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£25m build-to-rent loan kickstarts homes creation in Leicester

Site for 11 dwellings in Anstey

PROPERTY DEVELOPER Monk

Estates is to create 171 homes at a historic site in Leicester with financial backing of a £25m build-to-rent loan secured through collaboration between Housing Growth Partnership, Pluto Finance, and the MAF Finance Group. The build-to-rent loan will be instrumental in supporting the

repurposing of an Edwardian factory and the construction of two interconnected new build apartment blocks. Spanning four storeys, the redeveloped former hosiery factory in Highcross Street will be transformed into a modern and stylish residential hub, blending heritage with contemporary design.

Next to the factory, the two interconnected apartment blocks

have been designed to integrate with the existing structure, enhancing the development’s architectural appeal, and helping to reduce overall massing. Upon completion, the development will feature 171 residential units, as well as an associated commercial unit which will be available to serve both residents and the surrounding community.

TRANQUILITY Homes are offering for sale a 0.17 acre plot of land with planning granted for 11 dwellings (eight one-bed and three twobed) with associated parking for 9 cars.

The land – at Latimer Street, Anstey, Leicester – is located in a prime location, directly off The Nook in the centre of the village.

If built and rented out, the agents estimate the site would bring in around £99,600 income. Offers in excess of £550,000 are invited.

Contact Tranquility Homes for more information on 0116 235 5232.

How the development in Highcross Street, Leicester will look.

Harlow Timber Group Donates Timber Storage Building To College

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COLLEGE in Coalville are delighted with new timber storage structure which has been donated by Harlow Timber Group.

The new 7.5 x 6.5 x 4.1m structure will be used to store timber for apprentice students.

Constructed in July 2023, it further solidifies the partnership between Harlow Timber, Coalville and the SMB Group, who have been providing timber supplies for students to use as part of their education for the past 40+ years.

The HTG Manufacturing team worked with Paul Wright to design and build exactly what the college needed. Starting with an initial full site measure, the Harlow Timber team were able to draw from their 80 years of agricultural building knowledge to advise on a building that would be both practical and aesthetically pleasing.

Using 22x125 pressure treated Yorkshire boarding from imported European softwood, meant that the finished cladding would be suitable to withstand the elements, but also protect the timber being stored within it and still allow it to be a breathable working storage unit.

Former Palais de Danse is for sale: £1.65m+

IDEAL LOCATIONS are offering for sale the former Palais de Danse building and car park on the corner of Humberstone Gate and St James Street, in Leicester city centre.

Details of previously approved plans for 42 residential units and 2 retail units are available from the selling agents.

Guide Price: £1.65m to £1.75m. For more information, contact Ideal Locations of Ilford on 0203 907 2879.

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Major step forward for £60m stadium redevelopment

PLANS FOR A £60m redevelopment of Leicestershire’s Uptonsteel County Ground have taken a major step forward with the formation of a new working party.

The group has been formed to drive forward the transformation of Leicestershire County Cricket Club’s home stadium and will include one of the leading figures behind Leicester City’s move to King Power Stadium.

Steve Kind, currently a nonexecutive director at Leicestershire CCC, oversaw Leicester City’s departure from Filbert Street and will now bring his wealth of experience to the working party, which also comprises representatives from Leicester City Council and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

Namita Patel, community and EDI Director, will play an important role in liaising with residents and wider groups to continue the club’s commitment to giving everyone a voice during the period of consultation. A series of community focus groups have already taken place to inform neighbouring residents about the proposals.

The redevelopment proposals were first revealed earlier this year and extensive talks have been ongoing with a view to beginning the first phase of development in the winter of 2023. Among the options being explored are the development of residential homes, healthcare and retail outlets.

Other members of the working party include Bruce Cruse; Director of Facilities at the ECB, Tom Lo’Monte; Head of Capital at Leicester City Council, Ian Kendall; Director of Leisure Projects at LCCC, Chairman; John Thorpe and Stadium Manager; Dan Archer.

• Due to the cost of living crisis, 21% of builders can’t afford the new tools they need • 20% use damaged tools because they can’t afford replacements

NEW RESEARCH has revealed that UK builders spend an average of £1,042 on tools each year.

The study, conducted by ElectricalDirect, asked tradespeople about their outgoings on tools, maintenance and repairs, and found that 21% of builders can’t afford the new tools they need.

Furthermore, 9% keep their tools for longer than they used to, and 13% are now more likely to repair their own equipment.

Worryingly, 20% are even using damaged tools as they can’t afford replacements.

Across all trades, workers spend £1,110 on tools each year.

The amount spent on such costs varies significantly by trade. Caretakers and maintenance workers spend the most (£1,753 per year), followed by electricians (£1,546) and plasterers (£1,502).

The trades that spend the most and least on tools each year, on average, are:

Almost a quarter of these costs (22%) are spent on maintenance and repairs (£246), but the research suggests that an increasing number of tradespeople are tackling these jobs themselves to reduce outgoings.

Compared to before the cost-ofliving crisis, around one in six (16%) are now more likely to repair their own tools, rather than paying to get them fixed. Scaffolders are most likely to fix their own kit, with a third (33%) doing it themselves.

Furthermore, more than a quarter of tradespeople (27%) now keep their tools for longer to avoid paying for new ones, and one in seven (13%) even continue using damaged tools because they can’t afford replacements.

Other cost cutting measures include reducing usage of power tools to lower fuel costs (30%), and buying secondhand equipment instead of new (42%).

Dominick Sandford, Managing Director at ElectricalDirect, said: “The cost-of-living crisis has affected tradespeople in many ways, and workers have had to adjust long-standing habits in order to reduce bills.

“However, it’s important that people don’t take any potentially dangerous risks, and using damaged or partially repaired tools can lead to major problems. There are many far safer ways to cut day-to-day outgoings, and that’s why we’ve partnered with experts to share practical advice.”

Building plot for sale in Coalville:

£75,500

MAYNARD Estates are offering for sale a building plot with planning consent (ref: 21/01561/REM) for a three double-bedroomed three storey detached property, designed by David Granger.

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The plot – adjacent to 96 Bakewell Street, Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 3BA – is available at an asking price is £75,500.

(The adjacent property, known as 96 Bakewell Street, is also available to purchase by separate negotiation.) For more information, contact Maynard Estates on 01530 682886.

REVEALED: UK builders spend an average of £1,042 on tools each year

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Design Studio Architects celebrate their 10-year anniversary in style

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SUDERA, Managing Director of Design Studio Architects (DSA)

says “We would like to thank everyone who attended our 10 year anniversary celebration on Friday 7th July.

“It was a wonderful day and in recognition that our success would not have been possible without all those that have supported us over the last ten years. Together We Achieve More”.

With over 70 guests joining, the celebration was held at Chutney Ivy, which served a delicious Indian banquet made by the talented Shaf Islam and his wonderful team. It was one of the hottest days of the year but with the large venue windows opened out onto the street, a red carpet entrance, and a Jazz musician playing music as guests arrived, there certainly was holiday vibe with a feeling of being in a piazza somewhere in Europe. The perfect ambience for a very relaxed afternoon of dining, talking business, getting to know each other, many laughs and of course lots of thirst-quenching drinks.

If Carlsberg did a 10 year anniversary celebration… this probably would be the best!

The key message from Keshiv’s speech was “Thank you for everything. Whatever part you played, large or small, in our last 10 years. It mattered, and that is why we wanted you here with us. Let’s break some bread… well some naan and have fun. Thank you for coming and being part of this celebration marking our 10 year milestone.”

So we did. Share naan. Share stories. Share laughs. As the afternoon progressed, the After Party commenced. Sabrina Sudera, Operations Director DSA led the team and the guests to enjoy more drinks

Land with strategic development potential in Houghton on the Hill

NEWTON Estate Agents are offering for sale approximately 23.67 acres of predominantly arable land with road frontage to Uppingham Road (A47) at Houghton on the Hill, Leicestershire.

and laughter in the sunshine in the outdoor seating area. It continued into the evening and the After After Party commenced… what happened there is a secret to those that stayed on to celebrate.

Suffice to say business relationships grew stronger and friendships formed throughout the day.

DSA was founded in July 2013. Keshiv set out with a goal to create a company that offered high quality design solutions and a personal approach, across various sectors from Residential, Industrial to Sports and Leisure. The award-winning RIBA Chartered practice operates across the country and boasts a varied clientele, including those National House builders, Premier League Football Club, National Retailers and local property developers as well as a variety of public sector authorities. DSA was founded to achieve customer-centricity, dedication to providing quality services, and designs that are functional, beautiful and commercially aware.

Sabrina says “Reaching this milestone is a great opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of our staff who have been instrumental in our growth. Success is down to the people within the business who ex-

ecute the strategies and processes put in place, which is why we are so grateful to the team. DSA consists of 12 employees and has seen repeated growth year-on-year. With the business expanding and work increasing, creating a team and culture where all those involved can realise their full potential has been key to the success of the business. We are delighted that our team share the view about the importance of client service and culture.”

With ten years past, DSA is looking to the future, adopting BIM and new technologies that are being implemented on a number of projects. We also continue to promote the need for sustainable solutions in the built environment and champion the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge.

Moving forward, DSA will continue to place client service, its people, and its culture at the heart of its practice, an approach which has seen it become one of the leading practices in Leicestershire and The Midlands. We will continue our growth strategy in the Industrial, Sports and Leisure sectors and extend the team so we are in the best position to meet business volumes and create more innovative services which meet the market demand.

The land will be sold subject to an uplift provision which will specify that a percentage of any increase in value due to development (as defined in Section 55 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990) will be payable to the Vendors or their successors in title should such development occur within a period of years from the date of completion.

Price on application.

For more information, contact Will Young at Newton on 07810 378192 or email: will.young@ newtonldp.com

Hucknall site for 4 detached bungalows

BURCHELL EDWARDS are offering for sale a development site with planning permission for four detached bungalows. The site – at Roberts Lane, Hucknall, Nottingham NG15 6LW – is being offered at a guide price of £410,000.

Call Burchell Edwards on 0115 968 0528 for further information.

Whissendine, Near Oakham, Rutland.

The land consists of a single enclosure of permanent pasture with development potential, subject to planning.

The land is being sold subject to an uplft provision which will specify that 40% of any increase in value due to development (as defined in Section 55 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990) will be payable to the Vendors or their successors in title should such development occur within 30 years from the date of completion.Guide Price: £40,000.

For more information, contact Will Young at Newton LDP Limited on 07810 378192 or email: will. young@newtonldp.com

Work underway on new homes development in

Oakham

BELLWAY Eastern Counties has started construction work on a new housing development in Oakham.

The company is building

62 new homes at Barleywoods, on land off Braunston Road. Groundworks are progressing well and a sales office opened at the development on Saturday 8 July.

Barleywoods will create children’s play areas and other public open spacess on the 8.3-acre parcel of land to the south-west of the town.

Rhiannon Jones, Head of Sales at Bellway Eastern Counties, said: “Our groundworkers have been busy over the past few weeks preparing the site for the construction team. They will soon be taking charge of the first plots at Barleywoods so people will soon start to see the homes taking shape.”

Bellway will build 43 private and 19 affordable homes.

Barleywoods will be Bellway’s third development in the area in recent years after the company built 200 new homes at The Maltings in Barleythorpe, and 61 properties at Huntsman Drive, on the former Parks School site next to Catmose College.

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Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering announce biggest contract win in their history

DANAHER & WALSH (Civil Engineering) Ltd have been awarded a £10 million plus contract with Galliford Try –the biggest single order the company has ever received.

The project is ultimately for Leicestershire County Council to build the new North and East Melton Mowbray Distributor Road. The £115m scheme is funded by Leicestershire County Council, the UK government, and the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership.

The project provides a new corridor for the A606 around the north and east of Melton Mowbray, by building a new distributor road which reduces congestion in the town centre, accelerates housing delivery, and supports local economic growth.

Sean McCallion, Operations Director, Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering Ltd., said: “Danaher & Walsh are delighted to have been awarded this contract and look forward to working collaboratively with Galliford Try and Leicestershire County Council to deliver a distributor road around Melton Mowbray and therefore a more pleasant environment in the town centre for the community to enjoy.

“Along with Galliford Try we will be working with key stakeholders within the community to ensure minimum disruption and maximum benefit to local people, as a result of the works.”

Danaher & Walsh will be delivering civils packages across the scheme. The Project Team is in place, headed up by Contract Manager Mark Hedges and Commercial Manager Scot Jerram.

The company started work on site in July, and expect their element of the project to take two years to complete.

2024 Civic Trust Awards - Open

THE ONLINE application system for the 2024 Civic Trust Awards, Pro-Tem Awards (Temporary Projects & Installations) and AABC Conservation Awards is open to receive entries.

The deadline for applications is 6pm on Friday 11th August 2023.

All applications to the Civic Trust Awards are also considered for the Selwyn Goldsmith Awards for Universal Design.

Visit: https://new.civictrustawards. org.uk/dashboard

New Lubbesthorpe local centre and care home gains planning permission

Dwindling workforce poses threat to future housing delivery

THE BUILDING industry says the sector is facing a retirement cliff with one in five builders aged over 50 and wants the government to improve training to avoid a housebuilding slump.

The Homebuilder Federation, HBF’s latest workforce census revealed just one in four students gained employment after completing a full-time construction course. The trade body said this showed the UK education system was failing to deliver ‘practical and employable’ skills.

DEVELOPER Charterpoint, in a joint venture with landowner, The Drummond Trust, has received planning permission to build a new local centre and a 66-bed care home at New Lubbesthorpe, a new community in Blaby, Leicestershire.

The mixed-use development features a two-storey local centre which will house a Sainsbury’s Local store and four additional units for retail, including a café/bistro on the ground floor. The first floor will be occupied by Forest House Medical Centre.

The scheme also includes a 66-bedroom luxury care home to be built over two and three storeys, which will be delivered by senior living specialist Charterpoint.

Now Blaby District Council has approved the detailed designs for the scheme – giving the green light for the development of both the care home and New Lubbesthorpe Local Centre, which is the first retail scheme for the new community.

The local centre and care home – designed by Franklin Ellis Architects – will complete the development of the Tay Road feature square that also includes New Lubbesthorpe Primary School.

HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley said: “As the country’s demand for energy-efficient homes grows, the government must introduce measures to ensure students leave the education system ready for work. Investment in the skills and education of the labour force is critical in ensuring this country has the knowledge and expertise needed to deliver the homes of the future.”

One in five of the 14,000 respondents were from overseas with 16 per cent from EU countries, a fall of two per cent compared with census figures for 2017. Non-European participants accounted for just under four per cent of respondents, nearly double the proportion in 2017.

Reliance on foreign labour was greatest in the capital, with more than half of London’s workforce made up of EU or European Economic Area nationals and 14 per cent from other overseas nations.

“With 30,000 more skilled workers required to build every additional 10,000 homes, there is growing urgency for government to invest in building and developing the house building workforce if it’s serious about achieving its 300,000 per annum target,” said Mr Baseley.

Roles particularly in demand include bricklayers, groundwork or plant operatives and joiners.

The HBF would like to see the government collaborate more with industry to attract, train and develop a skilled and expert home building workforce. Nearly 60 per cent of SME home builders reported difficulties in recruiting site-based roles in HBF’s 2023 State of Play report.

NFRC talks retentions at UK Parliament

AS REPORTED by Catherine Oxley on the National Federation of Roofing Contractors website, members of the NFRC and other industry representatives were at the Houses of Parliament on 5th Julyto talk to MPs and Lords to improve their awareness of the problems caused for sub-contractors by cash retentions.

NFRC estimates that £300m of cash is held in retention just in the roofing and cladding industry. Despite efforts by some organisations in the wider construction industry to decrease the use of cash retentions, recent surveys of NFRC Members reveal that 78 per cent of contractors say they are facing levels of retention that are higher or the same as were seen a year ago.

The surveys also saw contractors call the process of chasing retention payments ‘unnecessary’, ‘tortuous’ and ‘psychologically damaging’.

NFRC is calling on government to engage with sub-contractor organisations on the retentions issue, and inform them on why firms would benefit from an end to the practice.

Andrew Lewer MBE MP, who is also Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on SME Housebuilders, hosted the reception.

Parliamentarians who attended the event were supportive of the message and recognised the

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Development opportunity in Syston

ASTON & CO are offering for sale a residential development opportunity comprising a fourbedroomed detached bungalow, together with a sizeable plot to the rear with outline planning for 5 dwellings.

serious financial problems that retentions can contribute to. NFRC will continue to work with them to take the issue to government.

James Talman, NFRC CEO, said: ‘At best, retentions are an extra burden on time-poor microbusinesses, at worst, they reduce sub-contractors to operating at a loss and sometimes even facing insolvency.

‘Ending this practice would encourage business investment in skills and expansion by improving construction SME cashflow, freeing up hours of wasted time chasing owed monies, and reduce the number of sub-contractor

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businesses that decide they just cannot carry on. This outdated practice has persisted for long enough, and government should lead the way on bringing it to an end. Retaining skills and not cash has better outcomes all around.’

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The property –at Barkby Road, Syston, Leicester – is being offered for sale by way of private treaty, with a preference for unconditional offers. The vendors reserve the right to reject any or all offers received.

Outline planning was granted on 10th January 2022 by Charnwood Borough Council, under application reference P/20/1856/2.

For more information, contact Aston & Co on 0116 260 7788 or email: syston@astonandco.co.uk

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Cameron Homes builds new village hall for local community in Breedon on the Hill

HOMEBUILDER, Cameron Homes, has built a new £500,000 village hall for the Breedon on the Hill Parish Council creating a central hub for the local community, alongside its new development of 52 homes.

This month, the village hall was officially handed over by representatives from Cameron Homes including Adrian Harrison, the development’s site manager and the Breedon on the Hill Parish Chairman, Ray Morris.

The village hall is located within the Cameron Homes Highwoods Green development, which includes 52 four and five bedroom homes. This is the first purpose built facility in the parish, enabling them to host free activities, run local initiatives and provide a central hub for charities, families, and the community to use.

With sustainable living in mind, facilities at the village hall have been futureproofed to ensure low running costs and high levels of environmentally friendly innovation, including heat pumps, solar panels, and underfloor heating.

Adrian Harrison, site manager at the Cameron Homes Highwoods Green development, said: “Cameron Homes has been working with the local parish council and community for several years whilst building has taken place at the development in Breedon on the Hill, with recent activity including the Platinum Jubilee and coronation events in the village. We’re delighted to now hand over the village hall and provide them with a purpose-built space in the centre of Breedon on the Hill.”

Ray Morris, Local District Councillor and Breedon on the Hill Parish Chairman, added: “We are truly grateful for the generosity and hard work shown by Cameron Homes in the lead-up to the hand over. The hall has been built to an exceptional standard, with amenities that will be utilised by the parish far into the future.”

The Highwoods Green development is set to be completed this month.

Happy & Healthy House Hunters At Houlton

AWARD WINNING housebuilder William Davis Homes has teamed up with the leading health, fitness and wellness business David Lloyd Leisure to give new home buyers at Houlton one year’s free family membership to the brandnew David Lloyd Rugby. Each membership, for a family of four, will give new residents Platinum access to the new club, which includes Spa and Spa garden, indoor and outdoor pools, DL Kids activities and state-of-the-art gym.

The giveaway is available only to new purchasers at William Davis Homes’ Houlton development, subject to t&cs.

It’s the first time William Davis Homes has partnered with a leisure company in this way, with the new club giving customers in Houlton’s growing community the opportunity to socialise, relax and stay fit and healthy.

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Major housing scheme approved for Blaby District

Plan Of New Housing Estate Approved For Kirby Muxloe

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The application, from L and Q Estates, was approved by Blaby District Council Planning Committee members.

As well as the homes the scheme provides for a new primary school, landscaping and public open space. There is also the potential for a coffee shop with community use.

The 44 hectare site has been allocated for housing in the Blaby District Local Plan since 2019 and is mainly agricultural land bordering the existing sports clubs on Hinckley Road as well as Kirby Muxloe Golf Club.

Initially two applications were submitted, one from L and Q Estates for 750 dwellings and a separate one from Hazelton Homes for 137 homes, however, Hazelton Homes withdrew their bid and L and Q Estates took over the proposals for both sites.

All vehicle access will be from a proposed roundabout on the A47 with pedestrian and cycle only access onto the A47 opposite Beggars Lane.

It is expected that 25% of the housing provided will be affordable within a mix of sizes, from one bed to four beds and bungalows.

Future planning applications which will outline the finer details of the scheme will also need to be reviewed by the Council.

Councillor Ben Taylor, Blaby District Council’s Portfolio Holder for Planning Delivery and Enforcement and Corporate Transformation, said: “While I understand the concerns from residents in respect to this development, we must consider our housing land supply and those areas marked as a prime location for housing within our local plan.

“I’m pleased to see the planning committee last night approve this application and to see the scheme come to fruition. The scheme will offer opportunities for a new community to grow and thrive and provide valuable affordable housing.”

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Ratcliffe on Soar power station site granted planning permission to fast-track investment

RATCLIFFE ON SOAR power station site has received Local Development Order (LDO) planning permission status that could fast-track new investment, green industry and business projects and potentially create thousands of permanent highly-skilled jobs.

Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Full Council meeting passed a vote in favour of the order at a meeting on July 13th 2023.

The power station, owned by international energy company Uniper, will close at the end of September 2024 in line with government policy to end coal-fired power generation.

The LDO could now increase the speed at which planning processes could be progressed for a range of modern industrial uses and the vision for the site sets out guiding principles by which any development could be brought forward, including:

• A zero-carbon technology and energy hub for the East Midlands

• Highly skilled, well-paid jobs

• Modern industry and business uses, served by on-site sustainable energy generation and storage

• Advanced manufacturing and low-carbon energy production, for example to produce electric car batteries

• A hub for research, development, and innovation, through links with universities, business support organisations and established industry.

The LDO being granted follows the creation of a design guide and masterplan for the site that was prepared to support the redevelopment, which will guide growth and development at the site over the coming years.

Part of the power station site is designated as the East Midlands Freeport, the UK’s only inland Freeport, which provides the catalyst to lever significant international investment in the Borough.

Building plot in Aslockton

NEWTON FALLOWELL are inviting offers over £300,000 for a building plot at Chapel Lane, Aslockton, Nottingham NG13 9AR.

Planning consent (ref: 18/01895/FUL) has been granted for a fourbedroom detached dwelling. Work has commenced, so the permission will not lapse.

For more information, contact Newton Fallowell on 01949 839839 or email: bingham@newtonfallowell.co.uk

Industry needs commitment from Government to build more homes, says FMB

THE FALL IN construction activity acerbated by the drop in housing activity signals the need for the Government to give a clear commitment to building new homes, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the latest data from S&P Global / CIPS UK Construction PMI.

Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB said: “Small, local housebuilders are struggling in a market that has seen the fastest decline in residential construction since May 2020, which was when the country was gripped by the Covid pandemic. At a time when we need to be building more homes we are moving in the opposite direction and building fewer. There is a whole generation of people who can’t get on the housing ladder, which is holding back growth and investment. While it might be politically easy to shelve housing commitments to gain votes in some areas, the Government must recommit to their annual housing target of 300,000 homes.”

Berry concluded: “I’m concerned that the Government lacks a clear plan to solve the housing crisis, resulting in overcrowding and increasingly unaffordable rents as more cling on to rental properties as the new housing market shrinks. While there are long term issues to solve with the planning system, the Government needs to take the bull by the horns and restate its ambition to build new homes.”

New Space4 timber frame factory gets the go-ahead

APPROVAL has been granted by Charnwood Borough Council for the creation of a new Space4 timber frame factory – believed to be the biggest in the UK – on the edge of Loughborough.

Following approval from Charnwood Borough Council on 22 June 2023, the state-of-the-art facility will bring up to 120 new jobs to Loughborough and the surrounding areas, whilst also utilising the latest automation technology as part of the manufacturing process. The factory will produce timber frame units for up to 7,000 homes a year and is set to be in full operation towards the end of 2025.

CONSULTANTS

The new Space4 facility will be placed on the Garendon Park Sustainable Urban Extension (SUE), a community of over 3,000 homes on the Garendon Park estate. Across the whole of the SUE, a cumulative figure of over £43m will be paid to support local infrastructure delivery and ensure economic development.

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Builders’ Problems SOLVED

Monies owed from 2016 – can I make a claim?

QMY COMPANY completed a new build for a client back in March 2016, but the final account was not never agreed, which left around £48,000 still in contention.

We attended the defects within the 6-month defects liability period and although it was always my intention to chase up the account, other priorities always seemed to get in the way, and I never got around to settling the account.

Since the turn of 2023, work has slowed down, which has allowed me to dust off some old files and chase retention monies held or finalising the final accounts. This particular project was one of the files I picked up, and I was just about to write to the client, when it suddenly occurred to me that I may be out of time.

I have asked a quantity surveyor and an architect if they knew the answer, but both came back with different views, so I am none the wiser. What I do not want to do is write to the client and be embarrassed to learn that I have left the account too late.

contracts executed as a deed and states: “An action upon a specialty shall not be brought after the expiration of twelve years from the date on which the cause of action accrued.”

Assuming that your contract is a simple contract, you will have 6 years to bring a claim from the date that the cause of action accrued, otherwise the claim will be timebarred.

The first port of call is the Limitation Act 1980. Section 5 of the Act states that: “An action founded on simple contract shall not be brought after the expiration of six years from the date on which the cause of action accrued”, meaning that a claim in a simple contract must be brought within six years from the date of the accrual of the cause of action, whilst section 8(1) of the Act, deals with

The date that the cause of action accrued will depend upon the wording of the contract, but the starting point will be when the work (or services) has been performed, which in your case will be sometime in March 2016, hence the limitation to bring a claim will expire sometime in March 2022, meaning that your claim is timebarred.

It will not depend on when you applied for the monies or sent your invoice, and there have been some recent cases on this over the past couple of years, for example, Hirst & Another v Dunbar & Others [2022] EWHC 41 (TCC), where the court held that an action accrues from the completion date of the work and not when the invoice is submitted, and LJR Interiors Ltd v Cooper Construction Ltd [2023] EWHC 3339 (TCC), where the court also held that action accrues from the completion of the work whilst the balance of outstanding monies does not become due again because an application is issued.

It will be different if say you executed a JCT form of contract, as there is a payment certification process that continues even after practical completion has been

BMF sales forecast reflects continued economic uncertainty

THE LATEST Forecast Report from the Builders Merchants Federation (Spring 2023) reflects the continuing impact of rising interest rates and the cost of living crisis on building material sales.

The first quarter of the year saw a negative return for builders’ merchants’ sales, at -2.3%. However, this figure understates the fall in sales volumes, as it includes an element of value growth coming from materials price increases.

While Repair Maintenance and Improvement (RMI) work is performing better than housebuilding, ever-rising interest rates are causing further strain on disposable incomes, demand in the RMI sector is similar to levels seen prior to Covid, with potential to see further declines. The new homes market is further affected by the end of the Help to Buy scheme, with new home registrations down on 2022.

Given this scenario, the BMF’s baseline forecast now predicts negative growth of -1.4% in 2023 over 2022 . While this is slightly ahead of the BMF’s previous 2023 forecast (-1.6%) there is less optimism for market recovery in 2024. The current prediction puts average growth forecast at +1.3%, whereas the previous forecast was more positive at +2.4%.

Commenting on the forecast, Thomas Lowe, BMF Industry Analyst/Economist said: “Much depends on the effectiveness of the Bank of England’s strategy to bring down inflation. If we start to see signs of economic stabilisation, we expect the market to pick up in the latter months of this year and continue to slowly improve into 2024. We are, of course, keeping a watchful eye for any change in conditions that may affect the forecast for 2024.”

The 36 page BMF Spring Forecast Report combines a comprehensive analysis of merchant market performance from July 2014 to March 2023, taken from the Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI), coupled with analysis of key factors affecting builders’ merchants’ sales to project future sales in 2023 and 2024.

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The advice provided is intended to be of a general guide only and should not be viewed as providing a definitive legal analysis.

Grade II Listed Church for sale in Rothwell

BERRYS Estate Agents are offering for sale a Grade II Listed church dating from 1655.

The property – The United Reformed Church, Fox Street, Rothwell, Northants. NN14 6AN –extends to 5,858 sq.feet in area, split over two floors. Outside there is an open area via double entrance gates. This will offer allocated parking to the front and side. There are also two outbuilding blocks to the side of the church. There will be a no build clause on the adjoining graveyard.

The Guide Price is £325,000.

For more information, or to book a viewing, contact Neill Maycock at Berrys on 01536 213151 or email: neill.maycock@berrys.uk.com

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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.

United Reformed Church Fox Street Rothwell Northamptonshire | NN14 6AN

Street with the pedestrianised Shires Lane, just a short distance from the Leicester Inner Ring Road at Vaughan Way and in the heart of the Leicester city centre.

Introducing Below DPC Cavity Insulation - from BEWI

The property is located on the south side of Freeschool Lane close to Shires Lane junction and adjacent to the western part of the Highcross Shopping Centre.

The Property

BEWI a leading supplier in the UK insulation products industry, is proud to announce the launch of its latest product, Below DPC Cavity Insulation.

This new insulation solution, manufactured from Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), has been specifically designed to be installed in a cavity wall below the Damp Proof Course (DPC) level, providing improved thermal performance and energy efficiency.

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Description

The property comprises a front 3 storey period building with part basement level. Parts of the ground floor comprise of former offices with basement storage.

“Below DPC Cavity Insulation marks the significant advancement in building regulations with regard to wall insulation. By focusing on the critical area below the DPC, where conventional insulation is not present, BEWI has developed an easy-to-install solution that addresses this crucial thermal bridging point, resulting in improved energy conservation and reduced heat loss,”explains Stefania Cappiello, Group New Product Development Manager at BEWI.

The upper floors comprise of what was originally ten 1-bed residential flats that have effectively been reduced to eight flats by the extension of the Highcross Shopping Centre (4 flats per floor). These flats are in need of refurbishment Adjoining the rear of this front building is a further 3 storey property with basement which previously provided further office facilities with additional storage to the basement.

Key features and benefits of Below DPC Cavity Insulation include:

• Enhanced thermal efficiency: effectively minimising heat transfer through the wall and optimising energy conservation.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the joint agents:

Rating Assessment

From our searches of the VOA website the front ground floor office has a rateable value of £7,200. The rateable value for the remaining office accommodation is currently linked to adjacent properties that do not form part of this sale.

The residential flats all currently lie within Band A for council tax purposes.

Energy Performance Certificate

Due to the likely conversion and refurbishment of the building there is currently no valid EPC in place for the property.

Terms

Offers in excess of £950,000 for the freehold interest.

VAT

Prices are quoted excluding VAT.

• Moisture resistance: ensuring long-term performance.

• Easy installation: This lightweight insulation is straightforward to install, seamlessly integrating into the existing construction process without any additional complexities.

Mike Allwood Andrew + Ashwell mra@andash.co.uk 07969 149 386

Iain McGregor Glenmhor Property Consultants iain.mcgregor@glenmhoruk.com 07850 811 515

• Versatility: Below DPC Cavity Insulation is compatible with various building types.

These particulars do not constitute any part of any offer or contract. None of the statements contained herein are, or are intended to be statements or representations of fact or opinion by either the vendor or Andrew & Ashwell or its employees or agents. Neither Andrew & Ashwell nor its employees or agents are authorised to make or give any representation, guarantees or warranties whatsoever in relation to the above premises. Interested parties must satisfy themselves by inspection or survey on any matter or statement contained in these particulars. The premises detailed in these particulars are offered subject to them not having been let, sold or withdrawn and Andrew & Ashwell will accept no liability for consequential loss arising from these particulars or any negotiations in relation thereto.

Freeschool Lane links Highcross

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West Bridgford development opportunity for 9 apartments

HEB Chartered Surveyors are offering for sale a substantial former children’s day nursery with planning consent (ref: 22/01046/ FUL) for 9 apartments with undercroft parking.

The property – 2 Oakfields Road, Lady Bay, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5DN – is being offered for sale at a price of £975,000. For more information, contact Matthew Hilton at heb Chartered Surveyors on 0115 950 6612 or email: mhilton@heb.co.uk

Burton development site for 24 units

GRAHAM Watkins & Co Estate Agents are offering for sale BY INFORMAL TENDER a development site with Outline Planning Consent (ref: P/2019/01244) for 24 residential units.

The 1.08 acre site – at 7 Stanton Road, Stapenhill, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire DE15 9RW – is situated in an established residential area and benefits from excellent road frontage and access.

The planning consent gives permission for the ‘demolition of existing buildings and farmhouse to facilitate the erection of up to 24 dwellings including details of access’. Offers over £750,000 are invited.

Tenders to be submitted by 12 noon on Monday 21st August 2023. For more information, contact Graham Watkins & Co on 01538 373308 or email: enquiries@grahamwatkins.co.uk

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Winning architect revealed for Mansfield housing redevelopment competition

Construction output falls for first time in five months amid steep downturn in housing activity

Key findings

• Fastest decline in residential work for just over three years

• Input prices decrease for first time since January 2010

• Supplier performance improves at quickest pace for 14 years 2009

THE WINNER of an international competition to appoint an architect for a flagship housing scheme on a derelict site close to Mansfield town centre has been revealed.

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in January launched a competition to find an outstanding design for Mansfield’s White Hart Street area on behalf of Mansfield District Council.

There were 36 entries and the competition drew huge interest in Mansfield both nationally and internationally.

Proctor and Matthews

Architects have now been announced as winners selected from five finalists after their mixed housing scheme impressed a judging panel comprising council officers, Mansfield Executive Mayor Andy Abrahams and a RIBA advisor.

A delegated decision by the Cllr Anne Callaghan, Portfolio Holder for Housing, for the council to formally offer the £583,796 contract to Proctor and Matthews, a prominent London-based design house, took place on 12 July.

Entrants to the competition worked to a £14m design budget and their brief included providing a high quality mix of around 60 affordable homes which respected the historic nature of the area and considered the challenges of climate change. The finalists were judged 80% on quality and 20% on price.

Most of the quality criteria looked at architectural distinction and appropriateness of the design concept and how it met the requirements of the brief.

A proportion of the scores were awarded on the architects’ ability to work in partnership with the council and other stakeholders and the social value their scheme would deliver to the local economy.

UK construction companies signalled a renewed decline in business activity during June as a steep and accelerated downturn in house building weighed on overall workloads.

Latest data also highlighted a reduction in new orders for the first time since January.

On a more positive note, softer demand and fewer supply bottlenecks resulted in the sharpest improvement in delivery times for construction inputs since July 2009. This also contributed to an outright decline in purchasing prices for the first time in thirteenand-a-half years.

At 48.9 in June, down from 51.6 in May, the headline seasonally adjusted S&P Global / CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI®) –registered below the neutral 50.0 threshold for the first time in five months.

The reduction in output levels was marginal overall, but this masked divergent trends across the three major categories of construction activity monitored by the survey.

Residential work (index at 39.6) decreased at the steepest pace since May 2020. Aside from the lockdown-related fall in house building, the rate of contraction was the fastest since April 2009. Survey respondents widely commented on weaker demand due to rising borrowing costs and a subdued outlook for the housing market.

Civil engineering was the best-performing segment (index at 53.1), with business activity rising at the second-fastest pace since June 2022. Construction companies mostly noted increasing work on infrastructure projects.

Commercial building also expanded at a solid pace in June (index at 53.0), although the rate of growth slipped to a three-month low. Rising demand for refurbishment projects was cited in June, but some firms reported more cautious decision-making by clients.

New order volumes decreased for the first time since January, although the pace of decline was only marginal overall. Subdued demand was mostly linked to the

Comment

Tim Moore, Economics Director at S&P Global Market Intelligence, which compiles the survey said: “Weaker housing market conditions in the wake of higher borrowing costs acted as a major constraint on UK construction output in June. Total industry activity declined for the first time in five months due to the steepest downturn in residential work since May 2020. Aside from the lockdown-related fall in house building, the rate of decline was the fastest for just over 14

impact of rising interest rates on house building projects, alongside concerns among clients about the general economic outlook.

Construction companies sought to reduce their inventories and cut back on purchases of products and materials in June. Mirroring the trend for new orders, the reduction in input buying was the first for five months. Suppliers’ delivery times shortened for the fourth month running. The latest improvement in vendor performance was the strongest for around 14 years. Survey respondents widely commented on improved availability of inputs due to rising stocks among vendors and softer underlying demand.

June data signalled a marginal decline in overall input prices across the construction sector. This was the first outright reduction in average cost burdens since January 2010.

Construction companies cited lower fuel, steel and timber prices, alongside more competitive market conditions in response to falling demand. Meanwhile, sub-contractor charges increased at the slowest pace for 31 months.

Construction firms signalled a downturn in business confidence for the third month running in June. Weaker optimism about future workloads mostly reflected concerns related to rising interest rates and subdued housing market conditions.

years. Survey respondents widely commented on cutbacks to new residential building projects and more caution among clients in response to rising interest rates.

“Solid rates of output growth in the commercial and civil engineering segments helped to offset some of the weakness in residential construction. Higher levels of business activity were attributed to resilient demand for refurbishment projects in the commercial construction sector and robust infrastructure workloads.

“Construction companies experienced an outright decline in

their purchasing prices during June, which contrasted with the rapid rates of cost inflation seen over the past three years. Anecdotal evidence suggested that more competitive market conditions and improved materials availability had helped to bring down inflationary pressures.

Supply constraints continued to ease in the latest survey period, as signalled by the fastest improvement in delivery times for construction inputs since July 2009.”

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Calling all innovators: CITB is offering up to £500k for your ideas

HAVE YOU got a big idea that could have a positive impact on the construction industry? The Industry Impact Fund could be just what you need to turn that idea into a reality.

Launched alongside CITB’s Business Plan for 2023-24 earlier this year, the exciting and innovative new fund invites CITB-registered employers to apply for up to £500,000. Employer’s ideas must be new and innovative, not previously supported by CITB, as well as scalable. The fund is seeking big picture ideas that enable shared knowledge and resources across the industry and are sustainable past the period of funding.

A key requirement for applications is that the idea should propose and develop solutions on how to enhance at least one of the following areas:

• Productivity: To improve the efficiency and effectiveness across the supply chain. This could be implementing new training methods, improving communication and collaboration among teams, or streamlining workflows to increase outputs.

• EQUALITY: To ensure that all workers are treated fairly and with respect, regardless of their race, gender, age, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.

• DIVERSITY: To secure the presence of different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds among the construction workforces.

• INCLUSION: To create a work environment that is supportive and welcoming of all workers by promoting open communication between colleagues, fostering a sense of belonging and creating policies and good practices that ensures workers feel valued and respected.

If your application meets the criteria, you may be invited to attend a CITB panel meeting and discuss your ideas in more detail. If your application for funding exceeds £250,000, you will have the opportunity to present your idea to leading industry figures in a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style pitch. The external panel consists of four individuals who have been nominated by CITB’s Industry Funding Committee and Nation Councils.

Find out more at www.citb.co.uk/levy-grants-and-funding/grants-andfunding/industry-impact-fund/

FOR SALE BY AUCTION

Landscape View, Main Street, Willey, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 0SH FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION (ends 16 8 23)

Landscape View is a three-bedroom detached cottage situated on the edge of the popular village of Willey. The property is in need of total renovation but offers lots of potential The property occupies a generous plot with beautiful formal gardens, adjoining orchard and paddock, in all approaching approximately 1 25 acres To the rear of the property sits a brick-built outbuilding, stabling and dilapidated barn.

Blueprint Interiors Complete Fit-Out On Iconic 50’s Building

WORKSPACE consultants and commercial office interior fit-out specialists Blueprint Interiors has completed the fitout of an iconic high-profile 1950’s office building located on the A5 in Nuneaton.

Formerly the original HQ of HORIBA MIRA, the building underwent refurbishment and has been leased as a temporary solution to a Swedish automotive brand, who will eventually move to a brand-new purpose built complex within MIRA Technology Park, one of the UK’s leading locations for automotive research and development.

The overarching objective was to be sympathetic to the key features of a 1950’s building whilst also modernising the interior office space to ensure HORIBA MIRA was able to retain its tenant and continue occupancy within the technology park.

Potential redevelopment site in Mountsorrel: offers over £1m

BENTONS Estate Agents are inviting offers in excess of £1,000,000 for a potential redevelopment site extending to 0.8 of an acre, and backing on to the River Soar.

The property – 14-26 Loughborough Road, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire LE12 7AT – comprises a threestorey 1750s detached dwelling known as Mill House, rear yard, extensive garaging to Mill House, and formal gardens extending down to the River Soar. There were three terraced cottages which were subsequently demolished fronting Loughborough Road, which are also included in the sale price.

The site of Charnwood & Highmeres, currently a showroom with a series of outbuildings included with vacant possession is available.

For more information, contact Bentons on 01664 563892 or email: sales@ bentons.co.uk

Mature Bottesford plot for sale

HAMMOND property Services are offering for sale a mature building plot with planning permission (ref: 21/01381/FU) for a single detached dwelling, following the removal of the existing bungalow.

The plot, which is located at 13 High Street, Bottesford, Leicestershire NG13 0AA, is being offered at a Guide Price of £280,000.

For more information, contact Melanie Blockley at Hammond Property Services on 01949 878685 or email: melanie@hammondpropertyservices.com

Tenders invited for former school

HEB Chartered Surveyors are offering for sale

BY INFORMAL

Delivering the design vision meant stripping out several areas where over the years lowered ceilings and office partitioning had been added. When the ceiling in the reception area was removed an amazing double height space was revealed. This feature is now a central focal point which ‘wows’ visitors and helps to convey a positive first impression.

Internally the style takes its lead influence from the building’s iconic original crittal windows.

The entire space has been transformed, including a wide variety of functional desk spaces, break out rooms and meeting rooms. Functional features such as toilets and showers have been refitted with modern energy efficient equipment.

Commenting, Mark Rogers, Facilities & Maintenance Manager, at HORIBA MIRA said, “Blueprint Interiors has delivered a great result and we’re delighted with the transformation of the building. We now have the wide variety of workspaces that we required with the building modern, people-focused and climate-controlled with an exceptional main reception.”

Chloe Sproston, Creative Director from Blueprint Interiors added, “The deadline, the budget and some of the 1950s features found during the strip out meant the project presented some unusual challenges, making it truly unique. It’s given both us and the client great satisfaction to know we’ve breathed new life into a special space that will continue to live for many more years to come. We are very pleased that the feedback about the transformation has been summed up by the client in just one wordamazing!”

Based in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire Blueprint Interiors has previously been involved in the commercial fit-out of the social hub within MIRA Technology Park and has recently completed projects for other high profile brands including The Melton Building Society, Gleeds, Roythornes Solicitors, Worldline and Futures Housing.

TENDER the Former Hawthorne Primary School at School Walk, Bestwood Village, Nottingham NG6 8TL.

The property comprises the school buildings and enclosed fenced and gated playground and lawned areas. The total site area extends to 0.84 acres. The existing school buildings provide a gross internal area of approximately 5,186 sq.feet.

The selling agents believe the premises may be suited to a variety of end users, including:

• Residential/Care Home development

• Day nursery

• Clinical use (doctor’s/dentist’s surgery)

• Offices, etc.

The agents are instructed by Nottinghamshire County Council to invite bids by way of an Informal Tender with a closing date of 12 noon on 8th September 2023.

For more information, contact Robert Maxey at heb Chartered Surveyors on 0115 950 6611 or email: rmaxey@heb.co.uk

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I saw a sign on shop door that said ‘Guide Dogs Welcome’. I walked in and was greeted by a Labrador who thanked me for shopping and took my coat.

OWL HOMES ACQUIRES HIGHAM ON THE HILL SITE WITH PLANNING PERMISSION FOR 61 NEW HOMES

Schlüter-Systems appoints new Head of Marketing

THE NEW Head of Marketing for SchlüterSystems is David Naylor (pictured) who brings years of experience in the building industry to the innovative manufacturer of system solutions for the function, protection and decoration of tile and natural stone.

OWL HOMES, the leading Midlands home builder, has announced the acquisition of a 61-home development site in Leicestershire.

The 6.39 acre site in Higham on the Hill, near Nuneaton, has outline planning permission for a mix of one, two, three and four bedroom homes, with 36 allocated for private sale and 25 designated as affordable homes. Planning for reserved matters for the site has been submitted by Owl Homes following the acquisition. This acquisition is the part of Tamworth-based Owl Homes’ strategic growth drive to bring its hallmark quality to more communities across the Midlands.

Dave Bradley, Managing Director of Owl Homes, said: “This development represents a special opportunity for Owl Homes. Higham on the Hill isn’t just a beautiful location, it’s a stone’s throw from our home base. We’re excited to bring our brand of quality homebuilding to a place that’s so close to our heart.”

“The homes are set to be built to the high standards that have become synonymous with Owl Homes. Our commitment to quality, community and sustainability will be reflected in this latest addition to our portfolio of exceptional homes.

“The acquisition represents a thoughtful and measured step in the direction of our planned growth for Owl Homes. We look forward to the acquisition of further developments across the Midlands, with the aim of offering more individuals and families access to high-quality, sustainable homes.”

Owl Homes is a privately-owned, forward-thinking home builder, specialising in producing sustainable, high-quality residential properties across the Midlands. It is part of our Owl Group which also includes Owl Partnerships, a division working with social housing providers to create affordable housing in the Midlands.

David’s most recent position as Head of Product Management for George Fischer, a plastic pipe systems specialist. During his career, David has been involved the development of new innovative products, such as Durapipe PLX+, a fuel station pipe system, which is now distributed worldwide, and George Fischer’s Fuseal, a chemical waste drainage system. Also, during his time at Tremco Illbruck, David managed the launch of popular adhesive products such as Shark Bond and PU700.

Heading a team of 5, David explains, “I look forward to making a positive impact here by helping the business grow and expanding the coverage across the industry. I am also enjoying working with my new team, who have been very supportive. It’s an exciting time to join Schlüter-Systems”.

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Bungalow in a large plot

ANDREW GRANGER & Co are offering for sale a three-bed detached bungalow standing in a large plot extending to 0.21 of an acre.

The porperty - 2 Fairmount Drive, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3JR - has a frontage in excess of 90 feet.

Price Guide: £439,000.

For more information, call Andrew Granger & Co on 01509 235 534.

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Ilke Homes in administration

TWO MAJOR Nottinghamshire housing projects have uncertain futures after a building firm went into administration.

Ilke Homes, based in Yorkshire, suspended work on a 131-property site in Arnold in June over money problems. A second site for more than 600 homes near the Boots site in Beeston had received planning permission only months ago.

The firm, which made prefabricated homes, confirmed more than 1,100 jobs were likely to be lost.

David Naylor, Schlüter-Systems’ new Head of Marketing

Nottingham construction firm falls into administration

HUNDREDS OF JOBS have been put at risk with the entry of Nottingham construction firm J Tomlinson Ltd into administration.

Founded in the 1950s, the business, which employs more than 400 people, has gone under after failing to attract additional finance.

The company is said to have been affected, primarily in its Care division, by long-term contracts with hyper inflation and schemes priced pre-covid, which ultimately impaired the group’s cash-flow.

Accounts for the year ended 30 September 2021 show a turnover increased to £106m, with a reduced £616,000 operating loss.

The company employed 460 staff at the time of the accounts and owed £17.7m to trade creditors.

J Tomlinson has been in business since the 1950s and “offers a fully integrated solution covering the whole building lifecycle from new build to refurbishment, repairs and maintenance, engineering services, renewable energy solutions, and facilities management.”

The company works work from a network of regional offices in the East Midlands, West Midlands, Central England, Northern England, and Yorkshire, each supported by the head office in Nottingham.

FRP Advisory has been appointed administrator.

Plot for sale in Somerby

Master planner appointed to take forward Nottingham’s Broad Marsh vision

Sutton Bonington plot: £350k

SMITHS Property Experts are offering for sale a building plot of around a quarter of an acre, situated in a private road at Park Lane, Sutton Bonington.

Outline planning permission (ref: 22/02047/OUT) is granted for a single storey dwelling with a footprint of 3,000 square feet. There is provision for a private driveway, double garage, and private gardens to the rear. The agents estimate that the finished property will have a value in the region of £1,000,000.

Guide Price: £350,000.

For more information, contact Smiths Property Experts on 01509 278842.

MAJOR INTERNATIONAL architecture and design practice

BDP has been appointed by Nottingham City Council to develop a master plan to realise the city’s vision for Broad Marsh, one of the largest and most significant city centre projects anywhere in the UK.

The appointment moves the proposals for the whole site towards the submission of a planning application and closer to the start of construction on a project which sees Nottingham leading the way on a new approach to city centre regeneration.

BDP, a collective of architects, engineers, designers and urbanists has a reputation for creating people-centred places and holds an excellent track record of working on high-profile projects including Wimbledon Centre Court, Ascot Racecourse, Liverpool One, the Google HQ at Kings Cross and the Houses of Parliament.

Its Urban Design Director, David Rudlin, who will oversee the Broad Marsh Masterplanning process, is a highly respected urbanist who produced the Government’s National Model Design Code and has managed major masterplans, such as Brighton New England Quarter. The Broad Marsh masterplan, developed by BDP, will help realise the bold vision for the site created with Heatherwick Studio following the Big Conversation, an extensive public consultation which attracted

MOORES Estate Agents are offering for sale a building plot at High Street, Somerby, Leicestershire.

Full planning permission (ref: 22/00357/FUL) has been granted for a detached three-bedroom dwelling in place of existing outbuildings and stables.

Offers over £170,000 are invited.

Contact Moores on 01664 491610 or email: office@ mooresestateagents.com

Cropwell Butler opportunity

more than 3,000 responses and 12,000 comments.

A new ‘Green Heart’ public space the size of a football pitch, is being created at the centre of the Broad Marsh site. Other key elements of the vision include:

• Up to 1,000 new homes

• More than 6,000 new jobs

• 500,000 square feet of commercial and office space

• Retention of part of old shopping centre’s structural frame to create an innovative new space

• Rejuvenation of the city’s unique cave network

BDP will work with the council and Townshend Landscape Architects which has already designed the Green Heart and submitted proposals for Collin Street’s transformation. Work is due to begin shortly at Collin Street and later this year on the Green Heart. The Masterplan will tie in with work already undertaken in the Southside area, including the development of the new car park, bus station and Central Library, the new Nottingham College city hub and huge changes to surrounding streets.

Stanton-by-Bridge building plot

FLETCHER & Company are offering for sale a prime building plot with planning consent (ref: 2022/0173) for a four-bed detached residence with a separate detached garage.

The land – at The Lindens, Ingleby Road, Stanton-by-Bridge, Derby DE73 7HU – is available at an asking price of £350,000.

For more information, visit www.fletcherandcompany.co.uk

REX GOODING Estate Agents are offering for sale The Old Post Office, Hardigate Road, Cropwell Butler, Nottinghamshire NG12 3AH.

Full planning permission has been granted to demolish The Old Post Office and build an impressive 3,400 sq.foot new home on this corner plot. Full details and plans are available on the Rushcliffe Borough Council planning portal –reference 22/00676/FUL.

Guide price: £475,000.

For more information, contact Rex Gooding on 01159 455 553 or visit www.rexgooding.com

Belper property for auction

BAGSHAWS Estate Agents are offering for sale BY AUCTION a predominantly stone detached property set within gardens and land extending to just over 4 acres.

The property – Hilltop Farm, 335 Over Lane, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 0HJ – could be improved with some modernisation and updating. Its convenient location, lovely views and a number of outbuildings and pasture land provide a superb opportunity for a family looking for equine or smallholder facilities.

For sale by Public Auction at Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane, Uttoxeter ST14 8BD on Wednesday 9th August 2023 at 3pm. Guide Price: £600,000.

For more information, contact Bagshaws on 01335 342201 or email: ashbourne@bagshaws.com

Recent Planning Applications

Leicester City

MR ADIL AYDIN KURT (c/o Agent: 6 Pendene Road, Leicester LE2 3DQ) – Construction of 2 detached two-storey dwellings for student accommodation – at Flat 1, 4 The Scotlands, Knighton Park Road, Leicester LE2 1ZA.

HYLYFE LEICESTER LIMITED

(c/o Agent: Mr Evans, Staniforth Architects Limited, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Demolition of existing light industrial units; construction of five, six and eight-storey mixed-use development comprising 98 flats with associated amenity space, cycle storage, servicing, plant and access; two ground floor commercial units, electricity substation and loading bay to highway – at 132-140 Highcross Street, Leicester LE1 4PJ.

LEICESTERSHIRE DENTAL

STUDIO (c/o Agent: Mr Bernard Taruvinga, Kunstler Designs Architect, 31 Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1RE) – Conversion of the flats at first floor and second floor to become part of the dentist’s surgery to include the staff room, dentist photo suite, storage, adminstration, kitchenette and toilets – at Flats 1, 2 and 3, 28a Narborough Road, Leicester LE3 0BQ.

BRACKLEY PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS (c/o Agent: Mr Satnam Flora, Stephen George & Partners, Waterfront House, 2a Smith Way, Grove Prk, Enderby, Leicester LE19 1SX) – Proposed demolition of all buildings, including offices, workshops and storage outbuildings and hard standings within the site – at The Ian Marlow Centre, Blackbird Road, Leicester LE4 0AR.

MR A ALMUDAIHESH (c/o Agent: MADE Architecrure Limited, Dominion Court, 43 Station Road, Solihull, B91 3RT) – Demolition of the existing Odeon Arcade; the existing facade facing Market Place is to be retained; proposed commercial and residential development behind the retained facade to create 10 retail units on the ground floor and 53 apartments above – at Odeon Arcade, Leicester LE1 5HJ.

MR MARTIN WEAVER (c/o Agent: Mr Mistry, SKM Design, Unit D, Edward House, Grange Business Park, Enderby Road, Leicester LE8 6EP) – Demolition of part of the existing building; erection of one and a half storey extension on the southern side of the existing building with accessed terrace roof, proposed new balcony on the northern side of the existing building with a new access staircase – at Birstall Golf Club, Station Road, Birstall, Leicester LE4 3BB.

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL (c/o Agent: Graham Wright, Maber Architects, Third Floor, Silver Arcade, Silver Street, Leicester LE1 5FA)

– Change of use and conversion of 97 flats (formerly hospital staff accommodation) to 97 general needs flats; change of use and conversion of 3 units within block 5, formerly nursery accommodation to 3 general needs flats; plus external alterations and re-roofing to shared accesses and stair cores together with associated landscape works to the external areas adjacent to these dwellings – at Hospital Close, Leicester.

MRS SUSAN MATTHEWS (c/o: T Watts Scrap Metal Merchants, Barkby Road, Leicester LE4 9LG) - Demolition of a two-storey building to facilitate possible future redevelopment of the site – at 143 Barkby Road, Leicester LE4 9LG.

ABBAS MOMIN (c/o Agent: Ryan Astill, Astill Planning Consultants Limited, 144 New walk, Leicester LE1 7JA) – Change of use of the ground floor from a public house with a restaurant to a community centre; construction of a cycle store and reconfiguration of the car park – at The Humber Stone, 15 Main Street, Humberstone, Leicester LE5 1AE.

MR SHAMIR KHAN (c/o Agent: Mr Jason Edwards, JDUtopia Limited, 43 Bulwer Road, Leicester LE2 3BW) –Erection of 6 two and a half storey dwellings - on land to the rear of Old Humberstone Constitutional Club, 155 Humberstone Drive, Leicester LE5 0RF.

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL (c/o Agent: Sachin Parmar, Marrons, Two Colton Square, Leicester LE1 1QH) –Outline application for the demolition of buildings and construction of serviced employment buildings with up to 6,000 sq.metres of floorspace – at Abbey Court, Pioneer Park, Wallingford Road/Exploration Drive/Corporation Road, Leicester LE4 5RD.

MOSTYN GOSPEL HALL

TRUST (c/o Agent: KC Planning & Development, Grove House, Church Street, Whatton in the Vale, Nottingham NG13 9EL) – Change of use and alteration to existing commercial building to meetinjg hall with associated access, parking and ancillary works – at Swedish Cottage, Leicester Road, Earl Shilton, Leicestershire LE9 7TJ.

SALLY SMITH (c/o Agent: Mark Rose, Define Planning & Design Limited, Unit 6, 133-137 Newhall Street, Birmingham B3 1SF) –Approval of reserved matters persuant to condition 2 of Outline Planning Permission 15/00188/OUT

for the residential development of 97 dwellings (Phase 4) – at land to the west of Normandy Way, Hinckley, Leicestershire.

MR R JEFFCOATE (c/o Agent: Zoe Massey, Hayward Architects Limited, 19 Station Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 1AW) – Hybrid planning application comprising: Outline Application for demolition of existing factory building and erection of a residential building comprising up to 12 residential units; plus a Full Application comprising the change of use of the existing factory building to residential including the addition of an extra storey and comprising 14 residential units – at Factory Units, 23 Wood Street, Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 1JQ.

MR & MRS GEORGE BURTON (c/o: GB A&E Limited, The Shambles, 27 Brookside, Stretton on Dunsmore, Rugby, Warks. CV23 9NH) – Proposed 2 detached dwellings and associated works – at 42-42A Mill Hill Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 0AX.

MR J WALKER (c/o Agent: Paul Adler, AP Building Design, 8 Orton Road, Warton, Tamworth, Staffs. B79 0HT) – Proposed three storey apartment block comprising 7 onebed apartments and 7 two-bed apartments with associated parking, landscaping and charging points –at 2B Stafford Street, Barwell, Leicestershire LE9 8HF.

MR J CONNOLLY (c/o Agent: Mr George Burton, GB A&E Limited, The Shambles, 27 Brookside, Stretton on Dunsmore, Rugby, Warks. CV23 9NH) – Change of use of office space to residential accommodation – at 20 Market Place, Market Bosworth, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 0LE.

MR P PEARSON (c/o Agent: Mr Niell Bayes, SRA Architecture Limited, The Quays, Burton Waters, Lincoln LN1 2XG) – Proposed classroom block within woodland for SEN Education Facility – at Oakwood School, Heath Road, Bagworth Heath, Bagworth, Leicestershire.

MRS SARAH GREGORY (c/o Agent: Mrs Jackie Amos, IMA Architects, 6 Rose Way, Blaby Business Park, Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicestershire LE8 4BY) - Proposed agricultural building with offices and associated car parking, cycle facilities and landscaping - at JJ Churchill Limited, Station Road, Market Bosworth, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 0PF.

MRS EMMA CLARK (c/o Agent: Mark Berrill, YMD Boon Limited, 6B Anson House, Compass Point Business Park, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 9HW) –Demolition of existing mobile

classroom and replace with a new modular building – at Richmond County Primary School, Towers Drive, Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 0ZD.

JELSON HOMES (c/o Agent: Mrs Bethany Carr, Avison Young, 3 Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2JB) –Residential development of up to 343 dwellings including provision of public open space, associated infrastructure and all matters (Resubmission) –at land opposite and south of Pumping Station, Aston Flamville Road, Burbage, Leicestershire.

Harborough District

MR IAN CLARK (c/o Agent: Mr Zachary Vickers, Deville & Lear Limited, Mill Lane Works, Roston, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 2EE) – Erection of a steel-framed agricultural building – at Corn Close Farm, Main Street, Owston, Leicestershire LE15 8DH.

MR & MRS BAILEY (c/o Agent: Andrew Twigg & Associates Limited, 17 Highcroft, Husbands Bosworth, Lutterworth, Leicestershire LE17 6LF) – Erection of an agricultural livestock and storage building – at Land OS 9354, Hothorpe Road, Theddingworth, Leicestershire.

PARKER STRATEGIC LAND

LIMITED (c/o Agent: Pegasus Planning Group, 4 The Courtyard, Church Street, Lockington, Derbyshire DE74 2SL) – Request for screening opinion in order to determine whether an Environmental Impact Assessment is required to accompany an Outline Application for up to 250 dwellings, a 70-bed Residential Care Home and retail provision up to 500sqm with all matters reserved except access – at land adjacent to Firs Road, Houghton on the Hill, Leicestershire.

Pavon Limited (c/o Agent: Mark Winklewski Associates, 4 Park Mews, Burnmill Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7JQ) – Outline application for the erection of 9 dwellings (Revised scheme) – at land adjacent to Main Street, Lubenham, Leicestershire.

OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

(c/o Agent: Emma Hyett, Surveyors to Education, The Old Barn, Unit 10, Narborough Wood Park, Desford Road, Enderby, Leicestershire LE19 4XT) – Erection of a sports hall with changing facilities and 4 new classrooms – at land at Manor High School, Copse Close, Oadby Leicester.

MR RAY GOUTAM (c/o Agent: Simon Cheshire Planning Limited, 34 Stanley Road, Market Bosworth, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 0NB) –

Outline application for the erection of up to 9 dwellings – at 58 Station Road, Broughton Astley, Leicestershire LE9 6PT.

MR DAVID POYNER (c/o Agent: Joe Nugent, Shen, 57 Crawhall Crescent, Kirkhill, Morpeth NE61 2RH) – Erection of holiday lodges, creation of lake and erection of shop/office and other ancillary structures in relation to adjacent golf club (Variation of conditions of planning permission 11/00806/ETO) – at Sutton Circuits, Sutton Lane, Sutton in the Elms, Broughton Astley, Leicestershire.

EMPI LIMITED (c/o Agent: Jonathan Monk, Chartered Architect, 82 Coleridge Drive, Enderby, Leicestershire LE19 4QG) – Erection of 4 dwellings with associated access and parking (Revised scheme) – at land east of Shangton Road, Tur Langton, Leicestershire.

CLARITY PROPERTY EPSILON

LIMITED (c/o Agent: Andrew Moger, Tetlow King Planning, Unit 2, Eclipse Office Park, High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol BS16 5EL) – Outline application for two serviced plots for self-build and custom housebuilding – at land of West Langton Road, Langton Hall, West Langton Road, West Langton, Leicestershire.

MR J CLARKE (c/o Agent: Mr T Wells, Wells McFarlane, Devonshire House, 26 Bank Street, Lutterworth, Leicestershire LE17 4AG) – Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural buildings to a flexible use within Storage or Distribution, Hotels, Commercial/Business/ Service Use Classes – at The Limes, Bruntingthorpe Road, Peatling Parva, Leicestershire LE17 5RB.

BURLEY ESTATE FARM

PARTNERSHIP (c/o Agent: Andrew Tegg, Emma Adams & Partners Limited, 254 High Street, Berkhamstead HP4 1AQ) – Change of use from agricultural building to 5 dwellings – at land south of 18 Tilton Road, Twyford, Leicestershire.

Oadby & Wigston

MS SONIA BARNES (c/o Agent: Matt Harding, Goodrich Cutler Associates Limited, 98 New Walk, Leicester LE1 7EA) – Retention of ground floor commercial use and provision of 2 flats at first floor; conversion of outbuilding to one residential unit including the addition of a first floor and the erection of a new two-storey building comprising a mix of commercial (grond floor) and 2 residential units above – at Ladbrokes Betting and Gaming Limited, 64 Leicester Road, Wigston, Leicestershire LE18 1DR

MR J KING (c/o: YMD Boon, 6B Anson House, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 9HW) – Demolition of existing two storey building and replacement with new two storey building providing two classrooms, two science labs and ancillary

accommodation – at Wigston Academy, Station Road, Wigston, Leicestershire LE18 2DP.

Blaby District

MR AVNISH PABARI (c/o Agent: Mr Kudzai Browne-Marke, SKM Design, Unit D, Edward House, Grange Business Park, Enderby Road, Leicestershire LE8 6EP) – Erection of 16 flats and one retail unit with associated parking and access on to Broad Street (to include demolition of existing filling station and workshop) – at MPK Filling Station, Cross Street, Enderby, Leicestershire LE19 4AA.

C COOPER (c/o Agent: John Hackman, The Drawing Room (Architects) Limited, Chartered Architects, 130 Moat Street, Wigston, Leicester LE18 2GE) – Proposed demolition of existing terraced garages and erection of up to 3 terraced properties with associate car parking ans landscaping – at Land/ Garages at James Street, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4GH.

MR OWEN GRIFFITHS (c/o Agent: Mrs Julie Thompson, Peter Thompson Architectural Services, 49 Leicester Road, Broughton Astley, Leicestershire LE9 6QE) – Erection of 2 dwellings –at the rear of 47 Leicester Road, Glen Parva, Leicestershire LE2 9HJ.

MR PHILIP ACHURCH (c/o Agent: George Henshaw, Castle House, Friar Lane, Nottingham NG1 6DH) – Two storey side extension to existing commercial unit – at Unit 7, Ashville Way, Whetstone, Leicestershire LE8 6NU.

NW Leics. District

MR D SANSOM (c/o Agent: Mr A Brown, Nest Architectural Limited, Unit B3, GND FLR, Illuma Park, Gelders Hall Road, Shepshed, Leicestershire LE12 9NH) - Demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of 2 dwellings with associated infrastructure – at 146 Hermitage Road, Whitwick, Leicestershire LE67 5EH.

Charnwood Borough

UNNAMED APPLICANT (c/o Agent: Pegasus Planning Group) - Outline application for up to 195 dwellings - at lan d north of Barkby Road, Syston, Leicester.

GAMBLE PROPERTY PARTNERSHIP (c/o Agent: Marrons) – Site for the erection of 9 units to rear of existing buildings for general industrial use, storage and distribution use, or light industrial use (Resubmission) – at St George’s House, Gaddesby Lane, Rearsby, Leicestershire LE7 4YH.

FRED HOPKINS (c/o Agent: Alec Statham) – Outline application for 5 new dwellings – at land adjacent to Railway Bridge, Brook Street, Sileby, Leicestershire.

HALLAM LAND MANAGEMENT

LIMITED (c/o Agent: Marrons) – Outline planning application for the residential development of 100 dwellings alongside associated site infrastructure, open space and landscaping – at land at Melton Road, Queniborough, Leicestershire LE7 3FL.

WILLIAM DAVIS HOMES & ROYTHORNES TRUSTEES

LIMITED (c/o Agent: Marrons Planning) – Site for the erection of up to 350 dwellings with primary school and associated infrastructure to include alterations to Tickow Lane – at land west of Tickow Lane, Shepshed, Leicestershire.

MR MARRIOTT (c/o Agent: Andrew Granger & Co) – Outline application for proposed construction of 20 dwellings (Resubmission) –at 64 Chaveney Road, Quorn, Leicestershire LE12 8AD.

DENTAL DEVICES & SUPPLIES

LIMITED (c/o Agent: Astill Planning Consultants Limited) – Demolition of the existing buildings and erection of 12 flats with associated access, parking, landscaping, associated facilities and site works – at 15 Great Central Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 1RW.

VSHF LOUGHBOROUGH LIMITED (c/o Agent: WA Architecture) –Conversion of dwelling to 3 flats plus construction of two storey extensions to side and rear (Resubmission) – at 128 Leopold Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 5DW.

ROYTHORNES TRUSTEES

LIMITED & TRUSTEES OF THE GRACEDIEU ESTATE (c/o Agent: Savills (UK) Limited) – Site for the erection of up to 400 dwellings and associated infrastructure – at land west of Tickow Lane, Shepshed, Leicestershire.

MR JOSEF DOLAN (c/o Agent: WA Architecture) – 7 flats with associated parking, new dropped kerb access and cycle parking provision – at 5 Cumberland Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 5DE.

MR SANJAY NAIR (c/o Agent: Hayward Architects) – Additional floor to existing building to create 2 apartments (Resubmission) – at 17 The Nook, Anstey, Leicestershire LE7 7AZ.

HALLAM LAND MANAGEMENT

LIMITED (c/o Agent: Marrons) – Outline planning application for the residential development of up to 160 dwellings alongside associated site infrastructure, open space and landscaping – at land at Melton Road, Queniborough, Leicestershire LE7 3FL.

HSSP ARCHITECTS LIMITED –Change of use to 3 dwellings – at Broombriggs Cottage, Beacon Road, Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire LE12 8SP.

Rutland County

MRS HANNAH GUY (c/o: Larkfleet Homes, Larkfleet House, Falcon Way, Bourne PE10 00F)

– Approval of reserved matters for up to 67 dwellings relating to Outline Permission under reference OUT/2009/1306/NH – at Oakham CCRC, Wheatfield Way, Barleythorpe, Rutland.

Rushcliffe Borough

KAREN ARMSTRONG (c/o Agent: Stephen Morris, Homewood Design, The Coach House, Burleigh Lodge, Burleigh Drive, Off Sutton Road, Mile Oak, Tamworth B78 3PE) – Outline application for the erection of 3 dwellings with associated vehicular access – at Rushcliffe Golf Club, Stocking Lane, East Leake, Nottinghamshire NG12 5RL.

UNNAMED APPLICANT (c/o Agent: Miss Georgia Goff, Nexus Planning Limited, Holmes House, 4 Pear Place, London SE1 8BT) – Demolition of existing main school building (EFAA) to be replaced with a new school sbuilding of similar footprint and massing, including associated play space and landscaping; plus refurbishment of existing school building (EFAB) and the erection of a temporary school building for use during the construction period – at Sutton Bonington Primary School, Park Lane, Sutton Bonington, Nottinghamshire LE12 5NH.

JOHN A WELLS LIMITED (c/o Agent: Miss Sophie Hughes, Oxalis Planning Limited, Toll Bar House, Landmere Lane, Edwalton, Nottinghamshire NG12 4DG) – Prior approval application under class Q for the proposed change of use of 2 existing agricultural buildings to 4 dwellinghouses – at Lodge Farm, Bradmore Road, Wysall, Nottinghamshire NG12 5QR.

HELEN MCCABE (c/o Agent: Chris Burkitt, Lincs Design Consultancy Limited, 12 Vickers Lane, Louth, LN11 9PJ) – Change of use of land to provide 10 holiday lodges (mobile) on the site of an existing building which is to be demolished – at The Elms Cottage, National Water Sports Centre, Adbolton Lane, Holme Pierrepoint, Nottinghamshire NG12 2LU.

MR TOM BETTS (c/o Agent: Jon Pope, GPS Planning and Design Limited, The Studio, 36 Moore Road, Mapperley, Nottingham NG3 6EF) –Erection of 2 dwellings with associated access – at land south west of 98 Melton Lane, Sutton Bonington, Nottinghamshire.

MR STEVE BELL (c/o Agent: Clive Welham, Welham Architects, 52 Normanton Lane, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5HA) – Conversion of existing surplus storage space at lower ground floor to create 3 one-bedroom apartments – at Rebbur House, 108 Nicker Hill, Keyworth, Nottingham

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Recent Planning Applications

MR CHRIS SAMPLES (c/o Agent: Jackson-Crane Architecture & Interiors, 7 The Courtyard, 2C High Street, Ruddington, Nottingham NG11 6ER) – Demolition of existing rear outbuildings and walls; erection of two storey building to the rear to create 3 residential units – at 15 Church Street, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire NG11 6HA.

MR JOHN NOBLE (c/o Agent: Edward Welham, Welham Architects, 53 Normanton Lane, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5HA) – Threestorey side with two-storey side and rear extension to existing pubnlic house; proposed ground floor and front outdoor seating area, first and second floor overnight guest accommodation comprising 6 onebed self-catering units, plus widened access and alterations to existing parking – at Frame Breakers, 23-25 High Street, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire NG11 6DT.

South Derbyshire

HARWORTH GROUP PLC (c/o Agent: Nick Cox, Pegasus Planning Group, 4 The Courtyard, Church Street, Lockington, Derbyshire DE74 2SL) – Outline application for the residential development of up to 300 dwellings, a local centre comprising a 1,600 sqm food store, 700 sqm restaurant/fast food and 550 sqm pub together with employment land consisting of 2,000 sqm research and development and/or light industrial uses, 4,000 sqm general industrial uses and 8,000 sqm storage and distribution uses - at land north of Occupation Lane, Woodville, Derbyshire.

MESSRS JONATHAN, DAVID AND PETER BABB (c/o: 1 The Hills, Warton, Warwickshire B79 0JF) – Demolition of existing residential properties (Nos 19 and 20 Gorsey Leys) with the erection of 4 detached and semi-detaches two storey dwellings, associated parking, garaging, landscaping and all enabling works – at 19 Gorsey Leys, Overseal, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 6JE.

BUYING BUDDY (c/o Agent: Mrs Claire Preston, JMI Planning, 62 Carter Street, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire ST14 8EU) – Outline application for the erection of 2 detached buildings to provide 7 apartments – at 39 Alexandra ROAD, SWADLINCOTE, DERBYSHIRE DE11 9AZ.

MELBOURNE HALL ESTATE (c/o Agent: Phillip Tuckwell, TUK Rural, The Studio, 6A Market Place, Melbourne, Derbyshire DE73 8DS) –Demolition of existing building and development of 5 new dwellings with amenity space and car parking – at Melbourne Community Centre, Church Street, Melbourne, Derbyshire DE73 8EJ.

MR & MRS SLEMECK (c/o Agent: Ms Louise Charlton, Faber Architects,

Holly Cottage, Main Street, Milton, Derbyshire DE65 6EF) – Conversion of a group of existing agricultural buildings to 3 residential dwellings –at Groom’s Cottage, Stable & Cart Shed, Marston Lane, Marston-onDove, Hilton, Derby DE65 5GD.

TRUSTEES OF THE RADBOURNE

ESTATE (c/o Agent: Mrs Kerry Banner, Allan Joyce Architects Limited, 16-20 Bath Street, Nottingham NG1 1DF) – Demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of 2 replacement single storey dwellings; conversion of existing outbuilding to form dwelling and renovation of existing cottage incurtilage of listed building – at Silverhill Farm, Unnamed Road through Radbourne from C245 to C45, Radbourne, Derbyshire DE6 4LY.

Corby Borough

MR M SHEEN (c/o Agent: Mark Shrive, MWS Design, 48A Northampton Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 9HE) – Residential development of 4 flats and one bungalow – at 2B Rutherglen Road, Corby, Northants. NN17 1ER.

DRAGONWOOD PROPERTIES

LIMITED (c/o Agent: RMC Designs Limited, 12 Caistor Road, Gretton, Northants. NN17 3DL) – First floor xtension and internal alterations to form 2 additional flats – at Drinks 4 Less, 75 Occupation Road, Corby, Northants. NN17 1EE.

East Northants.

MR D BIERTON (c/o Agent: Simon Tindle, Brown & Co, The Fairways, Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, St Neots MK43 3AL) – Redevelopment of former dairy farm to create 9 dwellings in total, including change of use of agricultural land, conversion and extension of existing agricultural barns to form 5 dwellings and erection of 4 new dwellings – at Dovecote at Dairy Farm, Stoke Doyle Road, Oundle, Northants.

MARK 7 PROPERTY LIMITED (c/o Agent: Blueprint Architectural Design, 5 Blotts Barn Business Centre, Brooks Road, Raunds, Northants. NN9 6NS) –Conversion of existing barn to create 2 dwellings – at Northdale Farm Buildings, Midland Road, Raunds, Northants. NN9 6JF.

MR RYAN HORNE (c/o: Best Asset Limited, 12 Cottingham Way, Thrapston, Northants. NN14 4PL)

– Erection of 4 dwellings – at land adjacent to Brook Farm Cottage, Brooks Road, Raunds, Northants.

YARION PROPERTIES LIMITED

(c/o Agent: Jonathan Sidey, Sidey Design Associates, 10 Market Square, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, Northants. NN10 8BT) – Change of use to create 6 flats including retail unit at ground floor – at Barclays Bank, College Street, Rushden, Northants. NN10 0QQ.

Rent ‘Right To Buy’ Homes At Social Rent Levels, Say NFB Housebuilders

IN 2021, the National Federation of Builders (NFB) House Builders Association (HBA) wrote to the Government to recommend five reforms that would not only retain existing social housing but increase social housing stock too. In 2022, the HBA published those recommendations in the second edition of Housebuild magazine.

The five social housing recommendations were:

• Increase the qualification period for Right to Buy on new homes

• Implement a social rent covenant on new Right to Buy homes

• Utilise planning reforms to enable more social homes

• Be more open minded with the myriad models available to build social homes

• Establish a social housing taskforce within Government

On 28 June 2023, shadow housing secretary Lisa Nandy stated that Labour, if elected to Government, would retain ‘Right to Buy’ and ensure homes are replaced. In response, the HBA is calling on Labour to also focus on a social rent covenant proposal, which ensures sold ‘Right to Buy’ homes that end up on the rental market must be rented at social rent levels:

Why a social rent covenant?

After a qualifying period, those living in council houses can purchase them at a discounted rate using ‘Right to Buy’ and while this is popular policy, lost council homes are not being replaced.

Many also express a concern that Right to Buy homes simply end up in the private rented sector and subsidise future landlords, therefore it would be sensible to implement a social rent covenant which ensures that if any future ‘Right to Buy’ home is put up for rent, landlords could only charge at social rent levels.

This amount would be calculated using comparative local rents, or the historic social rent plus inflation.

Initially only for new build, to ensure local authorities felt empowered to build homes and not financially lose out, the covenant would need to circumvent local authority rules on primary residence rental restrictions and seek co-operation with lenders.

The ‘Right to Buy’ discount period and amount may need to be adjusted so that the capital cost of the build is paid back.

The public sector would also be better able to influence market rates because rather than implementing rent controls, which locks new people out of communities and reduces housebuilding, it would be delivering homes for local people, which were either owned or rented at significantly below market rate.

Penalties and ‘social rent home registers’ would ensure that enforcement costs could be kept to a minimum.

BRAND NEW COMMUNITY CENTRE IN BEESTON IS HANDED OVER

BARRATT HOMES

North Midlands has officially handed over the keys of a brand new community centre in Beeston to Beeston Rylands Community Association (BRCA).

The 3,200-square foot community centre, which was built by the housebuilder as part of its Beeston Quarter development, has been officially named The Plessey Centre.

The ceremonial unveiling of the Plessey Centre was conducted by The Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Teresa Cullen, who is also the Chair of Beeston Rylands Community Association.

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