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How to navigate ‘Furlough Leave’ and what businesses need to consider
Three William Davis Homes’ apprentices are awarded CITB scholarships
ON Friday, 20 March, in an effort to keep the economy moving and safeguard UK jobs, the government announced it would be introducing the coronavirus job retention scheme as part of a package of measures to alleviate the impact of COVID-19 on businesses across the UK. Law firm Nelsons has received a huge number of enquiries from a range of businesses – including retailers, restaurants and bars, manufacturers and call centres – wanting to implement the scheme and seeking advice on how best to do this. Laura Kearsley, partner and solicitor in Nelsons’ employment law team, explains how the new government scheme will work and what actions businesses need to take. • What is the coronavirus job retention scheme and who can participate? The scheme will enable businesses to recover 80% of wage costs for employees on ‘furlough leave’ – which is an entirely new concept and is a new class of indefinite leave where the government will reimburse the employer for wage costs. This has
been introduced as an alternative for employers who might have otherwise implemented redundancies, lay-off, unpaid leave or other measures for their employees. All UK businesses are eligible to claim under the scheme. It seems that employees will be covered, but not other workers (such as casual staff or contractors) or the self-employed. The government has announced that the scheme is available for at least three months from 1 March 2020 and will be extended if necessary. • What costs can employers recover? The coronavirus job retention scheme allows for 80% of wage costs to be recovered up to £2,500 per month per employee. There TURN TO PAGE 3 ...>
THREE William Davis Homes’ apprentices – two bricklayers, Joe Gardner and Kieran Findley and Jack Jordan, a carpenter & joiner – have received Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Scholarship Awards. The three apprentices, currently employed by 5 Star housebuilder William Davis Homes, are part of the company’s long-established in-house apprenticeship programme. They were nominated for the scholarship by the CITB, which is open to apprentices living in the East and West Midlands and East Anglia. The apprentices are currently
(Front row l-r) Apprentices: Kieran Findley, Joe Gardiner, Jack Jordan. (Back row l-r) Dave King, Sam McKellar, Amanda Drabant and Gary Long. attending Leicester College for their off-site studies. All nominees must be in their second or third year of training and be working towards an apprentice qualification. Added to this, candidates must either have demonstrated excellence throughout their apprenticeship or have overcome significant barriers to work and/or study and be able to demonstrate they have achieved a high standard which has been recognised by their mentors and peers.
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Plans revealed for £1.9m Loughborough town centre regeneration scheme DETAILED PLANS for a £1.9 million regeneration scheme for Loughborough town centre have been revealed by Charnwood Borough Council. The Bedford Square Gateway Project will transform the southern end of the town centre to create a more attractive and pedestrian-friendly destination for shoppers.
‘FURLOUGH LEAVE’ - FROM PAGE 1 is no limit on the number of employees or the duration. Wage costs are expected to include wages, pension contributions and employer national insurance (NI) contributions. What do employers need to do? Employers and employees will need to agree the members of staff being designated as ‘furloughed workers’. This should be straightforward because this route will no doubt be more attractive to employees than redundancy, lay off, unpaid leave or a reduction in pay. We are recommending employers send a letter or email to each employee concerned and get them to agree to the change in status formally in writing. Employers will then need to submit details to Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) through a new online portal, which is being set up urgently. It’s also worth noting that employees cannot elect to be a furloughed worker without their employer’s agreement. Does the employer have to top up the employee’s pay to 100%? No, they do not. Some employers may wish to make up the shortfall, while others may not be able to. This just needs to be made clear to all employees concerned. We do recommend that each employer adopts a consistent approach. What about employees that have already been dismissed or taken unpaid leave? The scheme is backdated to 1 March 2020 and employers are urged by the government to take back anyone they had already dismissed and convert them to this leave instead. Likewise, with
anyone who is on unpaid leave. What situations will this not help with? Furlough leave is recommended for anyone that would have otherwise been laid off or made redundant due to the impact of coronavirus on the employer’s business. It does not help with any situations where employees had agreed to reduce their hours, or to a pay cut but where they are still required to work. There is currently no option to do a mixture of reduced hours and furlough leave. How will this affect the employment status of employees? The employees concerned will remain on the employer’s payroll and will continue to accrue holiday and service. It is also important for businesses to acknowledge that this scheme may create resentment between employees. Some will still be at work getting either full or reduced pay, while others will be on furlough leave getting paid at least 80% for doing nothing, and those who are off sick – as they are ill or self-isolating – may only be getting statutory sick pay (SSP), which at around £95 per week is likely to be less than 80% of full pay. There will be an incentive for employees not to notify their employer if they become sick or need to self-isolate during furlough leave because of these adverse pay consequences. Likewise, the employer will also be better off as they can only reclaim 14 days of SSP as opposed to indefinite furlough leave pay. www.nelsonslaw.co.uk/managingyour-workforce or call 0800 024 1976.
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LJCC Craftsmanship Awards 2020 - Enter Now Leicester City Mr Patel (c/o Agent: Lot133 Ltd, PO Box 7898, Meridian Business Park, Leicester LE19 1WU) – Notification of change of use from first and second floor shop to 5 flats – at 55-57 Braunstone Gate, Leicester LE3 5LH. Leicester City Council (c/o Agent: Arcadis, Cornerblock, 2 Cornwall Street, Birmingham B3 2DL) – Erection of 38 dwellings with associated parking, landscaping and open space – at land to the rear of Hawkins Road, Leicester. Mr Kullar (c/o Agent: Lot133 Ltd, PO Box 7898, Meridian Business Park, Leicester LE19 1WU) – Notification of change of use from factory to 3 flats – at 2 Wilberforce Road, Leicester LE3 0GT. North Evington Deeni Cultural Centre (c/o Agent: Yusuf Girach, YG Architectural Design Consultants Ltd, 109 Coleman Road, Leicester LE5 4LE) – Single storey extension to front and side of prayer and education centre – at North Evington Deeni Cultural centre, 298 East Park Road, Leicester LE5 5AY. Aimrock Leicester Investment Ltd (c/o Agent: Mrs Danielle St Pierre, Hybrid Planning & Development, The Old Vyner Street Gallery, 23 Vyner Street, London E2 9DG) – Notification of proposed change of use from offices to 105 flats – at 29 Albion Street & 2232 Wellington Street, Leicester LE1 6GD.
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HAVE YOU completed a building project in Leicestershire & Rutland worthy of an award during the last two years? Then why not enter the Leicestershire & Rutland Local Joint Consultative Committee Craftsmanship Awards 2020. The LJCC Craftsmanship Wyndham Lodge Stables: 2019 Award Awards, now in their 33rd year, Winner for Stonework are supported by Salus Approved Inspectors, RIBA, RICS & ACE and can be made for a single trade or element in a building or for an entire building or development. Awards are noncompetitive and the emphasis is on ‘Craftsmanship’ not design. For more information about the LJCC organisation and to view photographs of previous award winners and projects visit the website: www.leicsljcc.org.uk See the website ‘News’ page for more details about the Craftsmanship Awards and to download an ‘Entry Form’. For any further queries or information please contact the LJCC Awards co-ordinator, Stuart Power by email: ljccawards@salusai.co.uk or on 07900 694639. The entry fee is £50.00, and judging will take place on 17th June 2020 with award certificates being presented at an Awards Dinner to be held at College Court, Knighton Road in October 2020. Entries are to be submitted, with the entry fee, by 15th May 2020 All entries can be emailed to the Awards Administrator, Michael Cooper at: michael.cooper@darntonb3.com or posted to LJCC, c/o, DarntonB3 Architecture, Unit 3, Loughborough Technology Centre, Epinal Way, Loughborough, LE11 3GE.
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Art gallery scheme to be project managed by Focus Consultants FOCUS CONSULTANTS has been appointed to project manage the development of a new collections centre at one of the UK’s leading art galleries. The company is carrying out the role at Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, which houses one of the best collections of modern British art in the country. Wright & Wright Architects has been appointed to design the new collections centre following the recent acquisition of a 19th Century Coach House. The new collections centre in the Coach House will better preserve the gallery’s internationally celebrated collection of Modern British art. Existing spaces will be transformed to enhance the visitor experience; create new learning, gallery and back of house spaces; improve accessibility for staff and the general public; and build on the gallery’s existing sustainability credentials. Nottingham-based Focus Consultants, which also has offices in London, Leicester and Newark, will lead the project management of the capital project.
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Henry Brothers completes £30m university refurbishment scheme CONTRACTOR Henry Brothers has completed a £30m scheme to refurbish and upgrade two key buildings at Loughborough University. The long-term development – one of the largest refurbishment projects ever carried out at the university – was undertaken meticulously in 19 different phases over more than two years to enable university staff and students to carry on with their work and to minimise disruption. It included the complete internal refurbishment of both the W and S buildings in the West Park area of the campus. The scheme involved upgrading labs, offices, study areas, lecture theatres, kitchens, toilets and refreshment venues to create light, airy and modern amenities, with state-of-the-art equipment, first-class teaching and learning facilities, and attractive break out spaces. More than 17,000 sq m of space over three floors has been refurbished and modernised in the two 1960s buildings, which are linked. Officially known as the Sir David Davies building, the W building houses Chemistry and Physics within the School of Science, and the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering - one of the biggest engineering schools of its kind in the UK. It is also one component of the new School of Architecture, created as a direct response to the changing needs of architectural practise. The S building houses Materials and Chemical Engineering and is also the home of the Loughborough Materials Characterisation Centre, who provides a wide range of analytical services to support university research and consultancy services for business. The buildings remained in occupation during the extensive refurbishment scheme, which was the latest in a number of projects undertaken by Henry Brothers at universities in the East Midlands and follows the £17m STEMLab project at Loughborough University, a multidisciplinary science and engineering teaching building completed in 2017. Henry Brothers Midlands managing director Ian Taylor said: “Every member of the team involved in the refurbishment of the W and S buildings can be truly proud of what has been achieved at this site. It really is a top-class refurbishment scheme which
3D Property Ltd (c/o Agent: DT Designs Ltd, 74a Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) – Change of use from light industrial to 2 selfcontained flats and construction of single storey extensions at side and rear – at 102 Vernon Road, Leicester LE2 8GB. Martin Slowe Property Services Ltd (c/o Agent: Mrs Kerry Pfleger, Pegasus Group, Pegauses House, Querns Business Centre, Whitworth Road, Cirencester GL7 1RT) – Change of use from financial and professional services to restaurants and cafes – at 20 Belvoir Street, Leicester LE1 6QH.
L to R: Professor Chris Linton, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Loughborough Uni, Professor Rachel Thomson, Pro ViceChancellor (Teaching), Loughborough Uni, and Ian Taylor, Henry Brothers Midlands MD has transformed a pair of 1960s buildings into two high-quality facilities, which are a fantastic environment in which to research, teach and learn. “When working in a live environment there are naturally constraints but in close conjunction with Loughborough University, the work was carefully planned to avoid disruption to the students’ studies. On occasions, this meant using a non-traditional construction approach. “The team at Henry Brothers is absolutely delighted to have handed over two outstanding facilities, on time and within budget, following this extensive and challenging refurbishment project, which has been successfully carried out over more than two years and which has now provided an environment for students, researchers and staff that really is inspirational.” The work at both buildings included a complex overhaul of the mechanical and electrical services and full internal refurbishment. A newly constructed entrance, fully refurbished physics, chemistry, tribology and acoustics laboratories and a new architectural studio space were created in the W building. While in the S building a new lift and new main entrance door were installed, the floor was built up on the ground floor to make it one level, and research laboratories and teaching facilities were refurbished. The Henry Brothers’ team included Franklin Ellis, who provided architectural and interior design services for the scheme, and structural engineer BSP Consulting. The client
team included CPMG as concept architect, Faithful & Gould for cost management, and M & E engineers WYG. Shaun Green, Project Manager – Engineering at Loughborough University, said: “The W&S project has been very challenging, and, running over two and a half years, one of the largest refurbishment projects ever carried out at Loughborough University. The Facilities Development team have worked very closely with Henry Brothers to achieve two outstanding buildings with first-class facilities for teaching and research.” Henry Brothers Midlands, based at Priory Court, Derby Road, Beeston, is part of The Henry Group, which comprises a number of manufacturing and construction sector companies, ranging from external construction through to interiors fit-out. In partnership with clients, it has a proven track record in education, defence, accommodation, commercial, industrial, transport and healthcare sectors. Now in its sixth year of operation in the Midlands, Henry Brothers Midlands has an annual turnover of £35m, with a group turnover of £100m. In addition to schemes undertaken at Loughborough University, its portfolio of higher education work in the East Midlands includes a number of projects at Nottingham Trent University, such as the £23 million engineering facility handed over last year and the £9 million Enterprise Innovation Centre and the new Medical Technologies Innovation Facility (MTIF), which are both currently being built.
Brayden Kane Developments Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr Chris May, Howes Percival, 3 The Osiers Business Park, Laversall Way, Braunstone Town, Leicester LE19 1DX) – Change of use from offices to 19 residential units – at 47 Cyprus Road, Leicester LE2 8QT. Dr Richard Cantebury (c/o Agent: Jonathan Richmond-Saint, 61 Linden Drive, Leicester LE5 6AJ) – Change of use from house in multiple occupation to 5 flats and construction of two storey rear extension and dormer extension to side and rear – at 88 Cedar Road, Leicester LE2 1FY. Care Concept Ltd (c/o Agent: David Haynes, 56 Leicester Road, Groby, Leicester LE6 0DJ) – Change of use from education to 12 student flats – at 1 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR. Wyvern Pub & Restaurant Ltd (c/o Agent: Paul Cleaver Architect, 5 Wellington Street, Leicester LE1 6HH) – Change of use of first floor flat to 4 flats, and second floor extension to create additional 4 flats – at The Wyvern Arms, Kerrysdale Avenue, Leicester LE4 7GJ. Mr Singh (c/o Agent: Lot133 Ltd, PO Box 7898, Meridian Business Park, Leicester LE19 1WU) – Change of use of first and second floor from shop and dwellinghouse to 4 studio flats – at 80 Narborough Road, Leicester LE3 0BS. Mr Singh (c/o Agent: Lot133 Ltd, PO Box 7898, Meridian Business Park, Leicester LE19 1WU) – Change of use of first and second floor from shop and dwellinghouse to 4 studio flats – at 84 Narborough Road, Leicester LE3 0BS.
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Mr Kuldip Kooner (c/o: 18-20 Shaftesbury Road, Leicester LE3 8QN) – Change of use of ground floor garages and two bedroom flat at first floor to 4 flats, plus first storey side extension and dormer extension to side and rear – at 1820 Shaftesbury Road, Leicester LE3 8QN.
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Simon Cheshire Planning Ltd, 34 Stanley Road, Market Bosworth, Nuneaton CV13 0NB) – Residential development for 10 bungalows – at land north of Nailstone Road, Barton in the Beans, Nuneaton CV13 0PU. Ms Innman (c/o Agent: Jonathan Bradbury, DCI Architecture Ltd, The Rural Design Office, Snarestone Road, Appleby Magna, DE12 7AJ) – Proposed change of use from a guest house to 4 apartments – at 2 Windsor Street, Burbage, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 2EF.
Huge 2,000 home ‘garden IR35 reforms to be delayed suburb’ planned by A46 for a year due north of Leicester AS REPORTED in the Leicester Mercury, a huge ‘garden suburb’ with more than 2,000 homes, parks, shops, and offices will be built to the north of Leicester, if councillors back the major proposal.
Some 500 acres, of what is largely farmland, has been earmarked for the new community that would be called Broadnook. The proposed site for the development is north of the A46 on land between Birstall and Rothley. Members of Charnwood Borough Council’s planning committee are due to discuss the controversial scheme, put forward by developers The Palmer-Tomkinson Trust, Cooper Family, Barwood Homes and Davidsons Homes, as Leicestershire Builder goes to press. There have been objections to the project from Birstall Parish Council and Rothley Parish Council who are concerned about the impact the building of so many homes will have on nearby road networks particularly the A6 and the A46
which already carry large volumes of traffic. There are also concerns that the large scheme will swallow up the land, between the A6 and the Great Central Railway, that currently separates the two communities. However council planning officers have urged committee members to grant permission for the scheme subject to a set of conditions and the developers paying millions of pounds towards road improvements, health, education, and sports, leisure and community facilities. The overall scheme includes: • 2,143 homes • A ‘village centre’ with shops, bars, cafes, restaurants, a supermarket and community centre bases around a public plaza called Maypole Square • A 630 place primary school • A 175 unit retirement village with 70 bed care home • 37 acres of offices and industrial space with the developers saying some 2,000 jobs could be created. • Parks, sports pitches • Plots for showmen’s caravans.
to coronavirus CHIEF TREASURY secretary Steve Barclay has announced that the IR35 tax reforms would be pushed back by one year. Speaking in the Commons, Barclay confirmed that the changes, which will clamp down on tax avoidance by targeting contractors for companies who are, in practice, providing the same service as employees, would not go ahead in April as previously expected. Instead, the measures will come into effect on 6 April next year. Barclay said that move is part of a broad package of measures the Treasury has announced to protect the economy from the coronavirus outbreak. He confirmed that the decisions was “a deferral, not a cancellation, and the government remains committed to reintroducing this policy”.
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Planner for leading homebuilder sheds new light on women in construction KATY FALLS, Planner for Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands, discusses her entry into the construction industry and gives her advice for other women looking to do the same. After completing a Masters Degree in Town and Regional Planning, Katy developed an interest in housebuilding. About her decision to begin a career in the industry, Katy said: “I thoroughly enjoyed the complexity of major residential development applications, and loved that I was playing a part in creating sustainable communities for people to live in. “When I was presented with the opportunity to work for Barratt and David Wilson Homes as a Planner I jumped at the chance to work for a leading homebuilder and have never looked back.” While construction has long been viewed as a male-dominated industry, Katy says that she has noticed positive changes since she began working in housebuilding and that women are now more
visible in the workplace than ever. She said: “My experiences with Barratt and David Wilson Homes have shown that women can and do succeed in construction. “There are more women being promoted into leadership roles, as well as those choosing to develop a career in site-based roles.” For Katy, homebuilding is an incredibly rewarding career as she can see her own achievements displayed in the completed developments that result from the hard work of the whole team. She has found helping to create new communities and homes for all types of homebuyers to be extremely fulfilling, and would encourage other women to enter this area of work. Katy’s advice to women who are considering a career in the industry is: “Do not think of yourself as being an imposter. Be confident and open minded to new opportunities and believe in yourself. Of the positives which more women in the workforce can bring to construction, Katy said: “There is a need to bridge the gender gap, but also there is a need to address the skill shortages within
the industry. “A more diverse workforce will increase the number of different skill sets, which will lead to a more successful and profitable business.” This is a mindset that is advocated by Barratt and David Wilson Homes in their approach to gaining a more diverse workforce. Katy gives the developer’s ‘Catalyst’ leadership programme as an example of its commitment to helping more women to not only enter its workforce, but to achieve and progress within it. Chris Southgate, Managing Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands, said: “We’re very thankful to have Katy in our team as she’s a great advocate for women in construction. “As a leading housebuilder, we strive to remove the barrier of stereotypes and ensure there are equal opportunities for both men and women to progress in the trade.” Further information about available career opportunities can be found at www.barrattcareers. co.uk. To find out more information
Katy Falls, Planner about homes for sale in your area, please call the Barratt Homes sales team on 033 3355 8472 or the David Wilson Homes sales team on 033 3355 8473. Alternatively, you can visit www.barratthomes.co.uk and www.dwh.co.uk.
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Engineering firm sees Leicester as key to future growth Mr D Bowcutt (c/o: 83 Mount Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1AE) – Prior notification for change of use from light industrial to 5 flats – at 83 Mount Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1AE. Mr Phil Walker (c/o Agent: Andrew Beard Planning, Spindrift, 83 Main Road, Portskewett, Caldicot NP26 5UG) – Erection of 9 dwellings – at land rear of 4-28 Markfield Road, Ratby, Leicester. Aldi Stores Ltd (c/o Agent: Philip Grant, Avison Young, Norfolk House, 7 Norfolk Street, Manchester M2 1DW) – Construction of distribution centre with ancillary office accommodation, gatehouse and access arrangements, car parking, HGV bays, vehicle maintenance unit, refuse and recycling area, sprinkler tanks and landscaping – at Nailstone Colliery, Wood Road, Nailstone, Nuneaton, CV13 1GE. Mr Jason Bennett (c/o Agent: Mathew Humby, Ritchie & Ritchie LLP, The Manor House, Lichfield Street, Tamworth B79 7QF) – Residential development of 76 dwellings with associated access and public open space – at Sedgemere, Station Road, market Bosworth, Nuneaton CV13 0PG. Mount Park (c/o Agent: Robert Gilmore, Oxalis Planning, Unit 7, Wheatcroft Business Park, Landmere Lane, Edwalton, Nottingham NG12 4DG) – Approval of reserved matters of outline permission (ref: 15/01318/OUT) for storage and distribution, general industry and associate infrastructure – at Battleflat Lodge Farm, West Lane, Stanton under Bardon, Coalville, Leics. LE67 1FA. Mr Adrian Burr (c/o Agent: Mrs Zoe Massey, Hayward Architects Ltd, 19 Station Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1AW) – Proposed residential development of 9 dwellings – at land rear of 5-15 The Coppice, Burbage, Leics.
Melton Borough Mr & Mrs Milward (c/o Agent: Stephen Mair, Andrew Granger & Co, Phoenix House, 52 High Street, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7AF) – Erection of 2 one and a half storey dwellings – at Pine House, 4 Rearsby Lane, Gaddesby, Leics. LE7 4XE.
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JMS, the national group of consulting engineers, is bolstering its Leicester-based team and looking for larger premises as they resource up to meet growing demand for their civil and structural engineering services. Mark Field, a senior engineer, has now joined the JMS Leicester team to ensure that, as the wave of new projects come on board, all clients continue to receive the high level of service and communication that JMS has become known for. Plus, JMS is actively recruiting at all levels for their Leicester, Nuneaton and Derby-based teams due to growing demand. Mark Field, added: “I’m enjoying being part of team in Leicester working on the fascinating and wide-ranging projects here. “In addition, being part of the Midlands Regional Division and the Larger National team is amazing due to the way the interoffice communication and software system is designed, it’s like being part of a large family.”
INNES ENGLAND are inviting offers over £550,000 for a student residential development site with full planning permission (ref: 20170359) for 37 studio flats over seven floors. The 0.05 acre site – 44 Conduit Street, Leicester LE2 0JN - is located on the corner of Andover Street and Conduit Street, next to the Midland mainline Railway Station. For more information contact Joe Reilly at Innes England on 0116 255 5455 or email: jreilly@innesengland.com
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LLEP launches new skills toolkit to build the workforce of the future
IN MARCH, the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership Ltd. (LLEP) held its first Business Breakfast event in 2020 at Leicestershire County Cricket Ground. The event was focused on skills and saw the launch of the LLEP’s new toolkit for employers, Building the Workforce of the Future.
The toolkit shows employers how they can tap into a future workforce by offering experiences of the workplace. It is free, and details the benefits to businesses of offering employer encounters at different levels. Many employers in Leicester and Leicestershire report a shortage of the skills they need, and want to ensure that people with the relevant qualifications know about their company. For employers concerned about future recruitment, there are lots of ways to get involved at the grassroots. ‘Open doors’, work experience, internships, and the new T-level qualifications are some of the ways that employers can get involved. For those unsure of the steps they need to take to offer such encounters, Building the Workforce of the Future is brimming with information. The toolkit has everything employers need to make these offers, whatever the size of their company or amount of time they can spare. It explains how different types of workplace encounter can benefit employers in the long term and have the potential to develop a pipeline of talent into their business. There are also links to useful websites to help guide employers through the process of setting up relationships with local schools, colleges, universities and other providers in Leicester and Leicestershire. The LLEP Skills Team has led on coordinating a working group, including the three local universities, all further education colleges, our Business Gateway Growth Hub and Careers and Enterprise Company team, together with other organisations that link business and education to collate the guide. It features a range of real-life case studies on the experiences of local employers. For a young person leaving education, there are a host of options available when it comes to starting a career. Research shows how having encounters of the workplace can hugely benefit young people, by helping them become more aware of local industries and
Laura McMullan (c/o Agent: Hayward McMullan Architects Ltd, 67 Burton Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 1DL) – Conversion of existing dwelling to 2 four-bedroom dwellings – at 67 Burton Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 1DL.
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what employers are looking for. Dr Anthony Mann, Director of Research and Policy at the Education and Employers Task Force has stated that young adults who recall four or more encounters with employers while at school are five times less likely to be NEET (not in education, employment or training), and earn on average 18% more than their peers who recall no such activities. These encounters can also benefit those changing career or stepping back into work after a break.
In the coming years, T-levels – a new further education qualification - will start to appear on the CVs of young people looking to break into industry. T-levels are each equivalent to three A-levels and to pass, a young person must gain 315 hours’ work experience alongside their studies. To find out more about the Building the Workforce of the Future toolkit, or to download your own copy, head to www. bit.ly/llepfutureworkforce
Parkers of Leicester (c/o Agent: Corporate Architecture Ltd, Venari House, Trimbush Way, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7XY) – Demolition of car body repair workshop and erection of three-storey office building with associated parking – at Iliffe Body Centre, Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7AY. Mr Ben Cripps (c/o Agent: Mrs Sophie Fulton, Amet Property, 1-3 Ringstead Business Centre, Spencer Street, Ringstead NN14 4BX) – Conversion of agricultural building to 5 dwellings – at land at Church Farm, Gaulby Road, Billesdon, Leics. Mulberry Property Developments (c/o Agent: Dr Christine Manley, Woods Hardwick Ltd, 15-17 Goldington Road, Bedford MK40 3NH) – Erection of 104 dwellings (reserved matters of 15/01665/OUT) – at land at Coventry Road, Lutterworth, Leics. Mr Andrew Bettles (c/o: 1 Lady Jane Walk, Scraptoft, Leicester LE7 9FP) – Demolition of existing club house and erection of a building incorporating a club house and erection of a building incorporating a club house, a permanent indoor archery range, changing rooms, meeting rooms, workshop, toilets, kitchen and storage area together with car parking and landscaping – at Bowmen of Glen, Newton Lane, Great Glen, Leics. LE8 9AB. Charterpoint (LE7) Limited (c/o Agent: Paul Stone, Stone Planning Services Ltd, 9 Yardley Close, Swanwick, DE55 1EP) – Erection of a 76 bed residential care home and associated access, car parking and landscaping and demolition of commercial buildings and two dwellings – at 787 Uppingham Road, Thurnby, Leicester LE7 9RQ.
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RJH Country Properties (c/o Agent: Langton Architecture, 47 High Street, Kibworth, Leics. LE8 0HS) – Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 2 semidetached dwellings with associated access and landscaping – at 6 Gaulby Road, Billesdon, Leics. LE7 9AF. Mr Colin Hudson (c/o: 25 Maxwell Way, Lutterworth, Leics. LE17 4GS) – Outline application for the erection of a storage building – at Lutterworth Rugby Football Club, Ashby Lane, Bitteswell, Leics. LE17 4LW. Mr P Harrison (c/o Agent: Mr R C Hilliar, Old Coach House, 4 Harborough Road, Billesdon, Leics. LE7 9EL) – Prior notification for the erection of 2 agricultural buildings – at Coplow Lodge Farmhouse, Tilton Lane, Billesdon, Leics. LE7 9DS.
Student Homes Charity Welcomes New Chair and Trustees in Bid to Invest in Leicester Property Sector SULETS, one of the largest student accommodation providers in Leicester, has appointed three new trustees, including a new Chairman, to its Board as it looks to grow its presence and investment in the city and provide more affordable accommodation. Entrepreneur Paul Groves is the newly appointed Trustee Board Chairman. He has a strong track record in the energy sector and is currently COO at energy technology company Arq. Paul brings 30 years of experience in successfully building and growing businesses across the UK to Sulets. Richard Osborne, Regional Director of Excello Law, and Tim Matthews, who has held leadership positions at Wolseley UK, T.M. Lewin and Wickes, also join the board. Well-known lawyer in the Leicester business community, Richard formerly headed up the Midlands region of Weightmans, and the real-estate development specialist is an advocate for championing Leicestershire businesses, having lived in the county for 25 years. Tim brings with him a solid track record in developing teams that drive improved results, and in his most previous role at Wolseley, he was responsible for rent reviews, renewals and branch rejuvenation projects. All three will be at the heart of the decision-making process, and bring important commercial experience to Sulets. They will provide expert knowledge as the company seeks to own and develop its own property to invest in Leicester and bring more affordable, high-quality rent to the students in the city. Sulets is a not-for-profit organisation which works with the Student Unions at both the University of Leicester and De Montfort University, to provide a better standard of accommodation across the city at a fair price, with no hidden charges. They join the Sulets board, which includes student representatives from both universities and their Student Unions. With both students and professionals involved in the Trustee board, the organisation can be moved forward with different experiences, perspectives, and ideas. The new appointments come as student numbers continue to show a longer-term growth, and Sulets looks to keep up with the demand for purpose-built accommodation, and eventually generate new income for local authorities.
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Former bus garage for sale INNES ENGLAND are offering for sale the former South Wigston Bus Garage FOR SALE at Station Street, South Wigston, Leicester.
TRAVIS PERKINS has cancelled its full-year dividend for shareholders and suspended its demerging of Wickes, as it looks to hoard cash amid the coronavirus outbreak. In a market announcement titled ‘COVID-19 Update’, the materials supplier said it was cancelling its final dividend payment of 33p per share. Goodbody analyst David O’Brien estimated the move would save the company about £80m, which it could keep as cash in the business. Its planned spin-off of the Wickes chain, announced in July, was also put on hold so that the firm’s management could focus on responding to the unfolding coronavirus threat. The company still intended to demerge Wickes, but said it did not know when conditions would be right to continue with the process.
The 2.04 acre site has been allocated for residential South Wigston under Bus Garage, Station South Wigston, Leicestershire purposes theStreet, new Oadby LE18 4TH & Wigston Local Plan. The Local Major Redevelopment Opportunity Development Site area 2.04 acresOrder confirms Subject to Local Development this approach, whichOrder effectively Closean to Blaby Road retailing grants Outline Planning Consent Price: upon application for residential purposes with full planning consent, subject only to a Reserved Matters application. Interested parties are advised to 0116 255 5455 innes-england.com inspect the document online and speak to Oadby & Wigston Council FOR SALE on 0116 288 8961. Price on application. Contact Peter Doleman at Innes England on 0116 255 5455 or email: pdoleman@innes-england. com For enquiries and viewings please contact:
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SAM HILL (centre, above) has celebrated 40 years in the construction industry, starting in 1979 with Rollings builders’ merchants and becoming a director in 1984. The business was sold to Buildbase in 2007, when he took over as Manager at Leicester branch. His award was presented by Sanj Kalsi, Regional sales director.
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The site is located on the south east side of Station Street, and lies within a mixed residential / commercial area, though close to the principal retailing on Blaby Road. The site lies adjacent to a significant new residential development on the former Shoefayre site.
The property is currently listed as Bus Garage & Premises and has a rateable value of £113,000. Source: VOA
South Wigston is located approximately 3 miles south of Leicester, adjacent to Oadby and allows swift access to both Leicester city centre and the motorway junction at Fosse Retail Park.
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Price VAT
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A site with development potential that extends to approximately 2.04 acres and presently used as a bus garage by Arriva plc. The existing buildings provide a mixture of workshops, offices and stores, together with a large surface yard to the rear. Internally, there are a number of inspection pits, together with one diesel tank and two pumps.
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Bus Depot
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26,576
Offices
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3,283
Ancillary
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5,683
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35,500
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An EPC is available upon request.
Viewings are by appointment with sole agents Innes England
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The exisiting site has a sui generis use as a garage.
The site has been allocated for residential purposes under the new Oadby & Wigston Local Plan. More particularly, the Local Development Order confirms this approach. The Order effectively grants an outline planning consent for residential purposes with full planning consent, subject only to a Reserved Matters application.
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Revenue reaches £409m at Ibstock
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REVENUE has passed £400m at Ibstock, the Leicestershirebased manufacturer of clay bricks and concrete products. Prime Life Ltd (c/o Agent: Corporate Architecture Ltd, Trimbush Way, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7XY) – Erection of three-storey office building together with associated parking and site works – at Development 6, Peaker Park, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leics.
Rutland County Mr Adrian Green (c/o: Tawny House, 3 The Paddocks, Waltham on the Wolds, Leics. LE14 4AT) – Proposed demolition of The Old Auction Room – at 96 South Street, Oakham, Rutland. Paul Hinch (c/o Agent: Ian Pick Associates Ltd, Station Farm Offices, Wansford Road, Nafferton, Driffield YO25 8NJ) – Erection of a poultry building for rearing free range hens (Resubmission) – at land to the east of Cottesmore Road, Market Overton, Rutland.
According to full year results for the year ended 31 December 2019, revenue grew 5% to £409m, reflecting growth in its Clay and Concrete divisions. Profit before tax meanwhile decreased from £93m to £82m, primarily reflecting exceptional profits on disposal of surplus property in 2018. The company noted its “resilient trading performance for the year, against a backdrop of political and economic uncertainty and reduced new build housing activity in the second half of 2019,” and highlighted that production volumes benefited from the new Eclipse brick factory in Leicestershire. The firm also announced a £45 million investment to re-develop and expand a brick factory at its Atlas site, to be commissioned in 2022. Joe Hudson, Chief Executive Officer of Ibstock plc, said: “2019 was a year of progress for Ibstock, as we delivered a resilient trading performance against a backdrop of political and economic uncertainty. We made good progress against our strategic priorities, including measures to enhance production volumes and quality, the strengthening of our executive team and expanding our Concrete business, through the acquisition of Longley Concrete.”
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Brookhouse Hotel, Brookside, Rolleston On Dove, Burton‐On‐Trent, Staffordshire DE13 9BD
INNES ENGLAND are Former Three buildings of 860.5 sq m (9,262 sq ft) Brookhouse Hotel at Listed building consent for conversion to 10 dwellings Brookside, Rolleston-onIn 2.81 acres (1.14 Ha); large car park, gardens and rear padd Dove, Burton-on-Trent, PicturesqueDE13 Village Location Staffs. 9BD.
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The property comprises three buildings totalling 9,262 sq.feet and has Listed Building Consent for conversion to 10 dwellings. 01332 362244 innes-england.com Offers in excess of £900,000 are invited for the whole, or may split. For more information, contactFOR Chris Wright at Innes England on Location 01332 362244 or email:Tenurecwright@ Business Rates innes-england.com For enquiries and viewings please contact: Chris Wright 07974 663063 cwright@innes-england.com
Rolleston on Dove is a village in Staffordshire, situated approximately 3.5 miles to the north of Burton upon Trent and 11.5 miles south east of Derby. It is a much favoured village which commands high residential prices.
The site is situated in the heart of the village next to an attractive ford on the River Dove which flows through the village. Nearby facilities include a Co‐op, butchers, stunning church, good primary school, public inns and restaurants.
Description The Former Brookhouse Hotel; a substantial link‐detached, Grade II listed property providing a Lobby, Bar, Restaurant, Conservatory, Commercial kitchen and WC's to the ground floor. There are Eleven En‐suite Guest Bedrooms over the first and second floors. This has permission for conversion to seven apartments, but STP may create a superb family home. The Former Coach House is joined to the main Hotel by a canopy roof. This otherwise detached building provides eight En‐Suite Guest rooms, a staff room and store over two floors. This has permission for conversion to three mews houses but has potential to create an impressive family home STP. The managers accommodation provides an office, bathroom, kitchen and living room on the ground floor with single bedroom to the first floor. Annexed to the apartment are two garages.
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The property is available to buy Freehold with vacant possessio
The property is currently listed as Hotel and premises and the rateable value is not shown. Due to the Grade II listed status we not believe rates are payable whilst the premises is vacant. All information should be confirmed.
Price
Offers in excess of £900,000 are invited for the whole. Alternativ separate offers for The Hotel, Coach House and managers a may considered.
VAT
All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT. The property is not regis for VAT.
Legal Costs Each party is to bear their own legal costs incurred.
EPC
The property is being sold as a development site and has the necessary consents for conversion. Should a purchaser seek to the existing use an EPC will be obtained.
Viewings
Viewings are by appointment with Innes England or our joint age Scargill Mann & Co Tel 01283 548194
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Information Pack
Copy planning drawings are available from the agent. We under the consented scheme to comprise;
Hotel
517.5
5,570
Coach House
225
2,422
Managers Accomodation
118
1,270
Total
1.14
2.81
Measurements are taken from architect plans and quoted on a Gross Internal basis in accordance with the RICS Property Measurement Second Edition.
Planning By way of a planning appeal referenced P/2016/01663 (Decision B) listed building consent has been granted for conversion of former hotel and coach house to 10 residential units. The Managers accommodation may also offer potential for conversion STP. Formal change of use to residential is to be obtained, however pre app conversations have been positive. The site is within a conservation area and straddles the defined Settlement Boundary for Rolleston. The Grade II listed Hotel, Coach House, out buildings and garden are within the Settlement Boundary whilst the main car park and paddock sit outside the boundary. All planning information should be confirmed with the LPA at East Staffordshire District Council 01283 508 606.
Hotel Conversion; Plot 1 1 bed apartment 39.5 sq m (425 sq ft) Plot 2 2 bed apartment 72.0 sq m (775 sq ft) Plot 3 2 bed apartment 55.7 sq m (600 sq ft) Plot 4 2 bed apartment 51.1 sq m (550 sq ft) Plot 5 2 bed apartment 51.1 sq m (550 sq ft) Plot 6 2 bed apartment 55.7 sq m (600 sq ft) Plot 7 2 bed apartment 76.6 sq m (825 sq ft) Coach House Conversion Plot 8 2/3 bed Town House 74.3 sq m (800 sq ft) Plot 9 2/3 bed Town House 69.7 sq m (750 sq ft) Plot 10 3 bed Town House 72.0 sq m (775 sq ft) 618 sq m (6,650 sq ft)
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Construction needs specific COVID-19 working practice guidelines AS WELL as offering member guidance on government intervention and stopping the transmission and spread of COVID-19, the National Federation of Builders (NFB) has been frequently speaking to its members about safe practices they have implemented in their businesses and on site. Industry does not want to stop working and this puts construction in an unenviable position, especially as the last time we saw industry grind to a halt in 2008, many businesses closed for good, with workers permanently leaving construction. Richard Beresford, chief executive of the NFB, said: “Over the past two months, we have regularly spoken with members to understand how they are mitigating the spread of COVID-19 on their sites and what business practices they have implemented to ensure workers and the public remain safe. Many projects are on open air sites with workers being provided with personal protection equipment, such as masks and told to stay two metres apart. This considerably reduces risk and contact but we are also working on guidance with our members, which we believe ensures that projects can remain operational. With almost half of the construction industry being selfemployed and pipelines taking months to acquire, our industry does not want to stop working. Until we are told by the Government to down tools, we will be doing everything we can to support the safest possible working environment.”
J Tomlinson project wins at East Midlands Energy Efficiency Awards 2020 CONTRACTOR J Tomlinson is celebrating after Airfield Business Park in Leicestershire scooped the title of Large Scale Project of the Year at the East Midlands Energy Efficiency Awards. The Leicestershire County Council owned business park outside Market Harborough won the award which ‘recognises the efforts of all those involved locally in delivering a successful large scale energy saving project, while maintaining excellent customer service that demonstrates a high standard of L-R: Darroch Baker (Special Projects Director, J Tomlinson), Ashton Mitchell quality workmanship throughout the project.’ (Marketing Manager, J Tomlinson), Andrea As part of the project, J Tomlinson Hopkins (Principal Valuer – Estates, commissioned and installed 692 solar panels Leicestershire County Council), Jamie on the high-spec steel frame industrial units Forman (Operation Real Estate Manager – ranging from 1,570 to 33,360 sq ft in size. Strategic Property Services, Leicestershire County Council) Passive infrared sensor (PIR) LED motion lighting was installed across each unit, as well as energy-efficient, thermostat-controlled electric heaters. It is estimated that the energy-saving measures implemented within the scheme will save 79 tonnes of CO2 emissions in year one - the equivalent of a car travelling 238,279 miles. In addition, by keeping soil on site and redistributing it from higher to lower areas, the project saved more than 170 HGV movements. As well as reducing the project’s carbon footprint, this approach will save the council money on the future phases of development at Airfield Business Park. The measures were taken in support of Leicestershire County Council’s ongoing commitment to become carbon neutral by 2030.
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Planning reform must have small builders at its heart, says FMB PLANNING reforms are key to fixing the housing crisis, but more attention is needed on supporting local authorities to improve their ability to respond to planning demands, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the ‘Planning for the Future’ announcement made in March. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “The current planning system is a major barrier for small house builders, so today’s announcement that it will be brought into the 21st century through digitisation and simplification is a victory for common sense. I’m pleased to learn that the Secretary of State will engage particularly with small to medium-sized (SME) house builders to ensure the new system works for them. Key to increasing the volume and quality of new homes coming through is reversing the decline in small house builders.” Berry continued: “That the
house builders can get through to someone, the ability to arrange meetings that don’t cost an arm and a leg, and regular, goodquality communication. The FMB stands ready to support this review and reform process.”
Key statistics • Government has also made the decision to intervene in local authorities’ plan-making processes by setting a 2023 deadline to update their local plans is helpful. A recent Public Accounts Committee report found that fewer than half of local authorities had an up-to-date local plan, which goes to show that inaction is hampering housing numbers.” Berry concluded: “More detail is needed in terms of how local authorities plan to provide a good quality service to SMEs. While linking fees to performance and offering rebates to developers is a step in the right direction, local authorities need support to get the basics right. That means a dedicated phone number where
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- 42% of SME house builders reported that the planning process was the single biggest obstacle to them building more homes - For the fourth year in a row SMEs cited inadequate resourcing of planning departments as the most significant cause of delay in the planning process Excessive information requirements are the biggest cause of cost for SMEs - When asked whether they had seen an improvement in the speed and delivery of local planning departments since fees were increased by 20% in 2018, only 3% of SMEs said yes - In the 1980s SMEs built two thirds of all new homes, now it is just 23%
Stonesby House Developers Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr David Prichard, Marrons Planning, 2 Colton Square, Leicester LE1 1QH) – Construction of 7 dwellings with access and parking – at land adjacent to 68 Leicester Road, Uppingham, Rutland.
NW Leics. District JR Investments Ltd (c/o Agent: Dennis Dziko, Volta Designs, 7175 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ) – Change of use to 9 assisted living units to include part demolition of existing dwelling and internal alterations, erection of three-storey extension and associated site alterations – at 2-4 Central Road, Hugglescote, Coalville, Leics. LE67 2FD. Danian Properties Ltd (c/o Agent: Richard Jewkes, Simpatico Town Planning, Brook Street, Dudley DY3 2NB) – Demolition of existing garage and erection of 2 maisonettes – at 36 Brookside Crescent, Ibstock, Leics. LE67 6LS.
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Landmark building to be transformed
Harley Homes Newco Limited (c/o Agent: David Granger Design Ltd, The Old Cottage Hospital, Leicester Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1DB) – Conversion, alteration and extension of two barns to form 2 dwellings and erection of 4 dwellings (Reserved matters of 15/00872/OUT) – at land adjacent to and rear of 83 Main Street, Snarestone, Leics. Mr Suresh Advani (c/o Agent: Mr Dorran Burton, Bsurv Architectural Designers & Chartered Building Consultants, 6 Layton Park Drive, Rawdon, Leeds LS19 6PH) – Change of use of existing ground floor retail unit to one two-bedroom apartment and one studio apartment to include single storey rear extension – at 68-70 Belvoir Road, Coalville, Leics. LE67 3PP. Mr Andrew Pitchford (c/o Agent: Stuart Taylor, BHB Architects, Georgian House, 24 Bird Street, Lichfield WS13 6PT) – Demolition of existing extension and change of use of existing school to office building and erection of two storey and single storey extensions including parking area – at The Hood Building, South Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics.
International Hotel to be converted into 470 student flats and more WORK HAS started on transforming Leicester’s former International Hotel into a block of student flats with shops and leisure facilities on the ground floor. The derelict building on the corner of Humberstone Road and Rutland Street, in the city centre, was once the place to be seen in its 1970s heyday of cocktail bars and banqueting halls. But the ravages of time have not been kind to the landmark structure, which has lain empty since 2009 and was boarded up in 2018 after Leicester City Council, with the support of Leicestershire Police, secured a court order following complaints of drug abuse, rough sleeping, vandalism and other anti-social behaviour. The building, owned by Land Invest Ltd, is now encased in scaffolding and notices have gone up announcing plans to convert it into a block of student flats. SERVING LEICESTER’S TWO UNIVERSITIES The project is being led by student accommodation provider True Student Ltd, which boasts similar developments in other British cities such as Glasgow, Birmingham, Newcastle and Salford. A spokeswoman for parent company Bricks Capital said: “True Leicester will be one of the company’s biggest developments to date, bringing around 470 fantastic new student bedrooms, serving the city’s two universities. Back in 2018 when the city council applied for a court order to board up and secure the building, city council solicitor Jonathan Manning told Leicester Magistrates that the building had become a “haven for local criminals” and a no-go area for even police officers.
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Fleet Auction Group (c/o Agent: James Clark, Pegasus Group, 4 The Courtyard, Church Street, Lockington DE74 2SL) – Hybrid planning application seeking outline permission for up to 3,000 sqm of B1, B2 and B8 floorspace, and full planning consent for 3 employment units (B1, B2) with associated access, structural landscaping, engineering and drainage works – at land at Stephenson Way, Coalville, Leics. Webster (c/o Agent: Andrew Large Surveyors Ltd, The Estate Office, Staunton Harold Hall, Melbourne Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1RT) – Conversion of agricultural buildings into 2 dwellings, erection of 2 detached garages with accommodation above, erection of machine store and demolition of portal framed agricultural buildings and grain stores – at Moor Lane Farm, 58 Moor Lane, Coleorton, Coalville, Leics. LE67 8FQ.
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Andrew Granger & Co secures planning consent for Green Belt site in Nottinghamshire LEICESTERSHIRE-based property professionals Andrew Granger & Co secured planning consent for 175 dwellings within Green Belt on the edge of Ruddington in Nottinghamshire on behalf of a landowner client. The landmark project handled by the firm’s planning and development team took four years to come to fruition and culminated in a multimillion-pound deal with a national housebuilder in February (2020). Several Green Belt sites had been ear marked by Rushcliffe Borough Council to cater for the need for housing in the area with the client’s site being deemed the most appropriate site within the Rushcliffe Green Belt Review to develop in terms of the five purposes of the Green Belt, as set out in the NPPF and the criteria in Core Strategy Policy 4. An illustrative layout of the proposed development The planning team worked with a range of on the edge of Ruddington, Nottinghamshire. experts in technical matters including highways, drainage, ecology, landscape and visual impact, noise and archaeology in order to prepare and submit an outline planning application to Rushcliffe Borough Council in 2016. The initial application was refused in 2017 based on reasons relating to planning policy, highways impact and noise impact from a nearby dog kennels. Following a planning appeal submitted by Andrew Granger & Co on behalf of the client and a four-day public inquiry held in April 2018, outline planning permission was granted. The planning team continued to co-ordinate the marketing of the site, interview the prospective purchasers with the client, liaise with the solicitors and keep everyone informed until the sale of the site formally completed in February 2020. Andrew Granger & Co have been established for over 30 years in Leicestershire with offices in Leicester, Loughborough and Market Harborough. For more information please visit andrewgranger. co.uk or call 01858 439090.
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Development Properties
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Austrey building plot for 4-bed house
MARK EVANS & CO Estate Agents are offering for sale a building plot with planning consent (ref: PAP/2019/0246) for construction of a fourbedroom detached house with integral garage at Manor Court, Wharton Lane, Austrey, Atherstone, Warks. CV9 3EJ. Price on application – call Mark Evans on 01827 311300 or email: info@markevanstamworth.com
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PRESS RELEASE: 6th March 2020
JRL Group the Contractors JRL Group Top Top the Contractors League Table for February League Table for February
Leics. County Council Children & Family Services (c/o Agent:Nicholas James, Kast Architects, 67 Lemon Street, Truro TR1 2PN) – Proposed new 210 place primary school with landscaping and external works – at Holywell Farm, Burton Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 2LP.
JRL Group took the top spot this month largely thanks to its award to build Consort Place on the Isle of Dogs valued at £470 million. The large mixed development will provide a full community lifestyle including apartments, a hotel, JRL Group took the top spot this month largely thanks to its award to build Consort Place school, health centre and retail outlets. on the Isle of Dogs valued at £470 million. The large mixed development will provide a full The second largest contract award for apartments, February was the million extension to the Metroand fromretail Wednesbury and community lifestyle including a £344 hotel, school, health centre outlets. Brierley Hill inlargest the West Midlands. Midland Metrowas Alliance will deliver additional stops by January 2023. The second contract award for February the £344 million17 extension to the Metro from Wednesbury and Brierley Hill in the West Midlands. Midland Metro Alliance will deliver 17 additional stops by January 2023.
The latest edition of the Top 50 League Tables published by industry analysts Barbour ABI, highlights the number and The latest edition of the Top 50 League Tables published by industry analysts Barbour ABI, highlights the number value of construction contracts awarded during February. This month shows that the combined value of contracts and value of construction contracts awarded during February. This month shows that the combined value of awarded the Topto50the was just billion with a total of 123 projects. contractsto awarded Top 50over was£3.5 just over £3.5 billion with a total of 123 projects.
Oadby & Wigston Borough Mr R Aggarwal (c/o Agent: Paul Thurlby, Gordon White & Hood, Beresford House, 1 Newton Street, Leicester LE1 6WH) – Erection of a two storey block to facilitate 4 one-bed flats with six associated onsite car parking spaces – at 53-59 Queens Drive, Wigston, Leicester LE18 2DG. Mr S Beardsmore (c/o: SB Building Supplies Ltd, 1B Cropston Road, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7BP) – Change of use from industrial to builders and roofing merchant – at 48 Park Road, Wigston, Leicester LE18 4QD. Crown Properties (2018) Ltd & Fabquality Ltd (c/o Agent: Stephen Connell, GC Planning Partnership Ltd, Bedford I-Lab, Stannard Way, Priory Business Park, Bedford MK44 3RZ) – Change of use and conversion of a vacant light industrial building to 17 apartments – at 41-43 Canal Street, Wigston, Leicester LE18 4PN. Mr Farook Chaka (c/o Agent: John Hackman, The Drawing Room (Architects) Ltd, 130 Moat Street, Wigston, Leicester LE18 2GE) – Proposed change of use from a Bank to a Café with associated changes to window fenestration – at 20 The Parade, Oadby, Leicester LE2 5BL.
KierConstruction Constructionwere werethe thebusiest busiestcontractor contractorfor forFebruary February2020 2020with withaatotal totalof of13 13projects projects with with aa combined combinedvalue of Kier valuemillion. of £209 Kier million. Kier currently sitplace in fifthoverall place in overall in the 12-month rolling league tablea with 134 £209 currently sit in fifth the 12-month rolling league table with totalaoftotal 134ofprojects projectsatvalued at just £1.4 billion. valued just over £1.4over billion. Tom Hall, Chief Economist at Barbour ABI & AMA Research said, “After a flood of infrastructure project awards
in January, February saw a at significant in the sector. said, This resulted the overall value and project numberawards of Tom Hall, Chief Economist Barbourreduction ABI & AMA Research “After a in flood of infrastructure in contract awards for the construction industry down month on month. In next week’s budget hopes are high the January, February saw a significant reduction in the sector. This resulted in the overall value and number of that contract new chancellor will significantly increase government investment, boosting the medium-term prospects of the awards for the construction industry down month on month. In next week’s budget hopes are high that the new infrastructure and the public sectors. However, the emerging situation relating to the coronavirus is likely to chancellor will significantly increase government investment, boosting the medium-term prospects of the significantly impair the UK economy and the construction industry in the short term.” Download the full report here: https://ubm.io/2WBolhM
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Warton, Warwickshire
Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire
Guide price £825,000
Guide price £590,000-£650,000
Residential development site with outline planning permission for 9 dwellings
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• 1.04 acres • Planning permission reference: PAP/2018/0321 • Fantastic location on edge of village • Superb views over surrounding countryside • North Warwickshire Borough Council • For further information please contact the Atherstone Office 01827 721380
• Suitable for residential redevelopment subject to planning • Net Internal Area 6,221 sq.ft. over 3 floors • Current use A2/B1 • Car park to the rear • Fantastic town centre location • Contact Tori at our Ashby Office on 01530 877977 (Option 2)
Heather, Leicestershire
Galley Common, Warwickshire
An attractive development opportunity with outline planning permission for 3 dwellings in a popular village location • Suitable for a developer wishing to build high quality houses • Outline planning permission for 3 dwellings • Plot 1: 167sq.m. Plot 2: 167 sq.m. Plot 3: 149 sq.m. • Ref 19/00105/OUT • North West Leicestershire District Council • Contact Anna at our Ashby Office on 01530 877977 (Option 2) 15 Market Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire CV9 1ET The Old Cottage Hospital, Leicester Road, Ashby de la Zouch LE65 1DB 7 - 11 Albert Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2RX Branches across the region and an office in central London
Guide price £850,000
Residential development site with outline planning permission • Positive Pre-Application enquiry for up to 9 dwellings • Existing planning permission for 5 dwellings in 1.54 acres • Planning permission reference: 035/853 • Walking distance to school and shops • Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council • For further information please contact the Atherstone Office 01827 721380 01827 721380 / athrural@howkinsandharrison.co.uk 01530 877977 / ashby@howkinsandharrison.co.uk 01788 564680 / rugrural@howkinsandharrison.co.uk
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RICS UK Residential Market Survey, February 2020 Blaby District Mr S Wilshire (c/o: The Ranch, Shilton Lane, Shilton, Coventry CV7 9LH) – Erection of 2 detached dwellings with associated access from Station Road, vehicle parking, pedestrian links, amenity space, landscaping and drainage (Revised scheme) – at land off Station Road, Elmesthorpe, Leics. Mr Steve Smith (c/o Agent: Mr Dorran Burton, Bsurv Architectural Designers, 52 Hall Park Avenue, Horsforth, Leeds) – Erection of 2 semi-detached dwelling and one detached bungalow including offstreet parking, private access road and landscaping – at 18 Percy Street, Braunstone Town, Leicester LE3 2FL. Mr Shekhar Purohit (c/o Agent: Mark Payne, Architectural Vistadesigns Ltd, 118 Paddock Way, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0BZ) – Conversion of one flat to form 5 apartments – at 150A Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, Leicester LE3 3JT. Mr K Maughan (c/o Agent: Mr E Stevenson, BHC, 72 Boston Road, Leicester LE4 1HB) – Erection of 9 dwellings including garage blocks, new access road, parking areas and landscaping – at land at 32 Stanton Road, Sapcote, Leics. LE9 4FQ. Nightshade Ltd (c/o Agent: Keith Fenwick, Pegasus Group, 39 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham B2 5SN) – Erection of a drive-thru coffee shop with parking and ancillary works – at land adjacent to McDonalds Meridian East, Meridian Business Park, Braunstone Town, Leicester. Mr James Abraham (c/o Agent: Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Erection of 3 detached dwellings with associated garages and creation of a new vehicular access from Desford Road (Revised Scheme) – at The Holt, Desford Road, Thurlaston Village, Thurlaston, Leicester LE9 7TE. Redrow Homes (c/o: Redrow House, Arundel Avenue, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2HJ) – Reserved matters application for the erection of 163 dwellings – at Parcels R6(1) and R6 (2), Tay Road, Lubbesthorpe, Enderby, Leicester.
Demand grows for UK housing, pushing prices up although uncertainty lies ahead • • •
Rising demand puts upward pressure on prices, with prices growing across nearly all regions of the UK; RICS survey cites some concerns over potential impact of Coronavirus on demand going forward; Increased demand comes ahead of the Chancellor’s first budget, with RICS calling on Government to go further to support property sector.
SALES OF NEW homes increased for a third consecutive month across the United Kingdom, as has buyer demand and new instructions, according to the February 2020 RICS UK Residential Market Survey. The February 2020 UK Residential Market Survey revealed a net balance of +20% of respondents saw an increase in new buyer enquiries over the month, the third period of growth in a row. In addition, experts are forecasting a better sales outlook for the rest of the year, with +61% of survey participants saying they expect more homes to be sold as the year progresses. New homes coming onto the sales market also nudged up for a third straight month, with new instructions seeing a net balance increase of +15% in February – with West Midlands and the South East seeing the biggest bump in new properties coming onto the market. Strong demand has also seen prices increase in February, with a net balance of +29% of contributors reporting house price growth– up from +18% on the previous month. While there was growth in all regions of the UK, London, Yorkshire and the Humber and East Anglia all saw the strongest increase in house prices. Furthermore, a net balance of +22% are expecting house prices to continue to rise further over Spring. However, concerns have been raised by property professionals about the impact of coronavirus which although yet unknown, could adversely affect viewings and the traditional spring house selling season. Simon Rubinsohn, RICS Chief Economist, said: “It is encouraging that the results of the latest survey continue to show a positive trend both in terms of potential buyer interest and new instructions to agents. Indeed, this is the first time since 2014 that new supply to the market on the RICS indicator has increased for three consecutive months. “Inventory levels are still at historically low levels despite this but the firmer trend in appraisals suggests that the picture could improve over the coming months providing the coronavirus doesn’t become more of an inhibitor of activity in the sector. “For now at least, feedback around expectations are consistent with activity levels continuing to strengthen albeit relatively modestly.” Residential lettings also saw demand increasing from prospective tenants, however the number of properties listed by landlords for rent fell again – extending the decline again since it was first recorded in 2016. Rising demand for homes to rent and falling supply will see rents increase by potentially 2% - and up to 3% per annum by 2025 if this trend is maintained. The increased buyer demand comes ahead of Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s budget – with RICS calling on the Government to boost the property industry as the UK transitions towards leaving the EU. Commenting ahead of the budget, Hew Edgar, Head of RICS UK Government Relations & City Strategy, said “With demand for new homes set to grow even further, there is much the Government can do to help level-up the property market in the UK which is transitioning outside of the EU – but it does require bold action up-front to maintain the positive momentum. “The ball is in the Chancellor’s court and his first budget is a great opportunity to deliver the long-term confidence the property industry and investors need – he can achieve this by reviewing stamp duty to encourage the supply of more homes, ensuring its fit for the twenty first century, to overhauling business rates and making existing buildings greener by incentivising retrofitting.“
AUCTION DIARY IMPORTANT DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC AND RESTRICTIONS ON MOVEMENT, AUCTIONS ARE LIKELY TO BE CANCELLED, RE-ARRANGED OR CONDUCTED ONLINE.
April 2020 Wednesday 1st April 2020 COTTONS Aston Villa FC, Villa Park, Birmingham, B6 6HE - 11am start Tel: 0121 247 2233 www.cottons.co.uk Wednesday 22nd April 2020 KAL SANGRA SHONKI BROTHERS Mercure Leicester, The Grand Hotel, Granby Street, Leicester LE1 6ES 5pm start Tel: 0116 254 3373 www.shonkibrothers.com Friday 24th April 2020 SDL AUCTIONS Nottingham Racecourse, Colwick Park, Nottingham NG2 4BE 11.30am start Tel: 0115 958 8702 www.sdlauctions.co.uk
May 2020 Wednesday 6th May 2020 SAVILLS LONDON & NATIONAL The Berkeley, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RL 10.00am start Tel: 020 7824 90914 www.auctions.savills.co.uk Wednesday 6th May 2020 BOND WOLFE Holte Suite, Aston Villa FC,Trinity Rd, Birmingham B6 6HE - 10.30am start Tel: 0121 312 1212 www.bondwolfeauctions.com Wednesday 13th May 2020 SHONKI BROS L S SANGRA Leicester City Football Club, The Gallery, King Power Stadium, Filbert Way,Leicester LE2 7FL - 5.30pm start Tel: 0116 255 7573 www.shonkibros.com Wednesday 13th May 2020 SDL AUCTIONS The Pedigree Suite, Pride Park Stadium, Derby DE24 8XL 11.30am start Tel: 01332 242880 www.sdlauctions.co.uk
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HHIC issue advice to heating engineers IN BRIEF on working during COVD-19 crisis
Development Properties Building plot in Foxton: £240k
SPINNEY PLOT, NORTH LANE, FOXTON, LE16 7RF
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ANDREW GRANGER & Co Estate Agents are offering for sale a single building plot at Spinney Plot, North Lane, Foxton, Leics. LE16 7RF. Planning consent (ref: 19/00913/ OUT) has been granted for the erection of a single dwelling. Guide Price: £240,000. For more information, contact Andrew Granger & Co on 01858 439090 or email: planning@ andrewgranger.co.uk
Two bungalow plots in Kegworth NEWTON FALLOWELL are offering for sale a parcel of land with outline planning permission (ref: 19/02332/ OUT) for up to 2 detached chalet bungalows with single garages. The 668 sq.metre plot – at Suthers Road, Kegworth, Derby DE74 2DE – has an asking price of £250,000. For more information, contact Newton Fallowell on 01509 611119 or email: Loughborough@ newtonfallowell.co.uk
THE GLOBAL pandemic COVID-19 has had unprecedented effects on the lives of us all. These are unchartered times causing untold uncertainty and fear amongst us all. The heating and plumbing industry carry out essential frontline work to maintain the supply of heating and hot water to UK homes, schools, hospitals and businesses. It cannot simply cease to operate. Therefore, the heating industry has identified a number of actions that frontline engineers- who are currently still operating - can take to help protect themselves and their customers during the COVD19 outbreak. These are based on Government recommendations, which change daily. HHIC will keep this page as up to date as possible. Key considerations: • When discussing an appointment with your customer/s, ask if they or any occupants are selfisolating, displaying any symptoms of COVID19, and/or have received a positive diagnosis • Where the householders are not self-isolating, displaying any symptoms, and have not been diagnosed with COVID19, there is no reason not to undertake the planned work, whilst exercising general best practice in line with the latest Government guidance for the public: https://www.gov.uk/ guidance/coronavirus-covid-19information-for-the-public • If householders are, then there is a need to consider the nature of the work, and also the vulnerability of the householders. Additional precautions should be taken if the work is to proceed, which could include additional PPE, such as disposable overalls, disposable
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gloves, eye protection, and suitable face mask • Government guidance is continually evolving, but be especially vigilant of those persons currently identified as most at risk, such as the over-70’s, and/or with underlying health issues • As well as protecting yourself, and householders, you should also consider the welfare of any colleagues, especially if they fall into one of the vulnerable categories. Practical steps to take when working in the field: • On the day of the work, call ahead to your customer to ask if they or any occupants have signs of the virus, have been diagnosed, or are self-isolating, and to check that they are comfortable with your visit to take place • Explain to your customers what you will be doing, and why, and that you will need to maintain a safe distance from them (2m or 6 steps away is current Government advice), including when waiting for the customer to open the door. • Do not shake hands with the customer or other occupants. • Ask if the occupants can stay in another room, away from the work area(s) whilst the work proceeds, and with permission ventilate the work area where appropriate, e.g. by opening a window • Wash your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds, at the start of the job and after (also during the work). It is recommended to carry your own hand-towel with your equipment. Wash/replace handtowel at end of each day/shift • Use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth • Wear suitable work gloves • If you feel unsafe or at risk at
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Builders’ Problems SOLVED Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on construction contracts PROBLEM:
I have a situation that is no doubt going to be of huge interest to other contractors and companies allied to the construction industry (and indeed, all other sectors of the economy) – it is to do with the current coronavirus pandemic and the effect it is having on my building contracts. My construction company turns over in excess of £10 million, mainly new build with roughly a 50/50 split between local government work and private client. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, I have been struggling with placing operatives on site (both with self-isolating and making sure operatives are kept away from each other), getting material and plant delivered, and with clients now looking at shutting the sites down because of staff and team shortages and ensuring that there are no gatherings or meetings. All of the contracts are being administered under various forms of JCT contracts, and I really need to bite the bullet and suspend all operations for a period of time. What I do not want to do however, is be in breach of contract that could result in termination or liquidated damages for delay. Any idea how I can go forward?
RESPONSE: This pandemic is indeed uncharted territory for everyone (even for us lawyers), and it is very worrying, not only from a commercial perspective, but from a health perspective as well (which is the number priority). In relation to the matter you are facing, there is no simple contractual or legal answer. The closest ‘answer’ you have to your predicament is either the force majeure provision that is found in the JCT contracts and the common law doctrine of frustration, but neither will produce the result of suspension you are seeking, only termination. You would need to seek expert legal assistance as to whether the coronavirus pandemic would constitute a force majeure event, as it will depend upon individual circumstances and when the contract was entered into. To rely upon a force majeure clause, it must be shown that an event occurred was not foreseeable and beyond the control of the party seeking to rely on the clause, of which prevented the performance of its obligations under the contract. Further, the party would need to prove that it had taken all reasonable steps to avoid or mitigate the effects of the event. The common law doctrine of frustration concerns events which are not the fault of either party rendering the performance of a contract impossible and discharges the parties from further obligations, although this is by no means certain as the law of frustration has been interpreted by the courts quite narrowly. That said, it could be different if the Government introduces a countrywide ‘lockdown law’, meaning that your building company could not go to site and complete the works. That then could be on the road to be a force majeure event entitling to one party to terminate performance – but again, this is not suspension. However, there is a more sensible solution, in my opinion. That is, to see if you can reach a compromise to ‘pause’ the obligations under the contract with each of your clients, for say an initial 3-month period. This approach would make practical and commercial sense in circumstances where neither your company nor your clients are at fault and the ultimate aim is to resume performance of the contract at some later stage. Best wishes and stay safe.
Michael P. 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.
© Michael Gerard 2020 The advice provided is intended to be of a general guide only and should not be viewed as providing a definitive legal analysis.
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Lovell Builds Morgan Sindall Group’s Profits Success Interserve Construction Ltd (c/o Agent: Mrs Sarah Clark, Planning & Design Group, (UK) Ltd, Pure Offices, Lakeview Drive, Nottingham NG15 0DT) – Erection of single storey school building as an extension to existing school, and demolition of existing school building (Resubmission) – at Countesthorpe Leysland Community College, Winchester Road, Countesthorpe, Leics. LE8 5PR.
Charnwood Borough Persimmon Homes North Midlands – Reserved matters of outline planning permission P/14/1833/2 for the erection of 220 dwellings – at land at west of Loughborough, Leics. Future Generation Ltd (c/o Agent: Newsteer Real Estate Advisers) – Redevelopment to provide student accommodation ranging from 3-7 storeys in arrange of purpose built accommodation and approximately 1,702 sqm of associated reception area, and flexible commercial space, etc., with new vehicular access, following demolition of existing buildings and associated works – at land west of Aumberry Gap, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 1BG. Grey Goose (c/o Agent: Mark Architecture Ltd.) – Change of use of second floor from residential to 8 serviced offices, and third floor from residential to short-term residential let and multi-purpose events space – at Jason Works, Clarence Street, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 1DX. Mr I Herbert (c/o Agent: TMCS) – Demolition of bungalow and erection of 8 new dwellings with access and landscaping – at land at 31 Garendon Road, Shepshed, Leics. LE12 9NU.
Rugby Borough Harcourt Rugby Ltd (c/o Agent: John Wilbraham, DLP Planning Ltd, 18 Regent Place, Rugby, CV21 2PN) – Extension of the approved scheme from 98 apartments to 118 apartments including the provision of 73 parking spaces, secure cycle and refuse storage, new planting and landscaping – at 117 Newbold Road, Rugby, Warks. CV21 2NG.
PARTNERSHIP housing specialist Lovell has made a vital contribution to preliminary results for the year ended 31st December 2019, released by parent company Morgan Sindall Group plc, the construction and regeneration group.
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Site for 4 detached houses in Leicester
Morgan Sindall Group plc delivered strong profit growth in 2019, with adjusted profit before tax up 11% to £90.4m on revenue of £3,071m, up 3%. In addition, the Group’s balance sheet remains strong, with average daily net cash in the year increasing to £109m and year end net Lovell Homes’ Saints Quarter cash of £193m. With its development in Wolverhampton secured workload up 14% to £7.6bn, the Group is well-positioned for future growth and another good year of progress is CARLTON ESTATES are expected in 2020. offering for sale a plot Lovell has seen a 50% increase in operating profit this year compared of land with planning to 2018. Its strategy of increased investment during a period of sustained permission (ref: 20172289) growth, has resulted in a combined regeneration secured order book of for 4 detached houses. £1.1 billion. The land – to the rear of The During 2019, Lovell built more than 2400 homes nationwide ranging Sportsman, Finch Close, from new-build open market homes, private rented sector housing and Leicester LE3 6SD – is available affordable homes to large-scale refurbishment and housing-led regeneration Land To The Rear Of The Sportsman Finch Close, Leice at an asking price of £425,000. programmes. Lovell Midlands has built over 300 homes across the region £425,000 For details, contact Carlton Estates and has a forward order book and regeneration and development pipeline on 0116 284 9636 or visit: www. of £225m. ** ATTENTION DEVELOPERS ** AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO ACQ carltonestates.co.uk Lovell regional managing director, Stuart Penn says: “In 2020, Lovell will WITH PLANNING PERMISSION FOR FOUR DETACHED HOUSES IN A be celebrating the 50th anniversary of its first partnership development, a Leicester City Council Planning Application Number 201 major milestone in our history. Our commitment to working with partners with a shared goal to build great places to live – a place where families can grow and communities can thrive is as relevant today as it was in 1970. “Our focus remains, to address the housing shortage by working with our clients, leading housing associations and local authorities in long-term, trusted partnerships where our expertise and ability to think innovatively is helping to accelerate housing led-regeneration, sustainable communities and social renewal. “Our wide-ranging expertise allows us to proactively offer our partners fresh solutions to unlocking land for development. We’re highly motivated to deliver urgently needed high-quality homes across all tenures and look forward to completing work on 517 homes this year.” Lovell Midlands is currently working on a number of key projects including: • A £5 million conversion project turning the former Stourbridge Police Station into 31 new apartments for open market sale. • Two £6.5 million per annum, four-year contracts for internal and external planned maintenance to 147 Loughborough Road BERKLEY Estate Agents Sandwell Metropolitan CGI of the apartments available, Leicester, LE4 5LR at are asking £625,000 for a Borough Council housing Station House in Stourbridge£625,000 0.25 acre property with stock. ￭ APPROX. 10,856 SQ FT (1 development potential, / 0.25 OF AN ACRE) • A £2 million conversion project with Nuneaton and Bedworth council to subject to planning.￭ LAND FOR SALE transform Riverside House a former council office into 37 apartments. ￭ DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUN The property – 147 • A two year, £3 million per annum contract to replace flat and pitched ￭ VERSATILE USES Loughborough Road, Leicester ￭ SUBJECT TO PLANNI roofs to low rise housing for Walsall Housing Group. CONSENT LE4 5LR – comprises a large • A £25 million development with 89 homes for sale and 62 affordable ￭ BELGRAVE LOCATION detached dwelling, a number of homes on Steelhouse Lane in Wolverhampton. This project includes brick and prefabricated warehouses Viewing investment from the West Midlands Combined Authority. and front and rear forecourt. Please contact our Berkley Leicester Office on 0116 2544755 if you wish to arrange a viewing • A £42 million development in Priorslee, Telford, providing a selection of appointment for this property or require further For more information, or to information. 220 homes, with 165 for open market sale, and 55 affordable properties in null null nu arrange a viewing, contact Berkleys partnership with Homes England. on 0116 254 4755 or email: info@ • A £13.1 million development in Coven, Staffordshire with 37 homes for berkleyestates.co.uk sale and 26 affordable homes.
Potential development opportunity in Leicester
**RARE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE APPROX. 10,856 SQ FT (1,008 SQ M / 0.25 OF AN ACRE) LAND FOR SALE IN PRIME BELGRAVE LOCATION**
The land in questions is located on Loughborough Road and currently consists of a large detached dwelling, a number of brick and prefabricated warehouses and front and rear forecourts. Owing to the size and location, and subject to the necessary planning and consent, this versatile plot has the potential opportunity to be utilised in a host of different ways including residential development, leisure, hospitality and commercial just to name a few. Please contact us at your earliest opportunity to arrange your viewing which is BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
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Travis Perkins pauses demerger with Wickes IN RESPONSE to COVID-19, Northampton-based Travis Perkins has paused its demerger with Wickes and will suspend its proposed full-year 2019 dividend. In its ‘COVID-19 update’ the firm said it expects the trading environment to change “quickly and materially in the coming weeks,” and is taking “prudent decisions in order to successfully navigate this period of turmoil.” These include the suspension of the proposed full-year 2019 dividend and the pausing of the Wickes demerger process in light of current extreme stock market volatility. The Group’s trading performance in 2020 has been in line with expectations, with “solid trading in the Merchanting businesses and a strong start in Toolstation and Wickes.” Total Group sales grew by 2.4% year-todate, and recent trading has not yet shown a significant sales impact as a result of COVID-19. The company said: “Whilst there is unprecedented uncertainty on how the virus outbreak will directly impact our markets and our businesses, we enter this period from a position of strength and security, with a strong balance sheet and access to significant committed liquidity.”
Plans for new Aldi distribution centre ALDI HAS REVEALED plans for a new distribution centre offering over 1.3 million sq ft of space at Interlink South in Leicestershire, at the former Nailstone Colliery. Distribution warehousing, two floors of offices on a mezzanine level and a Vehicle Maintenance Unit would be provided, as well as 600 car parking spaces.
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Building the UK’s Largest Independent Builder’s Merchant 2020 marks the 25th Anniversary of MKM Building Supplies Ltd, the UK’s largest independent builder’s merchant. Executive Chairman, David Kilburn looks back over the 25 years and shares some of the milestones and memories that have gone into constructing one of the building trade’s best-loved brands, and one of the UK’s fastest growing businesses. “In 1995, my favourite sound was the ring of the fire-bell going off in the warehouse. It meant there was an order!” said David. “As for any fledging business, in the early days orders are everything. And, after closing our first month with a trading profit and haven taken a healthy £123,000 - I am delighted to say 25 years later, we have never been short of orders and never looked back.” In many ways, the MKM of 2020 is almost unrecognizable from the first branch that opened in Hull in 1995. For a start the first branch sold caravan supplies rather than building supplies, which MKM is renowned for today. There was a small team of 5 people working from rental premises, which had been secured for 9 months to get the business off the ground. David recalls: “ Ironically, the premises belonged to an MKM competitor William Wilson. We signed up for 9 months but were still there 18 months later, at the time we were just glad not to be chucked out!” Today, MKM Building Supplies employs over 1650 people and last year recorded sales of over £460 million. Already this year MKM has opened its 70th branch and has ambitious growth plans to be operating 100 branches by 2021/2022. Aside from the phenomenal success story and exponential growth, according to David many things haven’t changed at all over the 25 years. “Since day one, our company culture has always been very people focused, how we treat people has remained exactly the same. Every single person is important no matter what their role … our people are our biggest
asset.” David added: “Technology and the digital age have of course altered things, but our teams still do the majority of business either over the trade counter or on the phone. That may change in years to come, but essentially people buy from people.” “Relationships are key, our customers trust us to deliver quality products with great service as their own businesses rely on it – our teams appreciate that and make customers the priority. More so than any other industry, this is a people business and good relationships are the absolute bedrock of that business.” MKM was built on the concept that skilled, local people who understand the needs of local customers should serve the local trade. MKM is differentiated through its unique business model, centered on branch directors owning an equity stake in their branch with opportunity to share in profits. David believes empowering people and supporting their entrepreneurial spirit has been a key driver of growth. By 2005, MKM had opened 15 branches, five years later in 2010 a further 17 branches had been opened and by 2018 MKM Building Supplies had 54 branches throughout England and Scotland - the brand new MKM Grantham marks their 70th branch. David recalls: “Our biggest challenges in the early years were
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MKM Executive Chairman, David Kilburn always time and money. If we had more of both earlier we would have grown more quickly, but it is important to keep a level head and not get ahead of yourself. We always prided ourselves on paying suppliers and staff on time, even though both my business partner and myself often took a reduced salary.” Business wasn’t always plain sailing, in 2008 almost every industry in the UK fell victim to what the media dubbed a ‘double dip recession’. The building and construction industry were hit hard, their performance acted as a barometer for the economic downturn and went into meltdown. David commented: “In 2008, we
were acutely aware that external factors, beyond or control can take a serious toll on business. It seemed the entire financial world collapsed, our own industry went into a desperate panic with many of our competitors laying off 30 to 40 percent of their people.” “We took the decision not to take action. We decided to back our people and ride out the storm and were confident that business would eventually pick up… which of course it did. While the majority of the industry seemed to lose up to 40 percent revenue, I’m glad to say we did fare better and suffered losses of up to 11 percent, relatively unscathed in comparison.” Looking forward, MKM has an ambitious growth programme to open a further 30 branches in the next two years. David said: “Today, we still face challenges. We have an expansive growth programme but finding good properties in good locations can be a challenge and planning applications can be very slow, which frustrates progress.” “However our mantra, which we instill in all of our teams is to have fun at work. Indeed, some of the most demanding times in business have also been the most enjoyable. Some of our best times were in the early days negotiating manufacturing deals, securing credit with the banks and often coming up against brick walls, whilst driving a couple of old bangers to collect building materials and grafting to sell. Working hard, but having fun is very much the MKM culture.” While looking forward to the opening of their 100th branch, David also believes there are growth opportunities ahead for MKM with acquisitions, developing new product lines and developing the kitchen and bathroom offering. David concluded; “Our own recipe for success, now finetuned over 25 years has been giving customers what they want, employing and retaining the best staff, engaging people in profit generation activities and of course having fun at work – which we certainly do!” https://www.mkmbs.co.uk
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Development Properties
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Part-built properties for sale in Leicester HUNTERS Estate Agents are offering for sale 2 part-built semi-detached properties at Valley Drive, Leicester LE3 3EE which require finishing. Offers over £170,000 are invited. For full details, contact Hunters Estate Agents on 0116 366 0660.
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Planning permission granted for £60m residential development in Ruddington NOTTINGHAMBASED housebuilder Avant Homes has been given the go ahead for a new £60m development in Ruddington, after planning permission was granted by Rushcliffe Borough Council. Located five miles south of Nottingham City Centre close to Rushcliffe Country Park on Musters Lane, the 15.89-acre development will bring 175 new three, four and five-bedroom homes to the area including 53 affordable houses. Groundworks on the new development, called Wilbur Chase, are set to commence in March 2020 with the marketing suite expected to open in May and the showhomes following in July. The overall build is estimated to take just over four years to complete. Avant Homes Midlands managing director, Tim Brickley, said: “We are very pleased to have received planning permission for our Wilbur Chase development in Ruddington. “We have worked closely with Rushcliffe Borough Council and active members of the Ruddington community in order to make suitable amends to our initial proposal and address concerns raised in connection with the development. We will continue to liaise with the council and local residents throughout the build process. “In addition to providing high-quality properties, the proposal will bring a range of additional benefits to the area including a community contribution in the region of £1.6m towards local education, highway provisions, transport links for the village, healthcare for Ruddington residents and library facilities. “We hope to commence works soon and expect to see the first homes released for sale in May 2020.”
Mr Pammeter (c/o Agent: Rebecca Walker, Chapman Design LLP, Lelleford House, Coventry Road, Long Lawford, Warks. CV23 9DT) – Proposed 2 new build three-bedroom dwellings – at 11 The Locks, Hillmorton, Rugby, Warks. CV21 4PP. Mr Crowne (c/o Agent: Rebecca Walker, Chapman Design LLP, Lelleford House, Coventry Road, Long Lawford, Warks. CV23 9DT) – Proposed demolition of existing dwellings and garage and erection of 2 new build dwellings – at 61 Bawnmore Road, Bilton, Rugby, Warks. CV22 6JN.
Corby Borough Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Thomas Cox, GP Planning Ltd, iCon Innovation Centre, Eastern Way, Daventry NN11 0QB) – The erection of 2 industrial/commercial buildings – at Solway Foods Ltd, 1-2 Godwin Road, Corby, Northants. NN17 4DS.
LAND ADJACENT RYDAL MANOR, KIRBY LANE, MELTON MOWBRAY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITE WITH OUTLINE PLANNING CONSENT FOR EIGHT DWELLINGS -
Site circa 0.84 acres (0.34 hectares) Outline Planning Permission (MBC Ref: 19/00858/OUT) Executive development opportunity on the edge of town with excellent commuter links Further details available on request
For further information, please contact the Planning & Development Department on:Tel: 01858 439 090 Email: planning@andrewgranger.co.uk Established in 1989, East Midlands property experts Andrew Granger & Co. are a wide multi-disciplinary consultancy featuring residential sales and lettings, commercial, rural and professional services. Offering a high quality and affordable service, Andrew Granger & Co. have the expertise and experience to assist with Planning and Development queries across the Midlands and further afield. www.andrewgranger.co.uk
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Over £20 million raised as Bond Wolfe Auctions smashes records all round JME Developments Ltd (c/o Agent: Mark Flatman, iPlan Solutions Ltd, PO Box 9170, Loughborough, LE12 8ZQ) – Discharge of Land Contamination Condition relating to outline planning application for the erection of no less than 99 dwellings and no more than 135 dwellings, landscaping and associated works in relation to Parcel 5, Little Stanion – at Roman Road, Corby, Northants.
Rushcliffe Borough Mr N Stanford (c/o: Penn Cottage, Field Lane, Widmerpool NG12 5QD) – Erection of 2 passive house dwellings with garages – at land south of Main Street, Kinoulton, Notts. Mr N Stanford (c/o: Penn Cottage, Field Lane, Widmerpool NG12 5QD) – Erection of 2 passive house dwellings with garages – at land between 19 & 25 Main Street, Kinoulton, Notts. Mr Bill Whysall (c/o Agent: Mr Cara De Angelis, Guy St John Taylor Associates Architects Ltd, Top Lock Studio, Navigation Yard, Millgate, Newark, Notts. NG24 4TN) – Conversion and extention of barns into 3 dwellings including demolition of partially collapsed structures beyond repair (Revised) – at Story’s Yard, Bridgford Road, Kneeton, Notts. NG13 8JN. Davidsons Developments Ltd (c/o: Miss Charlotte Young, Wilson House, Leicester Road, Ibstock, Leics. LE67 6HP) – Application for approval of reserved matters ref: application 17/00941/OUT relating to access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of 133 residential dwellings – at OS Field 7525, land at Sharp Hill Wood, Melton Road, Edwalton, Notts. Mr John Hayes (c/o Agent: Paul Thurlby, Gordon White & Hood, Unit 4B, Fir Tree Lane, Groby, Leicester LE6 0FH) – Two-storey extension to existing office development together with single storey glazed link including extended external parking area – at Barrington House, Leake Road, Costock, Notts. LE12 6XA. Messrs. Parnham, Watchorn & Ansty (c/o Agent: Nick Bacon Architecture, Darker Nook Farm, Colston Lane, Harby, Leics. LE14 4BE) – Residential development of 5 dwellings – at land north east of Burford, Sutton Lane, Granby, Notts.
Development Properties
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Student residential development site FOR SALE in Leicester
Student Residential Development Site Full planning consent for 47 student flats Situated in the heart of Leicester City Centre Freehold purchase price: Offers in excess of £650,000
For enquiries and viewings please contact: Joe Reilly Innes England 0116 255 5455 jreilly@innes-england.com
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BOND WOLFE Auctions’ February sale set records all across the board. The £20 million raised means that Bond Wolfe Auctions has raised over £101 million in sales since the business was launched in January 2019 after just seven auctions! At Aston Villa FC on Thursday 27 February, the latest auction saw 200 lots sold out of the 212 offered on the day, for an astonishing 95% sales success rate. Gurpreet Bassi, chief executive, said: “It was an extraordinary day. We have broken our own Midlands record for amount raised, number of properties offered and number of properties sold. “It was the busiest sales room we have ever had, with queues circling the car park even before our earlier start of 10am. We had a record number of remote bidders by telephone, online and proxy – over 850, and we undertook a record number of viewings, well over 6,200, in the lead up to the auction.” Highlights of the day were many, and included the sale of three lots for Birmingham City Council, three lots for Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and two lots for the Ministry of Justice. Two lots that sold pre-auction for notable prices included 12 Hamilton Avenue, a three bedroom detached house in Harborne, Birmingham, which was offered with a *guide price of £695,000+ and sold for £860,000. Similarly, Carters Green Medical Centre, with a guide price of £250,000+, sold for £410,000 before the auction. Mr Bassi said: “Bond Wolfe Auctions also demonstrated its increasingly national reach with the sale of 100% of East Midlands lots offered – 12 out of 12 – and a three bedroom detached house in Carshalton, Surrey, sold for £452,000 from a guide price of £295,000.” The first lot of the day set the tone for a record-breaking auction, when 279 Reservoir Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, a three bedroom semidetached property offered on behalf of Birmingham City Council with a guide price of £90,000, sold for £152,000. Other highlights included the former Refinery night club in Burton-onTrent, a freehold mixed use development opportunity offered with a guide price of £135,000, which ultimately sold for £190,000. Notable residential sales included 27 Brackendale Way, Stourbridge, a three bedroom detached house which sold for £192,000 from a guide price of £125,000, and a three bedroom semi-detached house at 41 Brian Road, Smethwick, which sold for £171,000 off a guide price of £75,000. A ten bedroom Grade II-listed house of multiple occupation at 5 & 6 Windsor Terrace in Edgbaston, Birmingham, achieved £750,000 from a guide price of £695,000. Mr Bassi said: “We believe two factors came together to produce this extraordinary result. “Clearly, Bond Wolfe Auctions’ reputation for results is spreading nationwide, but it is also clear from talking to our regular clients that Brexit and the resultant political uncertainty leading to a General Election had acted as a brake on buyer and seller confidence. Bond Wolfe Auctions’ next sale is on Wednesday 6 May at 10.30am at the regular venue of the Holte Suite, Aston Villa FC, in Birmingham.
INNES ENGLAND are inviting offers over £650,000 for a student residential development site with full planning consent for 47 student flats. The 0.12 acre site – at 47 Clarence Street, Leicester LE1 3RW – is located directly opposite the Lee Circle NCP multi-storey car park on the corner of Clarence Street, Lee Street and Hill Street. Full planning permission (ref: 20162286) has been granted for a seven storey scheme to provide 47 student flats. For more information, contact Joe Reilly at Innes England on 0116 255 5455 or email: jreilly@innesengland.com
Development plot at Osgathorpe Artist’s Impression
Development plot at Osgathorpe Leicestershire
FISHER GERMAN are offering for sale a single building plot with full planning consent (ref: 18/00978/FUL) for a four bedroom new home with detached double/triple garaging. The plot – off Chapel Lane, Osgathorpe, Leics. LE12 9SX – extends to 0.25 acres. Guide price: £250,000. For more information, contact Thomas Blake at Fisher German on 01530 410840 or email: ashbyagency@fishergerman.co.uk
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Bungalow Development Supported by Council
Site for 3 barnstyle dwellings in Dunton Bassett
THE REDEVELOPMENT of a former mobile home park in Newtown Linford, Leicestershire, to provide seven new bungalows and a replacement dwelling, has been approved by Charnwood Borough Council. National consultancy Pegasus Group secured permission on behalf of William Davis Ltd for the small residential development at Lady Jane Mobile Home Park, Bradgate Road. The application for the erection of five 2-bed bungalows and two 3-bed bungalows, as well as a replacement dwelling at 532 Bradgate Road, was recommended for approval by council officers who said the properties would provide a mix of housing to meet local needs. Newtown Linford Parish Council supported the plans saying they ‘sensitively reflected the local vernacular while the smaller sized bungalows addressed local housing needs’. The parish council said: “Many residents of the village are looking to downsize their properties but currently have no option to remain within the village, due to a shortage of smaller dwellings.” Set within the Newtown Linford Conservation area and opposite Bradgate Park, the site was last in use as a mobile home park where 12 mobile homes were unoccupied and uninhabitable. Amy Smith from Pegasus Group, who provided planning, design and landscape design services on the scheme, said: “We are pleased that this high quality scheme has been approved, as we worked closely with the local council to develop the bespoke architectural design that will respect and enhance the character of the local area. This will result in a development that continues the strong identity and distinct sense of place within Newtown Linford.” William Davis is an HBF 5* housebuilder, delivering quality new homes across the Midlands for 80 years. Pegasus Group is a national consultancy with 14 offices across the UK and Ireland with experience across all sectors of the development industry including planning, design, environment, economics and heritage.
Outline plans submitted for Daventry Urban Extension that could create 3,400 homes OUTLINE PLANS for the development of a mixed use Sustainable Urban Extension (SUE) to the north east of Daventry have been formally submitted to Daventry District Council. Pegasus Group have submitted the plans on behalf of David Wilson Homes South Midlands and Davidsons Developments Limited. Daventry North East SUE is a 247-hectare allocated site in the adopted West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy. The development proposals include: • Circa 3,400 dwellings to include affordable housing • A new local centre (including convenience store, pub/restaurant, day nursery, community facilities and other facilities within Use • Class D1, and retail terrace) • An extension to Daventry Country Park • Two new primary schools • A site for a new secondary school • Elderly persons accommodation • Highway infrastructure (to include a realigned B4036 through the site) • New walking and cycling routes, structural greenspace, wildlife corridors • Associated landscaping, drainage and infrastructure works Gary Lees, Executive Director at Pegasus’ East Midlands office, said: “The proposals have evolved as a result of an extensive public consultation exercise undertaken with stakeholders and the local community.” “This included a series of public exhibitions in late 2016, regular pre-application discussions with Daventry District Council and Northamptonshire County Council, and following the completion of detailed technical studies, including Environmental Impact Assessment.” The outline proposals are for the development to be delivered in four new phases over the next 20 years, with approximately 850 new homes built in each neighbourhood.
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CARLTON ESTATES are offering for sale a development site of 0.642 acres with full planning permission (ref: 18/00125/ FUL) for 3 barn-style Holyhurst Lutterworth Road, Lutterworth, LE17 5LF dwellings. £475,000
The site – at Holyhurst, Lutterworth Road, Dunton Bassett, Leics. LE17 5LF – is for sale at a guide price of £475,000. For more information, contact Carlton Estates on 0116 284 9636 or email: sales@carltonestates. co.uk
Situated in the highly desirable Village of Dunton Bassett, this is a rare and exciting opportunity to purchas a development site of 0.642 acres approximately, WITH FULL PLANNING permission to build THREE 'ba styles' dwellings.
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