Leicestershire Builder Magazine August 2021

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Quality Award for Barratt Homes Site Manager In Hugglescote

Proposals in to convert Leicester office building into 100 flats

ONE OF BARRATT Homes’ Site Managers has won a top national award for the quality of the homes he is building in Leicestershire.

Martyn Griffiths (32), based in Hugglescote, has been recognised by the National House Building Council (NHBC) for his work onsite, marking him down among the best in the UK. Known as the “Oscars of the housebuilding industry”, the prestigious Pride in The Job Quality awards identify the finest Site Managers from around the country.

Martyn, originally from Stoke-on-Trent, has earned the accolade for the high standards set at the Grange View development in Hugglescote.

Martyn Griffiths, Senior Site Manager Having worked for Barratt at Grange View in Hugglescote Homes for over seven years, this is his second consecutive Pride in the Job Quality award.

Martyn said: “It’s brilliant to be recognised for a second successive year and this award feels even more special after the constraints we’ve faced over the past 12 months.

“I’d like to thank Shane De-Hayes (Assistant Site Manager) and Rob Taylor (Contracts Manager) for their ongoing support.”

In total, parent company Barratt Developments’ Site Managers won 93 Pride in the Job Quality awards this year. This is the 17th year in a row that Barratt has won more awards than any other housebuilder, showing its long-term commitment to building high quality homes.

PROPOSALS to transform a Leicester office building into flats have been submitted to the City Council.

The plans would see 100 flats created at Saxon House, 1 Causeway Lane, Leicester.

The 88,992 sq ft, six storey detached office building was built in 1993 and is currently occupied by HMRC, which is set to leave the property in June 2022.

The property previously secured permitted development consent, dated 18 December 2018, to be converted into 122 apartments.

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Date set for demolition of Goscote House to begin CONTRACTORS have been appointed to carry out the demolition of Leicester’s tallest high-rise residential tower block this summer.

Leicester City Council is demolishing Goscote House, a 23-storey residential tower block on the St Peter’s estate which has stood empty since 2018, after structural reports called into doubt the long-term viability of the building.

The work will be carried out by DSM Demolition Ltd – the same firm responsible for the demolition of the former city council offices at New Walk Centre in 2015 – who will take over the site later this summer to begin the process of taking down the tower block.

Unlike New Walk Centre, which was felled using explosives in a process known as a controlled initiated collapse, Goscote House will need to be dismantled floor by floor due to its proximity to neighbouring buildings and the need to minimise disruption to people living and working nearby.

The demolition process is expected to start in August, and could take around 10 months to complete at a cost of about £5million.

The decision to demolish the building followed investigations into the potential costs of refurbishing the ageing block.

The cost of refurbishing the building for use for a further 30 years would cost over £21million, with safety inspections needed every five years to guarantee its ongoing structural integrity. Options for the future use of the site are currently being considered.

Four other tower blocks in St Peter’s are owned by the city council – Maxfield House, Framland House, Clipstone House and

Gordon House. These are all of a different design to Goscote House and have been subject to a multimillion-pound programme to modernise and improve them.

The city council has also committed to a manifesto pledge to supply 1,500 additional council and extra care homes by March 2023.

Leicester City Mayor Peter Soulsby, said: “Unfortunately Goscote House harks back to a time when housing needs were very different, and no longer meets the standards expected of modern accommodation.

“Refurbishment in this instance would involve a huge investment in a building which is already at the end of its useful life.

“Taking everything into account, the better option involves demolishing the building and choosing carefully how to replace it with something that better fits modern needs and provides more benefit to the St Peter’s estate.”

The demolition costs will be met through the city council’s capital budget.

DSM Demolition Ltd are expected to take possession of the site in August to begin the process of stripping out the building. Work to dismantle the remaining shell of the structure itself is expected to begin by the end of 2021 or start of 2022.

DSM technical and business development director, Billy Young, added: “Following a demanding two-stage tender process, DSM Demolition Ltd are delighted and proud to have been appointed as the principal contractor for the demolition of Goscote House.

“This challenging project will be managed by a very experienced site-based team, who will wholly engage with the local community throughout the works.

“We will deliver the complex works in a safe and environmentally-friendly manner, minimising disruption to our close neighbours as much as is practicably possible.

“We have previous successful experience of working with the city council when we demolished and cleared the former council offices in New Walk, and we look forward to delivering this high-profile scheme in a similar manner.

“As and when the current Covid-19 restrictions are relaxed we intend to hold a public consultation to introduce our team and our approach to the works.”

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IN LEICESTER

BARKERS Estate Agents are offering for sale an exceptional investment opportunity comprising a block of 5 self-contained flats at Stoughton Road, Leicester LE2 2EB.

This superb three storey period conversion is currently let to professionals and generating a rental income of £27,780 p.a., plus garage £600 p.a.

The asking price is £535,000.

Contact Barkers/Nicholas Humphries on 0116 270 9394 or email: queensroad@barkers1985. com

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Location The property is located in the charming and popular South Leicestershire village of Littlethorpe. Littlethorpe has excellent transport links being close to Narborough railway station and with the M69 and J21 of the M1 being nearby.

Planning Information The property currently falls under Class B1 of The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended).

EPC Energy Performance Rating - TBC.

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Description 45 Station Road comprises an end of terrace part two-storey former residential property of brick construction under a tiled roof. The plot extends to approximately 0.15 acres and has good frontage onto Station Road.

The single storey extension element of the building is currently used as a vehicle repair workshop and garage, with yard space to the rear.

The remainder of the building is used as a reception, offices and stores.

LEICESTER CITY Mrs Carla Lee (c/o: 38 Hazel Road, Whitefield, Manchester M45 8EU) – Subdivision of six-bed house into 2 three-bed semi-detached houses – at 26-28 Bloomfield Road, Leicester LE2 6LA. Marzh Holdings Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr M Imtiaz, Architecture365 Ltd, 20 Lynmouth Road, Leicester LE5 1NA) Change of use from first floor flat to 2 flats, construction of two storey extension to side and rear, and creation of ground floor flat – at 9 Parkstone Road, Leicester LE5 1NP. LVS Estates Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr Philip Rowland, P&S Planning & Development Ltd, 70 Outwoods Drive, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3LU) – Conversion and change of use of office to 6 student flats – at 170 London Road, Leicester LE2 1ND. Mrs Janet Gillbanks (c/o Agent: Lee Staniforth, Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Change of use from office to 2 one-bed flats and 1 two-bed flat – at 5 Fox Lane, Leicester LE1 1WT. Mapeley STEPS Ltd (c/o Agent: Miss Olivia Powell, Montagu Evans, 70 St Mary Axe, London EC3A 8BE) – Change of use from offices to residential use – at 1 Saxon House, Causeway Lane, Leicester LE1 4AA. Mr Singh (c/o: 729 Aylestone Road, Leicester LE2 8TG) – Change of use from shop to 2 self-contained flats – at 729 Aylestone Road, Leicester LE2 8TG. Mr Singh (c/o: 551 Saffron Lane, Leicester LE2 6UN) – Change of use of first floor from shop to 2 selfcontained flats – at 551 Saffron Lane, Leicester LE2 6UN. Mr Stephen West (c/o Agent: Mark Geraghty, HSSP Architects Ltd, Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PB) – Erection of 4 dwellings – at rear of 348 Humberstone Lane, Leicester LE4 9JP. Sulemanji (c/o Agent: Sudera, Regent House, 7 Upper King Street, Leicester LE1 6XB) – Change of use from storage and workshop on first floor into 2 flats plus side extension – at 232 Narborough Road, Leicester LE3 2AN.

The property has outline planning consent for the demolition of the existing workshop/single storey buildings and change of use to residential construction of 2 new buildings to house 7 onebedroom flats under application 18/0863/FUL.

LABC welcomes publication of Building Safety Bill 45 Station Road is situated in the centre of the village in a predominantly residential area. In close proximity to the property are two public houses, a community centre to the rear, and further local amenities in Narborough.

In consideration of the property’s long term use as a vehicle repair workshop, there is potential for contamination to be present. Please note a contamination survey has not been carried out.

Accommodation Description Workshop Offices/stores Garage

Sq M 154 89 40

Sq Ft 1,659 953 430

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Any alternative use for the property will require a Planning Application to be submitted.

The propery falls within Blaby District Council Local Authority.

Money Laundering The successful purchaser will be required to submit information to comply with Money Laundering Regulations.

LITTLETHORPE SITE FOR 7 FLATS VAT Unless otherwise stated, all prices quoted are exclusively of Valued Added Tax (VAT).

Viewings Strictly by prior arrangement with the sole agent.

Guide Price 45 Station Road is available as a whole with vacant possession at a Guide Price of £450,000 exclusive.

Business Rates Rateable Value £7,700 Rates Payable £3,781

2019/2020 Rates Payable 50.4p/49.1p in the £ Services The property has mains services connected, however please note we have not tested these.

LABC – the membership organisation for public service building control – has welcomed the publication of the Building Safety Bill.

45 Station Road benefits from three phase electricity.

Legal Costs Each party to bear their own legal costs.

The bill - based on last year’s draft bill – sets out the government’s proposals to make buildings safer and includes clauses introducing the professional registration of building control surveyors. Certain building control activities will now only be able to be undertaken by an appropriately qualified and registered building inspector.

Other provisions concern the setting up and operation of the Building Safety Regulator, extensions to the definition of higher risk buildings to now include, during design and construction only, hospitals and care homes above the 18m / 7 storey height threshold, as well as other reforms such as a system of duty holders and measures to boost the competence of the industry. The Bill received a ‘first reading’ on Monday 5 July where it was formally introduced to the House of Commons.

LABC has worked closely with others in the industry and with government and the HSE through the Joint Regulators’ Group which has piloted some of the measures in the Bill including the multi-disciplinary approach between the HSE, fire and rescue services and local authorities to deal with higher risk buildings.

Commenting, LABC Chief Executive Lorna Stimpson (right) says, “LABC welcomes the announcement of the Building Safety Bill – it is an absolutely vital part of the regulatory reform needed to make our buildings safer. We particularly welcome the proposals for a national register of building control surveyors which is a key part of the quality, standards and competence programme we have been investing in for more than four years.”

FISHER GERMAN are offering for sale a 0.15 acre residential development site with planning consent (ref: 18/0863/FUL) for 7 one-bedroom flats.

The site – at 45 Station Road, Littlethorpe, Leicester LE19 2HS – is currently a vehicle repair workshop and garage with associated stores and offices.

Guide price: £350,000.

Contact Isabelle Carr at Fisher German on 07468 860078 or email: Isabelle.carr@fishergerman.co.uk

Councillors approve scheme for 210 homes in Shepshed - with 380 homes being built nearby

PLANS HAVE been approved for an estate of 210 homes on greenfield land in Shepshed - next to a site where 380 homes are already under construction.

The development will be built on a 12 hectare wedge of land between Ashby Road West and Tickow Lane and will include a range of houses and bungalows.

Barwood Development Securities Limited brought forward the proposal, which will include 20 per cent affordable properties, or up to 42 of the homes.

A design statement filed with the proposal said: “The development would provide homes to suit the needs of the local community, including affordable housing, and is well located close to sustainable movement links connecting to local amenities in Shepshed town centre.”

Vehicles would access the site via two new entrances on Tickow Lane.

Two pedestrian routes will also be created off the Jubilee Way former railway line on the northern boundary of the site.

Plans were approved in 2017 for developer William Davis to build 380 homes on fields to the immediate north of the site.

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NFB calls on Government to bring forward changes to self-isolation rules CSD SPV 12 Limited (c/o Agent:Matthew Williams, Williams Gallagher, Portman House, 5-7 Temple Row West, Birmingham B2 5NY) – Demolition of former Volvo garage - at 115 Aylestone Road, Leicester LE2 7LN. Mr & Mrs Haresh Patel (c/o Agent: Bernard Taruvinga, Kunstler Designs Architect, 31 Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1RE) – Conversion of a residential dwelling into 2 selfcontained flats – at 18 Gopsall Street, Leicester LE2 0DL. Mr Rakesh Rana (c/o Agent: Dennis Dziko, Volta Designs, 7175 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ) – Change of use from dwellinghouse to 4 one-bed flats – at 191 Fosse Road South, Leicester LE3 0FY. Slough Central Property Co Ltd (c/o Agent: Alderson, Sphere 25, Kings House, 101-135 Kings Road, Brentwood CM14 4DR) – Change of use from offices to dwellinghouses – at 60 Charles Street, Leicester LE1 1FB. Leicester Community Sports Arena Ltd (c/o Agent: Richard Cooper, HSSP Architects Ltd, Pera Business Park, Norringham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PB) – Extensions to existing arena to form new events hall – at Leicester Community Sports Arena, 31 Charter Street, Leicester LE1 3UD.

THE NATIONAL Federation of Builders has written to the Secretary of State for Health to ask that the changes to the selfisolation rules for double vaccinated COVIDnegative people, due for implementation on 16 August 2021, are brought forward to the earliest possible opportunity, to stop the risk of a collapse in the construction supply chain due to self-isolation of COVID-negative people.

The request comes as the Government has confirmed that construction workers will not be included in the exempt worker list of those able to continue working if they are double-jabbed.

In the first week of July, over half a million people were ‘pinged’ and data released this week shows that in the second week of July almost 610,000 people were self-isolating in England for the same reason – all before the step 4 changes were brought in on 19 July. The NFB is

warning that the figure will only continue to grow with the removal of gathering limits, mandatory social distancing and face mask usage, if the self-isolation rules are not appropriately changed.

Commenting, Richard Beresford, CEO of the NFB, said: “We are receiving numerous reports on a daily basis of members who are struggling to keep construction working. Every member we have spoken to has COVID-negative staff isolating, some have had to shut sites due to a site managers or other key staff being pinged and no replacements available. One member said they had half their office staff sent home and many have reported projects delayed and overrunning because of a lack of subcontractors due to self-isolation.”

“It also appears that the difficulties in the supply chain, such as the shortage of drivers, are being further compounded by this issue and there is now a real risk that the supply chain will collapse if we continue this trajectory until midAugust.”

“The Government needs to act

BUILDERS’ RECOVERY HIT

BY MATERIAL SHORTAGES, SAYS FMB THE FASTEST RISE in construction activity since 1997 risks being undermined by price increases and a shortage of building materials, warns the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), in response to July’s Construction PMI data.

Mr Sullivan (c/o Agent: Mr Hui Tran, Headoffice3, 3 Hawthorn Park, Coal Road, Leeds LS14 1PQ) – Demolition of existing building and construction of 14 new town houses – at The Shoe Factory, 49 Abbey Park Road, Leicester LE4 5ET.

OADBY & WIGSTON Mr Neil Aldridge-Clyne (c/o Agent: Jason Prosser, Leicestershire County Council, Corporate Resources, County Hall, Chanpionship Way, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8RE) – New single storey extension including studio, office and meeting room – at Parkland County Primary School, St Thomas Road, Wigston, Leicester LE18 4TA. Mr Ryan Thakrar (c/o Agent: Nick Chapman, TNM Design Group, Kings House and Cloisters, George Street, Wolverhampton WV2 4DT) – Prior notification for change of use and redevelopment of first floor office space to 5 residential flats – at 31-33 Long Street, Wigston, Leicester LE18 2BP.

to make sure its self-isolation rules are in line with the progress made by the vaccination programme and reflect the opening up of society.

It must bring forward the changes to self-isolation rules as soon as possible.”

NFB members can access the letter sent to the Secretary of State by logging into the NFB member’s area here: https://www.builders.org. uk/my-nfb/covid19-guidance/

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Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB said: “The building materials shortage is disproportionately affecting small builders and threatening their recovery from the pandemic despite strong growth in the construction sector. The materials shortage is proving a serious detriment to both businesses throughout the supply chain and consumers. As the country reopens for business, it’s imperative that building firms have better access to the materials they need to build.”

Berry concluded: “It’s very encouraging that activity in the construction sector is increasing at its fastest rate in over twenty years, but given that confidence is rapidly dropping away, the lack of materials needs addressing before jobs and business continuity start to be compromised. Small firms form over 90% of the construction industry, and they are experiencing the most difficulties as a result of these shortages.”

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Mr & Mrs Randhawa (c/o Agent: Mr Alex Prowse, Astill Planning Consultants Ltd, 13 University Road, Leicester LE1 7RA) – Conversion of the residential property into 5 selfcontained flats – at 45-47 Uplands Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 4NT. Mr Sandip Chauhan (c/o Agent: Dennis Dziko, 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ) – Proposed change of use to 4 flats plus loft conversion and single storey rear extension – at 4 Saffron Road, Wigston, Leicester LE18 4TD.

CHARNWOOD BOROUGH Mr G Prince (c/o Agent: Gordon White & Hood) – Erection of 4 terraced industrial buildings comprising 19 industrial units and 2 office units – at 90 Highland Drive, Loughborough, Leics.

Mr J Tindle (c/o Agent: TMCS) – Outline planning application for the erection of 2 dwellings – at land at River View, Barrow upon Soar, Leics. LE12 8LL. Miss Charlotte Young - Erection of 31 dwellings and associated infrastructure – at Peashill Farm, Ratclille Road, Sileby, Leics.

LE12 7QB. Miss Charlotte Young – Outline application for up to 170 dwellings with associated open space, landscaping, extension to cemetery, new allotments, access, surface water attenuation and associated works including demolition of 94 Ratcliffe Road and conversion of existing farm buildings – at Peashill Farm, Ratcliffe Road, Sileby, Leics. LE12 7QB. Mr Spenser Taffs (c/o Agent: Davidsons Homes) – Outline application for up to 170 dwellings – at Peashill Farm, Ratcliffe Road, Sileby, Leics. LE12 7QB. Henri Hamm (c/o Agent: WA Architecture) – Extension and conversion of dwelling to provide 4 one-bed flats – at 128 Leopold Street, Loughborough, Leics.

LE11 5DW. Mr Manjinder Singh (c/o Agent: Change of use from a dwelling to 4 self-contained flats – at 31 Ferndale Road, Thurmaston, Leicester LE4 8JE. Mr Jay Fox (c/o Agent: Astill Planning Consultants Ltd) – Demolition of commercial buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide 30 dwellings – at 157 Humberstone Lane, Thurmaston, Leicester LE4 8HN.

Construction output growth hit 24-year high in June • Recovery led by house building and commercial work • Supplier delivery times lengthen to greatest extent on record • Input price inflation highest since survey began in April 1997 THE RECOVERY in UK construction output gained further momentum during June, according to the latest PMI® data.

Overall construction activity expanded at the fastest pace since June 1997, supported by another sharp rise in new orders.

Suppliers’ delivery times lengthened to the greatest extent since the survey began just over 24 years ago, surpassing the previous record seen in April 2020.

Severe shortages of construction products and materials resulted in a survey record rise in purchasing prices in June.

At 66.3 in June, up from 64.2 in May, the seasonally adjusted IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI® Total Activity Index signalled the strongest rate of output growth for exactly 24 years. Sharp increases in business activity were seen across all three main areas of the construction sector monitored by the survey.

Construction work in the house building sub-category (index at 68.2) increased at the fastest pace since November 2003. The second-best performing area was commercial work (66.9), with output rising at the strongest rate since March 1998. Meanwhile, civil engineering activity rose sharply in June (60.7), but the speed of growth eased to a three-month low.

Survey respondents widely commented on a rapid turnaround in demand for new construction work, especially residential building and commercial projects related to the reopening of the UK economy.

Total new orders have increased in each of the past 13 months, although the latest expansion was slower than May’s survey-record high.

Construction companies indicated another month of sharply rising employment numbers, reflecting efforts to boost capacity and meet incoming new orders. The rate of job creation moderated since May but remained among the fastest seen over the past seven years.

Moreover, sub-contractor usage

increased at the steepest pace since the survey began in April 1997.

Around 77% of the survey panel reported longer lead times among suppliers in June. The seasonally adjusted index pointed to the worse month for supplier delays since the survey began just over 24 years ago. Construction companies overwhelmingly cited stock shortages among vendors, reflecting severe delays with shipping and haulage, especially for products sourced from the EU. In terms of building materials, panel members commented on short supply across the board, particularly cement, concrete, plaster, steel, timber and roof tiles.

RAPID COST INFLATION Imbalanced demand and supply resulted in rapid cost inflation across the construction sector in June. Average prices paid for products and materials increased at survey-record pace.

Adding to cost pressures in June was the steepest rise in rates charged by sub-contractors since the survey began.

Construction companies remain optimistic about growth prospects for the next 12 months. That said, the degree of confidence eased to its lowest since January, in part reflecting concerns about labour availability and the sustainability of the recent surge in demand.

Tim Moore, Economics Director at IHS Markit, which compiles

the survey: “June data signalled another rapid increase in UK construction output as housing, commercial and civil engineering activity all expanded at a brisk pace. The headline index signalled the fastest rise in business activity across the construction sector for 24 years. Total new orders expanded at one of the strongest rates since the summer of 2007, mostly reflecting robust demand for residential projects and a boost to commercial work from the reopening UK economy.

“Supply chains once again struggled to keep up with demand for construction products and materials, with lead times lengthening to the greatest extent since the survey began in April 1997. Survey respondents widely reported delays due to low stocks of building materials, shortages of transport capacity and long wait times for items sourced from abroad.

“Purchasing prices and subcontractor charges both increased at a survey-record pace in June, fuelled by supply shortages across the construction sector. Escalating cost pressures and concerns about labour availability appear to have constrained business optimism at some building firms. The degree of positive sentiment towards the yearahead growth outlook remained high, but eased to its lowest since the start of 2021.”

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C Shuttlewood (c/o Agent: Pegasus Group) – Outline application for residential development of 8 dwellings and associated infrastructure – at 185 Barkby Road, Syston, Leicester LE7 2AJ. Jelson Homes (c/o Agent: Jelson Ltd) – Erection of 9 dwellings and associated parking – at 370 Loughborough Road, Leicester LE4 5PR. Melanie Caumont (c/o Agent: WA Architecture) – Conversion and extensions to provide 7 one-bed flats and one two-bed flat – at 62a Ashby Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3AE. Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: RCA Regeneration Limited) – Development of 57 dwellings – at 102 Main Street, Cossington, Leics. LE7 4UX.

BLABY DISTRICT Harry White (c/o Agent: David Wilson Homes East Midlands, Cartwright Way, Forest Business Park, Bardon Hill, Leics. LE67 1GL) – Reserved matters application for the rection of 137 dwellings – at Parcel R10, Beggars Lane, Lubbesthorpe, Enderby, Leicester.

Mr H Nanuwa-Singh (c/o Agent: G.Burton, GB A&E Ltd, The Shambles, 27 Brookside, Stretton on Dunsmore, Rugby, Warks. CV23 9NH) – Demolition of an existing building to be replaced with a multistorey building to accommodate 11 apartments plus replacement and extension of retail space – at 166-172 Little Glen Road, Glen Parva, Leicester LE2 9TT. Mr C Patrick (c/o Agent: Dennis Pickering, ADM Surveyors Ltd, Suite 1, Rosehill, 165 Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4DX) – Erection of 3 two-bed dwellings with associated parking and outdoor amenity space – at land east of The Sidings and to the rear of 43-49 High Street, Whetstone, Leicester.

Purohit (c/o Agent: Mark Payne, Architectural Vistadesigns, 118 Paddock Way, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0BZ) – Conversion of one flat to form 3 flats (resubmission) – at 150A Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, Leicester LE3 3JT.

A HOUSEBUILDING apprentice from Loughborough has her sights set on progressing up the career ladder, following her first taste of working in the construction industry at Davidsons Homes.

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Poppy Glover started her apprenticeship last September, as part of a programme which sees around seven apprentices a year working within the developer’s South Midlands and East Midlands head office teams.

The 20-year-old apprentice site manager is currently working across Poppy Glover various departments to gain an insight into the wide-ranging roles and responsibilities within a housebuilding company.

Poppy said: “Coming into the industry with no knowledge or experience was quite daunting, but I was quickly made to feel welcome and part of the team.

“I’m thoroughly enjoying the role and am continually fascinated by how much goes on behind the scenes. I’ve particularly enjoyed my time with the site team, which is the area I plan to pursue a career in.”

For one week each month, Poppy studies towards a Level 3 Diploma in Construction and The Built Environment at Stephenson College in Coalville.

Following the completion of her two-year course, Poppy hopes to undertake a Higher National Certificate and Higher National Diploma in the same subject, supported by Davidsons Homes.

Poppy said: “Once I have seven years of training and experience under my belt, I have my sights set on progressing to the role of site manager.

“It’s great to have this direction and clarity now. When I first left school, I tried practical courses in health and social care and hairdressing, but I never felt the same passion for those as I feel now.

“I’d like to progress within Davidsons Homes specifically as the team really believe in me and give me invaluable support.

“Davidsons Homes also give regular shout-outs to apprentices who are working hard and performing well, making us feel like valued members of the team.”

Poppy is also keen to dispel the myth that site work is an exclusively male domain.

She said: “I want to challenge this gender stereotype by proving that a woman can succeed in this kind of role too.”

Poppy has familial ties to the company and construction industry generally, which were a major factor in her decision to embark on her apprenticeship.

“My uncle is a director within the company and both my dad and brother work as self-employed joiners, so I definitely felt drawn to this industry.”

For more information about careers with Davidsons Homes, visit davidsonshomes.co.uk.

INNES ENGLAND are offering for sale a 0.32 acre site with planning consent (ref: 18/01739/FUL) for a four storey building providing 14 two-bed apartments.

The site – at Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 1FT – is currently a car park with landscaped grounds.

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Call Debbie Thompson at Innes England on 07974 663063 or email: dthompson@innes-england.com Innes England for themselves and for vendors or lessors of the property whose agents they are, give notice that: (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessees and do not constitute part of, an offer or contract; (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (iii) no person in the employment of Innes England has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property; (iv) all rentals and prices are quoted exclusive of VAT. Any plans published are for convenience of identification. Any site boundaries shown are indicative only. © Crown copyright – License No. 100007643 NOT TO SCALE

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responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of Innes England for themselves and for vendors or lessors of the property whose agents they are, give notice that: theinparticulars areEngland sethasout as atogeneral outline only for whatever the guidance of intended purchasers or of them; (iii)(i) no person the employment of Innes any authority make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property; (iv) all rentals and prices are quoted exclusive VAT. Any plans published are for convenience of identification. Any site boundaries shown are indicative only. © Crown copyright – License No. 100007643 NOT TO SCALE lessees and do not constitute part of, an offer or contract; (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (iii) no person in the employment of Innes England has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property; (iv) all rentals and prices are quoted exclusive of VAT. Any plans published are for convenience of identification. Any site boundaries shown are indicative only. © Crown copyright – License No. 100007643 NOT TO SCALE

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Work starts on construction of Leicester’s new bus station

ADDISON HUNT Chartered Quantity Surveyors & Project Managers

WORK HAS started on the ambitious £13.5million regeneration of Leicester’s St Margaret’s bus station and its surrounding streets.

Leicester City Council will build a striking new building to replace the old St Margaret’s bus station and create more attractive routes for pedestrians and cyclists as part of a major scheme to revamp this part of the city centre.

The city council has appointed construction and regeneration specialists Morgan Sindall Group plc as the main contractor for the project, following a competitive tender process.

Morgan Sindall has previously worked with the city council on the delivery of the award-winning King Richard III Visitor Centre. More recently, it led construction for local developers Charles Street Buildings on £50m of mixed-use developments and infrastructure upgrades close to Leicester city centre, off Vaughan Way. This included two hotels of six and 10 storeys, 35,000 sq ft of office space and a new public realm called Great Central Square.

The initial stages of construction work on the new St Margaret’s Bus Station are now underway.

The new bus station building will have glazed walls and feature a curved aluminium roof that appears to float above the main concourse hall.

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Recent Harborough planning New multi-storey car park and committee decisions Mr Ian Blick (c/o Agent: Lance Wiggins, Landmark Planning, 10 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) – First floor extension to cricket pavilion – at Cricket Club, Northfield Park, Leicester Road, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4GQ. Mr J Denney (c/o Agent: Kent Porter Warren Limited, 170 Upper New Walk, Leicester LE1 7QA) – Outline application for the demolition of the existing Baptist Church, Manse and Hall to accommodate the erection of 10 dwellings, with parking and outdoor amenity space – at 2 King Street, Whetstone, Leicester LE8 6LS.

NORTH WEST LEICS. Mr Charlie Stringer (c/o: Wilson House, 207 Leicester Road, Ibstock, Leics. LE67 6HP) – Erection of 7 additional dwellings – at land to the north of Wainwright Road, Hugglescote, Leics.

Miss Elizabeth Whale (c/o: Bloor Homes, 7 Calico Business Park, Sandy Way, Amington Industrial Estate, Tamworth B77 4BF) – Erection of a day centre with associated works – at land off Talbot Lane, hitwick, Coalville, Leics. LE67 8QT. George Barclay Properties Ltd (c/o Agent: 612 Properties Limited, The Laurels, Berry Hill Lane, Donington le Heath, Leics. LE67 2FB) – Erection of 2 dwellings and associated works – at Garage Site, Fairfield Road, Hugglescote, Leics.

Mr Arthur Holland (c/o Agent: Mr Jas Chhina, JCEng Solutions Ltd, 10 Manners Road, Woodley, Reading RG5 3EA) – Change of use of first and second floors to create 7 residential flats – at 60 Market Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics.

LE65 1AN. Katrina Pentlow (c/o: 72 Main Street, Swannington, Coalville, Leics. LE67 8QN) – Erection of ancillary building for Hough Mill and Swannington Heritage Trust sites to provide storage, workshop, meeting/ mess area and visitor toilets including demolition of existing informal structure – at St George’s Hill, Swannington, Coalville, Leics.

Mr Paul Bunce (c/o Agent: Mr Lee Alesbrook, Lifestyle Architectural Services, 19 Victoria Road, Coalville, Leics. LE67 3AG) – Proposed residential development of single storey dwellings with associated off-street parking and infrastructure – at land rear of 80 Forest Road, Coalville, Leics.

HARBOROUGH District Council’s planning committee met on 20 July 2021 to consider a number of applications. Here are some of the outcomes:

•The conversion of the Grade II listed Fisher German offices in High Street, Market Harborough, to 21 dwellings, was approved subject to a Section 106 with a viability review mechanism being agreed. The plans would see the creation of 11 one/ two bed apartments, alongside a two-storey extension to the rear and two detached buildings forming a mews style development of a further 10 new dwellings.

•Plans for 33 houses in Coventry Road, Lutterworth, were approved, subject to conditions including that the development should begin in no less than three years and that materials used for the properties should be agreed with the Council to safeguard the appearance of the development and the character of the area. The application is part of the larger site which has outline permission for 250 homes and associated access.

•The application for reserved matters for layout, scale, appearance

and landscaping relating an extension of logistics hub Magna Park in Mere Lane, Bittesby was approved with conditions, including the maintenance and management of the landscape infrastructure of the site. Reserved matters are those aspects of a proposed development which an applicant is not required to submit with an outline planning application. The site already has outline planning for up to 419,800sqm of storage and distribution buildings, with a Logistics Institute of Technology, playing field, small business space, conference and exhibition centre, Country Park, and other open space, along with other infrastructure. It was considered that the reserved matters were broadly in accordance with details set out at the outline application stage and are therefore considered acceptable.

•The planning committee refused an application in Harrod Drive, Market Harborough, for the removal of a garage and building of a new property. The committee said the development by virtue of its scale, siting, materials and appearance, would have an unacceptably harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area.

office blocks proposed in £200m Leicester station revamp

LARGE NEW office blocks could be developed as part of a £200 million plan to transform the area around Leicester’s railway station.

Part of the station’s car park could be built on with lost spaces replaced by a new multi-storey car park while the former Royal Mail depot in Campbell Street has been earmarked for a major overhaul.

Leicester City Council says it is working with Network Rail, which owns the station, and East Midlands Railway, on fresh proposals which have been outlined in its newly published 15 year transport strategy.

The authority hopes the wider vision for the area will build upon the £22 million proposal to spin the station building itself on its axis moving the main entrance from London Road to station Street.

This is intended to free up the Victorian port-cochere for the opening of new pubs, cafes, restaurants and shops.

Council bosses say the station, as it is, is underperforming, and ripe for major investment.

The council believes new office space is still needed, despite the growing trend of companies having staff work from home permanently which has been triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic.

A city council spokesman said: “Leicester rail station is underperforming compared with similar cities, and requires a complete upgrade.“Transformation of the railway station would form part of a major area based regeneration scheme proposed by the council including new office and related development.

“Together these schemes would make a substantial impact on the city economy and also create an exciting new gateway into the city.

“Funding for the scheme has yet to be secured and the scheme will involve phased delivery using resources available through the rail industry, Government and local funding sources.”

Leicester mayor Sir Peter Soulsby said: “The potential in the area around our railway station has been talked about for years.

“Now we are getting some momentum towards achieving our ambitions.”

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Walters Architects make city centre move RUTLAND COUNTY Mr R Evans (c/o Agent: Roy Hammond, Scroxton & Partners, 1-3 Newton Close, Park Farm, Wellingborough NN8 6UW) – Proposed construction of 2 new dwellings and associated works – at land to the south of Teigh Road, Market Overton, Rutland.

HARBOROUGH DISTRICT Hemsley Family (c/o Agent: Stephen Mair, Andrew Granger & Co, Phoenix House, 52 High Street, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7AF) – Outline application for the erection of 5 dwellings – at land off Airedale Close, Leire, Leics.

Davidsons Homes (c/o: Matthew Sanders, Wilson House, Leicester Road, Ibstock, Leics. LE67 6HP) – Erection of 150 dwellings (Reserved matters) – at land off Arnesby Road, Fleckney, Leics.

Mr Avi Levine (c/o Agent: Oliver O’Neill, O-O-Studio, Spring Farmhouse, Corby NN17 3AD) – Erection of 2 dwellings – at land part OS4560, Welham Road, Thorpe Langton, Leics.

WHEN WALTERS Architects realised that they had outgrown their offices above the Marquess of Wellington on London Road, they knew that they wanted to maintain their strong association with Leicester in their search for a new home.

St. Martins House on Peacock Lane in the heart of the city fitted the bill perfectly.

Their new second floor office is situated within the former Alderman & Newton school building and enjoys great views over Cathedral Square and the Richard III visitors’ centre.

Established by Practice Principal Kevin Walters in 2006, Walters Architects has seen strong growth in recent years as they have expanded their commercial arm whilst developing their private client base.

The new premises are larger, incorporating an open plan office, model making space and lounge.

Walters said “Not only is the new suite bigger, but the wider facility also has a variety of stunning meeting rooms and conferencing suites available to the practice. A real bonus is Café 7, positioned on the ground floor, which has already provided a great alternative for informal meetings.”

With further expansion planned for the coming year, Walters Architects believe their attractive new home with its city centre location (close to the train station and, of course, the eagerly anticipated new bus station), will not only make for a more vibrant working environment but will prove attractive to new staff.

Walters Architects phone number and office email address remain unchanged (0116 2541830 & admin@ waltersarchitects.com) so if you’d like to speak to them about any potential works, please feel free to get in touch.

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HAVE YOUR SAY on Mental Health services in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH PROBLEMS represent the largest single cause of disability in the UK. One in four adults experiences at least one mental health problem in any given year.

The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is planning to invest in and improve the way adult mental health are provided– and the public is being urged to have their say.

A public consultation runs until 15 August 2021 and everyone is asked to get involved and help shape future services.

Andy Williams, Chief Executive of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), who are leading the consultation, said: “The Covid-19 pandemic meant we had to quickly change how we worked – introducing temporary measures – to keep service users safe while continuing their care.

“We want to know what people think about the proposed improvements we’ve made during the pandemic and whether we should make them permanent. We also want to talk to people about other plans to improve mental health services when their need is urgent or when people need planned care and treatment.”

Whether you use services now or may do in the future, tell us what matters most to you and your family by participating in a consultation and completing an online questionnaire.

To find out more about the consultation and what is proposed and to complete an online questionnaire visit www.greatmentalhealthllr.nhs.uk To request a copy of the questionnaire for you to fill in at home or to arrange to complete it with a member of staff, telephone us on 0116 295 0750 or email beinvolved@LeicesterCityCCG.nhs.uk

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Builders’ Problems SOLVED Mr Carl Housley (c/o Agent: Lance Wiggins, Landmark Planning, 10 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Erection of 2 dwellings with landscaping and parking – at land adjacent to Seleta, Bell Street, Claybrooke Magna, Leics.

Solitaire of Leire Ltd (c/o Agent: Robert O’Callaghan Architects, Ivy House, Church Street, Rugby CV23 0EW) – Erection of 5 dwellings with associated parking – at land west of Leire Lodge, Main Street, Leire, Leics.

Mr Dal Banning (c/o Agent: Corporate Architecture Ltd, Venari House, 1 Trimbush Way, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7XY) – Demolition of a former motor vehicle repair and MOT workshop and erection of 9 apartments – at Harborough Autos Test Centre, Abbey Street, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 9AA. Mr J S Minhas (c/o Agent: Agility Planning & Design Ltd, 8 Cleopatra Grove, Warwick Gates, Warwick CV34 6GQ) – Erection of 9 dwellings (Revised scheme) – at The Causeway Church, Causeway, Church Langton, Leics. LE16 7SU. Symonds & Newey (c/o Agent: Mrs Zoe Massey, Hayward Architects Ltd, 19 Station Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1AW) – Erection of 9 dwellings – at land south west of Playing Field, Ashby Road, Ullesthorpe, Leics.

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Enforcing a County Court Judgement Problem:

In 2020, I had to take a client to court.

My claim was for approximately £7,000.00, which represented the outstanding amount on the bill I had sent to the client when I had completed her extension.

There is no need for me to go into any detail about the case, simply because I was successful and obtained a County Court Judgement in my favour. It has now been several months since the case, and despite me writing to the client chasing up what the Court awarded, I have received no payment.

I have looked online to see what I can do, but there are many different ways to try and secure the monies owed and is confusing. Could you advise me the best way to try and secure the monies I am owed?

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Firstly, congratulations on winning your case. You did not say whether you engaged any professional help with the court case, although because the value is less than £10,000, I assume that you would have managed the case yourself, or perhaps with ad-hoc assistance from a professional.

Ways to enforce a judgement debt can be confusing, and unfortunately there is not a one-size fits all. My first bit of advice is to instruct an asset tracing company to carry out an asset search on the judgement debtor.

This will give you a good idea of the worth of the judgement debtor and whether she is good for the money owed. It will also allow you to consider the most appropriate enforcement process. Below I set out some of the popular ways to enforce a CCJ: WRIT OF CONTROL: To enforce a CCJ, an application is made to the County Court for a warrant of control – essentially, you are requesting the Court to appoint a bailiff (CCB) to collect the CCJ. This gives the bailiff the power to visit the debtor’s home and collect the money you are owed, or to seize goods that could be sold to repay the CCJ. You can also ‘up-grade’ your CCJ to the High Court, which involves making an application to the High Court for a writ of control which will be enforced by a High Court Enforcement Officer (HCEO).

HCEO’s are licensed by the High Court, and you can directly instruct a company that specialises in enforcement. The HCEO will attempt to recover the debt, court fees, interest and enforcement costs from the judgement debtor.

All you will need to pay upfront is the application fee (£66), and the notice of enforcement / compliance fee (£75 plus VAT).

HCEOs have more power than CCBs and have a higher success rate. They are authorised by the Lord Chancellor and work privately or in private companies. HCEOs enforce outside of regular working hours, including weekends, and, other than the compliance fee, a HCEO will receive no income if enforcement is unsuccessful, unlike CCB’s who are salaried civil

servants and work to standard working hours.

Due to the limitations and workloads of CCBs, it can take much longer to begin enforcement which is not ideal when you require prompt action.

THIRD PARTY DEBT ORDER: This will only be applicable where the judgement debtor is owed money by another party, in which case you can seek to obtain an order that the other (third) party pay to you what they owe to judgement debtor. In effect, you intercept payment of money due to the judgement debtor from a third party and use it to satisfy your CCJ. CHARGING ORDER: Under the Civil Procedure Rules, Rule 73 and the Charging Orders Act 1979, a judgment debt may be enforced by securing a charge over the judgment debtor’s land or securities and then seeking a sale of such land / securities and satisfying the judgment debt from the proceeds of sale. In order to consider this, you will need an asset search done.

Attachment of earnings: Under the Civil Procedure Rules, Rule 89, as the judgment creditor, you can apply for an attachment of earnings order. This is a direction that the judgment debtor’s employer transfer a specified amount of their salary to the judgment creditor on a regular basis until the judgment debt is satisfied. Again, it is a form

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of interception of money due to the judgment debtor. The threat of obtaining an attachment of earnings order is sometimes more effective than actually obtaining one. Of course, the judgement debtor needs to be working for an employer to make this work.

PETITION FOR HIS BANKRUPTCY: A statutory demand can be issued, but there is no reason why you cannot immediately petition for the judgement debtor’s bankruptcy.

That said, the petition will need to be made to the High Court and can cost around £5,000 in court and legal fees, and I consider that there is little point in spending more monies to make the judgement debtor bankrupt, at which point you get nothing back. That said, you could serve a statutory demand on the judgement debtor (which is straight forward and at nominal cost), to see if it persuades her to make payment.

I hope the above is helpful, and don’t forget that you have 6 years from the date of the CCJ to enforce the same. © Michael Gerard 2021 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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Tax Preparation Specialist Welcomes HMRC Changes to Tax Reporting Rules

Are Taxes About to Get Simpler for the Self-Employed?

TAX REPORTING rules for the UK’s self-employed workers are due to get simpler after HM Treasury announced reforms to the taxation system on Tuesday 24th July.

These new rules aim to make tax reporting easier for selfemployed, sole traders and small business and are part of a raft of new tax measures made in the announcement.

David Redfern, tax preparation specialist and director of DSR Tax Refunds Ltd, welcomed the new measures as a step in the right direction for small businesses and the self-employed, still reeling from the Covid19 pandemic.

The simplified tax reporting rules were announced by HM Treasury on Tuesday 20th July and are aimed to simplify the way self-employed workers and small businesses report profits when there is a disparity between the end of the tax year (5th April) and the end of their own accounting year.

Currently tax returns are based on the business’s set of accounts up to the end of the tax year. Redfern explained “Not all taxpayers have a financial year that sits in alignment with the tax year, meaning that they can end up being double taxed on profits because after their first trading year, profits are based on their full accounting year, not the

tax year. Whilst there are rules for these affected taxpayers to claim tax relief on these double taxed profits, they are only applicable after the business finishes and are widely considered to be too complex to be fit for purpose”. HMRC estimates that more than half of taxpayers don’t claim the relief they are entitled to, and the complexity of the rules leads to thousands of errors in tax returns annually.

The new rules, which come into effect in 2023, align Income Tax with the year in which the profits were received. Redfern explained, “If a business has a financial year end of 31st July, from 2023, they will account for their profits proportioned over the tax years affected - so 4/12ths of the profits will be accounted for in that tax year and 8/12ths in the following tax year - so in the actual tax year the business receives the profit.

This is a welcome step towards making the taxation system more supportive of small businesses and self-employed workers and, along with ensuring that these taxpayers claim all of their eligible tax relief, will help them build back stronger

after the recent battering businesses have taken as a result of Covid19”.

Along with the simplification of tax reporting rules, the announcement

by HM Treasury also included measures to clamp down on tax avoidance schemes, especially those based offshore. These measures also include providing taxpayers with more information to prevent them falling prey to the schemes as well as make it easier for them to leave such schemes if they have unwittingly entered into them. The measures also touched upon MTD (Making Tax Digital) for Income Tax, following the positive reception of MTD for VAT. Redfern stated, “It is a positive step forward for HMRC to make changes which support taxpayers appropriately, whether making their tax reporting simpler, supporting them with adequate information to avoid punitive tax avoidance schemes or improving digital services for businesses regarding tax. These measures all place the taxpayer as the central focus and ensure that the tax system works for those who need it most”.

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Chairman retires after over Melton Borough Council submits 50 years with Frank Key

£9.9m bid to fund town centre development projects

HI Limited (c/o Agent: Daniel Bates, Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Erection of 4 dwellings – at land at Ash Tree Close, Houghton on the Hill, Leics.

MELTON BOROUGH Council has worked with its public and private sector partners to submit a Levelling Up Fund bid to the government for just under £10m to develop three key sites in the Melton town centre.

HINCKLEY & BOSWORTH Mr Geoff Garbutt (c/o Agent: Tad Dobraszczyk, Cotherstone Lodge, Althorp, Northampton NN7 4HH) – Change of use of church to 2 residential units – at Old Congregational Church, 114 Main Street, Markfield, Leics.

LE67 9UU. Barwell Capitol (c/o Agent: Ben Davis, White Ridge Architecture, Hilton Hall, Hilton Lane, Near Essington WV11 2BQ) – Residential development of 51 dwellings with access and parking – at land at Crabtree Farm, Hinckley Road, Barwell, Leics.

Mr Max North (c/o Agent: Iain Garnell, Perfect Planning Architectural Services Ltd, Office 1F, Rugby House, Hinckley Road, Sapcote, leics. LE9 4FU) – Residential development of 2 dwellings – at 130 Stamford Street, Ratby, Leicester LE6 0JU. Penland Estates Ltd, RV Millington Ltd, Sarah Higgins and Gavin Higgins (c/o Agent: Residential development of up to 93 dwellings, public open space, landscaping and SuDS – at land north east of Ashby Road, Markfield, Leics. LE67 9UB.

62 NEW HOMES APPROVED FOR OAKHAM

OUTLINE PLANNING permission for 62 new homes on land off Braunston Road, Oakham has been approved by Rutland County Council.

The scheme includes associated landscaping, open space and access, drainage and infrastructure.

Pegasus Group, on behalf of Rosconn Strategic Land, secured the outline permission on the recommendation of planning officers subject to a s106 agreement to deliver affordable housing and open space.

Outline planning was approved for the 62 new 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroomed homes, of which 19 will be affordable. Access will be via a new priority-controlled T-junction on Braunston Road.

AFTER OVER 50 years of serving builders, construction companies, and DIY markets within Nottinghamshire and beyond, Frank Key’s Chairman, Robert M Sansom, has retired.

Mr Sansom joined Frank Key, which started out in business in 1907, in the 1970s when it consisted of 1.5 men (one full time, one part time), a lorry and a tractor with a seized engine.

Since then, the business has steadily grown through expansion and acquisition, to the point where it now consists of 19 depots, 215 members of staff, over 30 vehicles delivering daily to an area stretching from Lancashire & Yorkshire, down through Derbyshire to the heartlands of Nottinghamshire.

“I could not be prouder of where we are today,” Samson said when announcing his retirement. “I feel very lucky to have a family behind me, supporting this decision, and a brilliant Management Team to keep Frank Key on track.”

He continued: “The Management Team, comprising of my eldest daughter, Victoria, son, Ben, son-in-law, Richard Meeks, and a dedicated employee, James Norton, Group MD, will collectively lead the business forward.

“In addition, our youngest daughter Ellie and a Non-Executive Director will be joining Erica and myself on the Board to provide strategic guidance and support to the Management Team, as they develop the next stage of Frank Key’s success.

“My confidence in the Management Team and strengthened Board means that as from 30th June 2021, I will be retiring and stepping back from any day to day involvement in the business.

“Ownership will remain within our family, as it was when I took over. The business will continue to provide a wide range of support for our customers for many years to come, so watch out for further developments in Frank Key delivering outstanding service to the building, DIY and construction sectors.

“Finally, and importantly, I want to thank you, our staff (past and present), and our customers for your support, business, and hard work over the last 50 years. Frank Key is its people, and you have certainly made it what it is today.

I will be forever grateful.”

The bid includes a package of three complimentary projects contributing towards enhancing the Rural Capital of Food offer and bringing in more visitors to the town by creating destinations for a wide range of audiences to visit and enjoy.

These projects include the development of the cattle market site for events, food and drinks production units and supporting business and tourism related activities; development of the Brooksby Melton College site on Wilton Road/Asfordby Road, for the refurbishment of the public theatre to reinstate the, now closed, cultural destination in the town centre and enhance the night time offer; and development of the old Brooksby College training centre site on King Street for refurbishment of the long term vacant building to convert it into food production, training and workshop facility.

If the funding is secured the development of these projects are expected to lead to the creation of an additional 139 jobs in the wider economy, support the development of an additional 3,000 sqm of employment, educational and cultural space, lead to an additional 240,000 town centre visits per annum and create £7.4m in additional visitor spend within the town centre area per year.

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Mr Hudson (c/o: Unit 4, HRFC Business Centre, Leicester Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 3DR) – Erection of 9 detached dwellings – at land west of Breach Lane, Earl Shilton, Leics.

Ms H K Gill & Mr J Singh (c/o Agent: Mr Chris Green, Andrew Granger & Co, Phoenix House, 52 High Street, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7AF) – Change of use of an agricultural building to 3 dwellings – at Hill Farm, Markfield Lane, Botcheston, Leicestershire LE9 9FH. Mr Manjit Bahi (c/o Agent: Bernard Taruvinga, Kunstler Designs Architect, 31 Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1RE) – Change of use from social centre and warden’s flat to 4 self-contained flats – at Warden’s Flat, Spinney Drive, Botcheston, Leicestershire LE9 9FG

RUSHCLIFFE Brook Rise Ltd (c/o Agent: Housemartin Design, The Carthouse, Charnells Court, Upperfields Farm, Main Street, Swepstone, Leics. LE67 2SG) – Erection of 15 dwellings including demolition of existing outbuildings (Resubmission) – at Brook Furlong Farm, Costock Road, East Leake, Nottinghamshire LE12 6LY. Mr B Thomson (c/o Agent: Miss Charlotte Stainton, Stainton Planning, 50 Guildford Lane, Danesmoor, Chesterfield S45 9BP) – Outline application for the erection of up to 110 dwellings and up to 5,600sqm of employment units including associated infrastructure, access, roadway, parking and landscape/amenity areas – at Former Bunny Brickworks Site, Gotham Lane, Bunny, Nottinghamshire NG11 6QN. Redhill Academy Trust (c/o Agent: CPMG Architects, 21 Warser Gate, Nottingham NG1 1NU) – Construction of detached two storey teaching block – at South Nottinghamshire Academy, Glebe Lane, Radcliffe on Trent, Nottinghamshire NG12 2FQ. Mark Hackett (c/o Agent: Stephen George & Partners, Waterfront House, 2A Smith Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester LE19 1SX) – Existing B1/B8 light industrial unit to be split to form two separate B8[E] light industrial units with offices – at Unit 5 Wilford Industrial Estate, Ruddington Lane, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire NG11 7HQ.

Loughborough manufacturer secures multi-million pound deal with US company

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Positive step forward for the Melton southern distributor road

A LOUGHBOROUGH family business which supplies homeware goods to some of the UK’s iconic retailers has secured a multimillion pound deal with a top US tool company.

Charles Bentley & Son will manufacture and sell over one million Marxman pens each year to US Tape in a £2.3 million deal.

The Marxman pen, developed by inventor and co-owner Martin Chard, is an instrument that when depressed, sprays a burst L-R: William Bentley, Deborah Meaden of bright green chalk into and Charles Bentley pictured at the holes of a fixture helping Charles Bentley & Son warehouse to make alignment easier.

In 2016, the tool caught the eye of Dragon’s Den investor Deborah Meaden who was prepared to invest £50,000 for a 30 per cent stake in the company.

Charles Bentley & Son work on a number of projects for Deborah Meaden, and after taking on a licence for another of Deborah’s investments - the plaster board fixing Gripit - it was a natural step to team up with Marxman to produce and distribute the marker.

House The partnership with US Tape is the first stepStephenson’s in Stephenson’s Way transitioning the product into the US marketWyvern under a Business Park & Sons Derby new brand, Chalk Shot.

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RAYBOULD & SON are offering for sale an elegant detached office building set in its own grounds of approximately half an acre.

The property – St  Elegant detached offices in own grounds of approximately half an acre.

Current planning application and registered local authority for Alkmunds House, 103 Belper Road, Off submitted Duffield Road,withDerby DE1 conversion to six apartments.

3ES – is currently used as professional offices but could be converted to Potential for extension and alternative uses subject to planning.  5,403 sq ft of Gross Internal Area space - 4,230 sq ft of useable office space alternative uses, subject to planning.  18 car parking spaces The property offers 4,230 sq.feet of useable office space (5,403 Gross Internal Area) and has 18 car parking spaces.

01332 295555 raybouldandsons.co.uk For sale with vacant possession due to relocation of present occupiers (Morrison Design Ltd architects).

The vendors have submitted a planning application (ref: 21/00760/PNR) for a change of use from offices to six apartments.

Offers around £950,000 are invited.

Contact Trevor Raybould at Raybould & Sons on 01332 295555 or email: trevor@raybouldandsons.co.uk

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THE MUCH anticipated southern distributor road took a positive step forward today as Leicestershire County Council reconsidered whether to accept the £15m funding from Homes England as part of the Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF).

At a County Council Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday 20 July, the decision was made to conditionally accept the funding subject to further joint working with Melton Borough Council and Homes England.

Leader of Melton Borough Council, Cllr Joe Orson welcomed the news by saying: “Following the overwhelming public support and representations made by ourselves and many others, I am delighted that the County Council have reconsidered their position and are now recommending that they should conditionally accept the Housing Infrastructure Fund grant from Homes England. This will certainly help to put delivery of the southern section of the road back on track.

“We have always recognised the significant cost of the infrastructure required to support sustainable growth in Melton, and we have always been prepared to help the County Council manage the financial risks they face as highways and education authority. Clearly, though, given the scale of our budgets we have to be realistic about what we can contribute and through positive dialogue, I am delighted the County Council have recognised this and that we are now in a position to agree a reasonable financial cap which demonstrates our commitment but which will not jeopardise our financial future.

“We will be bringing forward a number of important supporting policy documents including a new Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Document and new and updated master plans for both the northern and southern neighbourhoods, building on the work previously agreed by both councils “Given where things were a month ago, this represents very positive progress and whilst more work is required, by working in partnership we can ensure the funding is secured and the road is delivered.”

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Fairham Pastures Developments Ltd & Homes (c/o Agent: Jonathan Protheroe, Oxalis Planning, Toll Bar House, Wheatcroft Business Park, Landmere Lane, Edwalton, Nottingham NG12 4DG) – Application for a non material amendment to planning permission 14/10417/OUT to amend the wording of planning condition 25 to facilitate an increase of the 300 dwelling limit contained within it to 570 – at land east and west of Nottingham Road, south of Clifton, Nottingham.

Mrs Sarah Taylor (c/o: Forest Field, Forest Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3NS) – Residential development of 24 dwellings and associated landscaping – at land east of Loughborough Road, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire.

Peter Waring Waste Ltd (c/o: Nottingham County Council, County Hall, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7QP) – Erection of two-storey office block – at John Brooke Sawmills Limited, Fosse Way, Widmerpool, Nottinghamshire NG12 5PS. Mr Harry Warren (c/o Agent: Dino Labbate, Swish Architecture Ltd, Unit 2B, 100 Melton Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6EP) – Proposed single storey rear extension to create 2 onebed apartments fron one two-bed apartment – at Harrow Court, 56 Boundary Road, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire.

Mr D Skillington (c/o Agent: Ms Rachel Walton, Vertical Edge Design, 1 Lea View, Rainworth, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG21 0NH) – Proposed residential development for 2 dwellings (Resubmission) – at land north of 18 Gladstone Avenue, Gotham, Nottinghamshire.

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE Vistry Homes East Midlands (c/o: Ashurst, Bakewell Road, Orton Southgate, Peterborough) – Reserved matters application seeking approval of the siting, scale and appearance of 126 dwellings pursuant to outline planning permission 19/01327/OUT – at land off Cotterstock Road, Oundle, Peterborough LE8 5HA. Mr G Martin (c/o Agent: Bletsoes, Oakleigh House, High Street, Thrapston, Northants. NN14 5LT) – Conversion of agricultural buildings to residential dwellings – at America, Morborne Road, Warmington, Peterborough PE8 6UP.

Welcome Home: Creative Pupil SECOND HOUSEBUILDER Helps Bring Local History To COMMITS TO New Hugglescote Residents £800M FAIRHAM NEW RESIDENTS at David Wilson Homes’ Grange View development in Hugglescote will be learning about the SCHEME local area’s significant mining history thanks to an artistic pupil at Hugglescote Primary School.

A design competition was organised by the Leicestershire homebuilder to create greetings cards to be distributed to residents at the new community on Grange Road, located close to the school.

The cards were required to feature a drawing of a mining wheel in recognition of the development’s memorial which will feature a mining pulley wheel donated by Leicestershire County Council Museums Service.

The memorial will remember the Whitwick Colliery disaster; the county’s first and only mining disaster in which 35 men lost their lives.

A variety of inventive entries were submitted for the competition as the pupils were keen to share their village’s significant mining heritage and the winner was announced as ten-year-old Emilia Knowles, who will have her cards distributed to the 210 residents moving in at Grange View.

Emilia’s design featured a colourful house with a string of bunting and vibrant sky and clouds, to capture the picturesque location, along the mining wheel taking pride of place on the card.

Paul Driver, Headteacher at Hugglescote Primary School said: “The children really enjoyed designing their Welcome Emilia showcasing her ‘Welcome Home’ Home cards for this cards as part of the Whitwick Colliery competition and Emilia commemoration at Grange View was delighted that her design was chosen. We hope the residents enjoy received her wonderful cards and we’d like to thank David Wilson Homes for providing us with this lovely opportunity.”

Inviting Hugglescote Primary School to take part in the design competition was part of David Wilson Homes’ efforts to provide an educational and fun activity for the pupils whilst also remembering the history of the area with its new residents.

John Reddington, Managing Director at David Wilson Homes East Midlands, said: “It was a difficult task choosing a winner due to the fantastic entries we received and, although Emilia’s artistic design stood out on this occasion, we’d like to thank all of the pupils at Hugglescote Primary School for their excellent efforts.

“Emilia’s cards will be distributed to all of our Grange View residents as and when they move in and we’re sure they’ll put a smile on many faces.”

Plans for 65 homes in Leicestershire village approved

A SCHEME to build 65 homes near Loughborough has been given the go ahead despite objections from neighbours.

Development consultants Turley brought forward the plans to develop an area of farmland to the south of East Road in Wymeswold.

Up to 40 per cent of the homes will be classed as affordable on the new estate, which will have a T junction entrance in East Road.

REDROW East Midlands is the second company set to develop new homes at Fairham, the new £800 million neighbourhood for Nottingham.

Redrow has submitted a planning application to Rushcliffe Borough Council for 93 new homes on Phase 1 of the development, situated off Nottingham Road to the north of the 606-acre site.

There will be a mix of housing types, including one to fivebedroom houses with front and rear gardens built across a number of streets and cul de sacs, with 10% being affordable homes. Subject to planning consent, Redrow is looking to start work on site before the end of this year, with delivery of the first homes available in 2022.

This will be the very first phase of 3,000 new homes at Fairham, to be built by a number of housebuilders.

Earlier this year Countryside confirmed they will be delivering 332 brand new homes across a 20 acre plot of land and Homes England infrastructure funding injected £83m into the scheme to accelerate the creation of new homes and jobs for the area.

Construction and civil engineering contractor Winvic has already been working to deliver the first phase of infrastructure works at Fairham over the winter, including improvements to Nottingham Road, drainage and further preparatory works for future construction phases.

Fairham is being delivered

by Derbyshire-based Clowes Developments in partnership with Homes England, the government’s housing accelerator. £100 million of infrastructure investment is due for the 606-acre Fairham development, which was awarded outline planning permission at the start of 2018.

The site was taken out of Green Belt in 2014 by Rushcliffe Borough Council.

In total, as well up to 3,000 new homes, 1 million sq ft of commercial space and a neighbourhood centre will be built as well as community, health and educational facilities and 200 acres of green space.

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One year in to the build of Investment opportunity in Coalville & Whitwick leisure centre Leicester’s West End BARKERS ESTATE Agents are offering for sale a three-storey villa comprising a block of 7 bedsits and one flat at Fosse Road South, Leicester LE3 0FQ.

The well appointed property is being sold as a going concern, with a gross rental income in excess of £37,000 p.a.

Offers are invited. Contact Barkers/Nicholas Humphries Estate Agents 0n 0116 270 9394 or email: queensroad@barkers1985.com

Student residential investment in Leicester WORK HAS progressed well on the Coalville and Whitwick leisure centre, which is a partnership between North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) and its leisure operator Everyone Active.

With the centre due to open in summer 2022, the building is now fully watertight, with the impressive swooping pool roof dominating the view of the centre.

Both swimming pools have been dug and water tested ready for tiling, and all activity rooms and the changing areas are built.

Solar panels on the roof of the building are contributing to the council’s Zero Carbon agenda, alongside other energy efficiency measures including air source heat pumps and electric vehicle charging points.

In the coming weeks, passers by who glimpse in to the site will see that the external landscaping will start to take shape.

Councillor Richard Blunt, leader of NWLDC, took part in the exclusive tour. “It’s impressive to see the progress on this fantastic building,” he said.

“You can now really get a sense of how the new leisure centre will make a positive impact on people’s lives, providing state of the art facilities for health and wellbeing.”

ANDREW GRANGER & Co are offering for sale Goddard House at 325 London Road, Leicester LE2 3ND.

The property is prominently located at the junction of London Road and Knighton Road in the highly regarded Stoneygate area of Leicester.

There is currently accommodation for 20 students with en suite facilities, wi-fi and off-street parking.

The current rents total £2,440 per week with individual students paying between £115 and £145. The asking price is £1,950,000.

Call Andrew Granger & Co on 0116 242 9933 for further information.

Local investment during the build Metnor Construction has employed six local people as operatives, plus four work experience placements. One local man, Harry Nassau, has now secured a permanent job with Metnor Construction after an apprenticeship.

Forty local companies have been sub-contracted by Metnor Construction during the build to date, with bricks supplied by Ibstock Brick and stone from Bardon Hill Quarry.

Dan Hicks, Regional Contract Manager for Everyone Active, said: “It’s important to us that our projects make a positive impact on the local area.

By employing local people we are contributing to the community.

“We’re very pleased with the progress on the centre so far and are looking forward to the next part of the build, where the centre really takes shape and all the finishing touches are added.”

600% increase in demand for 3600 property tours 360 DEGREE TOUR technology company Made Snappy has revealed a 600% jump in the use of virtual tours, based on its analysis of Rightmove data from November 2019 to June 2021.

The figures show that virtual tours are now in use for 7% of properties to let and 14% of homes for sale in the UK. Those figures have jumped from 1% and 2% respectively at the start of the data period.

Mark McCorrie, CEO and Founder, Made Snappy said: “We’re seeing a strong, sustained increase in the use of 360 tours, as agents do all they can to respond to the immense pressures related to such a hectic market. As the time saving that virtual tours deliver becomes more widely appreciated, we’re likely to see their use jump even more.”

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CC Properties to Buy (c/o Agent: Adam Lersch, Duggan Associates, 3 Hutchcraft Way, Collingtree, Northampton NN4 0NN) – Demolition of derelict dwelling and erection of 4 townhouse dwellings – 23 High Street South, Rushden, Northants. NN10 0QU. Irthlingborough Directors Pension Fund (c/o Agent: Jon Sidey, Sidey Design Architecture , 10 Market Square, Higham Ferrers, Northants. NN10 8BT) – Change of use from offices to part retail and part residential – at 3 Market Square, Higham Ferrers, Northants. NN10 8BP. Wilkinson Farming Partnership (c/o Agent: Mrs Emily Brown, Emily Brown Architectural, 43a West Street, Kingscliffe, Peterborough PE8 6XB) – Proposed 5 new dwellings – at land adjacent to the Crown Inn, Main Street, Glapthorn, PE8 5BJ.

Corby District Mr R Thurston (c/o Agent: Miss Chloe Hewitt, Trundley Design, Saltgate Barn, Tilney All Saints, Kings Lynn PE34 4RY) – Demolition of existing single storey brick office block and construction of new twostorey office extension to existing industrial building – at Corby Steel Supplies Ltd, Sondes Road, Willowbrook East Industrial Estate, Corby NN17 5XL. Countryside Properties UK plc (c/o Agent: Tim Coleby, Stantec, 61 Oxford Street, Manchester M1 6EQ) – Erection of 94 dwellings, new access, pedestrian link and associated landscaping – at land at Brunel Road, Earlstrees Industrial Estate, Corby, Northants.

Countryside Properties UK plc (c/o Agent: Tim Coleby, Stantec, 61 Oxford Street, Manchester M1 6EQ) – Erection of 178 dwellings, new access, pedestrian link and associated landscaping – at land at Brunel Road, Earlstrees Industrial Estate, Corby, Northants.

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SCRIVINS & Co are offering for sale building plots for four pairs of semi-detached houses on land adjacent to 19 Newbold Road, Barlestone CV13 0DZ. Offers over £700,000 are invited.

Contact Scrivins & Co on 01455 890480 or email: sales@scrivins. co.uk

£1M CONVERSION SCHEMES IN LEICESTER CITY CENTRE UNDERWAY BY LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO

THE CONVERSIONS of two prominent buildings in Leicester city centre, representing a combined investment of circa £1m, will be overseen by local architectural studio, InkDrawn.

At 171-173 London Road, overlooking the two lodges marking the entrance to Victoria Park, InkDrawn will prepare construction drawings to create 16 new studio and one bed apartments for the Build to Rent (BTR) market.

Nearby in the cultural quarter, opposite Curve Theatre, InkDrawn obtained planning permission for a further six one and two bed upper floor apartments as part of a conversion scheme on the corner of Halford Street and Wigston Street.

Construction works on both sites are set to begin imminently and expected InkDrawn is preparing construction drawings to create to complete in 2022.

16 new studio and one bed apartments at “These schemes occupy two prime locations in Leicester city centre, 171-173 London Road, Leicester. visible from the city’s main gateways and attractions,” said InkDrawn’s director, Dan Nestoruk. “We’re pleased to have the opportunity to reinvest in our home city and work with local developers to repurpose these buildings with a new lease of life.

“Both buildings have designs of architectural importance. As such, it’s our intention to retain as many original features as possible, from the decorative stonework to original sash windows, whilst establishing a synergy between the historical character and a fresh modern feel within each The upper floors of 59 Halford Street, opposite apartment,” concluded Dan. Leicester’s Curve Theatre, are set to be converted into InkDrawn has a solid track record of six new apartments. delivering similar conversion schemes in and around the city centre including 45 apartments at Allied Place, 39 apartments at Millstone Lane, 34 apartments at Princess Road West, 27 apartments at Granby Street, 12 apartments at Market Place Approach and five cluster flats at the old post office on Bishop Street.

John Lewis to build 10,000 homes above Waitrose stores AS REPORTED in Retail Gazette, John Lewis has revealed it is considering building 10,000 homes over the next decade as it seeks to boost fortunes by becoming a landlord.

The department store chain is eyeing sites above Waitrose supermarkets, which would range from studio flats to four-bedroom houses.

The Partnership has identified enough excess space on the land it owns to build at least 7000 homes.

The properties, which will range from studio flats to four-bedroom houses, will be built on sites owned by the chain, above Waitrose supermarkets or on land next to the company’s distribution centres.

Tenants would have the option of renting the property fully furnished with the department store’s products or using their own.

Some of its housing developments are expected to come with a concierge service, and many are expected to include a Waitrose convenience store as part of the development.

The first John Lewis homes are planned for south-east England but the group believes there are opportunities across the country. John Lewis’s 80,000 staff could be offered discounted rents.

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Elevate Property Group give green light on major Derby project

ELEVATE PROPERTY GROUP will finally be able to progress its long-awaited Liversage Street scheme to build 258 apartments in Derby.

Planning permission for both Phases 1 and 2 has now been granted. The first phase of the scheme will provide 94 apartments on the corner of John Street and Castleward Boulevard.

The second phase will include 164 apartments in a five and seven storey building on the adjacent site, currently a car park.

Elevate will offer a range of one, two and three bedroom and studio-style apartments across the 1.55 acre site which sits between Liversage Street and John Street.

The scheme has been designed by architects Corstorphine & Wright and planning advisers were Ridge & Partners.

As part of the full planning consent Elevate Property Group will contribute to local educational projects as part of the agreed Section 106 payment.

Elevate first put forward proposals to develop the two adjoining plots of land in 2018. Liversage Street has been the location of a sawmill and an historic manufacturing and residential site that has seen successive changes during the past 200 years.

Liversage Street will be Elevate Property Group’s second major development in the East Midlands. The company is currently building 95 townhouses and apartment on the banks of the River Trent, to be followed by a further phase of 58 similar properties in Meadow Lane.

The commitment to build and create and support jobs in the city during the lifetime of the project has been welcomed by Marketing Derby.

John Forkin, managing director of Marketing Derby, said: “The granting of planning by Derby City Council is really excellent news and another important step in growing Derby’s city living offer - an essential part of our recovery strategy.”

Multiple Generations, One Roof: Growing Demand To Be Met In Leicestershire HOMEBUYING patterns have shifted greatly in the past year and with multigenerational living now a greater priority, Barratt Homes is helping to meet the demand in Leicestershire.

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by Finder, at least 12% of the UK population last September were adults who had moved back in with parents as a result of the pandemic, whilst more than two-thirds had no move-out date in sight.

In short, this is a third of the UK population, or nine million households, having adults of different generations living under one roof, as reported by This is Money.

Due to this increased search for flexible living, housebuilders are now required to showcase the versatility of modern properties, whether it be for parents with young adults still at home or planning for elderly grandparents to move in to keep three generations under one roof.

Barratt Homes is meeting the demand at its City Heights and Grange View developments, in Leicester and Hugglescote respectively, with a selection of three storey properties that are designed for larger families.

Jan Ruston, Sales Director at Barratt Homes North Midlands, said: “Multigenerational living has grown in popularity and we’re now seeing a range of homebuyers keen to keep two or three generations of the family under the same roof.”

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BELLWAY LEADS WAY FOR WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WITH NEW APPOINTMENTS BELLWAY is leading the way for gender equality with the appointment of two women as assistant site managers, one still in training.

Gabriella Iandico is working at Henhurst Fields in her hometown of Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, while Megan Walsh, who’s originally from Leicestershire, is based at Cuttle Brook in Chellaston, Derbyshire.

The pair, who are both aged 27, are employed by Bellway’s East Midlands division, which is based in Leicester. Gabriella started with the company in March, while Megan joined in April.

They both originally left school to pursue an alternative career but both found their way into the building sector and have not looked back since.

Gabriella, (above) who had originally wanted to be a primary school teacher, has worked in construction for the past eight years after hearing about the shortage of women in the industry.

She said: “I got my first job within the industry in 2013, where they soon saw my potential and offered me a trainee management position.

“I completed the management trainee training with this particular company for 18 months then was offered a trainee site manager role after gaining my Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction and the Built Environment. During my trainee site manager position I gained my level 6 in Construction Management and hold a Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) black card.

“I was approached by Bellway who offered me a training position at Henhurst Fields, which was

perfect as I’m from the area and you don’t usually come across a site job so close to home.”

Megan, (above) had a similar journey into the industry, as she studied graphic design at Loughborough University but then decided that career wasn’t for her.

She said: “I’m a very hands-on person and I didn’t want to be sat in an office all day, so I had a break from the design industry.

“My cousin was working for another developer at the time and told me about a planning and engineering role within the company, which is where I began my construction career.

“I was recently approached by a recruitment agency who informed me about the trainee assistant site manager role at Bellway, and I am really glad they did, and I decided to give it a go.

“My partner is a property developer, and my dad is a builder, so I think I was always meant to be in this industry. It’s nice to be able to share this with them – it feels familiar.”

Gabriella and Megan would encourage anyone considering a role within construction to give it a go.

Megan said: “I would definitely encourage any woman looking to work in construction to go for it – there are not enough women in the industry and we can bring a different perspective to the job.

“It does seem intimidating at the start, but it is a really good career to have. It’s very varied and every day is different.”

Gabriella said: “I would say you have to be a strong-minded person to be in my position, but I don’t think women should steer away from the industry. There are a lot of good opportunities and once you

have your foot in the door and gain the respect you deserve, everything becomes a lot easier.

“I think as a young person in general, male or female, you have to prove yourself.”

Gabriella and Megan have found their experiences working for Bellway really positive, where they have felt supported and welcomed.

Gabriella said: “I absolutely love feeling part of a team. I feel really supported by management and Bellway.

“I’m looking to extend my knowledge and Bellway has given me the opportunity to do that.

“My site manager, Paul, has been great, really supportive of all my decisions, answers all my questions and is very open and communicative.

“I’ve found the job absolutely amazing overall and I’ve received some really positive feedback from customers, and even won a hamper a few weeks ago being named, ‘customer first hero’!”

Gabriella also received great feedback on National HouseBuilding Council surveys where she was named as having ‘impressed the most’ on site on multiple occasions.

Megan said: “Everyone has been really nice and welcoming. I feel really supported within Bellway and I’ve had a great experience so far.

“Construction is definitely where I see myself staying and once I’ve got the experience behind me I hope to work my way up. Graphic design is now more of a hobby to me – construction is my new career path.”

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Danaher & Walsh’s Alice Stewardson Wins Ceca Young Achiever Award

DANAHER & Walsh’s Alice Stewardson has won the Most Promising Trainee Quantity Surveyor award at the CECA Southern Young Achiever Awards 2021.

The Young Achiever Awards are organised by the Southern Region of the Civil Engineering Contractors’ Association, and recognise outstanding achievement amongst younger members of the civil engineering industry.

Alice was presented with the Most Promising Trainee Quantity Surveyor Alice Stewardson award by Olympic medallist Amy Williams MBE at a COVID-safe ceremony on Friday 2nd July.

Alice joined Leicestershire-based civil engineering contractor Danaher & Walsh in 2016 as a trainee, combining her work with studies at Birmingham City University. She has now completed the final year of her BSc Quantity Surveying degree course, on which she has achieved consistently high marks and been commended for her extra-curricular work.

Her dissertation has been submitted to the internationally leading peerreviewed journal Building Research and Information. Her supervisor, worldrenowned Professor David J. Edwards, states that Alice is: “without doubt, the most proficient, dedicated and conscientious student I have ever taught internationally.

“She is an exemplary example for any apprentice who wishes to pursue a higher education degree in a construction or civil engineering management degree. She inspires all around her.”

Furthermore, she mentors and coaches other students on her undergraduate course, in particular offering advice and guidance on how to develop robust methodological approaches for the final year dissertation.

This generosity and willingness to help others was acknowledged by both academic staff and students, who nominated her for Supportive Student of the Year 2021, acknowledging her positive, supportive and encouraging attitude towards others.

Alongside her core work activities, Alice actively promotes positive mental health and wellbeing. As a trained Mental Health First Aider, Alice acts as a confidential first point of contact for colleagues at Danaher & Walsh experiencing mental health concerns.

Speaking about the award win, Danaher & Walsh’s Commercial Director Ian Gilbert commented: “Congratulations to Alice for winning this very well deserved award.

“Alice’s dedication to her work and studies is second-to-none. She is very generous with her time and always willing to help others. She is understandably a very popular member of the team.”

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Maintaining A Heritage Site Victor Chirilas, Director of Mainmark Ground Engineering, UK discusses subsidence in heritage buildings and when to seek professional help.

Caring for the long-term health of any heritage building brings unique challenges.

Buildings that have stood for hundreds of years, have their own cultural and historical significance and, whatever their purpose – a school, a church or a stately home – they have a special place in the communities in which they still stand. However, the methods and the materials used in their original construction, don’t always stand the test of time and issues of subsidence are one of the most common problems.

Keeping historic buildings safe and in use without altering the makeup of the building or damaging other unique features is top priority, and any work undertaken should maximise the life expectancy and sustain its historical significance. Careful preservation using appropriate, non-invasive methods from experienced ground engineering specialists is key.

What are the issues in remediating heritage buildings?

Heritage buildings differ around the world in design, build and foundation construction. Yet, due to their age, they often suffer from similar problems.

Understanding of subsidence and its causes has grown in the last century and most modern buildings are designed with appropriate foundations and sophisticated drainage systems. Historically this was not the case and heritage buildings often have issues with water ingress into the foundations.

This can impact every building differently, depending on the soil type it was built on. For example,

sandy soils are easily disrupted by water, as the particles are washed out of the soil leading to sections collapsing. As a result of this, the building above can subside.

Traditionally, these older buildings were constructed with shallow foundations or footings, many just resting on the soil or on layers of loose stones. While this allows the building to change with the seasons, it can leave it vulnerable to subsidence, particularly if there has been any attempt to alter or ‘update’ the building with modern services or alterations. This is because a building with shallow foundations moves with the ground as it sits on the top of it, whereas deeper foundations transfer the load further down where the soil typically doesn’t fluctuate as much.

How do you maintain a heritage building?

Many heritage buildings have legal restrictions in place to help preserve the building’s integrity and history, so before undertaking any work, consultation with the relevant authority is recommended.

However, there are a number of things building owners can do to prevent structural issues occurring before it’s too late.

The first thing to do is assess the drainage. While it may not be possible to make significant changes, it is essential that proper

maintenance is conducted. This includes ensuring drains are freeflowing with no blockages that could cause an overflow, as a consistent flow of water leaking into the soil can saturate the ground and wash away part of the foundations.

Assessing the grounds around the building is also crucial, as the roots of trees and shrubs can suck moisture from the ground and cause settlement if they are in close proximity to a building. If there is a tree close to the property, make sure it is managed and maintained so that it does not become a problem and when planting new trees ensure that they are not close to a building.

How do you know when an historic building needs specialist work?

As stated before, movement in old buildings is normal but professional help should be sought when this movement is ongoing and begins to threaten the use or safety of the structure.

When evaluating a subsidence issue in a building it is good to understand if it is a sudden change or a historic change in the movement. New cracking is good indicator here for example, if there are cracks over 5mm in size that are continuing to grow, then ground engineers can be called upon to help strengthen the foundations and stabilise the structure preventing

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future movement as well as offer to raise the building and reduce or even close the cracks back up Can subsidence be repaired under a heritage building?

To an extent all structures can have their foundation issues remediated. How much work should be undertaken depends on the structure. With heritage sites the aim is to strengthen the ground and preserve the structure whilst avoiding the risk of moving it too much. Depending on the extent of the subsidence the structure can also be re-levelled by lifting it.

There are two options available; traditional concrete underpinning or modern resin injection methods. At Mainmark, our proprietary Teretek® engineered resin is a two-in-one solution that can improve ground bearing capacity and re-level structures, with minimal intrusion.

The process is likened to keyhole surgery because it is injected through very small tubes into the ground beneath the foundation in a controlled manner, to fill voids and strengthen the ground that has subsided. This can also help raise the building back to level.

In cases where more substantial lift and strengthening is required, Mainmark’s JOG Computer Controlled Grouting technology is a reliable and accurate solution.

As subsidence continues to become one of the biggest problems affecting older buildings in Britain today, it is critical that owners are aware of the advanced solutions now available, helping to effectively repair the ground to ensure the property stands on stable foundations for many more years to come.

For more information about the solutions required to repair the sinking foundations of a building, please visit, https://mainmark. co.uk/

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IG Masonry Support Goes Above and Beyond on Canada Water Development

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Justin Redgrave returns to Roger Bullivant as Piling Director

WHEN IT CAME to providing a range of bespoke brick slip products to achieve intricate brick features throughout the façade on the buildings in the first phase of the Canada Water development, IG Masonry Support was well-poised to deliver the goods.

Project Light, Canada Water is a multiphased dockside regeneration project in the London borough of Southwark, situated between London Bridge and Canary Wharf. The first phase of this ambitious masterplan included 234 apartments located in four residential cores surrounding a landscaped courtyard and a 100,000 sq. ft. Decathlon store with a basement car park.

The intricate brick features and balconies with brick soffits required IG’s full catalogue of prefabricated components. IG collaborated with architect Stockwool and main contractor Ardmore to design and manufacture bespoke brick slip systems that would achieve the architect’s vision.

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The Challenge Attractive brick details were a desirable aesthetic for this phase of Canada Water.

Each residential core of the development was unique. In total six different types of bricks were used throughout the development with a mix of three bricks specified by Stockwool for each elevation. Carefully considered brick combinations were produced to create beautiful brick soffits that are visible throughout the elevations, located above windows, openings and recesses as well as underneath the balconies.

When it came to brickwork elements, the size and complexity of the brick soffits on the seventy balconies on the west and north-west elevations presented the contractor with the greatest challenge.

IG’s technical team was tasked with designing bespoke brick slip balcony soffits to achieve this aesthetic feature.

Additionally, Brick Slip Lintels and B.O.S.S. units were required to provide seamless brick soffits above the windows, openings and recess panels.

The Solution Project Light was a standout programme for IG Masonry Support and required a great deal of innovation and adaptability.

IG’s technical team designed and manufactured a bespoke solution to achieve the brick soffits on the balconies.

This solution was the first that used an extended B.O.S.S system based on steel. IG also provided hangers, which were flexible enough for movement between the main structure of the balcony and its system. The brick slip soffit balcony system had to be signed

off by both the NHBC and the contractor. To obtain approval IG had to provide many calculations on thermal expansion, to prove that the brick soffit panel would work with the cladding that surrounds the balcony. The challenge here was to illustrate that there would not be any cracking or loosening of the bricks as a result of the thermal and mechanical movement of the balcony. IG also had to undertake Finite Element Analysis (FEA), to demonstrate that the system was able to accommodate movement within the balcony during manufacturing, erection and usage.

IG’s prefabricated brick slip balcony soffit solution enabled Ardmore to achieve the desired brick detail quickly and effectively. For health and safety reasons the soffits were designed to be installed to the balcony on the ground. Once assembled, the whole balcony was lifted into position and connected to the building.

The complex brick detail achieved above the windows, openings and recesses throughout the development highlights the design versatility of IG’s offsite soffit solutions. Capable of accommodating any brick type or bond pattern, IG’s technical team created both Brick Slip Lintels and B.O.S.S. units for achieving the stretcher bond detail on a combination of 102.5 and 327.5 soffits.

As with all of its projects IGMS went above and beyond, adapting its systems to the different sizes and mixture of bricks. Not only does this indicate the strength of its offsite solutions, it highlights the diligence and excellence of the IG team. As a further example of exceptional service, IG Masonry Support supplied drawings and method statements to help the brickwork contractor and engineers onsite.

A landmark project in London’s emerging borough of Southwark, the presence of IG Masonry Support’s solutions will ensure the development’s sophisticated brickwork will look good for many years to come.

Justin brings a wealth of experience to the role and will provide strategic direction to all aspects of piling and ground improvement operations for the company. In addition, he will lead performance excellence activity within piling and ground improvement.

Justin is a Chartered Fellow of the CIOB with over 30 years’ experience in the piling industry.

Justin has previously worked at RB, firstly as a senior estimator and then as regional piling manager, his last role being operations director for a London based piling contractor.

Commenting on his appointment, Justin said: “I am excited to return to Roger Bullivant and spearhead piling and ground improvement operations.”

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