, Leics. LE67 6HP) – Reserved matters application for the erection of 63 dwellings and associated infrastructure – at Parcel R26, Tweed Street, Lubbesthorpe, Enderby, Leics.

OPPORTUNITY to acquire a commercial investment, producing a net income of circa £31,000 p.a. but when fully let has the potential to produce circa £81,000 p.a. The building was formerly a school built in the early 1900’s which has been converted and fitted out to provide office facilities and day care facilities for over 50’s in the area. Externally, there is parking for circa 12 vehicles. The owner of the property has recently submitted a planning application for Change of Use to 13 apartments (12 x 1 bed and 1 x 2 bed apartments). The application will be available to be viewed on Erewash Borough Council Planning website Ref: 032252. For sale BY AUCTION on 5th September 2019 at The Pedigree Suite, Pride Park Stadium, Derby DE24 8XL. Guide Price: £275,000+ Contact: SDL Auctions on 01332 242880 or visit www.sdlauctions.co.uk

Site for 10 apartments and retail at 6373 Chilwell Road, Beeston, Notts.

63-73 Chilwell Road I Beeston I Nottingham I NG9 1EQ

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PLANNING consent has been granted by Location Broxtowe Borough Council (ref: 16/00867/FUL) for construction of a fourstorey buildingPlanning comprising Enquiries 4 ground floor retail units and 10 flats. The available site comprises approximately 0.065 acres, broadly flat and currently hoarded on each perimeter.

The site can be located at the closet sat nav reference NG9 1EQ. The site sits immediately on the Chilwell Road on the periphery of Beeston giving immediate access to the NET tram network and various local bus routes. The immediate area is characterised by independent retail, catering, bar and restaurant uses and is immediately adjacent to a site currently undergoing development being a proposed care/retirement home and Co-op convenience store under construction.

The site has planning consent from Broxtowe Borough Council, reference 16/00867/FUL for the construction of a 4-storey building comprising 4 ground floor retail units (Class A1) and 10 no. flats (Class C3). The above consent was granted 3 July 2017 and thus requires implementation by 3 July 2020. Copies of the planning consent and plans/elevations available from the selling agents or via the Broxtowe Borough Council website.

Any further planning enquiries direct to Broxtowe Borough Council.

Offers in the region of £425,000 are sought. Contact Phil Daniels at FHP on 0115 908 2103 or email: phil@fhp.co.uk

Hazelton Homes (c/o Agent: RDC, Unit 5, Twigden Barns, Creaton, Northampton NN6 8NN) – Outline application for residential development of 137 dwellings with associated access – at land off Hinckley Road, adjacent to Leicester Forest East Rugby Club, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester.

AN AWARD-WINNING architecture practice is gearing up to begin work to help save the UK’s last remaining major bellfoundry, located in Loughborough, Leicestershire. Oliver Caroe and Mark Hammond, architects and heads of Cambridge and London-based Caroe Architecture, will be using their team’s vast heritage experience working on projects including St Paul’s Cathedral and Kensington Palace in London, to spearhead the conservation plans for the much-needed development of the Loughborough Bellfoundry. Located in the heart of the town, the Loughborough Bellfoundry, also known as John Taylor’s Bellfoundry, has cast more than a staggering 25,000 bells since it was built in 1859; which are now ringing across the globe in destinations including Washington National Cathedral in the US capital, the National Carillon in Canberra in Australia, and Cape Town City Hall in South Africa. However, this important part of Britain’s industrial heritage could be lost forever due to the need of urgent repair work and a sustainable plan for the future. Caroe Architecture Ltd will play a major part in the fight to save the bellfoundry; designing proposals as part of the development stage in the project to restore the site to its former glory and ensure it is able to continue its legacy for years to come. The National Lottery Heritage Fund recently awarded the Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust, owners of the bellfoundry, almost £300,000 of Development Phase funding to allow it to work up the detailed proposals for its two Grade II* listed buildings. The project is also being supported by the Architectural Heritage Fund, which has pledged £30,000. Critical further funding is needed in order to be able to deliver the works. The Trust are hoping to secure final approval next year from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for a grant of £3.7 million to deliver the plans. However, in order to be eligible for this, the Trust must secure match funding of circa £1 million before the application is made. If the match funding is not raised, the project will cease. Oliver is one of the country’s most well-known conservation architects; with over 20-years’ specialist experience in conservation and sustainability of existing and historic buildings. He has particular expertise in the repairing of church buildings, from the medieval through to the Victorian. Since 2012, he has been the Surveyor of the Fabric to St Paul’s Cathedral – responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the cathedral and its buildings. Speaking about his appointment on the project by the Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust, Oliver said: “Mark and our team could not be more excited to get started. “The project is at a key stage of the mission to restore and sustain the bellfoundry, and we will relish the conservation challenge. It’s also about the creative journey to sustain all that is marvellous about the historic foundry, as well as fashioning new life and access to the craft for people who want to learn and get involved.”

Glen Parva JVLLP (c/o Agent: Andrew Ward, RG&P Ltd, Waterloo House, 71 Princess Road West, Leicester LE1 6TR) – Proposed residential development of 165 dwellings (Reserved matters) – at land off Cork Lane, Glen Parva, Leicester. Mr Charlie Stringer (c/o: 207 Wilson House, Leicester Road, Ibstock, Leics. LE67 6HP) – Reserved matters application for the erection of 63 dwellings and associated infrastructure – at Parcel R5 (2), Tay Road, Lubbesthorpe, Enderby, Leics. Mr R Coley (c/o Agent: Franklin Ellis Architects, 5 The Ropewalk, Nottingham NG1 5DU) – Demolition of 3 barn buildings – at Blaby Hall, Church Street, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4FA. Ms K Naish (c/o Agent: Edward Cooper Young Chartered Surveyors, 20 prince William Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 5GU) – Application to determine if prior approval is required for the demolition of 13 residential bungalows – at Kathleen Rutland Home, 117 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, Leicester LE3 3PF.

Risk management group acquires asbestos firm TESTING, inspection, and certification firm Lucion Services has acquired Askams Compliance Services, a provider of fullrange asbestos management, surveying, and testing. Lucion, which has offices in Lutterworth, is a multidisciplinary risk management group focused on hazardous materials, with a marketleading presence in the compliance market.

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Leicester Council’s £2.8m deal to buy 15 private homes in Beaumont Leys street

Residential Development Land Required in Leicestershire

COUNCIL BOSSES are set to spend nearly £3 million buying up 15 houses on the same Leicester street. Officials are working on a £2.8 million package to acquire the family homes in Pinewood Close – a cul-de- sac in Beaumont Leys. All of the homes are currently owned by Kettering-based company Family Housing Ltd. Two of the properties are empty but the others have sitting tenants renting them who would automatically become council tenants should the deal go ahead. There are 6,000 people on the waiting list for a council home in the city and mayor Sir Peter Soulsby is trying to increase the stock of homes available. Because most of the homes are occupied, the deal would add only two properties to the number in council ownership. He said: “We know that it doesn’t make a large number of homes available straight away but the tenants in them will at some point move on and then they will become available and can be re-let on the future so it is an advantage to have them in council control.” Should the purchase go ahead the homes would however become available to their tenants to buy at a discount under the Government’s Right to Buy scheme. However the council is to use money – some £870,000, it has got through the sale of its homes to help finance the deal. It says this money needs to be spent, otherwise it will go to the Government. The purchase is the latest in a series of moves announced by the council to try to provide more social housing. Sir Peter has also authorised a further £9.3m to be set aside to enable more properties to be purchased between now and December.

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Brick manufacturing output hits 10-year high The UK is manufacturing the highest number of bricks for the housebuilding, RMI and commercial sectors in over a decade according to experts at the recent Independent Builders’ Merchant Forum (IBMF) 2019, hosted by Ibstock. Nearly 100 representatives from the independent merchant sector gathered at the Forest of Arden Hotel in the Midlands for the ‘Best of British’ themed event to hear all the latest insights, developments and innovations in the sector. Simon Taylor, Builders Merchants – Director of Sales at Ibstock, commented: “In 2018, UK manufacturers produced over two billion bricks in total, which is the highest production output since before the recession hit in 2008. In 2019, the industry as a whole will be on course to manufacture 2.6 billion bricks as confidence continues to grow. This sustained growth over the last decade is extremely encouraging for the UK economy and everyone involved in the building sector. “The private housing sector continues to be a key driver of this growth, particularly with the Government committed to building hundreds of thousands of new homes each year and first-time buyer demand being enhanced with the Help to Buy scheme. Then there’s the strength of the RMI sector, which will continue throughout 2019 and beyond as the UK’s ever growing but aging housing stock will be continually in need of repair and maintenance.” Following key presentations from Ibstock’s senior team on the state of the nation, guests at the IBMF had the opportunity to hear about the company’s ongoing commitment to providing its customers with a first class service offering. This included the announcement that the business is investing over £25 million over the next few years to further enhance operational and manufacturing capabilities at some of its 38 sites across the UK, as well as make supply chain improvements like the introduction of E-scheduling tools and a new interactive product selector. Visitors to the event also had a first look at Ibstock’s complete new brand identity, which has been introduced to present a more consistent and coordinated brand across its product portfolio. This included walling solutions from Ibstock Brick and Ibstock Kevington, concrete roofing solutions from Forticrete and fencing, landscaping and building products from Supreme. Simon concluded: “The merchant sector is vitally important for Ibstock. Hosting the IBMF 2019 provided the ideal platform to discuss all the latest developments in our industry and look at ways of working together even better so we can all continue to capitalise on the growth opportunities available and share best practice. I’d like to thank all the merchants that attended and we look forward to continuing to work closely with them to take advantage of the increasing demand for bricks in the future.” For all the latest information from Ibstock, visit www.ibstockbrick.co.uk

Roofing contractor Avonside acquires Leicestershire firm AFTER recently acquiring Danescourt Roofing Ltd and welcoming Mid-Kent Roofing to the Group, roofing contractor Avonside has acquired BillSaveUK Housebuilding Insulation Division. Leicestershire’s BillSaveUK is an established insulation contractor for Britain’s housebuilders and specialises in Home Insulation, Loft Insulation, Cavity Wall Insulation, and provides energy efficiency advice. BillSaveUK’s insulation business, with its regional depots, staff and operational capability will remain in place under the leadership of Bill Rumble, who will run the Insulation Division on behalf of Avonside Group.

Residential developer required for multi-millionpound site in Lincoln

PROPERTY DEVELOPERS are being invited to table offers for an ambitious multi-million-pound housing development site in Lincoln. PPH Commercial is marketing 11.63 acres of prime canal side land on the Burton Waters development, which already has planning permission granted for 100 residential units Burton Waters is a mixed use residential and leisure development – centred around a purpose-built inland marina for over 200 boats. Originally commenced in 1999, it saw more than 140 acres of farmland transformed by building a modern lock system to link the marina to the nearby Fossdyke canal. Now the development is home to a range of amenities – including over 300 houses and apartments, restaurant and eating facilities, a residential care facility, a 20-acre residential park home and more. Planning permission was previously granted for a hotel to be built on part of the site and subsequently planning permission has been granted for one hundred residential units.

Blue for when we go grey:

How blueberries can help with ageing A NEW COLLECTION of articles published in The Journal of Gerontology have revealed how blueberries can help us to age well as they rank as one of the best fruits for their antioxidant activity. The studies show that consuming blueberries has been linked to reducing oxidative stress, a process strongly linked to ageing related diseases. The new articles are based on findings from the earlier San Francisco Symposium focusing on blueberries for successful ageing. As we get older, the risk of certain age-related diseases rises. These include Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, cancer, cardiovascular disease, cataracts, hypertension and type 2 diabetes. In addition to this, we are an ageing population. In 2015 there were 901 million people aged 60 years and over globally, and by 2050 this is predicted to surge to 2.1 billion or one-fifth (21.3%) of the global population. The latest research findings from The Journal of Gerontology indicate a number of ways blueberries can help with ageing: • Blueberries have been found to have ‘anti-inflammatory’ mechanisms with can help promote healthy ageing. • Emerging clinical trials suggest that blueberry-supplemented diets could improve flow-mediated dilation (arterial blood flow) which appears to be attributed to blueberry anthocyanins which give them their distinct colour • Other research suggests that blueberries could benefit memory in older populations, possibly due to their polyphenol profile.

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Miller Homes 2019 IN BRIEF Interim Results for Mixed use development the six months ended opportunity at 109109a Turnbull Drive, 30 June 2019 Leicester LE3 2JW

Development Properties FOR SALE

Mixed Use Development Opportunity

109-109a Turnbull Drive + Leicester + LE3 2JW

Sq Ft Retail & Stores A1,002 SUBSTANTIAL retail and stores property of 1,002 sq.feet. Planning permission (ref: 17/1003/FUL) has been granted for 2 self-contained apartments. (93.09 Sq M)

£225,000 for the Freehold

• Mixed use investment opportunity. • Planning permission for 2 selfcontained apartments. • Vacant Possession

Price: £225,000. Contact Andrew & Ashwell on 0116 254 1220 or visit www.andash.co.uk

Redevelopment opportunity at Former Southlands HOP, 21 Main Street, Long Eaton, Notts. NG10 1GU

VICTORIAN house with substantial late extensions on a site of 1.28 acres, within yards of the town centre. Southlands HOP is a former home for older people which closed in 2015. The buildings extend to approximately 1,268 sq.m (13,647 sq.ft). The property has conversion/ redevelopment potential for a variety of uses including residential, subject to planning permission. For sale BY AUCTION on 5th September 2019 at The Pedigree Suite, Pride Park Stadium, Derby DE24 8XL. Guide Price: £295,000+ Contact: SDL Auctions on 01332 242880 or visit www.sdlauctions. co.uk

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Financial highlights • 13% increase in core and joint venture completions to 1,684 homes (H1 2018: 1,493 homes) • 10% increase in operating profit to £77.8m (H1 2018: £71.0m) • Operating margin of 20.0% (H1 2018: 20.0%) • Return on underlying capital employed (ROCE) of 30.9% with c3,600 plots acquired in last 12 months • Forward sales at record levels of £368m and 7% ahead of last year Disciplined approach to land investment • 5% increase in owned landbank to 9,668 plots (Dec 2018: 9,174 plots) further supported by 3,308 controlled plots (Dec 2018: 3,350 plots) resulting in an overall consented landbank of 12,976 plots (4.1 years’ supply) • 7% increase in the strategic landbank to 18,591 plots (Dec 2018: 17,331 plots) Chris Endsor, Chief Executive, said: “Miller Homes has again achieved significant levels of growth, with volumes up 13% and operating profit 10% ahead in the first half of 2019. To have delivered an operating margin of 20% demonstrates the resilience of our regional markets and the Group’s disciplined approach to land buying and cost control. Customer demand has remained strong set against a backdrop of competitive mortgage rates but just as importantly an overwhelming need for Chris Endsor many of our customers to acquire a new home. As a further sign of our confidence in our regional markets, we invested significantly in land in the period, acquiring 12 sites at a cost of £94m. Our new Teesside region will be launched in the second half of this year, becoming fully operational from the start of 2020. The other key focus areas for the business remain customer satisfaction and employee engagement and in relation to both, we continue to perform strongly. Our customer satisfaction scores continues to exceed 90% and a recent employee survey has confirmed that 94% are positively engaged in the business.Our regional proposition, supported by significant land investment, excellent build quality and customer service delivered by a highly engaged workforce mean that we are on track to achieve 4,000 homes by 2021.”

Rugby Borough Old Laurentians Rugby Club (c/o Agent: Mrs Rebecca Walker, Chapman Design LLP, Lelleford House, Coventry Road, Long Lawford, CV23 9DT) – Proposed 3 new dwellings – at 31 Lime Tree Avenue, Bilton, Rugby, Warks. CV22 7QT.

Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Mr B Carroll (c/o Agent: Mr Chris Nash, 6 The Sycamores, Bedworth, Warks. CV12 0PN) – Erection of a pair of semi-detached dwellings including alterations to flat 63a – at 63-65 Regent Street, Nuneaton, Warks, CV11 4BL.

Corby Borough Mr James Richards (c/o Agent: Ben Hall, Isherwood McCann Architects, 6 Rose Park, Blaby Business Park, Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4BY) – Erection of a building for use as a builder’s merchant – at Centrix Park, Phoenix Park Way, Corby, Northants. Mr James Richards (c/o Agent: Ben Hall, Isherwood McCann Architects, 6 Rose Park, Blaby Business Park, Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4BY) – Construction of 2 new industrial blocks which are to contain a total of 10 units – at Centrix Park, Phoenix Park Way, Corby, Northants. Mr David Burns (c/o Agent: Mrs Julie Warwick, JMW Planning Solutions Ltd, 11 Bracken Drive, Wolvey, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 3LS) – Outline planning application for employment buildings – at Curver Way, Corby, Northants.

Builders’ merchant sales start to slow SALES AT UK builders’ merchants declined in the second quarter of 2019 – the first such fall in more than five years. The Builders Merchant Federation (BMF) began tracking members’ sales data at the start of 2014 and until now had only ever seen continued growth. However, latest figures show that total merchant sales for the Q2 2019 were down 1.2% by value compared to the same period last year. The month of June was particularly slow, with sales down by 8.1% year on year, albeit with one less trading day than in June 2018. It was not all downhill though, as there were fewer trading days in Q2 2019 than in Q2 2018. So although total second quarter sales were down, average sales per day were up by 0.4%.

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Aggregate Industries IN BRIEF ups the tempo with low Commercial property temperature asphalt at 15 Market Street, Development Properties

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Rushcliffe Sharon Vincent & Stephen Harding (c/o Agent: Mark Geraghty, HSSP Architects Ltd, Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PB) – Construction of 4 new dwellings to side and rear of existing dwelling – at Pathways, London Lane, Willoughby on the Wolds, Notts. LE12 6SX.

THREE STOREY Grade II listed office building set within the heart of Castle Donington town centre. There are dedicated car parking spaces in a shared car park to the rear of the property. The accommodation extends to just under 4,000 sq.ft in total which includes toilets on each floor and circulatory space. The main building is currently divided into fifteen separate offices but can easily be reconfigured into various combinations or opened up with the removal of stud walls. For sale BY AUCTION on 5th September 2019 at The Pedigree Suite, Pride Park Stadium, Derby DE24 8XL. Guide Price: £295,000+ Contact: SDL Auctions on 01332 242880 or visit www.sdlauctions. co.uk

Semi-detached house requiring renovation at 32 Aintree Close, Bedworth, Warks. CV12 8TQ

A VACANT three bedroomed semi-detached house requiring a full scheme of renovation and refurbishment. For sale BY AUCTION on 12th September 2019 at Aston Villa FC, Holte Suite, Trinity Road, Birmingham B6 6HE. Guide Price: £120,000+ Contact: SDL Auctions on 0121 233 5046 or visit www.sdlauctions. co.uk

Mr Jamie Richardson (c/o: Environment Agency, Trentside Offices, Scarrington Road, Nottingham NG2 5FA) – Construction of a two storey building to provide new incident response office accommodation and welfare facilities – at Environment Agency, Trentside North, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5FA.

WITH THE INDUSTRY under increasing pressure to use sustainable materials in road construction, Aggregate Industries has launched Superlow, a low temperature asphalt enabling quicker, more environmentally-friendly project completion. Specially formulated for use on highways and road infrastructure schemes, this range of asphalt is mixed at 20°C-40°C lower than hot mix asphalt. As it requires less energy to manufacture than conventional asphalt, Superlow ensures a lower carbon footprint. The launch of this innovative solution comes just a month after the UK became the first ever country to legally commit to cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to ‘net zero’ by 20501. Under the Construction Sector Deal set out last year, the UK has ambitious targets to halve emissions in the built environment by 2025, reduce the initial and whole life cost of a project by a third, and speed up the delivery of vital new build and refurbishment projects. To help contractors meet these objectives, Superlow offers a whole host of real time and cost benefits. For instance, it reaches trafficking temperatures quicker than conventional hot asphalt enabling earlier reopening of carriageways to the travelling public, resulting in less road occupation, less traffic disruption and reduced build cost. With the equivalent performance characteristics of hot mix asphalt, when it comes to workability, however, Superlow remains compactable for longer at lower temperatures. This allows more time for full compaction and, as a result, enhanced durability. It’s also longer lasting, as lower asphalt temperatures during production reduces binder ageing and enhances in service life expectancy. Reflecting Aggregate Industries’ commitment to safety, low temperature asphalt is much safer than conventional solutions as it reduces nuisance fuming and lowers the risk of burns from material handling. Jo Wilkins, Head of Business Development for Asphalt and Ready Mix Concrete at Aggregate Industries, said: “With contractors and clients under increasing pressure to meet the Government’s ambitious sustainability targets, often the first step will be specifying more environmentally-friendly construction materials. “That’s why we’ve developed Superlow, a new range of low temperature asphalts which have a lower carbon footprint than traditional asphalt. As with all our products, our in-house team of technical experts will work with customers to enable quicker and more cost-effective project completion.”

Gilbert & Hall Ltd (c/o Agent: Stewart Jackson, Becket Jackson Tompson Architects, 8 Eldon Chambers, Wheeler Gate, Nottingham NG1 2NS) – Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of 6 dwellings with associated parking, access and landscaping (Revised scheme) – at Le petit Champ, Widmerpool Road, Wysall, Nottingham NG12 5QW. Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre (c/o Agent: Bob Wormald, Wormald Design Consultants, 79 Marden Bridle Road, Burton Joyce, Nottingham NG14 5FS) – Erection of a two storey steel portal station building – at Great Central Railway Heritage Site, Mere Way, Ruddington, Nottingham NG11 6NX. 1NA Limited (c/o Agent: Bob Woollard, Planning and Design Group, Pure Offices, Lake View Drive, Sherwood Park, Nottingham NG15 0DT) – Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 9 dwellings (Resubmission) – at RO Royal British Legion, Nottingham Road, Gotham, Nottinghamshire. Mr Prowse (c/o: David Wilson Homes East Midlands, Unit 1a, Forest Business Park, Cartwright Way, Bardon Hill, Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 1GL) – Application for approval of matters reserved under application ref: 16/01881/OUT for the erection of 235 dwellings – at land north of Rempstone Road, East Leake, Nottinghamshire.

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A selection of lots available for sale in our September Collective Auction Tuesday 17th September 2019 at 6:30pm The Parklands Suite, Hinckley Golf Club, Leicester Road, Hinckley LE10 3DR Croft, Leicestershire

Guide price £150,000 - £170,000

Hartshill, Warwickshire

Guide price £90,000 - £110,000

Offering a very rare opportunity to acquire an established equestrian yard in a sought after area of south west Leicestershire. 8.42 acres or thereabouts. [Contact Atherstone 01827 721380]

A level parcel of permanent pasture extending to approximately 4.48 acres in total.

Nuneaton, Warwickshire

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A range of agricultural buildings set in approximately 0.6 acres.

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Hinckley

Guide price £5,000 - £10,000

Former access track between numbers 110 & 112 Westfield Road to what was once Jericho Farm which lay on the south side of the railway, via a level crossing. [Contact Atherstone 01827 721380] Atherstone 15 Market Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire CV9 1ET Ashby de la Zouch The Old Cottage Hospital, Leicester Road, Ashby de la Zouch LE65 1DB Rugby 7 - 11 Albert Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2RX

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UK construction contract awards are IN BRIEF up by 11% on July 2018

Development Properties Development opportunity at 275 Chellaston Road, Shelton Lock, Derby DE24 9EG

COMPRISING an individual and substantial detached bungalow with a proposal forDevelopment 275 Chellaston Road, Shelton Lock, 5 new detached houses Derby, DE24 9EG within the existing grounds. Offers Around £675,000

Site area of approx. 3,160 sq.yards. Planning ref: DER/05/1600583. Under the proposal, the existing property is to be retained. Offers around £675,000 invited. Contact Gadsby Nicholls on 01332 296 396 oe email: enquiries@ gadsbynichols.co.uk

AN EXCELLENT REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY, comprising an individual and SUBSTANTIAL DETACHED BUNGALOW, with a proposal for FIVE NEW DETACHED HOUSES within the existing grounds and enjoying a SITE AREA of approximately 2,650 sqm. (3,160 sq. yds.), under application code DER/05/1600583. Under the proposal the existing property is to be retained, and having the benefit of oil-fired central heating and extensive double glazing, the accommodation briefly comprises: -

INTERNALLY, wide Entrance Porch, Reception Hall, generous Lounge, separate Dining Room, Study/Bedroom Four, Inner Hall, Kitchen, Rear Porch, a further Three Bedrooms, and modern Shower Room. EXTERNALLY, extensive grounds, and detached garage. EPC E, 2018/2019 COUNCIL TAX BAND E.

Building plot at Thornhill Road, Littleover, Derby

A WELL-POSITIONED plot with planning permission (ref: der/10/17/01316) granted for a carefully designed three-bed detached home. Guide Price: £80,000. Contact: Hall & Benson on 01332 555 945 or visit www. hallandbenson.co.uk

THE VALUE of all construction contract awards in July 2019 was £5.1 billion based on a three-month rolling average, which is a slight decrease of 1.8% on June. However, yearly comparisons indicate that contract awards values in July 2019 were 11.0% higher than July 2018. In the three-month period ending July 2019, total construction contract awards were valued at £15.3 billion, which is an increase of 14% on the previous quarter and 13.8% higher than for the comparable quarter ending July 2018. The number of contract awards in July was 1,011, which is an increase of 38.5% on June and is also 3.7% higher than July 2018. Regional analysis shows that London was the leading region for contract awards in June with a 32.1% value share. The latest edition of the Economic & Construction Market Review from industry analysts Barbour ABI, highlights levels of construction contract values awarded across Great Britain. Analysis by sector shows that the largest share of contract awards in July was held by the residential sector at 39.9%. Commercial and retail was the second largest sector this month with 16.0% of contract awards and was followed by the industrial sector with a share of 13.6%. London was the largest region in July and was also the location for the 3 largest contract awards. The largest contract award for the month was in Southwark and was the Stoney Street Commercial and Office development which is part of the Borough Yards redevelopment and is valued at £300 million. Wandsworth was the location for the second largest contract award and was Nine Elms Plots B & D - valued at £276.4 million. The third largest contract award was also in the residential sector and was the £240 million fit-out contract for the Old War Office in Whitehall. Commenting on the figures, Tom Hall, Chief Economist at Barbour ABI said, “The planning pipeline continues to defy recent negative economic news. We have seen significant activity for contact awards across the UK for the past three months, with a 13.8% increase on the comparable quarter ending July 2018. Over the next three months, we will be rolling steadily towards the Brexit deadline which may impact figures as uncertainty once again sets in.” Download the full report here: https://ubm.io/2zg4wCw

Approval for 600-home development in Wellingborough PLANNING PERMISSION has been formally granted for a new development at Park Farm Way/Shelley Road, Wellingborough. The site will provide residents with a mix of high quality market, shared-ownership and affordable rented homes. The development will comprise of 600 properties, including provision for 180 affordable homes, education, health and sports facilities and dedicated open space.

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Breedon confident as profits grow BREEDON GROUP plc, the Leicestershire-based construction materials group, has announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2019. 30 June 2019

30 June

2018 Change

Revenue

£447.4 million

£378.4 million

+18%

Underlying EBIT†

£49.5 million

£42.0 million

+18%

Profit before tax

£39.5 million

£30.4 million

+30%

Underlying basic EPS†

2.03 pence

1.96 pence

+4%

Net debt

£343.7 million

£383.6 million

-10%

† Underlying results are stated before acquisition-related expenses, redundancy and reorganisation costs, property items, amortisation of acquisition intangibles and related tax items. References to an underlying profit measure throughout this announcement are defined on this basis. • 9.9 million tonnes of aggregates sold (30 June 2018: 9.3 million tonnes) • 1.4 million tonnes of asphalt sold (30 June 2018: 1.2 million tonnes) • 1.5 million cubic metres of ready-mixed concrete sold (30 June 2018: 1.6 million cubic metres) • 1.0 million tonnes of cement sold (30 June 2018: 0.9 million tonnes)

Highlights • An improved performance has been delivered across the business • The results benefited from a full six-month contribution from Lagan • The Group maintained strong cash generation • Leverage has been held at 2.0x EBITDA, post adoption of IFRS 16 • A healthy acquisition pipeline is in place • July has started well and the medium-term market outlook remains positive • The Board remains confident of meeting full year expectations Pat Ward, Group Chief Executive, commented: “We are pleased once again to be reporting an improved performance by the Group in the first half. The period began well, with benign weather in the first quarter and generally healthy demand for our products, particularly in England, Wales and the Republic of Ireland, somewhat offset by fewer large projects in Scotland. Our performance in the second quarter was adversely impacted by lower volumes in Great Britain due to a flat construction market, ongoing project delays and competitive trading conditions. However demand in Ireland remained robust. “Despite the near term uncertainties, July has started well and enquiry levels in Great Britain are encouraging, giving us confidence in a stronger second half. We have a healthy acquisition pipeline, the medium-term outlook for our markets is positive and the Board remains confident of meeting full year expectations.”

Council buys more private homes to meet need in city MORE private homes have been acquired by the city council, and a further £9.3m is to be set aside for future purchases to help meet demand for affordable housing in the city. A privately-owned block of flats that could house 33 people but has stood empty for two years is set to be the latest addition to the city council’s stock of council housing. City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby has authorised the purchase of The Leys at Upper Temple Walk, Beaumont Leys, for the sum of £1.2m. The Leys consists of 11, onebedroom flats and 22 bedsits. They will all be let to people in priority need on the council’s housing register. The City Mayor has also authorised a further £9.3m to be set aside to enable more properties to be purchased up to December 2019. This is in addition to around £7m that was earmarked for the purchase of homes and land where affordable housing could be created in June this year. This included around £2.1m from the sale of council houses under the Government’s Right to Buy policy. A further £8m has been spent on housing purchases since November 2018. Work is set to begin this autumn on the first phase of a city council project to build 370 new council homes in the city. This is part of the council’s plans to deliver 1,500 affordable homes over the next three to four years, including 640 more Extra Care supported living spaces. Money generated from the sale of properties under Right to Buy that is not spent by the council must be paid back to the Government with interest at 4% above the base rate. The Housing and Economic Needs Assessment carried out in 2017 showed that Leicester needs 786 new units of affordable housing every year to meet predicted demand.

Development Properties

IN BRIEF

Building plot adjacent to 7 Rectory Lane, Edith Weston, Rutland LE15 8HE Planning ref: APP/2010/1287. Owners state that the permission has commenced and the necessary inspection carried out by Rutland County Council. For sale BY AUCTION on 3rd September 2019 at Leicester City Football Club, King Power Stadium, Filbert Way, Leicester. Guide Price: £75,000+ Contact SDL Auctions on 0116 254 9654 or visit www.sdlauctions. co.uk

Development Site at Dairy House, Luke Lane, Brailsford, Derbyshire, DE6 3BY

LOCATED in the ever popular and sought after village of Brailsford, the site of circa 1.38 acres (STMS) has full planning permission (ref: planning reference 17/00015/FUL from Derbyshire Dales District Council) for a mix of 19 dwellings. The planning consent allows for the conversion of an existing barn into 6 properties and the development of 12 new build semi, terraced and detached properties as well as the refurbishment of the cottage currently present on the site. Offers in excess of £1.1 million are invited. Contact Bagshaws Residential on 01335 346677 or visit: www. bagshawsresidential.co.uk

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PLANS FROM Homes England for a residential development of up to 1,400 homes at Upton Lodge Farm on Weedon Road, Upton have been approved by Northampton Borough Council. A mixed use local centre including retail, healthcare and community facilities, is also proposed along with a new primary school, and areas of public open space. The application site consists of 70 hectares of predominantly greenfield land, currently used for agricultural purposes. A council document released ahead of the decision on the proposals on 30 July, says: “The development of the site for up to 1,400 dwellings forms a significant and vital component of the Borough Council’s 5 year housing land requirement

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