September 2020 Leicestershire Builder Magazine by Michael Wilkinson

Residential development Part of a 400-home development opportunity in Kibworth Work starts on new JAMES SELLICKS Estate Agents are offering for sale a bungalow on a 0.5 acre plot with planning permission (Harborough District Council ref: 20/00485/FUL) for demolition and erection of 2 new contemporary architect-designed houses.

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The property – The Acorns, Fleckney Road, Kibworth, Leicestershire – is situated close to the centre of the village. The Guide Price is £600,000. A purchaser’s pack is available on request, which contains all the planning information and the proposed plans of the new builds. For more information, contact James Sellicks on 01858 410008 or email: mh@jamessellicks.com Non-printing text please ignore

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BSP Consulting wins place on £10.4m EN:Procure Framework EAST MIDLANDS-BASED civil and structural engineering firm BSP Consulting has been appointed to a new £10.4m framework. The company has been selected on the EN:Procure Ltd Consultancy Framework, the specialist procurement arm of social housing consortium Efficiency North Holdings Limited, to cover civil and structural engineering contracts in both Yorkshire and Humber and the East Midlands. It brings to 15 the number of framework positions that BSP Consulting is currently appointed to. Business development director at BSP Consulting Jef Todd said: “BSP’s appointment to this framework is great news for the business. We have wide experience in the social housing sector and of working with many public sector organisations, so this framework is a perfect fit for our team.”

Representatives from Leicestershire County Council and Willmott Dixon on the site where a new school is being built in Ashby.Pictured from l-r Cllr John Coxon, Cllr Deborah Taylor, Nick Heath and Ryan Wilkes, from Willmott Dixon

A GROUND-BREAKING ceremony has taken place to officially mark work on an ambitious scheme that will see a new 210-place primary school built in Ashby de la Zouch. The state-of-the-art Holywell Spring Farm Primary School, in Burton Road, is being created as part of a new 400-home development being built in the area.The new school is estimated to cost in the region of £5.5m with funding from the capital building programme and section 106 contributions from developers. The new school is being built by construction firm Willmott Dixon.

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MANUFACTURING

Sharp decline for manufacturing activity but gradual recovery expected UK MANUFACTURERS reported that output volumes in the three months to July fell at a similar pace to the quarter to June, according to the latest CBI quarterly Industrial Trends Survey. However, firms expect output to begin to Rain Newton-Smith recover in the coming months, marking the first time that manufacturers have anticipated output to grow since the COVID-19 crisis hit. The survey of 356 manufacturing firms saw total new orders in the three months to July fall at their fastest pace since October 1980. Within this, domestic orders and export orders declined at record paces. The COVID-19 crisis continues to weigh heavily on investment plans, as the shares of manufacturers citing uncertainty about demand and cash flow-related concerns as factors to limit investment reached survey-record highs. But there are some early signs that the worst might be behind us. Business sentiment stabilised in the three months to July, following a survey-record plunge in April while export sentiment fell at a slower pace following a record decline last quarter. Investment spending for the year ahead is still planned to be cut back sharply, but to a lesser degree than in April. And total new orders and domestic orders are expected to pick up in the next three months, while export orders are anticipated to fall at a slower pace. Rain Newton-Smith, CBI Chief Economist, said: “Manufacturers continue to face extreme hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis. Output volumes continued to decline at a record pace, while total orders have fallen at their fastest rate since October 1980. “There are tentative signs of gradual recovery on the horizon, with firms expecting output and orders to begin to pick up in the next three months. But demand still remains deeply depressed. “The Government has provided vital support to protect manufacturing businesses and jobs throughout the crisis. But firms remain very concerned about their financial situation and their capacity to invest. It is crucial for the Government to consider how it can continue to support viable firms through this crisis.” Tom Crotty, Group Director at INEOS and Chair of the CBI Manufacturing Council, said: “The latest survey showcases the significant challenges that manufacturers have faced over the last three months due to the COVID-19 crisis. However, these results may prove to be a low point in the crisis, with manufacturers expecting output to grow for the first time since the pandemic hit.”

CBI RESPONDS TO LATEST GDP FIGURES ALPESH PALEJA, CBI Lead Economist, said: “This confirms the economic pummelling from the essential public health measures put in place to contain Covid-19. With people’s movement restricted over the second quarter, it’s unsurprising that sectors like hospitality, arts and entertainment felt the full brunt of lockdown. “Encouragingly, the economy grew in May and June, indicating that the early stages of a recovery are underway. Yet cashflow constraints are still biting hard for businesses, and with the pandemic not going away anytime soon, a sustained recovery is by no means assured. “The dual threats of a second wave and slow progress over Brexit negotiations are also particularly concerning, underlining the need for maximum agility from Government on both these issues, allowing a greater focus on the economy’s long-term future.”

£20 million in new grants to boost recovery of small businesses •

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Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government announces £20 million new funding to help businesses across England get back on track. Small and medium sized businesses in England can access grants between £1,000 - £5,000 for new equipment and technology and specialist advice Minister confirms new support while visiting businesses and local leaders across Cornwall

THOUSANDS of smaller businesses in England are set to benefit from £20 million of new government funding to help them recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government announced at the end of July.

Small and medium sized businesses will have access to grants of between £1,000 - £5,000 to help them access new technology and other Simon Clarke MP equipment as well as professional, legal, financial or other advice to help them get back on track. It comes on top of an unprecedented package of Government support to help businesses to recover, including the £2 billion Kickstart Scheme which will create hundreds of thousands of new, fully subsidised jobs for young people across the country, as well as £1.6 billion invested in scaling up employment support schemes, training and apprenticeships to help people looking for a job. Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government, Simon Clarke MP said: “We have always said that we would stand behind our businesses and communities as we rebuild following the coronavirus pandemic. This new funding does exactly that. “Businesses will be able to use these new grants to pay for the expertise, equipment and technology they need to adapt, recover and rebuild. “Small and medium sized businesses are the beating heart of communities; they provide employment and contribute significantly to local economies and we are determined to give them the support they need to continue to thrive.” This announcement builds on a £10 million package announced by the Minister last month to help to kickstart the tourism industry and support the visitor economy. The support will be fully funded by the government from the England European Regional Development Fund and distributed through Growth Hubs, embedded in local areas across England. Visit https://bizgateway.org.uk for more information.

Shepshed plot for three-bed house ALEXANDERS are offering for sale a single building plot on Leicester Road, Shepshed, Leicestershire. Detailed planning permission has been granted (ref: P/19/0468/2) for the erection of a three-bed detached family home with private gardens and off-road parking. Leicester Road The Guide Price is £110,000. Shepshed For more information, contact Alexanders on 01509 861222 or email: lbrsales@alexanders-estates.com

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LACK OF FUNDING COULD JINX THE HOUSING MARKET RECOVERY AND PLANNING REFORMS: Hilltop Credit Partners Leicester City

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Nico Properties Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr Sachin Parmar, Marrons Planning, Shakespeare Martineau, Two Colton Square, Leicester LE1 1QH) – Proposed scheme of 9 adaptable apartments for independent living – at 22A Staveley Road, Leicester LE5 5JT.

“Showing no signs of a lockdown fatigue, the housing market is enjoying a fantastic recovery with reports suggesting a growth of 15% in UK house prices by 2024.

Bricks Capital (c/o Agent: Mrs Kasia Borkowska, KKA, KKA Highpoint, 34 Highfield Street, Liverpool L3 6AA) – Conversion and external alterations to former hotel building to provide student accommodation (425 studio flats and 10 five-bed flats to accommodate 475 students), gym, café, creative workspace/ office, together with landscaping and loading bay – at Former International Hotel, Rutland Street, Leicester LE11 1SF. Mr Odedra (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects Ltd, Regent House, 7 Upper King Street, Leicester LE1 6XB) – Conversion of a residential dwelling into 4 apartments – at 6 Overton Road, Leicester LE5 0JA. Prosol Enterprises LLP (c/o Agent: Mr Alex Prowse, Astill Planning Consultants Ltd, 13 University Road, Leicester LE1 7RA) – Demolition of 4 buildings and construction of a building to provide 55 student studios and community space, construction of a building to house a security office, bin store and cycle store plus change of use and conversion of 2 buildings to provide 4 student studios – at land and buildings at rear of 100 Welford Road, Leicester LE2 7AB. Holbrook News Ltd (c/o Agent: RG+P Limited, Waterloo House, 71 Princess Road West, Leicester LE1 6TR) Change of use of unused retail storage to 2 studio flats – at 22 Victoria Avenue, Leicester LE2 0QX. Goodwood Community & Education Centre (c/o Agent: Dennis Dziko, Volta Designs, 7175 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ) – Proposed single storey outbuilding for use as community services, mortuary and funeral services – at Goodwood Community & Education Trust, Gamel Road, Leicester LE5 6TB.

“The market momentum has been boosted by Boris Johnson’s “build, build, build” speech and other announcements like no tax on homes priced £500,000 or less until March next year. Planning reforms can prove to be another shot in the arm for the housing market. However, all this early show of confidence could hit a major roadblock if housing developers fail to get access to development finance in a timely fashion. “A recent CBRE report shows how development finance availability in the UK has contracted since the COVID-19 outbreak with fewer lenders considering new opportunities and most focusing on their existing loan books. A potential second wave could further exacerbate this situation and funding may dry up even more. For a developer, this will mean reduced access to capital, likely increased costs due to involvement of different lenders since one lender will not stretch enough when it comes to providing funds required for the development.” “Access to development finance is set to get more crucial for housing developers as buyer preferences show drastic changes since the pandemic. The ongoing lockdown has radically changed the way Brits are wanting to live and work. This is especially true for city dwellers who want to venture outside the capital in search of more living space. To keep up with the changing demand, the housing developers are now trying to catch up with the developments “in the regions” and looking for development finance options to provide high-quality, affordable housing for such buyers. Lenders will therefore have to move away from the ‘safety’ provided by the London market, recalibrate their approach and diversify their books.” “No doubt the government is backing the sector and putting its weight behind, but it is equally important to not slip at this point and help developers grow when it is most needed. Even government organisations set up to provide funding like Homes England fail to make the flow of funds any easier. At Hilltop, we try to address this funding gap every day and our products reflect that. We have committed nearly £30m in the past nine months to fund experienced SME developers across the country and continue to remain cautiously committed to funding highquality assets and developers. We go that extra mile compared to the market at large, let alone high-street banks, and we also assist developers on the equity side too, thus providing a comprehensive one-stop solution.”

Older people left behind in proposed planning revolution RESPONDING to the Government’s recent planning white paper, Michael Voges, Executive Director of the Associated Retirement Community Operators (ARCO) said: “Whilst the Government claims to be “planning for the future” it appears to be a future in which older people do not feature at all, and the needs of an ageing population are entirely unplanned for. “These proposals entirely ignore the housing and potential care needs of 12 million older people. We call on the Government to give this issue urgent attention through specific policy commitments. “The greatest housing shortage the UK faces is of older people’s housing with care and we are falling further behind other countries. Older people do not have enough good options to downsize to where they can have peace of mind that their health and care needs will be met.”

Royal Town Planning Institute response to government’s proposed planning reforms THE CHIEF executive of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has responded to the publication of the government’s planning reforms, as detailed in its policy paper Planning for the Future. Victoria Hills, chief executive of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), said: “The policy paper published by the government today represents a massive change to the planning system. There are some major propositions contained within the document that will not only require the government to work hand-in-hand with the planning profession to implement, but will also demand some serious resourcing. “The RTPI will judge the success of these reforms on how successfully they tackle inequality, accelerate progress to net-zero carbon emissions, promote sustainable transport and answer the need for strategic planning. “It is, however, extremely encouraging to see recognition in the proposals of the importance of a local plan, quality design, community engagement and a plan-led approach. “We will be consulting widely with our members on these proposals and look forward to working constructively with the government to deliver sensible, realistic reforms that will ensure the high quality homes we need, and a sustainable, resilient and inclusive future for the UK. We must however not lose sight in the immediate term of the need to resource planning now so it can support the green recovery we all want to see.”

Harby plot BENTONS are offering for sale a single building plot at 4 Dickmans Lane, Harby, Leicestershire LE14 4BG. Planning (ref: 19/00878/FUL) has been granted for demolition of the current brick outbuilding and construction of a four-bed detached home offering 1,243 sq.feet of accommodation. The Guide Price is £140,000. For more information, contact Bentons on 01664 563892 or email: sales@bentons.co.uk

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Building and trades experience a v-shaped recovery

UK tradespeople maintain optimism despite pandemic uncertainty Benjamin Dyer, CEO of Powered Now, explains why the trade sectors are reigniting after COVID CONFIDENCE in short-term workloads has maintained British tradespeople’s own personal optimism despite the economic havoc triggered by the pandemic. A survey of over 1,300 tradespeople conducted by Travis Perkins, found half of the respondents believe their workloads will increase over the next two months. The lockdown saw small and medium-sized businesses struggle during the months of April and May. Many enterprises that could not adapt to the lockdown relied on the government’s initiatives to help them weather the storm. Whilst sales dropped off, new data from Powered Now shows that businesses in the trades are now experiencing a V-shaped recovery, post-lockdown. Based on the sales figures of 1079 SMEs, which includes Plumbers, Electricians, Handymen, Gas Engineers and many more, trade sectors are seeing that sales figures are returning to pre-lockdown levels. Aligned with the most recent PMI Construction Index data, output in the construction sector during the month of July was over double that recorded in the month of May.

2019 vs. 2020 January 2019 - £6.3m January 2020 - £6m February 2019 - £5.7m February 2020 - £6.8m March 2019 - £6.6m March 2020 - £7.3m April 2019 - £6.2m April 2020 - £3.4m May 2019 - £6.4m May 2020 - £4.7m June 2019 - £5.9m June 2020 - £6.3m

Benjamin Dyer, CEO of Powered Now, has provided his insights as to why the trades are recovering so quickly.

• Legislation breathing life “Legislation and regulation is strangely helping the market recover. Any business involved in mandatory checks or maintenance is seeing a huge rebound. “Heating engineers are carrying out landlord gas safety checks at vast rates. It’s not surprising, these are legally required checks.” • Not just a one-off “The Chancellor’s announcements have really breathed life into the property market. The Stamp Duty holiday has woken the industry back up, which has given a welcome boost to trades companies. “Secondly with supply chains now beginning to recover existing projects, many of which are now over time and budget, can be completed. The answer to this has been in many cases to simply throw more resource at it.” • Stamp Duty holiday prolonging bounce back “We are not seeing any signs of of the bounce-back slowing down, in fact we are predicting it to continue into the Spring of 2021. The slowdown has created a huge project backlog, many of these projects were agreed before the pandemic. “As we move into Autumn the traditional indoor jobs always take priority, this is especially true for heating and plumbing firms as well as electricians, painters and decorators. With the Stamp Duty holiday coming to an end in March we are also predicting a huge homeowner panic to get houses up to scratch for sale.” • A happy ending to 2020 “We are cautiously optimistic for the reasons stated here, however the threat of a second wave is always around the corner. We believe this second wave anxiety is actually helping to drive the market. “Housebuilding took a real hit during the pandemic, however with larger demand than available properties we are hearing that delayed projects are finally coming back.”

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£20m Getting Building Fund awarded to key Leicestershire infrastructure projects Rykie Properties (c/o Agent: Andrew Lennard, Perfect Planning Architectural Services Ltd, LSC, Phoenix Yard, 5 Upper Brown Street, Leicester LE1 5TE) - Notification of change of use from shop (Class A1) to two self-contained flats (2x1 bed) (Class C3) – at 17 Beatrice Road, Leicester LE3 9FH. VKAP Investment Ltd (c/o Agent: John Hackman, The Drawing Room (Architects) Ltd, 130 Moat Street, Wigston, Leicester LE18 2GE) – Proposed demolition of existing redundant warehouse/storage unit and erection of 2½ storey development comprising 7 one-bed apartments – at 17 Lothair Road, Leicester LE2 7QE. Veema UK Ltd (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects Limited, Regent House, 7 Upper King Street, Leicester LE1 6XB) – Demolition of the existing surgery and erection of replacement buildings accommodating 6 two-bed and 1 one-bed apartments with parking and bin storage – at The Surgery, 612 Saffron Lane, Leicester LE2 6TD. SB Management Limited (c/o Agent: Andy Rushby, Assent Planning Consultancy Ltd, Unit 12A, Railway Sawmills, Burbeary Road, Huddersfield HD1 3UN) – Demolition of industrial building and erection of a hotel, plus the refurbishment of an industrial building to provide a mixed use development to include a children’s play area, indoor bowling alley, conference & banqueting suite, a hostel and 9 residential units – at Kapital Buildings, Charter Street, Leicester LE1 3UD. Mr Mohamed Naster (c/o Agent: Bernard Taruvinga, Kunstler Design Architect, 31 Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1RE) – Erection of a new building to house 2 self-contained flats – at 72 Meadowsweet Road, Leicester LE5 1TP. Tang Developments Limited (c/o Agent: CPMG Architects Limited, 11-23 Warser Gate, Nottingham NG1 1NU) - Demolition of existing buildings. Construction of six storey building comprising of 4 cluster flats (48 student bedrooms) and 13 x 1 bed student studio flats (Sui Generis), communal area and amenity area – at 9-11 Marble Street, Leicester LE1 5XD.

THE LEICESTER and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership Ltd. (LLEP) has received £20 million from the government’s Getting Building Fund which will be allocated to four key infrastructure projects. On 30 June, Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined plans to “get Britain building again.” The proposals put forward form what he termed a “new deal” for the UK economy, with infrastructure projects at its centre and a national budget of £900 million The LLEP allocation of funding was £20 million to be allocated to “shovel ready” projects within the LLEP’s existing project proposal pipeline which were in line with economic priorities and which would also contribute to the post-COVID economic recovery. Following an appraisal process, the LLEP Board of Directors recommended that the following projects should be funded, and this has now been confirmed by government:

Margaret’s Regeneration Gateway (£10.5m) The scheme will provide: essential public realm infrastructure to support a new community in this part of the city; high quality connections between development sites and the city centre; and regeneration stimulus in the form of a renewed bus station at the heart of the area, which will indirectly accelerate the delivery of stalled sites.

SportPark Pavillion 4 at Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park (£6m) The scheme will provide: 2,000 sqm of new floorspace, which will support the creation of 165 jobs, and a further 157 jobs in the wider economy; and stimulation of demand to bring sports-related businesses to the region, which will play a role in realising the ambition to create a global sports hub.

J23 M1 A512 Access Improvements (£1.8m) The scheme will provide: an upgrade of 2.5km of single carriageway road to dual carriageway; the remodelling of five A512 junctions and improvements to M1 junction 23; access to a significant new area for housing and economic development; and improved access to Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park, which will aid delivery at the science park and benefit the wider economy.

Artist’s impression of SportPark Pavillion 4

Charles Street Transport Hub (part) (£1.7m) This scheme will: create strong links between the railway station and Leicester’s two bus stations, which will assist with sustainable travel into and across the city; create a gateway Artist’s impression of new St Margaret’s Bus Station from to the city centre that will enhance Burley’s Way important links to the Cultural Quarter regeneration area; improve access to work, leisure and tourist destinations across the city centre; make improvements to Leicester’s public realm. The four projects were chosen based on their impact on the region’s economic growth, both in the short and longterm, and their strategic fit to current economic priorities.

Nailstone development site ALEXANDERS are offering for sale a residential development site at Main Street, Nailstone. The one-acre site has planning permission (ref: 18/01288/FUL) for 6 dwellings, comprising 4 barn-style family homes and 2 cottages. Offers in the region of £700,000 are invited. For more information, contact Alexanders on 01455 2911471 or email: mbsales@ alexanders-estates.com

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RICS UK Construction & Infrastructure Market Survey, Q2 2020

Khodiara Brothers (c/o Agent: Mr Faizal Osman, 13 Architectural Consultants Ltd, 8 Coplow Avenue, Evington, Leicester LE5 5WA) – Demolition of pumping station and construction of 6 houses, with parking and cycle store – at Electricity Sub Station 7 land near 425 Goodwood Road, Leicester LE5 4NX. Mr Rupesh Patel (c/o Agent: Mr Tulesh Vaja, 21 Houlditch Road, Leicester LE2 3FF) – Conversion of landlords living area to 4 flats – at 55 Copdale Road, Crown Hills, Leicester LE5 4FF. Mr Sachin Patel (c/o Agent: Paul Thurlby, Gordon White & Hood, Unit 4b, Fir Tree Lane, Groby, Leicester LE6 0FH) – Change of use from offices to residential accommodation of 4 flats – at 83A London Road, Leicester LE2 0PF. Mr Arshpreet Singh (c/o Agent:Mr Ravi Panesar, RP Design Limited, 33 Launde Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 4HH) – Change of use from residential dwelling to 3 selfcontained flats plus erection of two-storey side and single-storey rear extensions – at 40 Brookdale Road, Leicester LE3 6PU.

Charnwood Borough Mr Ashley Stevenson (c/o Agent: Landmark Planning Ltd) – Conversion of existing dwelling to 4 self-contained flats plus singlestorey extension to rear – at 67 Toothill Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 1PN. Mr S Nair (c/o Agent: Hayward Architects Ltd) – Creation of 2 apartments including the addition of a pitched roof with three dormer windows (Revised scheme) – at 17 The Nook, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7AZ. Skillman Investments LLP (c/o Agent: Marrons Planning) – Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 52-bed student accommodation scheme with associated landscaping – at The Former Druid Arms, Pinfold Gate, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 1BE. Mrs Claire Linley – Erection of 68 dwellings following demolition of 62 Iveshead Road, to include associated vehicular access, open space, landscape and drainage (Revised scheme) – at 62 Iveshead Road, Shepshed, Leics. LE12 9ER.

Government intervention benefits infrastructure, but East Midlands construction needs a little more attention • • • •

Construction and infrastructure workloads fall across all market segments in Q2 as market confidence, as measured through the survey in over a decade Labour shortages, finance including local authority spending, and shortage of materials impeding activity Fall in private housing workload ends run of eleven years of positive momentum RICS suggests new land classification of Amberfield to address multiple industry concerns

WORKLOADS across the East Midlands have slipped to the lowest levels since the financial crisis according to the Q2 2020 RICS UK Construction and Infrastructure market survey. Anecdotal commentary from respondents suggests that labour shortages, some due to furlough, and difficulties in acquiring materials through the supply pipeline are causing projects to stall. To gauge the impact of Covid-19 and subsequent lockdowns, the Q2 survey gathered additional data on project delays, productivity and bids coming in below cost. Significantly, 80% of the survey contributors noted that projects have been put hold across the UK with only 23% of contributors believing that projects which are currently on hold are likely to restart imminently. Anecdotal evidence suggests some projects are retendering due to costs. In Q2 2020, 32% of contributors reported a decline rather than rise (net balance) in headline workloads, as they slipped across all areas covered by the survey*. As anecdotal evidence supports that council spending has declined, the East Midlands saw public housing workloads fall to their lowest level since the survey records began and other public works dipped to levels not seen since 2011. Despite the commitment to infrastructure and housing projects being very apparent by Government, for the first time since 2011, there was a decline in infrastructure workloads with 9% more contributors reporting a fall (as opposed to a rise) during Q2. Private housing workloads also tumbled this quarter to their lowest level since Q4 2009. The RICS market confidence indicator, a composite measure of workloads, employment and profit margins expectation for the coming twelve months slipped lower this quarter. Within this, profit margins are expected to decline in the year ahead with a net balance of -36% of contributors anticipating a fall. Looking ahead, regional respondents are more optimistic for the year ahead as they anticipate growth in workloads, particularly in public and private housing sectors. Once again, financial constraints were cited as the most significant impediment to market activity with 70% of contributors taking this view. However, both labour shortages and material supply chain uncertainty were also cited in a high proportion of the anecdotal feedback. 63% of the survey contributors also noted that shortage of materials were posing a significant challenge to output. Simon Rubinsohn, RICS Chief Economist, comments: “A weak Q2 survey was only to be expected given the impact of the pandemic

on the construction sector. Slightly more ominously, forward looking indicators are also still fairly cautious, apart from the infrastructure sector which should benefit from recent government initiatives. However, it is important to recognise that more timely announcements around Permitted Development Rights and the planning system (both came after the survey closed) should in all probability provide a welcome lift to expectations around private housebuilding, notwithstanding the uncertain macro environment. “Although for the time being, the signs that tenders are not consistently coming in significantly below cost estimates is encouraging, the hit to productivity evident in responses to the survey is more worrisome and if current work patterns need to be sustained for the foreseeable future, there will inevitably be cost implications.” Hew Edgar, RICS Head of UK Government Relations, added: “While the survey shows the inevitable impacts of Covid, it also cites barriers to construction that could be removed with a bit more impetus and innovation from Government. “The RICS medium to long term housing report and recommendations, for example, underlines our past suggestion

of a new land classification of Amberfield**. ‘Amberfield’ is ready to go land, identified by LA’s and communities as favourable for development in line with local needs. It would reduce costs for developers including local authorities, and enable SMEs and self/custom builders to generate homes at speed. Lifting this particular barrier, could even be some way to being that mythical silver bullet as it would address multiple concerns cited in the survey including planning delays and the drop in housebuilding, as well as spawning activity in the supply chain and thereby easing materials shortages. “We’d also like to see further support for modular housing, which has the potential to be a star contributor to activity, with the added bonus of positively impacting green targets and product quality. “Construction and Infrastructure need a further boost from Government through long term capital investment, support for innovation, and continued streamlining of planning as the sector battles Covid. It is reassuring that the Government recognises the impact of fiscal stimuli and the role that planning can play in kickstarting recovery, but it must do more.”

Castle Bytham plot SHOULER & SON are offering for sale a single building plot with planning permission (South Kesteven District Council ref: S19/0978) for a two-storey dwelling and garage. The rectangular plot – at Station Road, Castle Bytham, Lincs. NG33 4SJ – has a maximum width of 37.5m and a maximum depth of 19.5m, and has open views over countryside to the front. Guide Price: £160,000- £170,000. For more information, contact Shoulers on 01664 410166 or email: housesales@shoulers.co.uk

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Block of flats for sale in Leicester: £1.299m

AFFORDABLE HOUSING “NOT A PRIORITY” IN NEW PLANNING REFORMS THE PLANNING REFORMS announced by the government last month have divided opinion, but what do they mean for social housing? Emily Danson, a specialist residential development lawyer at top 200 law firm Roythornes Solicitors, looks at the potential impact.

BARKERS Estate Agents are offering for sale a block of 10 self-contained flats at Springfield Road, Leicester LE2 3BA. The accommodation comprises 2 one-bed flats and 8 studio flats and generates a rental income of £54,084 per annum. The asking price is £1,299,000. For more information, contact Barkers on 0116 270 9394 or email: queensroad@barkers1985. com

10-bedroom detached house in Birstall: £1.85m+

“Build, Build, Build” were Boris Johnson’s recent words and the sentiment is echoed in new draft laws which are intended to encourage housing development - or so it seems on the face of it. However, the proposals announced on 6th August have caused division, with some claiming they are long overdue and necessary with others branding them a developers’ charter.

Emily Danson

What are the key takeaways of the proposals? As part of these new proposals, available land throughout England will be allocated a ‘growth’, ‘renewal’ or ‘protection’ status. New homes, schools and hospitals could be automatically permitted on land with a ‘growth’ status and permission in principle could apply to land with a ‘renewal’ status. The intention is to fast track development proposals that follow agreed design criteria. In addition, some of red tape that often delays the process is expected to be cut and local authorities could face sanctions if they fail to hit housebuilding targets. Earlier this year, it was estimated by a BBC Housing Briefing that the UK housing gap – the difference between the available housing stock and number of houses needed - was around one million. It was also estimated that it would take 15 years to close this gap, based on existing build rates. One of the biggest issues with the housing gap is the availability of affordable homes, particularly for young buyers, so will the new proposals really ease these issues?

How will the planning reforms help the affordable home sector?

FINE & COUNTRY Estate Agents are inviting offers over £1.85 million for Holly Hayes, a substantial 10-bedroom property, located in a private setting on a plot of just under 2 acres. A unique mix of character and contemporary style, this Birstall house provides over 6,200 sq.feet of internal accommodation. For more information, contact Fine & Country on 0116 296 7777 or email: leicester@ fineandcountry.com

So far, it seems that affordable housing delivery is not a key priority. It has been argued that affordable housing has been forgotten and that new affordable housing delivery could face extinction. The intention is that the current Section 106 Agreement requirements and Community Infrastructure Levy will be replaced with an alternative charge and a fixed proportion of affordable housing. At the very least, it is currently unclear how affordable housing could be significantly increased, or even maintained, if the Section 106 Agreement obligations are removed given that Section 106 requirements are often a key factor in affordable housing provision within new developments. There has been the suggestion of a consultation for developers to make affordable housing levy payments or the ability for local authorities to purchase affordable housing at a reduced price, but detail is limited at best. Further details on the affordable housing delivery proposals are needed as it is not currently clear how these proposals will work. It may be that more affordable housing will be delivered but this remains to be seen. Assuming there can be a fair balance of housing - particularly affordable housing - and quality delivery, it seems unlikely that the proposals will be a quick fix. A dramatic change is therefore needed in order to create meaningful moves to reduce the national housing shortage. However, this should not be at a cost to the quality of new homes or the availability of affordable housing.

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“WE NEED NEW COMMUNITIES NOW, MORE THAN EVER” SAYS STUART PENN, REGIONAL MANAGING DIRECTOR, LOVELL PARTNERSHIP housing specialist Lovell has made an important contribution to preliminary results for the half year, released today by parent company Morgan Sindall Group plc, the construction and regeneration group.

Plans revealed for £16m hotel, hostel and apartments scheme in Leicester city centre

Stuart Penn, Regional Managing Director at Lovell

Morgan Sindall Group plc delivered results for the half year to 30 June 2020 which were unsurprisingly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with adjusted profit before tax down 57% to £15.7m and revenue down 4% to £1,363m. Importantly, however, the Group’s balance sheet remains strong, with average daily net cash in the period increasing to £153m and period end net cash of £146m. With its secured workload up 5% to £8.0bn, the Group is confident of future success and growth. In the period, Lovell revenue was down 31% on the prior year to £165m. While the first quarter revenue was up 11% on the prior year, the second quarter fell significantly by 60% due to 93% of sites being temporarily closed at the peak of lockdown. Operating profit is at £3.0m reflecting the additional costs and lower unit completions from COVID-19. The second half is expected to see higher levels of construction activity across its sites and higher unit completions, with profit for the full year expected to be up towards its prior year result. In addition, increased investment in existing developments is expected and based upon the current profile, the average capital employed for the full year is expected to be c£165m. Lovell regional managing director, Stuart Penn says: “As we announced our year end results back in February we could not have anticipated the deep and sudden impact of COVID-19. As we emerge from the pandemic, the strategy we put in place at the start of this year to work with leading housing associations and local authorities in long-term, trusted partnerships remains unchanged. “While our construction sites were temporarily suspended during the pandemic, we worked closely with clients and partners to ensure a successful restart under new, safe working practices. The need to build affordable homes and establish new, vibrant communities has never been more relevant, it is our wide-ranging expertise and trusted relationships that will ensure the much-needed homes across the region will continue to be built this year. What COVID-19 has reinforced is that ‘community’ is more relevant today than ever before and we have a duty to ensure the homes we build with our partners enable families to thrive and new communities emerge.”

City centre property with potential for conversion STURGIS Snow & Astill are offering for sale an attractive and prominent city centre commercial building with potential for residential conversion, subject to planning. The 2,702 sq.ft. property – 5 Bowling Green Street, Leicester LE1 6AS – is currently in use as offices. Subject to planning, the property lends itself to other uses, including A2 and potential residential conversion to the upper floors. Offers in the region of £350,000 are invited. For more information, contact Sturgis Snow & Astill on 0116 255 5999 or email: info@sturgis-snowandastill.co.uk

A NEW 100-ROOM hotel, bowling alley, indoor play area and conference and banqueting suite is being planned for Leicester. Developers want to redevelop the Kapital Buildings close to the Burleys Way flyover, on the northern edge of the city centre, under £16 million regeneration plans. SB Management Ltd have lodged plans for the scheme with Leicester City Council which also includes nine rooftop flats. The distinctive building, that dates back to the late 1950s, is currently home to a textile factory with 87 staff, which would be relocated to more modern premises in the city. There is also a function suite. The developer hopes to remodel the interior of the northern section of the building turning it from office and workshop space to a mixed leisure complex with parking on the ground floor. They also want to knock down the southern part of the building – now used as storage space – to make way for the six-storey hotel which would employ more than 30 staff. There would be a new multi-storey link between the two buildings. Documents submitted to the council say the indoor children’s play area and bowling alley would create some 36 jobs with a further 15 jobs in the new conference and banqueting centre. A separate lower-cost budget 40 room hotel is also planned within the complex creating some 25 jobs where guests would pay for cut price accommodation with shared facilities.

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Parkers of Leicester Ltd (c/o Agent: Mather Jamie Ltd) – Erection of 7 dwellings with landscaping plus new vehicular access – at 23 Main Street, Woodthorpe, Loughborough, Leics. LE12 8UG.

THE GOVERNMENT must use the forthcoming Budget to bring forward greater investment in the construction sector to help boost jobs and activity, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Mr Patel (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects Limited) – First floor side extension and change of use from commercial and dwelling to 2 two-bedroom flats – at 52 Wanlip Avenue, Birstall, Leicester LE4 4JR. Jelson Limited - Erection of 5 dwellings with variation of condition 2 of planning permission P/18/2058/2 – at Saley Close, Shepshed, Leics. Mark & Liam Schofield (c/o Agent: Brian Dearlove Partnership) – Erection of detached building for student accommodation (6 onebed apartments and 2 four-bed apartments) with associated parking – at Westfields, 192 Ashby Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3AG. Homescape Developments Ltd (c/o Agent: Plainview Planning) – Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 4 dwellings – at Staverton House, 1580 Melton Road, Queniborough, Leics. LE7 3FN.

Blaby District Mr David Miles (c/o Agent: Landmark Planning Ltd, 10 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Erection of 3 detached dwellings with parking (Revised scheme) – at 106 Sports Road, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8AJ. Mr Liam Lloyd (c/o Agent: Phil Rowland, Landmark Planning Ltd, 10 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Redevelopment works to 85 Sports Road, plus the erection of 6 one and a half storey detached bungalows and a new vehicular access – at land to the rear of 83, 85 & 87 Sports Road, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8AN. Mr Lewis (c/o Agent: Chris May, Howes Percival LLP, 3 Laversall Way, The Osiers Business Park, Braunstone Town, Leicester LE19 1DX) – Residential development of 9 dwellings with landscaping, access and drainage – at land to the north of Roundhill, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester.

A SPECIALIST interior fitout contractor based in the Midlands has recorded the highest annual revenue in its 123-year history. The record-breaking annual results of EE Smith Contracts Ltd reveal activity has grown by over 50 per cent over the 12 months to March 2020 to over £50 million. The business, which has nine sites spread over Percy Road and Morris Road on the Clarendon Industrial Estate in Leicester, employs 300 staff and up to 375 agency staff to work on its specialist joinery and

From the left: Mike Collis (Investor Director), Richard Hollingsworth (Commercial Director), Dan Cashmore (Contracts Director), Ian Lawson (Non-Executive Chairman), Neil Bottrill (Managing Director), John Richardson (Production Director) and Neil Simpson (Finance Director) of EE Smith Contracts Ltd

interiors contracts. The best ever year for EE Smith Contracts Ltd follows its success in securing work at multiple prestigious developments, including The Londoner for Edwardian Hotels London in Leicester Square.

This is in response to ONS construction data published today which found that output fell by 35% in the second quarter of 2020, driven by record falls in new work and repair and maintenance. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “The Government must use the forthcoming Budget to invest in our housing stock, both new builds and improving our existing buildings. This will support recovery in the construction industry and create jobs. Construction output plummeted during the coronavirus lockdown, contributing to the UK officially entering a historic recession during the second quarter of this year. While we know that the industry is slowly recovering, output is struggling to regain pre-coronavirus levels. The Government must prioritise bringing forward planning reforms and investing in local authority planning departments to help house builders start building out new sites swiftly. Investment in construction apprenticeships is also important, as this will create jobs for young people in a sector that has historically struggled with skills shortages.”

Development site in Barwell for sale BY AUCTION SDL Property Auctions are offering The Barrack House, The Barracks, Barwell, Leics. LE9 8EF at their September National Online Property Auction on 24th September 2020, starting at 10.30am. This substantial development site has full planning permission for a total of 17 houses and apartments. The Guide Price is £385,000+ For more information, contact SDL Auctions on 0800 046 5454 or visit the website at www.sdlauctions.co.uk

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MKM Appoints New CEO IT IS WITH great delight that MKM have appointed Kate Tinsley as the new Chief Executive Officer. Kate has worked in the construction sector for over 20 years, with her most recent role being that of Divisional Managing Director of Ibstock Clay. Kate was also on the Ibstock Plc board. Prior to this, Kate was with the Grafton Group for 7 years where she held senior finance and operational roles, most notably that of CEO of the Buildbase group of companies. Kate is also a Non-Executive Director of the FA. Bain Capital invested in MKM in 2017 attracted by the exciting growth potential of the business and has been working with David Kilburn, MKM’s founder, to identify a successor capable of driving further growth over the medium term. David Kilburn said ‘This is a very exciting time in the growth of MKM and Kate is the perfect choice to take us on our journey. She is very much a people person who has admired and envied our success. She will be a strong advocate of developing and continuing our unique business model. He went on to say ‘Kate is proven operator with a high-class reputation. This is a great appointment for MKM!’ Kate had this to say about her appointment, ‘I am delighted to be offered the opportunity to become the CEO of MKM, the UK’s fastest growing Builders Merchant. The unparalleled success of the organisation over the last 25 years has been the envy of many in the industry and a credit to David Kilburn and the wider MKM team. I am really looking forward to working with David as we take MKM into the next phase of its development’. Kate will take up her new role on the 28th September 2020. David will continue as a main board director and as a major investor. After a handover period, he will be concentrating on driving the new branch opening programme and assessing potential acquisitions. https://www.mkmbs.co.uk

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Mr D Henderson (c/o Agent: Andy Sell, AJS Architectural Services, 156A Fosse Road South, Leicester LE3 5ES) – Erection of two-storey building to create 2 two-bed flats – at 396 Braunstone Lane, Braunstone Town, Leicester LE3 3DF. Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Adrian Sykes, Skye Property Group Ltd, Medina House, 2 Station Avenue, Bridlington YO16 4LZ) – Demolition of existing dilapidated buildings and erection of 3 self-build dwellings – at Trois Acres, Forest Road, Lubbesthorpe, Leicester LE19 3LR.

Leicestershire housebuilders awarded 5 stars for customer satisfaction for a record 11 years in a row LOCAL HOUSEBUILDERs Barratt Homes North Midlands and David Wilson Homes East Midlands received the maximum five star rating in the new Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Survey. The results were announced just as Barratt and David Wilson stopped construction back in March due to the lockdown, but now they are back building and selling five star quality homes again.

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The number of stars awarded is based on responses to the question “would you recommend your builder to a friend”? For Barratt and David Wilson to have been awarded five stars means that over 90% of its customers would recommend their homes to a friend.

Mr R Chauhan (c/o: Showcase Estates, Unit 3, 44 Humberstone Gate, Leicester LE1 3PJ) – Prior notification for change of use from offices to 18 apartments – at Alpha House, Countesthorpe Road, Wigston, Leicester LE18 4PJ.

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PLANS FOR 2,750 new homes, community facilities and employment space to the east of Lutterworth have been approved.

Mr David Ager (c/o Agent: Ian Nelson, Naylor Sales & Widdows LLP, The Old Library, Risley Lane, Breaston, Derby DE72 3AU) – Demolition of canopy and infill building and conversion and refurbishment of outbuildings to form 4 dwellings – at Lower Farm House, Netherseal Road, Chilcote, Swadlincote, Derby DE12 8DQ. David Wilson Homes East Midlands (c/o: Forest Business Park, Cartwright Way, Bardon Hill, Coalville, Leics. LE67 1GL) - Erection of 360 dwellings, associated infrastructure and landscaping approved under reserved matters approval ref. 18/00375/REMM (outline planning permission ref. 13/00956/OUTM) without complying with conditions so as to allow for amended house and garage types / positioning, hard surfacing, boundary treatment, external lighting, road layout, pedestrian and cycle links, retaining walls, bin storage, public art and sales car parking (including reference to details previously approved under condition) – at land north of Grange Road Parcels F1 & F2, Hugglescote, Coalville, Leics. LE67 2BQ.

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Councillors voted 5 to 4 to approve Leicestershire County Council’s planning application on Tuesday 28 July 2020. The site is identified in the Harborough Local Plan as a key area to accommodate new housing in the District, known as Lutterworth East Strategic Development Area (SDA). Virtual meetingThe 550-acre development will be on land east of the town and the M1, and would include over 100 hectares of green space – approximately half of the site – two new primary schools and employment space to create around 2,500 jobs. The scheme will also ensure the protection of the Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) known as Misterton Marshes, the River Swift and its tributaries, Thornborough Spinney, mature trees and hedgerows. Cllr Phil King, Leader of Harborough District Council said: “This key development of the Local Plan will not only provide extensive open space, it will also provide homes to benefit local families and, with 40 per cent of homes being affordable, it will help those struggling to find a place to live. It will create jobs locally so people can work close to where they live, and it will deliver off-site improvements to sport and recreational facilities in the area. Importantly, traffic modelling shows that the new spine road will result in a significant reduction in traffic through Lutterworth town centre.” The scheme proposes: • A Community Park, playing fields, allotments, woodland, trees and hedgerows and new ecological habitats • Foot and cycle paths – connecting with Lutterworth town centre • 23 hectares of retail and business space - creating up to 2,500 jobs • Two new primary schools • Improvements to main roads and junctions to increase capacity, a new M1 bridge, and a new spine road • A community hub - with the potential for shops, restaurants, cafes, community hall and other local facilities Approximately 1,260 of the new homes are expected to be built by 2031 and the rest after 2031.

UK construction output tanks 35% in Q2 “Recovery young, fragile but V-shaped” - Naismiths surveyors IN RESPONSE to the 23.5% rebound in construction sector output recorded by the ONS in June, Gareth Belsham, director of the national property consultancy and surveyors Naismiths, commented: “June’s record-smashing, gravity-defying spike in output shouldn’t distract from what has been a frankly brutal three months for the construction industry. “With total output down by more than a third over the quarter and new orders shrinking to less than half the level registered during the ‘Boris bounce’ mini-boom seen at the start of the year, this is nothing if not white knuckle stuff. “Nevertheless as the industry licks its wounds and resets, there are a few rays of light. Output has increased for two months in a row and momentum is increasing. June’s 23.5% surge was triple the 7.6% growth seen in May. “The recovery is still young and fragile, but so far it is taking the hoped-for V-shape. “The impact of the pandemic is redrawing the industry map too. Private sector housebuilding, for years construction’s star performer, collapsed by more than half in Q2 – more than any other construction subsector. “With building sites now fully open across the UK, albeit operating under strict social distancing rules, the fightback starts here. “But the pipeline of new work is slowing alarmingly fast. The total value of new orders placed in Q2 sank to the lowest level seen since records began more than half a century ago. “The construction industry is a master at riding out recessions, but this one is likely to test it like never before.”

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Ms Lodge (c/o Agent: Mrs Elizabeth Rhodes, Swain Architecture Ltd, Allen Suite, Mohan Business Centre, Tamworth Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 1BE) – Demolition of existing domestic garage and erection of 2 semi-detached dwellings – at land to the rear of 107 & 109 Park Lane, Castle Donington, Derby. Marian Marren (c/o Agent: Rachel Mason, AD Planning Limited, 5 Beech Road, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DG) – Subdivision of dwelling to 2 dwellings – at 1 Bawdon Cottages, Nanpantan Road, Nanpantan, Loughborough, Leics. LE12 9YE. Mrs Julie Pegg (c/o Agent: Stephen Spence, SA Spence Limited, 11 Four Oaks Road, Sutton Coldfield B74 2XP) – Demolition of existing dwelling and associated outbuildings and erection of 2 dwellings with garaging – at Charnwood Heath, Oaks Road, Charley, Leics. LE67 4UE. Keller Homes Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr S Raju, R3Design Developments Ltd, The Glasshouse, 9 Hallam Close, Littlethorpe, Leicester LE19 2LA) – Erection of 5 dwellings (Reserved matters application) – at The Grange, 33A Turvey Lane, Long Whatton, Leics. LE12 5DN. Mr & Mrs Dash (c/o Agent: Housemartin Design, The Carthouse, Charnells Court, Upper Fields Farm, Main Street, Swepstone, Leics. LE67 2SG) – Erection of 2 detached dwellings and associated garages – at land adjacent to 37A Church Street, Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 7BB. Mr Jack Fargher (c/o Agent: Ashby Town Council, Legion House, South Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1BQ) – Demolition of existing building and erection of a new community centre – at Recreation Ground, Ridgway Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. Mr P Harlow (c/o Agent: Mr S Raju, R3Design Developments Ltd, The Glasshouse, 9 Hallam Close, Littlethorpe, Leicester LE19 2LA) – Erection up to 2 dwellings and garaging – at 35 Turvey Lane, Long Whatton, Leics. LE12 5DN.

SDL Auctions helps buyers save £74k and sellers pocket £20.7m in one month FOLLOWING its seventh lockdown auction, SDL Auctions has retained its position as the UK’s most successful livestreamed auctioneer and helped its buyers save more than £74,000 in stamp duty tax. In July alone the company raised £20.7 million in sales and sold 170 properties for vendors throughout the East Midlands and beyond via its daily single-lot online auctions and its monthly national property auction. Andrew Parker, auctioneer and managing director at SDL Auctions, commented: “Yesterday’s livestreamed national property auction was a fitting finale to another highly successful month for our sellers taking us to more than £75m raised in lockdown so far. “Buyer interest remained high with hundreds of buyers registered to place their bid and thousands more watching our live video feed on our website. What’s also particularly pleasing is to see that we’ve helped save our buyers £74,930 in tax for our buyers thanks to the Chancellor’s stamp duty holiday.” The latest national property auction was once again held at SDL Auctions’ head office auction studio, with auctioneers Andrew Parker and Rory Daly sharing the rostrum along with a socially-distanced team handling telephone bids. As well as a great variety of properties throughout the East Midlands, sales were achieved from across the whole of the UK, from as far north as Cumbernauld in Scotland to as far south as Plymouth. The auction got off to a great start with lot 1 setting the tone for the day. 43 New Street in Blaby, Leicester, a three bedroomed semi-detached house, requires extensive renovation throughout and has scope for extension to make a wonderful family home. Being offered in partnership with Nest Estate Agents, the property sold for £177,500 from a guide price of £135,000+. Several other lots across the East Midlands saw some competitive bidding including a traditional two bedroomed semi-detached house sold on behalf of Derby City Council. At £123,000, the buyer of 5 Kendon Avenue in Sunnyhill, Derby secured an excellent investment opportunity for this property which is in need of modernisation and with potential for extension. It had a guide price of £75,000+. In Nottinghamshire, the three bedroomed semi-detached house at 40 Garden Avenue in Shirebrook sold for more than double its guide price of £36,000+. Dozens of bidders saw the potential in this vacant property which requires a comprehensive scheme of improvement and which sold for £74,500. It wasn’t only residential lots that caught the eye of bidders; there were several unique auction lots which attracted interest, too. A warehouse in Derby with the potential for development generated a great deal of interest from bidders. Extending to around 3,900 square feet and currently comprising a vacant warehouse plus office accommodation, 2A Arundel Street has pending outline planning consent for six apartments. SDL Auctions continues to conduct monthly live-streamed national property auctions with remote telephone, internet and proxy bidding on the last Thursday of every month alongside running daily single-lot online auctions, providing total flexibility for sellers.

SNIPPETS Breedon completes CEMEX acquisition BREEDON, the Leicestershire-based construction materials group, has completed its acquisition of certain assets and operations from CEMEX, as announced in January 2020. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has instructed that these assets should be held separate from Breedon until it has completed its investigation. Accordingly, the assets will be operated as Pinnacle Construction Materials (Pinnacle), a newly-created ring-fenced business led by an independent management team and operating from its own offices. Pinnacle offers a range of heavy building materials, including aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, concrete products and cement, together with contracting services, from approximately 100 locations in England, Wales and Scotland. This acquisition brings with it a portfolio of operations with a team of some 650 employees and a further 170 million tonnes of mineral reserves and resources. It will strengthen Breedon’s regional footprint in the UK and provide a platform for future expansion.

Proposals for 72flat apartment building in Leicester approved PLANS FOR a new apartment building at a vacant site on Abbey Park Road, in Leicester, have been approved by the city council. The two to four storey building will host 72 flats comprising of 20 studios, 51 one bed flats, and one two bed apartment. Lee Contracts is behind the proposals which will also feature 47 vehicle parking spaces. The development site previously contained a factory but is currently cleared and has been for some time.

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Melton Borough Mr G Towne (c/o Agent: Richard Cooper, HSSP Architects Ltd, Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PB) – New industrial units on serviced development plateau – at land OS 468637 323828, Enterprise Village, Station Road, Old Dalby, Leics. Mr John Herrick (c/o Agent: Mark Geraghty, HSSP Architects Ltd, Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PB) – Erection of 5 new dwellings (Resubmission) – at land west of Station Lane, Old Dalby, Leics. Darren Townend (c/o Agent: CBP Architects, 44 The Ropewalk, Nottingham NG1 5DW) – Construction of single storey office block/teaching facility, with bin store, bicycle parking and covered training area – at Animal Defence Centre, Canine Division, Welby Lane, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0TD.

Harborough District Mr Andy Smith (c/o Agent: Malcolm Foulkes-Arnold, Corporate Architecture Ltd, 1 Venari House, Trimbush Way, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7XY) – Erection of a two-storey front and side extension, single storey rear extension and erection of 2 dwellings (Revised scheme) – at 115 Lubenham Hill, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 9DG. Mr C Faircliffe (c/o Agent: Jason Hull, BRP Architects, 1 Millers Yard, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7PW) Erection of 4 dwellings with garages and access road (Reserved matters) – at West End Farm, West End, Bitteswell, Leics. LE17 4SE.

Rutland County Mr Charles Boote (c/o Agent: Graham Fergus, First City Ltd, 19 Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton WV1 4DY) – Change of use and conversion of The Old Plough to create a four-bed dwelling and a three-bed dwelling together with the erection of 3 two-bed dwellings in the car park – at The Old Plough, 1 Oakham Road, Braunston in Rutland, Rutland LE15 8QY.

Former church for sale in West FOR SALE Bridgford

PLANS FROM Aldi for a new distribution centre offering over 1.3 million sq ft of space at Interlink South in Leicestershire, at the former Nailstone Colliery, have been approved by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council.

The warehouse would be around 100 ft high with solar panels on the roof.The entrance will be linked by a bridge over the loading area, and there would be around 600 car parking spaces as well as a 238 space HGV waiting area. There will also be vehicle maintenance 105, Trent Boulevard, Lady Bay, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5BN facilities, and INNES ENGLAND are substations to Former Restaurant/Cafe GIA:offering 5,513 sq ft (512.2 m) power the site. forsq sale a former SiteMethodist Area: 0.181 acres (0.073 ha) Around Church which 750 jobs are Current A3 more (Restaurants & Cafes) use with off‐street parking has recently been expected to utilised as uses a restaurant, but Suitable for alternative subject to requisite consent be created which retains many original For enquiries and viewings please contact: in positions features. including The 5,513 sq.ft. property – 105 site, section Trent Boulevard, Lady Bay, and deputy 0115 924 3243 innes-england.com West Bridgford, Nottingham management NG2 5BN – provides open plan roles, office assistants, warehouse operatives and assistants, maintenance accommodation on the ground FOR SALE and equipment staff and highly skilled engineers, transport managers and floor with further seating to the first drivers, administration and security roles with occasional specialist and Location Tenure floor. ancillary staff supporting the overall operation of the building. Business Rates The property is suitable for The supermarket chain – which has its headquarters 20 miles away in alternative uses, subject to Atherstone – said it would be a “high spec, high quality, semi-automated, obtaining the requisite consent. logistic warehouse distribution centre” with two floors of offices. Offers in the region of £600,000 Designers at STOAS Architects said they had to strike a balance between Description Price are invited. the need for a big national base and the local surroundings. VAT For more information, contact The development in an area called Interlink South, sits in the former Legal Costs Ross Whiting at Innes England on north west Leicestershire coal mining heartland, which has benefitted from 0115 924 3243 or mobile: 07921 EPC millions of pounds of European support in recent decades. 948501 or email: rwhiting@innesViewings Neighbours with operations within a couple of miles include Amazon, Pallengland.com Our Anti‐Money Laundering Policy Accommodation Ex, Ibstock Brick and Barratt Developments . Ross Whiting 07921 948501 rwhiting@innes-england.com

The subject property is located on Trent Boulevard, the main access road within the popular suburb of Lady Bay which lies approximately 2 miles south east of the City Centre and neighbours the well renowned locality of West Bridgford. The property benefits from convenient access to Radcliffe Road (A6011) which in turn leads to the A52 and in turn the A46 as well as providing access to Junction 24 of the M1 via Remembrance Way (A453). The property is also within close proximity to a host of sporting grounds including the National Water Sports Centre at Holme Pierrepoint, Nottingham Forest football ground and Trent Bridge cricket ground. Lady Bay itself is popular with families and young professionals and is home to a variety of occupiers that include a Co‐Op convenience store, Bread & Butterflies Espresso Bar and Cheff healthy food takeaway.

Freehold with vacant possession.

The subject premises is a former Methodist Church that has more recently been utilised as a Restaurant however retains many of its original features. Internally the property provides open plan accommodation on the ground floor with associated kitchen and secondary meeting room/private dining room to the rear. To the first floor is further seating located on a mezzanine floor with offices to the rear of the first floor along with a rear stairwell. Externally the property benefits from car parking to the front for c. 3 vehicles with further space on the western boundary that could be utilised for further parking. There is also a yard area to the rear of the property. We understand that the property benefits from an alcohol licence: ‐ 8.00am ‐ 11.30 (Monday ‐ Saturday) ‐ 8.00am ‐ 11pm (Sundays)

Offers in the region of £600,000.

Sq M

Sq Ft

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289.8

3,119

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222.4

2,394

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512.2

5,513

We understand from the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) website the business rates are as follows: Rateable Value: £34,000

Rates Payable 2020: c. £16,694

All parties are advised to make their own enquiries of the VOA. We understand that if the use of the property alters it is possible the Rateable Value will also.

To be confirmed whether VAT is applicable.

Each party is to bear their own legal costs incurred in the transaction.

The premises have an EPC assessment of D‐91.

Viewings are by appointment with sole agents Innes England

In Accordance with Anti‐Money Laundering Regulations, two forms of ID and confirmation of the source of funding will be required from the successful purchaser. Date Produced: 24‐Jul‐2020

Measurements are quoted on a Gross Internal Area basis in accordance with the RICS Property Measurement Second Edition. Please note one room within the building has not been measured accurately due to restrictive access.

DISTRIBUTE YOUR

Planning We understand the property currently benefits from A3 (Restaurants and Cafes) Use of the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 as amended. We understand the property has been granted permission under a variety of use classes previously including A1 (Shops), D1 (Non‐Residential Institutions) and D2 (Assembly & Leisure) however we advise that all interested parties make their own enquiries to Rushcliffe Borough Council.

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allow construction activities to be carried out for a longer period on a particular day; or allow construction activities to be carried out for the whole or part of a day on which they would not otherwise be allowed to be carried out.

Requests to extend the hours of construction will only be refused where there are very compelling reasons to do so as set out in Government guidance; however a new appeals process has also been introduced for developers if their request is rejected. Applications under section 74B of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 should be sent to planning@harborough.gov.uk Members of the public can also send any queries regarding the extension of construction working hours to the above email address. The process is expected to remain in place until at least 1 April 2021. More information is available on the Council’s website at www.harborough.gov. uk/enforcement

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The land – at Station Road, Bottesford, Leics. NG13 0EN – is being offered for sale by Private Treaty – offers are invited. For more information, contact Grangers on 01664 897896 or mobile: 07825 548573 or email: Michael.granger@grangersltd.co.uk 35

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GRANGERS Land & New Home Agents are offering for sale a low-density development opportunity with planning consent (ref: 17/01549/ FUL) for 4 dwellings.

“It will mean buyers of homes where completion was delayed because of the coronavirus shut down will still be able to use this government support to get on the housing ladder. With mortgages for firsttime buyers now few and far between, Help to Buy is more important than ever and this flexibility will help smooth the transition the replacement scheme opening in April. “It’s particularly important for many first-time buyers in the midlands and northern regions where the criteria for the new Help to Buy scheme will be much more restrictive and many fewer homes will be available.”

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DAVID O’LEARY, policy director at HBF said: “This is a welcome move that will ensure thousands of homebuyers do not miss out on their new home purchase.

It aims to promote safe working in line with social distancing guidance and stagger the number of workers on any building site at any time. Now the Government has formalised the process requiring developers, who apply to extend working hours, to provide much greater detail to justify why the extension is needed and what will be done to minimise local disruption. Cllr Jonathan Bateman, Harborough District Council’s Cabinet lead for Planning, Environment and Waste, said: “We welcome this more robust approach to requests for urgent extensions to construction working hours. Workers’ safety is important, and we will work with developers to ensure building projects can continue safely, whilst also fully addressing any concerns raised by the public.” Under a new 74B section of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, developers must formally apply to the Local Planning Authority to amend conditions relating to construction hours, to either:

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HBF response to Help to Buy extension announcement

In May 2020, the Government announced that construction working hours should be extended, in agreement with the local authority, to help progress building projects which had been halted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The government has announced that the deadline for homes to be finished in order for buyers to benefit from the equity loan scheme had been extended by two months to 28 February 2021. The scheme was originally due to come to a close for new buyers on 31 December 2020 but there were concerns buyers could “miss out” if they face a delay in construction due to the coronavirus. Buyers will still need to legally complete their purchase by 31 March 2021 to qualify for an equity loan. David Hannah, Founder and Principal Consultant of Cornerstone Tax, discusses the implications of the extension of Help To Buy: “This extension is undoubtedly positive for first-time buyers looking to get onto the property ladder after the disruption caused by the COVID lockdown. Since its inception, 81% of first-time buyers have used the scheme, boosting housing supply by 74% since its introduction. These types of schemes are vital to helping to get the property market moving again after a slowdown. “Other incentive schemes such as stamp duty changes or relief have historically done very little to get the market moving again and there is no reason why it would help this time around either. It has been and still is a poor tool for managing market behaviour. “Other ways to help these people get on the property ladder could include government-backed purchase mortgage guarantees for borrowers. I believe this would be a great way to reinstall confidence in the lending market. “If the term of these guarantees were for five years, for example, the inflation of the housing market during the medium term would wipe off any negative equity on those properties. This would give the market some security again, help buyers, and get the market moving again.”

DEVELOPERS who request extensions to construction working hours, must provide much greater detail on why the extension is needed and how local disruption will be minimised under new measures.

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THE GOVERNMENT has confirmed an extension to the Help to Buy equity loan scheme in England to ensure buyers do not miss out due to delays after the pandemic.

Criteria for extended construction hours more robust

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JOB TITLE

LAND AT STATION ROAD BOTTESFORD, NG13 0EN

DWG TITLE PROPOSED SITE PLAN

Another World’s Oldest Man has died. This is beginning to look suspicious.

STATUS

PLANNING

DATE

JUNE 2018

REVISION B - AMENDMENTS TO ACCESS/VISIBILITY, HEDGEROW & FENCE-LINE AMENDED FOR VISIBILITY IMPROVEMENT AS REQUESTED BY HIGHWAYS -08.06.18 -JP REVISION A - AMENDMENTS AS AGREED WITH MBC: REDUCE PLOT SIZE/EXTENT OF DEVELOPMENT/SCALE, SINK PLOTS INTO LAND BY 0.5m, ADD HARD-SURFACING 12m FROM SITE ENTRANCE AS REQUESTED BY HIGHWAYS -09.04.18 -JP

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WILLIAM DAVIS HOMES APPOINTS NEW HEAD OF CUSTOMER SERVICE Mrs Levise Brown (c/o Agent: Malcolm Foulkes-Arnold, Corporate Architecture, Venari House, Trimbush Way, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7XY) – Prior approval for proposed change of use of an agricultural building to 3 dwellinghouses – at Fairchild Lodge, Lyddington Road, Caldecott, Rutland LE16 8TE.

Hinckley & Bosworth Mr James Ogle (c/o Agent: Elizabeth Burns, West Hart Partnership, 5 Aldergate, Tamworth B79 7DJ) – Proposed new medical centre comprising doctor’s surgery, dental surgery and pharmacy with car parking and landscaping – at land west of 1 Desford Lane, Ratby, Leicester LE6 0LE. Hardingstone Property Ltd (c/o Agent: David Granger Design Ltd, The Old Cottage Hospital, Leicester Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1DB) – Proposed conversion of existing traditional agricultural buildings to form 5 dwellings – at Winfrey Farm, Dadlington Lane, Stapleton, Leics. LE9 8JL. Leicestershire County Council (c/o: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester) – Development of a Waste Transfer Station, including waste building, external bays with canopy, ancillary office and welfare accommodation, etc. – at Interlink Way South, Stanton under Bardon, Leics. Richard Furniss & Dorothy Furniss (c/o Agent: Richard West, Cerda Planning Ltd, Vesey House, 5-7 High Street, Sutton Coldfield B72 1XH) – Residential development of up to 65 dwellings including public open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure – at land east of Roseway, Stoke Golding, Leicestershire. Ms Inman (c/o Agent: Jonathan Bradbury, DCI Architecture Ltd, The Rural Design Office, Snarestone Road, Appleby Magna, DE12 7AJ) – Change of use from a guest house to 4 apartments (Resubmission) – at 2 Windsor Street, Burbage, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 2EF. Gladman (c/o: Gladman House, Alexandria Way, Congleton CW12 1LB) – Residential development for up to 190 dwellings with public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system – at land north of Hill Top Farm, Hill Top, Earl Shilton, Leics.

LOUGHBOROUGH-BASED housebuilder, William Davis Homes, has appointed Tracey Selby in the newly created role of head of customer service. Tracey, whose professional background has always focused on customer service, started in the banking sector before moving into construction fifteen years ago. She most recently held the position of customer support manager with Taylor Wimpey East Midlands, before joining William Davis Homes earlier this summer. Tracey commented: “Being from Loughborough I’m aware of the excellent reputation the company has as both an award-winning housebuilder and exemplary Tracy Selby, takes on employer, so I was delighted to be offered the new role of head of this new opportunity. “It’s my role to help lead and support the customer care at William customer service team at every level and Davis Homes. to ensure the division is fully resourced and primed to continue to provide the superb standard of service our customers have come to know and expect.” Stephen Rush, sales director said: “We pride ourselves on being a customer-focused business and as the company continues to grow – with 12 live developments across the Midlands and new schemes to be launched in the near future − we’ve created this role to further support and develop our customer care service. I’m pleased to say, we are already benefitting from Tracey’s extensive skills and experience.

Pick Everard Nominated For Multiple National Industry Awards NATIONAL property, construction and infrastructure consultancy Pick Everard has been shortlisted for three awards in the 2020 New Civil Engineering Awards. Director of HR, Elizabeth HardwickSmith, has been shortlisted for this year’s ‘Leading in Talent Management’ award, which looks to recognise those that are investing in the long-term development of staff through lifelong learning and actively seeking to bring new talent into the sector. Marie Hodgson, principal transportation engineer, has been nominated for the ‘Excellence in Concept Design and Planning’ award - which recognises firms doing the most to help get projects off the ground by working with owners and operators to conceive and refine the concept, help secure the financing and funding, win public support and gain planning approval. Director Peter Chappell has also been shortlisted in the ‘Impact in Water’ category, which focuses around evidence of firms tackling water scarcity through better demand management and the creation of new resources. Duncan Green, managing partner at Pick Everard, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have representatives from Pick Everard shortlisted for three NCE awards this year. Our staff are hugely important to us and it is fantastic that they are being recognised as industry experts. “Elizabeth, Marie and Peter are all very talented in their respective fields and we wish them the best of luck at the upcoming awards.” Due to the impact of COVID-19, the 2020 awards will take place on Friday 26 February 2021 at The Brewery in London and will bring the UK civil engineering community together to celebrate the outstanding achievements accomplished across the sector this year. The NCE Awards is New Civil Engineer’s annual awards recognising and celebrating the most innovative, impactful and inspirational firms operating within the civil engineering sector.

SNIPPETS South East Midlands LEP allocated £27.3m to get building NORTHAMPTON and Corby are among the towns set to benefit from a new pot of funding which has been launched to stimulate jobs and support economic recovery across the country. The government’s new £900million Getting Building Fund (GBF) has been designed to fund local, ready to start, infrastructure projects. The South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership (SEMLEP), which covers Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire, has been allocated £27.3million of the pot, to fund a variety of projects from college developments and green energy schemes to cultural projects and town centre regeneration. The 12 projects are due to start by December and be completed by early 2022, together set to create nearly 500 new jobs and help more than 2,300 students.

Winvic starts work on £29m contact for Northamptonshire intermodal rail freight terminal WINVIC has secured a £29 million contract to deliver a new Intermodal Rail Freight Terminal at Prologis RFI DIRFT in Northamptonshire. The scheme forms part of Prologis’ extension to its logistics park – DIRFT III – and comprises significant earthworks, 79,000m2 concrete terminal slab, 9km rail track networked to the existing terminal and the West Coast Mainline, and three bridges. When completed in summer 2021, the terminal will be capable of receiving up to 24, 775m long trains each day and the concrete yard will provide space for the storage of approximately 460 containers.

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HSSP architectural projects shortlisted for awards HSSP Architects, the RIBA Chartered, multi-award-winning architecture practice based in Melton Mowbray, has been shortlisted in five award categories across two prestigious industry programmes that celebrate the regions’ best in property, construction and design. The East Midland’s Property Dinner awards recognises strength, depth and quality in the regions’ property sector. HSSP’s ‘The Mill’ restoration project in Loughborough has been shortlisted for the ‘Regeneration and Restoration Project of the Year’ award as well as the hotly-contested ‘Design Excellence Award’. Winners are scheduled to be announced in November. The Mill, formerly a Victorian hosiery mill, was rescued from the precipice of dereliction to become a beautifully restored and elegantly redeveloped luxury apartment building as part of a vibrant waterside village community. Iconic features of the original building have been preserved, along with exposed brickwork and ironwork showcased in the rugged, yet inviting, industrial interior. The entire design embraces principles of social, cultural and environmental sustainability to deliver a unique development for living, working and playing in that aims to be exclusive, yet inclusive. The Melton Mowbray-based practice is also celebrating recognition at the Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Building

Excellence Awards. These national awards focus on the very best in technical innovation and delivery, aiming to help raise the level of construction quality across England and Wales. HSSP is honoured to be shortlisted for award in the ‘Best Change of Use of an Existing Building’ category for conversion of The Stables at Wyndham Grange, Melton, into eight luxury homes. The Stables is adjacent to, and formerly served, the Grade II listed

The Mill restoration project in Loughborough Wyndham Lodge, which won the same award for HSSP at last year’s ceremony. This year, The Stables is recognised for excellence in sympathetic and innovative transformation to fit its new purpose. HSSP has two shortlisted entries in the category of ‘Best Extension or Alteration to an Existing Dwelling’ for sensitive and inspired contemporary extensions to a

family home in Wymeswold, Leicestershire, as well as stunning extensions and spectacular remodelling to a detached house in Burbage, Leicestershire. Coupled with Charnwood Borough Council, the practice is also recognised in contention for the LABC ‘Best Partnership with a Local Authority Building Control Team’ award. The virtual awards are held at the end of August.

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Mrs Clare Thornton (c/o: 2 Centro Place, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8RF) – Approval of reserved matters of application 19/00680/OUT for the erection of 168 dwellings – at Springfield Riding School, Groby Road, Ratby, Leicester LE6 0BS.

Rugby Borough Nottinghamshire County Council Pension Fund (c/o Agent: Adam Cornish, Quod, Ingeni Building, 17 Broadwick Street, London W1F 0DE) – Refurbishment and subdivision of existing retail unit to create 2 units including use of one unit as a foodstore – at Unit 4, Technology Retail Park, Technology Drive, Rugby, Warks. CV21 1GB. Mr J Doherty (c/o Agent: Robert O’Callaghan Architects, Ivy House, Church Street, Churchover, Rugby, Warks. CV23 0EW) – Demolition of existing detached structures to be replaced with 5 new detached dwellings with parking – at The Yard, Coalpit Lane, Wolvey, Leics. LE10 3HF. Hirons & Loydall Ltd (c/o Agent: Silverthorne Building Consultancy Ltd, 2 Infirmary Street, Leeds LS1 2JP) – Conversion of a former motorcycle MOT garage into 2 residential flats – (c/o Agent: David Blake, IDP Group, 27 Spon Street, Coventry CV1 3BA) – Demolition of existing dilapidated barns and the construction of 7 dwellings – at Magpie Farm Farmyard, Lilbourne Road, Clifton, Rugby, Warks. CV23 0BD.

Corby Borough Mulberry Commercial Developments Ltd (c/o Agent: Darryl Rogers, Pegasus Group, Pegasus House, Querns Business centre, Whitworth Road, Cirencester GL7 1RT) – Erection of a 70 bedroom hotel, coffee shop with drive-thru hatch and 31 parking spaces – at Former Tresham College Site, George Street, Corby, Northants NN17 1QA. Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Darryl Rogers, Pegasus Group, Pegasus House, Querns Business centre, Whitworth Road, Cirencester GL7 1RT) – Erection of 92 residential apartments with 116 parking spaces, access, landscaping and associated works – at Tresham Institute of Further & Higher Education, George Street, Corby, Northants. NN17 1QA.

Regional property firm sponsors popular Ride+Stride event LOCAL PROPERTY firm Andrew Granger & Co Ltd has sponsored the upcoming Leicestershire Ride+Stride event by £500, for the seventh year in a row. The popular national event, which takes place across the county on Saturday 12 September, raises crucial funds towards repairs and improvements to Leicestershire’s historic churches and chapels. Despite the challenges faced by Covid-19 this year, organisers are delighted that Ride+Stride complies with social distancing measures so that the well-liked and key event can still go ahead. Participants are encouraged to visit as many churches taking part in the event as possible during the open day and get sponsored for doing so. Sponsorship forms are available from each church, or you can set up your own page via https://www.justgiving.com/l-h-c-t. How visitors choose to get from church to church is entirely their choice – previous years have seen cyclists, walkers, runners, joggers, Gordon and Janet Arthur horse-riders and motor scooter drivers take part. at Lubenham church The money raised is divided half and half between the churches nominated by participants and the Leicestershire Historic Churches Trust, which awards grants to historic churches and chapels for repairs and community facilities. Rupert Harrison, Director and Head of Rural for Andrew Granger & Co Ltd, said: “It’s very important to us a company to support the communities in which our offices are. “We particularly like to sponsor Leicestershire Ride+Stride because it gives the opportunity to appreciate historic buildings across the county, at the same time as taking in beautiful countryside, getting some exercise and having fun with the family - all whilst raising vital financial support so that Leicestershire’s churches and chapels continue to be enjoyed for years to come.” Janet Arthur, Chair of Leicestershire Historic Churches Trust, said: “We’re extremely grateful for Andrew Granger & Co’s help again. “We put the money towards the cost of all the printed materials required for the event and posting the items to the hundreds of participating churches. “Since it started in Leicestershire in 1990, Ride+Stride has raised over £1,100,000 – an amazing sum which has done a huge amount of good. With over 300 churches participating in the event across Leicestershire it’s the perfect opportunity for visitors to take in as many as they like during the open day – the record so far being 65. Further information can be found at www.lhct.org.uk/ride-and-stride/ or by emailing chairman@lhct.org.uk.

Interventional Radiology Relocation Completes At Glenfield Hospital THE £2m relocation of the interventional radiology department to the Glenfield Hospital in Leicester has now completed. The new ward comprises of recovery bed bays, day case bed bays, associated toilet and change facilities, utility rooms, nurses’ station, control rooms and technical rooms associated with the equipment for the radiology machines. National independent property, construction and infrastructure consultancy Pick Everard was appointed by the University Hospital of Leicester via the NHS SBS framework to develop a previous RIBA Stage 3 outline design to a RIBA Stage 4 detail design. Working closely with architects CPMG, structural engineers Curtins and quantity surveyors RLB, Pick Everard provided expert mechanical and electrical engineering services for the new ward. To allow the area to be reconfigured to the new layout required for the correct functioning of the new ward, the space previously occupied Stephen Howe by offices, medical records, corridors and doctors’ sleeping facilities was completely stripped out. Stephen Howe, director of building services and project lead at Pick Everard, said: “Reconfiguring any form of existing space can always present challenges, especially with mechanical and electrical elements, but when working in a hospital or healthcare setting it’s imperative to make sure everything is accurate so that specialist equipment will run properly. “With the ward needing to run treatment critical equipment, the availability of an adequate essential and nonessential electrical supply was a challenge with this particular scheme. It was found that the nominated substation was nearing capacity and would not have had the capability to support the proposed work without major upgrade works, which were managed by the Trust directly. The team produced a 3D Revit model in order to coordinate the new services with the existing structure and pipework to prevent potential clashes and build problems during the construction phase.

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Derby development site for sale BY AUCTION SDL Property Auctions are offering a development site at 18 Agard Street, Derby DE1 1YS at their September National Online Property Auction on 24th September 2020, starting at 10.30am.

FOR SALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITE EXISTING 3 BED SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE WITH 6 No. BUILDING PLOTS WOODVILLE ROAD, OVERSEAL, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE GUIDE PRICE £400,000 For further information contact: 01530 272791 or email: enquiries@Sansomhamilton.co.uk

Planning permission has been granted (ref: 09/18/01335) for part demolition and further extension of the existing building to provide 32 student apartments arranged over four floors. The Guide Price is £450,000+ For more information, contact SDL Auctions on 0800 046 5454 or visit the website at www.sdlauctions.co.uk

Bedworth development site LOVEITTS are offering for sale a residential development site with planning consent (Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council ref: 034180) for the erection of 4 Alms-house style mews houses. The site – at King Street, Bedworth CV12 8JD – is for sale at an asking price of £160,000+. (The land, which is currently a car park, is held on licence by Warwickshire County Council and produces a current licence fee income of £7,500 per annum. The licence is determinable on one month’s notice.) For more information, contact Loveitts on 024 7622 8111 or email: commercial@loveitts.co.uk

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Corby construction technology company lands £600k funding package CORBY-BASED Green Life Buildings Ltd has received a £600,000 funding package from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) East & South East Midlands Debt Finance, managed by Maven Capital Partners. The funding will enable the company, which specialises in developing construction technology, to expand its operations and create seven new jobs. As part of its funding plans, Green Life Buildings will be increasing its manufacturing and distribution capacity.

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Builders’ Problems SOLVED East Northants. M&A Knightsbridge Properties Ltd (c/o Agent: Robert Harrington, BHD Ltd, First Floor, 12 Church Square, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AE) – Construction of 5 residential dwellings and conversion of public house to residential dwelling – at The Samuel Pepys, Slipton Lane, Slipton, Kettering NN14 3AS. Aequitas Estates (Raunds) Limited (c/o Agent: Savills, 33 Margaret Street, London W1G 0JD) – Erection of 4 employment units with ancillary offices, HGV and car parking, access roads, landscaping, infrastructure and associated works – at West End, land north of Brick Kiln Road, Raunds, Northants. NN9 6EQ. Spencer Street Developments (c/o Agent: Mrs Sophie Fulton, Amet property, 1-3 Ringstead Business Centre, Spencer Street, Ringstead, Northants. NN14 4BX) – Demolition of the Old Factory (workshop/ warehouse) and construction of 3 dwellings – at 1-3 Ringstead Business centre, Spencer Street, Ringstead, Northants. NN14 4BX. Kingly Care Partnership (c/o Agent: Michael Hill, Louis de Soissons Architects, Shoot Lodge, Lawrence End Road, Wandon Green, Herts. LU2 8PH) – Demolition of detached two-storey outbuilding and extension of existing 8-bedroom care home to create additional bedroom suites with ancillary facilities – at 2 Essex Road, Rushden, Northants. NN10 0LG.

What is the best standard form of building contract to use? Problem:

It is not so much of a problem, but a question that I have, which is posed every time my company is awarded a project – what is the best standard form of building contract to use?

Response: question.

It is impossible to answer such a generic

There are many organisations (NEC, JCT, RIBA, CIOB, to name just a few), that produce different standard forms of contracts, and each contract that is produced is designed for different methods of procurement, project value, complexity and the relationship between the parties. As an example, take the JCT (Joint Contracts Tribunal – which bring together seven professional organisations, such as the RICS, RIBA and the BPF), which produce about 50 different forms of contracts, the selection of which will depend upon so many variances including the type of project (i.e. infrastructure work, office building, housing, shops or industrial), complexity (i.e. sports arena versus a home extension), the speed of delivery (i.e. traditional procurement or cost plus), value, how the project will be managed (i.e. independent contract administrator or in-house), and risk (i.e. design and build versus construction management). So, for an extension to a domestic residence with a build value of £100,000 and an architect being engaged as the contract administrator, the JCT Minor Works 2016 edition will probably be the most suitable. If however it is a new build house with a build value of £800,000, and the employer / owner wants an element of control on specialist sub-contractors, then the JCT Intermediate Form of Contract 2016 could be the most suitable (this contract allows for named sub-contractors). Therefore, to select the most suitable form of contract, it is crucial to know and consider certain details about the project in order to identify the most appropriate form of contract. © Michael Gerard 2020 The advice provided is intended to be of a general guide only and should not be viewed as providing a definitive legal analysis.

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

SALE Site for 12 apartments FOR in Nuneaton LOVEITTS are asking £285,000 for a Burgage residential Walk development site at Burgage Walk, Nuneaton CV11 Nuneaton, CV11 5AG 5AG.

The site comprises an existing temporary car park. On 11th December Purchase Price: £285,000 2018, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council Area:resolved 701.00 sqm to grant planning permission for a change of use on the site to provide a development of 12  Existing Residential Development Site one-bed apartments in two three-storey blocks.  Planning For 12 Apartments Convenient Town Centre Location For more information, contact Loveitts on 024 7622 8111 or email: Ideal Letting Opportunity  Immediately Available commercial@loveitts.co.uk

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Harborough District Council’s planning committee voted to approve Leicestershire County Council’s planning application on Tuesday 28th July. The scheme features: • Over 50 per cent green space – including Swift Valley Community Park, playing fields, allotments, woodland, trees and hedgerows and new ecological habitats • Foot and cycle paths – connecting with Lutterworth town centre, boosting walking and cycling • Nearly 60 acres of retail and business space – creating 2,500 jobs • Two new primary schools – and funding for extra secondary school places • Roads and transport – improvements to main roads and M1 to boost capacity, a new M1 bridge, a new spine road to reduce town centre traffic plus new bus routes • A community hub – that could accommodate shops, restaurants, cafes, health centre and community hall • Ultra-fast broadband at each property

This is a uniquely low-density development opportunity within the Bottesford Conservation Area, providing 4 small dwellings occupying an area of 0.404 acres with an additional area hatched in green comprising 0.642 acres providing protected open space and views towards the Church of St Mary the Virgin. 20311

The 550-acre development on land east of the town – including nearly 250 acres of green space, two new primary schools, a community hub and a network of foot and cycle paths connecting to the town centre – would also generate 2,500 jobs.

At Station Road, Bottesford, Leics. NG13 0EN

PLANS TO CREATE up to 2,750 new homes, community facilities and business space near Lutterworth have been given the thumbs up.

Residential development land with full planning permission for 4 residential dwellings

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Green light for 2,750 new homes and business space near Lutterworth

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For Sale by Private Treaty: Offers Invited Contact Michael Granger on 01664 897896 or mobile 07825 548573 Email: michael.granger@grangersltd.co.uk

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RICS UK Commercial Market Survey, Q2 2020

What is the future for the East Midlands commercial market?

Rushcliffe Mr Richard Ogden (c/o Agent: Ian Pick Associates Ltd, Station Farm Offices, Wansford Road, Nafferton, Driffield YO25 8NJ) – Erection of 4 poultry buildings, 6 feed bins, gate house, biomass boiler building, new access road, car parking and infrastructure – at land west of Main Street, Thoroton, Notts. Mr J Nunn (c/o Agent: Ian McHugh, IMcH Planning & Development Consultancy, 20 Attewell Close, Draycott DE72 3QP) – Extension of existing dwelling, demolition of existing stable and erection of 2 new dwellings – at The Paddocks, Bottom Green, Upper Broughton, Notts. LE14 3BA. Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Andrew pettifor, Aspbury Planning Ltd, 20 Park Lane Business Centre, Park Lane, Nottingham NG6 0DW) – Extension to existing test centre, fire resistant laboratory and storage building, relocation of car park, plus new security gatehouse and entrance barrier – at British Gypsum Ltd, Gotham Road, East Leake, Notts. LE12 6JQ. Mr Steve Coe (c/o Agent: Clive Welham, Welham Architects, 52 Normanton Lane, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5HA) – Erect building comprising 2 apartments – at 1 Gorse Road, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5LL. Mr Paul Forster (c/o Agent: Dino Labbate, Swish Architecture Ltd, Unit 2B, 100 Melton Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6EP) – Two storey rear extension and internal alterations to create 2 additional flats – at 33 Fox Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham. Mr Harry Warren (c/o Agent: Dino Labbate, Swish Architecture Ltd, Unit 2B, 100 Melton Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6EP) – Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of a block of 6 apartments – at 201 Musters Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7DT.

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East Midlands rents predicted to fall sharply across the office and retail sectors in the year ahead 93% of respondents envisage businesses scaling back their office footprint over the next two years as people move to home working However, 64% feel offices will increasing move out to the suburbs, as anecdotal evidence cites a move towards local shopping behaviour and a potential revival of local highstreets 81% of survey participants in the East Midlands now consider the market to be in some stage of a downturn

THE GLOBAL pandemic continues to take its toll on the East Midlands commercial market, as the Q2 2020 RICS UK Commercial Property Survey points to a decline across the regions’ office, retail and industrial sectors.

occur. This not only suggests there could be some significant changes in store for the office sector moving forward, but also interestingly, a potential driver for regional high streets. Anecdotal evidence also suggests there will also be a shift to higher quality office space, with more focus on well-being and sustainability. Looking further ahead, the twelve-month rental expectations for the region’s retail point to further decline, as rents are likely to fall by -12% and -16% for prime and secondary retail space over the coming year. Respondents expect slight growth in rents for the industrial sector. Finally, the region’s office space is set to see rents fall by -4.5% for prime office space and -8% for secondary space. Tarrant Parsons, RICS Economist, commented: “The latest survey feedback unsurprisingly reflects the significant disruption and uncertainty that emerged across the economy during the lockdown period. With demand from both occupiers and investors falling sharply, respondents now anticipate rents and capital values will come under downward pressure while the market adjusts to a drastically changed economic environment. “In particular, the recent shift into remote-working raises many questions across the office sector, with respondents expecting businesses to re-evaluate their office space requirements over the next two years. On a brighter note, the outlook is already showing signs of recovery across industrial sector, which remains set to benefit longer-

In Q2, almost two-thirds of respondents (net balance -59%) saw occupier demand decline. The region’s retail sector has seen the greatest drop off in interest with a -85% of respondents reporting a fall in demand. With an increase of people working from home, demand for office space also fell this quarter (net balance of -68%) Finally, for the first time since 2012, a quarter of respondents saw a fall in interest for the region’s industrial space. The lack of demand, in response to the economic fallout, means the near-term outlook for rents across the East Midlands commercial sector is now negative across the board. Retail is expected to see the biggest decline (net balance of -81%) in rents over the next three months, and -17% of respondents are expecting industrial rents to fall. However, looking at the region’s office sector, just over half of respondents (net balance of -56%) expect rents to fall in the coming three months. Contributing to the adverse sentiment around offices, 93% of respondents anticipate that businesses will scale back their space requirements in the coming two years.* Although interest in retail in general has fallen, some anecdotal evidence in the survey points to opportunity and interest in secondary units, in some instances LOVEITTS are offering for perhaps due to the potential for sale a commercial site with conversion to housing as well as appetite from some independent detailed planning permission Road businesses looking for space inRichmond for demolition of the existing local highstreets. This is perhaps Atherstone, CV9 2AH workshop premises and indicative of a broader shift around erection of 6 new dwellings commercial location in the wake of Price: £295,000 Purchase in a courtyard arrangement. the pandemic. Area: 0.13 acres The 0.13 acre site – at Richmond In another question asked Road, Atherstone, Warks. CV9  Existing Commercial Site With Planning nationally, respondents were asked 2AHProvide – is being offered  Town Houses Excellent Buy Toat Leta purchase if they felt demand for office space of £295,000.  Six Newprice Units Proposed in suburban locations may rise in  Located Close Atherstone Town Centre For to more information, contact place of urban centres over the next  Immediate Vacant Possession Available Loveitts on 024 7622 8111 or email: two years. 64% felt this shift would commercial@loveitts.co.uk

term from an acceleration in the growth of ecommerce.” Hew Edgar, Head of UK Government Relations, adds: “The reduction in demand for office space in some locations could be used to counter demand for housing, something the Government has contemplated through recent loosening of Permitted Development Rights. However, the proposals are not right and have raised concerns around substandard homes, including building and space standards, all of which were highlighted in a 2018 RICS report. “It is possible to deliver viable office-to-residential schemes through the more stringent planning permission process, this would maximise the existing asset base in a sustainable way, providing affordable homes in close proximity to pre-existing facilities while contributing towards community and wellbeing. New community hubs developed through repurposing and reusing building stock is greener, will support supply chain management in construction, and kick start SME activity; all of which contribute to a stronger and quicker economic recovery. “With down turn there can be opportunity, Government must also look to replace uncertainty with stability; and fill the middle of the commercial sector polo mint. Offices and shops in city centres need support as people stay away from their normal workplace, and although local shop hubs are benefitting the market must be addressed as a whole.”

Site for 6 dwellings in Atherstone

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Leicestershire BUILDER Magazine • SEPTEMBER 2020 • Tel: 01530 244069 • EMAIL: INFO@BUILDERMAGAZINES.CO.UK

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Work complete on Leicester’s Lancaster Road improvement scheme WORK to create a safer and more direct cycle between Leicester’s Clarendon Park area and the city centre is now complete. The new two-way cycle track – which was designed and constructed by Leicester City Council – provides a continuous route from Queens Road junction onto a new cycle path across Victoria Park, along the full length of Lancaster Road and through Nelson Mandela Park. The 1.3km route then links with the recently completely completed cycle track on Welford Road, providing a direct link for cyclists to and from the city centre. Major improvements have also been made to the existing crossing over Tigers Way, linking Lancaster Road to Nelson Mandela Park. This now provides a parallel crossing for pedestrians and cyclists, the first of its kind in the city. The scheme has been supported by £950,000 of Government cash from the Transforming Cities Fund, as part of a major city council programme of sustainable transport improvements aimed at providing attractive choices for people to get to work.

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Developers Acquire Key Nottingham City Centre Sites DEVELOPERS Peveril Securities and Sladen Estates, the team behind the landmark Unity Square scheme in Nottingham, have acquired a number of key buildings in the heart of the city’s Southside area. The sites, which include Albion House in Greyfriar Gate, and Hanson House and Midland Scooter Centre in Collin Street, are set to play an important role in the ongoing redevelopment of this area. Once developed, the sites could accommodate some 300,000 sq ft of prime office space with an end value of £150m, bringing much-needed employment space into this part of the city centre. Managing director of Peveril Securities, Ralph Jones said: “We are delighted to complete this strategic purchase of these sites with Sladen Estates which, combined with our control of Ocean Nightclub, will allow us to play a major part in the redevelopment of this area, building upon our recent successes in Nottingham city centre with our 275,000 sq ft pre let at Unity Square to HMRC. “The sites are suitable for a range of uses and could include a mix of office and residential space that will be complementary to the neighbouring uses currently under development. Despite the current challenges facing the country, we have been encouraged by Nottingham’s resilience and believe the site is ideally placed to continue the growth the city had been experiencing prior to COVID-19.” Discussions are already underway with Nottingham City Council to determine a suitable use for the site, with consideration also given to any future plans for the redevelopment of intu Broadmarsh following its transfer to council control in recent weeks. Chief executive of Sladen Estates, Nick Sladen added: “Sladen and Peveril have an intimate knowledge of the local market and national development and contracting expertise so we jointly have the scale, expertise and resources to make the most of the opportunity that our latest purchase presents.” The announcement comes immediately after the partnership announced the acquisition of 34 acres of development land in Bicester, Oxfordshire to develop a £350m office park. For more information, please visit: www.sladenestates.co.uk

FORMER B&Q BOSS INVESTS IN SQUARE DRILL START-UP JIM HODKINSON, former CEO of B&Q, has become a major investor and the first Chairman of London-based start-up Genius IP, maker of Quadsaw, the world’s first drill for square holes. Hodkinson’s appointment follows the completion of the company’s latest ‘Angel’ funding round, which increases the multi-million pound investments in the start-up. The latest seven-figure round was helped by the UK government’s enhanced EIS scheme, which has encouraged individuals to invest funds at a level that was previously only reserved for Venture Capital firms. Manufactured in the UK, Quadsaw is a seamless attachment to a power drill that uses patented technology to convert rotary motion into linear motion in four planes at once, enabling users to cut square holes with minimal dust and absolute precision. Almost all construction projects require square holes for electrical sockets and other boxes but electricians currently create them

with pencils, rulers and other tools that are not specifically designed for the task, which can be time consuming and inaccurate. Quadsaw solves this problem by enabling square holes to be cut in seconds rather than minutes, saving the construction industry millions of hours of labour annually. The appointment of Hodkinson as Chairman further strengthens the company as it aims to expand production globally. Hodkinson will utilise his extensive business experience and international network to help accelerate this expansion. As well as his roles at B&Q and Kingfisher he was previously CEO of fashion chain New Look and Chairman of Wyevale Garden Centres. He is currently Chairman of Furniture Village.

SNIPPETS Green light for 2,750 new homes and business space near Lutterworth PLANS TO create up to 2,750 new homes, community facilities and business space near Lutterworth have been given the thumbs up. The 550-acre development on land east of the town – including nearly 250 acres of green space, two new primary schools, a community hub and a network of foot and cycle paths connecting to the town centre – would also generate 2,500 jobs. Harborough District Council’s planning committee voted to approve Leicestershire County Council’s planning application in late July.

Progress for Stoney Stanton Business Park plans CLOWES Developments’ Stoney Stanton Business Park, which is to be built just off the M69 southwest of Leicester near Hinckley, is proceeding at pace as a full Reserved Matters Planning Application has been submitted to the Local Authority. Agents for the scheme are Tim Gilbertson and Chris Proctor of FHP and Mike Allwood and Geoff Gibson of Andrew & Ashwell.

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A NOTTINGHAM property developer has begun work on a 148home development in the grounds of the former Stephensons factory in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire. After a long and detailed planning process, Peter James Homes is now on site at the 22-acre ‘Woodland Heights’ development in Bullbridge near Crich. The 148-home Woodland Heights development will consist of 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom houses, ranging from £190,000 to £500,000. A mix of materials and construction types will also be used to help create a friendly and accessible ‘village’ feel.

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Double promotion at Innes England COMMERCIAL PROPERTY consultancy Innes England has promoted Associate Director Scott Osborne to Director and Surveyor Joe Reilly to Associate Director.

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Since joining the firm 13 years ago as a graduate, Scott has risen through the ranks and developed in-depth market knowledge of the region, specialising in the business space sector. In his role, Scott leads on commercial property and lease consultancy matters, acting on behalf of BENTONS are offering for clients to dispose of and acquire sale a rare parcel of land industrial units. He has been extending to 0.86 acres named ‘Dealmaker of the Year’ DOUBLE PROMOTION: Scott Osborne and Joe Reilly with planning consent for 2 for Nottinghamshire three times in detached dwellings together the last six years in an industry competition for completing more deals in the county than any other agent. with an area of amenity A Leicestershire native, Joe Reilly joined Innes England in 2016 after graduating from Oxford Brookes University Main Street | Swithland | Leicestershire | LE12 8TJ land alongside. with a first-class honours degree in Real Estate Management. He started in the professional services department with valuations and then moved to the agency team, where he has successfully worked the past few years, helping The plots are situated at private and corporate clients with letting and sales of a variety of industrial, office and retail properties across Main Street, Swithland, Leicestershire. In 2019, he passed the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) at his first attempt and Leicestershire LE12 8TJ. qualified as a Chartered Surveyor. Offers are invited for each plot: Matthew Hannah, Managing Director, said: “We’re continuing to focus on nurturing and retaining the very best Plot 1: Offers over £400,000 talent which is important for the firm’s growth as well as to individual staff progression. Both Scott and Joe are Plot 2: Offers over £350,000 highly valued members of our team who deserve recognition for their contributions to the company. Lot 3: Offers invited. “Scott brings a wealth of experience to our Business Space team in Nottingham and has forged lasting relationships For more information, contact with key clients. He also runs our APC training scheme which is crucial in bringing through the next generation of Bentons on 01664 563892 or email: gifted surveyors. Joe is one such example. He has worked hard to step up into his role with great success and we sales@bentons.co.uk wanted to recognise his drive and enthusiasm.”

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