February 2022 Leicestershire Builder Magazine

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Rippon Homes makes grand gesture to children’s hospice A Leicestershire charity has received a £1,000 donation from property developer Rippon Homes to help towards its work with children and young people with life-limiting conditions.

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People, located in Loughborough, (L-R) Emily Wright of Rainbows receiving the cheque from provides end of Sophie Hopkinson and Emily Wilson of Rippon Homes life, palliative, and respite care for over 300 children, young people, and their families across the East Midlands.

The charity helps children to live right up until the moment they die, and support families through each stage of their difficult journey.

Rippon Homes selected Rainbows as their charity of the year for 2021, and despite the pandemic impacting fundraising opportunities, the housebuilder managed to still raise £1,000 for the hospice.

The housebuilder also has a development in Leicestershire, Marquis Gardens, located in Old Dalby.

Emily Wright, Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser at Rainbows Hospice, said: “It is wonderful to hear from local businesses who want to support the hospice, but it is especially heart-warming given the past year or so that companies are still thinking of us. The donation from Rippon Homes will help us to continue to provide care and support for over 300 children and their families across the East Midlands.”

Baptist Church, Manse & Community Hall for sale in Whetstone

JAMES SELLICKS Estate Agents are offering for sale a unique development opportunity comprising Whetstone Baptist Church, The Manse and Community Hall, at the junction of Wale Road and King Street in Whetstone, Leicestershire.

The buildings occupy a site of approximately half an acre, and there is no upward chain.

Offers over £650,000 are invited.

Viewing is strictly by appointment.

Contact James Sellicks for more information on 01858 410008.

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HMRC gives Self Assessment taxpayers more time to ease COVID-19 pressures HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is waiving late filing and late payment penalties for Self Assessment taxpayers for one month – giving them extra time, if they need it, to complete their 2020 to 2021 tax return and pay any tax due.

HMRC is encouraging taxpayers to file and pay on time if they can, as the department reveals that, of the 12.2 million taxpayers who need to submit their tax return by 31 January 2022, almost 6.5 million have already done so.

HMRC recognises the pressure faced this year by Self Assessment taxpayers and their agents. COVID-19 is affecting the capacity of some agents and taxpayers to meet their obligations in time for the 31 January deadline. The penalty waivers give taxpayers who need it more time to complete and file their return online and pay the tax due without worrying about receiving a penalty.

The deadline to file and pay remains 31 January 2022. The penalty waivers will mean that: • anyone who cannot file their return by the 31 January deadline will not receive a late filing penalty if they file online by 28 February • anyone who cannot pay their Self Assessment tax by the 31 January deadline will not receive a late payment penalty if they pay their tax in full, or set up a Time to Pay arrangement, by 1 April Interest will be payable from 1 February, as usual, so it is still better to pay on time if possible.

Angela MacDonald, HMRC’s Deputy Chief Executive and Second Permanent Secretary, said: “We know the pressures individuals and businesses are again facing this year, due to the impacts of COVID-19. Our decision to waive penalties for one month for Self Assessment taxpayers will give them extra time to meet their obligations without worrying about receiving a penalty.”

Lucy Frazer, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, said: “We recognise that Omicron is putting people under pressure, so we are giving millions of people more breathing space to manage their tax affairs.

“Waiving late filing and payment penalties will help ease financial burdens and protect livelihoods as we navigate the months ahead.”

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£5million to be invested in improving two city estates IMPROVEMENTS to public spaces in two Leicester neighbourhoods will be carried out thanks to a £5million investment over the next three years.

Preparatory work is already well underway on an £850,000 scheme at Ottawa Road in St Matthews, to improve communal areas and boost safety.

Proposals are now being drawn up to extend similar improvements in other parts of St Matthews and St Peters, including improvements in areas such as open space, road safety and the environment.

The plans follow long-term work with the neighbourhood housing team, ward councillors and the local tenants’ and residents’ associations to identify the problems they most want to see being addressed, such as flytipping, shortage of parking and safety issues.

They follow a commitment by City Mayor Peter Soulsby back in 2019 to invest in improving the two estates, by taking into account local issues ranging from overgrown plants to maintenance and cleansing issues to help make public areas safer and more user-friendly.

The £5million budget would allow improvements to be made in St Matthews and St Peter’s by 2024.

The scheme at Ottawa Road and the corner of Edmonton Road in St Matthews will involve removing old brick garages and bin stores and replacing them with new parking bays, new street lighting and railings.

Landscaping in communal areas is also planned to help improve the overall appearance.

The proposals for both St Peters and St Matthews are still at an early concept stage, and consultation with residents will form a key part of the process to ensure the measures help address local issues. Preliminary designs are due to be drawn up over the coming months.

Leicester assistant city mayor for housing, Cllr Elly Cutkelvin, said: “This work represents a significant investment over the next few years to make real improvements in St Matthews and St Peters, to meet the needs for people living there and improve the areas for everyone who uses them.

BROWN & CO FOX BENNETT Estate Agents are offering for sale a barn with prior approval for conversion to a detached dwelling, set in approximately 1.2 acres.

The property - at Bagworth Road, Newbold Heath, Leicestershire LE9 9NB - benefits from Class Q prior approval (HBBC ref: 21/1207/PECQ) to convert to a detached two-bed dwelling.

The price guide is £250,000.

Viewings are by appointment with the selling agent. For further information, or to book a viewing appointment, contact Richard Newey on 0116 289 4719.

“It is vital that the whole communities are involved in this decision-making process, to ensure what we are doing addresses the issues which are important to them.

“We must also balance the needs for any parking and road improvements with our environmental commitments to create neighbourhoods where people feel safe to walk and cycle, and where they can access and enjoy open green spaces.

“We are working with architects in order to bring forward initial designs for St Matthews and St Peters, so that we can progress with this work to benefit both neighbourhoods.”

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SME builders face huge costs to prove BIODIVERSITY GAIN Leicester City Jarroms Limited (c/o Agent: Andrew Vallis, 4 Wayside Drive, Oadby, Leicester LE2 4NU) – Conversion of existing first and second floor areas from previous commercial use to two apartments – at 38 Narborough Road, Leicester LE3 0BQ. Carisbrooke Tennis Club (c/o Agent: Michael Collins Architect, 118 South Knighton Road, Leicester LE2 3LQ) – Replacement club house – at Carisbrooke Tennis Club, Kenwood Road, Leicester LE2 3PF. Mr Russ Smith (c/o Agent: SDP, 1 Parker Close, Stamford PE9 2NN) – Conversion of the existing residential dwelling into proposed 5 selfcontained flats – at 7 Holmwood Drive, Leicester LE3 9LG. Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Matthew Williams, Portman House, 5-7 Temple Row West, Birmingham B2 5NY) – Screening opinion as to whether an Environmental Impact Assessment is required for the construction of a 3, 5 and 6 storey purpose-built student accommodation comprising 161 student studios and 34 cluster flats (206 student bedrooms) with communal area, landscaping and parking – at 115 Aylestone Road, Leicester.

Mr Khasraw Abdal Saeed (c/o Agent: Mr Pezhman Ghashghai, HDI Architecture, 58 Latimer Street, Leicester LE3 0QE) – Conversion of first and second floor from ancillary store to 2 two-bed and 2 one-bed flats – at 118-120 Narborough Road, Leicester LE3 0BT. Witsend Properties Limited (c/o Agent: Ashley Wilson, Sculpt, Smithfield Garage, Meriden Street, Birmingham B5 5LS) – Conversion of first and second floor into 2 selfcontained two-bed dwellings plus creation of bicycle and bin store to ground floor and new entrance to ground floor commercial unit – at 5 Harold Street, Leicester LE2 8AL. Mr Thandi (c/o Agent: Mr M Imtiaz, Architecture365 Ltd, 20 Lynmouth Road, Leicester LE5 1NA) – Change of use from factory to 6 selfcontained flats plus dormer to front and rear – at 2 Atkinson Street, Leicester LE5 3QA.

ARTIFICIAL intelligence should be harnessed to work out biodiversity net gain for sites of 50 homes or less, urges the National Federation of Builders, NFB. The call follows the government’s consultation on restoring ecological loss during housing construction and delivering a ten per cent boost on biodiversity postdevelopment.

NFB head of housing and planning Rico Wojtulewicz said: “On small sites of up to 50 homes, we need an automated calculation process which takes into account local species and accepts onsite solutions, such as building in biodiversity to the fabric of buildings, site design and even gardens, where a management plan is attached.”

The trade body has said this would reduce costs, prevent delays, and enable environmental assessments to be done coherently.

have to do it offsite, which is why we need a broader scope of what onsite means, including building fabric, site design and even garden management plans.”

The government wants developers to use Defra’s biodiversity metric to produce a plan on biodiversity net gain to submit to councils when applying for planning permission.

He quoted onsite features like bat boxes, green roofs, raised hedging and light spectrums as examples of features which should be counted as adding to biodiversity.

The NFB has said this could add tens of thousands of pounds to smaller development costs. It has collaborated with environmental consultants Joe’s Blooms to use an automated system for small sites.

Mr Wojtulewicz said the current proposals for creating onsite habitats such as trees and ponds should also include design features that add to biodiversity.

“If you can’t do the ten per cent of above onsite, you

Joe Bloom’s founder Oliver Lewis said making it easier for SMEs to comply with net gain would ensure the success of the new policy.

Brokers Hank Zarihs Associates said an automated system would help SME builders calculate more accurately how much they needed to borrow from development lenders.

The consultation closes on the 5th April with the new regulations expected to be incorporated in national planning policy framework before the end of 2023.

Construction group Kier in advanced talks to buy rival Tilbury Douglas

SKY NEWS has learnt that Kier is in exclusive discussion to buy Tilbury Douglas, the construction arm of Interserve, which collapsed nearly three years ago.

If completed, a deal would cement Kier’s status as one of the government’s largest private sector contractors, spanning projects in hospitals, prisons and roads.

The bulk of Interserve’s operations - its support services division - was taken over by rival Mitie, while last year the jewel in its crown, equipment services arm RMD Kwikform, was sold to France’s Altrad Group. At its largest, Interserve employed more than 45,000 people in the UK. Kier is now run by Andrew Davies, an experienced industry figure who had been due to take up the top job at Carillion shortly after it collapsed in January 2018, as its new chief executive.

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IHS Markit / CIPS UK Construction PMI Total Activity Index

City Self Drive (c/o Agent: Matthew Cooper, brp Architects, 1 Millers Yard, Roman Way, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7PW) – Outline application for the demolition of existing office space and workshop, change of use from vehicle hire to residential, and development of up to 14 residential units – at Site Adjacent to 7 Bonchurch Street, Leicester LE3 5EG. Mr Dlawar Mohammad Rasul (c/o Agent: Mr Pezhman Ghashghai, HDI Architecture, 58 Latimer Street, Leicester LE3 0QE) – Change of use from Cluster Acoommodation to shop at ground floor & conversion of ground, first and second floor to 8 one-bed flats – at 82-84 Humberstone Gate & 2-2A Wharf Street South, Leicester LE1 3PL. Mr Gobind Singh (c/o Agent: Mrs Varsha Tailor, DT Designs Ltd, 74 Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) – Change of use from retail shop to 2 takeaway shops at ground floor; creation of 2 studio flats (one at first floor level and one in loft space) plus loft conversion – at 6 Highfield Street, Leicester LE2 1AB.

Construction growth eases to three-month low in December • • •

Weakness centred on commercial and civil engineering segments House building regains its place as fastestgrowing category Supplier delays are now the least widespread since November 2020

DECEMBER PMI® data pointed to another solid increase in business activity across the UK construction sector, but the rate of expansion slipped to its lowest since September.

On a more positive note, the number of construction firms reporting supplier delays dropped from 47% in November to 34% in December. Meanwhile, around 5% of the survey panel reported shorter lead times among vendors (up from 4%).

The resulting index signalled the least marked downturn in supplier performance since November 2020.

Fewer supply shortages contributed to the slowest rate of input price inflation for nine months.

The headline seasonally adjusted IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI® Total Activity Index posted 54.3 in

Afro Cosmetics Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr Yusuf Girach, YG Architectural Design Consultants Ltd, 109 Coleman Road, Leicester LE5 4LE) – Change of use of part first floor, part second floor from storage and office space and extension of roof to create 3 self-contained flats – at 2 Belgrave Gate, Leicester LE1 3GP.

December, to remain above the crucial 50.0 no-change threshold.

However, the latest reading was down from 55.5 in November and signalled the weakest rate of expansion for three months. Some survey respondents noted that tighter pandemic restrictions and rising COVID-19 cases had acted as a brake on recovery, especially in the commercial sector.

SAMA Investments (c/o Agent: Miss Carolyn Mace, ADG Architects, Ground Floor Suite, 6 Pioneer Court, Darlington DL1 4WD) – Construction of seven-storey building to provide 80 student flats – at Site of 47 Clarence Street, Leicester LE1 3RW.

Residential construction activity saw the strongest growth (index at 55.3) and was the only category to gain momentum in December.

Commercial building lost its position as the bestperforming segment, with the recovery easing to its

MB Estates Limited (c/o Agent: Nigel Eckersall, NSE Design, 5 St Martins Industrial Park, Moorend Farm, Bristol BS11 0RS) – Notification of construction of two additional storeys to existing building to create 20 flats – at St Clement Court, Fosse Lane, Leicester LE3 9AJ. Mr Charanjit Birk (c/o: BirkPro, 4 Mansion Lane, Iver, Buckinghamshire SL0 9RH) – Conversion of 4 three-bed maisonettes into 8 one-bed maisonettes – at 31 Whitwick Way, Leicester LE3 9TG.

lowest since September (index at 53.6).

Meanwhile, civil engineering activity decreased slightly at the end of 2021 (index at 49.1), which ended a nine-month period of expansion.

Customer demand was relatively resilient in December,despite some reports citing delayed decisionmaking due to the Omicron variant.

In fact, the latest rise in overall new order volumes was the strongest since August. Higher levels of new work have now been recorded for 19 consecutive months.

A sustained rebound in construction orders helped to boost employment numbers during December. The rate of job creation eased only slightly since November.

Survey respondents often commented on extra staff hiring as part of new protect starts and longterm expansion plans.

Higher fuel, energy and raw material prices continued to push up average cost burdens across the construction sector in December.

However, the overall rate of inflation eased for the fourth month running to its lowest since March.

An improved alignment between demand and supply helped to soften inflationary pressures at the end of 2021. Purchasing activity increased at the slowest pace for three months, while supplier lead times lengthened to the least marked extent since November 2020. Where longer wait times were reported, this was mostly linked to international shipping delays and shortages of haulage drivers.

Looking ahead, just over half of the survey panel (51%) forecast a rise in business activity during 2022, while only 9% predict a decline. Although signalling upbeat sentiment for the year ahead, the degree of optimism was the jointlowest reported since January 2021.

• Tim Moore, Director at IHS Markit, which compiles the survey said: “UK construction companies ended last year on a slightly weaker footing as renewed pandemic restrictions held back the recovery, especially in commercial work and civil engineering. Some firms commented on disruption from rising COVID-19 cases, while others noted a lack of new work to sustain the rapid growth rates seen earlier in 2021.

“The worst phase of supplier delays seems to have passed as the availability of construction products and materials continued to turn a corner in December. While suppliers to the construction sector have caught up on backlogged work and boosted capacity, there were still widespread reports citing unresolved transportation issues and driver shortages.

“Input cost inflation moved down another notch in December, helped by the alleviation of some supply chain pressures. The latest rise in purchasing prices was far slower than the 24-year peak seen last June.”

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RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITE Land off Farriers Close, Wymeswold, Loughborough. LE12 6UB A truly unique residential development opportunity which is located in the highly sought-after village of Wymeswold.

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The site extends in all to 0.61 Acres (0.25 Ha) or thereabouts and is being offered for sale as whole.

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Flood preparedness idea

Coventry University students develop floating house concept

Lionheart Educational Trust (c/o Agent: Surveyors to Education) – Proposed demolition of existing single storey building and construction of new two-storey 13-classroom block – at Humphrey Perkins School, 72-78 Cotes Road, Barrow upon Soar, Leics.

LE12 8JU. Lionheart Educational Trust (c/o Agent: Surveyors to Education) – Demolition of existing temporary building and erection of two-storey classroom building – at The Martin High School, Link Road, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7EB. Melanie Caumont (c/o Agent: WA Architecture) – Removal of existing conservatory, extension and conversion of C3 dwelling to provide 2 two-bed flats – at 6 Arthur Street, Loughborough, Leics.

LE11 3AY. Mr N Wright (c/o Agent: Aitchison Raffety) – Removal or variation of conditions relating to P/04/2301/2 for Erection of 3 dwellings – at Wreake House Farm, Regent Street, Thrussington, Leics. LE7 4UB.

A TEAM OF students from Coventry University have developed a concept for a house that can float whenever a flood approaches and shelter people for at least six weeks during catastrophic weather.

‘The Floating House’, can also be used as storage for food, water, medicines, and sanitation products and is designed to enhance disaster resilience within a local community at family level.

CSS Limited (c/o Agent: Mark Architecture Ltd) – Proposed new building for 9 studio apartments – at land at the rear of 149 Ashby Road, Loughborough, Leics.

LE11 3AD. Iana Hemelaere (c/o Agent: WA Architecture) – Change of use of retail unit to C3 dwelling, and conversion of existing buildings to provide 2 two-bed flats and 2 onebed flats – at 113 Derby Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 5AE. Davidsons Developments Limited (c/o Agent: Pegasus Group) – Outline application for the development of up to 200 dwellings together with open space, landscaping and drainage infrastructure – at land south of Groby Road, (Phase 3), Anstey, Leicester.

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The House is attached to four anchoring steel pilings which fix the structure in one place. Multiple recycled plastic barrels are then tied underneath the ground floor, and the walls and roof are constructed using galvanised metal sheets. In the event of a flood, the plastic barrels underneath the ground floor will give the house a raft-like capability to float above the rising waters.

The team from Coventry Business School, comprising of Duc Toan Nguyen, Oluwadamilola Gbuyiro, Jesse David Mamodu, and Pauline Nalumango, with Dr Mehul Chhatbar as their academic lead, entered the concept in the HUMLOG Challenge global disaster preparedness competition alongside some of the world’s top business schools and made it into the top six. Their rivals included MIT’s Sloan School of Management and Australia’s Queensland University of Technology.

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Loughborough University (c/o Agent: Avison Young) – Demolition of Whitworth Tower Building – at Whitworth Tower, Elvyn Way, Rutherford Hall, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3TH.

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Galliford Try appointed to £56m PRS scheme

GALLIFORD TRY has been appointed to a new £56m contract to build a private rented sector (PRS) scheme in Milton Keynes.

The Secklow Gate site, on Avebury Boulevard close to the centre of the town, will be developed to deliver 329 PRS residential units, across four buildings of varying up to 11 storeys in height. In addition, the building incorporates flexible commercial space dedicated car parking spaces.

Bill Hocking, Chief Executive of Galliford Try, commented: “Our business is building an enviable track record in the PRS sector, which is a key focus for us as we deliver on our Sustainable Growth Strategy. We look forward to creating a high-quality scheme for Milton Keynes that adds to that fantastic portfolio.”

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MacDiarmid (c/o Agent: BUF Architecture Ltd) – Demolition of existing dwellinghouse and construction of 9 new courtyard houses, with landscaping and associated works – at 26E High Street, Quorn, Leics. LE12 8DT.

Planning permission granted for new Hinckley care home

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Kanti Ganesh (c/o Agent: DRM Architects) – Change of use of workshop, plus conversion and extension to existing to form 2 flats – at 23 High Street, Sileby, Leics. LE12 7RX. Mr Declan Wright – Erection of 2 new dwellings on site of former property – at development site at former 167 Gynsill Lane, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7AN.

NW Leics. District Paul Mensley (c/o Agent: Nigel Reeves Planning, 27 Meadhurst Road, Western Park, Leicester LE3 6FR) – Erection of 3 dwellings (Reserved Matters) – at land at rear of 21-63 Church Lane, Whitwick, Leics.

Mr S Stewart (c/o Agent: Lee Alesbrook, Lifestyle Architectural Services, 19 Victoria Road, Coalville, Leics. LE67 3AG) – Demolition of existing buildings and the erection of up to 7 dwellings, garaging and associated car parking and access – at Rosine Cottage, 164 The Moor, Coleorton, Coalville, Leics. LE67 8GF. Mr R Cross (c/o Agent: David Pycroft, DPAS Ltd, 15 Oakley Drive, Long Whatton, Leics. LE12 5DQ) – Erection of 2 dwellings – at 7 Grove Road, Whitwick, Coalville, Leics. LE67 5EF. Mr Charlie Stringer (c/o Agent: Davidsons, 207 Wilson House, Leicester Road, Ibstock, Leics. LE67 6HP) – Erection of 49 dwellings with associated works (Reserved Matters) – at land north of Grange Road, Hugglescote, Coalville, Leics.

LE67 2BT. Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: David Bainbridge, Savills, Wytham Court, 11 West Way, Oxford OX2 0QL) – Scoping opinion in respect of proposed residential development of up to 185 dwellings, sports pitch, primary school works, electricity substations and associated works – at land north of Grange Road, Hugglescote, Coalville, Leics.

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RAYNER DAVIES Architects have received planning permission for a 67-bed care home and bowls club on Coventry Road, Hinckley. The Care Build Group are developing the site.

On the site of the former Clarendon Club and the Sweet Pea Bowling Club, the development will be a three-storey building providing specialist care for the elderly. A new bowling green and pavilion is to be provided for the bowls club.

Howard Ward Associates of Nottingham provided structural design with Zenith Planning acting as planning advisors.

Radcliffe on Trent contractors Wynbrook are expecting to start on site later this year.

Mather Jamie strengthens commercial property and rural estates team LOUGHBOROUGH-BASED specialist land development and property consultancy Mather Jamie has strengthened its commercial property and rural estates team following the appointment of Amber Forster as a rural estates assistant and Oriel Sufrini as a commercial management surveyor.

Amber, who lives in Shepshed, Leicestershire has a BA(Hons) History from Manchester Metropolitan University and previously worked as an office/accommodation manager in student accommodation in Loughborough. Prior to this she was a pensions administrators. In her new role she will be helping with the day-today management of residential and agricultural properties across a number of rural estates in the East Midlands.

Oriel Sufrini, who lives in Ruddington, Nottingham previously worked as a facilities and health and safety manager for a global aerospace company. She holds a LLB (Hons) law degree from Nottingham Trent University and Diploma in Occupational Safety, Health (DipOSH).

In her new role, Oriel will assist with the day-to-day management of Mather Jamie’s commercial management portfolio. Commenting she said, “The commercial management role at MJ really appealed to me as I really enjoy facilities management and liaising with clients, tenants and contractors.”

L-R Oriel Sufrini and Amber Forster

Commenting on her new role Amber said, “Working in the rural of Mather Jamie estates team looked really interesting as I grew up locally so I am familiar with the area and some of the estates already. I really enjoy face to face interactions with customers and I am looking forward to building relationships with landlords and tenants. I also enjoy constantly learning new things and the role offers lots of variety.”

In her spare time Amber enjoys hiking and camping in scenic parts of UK such as the lake district, Snowdonia, and the Peak District. She also recently taught herself how to sew and is practicing making clothes.

Oriel is a keen photographer and enjoys digital image editing and whilst on her last holiday in Thailand she did a mahout training course specialising in caring for elephants.

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Fresh plans to transform Royal Hotel in Ashby Chris Milne (c/o Agent: Paul Harris, Cadsquare Midlands Ltd, Suite 28, Greenbox, Westonhall Road, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove, B60 4AL) – Erection of a block of 16 onebedroom apartments for Supported Living together with staff facilities, communal open space, site access, car parking and associate external works – at 34A Ashby Road, Coalville, Leics. LE67 3LA. Prime UK Property Ltd (c/o Agent: Steve Bromley, Bromley Planning Ltd, 189 Evesham Road, Stratford upon Avon CV37 9BS) – Demolition of attached garage/ store and detached concrete and timber outbuildings, construction of 2 detached dwellings and one detached garage, together with associated works – at 8 Main Street, Breedon on the Hill, Derby DE73 8AN. Acton Building Company Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr Chris Bayliss, Matthew Montague Architects, The Cheese Factory, Longford Lane, Longford DE6 3DT) – Erection of 2 detached four-bedroom dwellings and garage accommodation – at land at Manor Court, Breedon on the Hill, Derby.

Miss Charlotte Young (c/o Agent: Davidsons, 207 Wilson House, Leicester Road, Ibstock, Leics. LE67 6HP) – Erection of 102 dwellings with associated works (Reserved Matters) – at land north of Grange Road, Hugglescote, Coalville, Leics. LE67 2BQ.

Blaby District Mr C Patrick (c/o Agent: Dennis Pickering, ADM Surveyors Ltd, Suite 1, Rosehill, 165 Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4DX) – Demolition of existing commercial premises and erection of 9 dwellings – at land between Nos. 11 & 15 King Street, Whetstone, Leicester LE8 6LS. Mr F Harbot (c/o Agent: Kevin Walters, Walters Architects, Suite 2.21 St Martins House, 7 Peacock Lane, Leicester LE1 5PZ) – Erection of three-storey building of 3 twobed apartments to front of site and the conversion of the existing coach house located towards the rear of the site into 2 one-bed apartments – at 44 Park Road, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4EF.

Scheme for new supermarket and 14 homes in Great Glen A NEW Co-op store and 14 homes could be built in place of the existing supermarket and the shop next door in Great Glen.

A developer has filed plans with Harborough District Council for a development including a new and improved Co-op store in the village.

NEW PLANS to return a crumbling hotel to its former glory and transform the land around it into a care home and apartments have been revealed.

The proposals, by Peveril Homes Limited and Oakland Hotels Limited, are the first set of new plans for Ashby’s Royal Hotel in more than two years after concerns from campaigners had been raised about the size and impact of the original proposal.

If the scheme is approved, in addition to reopening the Royal Hotel the proposals would see the construction of a 30-apartment terrace block, a 45-capacity care home for the elderly, an office and cafe built on either side of the hotel, which has lain empty for almost four years.

The Royal Hotel has fallen into serious disrepair since closing in 2018.

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by Hazelton Homes (Midlands) Ltd, the developer is planning to first demolish a disused furniture warehouse in Church Street, as well as the existing Co-op store in Main Street, before building the new properties.

The plans state the development will have eight houses - four with three bedrooms and four with two bedrooms - plus six flats above a new ground floor Co-op.

Drivers will also have access to improved parking facilities, with the 15 existing spaces added to by an extra 24 normal spaces and three new disabled spaces.

David Wilson Homes’ Magnificent Seven Get Seal Of Approval

SEVEN OF Leicestershire housebuilder David Wilson Homes East Midlands’ Site Managers have won top national awards for the quality of homes being built at their housing development.

Among those recognised by the National House Building Council (NHBC) for their site management capabilities with a Seal of Excellence award were Tom Czerpak and Henry Patecki, placing them among the best in the UK. Also named as winners were Zoe Stothard and Nathan Mannion for their developments in Derbyshire, Craig Ison based in Staffordshire, in addition to Dane Mumford and John Brebner in Nottinghamshire.

Each Seal of Excellence award winner is now recognised as one of the top 140 housing site managers in the UK.

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Kooner (c/o Agent: Robert Powell, 4 Sunnyhill Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3NB) – Erection of three-storey building containing 5 residential flats, cycle store, bin storage area and car parking, to include the demolition of existing workshop/store – at 150C Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, Leicester LE3 3JT.

30 more landmarks added to list of Leicester’s ARCHITECTURAL ASSETS

BRICKS AND ROOF TILES are in short supply with demand outstripping supply against a backdrop of rising inflation, the Construction Leadership Council, CLC, has warned.

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Messrs A & P Robinson (c/o Agent: David Harding, 14 Piers Road, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8BN) – Demolition of existing dwellinghouse and erection of 2 dwellings with double garage - at ‘Ashleigh’, Merrylees Road, Thornton, Coalville, Leics. LE67 1AP. Statue Homes Ltd (c/o Agent: Martin Ladd, Housemartin Designs, The Carthouse, Charnells Court, Upperfields Farm, Main Street, Swepstone, Leics. LE67 2SG) – Erection of 9 single-storey holiday lodges with vehicle parking and associated works – at Kyngs Golf & Country Club, Station Road, Market Bosworth, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 0NP. Charles Anthony Estates (c/o Agent: Helen Prangley, Prangley Planning Ltd, 25 Paddock Close, Quorn, Loughborough, Leics. LE12 8BJ) – Demolition of garage and erection of 9 dwellings – on land adjacent to 69 Station Road, Bagworth, Coalville, Leics. LE67 1BJ.

AN Art Deco tea warehouse, a fragment of Roman wall and three red post boxes dating back over a century are among 30 buildings and structures added to a list of Leicester’s local landmarks.

Leicester City Council has included the diverse collection of new entries in its local heritage asset register – a list of structures and buildings that are deemed architecturally or historically important to the city.

The additions include Shaftesbury Hall, built in 1908 as the former Leicester Boys and Girls Institute by Lady Rolleston, on Holy Bones; and the Old Christian’s Meeting House, on Laburnum Road, which was originally built in the early 20thcentury as part of the development of the Humberstone Garden Suburb.

Also among the highlights are a former tea warehouse (pictured above) built in the Art Deco style in 1936 on Linden Street, in North Evington; a small section of Roman wall uncovered in 2005 during major development work on Junior Street, close to St Margaret’s Way; and, the site of a potential hill fort or hill slope enclosure which could date back to 800BC, located on Leicestershire Golf Course in Evington.

Other additions include the late 19th century St Barnabas School building, in North Evington; Glenfrith House, in Beaumont Leys, which dates back to the 1880s and was converted into Glenfrith Hospital when the NHS was founded in 1943; a locally rare example of a 1930s Leicester Co-operative Society Shop on Aylestone Road; and the Shree Mandata Samaj Sahayak Mandal Hindu Centre on Hartingdon Road.

Three traditional red post boxes have also joined the list – the oldest one, on Evington Lane, has been in use for over 120 years.

Mr Tim Payne (c/o Agent: Stuart Spiller, Stuarch, 21 Stoke Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0EA) – Creation of 2 self-contained apartments in lieu of the existing alternative education building – at 11A Lower Bond Street, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1QU.

Deputy city mayor and city council heritage champion Cllr Adam Clarke said: “The addition of these 30 new locally important buildings and structures to the list shows our continuing dedication to protecting the city’s architectural heritage.

Mr Steven Mason (c/o Agent: Zoe Massey, Hayward Architects Ltd, 19 Station Road, Hinckley, Leics.

LE10 1AW) – Conversion of bar/ nightclub into 7 studio apartments including the demolition of an area of flat roof to create a courtyard and the insertion of new stairs to upper floor, plus creation of a small retail unit to the front of the building at ground floor – at Sgt. Peppers, 23 Regent Street, Hinckley, Leics.

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“The local heritage asset register is an important way of recognising the buildings, places and other landmarks that are important to the people and history of Leicester. And with these new additions, it continues to reflect the rich and diverse architectural heritage that our city has to offer.”

All 30 new entries on the local list were considered by a panel made up of Cllr Clarke, local historian and chair of the Conservation Advisory Panel Richard Gill, and former chair of the Leicestershire and Rutland Society of Architects Nils Feldman.

Inclusion on the register does not offer the same level of protection as listed status. However, it does ensure the historical and architectural significance of the buildings and landmarks is taken into account when considering planning applications and development opportunities.

To afford the buildings and structures on the local list further protection, the city council has made a series of Article 4 Directions. This will mean that certain forms of development that could harm listed heritage assets will require planning permission. The new restrictions include controls on building demolition and smaller works, such as the removal of original windows, doors and other original architectural features.

Further details can be found at www.leicester.gov.uk/LocalList

Imports of bricks from the EU and globally are set to continue until three new UK brickmaking plants come on stream next year and in 2024. The new factories are predicted to boost UK annual capacity by about 150m bricks per year.

Aerated concrete blocks, steel lintels, manhole covers, plastic drainage products, sealants, coatings and paints are also hard to come by.

Lack of semi-conductors is constraining boiler supply at a time of high demand although the CLC said insufficient supplies were not due to chip shortages.

However, the product availability group said there were relatively good stocks of other prices and reported timber prices have fallen from their peak in May 2021.

Disruption forecast for global imports The Beijing Winter Olympics (4th-20th February) will mean 64 factories in northern Chinese cities will close to improve air quality. The CLC warns this will have a knock-on effect on the level of some products later in 2022.

Global shipping delays are expected to continue until the third quarter of 2022 due to China’s ‘zero’ policy over Covid. Seven out of the top ten container ports are in China and the CLC predicts the country will shut down some of their ports if there are any Covid outbreaks.

Rising energy costs and inflation is a concern for construction with forecasts predicting price increases of up to ten per cent for certain products. Office of National Statistics data showed the cost price index rising to 5.4 per cent in December, above city economists’ predictions of 5.2 per cent.

Expectations the Bank of England’s monetary policy committee when it meets early next month will increase the base rate by another 0.5 per cent are growing.

Bridging finance brokers Hank Zarihs Associates said development finance lenders were still offering construction loans and instant bridging finance at competitive rates.

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Builders’ Problems SOLVED Mr James Ottewell (c/o Agent: Tim Farley, Copesticks, 39 Tudor Hill, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6BE) – Residential development of up to 49 dwellings – at land off Spinney Drive and South of Brookside, Barlestone, Leics.

Mr Simon Manley (c/o Agent: Simon Cretney, Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Demolition of existing buildings and development of buildings accommodating one retail unit and 23 apartments – at 68 Wood Street, Earl Shilton, Leics. LE9 7ND.

Melton Borough Mr Stephen Ellis (c/o: 22 Oak Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics.

LE13 1BD) – New clubhouse to include public toilets, a bar, kitchen and a separate gym – at Melton Town FC, Burton Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics.

Harborough District Mr C Faircliffe (c/o Agent: Jason Hull, BRP Architects, 1 Millers Yard, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7PW) – Erection of 4 dwellings with associated garages and access road without complying with Condition 1 (Permitted Plans) of 20/01055/REM in respect of the road alignment and site layout, materials for Plot 1 and design of Plot 2 – at West End Farm, West End, Bitteswell, Leics. LE17 4SE. BHD Properties (c/o Agent: David Crosthwait, Lipton Plant Architects, Seatem House, 39 Moreland Street, London EC1V 8BB) – Erection of 8 dwellings (Revised Scheme) – at land adjacent to Broughton Hall Fencing, Mill Lane, Gilmorton, Leics.

Hazelton Homes (Midlands) Ltd (c/o Agent: Anna Myrna, Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Demolition of workshop, erection of 14 dwellings and erection of retail store – at 20-24 Church Road, Great Glen, Leics. LE8 9FE. Davidsons Developments (c/o Agent: Carl Stott, Nineteen47, Unit B, Ryedale House, 58-60 Piccadilly, York YO1 9NX) – Erection of 123 dwellings and associated highways, landscaping, public open space and pedestrian links (Revised Scheme) – at land south of Kettering Road, Market Harborough, Leics.

Battle of the forms!

PROBLEM:

I had an issue with a supplier over terms and conditions, and although this issue is now kind of sorted, I want to outline the issue in order that we do not make the same mistake again.

We are a contractor specialising in heating and ventilation, and the job we have an issue with is to do with a specialist supply.

About 12 months ago, we were invited to submit a price on a project in London. The project involved converting an old warehouse into apartments and part of our package involved in manufacturing heat recovery units.

These heat recovery units are bespoke, and in our tender documents the client had identified the manufacturer, and we obtained a price from them which was included in our overall tender to the employer. After the contract was awarded to us, we sent a purchase order to the manufacturer of the units. Our purchase orders include our standard terms and conditions.

The manufacturer subsequently came back, thanked us for the order and attached their own terms and conditions. I then wrote back to the manufacturer and said that we would not accept their terms and conditions, and that our terms and conditions would apply; I then heard nothing back from the manufacturer until they were about to deliver the first batch of the units, sending an invoice that applied for an amount, saying that until payment was forthcoming, the units would not be delivered.

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

I refused making payment pre-delivery, pointing out that out T&C’s were 30 days payment post the approved invoice. However, the manufacturer said that it was their T&C’s that prevailed, and would not budge. The units are now all delivered, but we had no choice but to make payment prior to delivery. Can you tell me who’s T&C’s prevail and what I should do next time?

RESPONSE: In legal circles, the situation you find yourself in is referred to as the ‘battle of the forms’ and is not unusual.

This is where Party A will give an order to Party B, and the order will have Party’s A’s terms and conditions. Party B will then decide that it does not like Party A’s T&C’s and will then go back to Party A attaching its own T&C’s.

This scenario would then continue, and the problem will be deciding which of the parties T&C’s prevail. In such circumstances, it will be the party’s T&C’s that was issued at the time of performance.

For example, if a painter issues his T&C’s (along with his price), and states that he will start work on 1 March, and the employer then ‘accepts’ the price, but with the order issues its own T&C’s, if the painter starts on site on 1 March but then on 3 March writes back to the employer saying that it is his T&C’s that prevail, it will be too late for the painter – by the painter’s conduct on 1 March, performance of the work commenced.

Getting back to your situation, it would have been your T&C’s that prevail over the manufacturer’s T&C’s. © Michael Gerard 2022 • The advice provided is intended to be of a general guide only and should not be viewed as providing a definitive legal analysis.

Land secured to deliver new Daventry neighbourhood with more than 1,000 homes A MAJOR new neighbourhood of up to 1,100 homes, a primary school and community & retail space is coming to Daventry, after the site was acquired by Spitfire Homes in partnership with Crest Nicholson.

Located on the western edge of Daventry, the 50-hectare development already has outline planning permission for up to 1,100 new homes, a quarter of which will be affordable. The scheme will also incorporate more than 20 hectares of public open space, a new primary school, nursery and community centre, alongside food and retail units.

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Davidsons Developments Ltd (c/o: Paul Slingsby, South Midlands Office, Rickyard Barn, Blisworth Hill Farm, Stoke Road, Blisworth NN7 3DB) – Erection of 315 dwellings and associated garages and parking (Reserved Matters) – at land to the west of Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leics.

Alec Welton (c/o: Archway House, Harborough Road, Lubenham, Leics.

LE16 9SZ) – Outline application for the erection of up to 8 sustainable and energy positive self-build/ custom build dwellings – at Archway House, Harborough Road, Lubenham, Leics. LE16 9SZ. Mr Bhachu (c/o Agent: James Evans, Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Conversion of existing outbuilding to one dwelling and erection of 2 dwellings – at 2 Harborough Road, Kibworth Harcourt, Leics. LE8 0JH. Kian Parmer (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects, Regent House, 7 Upper King Street, Leicester LE1 6XB) – Erection of 6 dwellings – at land corner of Station Road & London Road, Great Glen, Leics.

Platform Housing Group Ltd (c/o Agent: Adam Owen, Corporate Architecture Ltd, 1 Trimbush Way, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7XY) – Demolition of 7 garages and erection of 2 dwellings – at Open Space H46, Orchard Road, Lutterworth, Leics.

Platform Housing Group Ltd (c/o Agent: Adam Owen, Corporate Architecture Ltd, 1 Trimbush Way, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7XY) – Demolition of existing garages and erection of 6 apartments – at Garages G30, Ruperts Way, Great Glen, Leics.

Platform Housing Group Ltd (c/o Agent: Adam Owen, Corporate Architecture Ltd, 1 Trimbush Way, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7XY) – Demolition of six garages and erection of one two-storey building containing 2 one-bedroom apartments – at Garages G48, Thornton Crescent, Church Langton, Leics.

Platform Housing Group Ltd (c/o Agent: Adam Owen, Corporate Architecture Ltd, Venari House, 1 Trimbush Way, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7XY) – Demolition of nine garages and erection of 2 dwellings – at Garages G13, Laughton Road, Lubenham, Leics.

Brick-laying robot gets accreditation from NHBC A BRICK-LAYING robot has secured accreditation from housing warranty and insurance provider NHBC after more than a year of rigorous assessment.

Yorkshire-based Construction Automation created the Automatic Brick Laying Robot (ABLR) which can build external walls, laying all the bricks, blocks and mortar, while running on a track around the foundations of the building.

It has under assessment by the NHBC team for more than a year – undergoing rigorous testing and inspections of the robot in action.

The ‘NHBC Accepts’ accreditation means it can now be used in the construction of new homes covered by all NHBC warranty products subject to appropriate design and installation.

Richard Lankshear, Innovation Manager at NHBC said: “It has been an intensive, year-long endeavor both for our team and Construction Automation and involved an extremely rigorous process.

David Longbottom, Director at Construction Automation, said: “We have worked closely with NHBC over the last year and we are extremely proud to be the sole innovator in the Bricklaying Robot space to have achieved the NHBC Accepts approval.

“We hope that this will provide confidence in our product within the housebuilding Industry and are excited for what the future holds, and how we can lead the way to increase on-site productivity, guarantee quality, improve onsite health and safety and close the skills shortage gap within the Industry.”

Two sites coming soon HOWKINS & HARRISON will soon be launching a couple of development sites to the market (anticipated February 2022) • Site in Leicester (LE2) for 4 x 4 bed units (approximately 10,000 sq ft GEA) • Site in Rugby (CV23) for 10 converted units (approximately 11,400 sq ft GIA) • Other regional sites due to be released throughout 2022 To receive details at launch, please email your contact information to rugrural@ howkinsandharrison.co.uk

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Platform Housing Group Ltd (c/o Agent: Adam Owen, Corporate Architecture Ltd, Venari House, 1 Trimbush Way, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7XY) – Demolition of four garages and erection of 2 dwellings – at Garages G26, Elizabeth Close, Fleckney, Leics.

Mr Vicary (c/o Agent: Mr Riozzi, ADM Surveyors Ltd, Suite 1, Rosehill, 165 Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4DX) – Erection of 2 dwellings with associated car parking and landscaping – at 35 Butt Lane, Husbands Bosworth, Leics. LE17 6LN. RSJ New Homes Limited (c/o Agent: Mark Winklewski Associates, 4 Park Mews, Burnmill Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7JQ) – Erection of 6 dwellings and associated access (Variation of Condition 11) – at land adjacent to 41A Main Street, Medbourne, Leics.

City Council announces proposed investments for the year ahead

Multi-millionpound historic retail centre deal completed

A PACKAGE of wide-ranging investments in vital services and community facilities across Leicester has been set out in the city council’s draft capital spending programme for 2022.

A BOUTIQUE retail, leisure and business space in the grounds of a 15th century estate is facing an exciting future thanks to a major deal brokered by leading East Midlands commercial property consultant Innes England.

Work including refurbishing children’s homes, carrying out flood risk prevention measures and improving parking and public spaces in neighbourhoods across the city are due to be funded in the programme over the coming year.

The ongoing reductions in Government funding over the last decade mean the city council does not have the funds to finance all the work needed to meet the city’s needs.

The 2022/23 draft capital spending programme report includes projects to the value of £56m.

Capital works include works to buildings and roads. These are funded with grants paid to the council for capital spending and other one-off funding.

This funding is different to the revenue budget which is facing severe problems due to Government funding cuts.

Projects that are part of the draft capital programme include:

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£8.4million for Social Care and Education, of which £7.5m will be used on maintenance and improvements to school buildings, and £850,000 used to refurbish the city’s children’s homes.

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£11.3million is set aside for planning, development and transport schemes including community improvement works, road safety schemes, flood prevention works and maintaining the city’s roads.

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£5.4million for private sector housing, which includes work such as home repair loans, Disabled Facilities Grants to cover adaptations to homes, and also bringing empty homes back into use as much-needed housing.

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£0.6m to improve or create multi-use games areas in the city’s neighbourhoods, some of which have fallen into disrepair.

Rutland County Mr Kim Ng (c/o Agent: Martin Wilson, Thomas Wilson Architects, 23 Mill Street, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6EA) – First floor restaurant to be converted to 2 dwelling units with loft conversion over – at 7 Market Place, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DT.

Rugby Borough AT Contracting & Plant Hire (c/o Agent: Lance Wiggins, Lion Planning, 14 Woodhouse Road, Quorn, Leics. LE12 8ED) – Use of first floor of public house as letting bedrooms and erection of 3 dwellings in rear car park – at The Sarah Mansfield, Main Street, Willey, Warks. CV23 0SH. Ralston Properties Limited (c/o Agent: Richard Palmer, HB Architects, The Old Telephone Exchange, Albert Street, Rugby, Warks. CV21 2SA) – Ten bedroom care home with associated parking – at A One Social Club, Market Street, Rugby, Warks. CV21 3HG.

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Graham Hall-Watkins (c/o Agent: Daniel Clutterbuck, Harbur Design, 13 High Street, Finedon, Wellingborough, Northants. NN9 5JN) – Planning application for plot division and the erection of 2 new semi-detached dwellinghouses – at 142 Westfield Avenue, Rushden, Northants. NN10 9RB.

The draft programme also includes some schemes which involve investing now in facilities which will attract inward investment or generate more business. £1m will be spent on refurbishing Malcolm Arcade in the city’s Lanes, including a new roof and improvements to the floors, walls, staircase, lighting, doors and windows. The work is designed to help attract new businesses and customers.

Likewise, £850,000 is due to be invested in making retail and shopfront improvements in communities across the city, by providing grants for businesses to make changes which will help their businesses recover after the disruption caused by Covid-19. The work includes shop front grants, café seating grants and related works such as new paving, bollards, landscaping or roofing.

Other proposals include £7.3m set aside for the next phase of improvements to Leicester’s outdoor market.

Nestled in beautiful countryside just three miles from Leicester city centre, Stoughton Grange Rural Centre offers an inspirational and creative alternative environment to shop, work and relax in.

Home to a variety of businesses – including the renowned Cow and Plough public inn – the centre has grown substantially thanks to the work of Innes England since it was first instructed in 2016.

The consultants have overseen major site improvements to benefit current and new tenants, resulting in a fully tenanted site with a rental income that has more than tripled.

Now the team has successfully secured a multi million pound sale of the site on behalf of the Cooperative Group, which owned it for more than a century.

Matt Howson, Innes England director involved with property asset management and who oversaw the sale, explained: “When we took over the management in 2016, we had a clear remit with our client, the Co-operative Group, to really improve Stoughton Grange Rural Centre through pro-active asset management.

“The aim was to improve the tenant mix, increase the rent roll and ultimately have a fully tenanted and functional site.”

Just four of the 20 units were let when Innes England first became involved. Now, through Matt’s asset management and the client’s investment, the site is home to a mix of good quality tenants and has gone from strength to strength.

Matt added: “We have gone above and beyond all the targets that we set out to achieve in 2016 and the site now provides a great working environment for all our tenants and their visitors.”

During its 600-year history, the site has passed through royal hands and been privately owned. The remains of the original Stoughton Grange are nearby, having been bought as part of the estate by the Co-operative Wholesale Society Ltd – now the Co-operative Group – in 1919.

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COTTONS AUCTION

Former Care Home for sale in Erdington COTTONS are offering for sale BY AUCTION Slademere House, 374-376 Slade Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7LP. The property comprises two traditional rendered brick dwelling houses having replacement tile clad roofs and having been merged into one property. The property has previously been used as a 10 bedroom care home however may provide scope for alternative uses (Conversion to Flats, HMO or two separate dwelling houses, all subject to obtaining the correct planning permission).

For sale BY ONLINE AUCTION on Wednesday 16th February 2022 at 3pm. Guide Price: £550,000-£600,000 plus fees.

Visit www.cottons.co.uk or call Cottons on 0121 247 2233 to view.

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According to a trading update for the year ended 31 December 2021, full year revenues are expected to increase by 29% on 2020, to £409 million, which is in line with the level achieved in 2019.

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How to stop van thieves in their tracks Mr I Kavanagh (c/o Agent: Jonathan McDermott, Town Planning Experts, 14 St George’s Business Centre, St George’s Square, Portsmouth PO1 3EZ) – Demolition of former police station and construction of 6 dwellings with associated landscaping, parking and vehicular accesses to Shirley Road – at Police Station, North Street, Rushden, Northants. NN10 6BU. Mr & Mrs A Dickson (c/o Agent: Peter Wilmot, PW Architects, Firdale Stables, High Street, Morcott, Rutland LE15 9DN) – Change of use of agricultural buildings to dwellinghouses – at Land south east of Dusthill Road, Brigstock, Northants. NN14 3NG. JDP Property Developments Ltd (c/o Agent: Warren Burdett, WB Property Consultants Ltd, 1 Church View, Walgrave, Northampton NN6 9PQ) – Development of 4 warehouse units on undeveloped land – at Pike Road, Oakley Hay Industrial Estate, Corby, Northants. NN18 9QA.

South Derbyshire District Mr Kang (c/o Agent: Mr N Astle, 36A Queen Street, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, Derby DE11 9LZ) – Demolition of existing shop and erection of new two-storey building to accommodate 2 self-contained flats – at 160B Parliament Street, Newhall, Swadlincote, Derby DE11 0SG. Sahota (c/o Agent: Robert BaileyEnglish, Bailey English Studio, Unit 02, 74 Rugby Road, Hinckley, Leics.

LE10 0QD) – Erection of 3 dwellings with associated new access and landscaping – at land to the rear of 230 Station Road, Melbourne, Derby DE73 8BQ.

Rushcliffe Borough Mr Harry White (c/o: David Wilson Homes East Midlands, Forest Business Park, Bardon Hill, Leicestershire LE67 1GL) – Erection of 47 dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping – at land north of Rempstone Road, East Leake, Nottinghamshire.

A YORKSHIRE PLUMBER has come up with a patented idea of how to deter van thieves and protect the van and its valuable on-board assets. Michael Horsfall’s invention, Vanguardian, is a zonal based alarm system designed to stop theft before it even starts.

The heating engineer from Leeds spent more than two years developing the flexible, multi-point alarm system to protect everything from the roof racks down to the body of the van. It deters thieves by emitting a 110db alarm to stop them in their tracks.

With more than 30 years as a self-employed plumbing and heating engineer, Michael has had his fair share of van break-ins. That led him to question, how thieves were getting away with it and why there wasn’t an effective, affordable system available on the market to protect his van from damage and protect his stop tools from theft.

“I was eventually driven to looked at van crime from a completely different perspective, using my own experience,” explains Michael. “I recognised, for example, that an unalarmed pipe carrier drew the wrong kind of attention from thieves, so I initially designed Vanguardian as a unique affordable, security alarm to protect a pipe carrier to prevent copper pipe theft and then I developed the Zonal system of protection and progressed to effectively protecting the fabric of the vehicle from criminal damage and protecting the tools and assets on board.”

The all- round system prevents the first phase actions of thieves, door tampering, lock damage, panel piercing and door peeling. Vanguardian’s targeted protection system is remote controlled and is quick and easy to install, taking just five minutes, with no tools or drilling or wiring required. Once fitted, it works to protect the most commonly targeted at risk zones on a van, such as doors, locks and roof racks carrying ladders and pipe.

The device is designed to be seen on the exterior of the vehicle to provide at first a visible deterrent and is attached simply but securely with 3M waterproof highbond contact adhesive tape. Once the Vanguardian alarm is activated, any unauthorised attempted removal will trigger a two second, 110db alarm response. If contact continues within 10 seconds, the alarm will activate for 30 seconds before resetting itself, effectively providing its own self-defence against tampering. And alerting owners and those around when thieves are operating.

“Factory-fitted alarms or devices that fit inside the vehicle are either ineffective because they cannot be heard or they only work after the doors have been forced open and damage has been done, and tools at risk from a swift hand and gone,” explains Michael.

“The Vanguardian instead provides at first a visible deterrent that if ignored activates an alarm upon sensing first contact, before damage is done and before the doors are open. This gives van owners an early warning and motivates the thieves to move on or risk been confronted.”

The Vanguardian is available in two versions. The first is the dual alarm with two, independent alarm mechanisms. Once armed, they will sound an audible alert when sensing contact within its designated zonal area, such as on the rear doors or roof rack.

The second version of Vanguard is the twin alarm, which offers the same protection as the dual alarm, but with two independent single units protecting two separate zonal areas, such as the offside and near side doors.

The Vanguardian is available now. For more information, visit: www.vanguardian.co.uk

SDL AUCTION

Three Leicester HMOs for sale at the SDL Auction SDL Auctions are offering for sale BY AUCTION three HMOs in Leicester: 35 KIRBY ROAD, LEICESTER LE3 6BD Guide Price £220,000+ plus fees • Five bedroomed HMO property • Currently let for 20212022 academic year at £19,200 exclusive of bills per annum.

• Excellent investment opportunity • Within walking distance to bars, restaurants, De Montfort University and the Royal Infirmary Hospital 49 KIRBY ROAD, LEICESTER LE3 6BD Guide Price £220,000+ plus fees • Five bedroomed HMO property • Excellent investment opportunity • Currently let for 20212022 academic year at £19,200 exclusive of bills per annum.

• Within walking distance to bars, restaurants, De Montfort University and the Royal Infirmary Hospital 21 STRETTON ROAD, LEICESTER LE3 6BL Guide Price £200,000+ plus fees • Four / Five bedroomed HMO property • Fully compliant • Great location • Rental income of £16,704 per annum • Superb investment For Sale by ONLINE AUCTION on Thursday 24th February 2022 10.00am Visit www.sdlauctions.co.uk for details

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Leicestershire students have a go at housebuilding with David Wilson Homes Mr & Mrs J Kent (c/o Agent: David Granger Design Ltd, The Old Cottage Hospital, Leicester Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1DB) – Reserved Matters application ref 19/00412/OUT for demolition of existing buildings and construction of a residential scheme for 3 dwellings – at Chestnut Farm, Chestnut Lane, Barton in Fabis, Nottinghamshire.

Mr Steve Bell (c/o Agent: Christopher Lindley, rg+p, Waterloo House, 71 Princess Road West, Leicester LE1 6TR) – Demolition of existing building and the erection of a mixed used development including commercial uses, 37 one-bedroom apartments with below ground car parking and external landscaping – at 2 Bunny Lane, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5JW. Mr Wood (c/o Agent: Mr Storm, Storm Design, 35 Kirkham Drive, Toton, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 6HG) – Conversion of existing dwelling into 2 flats and construction of building to the rear to be used as independent residential accommodation – at 27 North Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7NG. Mr Ian Kershaw (c/o Agent: Mrs Tracy Longworth, Longworth Associates Ltd, 21 Cotgrave Lane, Tollerton, Nottingham NG12 4FX) – Erection of replacement outbuilding to house a squash court and swimming pool for the private use of the residents of Tollerton Hall – at land at Tollerton Hall, Unit 4, Tollerton Lane, Tollerton, Nottinghamshire NG12 4GQ. Mr Norman Davill (c/o Agent: Jonathan Protheroe, Oxalis Planning, Toll Bar House, Landmere Lane, Edwalton, Nottingham NG12 4DG) – Reserved Matters application ref 20/01002/OUT for first phase of residential development, construction of 6 dwellings and associated infrastructure – at land at Nicker Hill, Keyworth, Nottingham.

Mr Tom Betts (c/o Agent: Mrs Rebecca Pallett, Rebecca Pallett Architects, 42 Julian Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5AP) – Conversion of two barns to form 2 dwellings and conversion of a further barn to form a third dwelling with access, parking, landscaping and associated works – at land north east of Manor Farm, Lordship Lane, Orston, Nottinghamshire NG13 9NA.

A GROUP OF students in Enderby have been given handson experience of housebuilding at a special event hosted by David Wilson Homes at one of its Leicester developments.

Fourteen Year 11 students from Brockington College visited the New Lubbesthorpe development on Tweed Street to try their hand at a variety of practical skills, whilst learning the ins and outs of the construction industry from the experienced site team.

Those attending the ‘Have a Go Day’ were able to get a supervised taste of bricklaying whilst also learning about general site safety and the progress of a housing development with Zoe Stothard (Senior Site Manager) and Ben Derbyshire (Contracts Manager).

This visit, organised in partnership with Blaby District Council, was part of David Wilson Homes’ outreach within the communities in which it builds, involving local groups in its projects to provide educational and enjoyable opportunities on site.

Councillor Sharon Coe, Portfolio Holder for Health, Wellbeing, Community Engagement and Business Support, said: “We were delighted to work with David Wilson Homes to give Brockington students the chance to get handson experience of the construction sector. These opportunities are invaluable in highlighting the huge number of careers available in construction to young people.”

In addition to gaining an active experience with experts in the industry, the students were able to learn about the ins and outs of the construction industry at a vital part of their time at school; ahead of considering their own career paths.

Following the visit at New Lubbesthorpe, the developer also has plans in place to welcome a group of the college’s Year 9 students for another engaging experience in the New Year.

John Reddington, Managing Director at David Wilson Homes East Midlands, said: “Hosting events such as these allows us to include the local community in our projects with construction tutorials.

“We provide a range of enlightening experiences across our developments and we were delighted that the students from Brockington College were able to join us on this occasion.

“It’s an important time for the students as they look to plan their own careers ahead of university, apprenticeships or working life, and we’re pleased to have given them a taste of what construction involves.”

Zoe Stothard recently won her fifth consecutive Pride in the Job Quality award and a second Seal of Excellence award from the National House Building Council (NHBC). Such awards are among the highest accolades a Site Manager can achieve.

As a strong advocate for women in construction, Zoe’s insight was of great value to the female students in attendance from Brockington College.

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Howes Percival warns employers on ‘no jab, no sick pay’ policies LEADING law firm, Howes Percival, is warning employers considering stopping company sick pay for unvaccinated staff who need to isolate, to seek legal advice before instigating any changes.

Depending upon employees’ existing entitlement to company sick pay, a “no jab, no company sick pay” policy could amount to a breach of contract if staff have not been consulted over the change.

is discretionary, any such change could amount to a breach of contract if staff have not been consulted over the change.

Employees might even resign and claim constructive unfair dismissal.”

The warning follows a change in the government’s Covid selfisolation rules* which require different isolation periods depending on an individual’s vaccination status. People with COVID-19 can end their selfisolation after five full days, provided they test negative on day five and day six. Fully vaccinated individuals identified as a contact of someone with Covid should continue to take daily rapid lateral flow tests for seven days but are not legally required to self-isolate.

Unvaccinated contacts are legally required to self-isolate for the full 10-day period.

If a company intends to dismiss and re-engage staff if they do not accept a change to company sick pay entitlement, and there are 20 or more employees at any location or site, it could trigger the need to enter into collective consultation of 30 or 45 days depending upon the numbers involved.

In addition to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) - the minimum amount employers must pay - some employers offer company or contractual sick pay. The different isolation period rules mean that employers will potentially have to pay more to unvaccinated workers than vaccinated ones if they need to cover longer periods of sick leave.

Paula Bailey, Partner and employment law expert at Howes Percival commented, “Covidrelated staff absences have put some organisations under intense pressure, leading them to introduce new sick pay policies relating to staff required to self-isolate.

Previously, self-isolating employees were entitled to the business’s enhanced sick pay, (not just SSP) regardless of their vaccination status. However, the new policies state that unvaccinated employees (without mitigating circumstances) who have not tested positive for Covid but are forced to isolate because they have been in contact with someone who has, will only receive SSP in future.

“Unvaccinated staff may argue that reducing their sick pay is discriminatory, but if a business can prove that the policy is a proportionate means of ensuring they have adequate staff levels then this argument may not present an issue. Depending upon the existing entitlement to company sick pay and whether it

Before making any changes to their sick pay arrangements, employers should seek advice and to consider both the current position as set out by the Equality and Human Rights Commission and ACAS. Paula Bailey continued, “In recent weeks, we’ve seen several major companies, including IKEA, Ocado and Next, introducing new sick pay policies for staff needing to isolate due to Covid - removing or reducing the sick pay available to unvaccinated members of staff. Employers considering following suit will need to be able to objectively justify the proposed change and ensure they engage and communicate sensitively with their staff.

“There are various reasons why some people are unvaccinated - including medical conditions, religious belief, age and pregnancy, so a blanket ‘no jab, no company sick pay’ policy is inappropriate.

Taking individual circumstances into account will also help companies avoid costly discrimination claims.

“The implications of companies’ decisions to change sick pay terms for unvaccinated employees remain to be seen. It could be that these policies encourage employees to get vaccinated, which could reduce time-off for Covid-isolation in the long-term. However, some sceptics have suggested that the new policies may simply lead to employees hiding the fact that they have been in contact with a Covidpositive individual, to avoid only being paid SSP.”

For more information on employment law related issues visit: https://www. howespercival.com/services/ employment-and-hr/

City of London planners considering wooden skyscrapers ACCORDING to a report

by Ben Gartside in the Daily Telegraph, City of London planning chiefs are considering allowing wooden “plyscrapers” to be built as part of efforts to make the Square Mile more environmentally sustainable.

Such structures, which take advantage of advances in wood building technology to climb up to 280ft and 18 storeys, are popular in countries such as Norway, Sweden and Singapore but have struggled to win favour in Britain. However, planners at the City of London Corporation, the Square Mile’s local authority, are considering plans to relax rules to encourage highrises made from wood as developers seek to reduce their carbon footprints by moving away from concrete and steel structures.

Stuart Baillie, head of planning at estate agency Knight Frank, said: “The concept of a wooden skyscraper is a really interesting one, and it’s something we’re going to have to think seriously about if we want to significantly lower the carbon footprint of tall buildings in the future.

“In Australia, for example, buildings of 50 or 60 storeys are being built using this highly sustainable and cost-effective material, which begs the question: if there, why not here?”

COTTONS AUCTION

Mission Hall for sale in Cradley Heath COTTONS are offering for sale BY AUCTION the Macefields Mission Hall, Claremont Street, Cradley Heath, Sandwell B64 6HR. The property comprises a former Chapel with single storey side extension prominently located at the junction of Claremont Street and Sidaway Street, constructed circa. 1904, of traditional brick construction with a predominantly slate clad roof, having been extended to the rear to provide ancillary accommodation.

The property occupies a rectangular-shaped site, extending to an area of approximately 492 sq m (5,296 sq ft).is partly set back from the road behind a privately-walled lawned foregarden which may provide potential for offroad car parking. Total Net Area: 209.37 sq m (2,254 sq ft). Total Site Area: 423.72 sq m (4,561 sq ft) For sale BY ONLINE AUCTION on Wednesday 16th February 2022 at 3pm. Guide Price: £140,000-£160,000 plus fees.

Visit the website at www.cottons.co.uk or to arrange a viewing, call Cottons on 0121 247 2233.

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BSP Consulting appointed on hospitals framework EAST MIDLANDS-based civil and structural engineering firm BSP Consulting has been appointed to the Circle Health Group Professional Services Framework for the first time.

The company has been selected to provide civil and structural engineering services, along with transport and infrastructure consultancy.

This is the twentieth framework that BSP Consulting is currently on – either on its own or collectively with industry partners.

BSP Consulting director Paul Elphick said: “We are delighted to have secured a place on the Circle Health Group Professional Services Framework. BSP Consulting has extensive experience of working across the health sector.

“We are looking forward to building on our relationship with the Circle Health Group and supporting the group with its future development and investment plans to enhance its health and care facilities.”

One of the largest independent civil and structural engineering firms in the East Midlands, BSP Consulting has its headquarters in Nottingham and offices in Derby, Leicester and Sheffield.

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The MEAZOR laser measurer is available to purchase from the HOZO Design website for $159.20/£121 using MEAZOR20 discount code and on Amazon for $179. Amazon UK is expected to stock from the end of February.

With a sleek, compact and attractive design with a durable aluminumalloyed frame, the MEAZOR has been exquisitely engineered to fit seamlessly into creative lifestyles, and is currently the smallest 2D laser room scanner in the world.

Whilst the device is ideal for creative professionals, designers and architects, MEAZOR has also been meticulously designed to be used in everyday life, to make measuring easier and more enjoyable for all. The 184 PPI tempered glass touch screen and 4096 grade magnetic encoder are built to last, providing high-grade durability and stability for rolling function. The 650mAh battery also supports up to 30 days of wireless use on a single charge and supports USB-C charging.

The MEAZOR boasts an incredible array of impressive features and is truly the first of its kind. A unique 2D floor scanning capability enables users to perform precise measuring for high-end floorplans in seconds, as the device can simply be rotated 360°. The built-in rolling measurer ensures that every last detail is measured precisely, from straight edges, to detailed arcs using the curve scanning function. It also has the ability to convert metric and imperial units, and even customised scales.

The laser distance measurer records reliable measurements of up to 25 metres/80 feet, putting MEAZOR leagues above conventional laser measurement devices. Additional features include a built-in bubble level, protractor, curve scanner and pro laser.

With MEAZOR’s intuitive smartphone app, users can connect their smartphone via Bluetooth and can import designs, draw and edit plans, share and export 4 different types of CAD files seamlessly. The app also boasts an impressive space and dimension calculation feature, and is available to download from the App Store and the Google Play Store.

DELIGHTED: BSP Consulting Director Paul Elphick

It is currently providing civil and structural engineering services on two projects for Circle Health Group at The Park Hospital, Nottingham and The Beardwood Hospital, Blackburn. The Nottingham scheme involves sub-structure design work for a new glazed entrance and a new modular theatre, which will provide precision cancer surgery, while the Blackburn contract includes sub-structure work for a new modular unit and new areas of car parking.

Circle Health Group is an award-winning healthcare provider operating Britain’s largest network of independent hospitals. The new Professional Services Framework runs for three years.

Paul Elphick added: “BSP Consulting has a very healthy pipeline of work across all sectors from education and health through to housing and commercial. This latest framework appointment, along with the others that BSP has secured, is good news for the company as we move into 2022 and beyond.”

BSP is an award-winning firm that operates across the UK, offering civil engineering, structural engineering, transport engineering, geotechnical and environmental engineering. BSP works across all sectors including housing, student accommodation, commercial, industrial, health, education, senior living, retail and heritage.

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Chartered Surveyors King Jenny Occleshaw voted Midlands chair of key industry association West update their look A SENIOR associate at a

KING WEST is excited to unveil its new-look branding to kick off 2022, heralding a period of growth and expansion for the company.

Stamford and Market Harboroughbased chartered surveyor King West has undergone a rebrand this month. A new logo with a modern twist on the existing brand colours has been designed and has already been rolled out digitally across the company, with signage and shop frontage updates to be installed shortly. The rebrand signifies King West’s commitment to moving forward while reflecting the traditional heritage of the company.

King West’s new look follows a strong year of business growth in 2021, which saw two new Directors recruited to expand the Rural and Development Land teams. Ben Ainscough joined in March to head up King West’s Rural Department, followed in November by senior Development Land industry professional James Youatt who is driving an expansion of land development services. Lyndon Johnson joined the company as a Residential Agent, while Catherine Jones was appointed as a Country House Assistant. Helen Greaves, who has been at King West since 2018, was promoted to Business Manager.

Tom Wilson, Director at King West, explained the motivation behind developing the new brand identity for the long-running company: “King West will always maintain our core values, and in acknowledging those we felt the time was right to signify where the company has progressed to since its launch in 1998 and ensure the brand fully reflects our vision for the future.

“With help from design professionals, we have created fresh imagery which balances the heritage, status and prestige of King West with our ambition to appeal to modern markets. It’s a crucial time for the business as we continue to grow in size and cultivate our regional and national presence through our highly-experienced team. We will continue to drive further growth for King West in 2022 and beyond.”

View the new branding on King West’s website at https://kingwest.co.uk/

property consultancy has been voted Midland’s chair of a key pipeline industry association.

Jenny Occleshaw, of Fisher German, has become the Midlands chair of the Pipeline Industries Guild (PIG), the only association worldwide to cater directly for the needs of the pipeline industry.

She was voted in at the association’s regional AGM, succeeding Rachel Bridge, also of Fisher German.

Jenny joined Midlands PIG in November 2015 as part of its Professional Development Network Jenny Occleshaw (PDN) for young professionals, becoming chair in 2019, before moving up to the main branch committee in 2020 as deputy chair and secretary.

She is set to focus on sustainability and achieving net zero during her tenure as chair, looking at how innovation, new technologies and sharing best practice can help achieve sustainability across the pipeline industry.

Jenny is an integral part of the infrastructure and sustainable energy planning team at Fisher German, and is based at the firm’s Ashby office, providing planning advice to corporate and private clients working in water, waste, gas, electricity and sustainable energy.

She said: “I am very pleased to be voted in as chair at what is an extremely exciting time for the industry.

“Fisher German has a strong connection with the Guild, with Rachel as outgoing Midlands Chair, planner Antonia Wyatt as the current PDN chair, and a number of PIG members across the firm.

“The Guild is a fantastic platform for sharing knowledge, and I will be facilitating events and networking opportunities to ensure members can share ideas and best practice across their different disciplines.

“I am really looking forward to my new role and collaborating with members as we all work towards the same sustainability goals.”

“As we look forward to the net zero targets there needs to be a shift towards new ways of working in the pipeline industry to ensure there is sustainability throughout the supply chain and at every stage of a development.”

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Leicestershire BUILDER Magazine • FEBRUARY 2022 • Tel: 01530 244069 • EMAIL: INFO@BUILDERMAGAZINES.CO.UK

Large swathe of councils still failing to meet housing needs NEARLY A THIRD of England’s local authorities failed to meet their housing delivery targets last year, according to government figures.

Out of 321 local councils 93 failed to hit their targets, 29 per cent - a modest improvement on 2020 figures where 34 per cent failed.

Head of housing and planning policy at the National Federation of Builders Rico Wojtulewicz said: “The problem is there are no real consequences for not meeting the targets. If you are constrained by the green belt, then the government will let you off.”

Planning consultancy Litchfields noted the authorities who failed the most couldn’t show an up-todate five-year housing land supply making it unlikely they would hit their targets. It added that about half were constrained by green belt designation requiring ‘very special circumstances’ to justify a new housing development.

Councils in the north outperform the south Local authorities in the north and the midlands tended to perform better than those in the southeast. Councils who met less than 50 per cent of their targets two years running include Basildon, Castle Point, Epsom & Ewell, Havering, Kensington & Chelsea and Southend-on-Sea. Property finance intermediary Hank Zarihs Associates said development finance lenders wanted local authorities who were behind on their targets to make extra efforts to provide greater access to SME housebuilders.

Councils who are under 75 per cent of hitting their targets must favour sustainable development and those under 85 per cent must have a 20 per cent buffer on their housing land supply. Councils who have delivered under 95 per cent of their target must produce an action plan showing how they are going to boost delivery.

The housing delivery targets were introduced in 2018 as a way of putting pressure on local councils to build more new homes and help the government meet its goal of 300,000 new homes a year by the mid-2020s.

The Construction Products Association forecasts growth of three per cent this year and next in private housing building compared with 17 per cent in 2021. Repair, maintenance and improvement output is predicted to remain flat due to rising costs in contrast to last year which saw a 17 per cent growth.

Two new appointments at Blueprint Interiors SPECIALIST workplace strategy consultants and commercial office interior fit-out specialists Blueprint Interiors has boosted its back office support following the appointment of Melanie Swift as a project administrator and Rachel Preston as an accounts administrator.

Rachel, who lives in Swannington, Leicestershire has worked in accounts since leaving school and will be responsible for assisting Operations Director Rachel Biddles. She will be responsible for maintaining and recording the company’s financial transactions including accounts (L-R) Melanie Swift and Rachel Preston payable, accounts receivable, VAT returns and all other general accounting duties.

Melanie lives in Coalville and has previous administrative experience working in similar roles for a bicycle manufacturer, a post office and as a medical secretary for a GP Surgery. Melanie will be responsible for the day to day admin duties including assisting with furniture quotes, working with the contracts managers and managing the ISO audits and accreditations process. She will greet people on the telephone and any visitors to WorkLife Central the company’s HQ in Ashby de la Zouch.

Commenting on her new role Rachel said, “The team have been so welcoming and the company has such a great work ethic and culture. It is such a relaxed, friendly environment and I am super excited to be part of the team.”

Melanie added, “I have a personal interest in interior design and attention to detail and thought the workplace atmosphere was very appealing and refreshing.”

In her spare time Rachel enjoys house renovations and spending time outdoors with her children, two border collies, and their menagerie of ducks and chickens. Melanie belongs to two local amateur dramatic societies who perform musicals at Loughborough Town Hall. She also enjoys running and has taken part in several Race for Life’s as well as completed the Great North Run Half Marathon in aid of Cancer Research.

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Have your say on regeneration plans for site of former schools PEOPLE WHO live and work in the Eyres Monsell area of Leicester are being asked for their views on plans to redevelop the site of two former schools for new housing.

Leicester City Council has been awarded £360,000 of government funding from the One Public Estate (OPE) programme. This will help fund the proposed demolition of the disused Newry and Southfield school buildings and prepare the site for much-needed new homes.

Both school buildings have been vacant for over a decade and are now derelict.

The city council is working to clear the site ahead of redevelopment with demolition work likely to being in autumn 2022.

Alongside this, the city council has appointed architecture practice Levitate to help develop an outline masterplan for the redevelopment of the three-acre site, located between Southfields Drive and The Newry.

Local residents and businesses are being invited to give their views on the initial proposals to redevelop the site for new council housing.

The proposals include a mixture of flats and family homes with private gardens, in addition to improvements to the existing through route for pedestrians and cyclists linking The Newry and Southfields Drive.

The masterplan currently proposes between 50 and 60 new homes for the site, with the final number to be confirmed at the planning stage. The buildings will be designed to high eco-standards as part of Leicester City Council’s response to the climate emergency.

City Mayor Peter Soulsby said: “We are committed to investing in local neighbourhoods and estates across the city. The redevelopment of the vacant and disused Newry and Southfield school sites presents a valuable opportunity to make lasting and ambitious improvements to this neighbourhood and help address the huge need for new council homes in the city.

“Work is still at a very early stage and we want to involve the local community to help us develop an agreed vision and masterplan for how we can bring this derelict site back into use in a way that will bring real benefits to the local area.

Over 2,000 letters are to be delivered to homes and businesses in the local area inviting people to comment on the initial proposals.

People can also find out more and complete an online survey at my.engaged.space/southfieldandnewry Closing date for comments is Sunday 13 February.

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Morris Homes agreed as development partner for latest phase at Ashton Green A HOUSING developer has been appointed to deliver the next phase of building at a landmark regeneration site in the north of Leicester.

Leicester City Council has selected Morris Homes as its development partner for the next parcel of housing development at Ashton Green – a major project to create a new neighbourhood of up to 3,000 homes, along with community facilities, green space and retail.

Morris Homes is one of the largest independently-owned house builders in the country and will deliver a new village centre with around 380 new homes, including 114 affordable homes, a supermarket, some smaller shops and attractive open space.

The city council has agreed to sell to Morris Homes 46-acres of land across two plots bordering Ashton Green Road.

This will be the third parcel of land developed for new housing at Ashton Green. Morris Homes was also the council’s development partner for the first phase of building, completing the construction of 100 new homes in late 2020. All these homes are now occupied.

Morris Homes aim to secure planning approval next year and will begin work on site in 2023, with the first of the new homes expected to be completed later that year.Leicester City Council is the principal landowner and promoter of the Ashton Green development. It has already delivered substantial highway infrastructure improvements including new walking and cycling routes, traffic calming measures, new bus facilities at Beaumont Shopping Centre and major road building schemes.

Most recently, the city council led on the delivery of a series of new spine roads to help unlock a further 40 hectares of future housing development land at Ashton Green, backed by £10million of government funding from Homes England. Construction of another 307 houses is already underway

by Tilia Homes, which began work earlier this year.

Some 3,000 new homes are planned in total as part of the overall development of Ashton Green, and it is expected that 30 per cent of these will be affordable homes for rent or shared ownership.

Developer hopes to build 50-home estate on field in Shepshed GODWIN DEVELOPMENTS (GC No.37 Limited) has submitted an application for outline planning permission to build 50 homes on land south of Ashby Road Central, in Shepshed.

The land is currently an open field, located on a main route into Shepshed, west of the Junction 23 on the M1, next to an established residential area in Crowson Close. The site is allocated for housing in the emerging Charnwood Borough Council Local Plan.

The “high quality” homes would be predominantly two storeys, keeping in line with the rest of the area, said the developer.

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