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Rutland farm buildings for conversion to 4 dwellings
MURRAY Estate Agents are offering for sale a range of stone farm buildings with full planning permission for conversion into four residential dwellings. The buildings - Shacklewell Lodge Farm Barns, Stamford Road, Empingham, Rutland LE15 8QQ - were originally built by the Ancaster family and were part of the Normanton Park Estate. The barns have been used for agricultural purposes by the existing farming family for many years. The barns, which extend to approximately 10,000 sq.feet in area, are being offered for sale as a whole by Private Treaty. Price on application. For more information, contact Scott Murray at Murrays on 01572 755555 (Ext 4) or email: scott@murray.co.uk
LOROS Hospice announce plans for a £6 million expansion LOROS Hospice will be significantly developing its facilities next summer after being granted planning permission to extend its building. The two Phase project will cost an estimated £6 million. Phase 1 will, first and foremost, see the size and quality of the Hospice’s Day Therapy and Outpatients facilities being improved, which will allow more than an additional 250 patients each year to visit on a regular basis and enhance their experience. Phase 2 will be the building of a state-of-the-art Clinical Skills Training Centre, which will ensure that LOROS continues to be a leading voice and positive influence in end of life care and education. LOROS CEO John Knight said: “Like any progressive organisation LOROS needs to remain responsive to the changing needs of the community that it was established to serve. “Under the plans, we will create more space and bespoke facilities for our day therapy and lymphoedema services. “In our new clinical skills training centre we’ll pass on to health and social care professionals our expertise in end of life care, promoting excellence and improving the experience of patients, their families and carers outside of our Hospice.” It is anticipated that Phase 1 of the project will take around one year to complete with work starting by early summer. Phase 2, the new stand-alone Clinical Skills Centre, is estimated to take a further year to complete, making the total project time from now to completion, approximately 2.5 years. Funding from the project will come from two large historic legacies, the sale of Manor Croft – the previous LOROS day care building, located in the city – and a recent generous donation, as well as funds that have been carefully reserved over time for this very exciting development.
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Community groups get crafty at homebuilder’s mosaic making session
COMMUNITY groups around David Wilson Homes’ new development The Millstones have been getting crafty during a ‘make and take’ mosaic session put on by the homebuilder. During the session members of the Queniborough Women’s Institute, the Friendship Group and the local art group were shown a presentation about the current development at The Millstones which will include an art installation, and the session proved a valuable opportunity to gain feedback on the potential ways in which mosaics could be used within the creation. Attendees also experimented with making their own mosaic coasters to take home, using a mix of glass tiles, vintage porcelain and buttons. The session was led by award-winning mosaic artist Julie Vernon. She said: “It was lovely to work with the community and introduce them to the craft of mosaic. Some great results were produced during the mosaic taster workshop and it was really interesting to see everyone’s designs taking shape from the same starting point.” Steve Smith, Sales Director at David Wilson Homes East Midlands, said: “This is the first session of its kind that we have put on and given the success today, it’s definitely something we’d consider doing again. The feedback we have gained has been invaluable. “We’re keen to involve the local community in every step of the homebuilding process at The Millstones and initiatives like this allow members of the community to come together and be a part of the project.”
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Substantial building plot in Halstead
SHOULER & Son Estate Agents are offering for sale a 1.1 acre building plot with planning permission for a highly individual 6-bedroom stone-built country home with over 6,000 square feet of living accommodation spread over three floors. The plot - at Bankside, Oakham Road, Halstead, Leics. LE7 9DJ - is situated amongst the beautiful rolling East Leicestershire countryside, not far from the Rutland border. The proposed dwelling will stand well back from the road behind an avenue of trees flanking the driveway. The plot is screened by natural hedging and post & rail fencing to the front. There are outstanding views over countryside to the front, side and rear. Planning permission was granted by Harborough District Council on 6th October 2014 (ref: 14/01106/OUT) for the erection of a replacement dwelling, followed by Approval of Reserved Matters on 8th June 2015 (ref: 15/00498/REM). The asking price is £565,000. For more information, or to arrange a viewing of the site, contact Shoulers on 01664 410166 or email: housesales@shoulers.co.uk
Potential plot in Barwell SCRIVINS & CO Estate Agents are offering for sale a potential building plot adjacent to 148 Kirkby Road, Barwell, Leicestershire. The land has a frontage of 6 metres and a depth of 60 metres and is considered suitable for a three-bed detached house. The asking price is £75,000, and there is no chain. For more information, contact Scrivins & Co on 01455 890480 or email: estateagents@scrivins.co.uk
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RICS annual housing market forecast
East Midlands House prices to increase by 4% in 2016 • • • •
Supply shortfall to continue pushing prices higher - prices to increase by 4% Cost of renting to grow by 2.5% Transactions to edge up to between 1.25 and 1.3 million (from 1.22 million in 2015) Government initiatives holdout the prospect of a further material uplift in the development pipeline
HOUSE PRICES in the East Midlands will see an average increase of 4% over the course of next year, according to the RICS housing forecast for 2016. The East Midlands see a modest price rise for 2016 compared to other regions. Nationally house prices are predicted to rise across the whole of the UK in 2016, East Anglia is continuing the trend seen in that region during 2015 with the highest predicted rise at 8%. Meanwhile, the North East is likely to see more modest price rises with our predicted increase for 2016 at 3%. The strongest areas of the UK for transaction levels are likely to continue trends seen in 2015, with the North East, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland outpacing the rest of the UK. Although housing has climbed the policy agenda, with supply issues dominating the private housing market the RICS forecast suggests that the likely increase in prices in 2016 will outstrip any rise in household income. Simon Rubinsohn, RICS Chief Economist, commented: “Housing has clearly leapt up the
government’s agenda but despite the raft of initiatives announced over the past year, the lags involved in development mean that prices, and for that matter rents, are likely to rise further over the next twelve months. Lack of stock will continue to be the principal driver of this trend but the likely persistence of cheap money will compound it for the time being. “Looking further out, there is some justification for taking a more optimistic view of new build with significant incentives being put in place to deliver starter homes. While this may not on its own stem the upward trend in house prices, it could help to slow the rate of growth to something closer to the probable rise in household incomes. “Critically our principal concern with the measures announced by the government is that they are overly focused on promoting home ownership at the expense of other tenures. Discouraging Buy to Let could see private rents take even more of the strain if institutional investment doesn’t increase significantly, particularly given the likely reduced flows of social rent property going forward.”
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Offices with potential for change of use INNES ENGLAND are offering for sale a substantial office building, three and four storeys in design, and constructed in brick under a mix of roof structures. The property - at 22-28 Princess Road West, Leicester LE1 6TP - provides a useful mixture of open plan and more cellular office areas, together with kitchen and wc facilities. Each floor is served by a 450kg lift. There is also a substantial basement providing stores and ancillary accommodation. The total net internal floor area is 13,657 sq feet. To the rear of the property is a surfaced car park providing tandem parking for some 15 vehicles. The premises have planning consent for offices but may be suitable for residential purposes, subject to planning consent being granted. Interested parties are requested to speak with Leicester City Council on 0116 454 1000 in this regard. The purchase price for the freehold is £1,200,000 and VAT may be applicable. For more information, including floor plans, contact Peter Doleman at Innes England on 0116 255 5455 or email pdoleman@innes-england.com
Single building plot in Melton: £84,500 SHOULER & Son Estate Agents are offering for sale a single building plot with full planning permission for an open plan designed contemporary detached house on the edge of Melton Mowbray. The plot - adjacent to 1 Leicester Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0DB - currently forms part of the driveway and garden to No 1 Leicester Road, and will have a right of access over the entrance driveway to the existing house. The guide price is £84,500 For further information, or to arrange a viewing (strictly by prior arrangement), contact Shoulers on 01664 410166 or email: housesales@ shoulers.co.uk
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Shepshed development site: £410k guide SHOULER & Son Estate Agents are offering for sale a level residential development site of approximately half an acre with full planning permission (ref: P/13/2009/2) for 3 detached houses with double garages. The site is situated on the edge of Shepshed, at the end of an unadopted lane off Brick Kiln Lane. Planning permission (ref: P/13/2009/2) was granted on 9th May 2014 by Charnwood Borough Council for the erection of 3 detached houses with double garages. The guide price is £410,000. For more information, or to arrange a viewing appointment, contact Shoulers on 01664 410166 or email: housesales@shoulers.co.uk
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New homes to meet the needs of Loughborough’s ageing population
Building land for 8 dwellings in Hugglescote
CONSTRUCTION work has begun on an Extra Care development in Loughborough which will combine independent housing with 24 hour access to a team of on-site care professionals to improve quality of life for older people in the community. The £13.5m scheme is being built by developer Westleigh in partnership with social housing and care provider emh group and Charnwood Borough Council. It will include 62 one- and twobedroom apartments as well as a range of communal areas and facilities. The scheme is intended for people aged 55 and over who need at least three-and-a-half hours of care and support each week, enabling them to live independently within their community. It comes on the back of a national drive to integrate housing, health and care to better meet the needs of an ageing population. The spacious apartments are being built to Lifetime Homes standard which means they can be adapted to residents’ changing needs. The design also includes a generous amount of communal space, including an arts and crafts room and a café which will be open to the wider community. In addition to the extra care scheme 10 bungalows for older people will be provided and 24 homes for families will be provided in 2 and 3 bedroom form, 20 of these homes will be for affordable rent and 14 homes for shared ownership.
LOUGHBOROUGH EXTRA CARE DEVELOPMENT: From left, Ian Jones of Westleigh with Chan Kataria and Jim Patman of emh group Building work got underway last month and all work is expected to be completed by March 2017. Local labour is being used for the project and Westleigh is using its own sustainable timber frame system called Westframe, which is a highly energy efficient product to construct the scheme. Ian Jones, Business Development Director at Westleigh, commented, “We are very proud to be working with emh on this innovative and important project as there is a shortage of this kind of accommodation in the county.” Chan Kataria, Chief Executive of emh group, said: “People’s aspirations for the kind of homes that they want to live in during older age have changed. Unfortunately, housing that caters for this age group has remained fairly static and we now have many outdated, inappropriate housing schemes in the region that older people just don’t want to live in. “This development will go a long way towards meeting those aspirations. It is an exemplary partnership project that will integrate housing, health and care to improve the quality of life for people over 55; a place where people will want to live, where residents can maintain their independence, safe in the knowledge that help is available if and when they need it.”
SINCLAIR Estate Agents are offering for sale a 2.38 acre parcel of land with outline planning permission for 8 dwellings. The land - at 115 Station Road, Hugglescote, Leicestershire LE67 2GB - comprises 1.1 acres of building land, together with a paddock of 1.28 acres, in a delightful sylvan setting. The asking price is £550,000. For further details, or to arrange a viewing, contact Sinclairs on 01530 838338 or visit www.sinclairestateagents.co.uk
Section 106 Agreement finalised
Bloor Homes secures outline planning permission for 160 homes in Anstey BLOOR HOMES has secured outline planning permission to build up to 160 new homes in Anstey. The developer submitted plans to Charnwood Borough Council for the development in March 2014 and the application went before the planning committee in November of the same year. Councillors voted to approve the scheme, subject to the completion of a Section 106 agreement, which has now been signed by the council, the developer and the landowners, and will see funding of around £1.37 million provided for local services and infrastructure improvements. Bloor is now preparing to submit a reserved matters application in order to secure full planning permission for the development, which will see 160 new homes being built on land to the west of Cropston Road at the North Eastern edge of the village. The development will also include two children’s play areas and a junior sports pitch, with around two thirds of the 15-hectare site being retained as green open space.
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Builders’ Problems SOLVED
Deduction of monies Problem: I am the Managing Director of a small roofing company and would appreciate some advice in relation to a debt we have at the moment.
Response: Hello Roger. I am unaware of the terms and conditions that exist between you and the main contractor, although you will have a few options as to how you can proceed in attempting to settle the dispute.
We provided 2 quotations to a main contractor. One quote for roofing works and one quote for jet washing the existing brickwork and repainting the building externally. We received an order for each of our quotations, subsequently carried out the works and then submitted separate applications / invoices for payment. At 30 days we chased the monies at which point the main contractor said it was not happy with the works. We subsequently got an independent specialist and he confirmed that there was little we could do to remove the naturally occurring stains that were present on the brickwork. We then tried a new method at great cost to ourselves and it did improve the look of the building. The end client went round and agreed. So now after several more weeks of us pestering for payment, the main contractor has said it is deducting £4,000 from the cleaning and painting invoice because it said that the end result of the cleaning is not what we promised. Our quotation did not say anywhere that we would get the building spotless – in fact we were asked to do the jet washing at the last minute, as after all, we are a roofing company! Once the monies are received, I plan to take the outstanding balance to the small claims court. How do I word the letter before action? The main contractor did not let us know whatsoever in writing or email until the day our accountant called to chase the funds. Any help would be appreciated.
Firstly, you have the option of referring the matter to adjudication, even if your contract with the main contractor does not include adjudication, because, being a construction contract, the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, as amended by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (“Construction Act”), will be implied into the contract which allows you the right to refer any dispute or difference you may have to adjudication. However, the amount in dispute will probably not make adjudication attractive as you will need to make an application to a recognised ANB (adjudicator nominating body), which will include a non-recoverable application fee, plus no matter how good you may think your case is, if you are unsuccessful you will be responsible for paying the adjudicator’s fees and expenses. If you decide against adjudication, you will then need to see whether the contract refers to arbitration [in lieu of litigation] as a method of resolving disputes and if so, whether arbitration is mandatory. If there is no arbitration clause or arbitration is not mandatory, litigating the dispute will be another option. However, whether it is arbitration or litigation, before issuing a Notice of Arbitration or a Claim Form, you will need to draft and send to the main contractor a Letter of Claim. A Letter of Claim is a requirement under the Civil Procedure Rules Pre-Action Protocol [for construction and engineering disputes], and sets out a claimant’s case. I suggest that you refer to the government justice website at justice.gov.uk/courts /procedure-rules/civil/protocol where you will find the list of protocols all of which will detail precisely what a Letter of Claim should include. By following the Protocol, including drafting a persuasive Letter of Claim, there is a good chance that the matter can be settled prior to issuing any formal proceedings and thus avoiding incurring costs. The chances of settling during the Protocol is further enhanced by the Protocol requirement at paragraph 5 insofar that “the parties should normally meet”, the aim of which is to allow the parties to explore if the issues in contention can be resolved without recourse to litigation. © Michael P. Gerard The advice provided is intended to be of a general guide only and should not be viewed as providing a definitive legal analysis.
Roger, Cosby
Michael P. Gerard Author background Michael is a Solicitor, Chartered Builder, Registered Construction Adjudicator & Accredited Expert in quantum and planning matters. He is Managing Director of Michael Gerard & Co., and a Partner with Cato Solicitors.
Three acre site
Cadeby site for 8 large homes ALEXANDERS Estate Agents are offering for sale a rare three-acre development site with full planning permission for 8 large homes. The development site - at Sutton Lane, Cadeby, CV13 0AR - is set in open countryside just outside Cadeby and approximately two miles from Market Bosworth. The proposed development has a total built area extending to approximately 19,000 sq.feet in 8 units of single, two and three storey designs. The property has a planning consent under reference number 15/00416/FUL. The site has a former agricultural use as a chicken farm but over the last ten years has had a commercial use for the grading and storage of reclaimed material. The site is ‘clean’ and has no contamination issues. Viewing on the site is strictly by appointment through Alexanders. Please do not attempt to view alone as the site is heavily guarded by Alsatians and video surveillance. Offers in excess of £2,000,000 are invited. For more information, contact Alexanders on 01509 861222 or email: lbrsales@ alexanders-estates.com
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Development opportunity in Burton on the Wolds
ANDREW GRANGER & CO Estate Agents are offering for sale a rare development opportunity comprising a substantial detached house with plans to convert into 2 dwellings plus a range of brick built barns with planning consent to convert into 4 dwellings. The 0.787 acre site - at Seymour Road, Burton on the Wolds, Leicestershire - is surrounded by unspoilt open countryside. The asking price is £1,000,000. For further information, or to arrange a viewing appointment, contact David Woodfield at Andrew Granger & Co on 01509 235534 or email: david.woodfield@andrewgranger.co.uk
A third of construction firms are turned off by taking on apprentices, warns FMB A THIRD of small construction firms are being put off from taking on apprentices because of the bureaucracy involved, according to a new research report “Defusing the skills time bomb” published by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “The construction industry is in the midst of a skills crisis which can only be solved if more employers take on apprentices. The Government wants to deliver three million apprentices over the next five years and this new report sheds some light on how this can be achieved. Our research shows that 94% of small construction firms want to train apprentices but a third are being turned off by a number of serious “fear factors”. These include the cost of employing and training an apprentice and major concerns regarding the complexity of the process.” Berry continued: “There is strong evidence to show that small construction firms need better information and that if they were more aware of the support that’s available, a great number would train apprentices. Just under 80% of non-recruiters are not aware of one of the most important apprenticeship grants available to them and just over 75% say knowledge of financial support would make them more likely to take on apprentices.” Berry concluded: “Given that two-thirds of all construction apprentices are trained by SMEs, it is critical that the Government does everything in its power to remove any barriers that might be stopping these companies from training. Looking ahead, the Government’s new apprenticeship voucher could be a disaster for small firms unless it is properly road tested and made as simple and easy-to-use as possible. We’re also calling on the Government to protect our industry training board which is at risk from the new Apprenticeship Levy. The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) needs reform admittedly but without it the very smallest firms would be left with less financial and practical support for apprenticeship training – remove this lifeline and you risk worsening the skills crisis.”
New recruits relish varied roles with local surveyor THE TWO latest recruits to Mather Jamie are both enjoying the variety of challenges they face as the local commercial property market continues to heat up. Commercial Assistant James Moore and Graduate Commerical Surveyor Luca Capobasso, both of whom are from Nottingham and both graduated from or are still attending Nottingham Trent University, started in their roles at the Leicestershire surveyor in November. “I got interested in the work because my brother is a surveyor and it seemed like a great career”, said Luca, 26, “and since starting here I’ve been out to so many sites and helped out with lots of evaluations. “There’s a really varied mix of properties on the market right now, and it means no two days are the same, which I like.” James Moore, 31, who is studying for a Masters in Building Surveying at Nottingham Trent University, said, “I’ve done a lot of viewings and inspections around Leicestershire, so I’m constantly on the move here. “I have experience in the property industry as I worked for more than five years in the residential sector, but am enjoying the new challenge and gaining plenty of valuable experience and knowledge”. Alex Reid, Commercial Director of Mather Jamie, said, “James and Luca are both valuable additions to our Commercial team. The local market remains extremely vibrant right now, and we appreciate their energy, commitment and fresh approach to their roles, which they are both settling into extremely well.” For details of land opportunities in the local area please contact Alex Reid on 01509 233433. Established in 1991 and based in the East Midlands, Mather Jamie Chartered Surveyors is an independent mixed commercial and agricultural practice with a long established and unrivalled reputation for delivering reliable advice and expertise on residential and commercial developments. For more information please telephone 01509 233433 or visit www. matherjamie.co.uk.
Lutterworth plot: £55k WALTON BANUS Estate Agents are asking £55,000 for a single building plot at Sherrier Way, Lutterworth, Leics. Planning consent has been granted for a three-bed detached house. For further details, contact Walton Banus on 01455 550533 or email: enquiries@waltonbanusestates.co.uk
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£4.8 million community sports arena nears completion
City centre office building with development potential
THE END of January 2016 will see the opening of the new state-of-the-art £4.8 million multipurpose community sports arena located at 31 Charter Street, Leicester.
Whilst the state-of-theart arena will be the new home of the Leicester Riders basketball club, anchor tenants for the arena, and used by the Leicester Cobras wheelchair basketball team, it will also be open to the general public and Leicester College as a multi-use facility. The project is a joint venture between the Leicester Riders, Leicester City Council and Leicester College and occupies a site just over 1 hectare. Charter Street has around 200 years of industrial heritage and was formerly part of a gas works meaning that the land was contaminated. Therefore before the arena construction commenced a remediation strategy was agreed with the Environment Agency and the City Council, and then the decontamination works were completed. Arena construction started in April 2015, and the project remains on schedule and within budget. Due to the size of the project, an experienced local law firm, Edward Hands & Lewis Solicitors, was brought on board to ensure that the legal work was carried out properly. The EHL corporate team negotiated the lottery funding agreement with Sport England (the English Sports Council) so that the project could go ahead with sufficient finance. The EHL commercial property team also liaised with the City Council to make sure the lease was appropriate and all necessary associated contracts and covenants were in place, and also carried out an in depth due diligence investigation to check that the property title rights were clarified. Kevin Routledge the Project Director for the Arena commented, “We are delighted with the progress of the project, which is a testament to many contributors and contractors. Working on brown field sites poses unique challenges but we have managed to work through the remediation, and the construction has gone very smoothly.” “I am delighted with the support we received on the legal side from EHL, who worked extremely well with the legal team in the Council and Sport England. The site has a complex ownership history and the EHL team support was critical to addressing these points to the satisfaction of everyone.” Jenna Mistry, commercial property solicitor, said: “Whilst we are already official sponsors of Leicester Riders, it was great to be involved with such an exciting project, providing legal support for Leicester Community Sports Arena Limited (LCSAL), acting effectively on behalf of collaboration between the Riders, Leicester City Council and Leicester College. The new community sports arena is big news for Leicestershire and the local community and we are privileged that we got to do our bit to help.” The Arena management company LCSAL is owned by the charity, the Leicester Riders Foundation, and all surpluses from Arena operation will be re-invested back into the arena, or used in projects aimed at deprived local communities, something that the Leicester Riders are already successfully doing through the Foundation.
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INNES ENGLAND are offering for sale a self-contained period three-storey office building with parking for 2 to 3 vehicles within a covered garage. The accommodation - at Chancery House, 7 Millstone Lane, Leicester LE1 5JN - provides a series of traditional cellular offices over three floors, plus an extensive basement. The net internal floor area is 4,292 sq.feet. The premises have a current planning consent for use as offices, but would be suitable for various uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. The freehold is being offered for sale at a price of £390,000. For more information, contact Jenny Clarke at Innes England on 0116 255 5455 or email jclarke@innes-england.com
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Preparations to demolish former centre begins HINCKLEY & BOSWORTH Borough Council has begun preparations to demolish Hinckley Leisure Centre when it closes for the final time in May 2016. An application of notice to demolish the 1970s building on Coventry Road went before members of the council’s planning committee on Tuesday (22 December) in preparation for when the building becomes vacant in early May. The former Leisure Centre will close as soon as the newly built £15 million leisure centre on Argents Mead opens to the public and it is hoped the demolition of the vacant building will begin shortly afterwards. Demolition is likely to take at least 30 weeks to complete and will involve various mechanical means to pull down walls and floors and take up foundations along with the removal of the building’s contents and live services. A hoarding will be erected around the building before demolition begins. Although the associated Trinity Vicarage Road car park will eventually form part of the whole redevelopment site, the council hopes to retain it as a public car park during the demolition and beyond until it is required for construction works, subject to the requirements of the demolition contractor. While a final decision on the future use of the site is yet to be made, the council has invited design proposals for redeveloping this key town centre site. It is expected the process of design selection, obtaining planning consent and builder selection will take place during 2016 with new development taking place thereafter. Bill Cullen, Deputy Chief Executive at Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council said: “This is a key site for Hinckley so we are beginning this process early so that bulldozers are prepared to move in as soon as the site becomes vacant. We’ll be writing to residents and businesses around the site and we will continue to keep them and our other customers up to date with news and progress throughout the demolition and beyond.”
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David Wilson Homes helps to put food on the table for families in need FOOD COLLECTED at David Wilson Homes developments as part of its Christmas foodbank campaign has now been donated to foodbanks in Leicestershire to be given out over the festive period. The leading homebuilder has hosted collection points at its developments and head office for the past month, where people have been able to drop off food items and toiletries for families in need. All items collected during the campaign have now been donated to Trussell Trust foodbanks in Ashby, Coalville, Hinckley and Leicester where they will be organised into three-day emergency food parcels and given to people in times of crisis, along with help and advice from the charity. John Reddington, Managing Director at David Wilson Homes East Midlands, said: “We have been overwhelmed by the level of support our foodbank campaign has received and the generosity of the community in Leicestershire. We were thrilled to be able to present the Trussell Trust with a variety of items that we hope can help a number of people to have a happier Christmas.” All food collected has been dropped off at each individual foodbank by David Wilson Homes’ Customer Care Team. John continued: “Thanks must be given to the Customer Care Team – our real life elves, who have gone above and beyond their duties to help make this project possible and deliver parcels in time for Christmas.” To find out more about the Trussell Trust please visit www.trusselltrust.org.
Two firms relocate to The Locks in Loughborough TWO BUSINESSES have moved into new offices and warehouse space in a single building on Loughborough’s Wilson Trading Estate, let by Mather Jamie on behalf of landlords. Event Engineering, a corporate conferencing production company, and Diam International, a professional services provider, moved into neighbouring units at The Locks, off Belton Road. Paul Millard, Creative Director at Event Engineering, which currently employs 18 members of staff said that his company is expanding and needed the new offices, and that The Locks offered the perfect location and facilities. “We’ve been operating out of Loughborough for 15 years, and business is very good right now,” said Paul, “we’ve had had more than 20% growth in the last year thanks to taking on some new clients, and we needed a place like The Locks in which to grow.” Diam International secured Unit 3 of The Locks in October to provide additional floor space. Alex Reid, Director of Mather Jamie, said, “We’re very happy that The Locks has now been fully occupied by different businesses. This is a sign of the continuing growth and confidence of businesses in Loughborough. “The units were both under offer before the previous tenants had vacated and were both re-furbished prior to the new tenants taking occupation. The Locks is now fully let, and this shows the continued popularity of properties in this location, and the ongoing demand for property offering mixed warehouse and office space.”
Student residential premises in Leicester
INNES ENGLAND are asking £800,000 for a substantial three-storey residential property which has been altered internally to provide bespoke student accommodation. The property - 26-30 St James Road, Leicester LE2 1HQ - is subdivided into 1 single and double rooms, together with separate bathroom, WC and kitchen facilities. There is an attractive paved garden to the rear of the site together with on street car parking for residents. The premises, which have a total gross internal area of 9,447 sq.feet., have a planning consent and an authorised use for student living. The freehold is available at an asking price of £800,000. VAT may be applicable. For more information, or to view plans, contact Peter Doleman at Innes England on 0116 255 5455 or email pdoleman@innes-england.com
Canalside Atherstone site for 6 townhouses: £385k LOVEITTS Commercial are asking £385,000 for an existing commercial site with detailed planning consent for 6 spacious townhouses. The land - at 47 Richmond Road, Atherstone, Warks. CV9 2AH - is situated in a cul-de-sac position within easy reach of Atherstone town centre and enjoys extensive canal frontage. For more information, contact Loveitts Commercial on 024 7622 8111 or email: coventry.commercial@loveitts.co.uk
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First homes go on sale at Leicester city centre development
THE FIRST homes have been released for sale on the latest phase of development at Westleigh’s Belgrave Riverside scheme in Leicester. As construction progresses at the city centre site on Ross Walk the housebuilder has launched a marketing suite which is now open Thursday to Monday between 10am and 5pm. Westleigh will build 38 new properties at this new phase of development and it’s anticipated that the new homes will be ready to move into by Spring 2016. The new terraced town houses will include two, three and four bedrooms laid out over two and three storeys with parking courts created at the rear of the properties to maximise privacWWy and security for car owners. Currently the developer has a range of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes available to buy off-plan priced from £163,500 and £211,950. Furthermore, all of the homes will be available to purchase through the Government’s Help to Buy Scheme, which provides a helping hand to those who want to purchase a house but only have a small deposit to work with. The scheme is available to buyers with a 5% deposit looking to buy a home with just a 75% mortgage. The development as a whole has transformed the former British United Shoe Machinery head office in Leicester into a highly desirable residential development. Offering family living close to the city centre, Belgrave Riverside has proved a huge draw for local people, as well as those looking to relocate. It is conveniently located off the A607 Belgrave Road and is within easy reach of local amenities such as Abbey Park and Leicester city centre.
City Plumbing open new branch at Hinckley Fields CITY PLUMBING Supplies (CPS), the specialist plumbing, heating, and bathroom merchant, has opened a brand new branch in Hinckley, complete with a dedicated spares counter. The new CPS team, based at Hinckley Fields Industrial Estate, is on-hand to offer expert product and application advice alongside an extensive range of plumbing and heating essentials. Installers will also benefit from a City Heating Spares counter which provides detailed product knowledge and market leading software for quick and easy identification of the right part. John O’Neil, Branch Manager at CPS Hinckley, said: “Time spent at the trade counter is time away from any jobs in progress, so it’s vital that we provide a high-quality and efficient level of service to our trade customers. Offering excellent product choice and availability, with the added benefit of knowledgeable staff and a spares counter, means we are helping them to make the most of their visit and ultimately maximise their profits.” CPS Hinckley is located at Unit 5. Maizefield, Hinckley Fields Industrial Estate, Hinckley LE10 1YF. Call the new branch on 01455 895 990. For more information on CPS visit www.cityplumbing.co.uk.
Newtown Linford plot: £210k
CONNELLS are offering for sale a building plot with full planning permission for a single dwelling. The plot - at Grey Crescent, Newtown Linford, Leicester LE6 0AA is situated in a highly sought after location and has fantastic views. The asking price is £210,000. For more information, contact Connells on 0116 262 0022.
Hinckley plot for 3 houses CASTLE ESTATES are offering for sale a building plot for 3 four-bed houses close to Hinckley town centre.
The site is situated at Nutts Lane, Hinckley, Leics. Offers in excess of £300,000 are invited. For more information, or to arrange a viewing appointment, call Castle Estates on 01455 617997.
Average house deposit rises to £71,301 WITH HOUSE deposits increasing again last month, buying a home continues to prove out of reach for many Britons. Rated People’s data reflects the struggle revealing that jobs ordered for bricklayers and builders decreased by almost 8% and 16% respectively, indicating that high house deposits are resulting in fewer people purchasing new homes. People are instead turning to developing their current homes– in the first half of this year we saw the number of extension jobs posted on Ratedpeople.com double. It appears that rather than purchasing a new, arguably better home altogether, we’re turning to improving our current property and therefore its value. However extensions are not the only job homeowners should be doing to improve the value of their home. Recent research from Rated People found that two-thirds of Brits say the garden is the deciding factor when buying a property, again highlighting the importance of improving our homes to add value. Rated People ambassador, Phil Spencer of Location, Location, Location and Secret Agent adds: “The garden is one of the simplest value-ads to a property – increasing the home’s value by as much as 20%.”
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Three-bed semi with potential for development
Leicester City Mr Hitesh Morjaria (c/o Agent: Volta Designs, Kemp House, 152 City Road, London EC1V 2NX) - Change of use from house to 4 self-contained flats - at 30 Mayfield Road, Leicester LE2 1LQ
FISHER GERMAN are offering for sale a threebed semi-detached house with potential for further development, subject to planning.
Texan Jersey Ltd (c/o Agent: Mohammad Tanvir Malik, Malik Enterprises, 30 Carlton Drive, Wigston, Leicester LE18 1DF) - Single storey extension at side of factory - at 42 Percy Road, Leicester LE2 8FP.
The property - 2 Penn Lane, Melbourne, Derby DE73 8EQ has an entrance hall, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, shower room, separate wc, generous rear gardens and a front garden with car parking space. The guide price is £255,000. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Fisher German on 01530 412821 or email: ashbyagency@fishergerman.co.uk
Mr Smith (c/o Agent: Neil McMinn, Ink/Drawn Ltd, 27 Friar Lane, Leicester LE1 5QS) - Demolition of garage and erection of 4 dwellings and detached garage at front - at land at rear of 43-47 Lutterworth Road, Leicester. Stonesby House Developers Ltd (c/o Agent: Philip Dodd, Architects LE1, 38 Nelson Street, Leicester LE1 7BA) - Change of use from offices to 5 flats; demolition of single storey front & rear extensions and erection of single storey front extension and two storey extension and dormer extension at rear - at 4 West Walk, Leicester. Mr & Mrs S Singh (c/o Agent: Mrs Varsha Tailor, DT Designs Ltd, 74 Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) - Change of use from bungalow to 2 self-contained flats; single and two storey extension to front; first floor extension; dormers at front and rear; single storey extension at rear; single storey detached outbuilding at rear at 205 Scraptoft Lane, Leicester. Star Construction (c/o Agent: Jim Morton, Morton Architectural Solutions, 76 Ecton Lane, Sywell, Northampton NN6 0BA) - Change of use from one bungalow to 2 dwellings - at 62 Lorraine Road, Leicester. Leicestershire County Care Ltd (c/o Agent: Paul Newbould Planning & Building Design Services, 78 Kings Avenue, Holland on Sea, Clacton on Sea, Essex CO15 5EP) - Extension to care home - at Arbor House, High Street, Evington, Leicester LE5 6FH. Neal Brothers (Leicester) Ltd (c/o Agent: Dr John Eaton, John Eaton & Company, Natural House, Stoughton Lane, Stoughton, Leicester LE2 2FH) - Detached storage building at side of warehouse - at Neal Brothers, Hastings Road, Leicester. Mr Shezad Tayub (c/o Agent: Neil McMinn, Ink/Drawn Ltd, 27 Friar Lane, Leicester LE1 5QS) Notification of proposed change of use from office to 12 flats - at 5-9 Upper Brown Street, Leicester.
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RICS in Midlands responds to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement RESPONDING to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Jeremy Blackburn, Head of Policy, RICS said: “A push towards affoWWrdable home ownership should not come at the expense of affordable homes for rent. If cities such as London are to thrive, we need to ensure that housing can be provided for all of its workforce - home ownership can only go so far and even shared ownership may prove too expensive for some. The Chancellor was shortsighted not to incentivise affordable homes for rent. “George Osborne is essentially subsidising one sector of the housing market over all others, home buyers already benefit from significant Government funding. Many people struggle to afford to own their own homes and a large majority rely on the available supply of affordable rents. The Chancellor may feel that he is supporting the under-privileged by pushing up buy-to-let Stamp Duty, but we would argue that such an inflationary measure will discourage small landlords and reduce the rental supply – prices will inevitably rise. “In order to maintain our position on the world economic stage, Britain needs a first-class infrastructure system. The Chancellor has quite rightly made infrastructure a strategic priority, announcing a £61bn spend on transport alone this Parliament. He has set up set up an independent commission to revamp the national infrastructure pipeline and plan. This should ensure the new money is prioritised. “But there is a much bigger problem which, will have major repercussions for the UK’s current and future infrastructure plans. Our data shows that tender prices for infrastructure projects are expected to rise by around 30% over the next five years. In addition, we don’t have the investment needed to cover the existing £400bn infrastructure funding gap. British infrastructure is undoubtedly facing a funding crisis. While money announced today, will help, we need to go much further. “The Chancellor argued that ‘We Are the Builders’. However, the construction skills shortage is now at the highest levels seen in the past 20 years. During the recession an estimated 400,000 people left construction – one of the highest rates of redundancy across any sector, but worse is yet to come as we are expecting a ‘knowledge cliff ’ when those left in the workforce eventually retire. There are serious questions around how we continue to build to meet the 400,000 new houses announced today with the infrastructure that will get Britain moving.”
Substantial potential plot in Mountsorrel CHQ Properties are offering for sale a substantial plot with potential for development. The plot - at Leicester Road, Mountsorrel, Leics. - incorporates a paved driveway and detached garage to the side, with gated access to the rear which offers a lawned area with mature trees, a brick built perimeter, outbuildings and further space which currently houses a mobile home. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact CHQ Properties on 01509 554825 or email: info@chqproperties.co.uk
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Shield Group Engineering (c/o Agent: James Richardson, 5 Albert Road, Stamford, Lincs. PE9 2EA) Demolition of factory; construction of 4 industrial units; ancillary office and facilities buildings; aggregate storage area, plant, cement storage silos and water tanks - at Shield Lodge, Barkby Road, Leicester. N & V Limited (c/o Agent: Dennis Dziko, Zone Management Office, 72-74 Western Road, Leicester LE3 0GE) - Creation of 45 self-contained student bedsits with 2, 3 & 4 storey extension at rear - at 140-142 New Walk, Leicester. Mr Amratbhai Chudasama (c/o Agent: Mrs Sunila Karia, KK Building Consultancy Limited, 15 Epsom Road, Leicester LE4 5DB) - Change of use from house to 2 self-contained flats; single storey extension at rear - at 42 Vicarage Lane, Belgrave, Leicester. Midlands Health Care Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr Riyaz Nilar, Design Space 2 Ltd, 408F The Big Peg, 120 Vyse Street, Birmingham B18 6NF) - Single storey extension at front of care home - at Rushey Mead Manor Care Home, 30 Coatbridge Avenue, Leicester LE4 7ZS. ABC Enterprise (c/o Agent: Mrs Varsha Tailor, DT Designs Ltd, 74 Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) - Demolition of house; erection of 2 houses, and 4 bungalows with dormers at front and rear; erection of 2 single storey detached outbuildings - at 377 Uppingham Road, Leicester. Mr T Love (c/o Agent: Robert Powell, 4 Sunnyhill Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3NB) Change of use from shop with living accommodation to 2 self-contained flats, plus two-storey extension at side to create 6 self-contained flats at 376 Gipsy Lane, Leicester. Vicar & Churchwardens of St Anne’s Church (c/o Agent: Philip Dodd, Architects LE1, 38 Nelson Street, Leicester LE1 7BA) - Single storey extensions and alterations to community hall - at St Anne’s Church Hall, Letchworth Road, Leicester.
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Mr P Walker (c/o Agent: Paul Taylor, Thomas Taylor Planning Ltd, Castle House, South Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1BR) - Erection of up to 9 dwellings - at land at rear of 4-28 Markfield Road, Ratby, Leics.
Willis: Developers and investors still not fully aware of risks in student housing WILLIS, the world’s third-largest insurance broker, has warned developers and investors are still not fully aware of the risks involved from being active in student accommodation. The warning follows a major new report by City law firm Addleshaw Goddard, which revealed the UK had over taken North America as the global hotspot for student housing. Britain saw more than £6bn invested in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) this year, compared to just over £2bn in the US. The nature of the student housing market means properties are likely to be vacated for long periods of time, as students return home for holiday seasons like Christmas and Easter. This leaves student landlords more open to open to break-ins and damage caused by fires, flooding or frost. However most of the cost associated with these typical risk factors and improvements can be reflected in reduced insurance premiums or levels of excess, says John Roberts, construction industry leader at Willis. Such measures are necessary for investors to protect their incomes. Pension funds – attracted by index-linked returns – and private equity investors buoyed by hefty increases in value have led investment which is three times the £1.7 billion transacted during 2014. According to Addleshaw Goddard’s Education Nation: The Graduation of Student Housing, the sector still has capacity for more investment. Thousands of older buildings need refurbishment, creating new opportunities for investors to enter the market in central locations. Demand for PBSA has soared despite rising student fees and increasing rents. Renters in PBSA have doubled between 2007 and 2014 to 108,000 full-time students, of the UK’s 1.7 million. It still represents a small proportion of the student population and this is why investors believe the sector has a long way to go. The report also found universities could save billions of pounds in operational costs and create new campus housing to entice students. Around a third of institutions’ property budgets could be saved by making better use of space, by modernising facilities and by sharing them across complimentary courses. Protecting new facilities from potential damage must be a top priority of universities if they are to maximise the investment made by private sector partners. John Roberts, construction industry leader at Willis, said: “The important thing is understanding the student market, and the type of use the properties will have. It also needs to be understood that there is the potential for the property to be left vacant for long periods, such as during holiday periods like Christmas. “This may require some additional considerations in respect of security, protection against frost, flood damage and fire protection. A lot of the cost associated with these typical risk factors and improvements can often be reflected in reduced insurance premiums or levels of excess.”
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Residential development site in Sheepy Magna MARK EVANS & CO are offering for sale a residential development site with outline planning permission for 5 detached executive style dwellings. The land - at Main Street, Sheepy Magna, Near Atherstone, Warks. CV9 3QU - is situated in a secluded, quiet location with secured gated access. The Guide Price is £895,000. For more information, contact Mark Evans & Co on 01827 311300 or email: info@ markevanstamworth.com
Building land in Shepshed BENTONS Estate Agents are offering for sale a parcel of building land on the very edge of Shepshed, bordering open countryside. The 0.6 acre site - at Brick Kiln Lane, Shepshed, Leics. LE12 9EL - currently has outline planning consent for 3 dwellings. The planning consent was granted on 28th March 2014 under planning reference P/13/2467/2. The planning consent contains requirements for a contamination report on the site. The vendors have commissioned this report and this will be available from the selling agents upon request. Offers in the region of £450,000 are invited. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Bentons on 01664 563892 or email: sales@ bentons.co.uk
Barwell site for 9 houses CASTLE ESTATES are offering for sale a 0.74 acre site with planning permission (ref: 14/00124/ OUT) for 9 dwellings. The site - off St Mary’s Court, Barwell, Leicestershire - is situated at the end of a cul-de-sac between St Mary’s Mews and No.14 ST Mary’s Court. The selling agents understand that an element of the site was used as a tip in Victorian times, and there is some knotweed present. The vendor will consider offers conditional on an environmental report with reasonable parameters. The guide price is £425,000. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Castle Estates on 01455 617997 or email: info@castles-online.co.uk
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Development site in Derby city centre BB&J Commercial Property Consultants are offering for sale a city centre development site extending to 0.68 acres.
SAVILLS are offering for sale an extensive range of farm buildings with full planning permission for conversion of the barns into two dwellings. The property - at Aqueduct Farm, Shenton, Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV13 6DP - has a Guide Price of £400,000. For details, contact Antony Oliphant at Savills on 0115 934 8119 or email: aoliphant@savills.com
The site - at Stuart Street/Phoenix Street, Derby DE1 2ER - comprises a cleared, level, roughly rectangular parcel of land with road frontage on three sides. Sixty six apartments - known as Greenwood Court - were formerly situated on the site, and these were demolished approximately 8 years ago. The site is considered to be suitable for a high quality residentially-led development to be complemented by Business Use (B1), and supporting community facilities to meet local needs. The site is available freehold with vacant possession. It should be noted that the site is not available for use as a contract car park. The asking price is £675,000. Offers subject to planning will be considered on condition of a £5,000 non-refundable bond and a 16 month option period. For more information, contact Christopher Wright at BB&J on 01332 292825 or email: c.wright@bbandj.co.uk
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Mr Paul Sums (c/o Agent: David Ives, Amli Design, Corner House, 24 Went Road, Birstall, Leicester LE4 3BH) - Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 3 town houses - at Hilbar, High Tor West, Earl Shilton, Leicestershire.
Awards glory for Davidsons Homes at St James Gate, Anstey
Leicestershire County Care Ltd (c/o: 57-59 Avenue, Road, Westcliff on Sea, Essex SS0 7PJ) - Proposed extensions and alterations to create 6 additional bedrooms, new support facilities, entrance porch and part change of use from day care centre to residential care home - at The Limes, Derby Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1QF. EMRFCA (c/o Agent: Leon Rumble, Allan Joyce Architects Ltd, 16-20 Bath Street, Nottingham NG1 1DF) - Demolition of existing Territorial Army Building and the erection of a replacement Cadet Centre building at Territorial Army, Brunel Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0AA. Mrs Jennifer Saunders (c/o: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8RA) - Erection of a community hub - at Congerstone School, Shackerstone Road, Congerstone, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 6NH. Vogue Beds Ltd (c/o Agent: Hayward Architects Ltd, 19 Station Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1AW) - Hybrid application for the redevelopment of factory/warehouse including part demolition and part conversion to 43 dwellings - at Kingsfield House, Arthur Street, Barwell, Leics. LE9 8GZ. David S Smith Packaging Ltd (c/o Agent: Andrew Taylor, A R Taylor Ltd, 7 Greenway, Nuneaton, Warks. CV11 6NL) - Erection of two storey office below existing covered area - at David S Smith Packaging Ltd, Dodwells Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 3BX.
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Mr Robert Creswell (c/o Agent: Paul Gaughan Building Consultants, Unit E14, Langham Park Industrial Estate, Lows Lane, Stanton by Dale, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 4RJ) Erection of 29 dwellings - at land to the rear of 130-136 Newbold Road, Barlestone, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 0DT. Mr & Mrs Lynch (c/o Agent: Geoffrey Middleton, Kirkham Middleton Architects, 139 Queens Road, Clarendon Park, Leicester LE2 3FL) - Demolition of garage and erection of 2 dwellings - at Field View, Field Way, Earl Shilton, Leicester LE9 7LU.
LOCAL housebuilder Davidsons Homes has landed a top award for their St James Gate development in Anstey at Leicestershire’s premier property celebration last week. Davidsons Homes received the Large Residential development of the year accolade for phase one of the site at the ProCon Leicestershire Property and Construction Awards 2015 during a lavish ceremony at the King Power Stadium in Leicester. St James Gate is nestled on the edge of Charnwood Forest and consists of 170 three to fivebedroom homes, in a variety of styles and sizes. Design excellence, construction quality, visual impact and integration into the surrounding area were just some of the reasons the ProCon judges were wowed by St James Gate. James Wilson, the group managing director of Davidsons Homes, said: “We’re over the moon at landing an award as prestigious as this.
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AWARD: James Wilson, the group managing director of Davidsons Homes, is pictured with the ProCon Large Residential development of the year accolade for phase one of its St James Gate site. He’s pictured with James Boyle (left) from award sponsor Infrastructure Investments and comedian Tony Hawks (right) the speaker on the night. Picture courtesy of ProCon Awards. “We’re really proud of St James Gate and the response we’ve had back from buyers has been fantastic. “It’s great that the professionals who made up the judging panel have also provided us with this ringing endorsement. “Our team has worked tirelessly to create these beautifully designed homes based on many hours of research into the surrounding architecture around the beautiful village of Anstey. “That hard work and attention to detail goes in to the creation of all our sites and it’s brilliant that the talents and endeavour of all our staff has been recognised in this way.
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AKW Property Consultants (c/o Agent: Andrew Sargent, Fulcrum Building Design Ltd, 9 Heneage Street, Spitalfields, London E1 5LJ) - Alterations to public house and erection of 4 dwellings - at The Bull’s Head, 88 Main Street, Nailstone, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 0QB. Mrs Annette Quinney (c/o Agent: Robert Bailey-English, Bailey English Studio, Unit 39, Battersea Business Centre, 99-109 Lavender Hill, London SW11 5QL) - Erection of two dormer bungalow dwellings - at Cloneen, Ivy Close, Stoke Golding, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 6HH. Davidsons Homes (c/o Agent: Mrs Debbie Farrington, Cerda Planning, Vesey House, 5-7 High Street, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B72 1XH) Residential development for up to 80 dwellings (Resubmission) - at land to the south west of Lutterworth Road, Burbage, Leics. Leicestershire County Council (c/o Agent: Ketan Bhavsar, A+G Architects, 11 Leicester Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 2AE) Erection of single storey building for 2 classrooms - at Ratby County Primary School, Main Street, Ratby, Leicester LE6 0LN.
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Firstserve Group Ltd (c/o Agent: Hayward Architects Ltd, 19 Station Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1AW) Erection of warehouse/distribution centre - at land south of Lime Kilns Way, Hinckley, Leics.
Melton Borough Mr Stephen Lee (c/o Agent: Matt Smith, Marrons Planning, 1 Meridian South, Meridian Business Park, Leicester LE19 1WY) - Demolition of domestic outbuildings and the erection of 9 dwellings, garage block and associated infrastructure - at Easthorpe Lodge, Manor Road, Easthorpe, Notts. NG13 0DU.
NHBC reports steady new home growth for November
Mr Ian Hardwick (c/o Agent: David Millea, HSSP Architects Limited, Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PB) - Proposed mixed development of 5 three-bed dwellings and one garage - at Mill House, The Uplands, Melton Mowbray, Leics. K & A Watchorn & Sons (c/o Agent: Guy Longley, Pegasus Planning Group, 4 The Courtyard, Church Street, Lockington, Derbyshire DE74 2SL) - Residential development of up to 45 new dwellings, together with new areas of public open space, access, landscaping and drainage infrastructure - at Field 1357, Melton Road, Waltham on the Wolds, Leics. Mr Barrie Ablewhite (c/o Agent: Landyke Ltd, Mawbrook Lodge, Scalford, Leics. LE14 4SS) Construction of 2 new cattle barns at existing farm yard - at Elm Farm, 24 Main Street, Normanton, Nottingham NG13 0EP. Kettleby Foods (c/o Agent: Rich Chaney, Williams Architects Ltd, The Old Bakery, 2A Fleeman Grove, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5BH) - Extension of an existing food production facility to provide additional packing hall and single storey development suite spaces at Kettleby Foods, 2 Samworth Way, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 1GA. Giles Developments Ltd (c/o Agent: Anthony Jones, The Martin Design Partnership, 33A Central Avenue, Wigston, Leicester LE18 2AB) - Proposed erection of 8 dwellings at land south of 1 Tilton Road, Twyford, Leics. Redmile Developments Ltd (c/o Agent: Ms Caroline Chave, Chave Planning, Enterprise Centre, Bridge Street, Derby DE1 3LD) - Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 10 dwellings and formation of access at Long Clawson Dairy, 7 Hangar Lane, Harby, Leics. LE14 4BL.
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NEW HOME registrations in the UK maintained a steady rate of growth throughout November, with similar levels compared to a year ago, according to the latest NHBC figures. In November 11,390 new homes (8,525 private sector; 2,865 public sector) were registered, an increase of 4% on the same month last year (8,848 private sector; 2,152 public sector). Over the last three months, 38,577 new homes (30,170 private sector; 8,407 public sector) were registered between September and November compared to 37,634 (30,120 private sector; 7,514 public sector) in 2014, an increase of 3%. As the leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK, NHBC’s registration statistics help to provide new and accurate data on the country’s new homes market. Commenting on the new registration statistics, NHBC Chief Executive Mike Quinton said: “New home registrations for the last three months have remained slightly ahead of the same period last year, following the growth we have experienced throughout 2015. We hope that this momentum continues into the New Year, as we have been clear that while all growth is encouraging news, the UK is still building way below the volumes of new homes that it desperately needs.”
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On track to meet tough housing targets NEW FIGURES, just released by Harborough District Council, show in the last six months, since 1 April 2015, the district has already seen 311 properties built – well ahead of the target for this stage in the year. The objectively assessed housing requirement for the Harborough district is 475 properties built per year – ie. by April 2016. This represents another positive step forward in meeting Government targets to ensure housing numbers built are meeting housing need. Last year, 496 homes were completed in the Harborough district. To encourage the supply of housing nationally, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) requires all local authorities to have a ‘five year housing land supply’ which identifies sites that can be developed within a five year period. The Government has made clear to local authorities the need to have a ‘five year housing land supply’ in place or risk housing developments being imposed upon them in areas which may fall outside sites agreed in approved planning policy documents such as the Core Strategy or Local Plan. The latest figures show that the Harborough district currently has a 4.36 year supply of housing sites against its objectively assessed housing requirement of 475 dwellings per year. This represents a similar position to the previous figure of 4.45 years calculated at September 2014. Councillor Phil King, Harborough District Council’s portfolio holder for planning said: “It is positive that already 311 properties have been built this year which means we are well on course to meet, if not improve upon, our objectively assessed target of 475 homes per year by next April.
Kennels with consent for conversion COTTONS Chartered Surveyors are offering for sale an excellent development opportunity comprising a plot of around 0.8 acres, currently accommodating Grendon Boarding Kennels, with planning permission for conversion to 5 residential units, with associated extensions. The property - at Watling Street, Grendon, Near Atherstone, Warks. - has an asking price of £499,900. There is no upward chain. For more information, contact Cottons on 0121 247 4747.
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Andrew Granger & Co (c/o: Phoenix House, 52 High Street, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7AF) - Residential development of 25 dwellings with associated access and open space - at land off Canal Lane, Hose, Leics. Kimberley Farms Ltd (c/o Agent: Maurice Fairhurst, Fairhurst Consultancy, 41 Wartnaby Road, Ab Kettleby, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 3JJ) - Outline application for up to 15 dwellings and associated access - at Allotment Gardens, Boyers Orchard, Harby, Leics.
Harborough District Mr W Sellers (c/o Agent: Mark Winklewski Associates, 33 Northampton Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 9HE) Erection of 6 dwellings - at land rear of 22 Broadgate, Great Easton, Leics. David Wilson Homes East Midlands (c/o: Forest Business Park, Cartwright Way, Bardon Hill, Coalville, Leics. LE67 1GL) - Erection of 18 dwellings and associated access (Resubmission) - at land east of Longbreach Road, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leics. Andrew Granger & Co (c/o: Phoenix House, 52 High Street, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7AF) - Erection of 13 dwellings including associated open space and access - at land OS 0028, North Lane, Foxton, Leics.
Work begins on 33 new homes in Castle Donington WORK HAS begun on 33 new homes in Castle Donington. Bloor Homes was granted permission to develop a 2.6 acre site to the north of Park Lane earlier this year, and has now commenced construction work after acquiring the land. The new homes are an extension to Bloor’s existing Fairfield Manor development, and will be located to the north west of the main site. More than half of the 33 properties will be three bedroom houses, reflecting the growing demand for smaller family homes in the area. There will also be a range of one, two and four bedroom houses, with nine of the homes being provided as affordable housing. The new homes will be accessed through the existing development, which is located to the west of the village centre. As part of the new development, Bloor will make contributions of almost £40,000 to fund local services and infrastructure improvements through a Section 106 agreement with local councils. This will include £14,645.40 towards healthcare facilities at Castle Donington Surgery Medical Practice, £1,814.85 for improved facilities at local primary schools, £18,850 to provide two free bus passes for each new household, £900 towards the cost of providing real time information equipment on nearby bus routes, and £1,532.65 to provide travel packs for new residents. This funding is in addition to the £1.4 million that Bloor is already investing into the local community the Section 106 agreement for the original development.
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Mr Sean Conway (c/o Agent: Phil Godden, 9 Park Cottages, Harborough Magna, Rugby, Warks. CV23 0HA) Erection of 2 detached houses with adjacent new public open space (Revised scheme) - at land adjacent to Seleta, Bell Street, Claybrook Magna, Leics. Mr Roy Brown (c/o Agent: Corporate Architecture Ltd, Venari House, 1 Trimbush Way, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7XY) - Erection of 2 detached dwellings with detached garages - at 20 Coplow Lane, Billesdon, Leics. LE7 9AD. Mr Mick Harris (c/o Agent: Rockingham Design Partnership, 4 Oakley Hay Lodge, Great Folds Road, Corby, Northants. NN18 9AS) - Erection of 9 dwellings including change of use from light industry to residential (Revised scheme) at Manor Works, Main Street, Fleckney, Leics. LE8 8AP.
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Mr Anthony Smith (c/o Agent: Simpson & Allinson Ltd, Harmire Enterprise Park, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8EH) - Erection of 4 agricultural buildings including 2 livestock buildings, one general purpose agricultural building and a silage clamp - at land north of Welham Lodge, Cranoe Road, Welham, Leics. Langton Homes Ltd (c/o Agent: Stephen George & Partners, 170 London Road, Leicester LE2 1ND) Demolition of former public house and erection of 6 dwellings with associated landscaping and car parking - at The Bull’s Head, Shangton Road, Tur Langton, Leics. LE8 0PN. Mr & Mrs Adrian Stevenson & June Moore (c/o Agent: RCD Limited, 5 Twigden Barns, Brixworth Road, Creaton, Northants. NN6 8LU) - Erection of 3 dwellings - at land rear of 43 & 45 Orchard Street, Market Harborough, Leics. Mr Tom Wightman (c/o Agent: Howkins & Harrison, Albert Street, Rugby, Warks.) - Erection of 6 detached two-storey houses - at Benvenuto, 4 Leire Lane, Ashby Parva, Leics. LE17 5HR. Davidsons Developments & Ms Barbara Croxtall (c/o Agent: Pegasus Group, 4 The Courtyard, Church Street, Lockington, Derbyshire DE74 2SL) - Erection of up to 70 dwellings - at land part OS 8797, Uppingham Road, Houghton on the Hill, Leics. Lupo Limited (c/o Agent: Rapleys LLP, 51 Great Marlborough Street, London W1F 7JT) - Alterations to petrol filling station including the demolition of the existing sales building and forecourt canopy; erection of new sales building and forecourt canopy, installation/ replacement of fuel pumps, car/ jet washers, one underground tank, one petrol interceptor, a ventilation stack, filler points and external plant machinery - at Star Service Station, Melton Road, West Langton, Leics. LE16 7FD. Mr M Whitehead & Mr Dewes (c/o Agent: Corporate Architecture Ltd, Venari House, 1 Trimbush Way, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7XY) Erection of 2 worker’s dwellings - at land west of Holt Lane, Ashby Magna, Leics.
CONNELLS are offering for sale a development opportunity with planning permission currently in place for 21 selfcontained one bedroom apartments. The land is situated at Gipsy Lane, Leicester LE4 7DA. Offers in the region of £600,000 are invited for the freehold. For further information or to inspect the plans, contact Connells on 0116 2620022 or email: leicester@connells.co.uk
W A Curtis & Sons Ltd (c/o Agent: Angela Cornell, Fisher German LLP, St Helen’s Court, North Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1HS) - Erection of 3 agricultural dwellings - at Quenby Lodge, Hungarton Road, Cold Newton, Leics. LE7 9JF.
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Mr John Symington (c/o Agent: Fergus Bootman, La Ronde Wright Ltd, 74 Bracondale, Norwich NR1 2BE) - Erection of up to 11 dwellings, including associated parking, access and infrastructure - at land at Dingley Road, Great Bowden, Leics.
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Mrs S & J Kenyon and Henson (c/o Agent: Andrew Large Surveyors, The Estate Office, Staunton Harold Hall, Melbourne Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1RT) - Erection of 4 detached dwellings with associated off street parking - at land off Lower Moor Road, Coleorton, Coalville, Leics.
Hereward Homes (c/o: 27B Crocket Lane, Empingham, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8PW) - Construction of 2 three-bed detached houses - at Clatterpot House, 4 Clatterpot Lane, Cottesmore, Oakham, Rutland LE15 7DW. Pavilion Estates (c/o: 7 Somerby Road, Pickwell, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 2RA) - Erection of 3 dwellings - at land adjacent to Pasture House, 10 Glebe Road, North Luffenham, Rutland. Abbey Developments (c/o Agent: John Brindley, CMYK, 6 The Gavel Centre, Porters Wood, St Albans AL3 6PQ) - Residential infill development comprising 12 dwellings with parking and amenity space - at All Green Space Around Harrier Close, Cottesmore, Rutland. Mr Mark Anslow (c/o Agent: Timothy Millington, Jefferson Sheard Architects, Unit 9 The Forum, Minerva Business Park, Peterborough, Cambs. PE2 6FT) Demolition of 10 dwellings and sheltered accommodation facility and the construction of 42 dwellings - at land at Bayleys Close, Empingham, Rutland.
North West Leics. District Taylor Wimpey East Midlands (c/o: 2 Osiers Business Park, Laversall Way, Leicester LE19 1DX) - Erection of 126 dwellings including associated infrastructure and open space, including allotments, equipped play areas and woodland areas (Reserved matters) - at land at Jackson Street/Wentworth Road, Coalville, Leics. LE67 3NR. Mr Ricky Smith (c/o Agent: David Wilson Homes, Forest Business Park, Cartwright Way, Bardon Hill, Coalville, Leics. LE67 1GL) - Erection of 56 dwellings (to replace previously approved 54 dwellings) - at land at Leicester Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1TR. Steve Marriott (c/o Agent: LCC Planning) - Proposed ticket office building - at Manor House, Manor Road, Donington le Heath, Coalville, Leics. LE67 2FW.
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Miss N Whitehouse (c/o Agent: David Granger Design Ltd, The Old Dairy, Mill Street, Packington, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1WN) -Erection of 2 dwellings and associated access and parking plus garage and parking for ‘The Croft’ at 67 Church Street, Donisthorpe, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 7PX.
THE BIRMINGHAM Office of the leading hotel and licensed property specialist Colliers International has successfully sold the Ramada Hotel on High Street in Loughborough for £2 million. The three-star Ramada Hotel has 78 en-suite bedrooms, alongside public areas including the popular ‘Courtyard’ restaurant, five conference rooms, and a private car park for 65 cars. The hotel has been acquired by a ‘Midlands-based hotel company’ for £2 million. The new owners, who wish to remain anonymous, have a small portfolio of similarly sized hotels and aim to take the hotel onto the next level of success. Jonathan Wren, Director with selling agents Colliers International commented: “The Ramada has been operated since 2000 by experienced hoteliers who, during their period of ownership, invested considerable time and money undertaking a rolling refurbishment of the facilities, and establishing an excellent reputation within the Ramada family of hotels. Living as they did, a considerable distance from Loughborough, the Owners decided to sell to concentrate on their other business interests. “The sale of the Ramada Hotel in Loughborough is further evidence of the improving hotel market. With the major banks once again looking to invest into the sector we are anticipating a busy 2016”. The Ramada Hotel enjoys an excellent high street location in the bustling town of Loughborough in central Leicestershire. The town is best known for the presence of its world renowned university which specialises in elite sports and sports science. As a result the town draws visitors from around the globe. As well as a thriving commercial and retail centre, local attractions in the vicinity include the Great Central preserved railway, the Loughborough Carillon and the Loughborough Bell Foundry. Transport communications are excellent, the hotel being just a 10 minute drive from the M1 Motorway and just 20 minutes from East Midlands Airport.
Plot in Moira: £249k HOWKINS & HARRISON are offering a superb opportunity to acquire a prime residential building plot with the benefit of full planning permission (ref: 15/00810/FUL) for a fivebedroom detached family home. The plot - adjacent to 215 Ashby Road, Moira, Near Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 6DP - is being offered for sale with a guide price of £249,000. For more details, contact Howkins & Harrison on 01827 718021 or email: atherstone@howkinsandharrison. co.uk
Single plot in Earl Shilton WARDS RESIDENTIAL are asking £78,000 for a single building plot in a tucked away private setting in a central location in Earl Shilton. The plot - at Field Way, Earl Shilton, Leics. LE9 7LU has planning permission (ref: 14/00899/FUL) for the erection of a detached bungalow of approx. 753 square feet. For more information, contact Wards Residential on 01455 251771 or email: info@ wardsresidential.co.uk
Queens Bridge Homes (c/o Agent: Sarah Halliday, Padd Limited, 20-22 Wenlock Road, London N1 7GU) Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 8 dwellings and associated infrastructure - at land at Queens Street, Measham, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 7JE. Pinehouse Ltd (c/o Agent: David Granger Design Ltd, The Old Dairy, Mill Street, Packington, Ashby del Zouch, Leics. LE65 1WN) - Retention and conversion of existing farmhouse and frontage of barn to form 4 new dwellings and demolition of remaining agricultural buildings and erection of 5 single storey and two storey dwellings - at Hall Farm, Hall Lane, Packington, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1WE. Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: David Granger Design Ltd, The Old Dairy, Mill Street, Packington, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1WN) Variation of condition 2 of 15/00236/ VCUM in order to allow for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of 12 dwellings with revised design of dwellings and alterations to the boundary treatments - at Former Coal Yard premises, land to the rear of 61-65 Gracedieu Road, Whitwick, Coalville, Leics. LE67 5AN. Mr Tom Dickens (c/o Agent: Andy Ward, RG+P Ltd, 130 New Walk, Leicester LE1 7JA) - Residential development of up to 91 dwellings and associated infrastructure - at land north of Butt Lane, and east of Hepworth Road, Woodville/ Blackfordby, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 7BY.
Oadby & Wigston Mr Shiv Mann (c/o Agent: Tim Rodgers, Architects LE1, 38 Nelson Street, Leicester LE1 7BA) - Erection of 2 new semi-detached houses at land adjacent to 31 Chapel Street, Oadby, Leicester LE2 5AD.
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Aqueduct Farm, Shenton, Nuneaton, CV13 6DP Full planning permission for two dwellings Shenton Conservation Area EPC exempt Guide price: £400,000 Contact Antony Oliphant 01159 348119 aoliphant@savills.com Savills (UK) Limited
BENTONS Estate Agents are offering for sale development opportunity at Seagrave Road in Sileby. The property comprises a parcel of development land comprising the gardens to a bungalow (no 99) and adjacent plot (no 101) with a former planning consent for 3 dwellings. Extending to 0.36 acres, the vendor has acquired next door (no 101) to enlarge the plot and is prepared to enter a “subject to planning” contract with a buyer (as the previous consent included neighbours land (No. 97) before the vendor acquired the property on the other side (no 101). The purchaser would need to reapply for consent on the new larger site excellent access and all services available. Offers In Region Of £ 300,000 are invited. For more information, contact Bentons on 01664 563892 or email: sales@bentons.co.uk
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Online access to contracts Blaby District Wilson Bowden Developments Ltd (c/o Agent: Chris Webster, Stephen George & Partners, 170 London Road, Leicester LE2 1ND) - Erection of building comprising 23,560 sq.metre warehouse and 2,640 sq.metre offices and security gatehouse, security fencing, vehicle access, parking, servicing, landscaping, earthworks and associated infrastructure - at Plot 80, Optimus Point, land off Kirby Road/Ratby Lane, Glenfield, Leicester. Grove Park Commercial Centre Ltd (c/o Agent: Stephen George & Partners, 170 London Road, Leicester LE2 1ND) - Two storey office building with associated car parking, infrastructure and landscaping - at Plot 3B, 2 Barton Close, Grove Park, Enderby, Leics. LE19 1SJ. Mr R Malloy (c/o Agent: Ryan Astill, Astill Planning Consultants, 141 London Road, Leicester LE2 1EF) Erection of one block of 7 one-bed flats and associated parking and amenity space - at land to the rear of 2-4 Sloane Close, Enderby, Leics. Mr David Graves (c/o Agent: DT Designs Ltd, 74 Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) - Erection of 11 dwellings - at land rear of 40-44 Sports Raod, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8AH. Mr Andy Jacques (c/o Agent: Nick Hood, NH Planning, 7 Wollerton Grove, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham B75 7SP) - Demolition of existing workshop and erection of two-storey detached building comprising 4 onebed apartments, associated parking and landscaping - at 33 Hinckley Road, Stoney Stanton, Leics. LE9 4LJ. Mr C Jolley (c/o Agent: G Burton, GB A&E Ltd, Ryton Organic Gardens, Wolston Lane, Ryton on Dunsmore, Rugby, Warks. CV8 3LG) - Erection of 2 dwellings with associated access (Reserved matters) - at land rear of Church View House, Cooks Lane, Sapcote, Leics. M&C Tyler & Attard (c/o Agent: K Hutchinson, White Design, Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3QY) - Erection of 3 dwellings with access off Leicester Road (Reserved maters) - at land to rear of Roadley House Farm, 8 Leicester Road, Sharnford, Leics. LE10 3PR.
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Belper plot for a single bungalow: £100k+ BB&J Commercial Property Consultants are offering for sale a building plot with planning permission for a well-appointed bungalow. The plot - No.91A Bullbridge Hill, Fritchley, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 2FL - comprises former garden land to the left (south) of an existing dwelling, 91 Bullbridge Hill. The plot extends to 0.18 acres approximately and the proposed bungalow has an approximate footprint of 1,615 sq.feet. Offers in excess of £100,000 are invited. For more information, contact Christopher Wright at BB&J on 01332 292825 or email: c.wright@bbandj.co.uk
Charnwood Borough Mr Simon Chamberlain (c/o Agent: Will Aust Architecture) - Extension of existing student accommodation to provide an additional 29 bedrooms - at Kingfisher Court, Kingfisher Way, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3NY. Mr Simon Thompson (c/o Agent: The Drawing Room (Architects) Ltd) - Works to building to enable change of use from former visitor centre to residential, Food & Drink and Drinking Establishment - at Cropston Visitor/Education Centre, Bradgate Road, Cropston, Leics. LE7 7GB. Mrs Charlotte Turlington (c/o Agent: Horsley Huber Architects Ltd) - Proposed single storey modular building to form a classroom/teaching space and ancillary accommodation - at Ulverscroft Manor, Priory Lane, Ulverscroft, Leics. LE67 9PH. Mr Doug Nicholls (c/o Agent: Lapworth Architects) - Erection of two storey extension to hotel, erection of nursery building, erection of 9 new dwellings and change of use of the existing nursery to offices - at GFTUET Limited, 84 Wood Lane, Quorn, Leics. LE12 8DB. Mr Moaz Al-Sibaai (c/o Agent: Kunstler Designs Architect) Conversion and erection of single storey extension to rear and two storey extension to side of dwelling to form 2 self-contained flats with parking and amenity space - at 36 Alston Drive, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 5UH. Mr G McHugh (c/o Agent: David Granger Design Ltd) - Erection of 3 detached dwellings with associated access, garage and parking arrangements - at land at Swan Street, Seagrave, Leics. Richardson Homes Ltd - Demolition of factory (Prior notification) - at 32 Charles Street, Sileby, Leics. LE12 7RJ. Mr Sarabdip Ryatt (c/o Agent: Amli Design) - Erection of twostorey building for offices following demolition - at land at rear of 6 & 8 Field Street, Shepshed, Leics. LE12 9AL. Jelson Limited - Erection of a single storey building as a day nursery - at Neighbourhood Centre Nursery, Hallam Fields Road, Birstall, Leicester.
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Woodbrook Vale High School (c/o Agent: Surveyors to Education) Erection of a single storey extension to dining hall - at Woodbrook Vale High School, Grasmere Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 2ST. Preci-Spark Ltd - Erection of an extension to factory (Revised scheme) - at Preci-Spark Ltd, Railway Terrace, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 1HW. Dr Michael Blakeley (c/o Agent: Mark Blood Building Design) Outline application for residential development for maximum 9 residential units - at Duke Street Motors, King Edward Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 1RZ. Asiatic Luck Corporation and Western Heritable (c/o Agent: Marrons Planning) - Erection of 133 dwellings - at land adjacent to Oakley Road Playing Field, Oakley Road, Shepshed, Leics.
Nuneaton & Bedworth Greenacre Property Ltd (c/o Agent: Michael Ramus, 76 Priory Road, Kenilworth, Warks. CV8 1LQ) Erection of 8 two-storey houses and 7 apartments in one two-storey block with car parking and access from Whitburn Road - at Site 103c008, Whitburn Road, Bedworth, Warks. Ms Charlotte Henson (c/o Agent: Ms Tamsin Cottle, JLL, Fourth Floor, City Gate East, Tollhouse Hill, Nottingham NG1 5FS) - Erection of 253 dwellings with public open space and associated infrastructure - at Site 29B002 at land south of Lower Farm, off Weddington Road, Nuneaton. Mercia Interior Design (c/o Agent: Mrs Rebecca Walker, Chapman Design LLP, Lelleford House, Long Lawford, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 9DT) Prior notification for the conversion of existing offices to create 18 individual flats - at 9 Bulkington Road, Bedworth, Warks. CV12 9DG.
Empty homes TWO houses which have stood empty for a combined total of 12 years are set to be brought back into use. Leicester City Council plans to make compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) on properties at 40 Harefield Avenue, Rowley Fields, which has been vacant since 2007, and 12 Coles Close, Rushey Mead, which has stood empty for five years.
Oak tree given to school Legal Challenge to by homebuilder in runup to National Tree Week Charnwood’s SCHOOL CHILDREN in Ashbyde-la- Zouch who helped plant a young oak tree at a new homes development last year have had the tree donated to their school by the developer Barratt Homes. The oak, which was planted by pupils from the Oak Tree class at Woodcote Primary School in June 2014, needed more space to mature, so Barratt Homes staff transported it from the Hastings Park development in Ashby and replanted it at the school in the run-up to National Tree Week (November 28th – December 6th). Suzanne Jones, Head Teacher at Woodcote Primary School, said, “The children from the Oak Class at our school enjoyed visiting Hastings Park last year and planting the young oak, and it was kind of Barratt Homes to offer the tree to us. “Trees are important to Woodcote Primary School - we name all our classes after species of trees and our school motto is: ‘From tiny seeds to glorious trees’.” Barratt Homes’ company logo is an oak, and the business has an excellent record of planting trees and other plants at its developments across the country – last year it pledged to plant 400,000 trees and shrubs in the UK, to mark the completion of its 400,000th home since it was founded in 1958. John Dillon, Managing Director of Barratt Homes North Midlands, said, “We planted the oak at Hastings Park to celebrate our company’s rebrand, but since then it has grown too big for its original plot. As the school helped plant it originally, we thought it would be nice if it could be replanted there for future generations to enjoy.” National Tree Week is the UK’s largest tree celebration which takes place annually to launch the start of the winter tree planting season, during which The Tree Council inspires people across Britain to plant upwards of a million trees across the country.
Friars Mill ready to welcome prospective tenants AN 18th century factory complex in Leicester’s Waterside is set to begin welcoming prospective tenants as work to redevelop it as a base for businesses nears completion. Friars Mill, a disused mill complex on the banks of the River Soar, is in its final stages of a Leicester City Council scheme to bring it back into use as modern workspaces. The site includes Leicester’s oldest surviving factory building – the former Donisthorpe Factory – which was badly damaged by fire in 2012. Over the last 14 months, the city council has been working with specialist restoration contractors William Anelay Ltd to transform the derelict buildings and provide 2,400sqm of attractive, new managed workspaces. It will feature 15 individual workspaces, ranging in size from the smallest at 56sqm to the largest at 183sqm over two floors, along with meeting rooms, reception area and a café. East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) has been awarded the contract to manage the workspaces on behalf of the city council. City Mayor Peter Soulsby said: “Friars Mill is an important part of the city’s industrial heritage and a fascinating collection of buildings that deserved to be saved and brought back into meaningful use. The restoration is in its final stages and the new workspaces are now starting to take shape. “I am delighted that we have East Midlands Chamber on-board to manage the process of attracting businesses into Friars Mill and supporting them to prosper. “This will help provide a real boost to the area. We want Friars Mill to stand as a beacon for the wider regeneration of the Waterside.” The Chamber is already successfully managing Leicester Food Park. Built by the city council, the food park offers nine high-quality units for new and growing food businesses. It reached full occupancy just three months after it opened in February.
Core Strategy
CHARNWOOD Borough Council will defend a legal challenge being made against its Core Strategy. The Council has received notice that an application has been made to the High Court for a judicial review of the examination process and adoption of the Core Strategy. The strategy sets out where new housing, employment land and infrastructure should go in Charnwood. It was adopted in November by the Council following extensive consultations and an examination by an independent planning inspector. Councillor Eric Vardy, Cabinet Member for Planning, said: “This is not an unexpected move and we will defend the Core Strategy. “As this has moved into the legal arena, we will not be commenting further about this action.” The application to the High Court has been made by the Rosconn Group and seeks: • the quashing of the decision to adopt the Core Strategy • a declaration that the Council and the Inspector erred in law by not examining the five-year land supply appropriately • an order requiring the inspector to re-open the Examination and allow submission and cross examination on five- year land supply • an order requiring the Inspector to reconsider and re-issue his report after hearing these issues. The Council is in the process of responding to the application and the High Court will then decide whether a judicial review can take place.
Potential plot in Hinckley: £70k SCRIVINS & CO Estate Agents are offering for sale a potential single building plot at 25 Woodland Road, Hinckley, Leics. The plot has a frontage of 10.5 metres approx. and a total site area of 164 sq.metres approx. The asking price is £70,000 and there is no chain. For more information, contact Scrivins & Co on 01455 890480 or email: estateagents@scrivins.co.uk
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Plumber is William Davis Apprentice of the Year HOUSEBUILDER William Davis Ltd held its annual ‘Apprentice of the Year’ awards, recognising the young tradespeople on its award-winning, in-house apprentice scheme.
At a recent presentation evening, the company’s 29 apprentices were joined by apprentice masters, college tutors, CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) apprenticeship officers and parents to celebrate their achievements. Managing director, Guy Higgins welcomed them all, before commencing the ceremony. 20 year old plumber, Jake Hankin, from Leicester, was named ‘Apprentice of the Year’ after demonstrating consistently high skills, quick progression, excellent academic results and a genuine interest and enthusiasm for work. Jake’s CITB apprenticeship officer, Amanda Drabant commented: “I’ve known Jake for three years and can honestly say he is the most polite and cheerful apprentice I’ve worked with in ten years. He receives nothing but praise from all his colleagues and his attitude is one we could all learn from.” Carpenter and joiner, Bryce White, now in his third year, was announced runner-up. Conscientious and well-mannered, Bryce impressed his tutors with his positive approach and willingness to learn, which has also made him a popular member of the site team. William Davis’ HR & training officer, Rebecca Jones added: “The Apprentice of the Year evening is always a cheerful occasion, as we TOP TWO: (Left) Bryce White, runner-up bring together all those who support our young tradespeople as they and (right) Jake Hankin, winner of the learn their crafts. Jake and Bryce are exemplary students, both on 2015 William Davis Apprentice of the Year track to make first-class tradesmen, and are considered great assets to their respective teams. We are delighted to announce them as Award. our 2015 Apprentice of the Year and runner-up, and look forward to watching their careers continue to thrive with the company.” Now in its 80th year of building quality homes throughout the Midlands, William Davis has been employing apprentices since 1946. Last year, the company was announced as a Top 100 employer for apprentices by the National Apprenticeship Service and its apprentice programme was the winner in the NFB (National Federation of Builders) Awards.
Former church for sale in Derby
INNES ENGLAND are offering for sale a former Methodist church building with planning consent for a D1 training facility. The property - at 3-4 St Peter’s Churchyard, Derby , Derbyshire, DE1 1NN has a floor area of 11,984 sq ft (1113.35 sq m). It is considered suitable for a variety of uses subject to planning. On-site parking and City Centre location. The asking price is £1,000,000. For more information, contact Nick Hosking at Innes England on 01332 362244 or email: nhosking@ innes-england.com
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Westleigh builds 37 new affordable homes in Nottinghamshire A HOUSING partnership scheme between Westleigh, Broxtowe Borough Council and Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA) has transformed two outdated retirement homes into 37 affordable new properties. Wyndham Court, in Chilwell, and Peatfield Court, in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, were both built in 1971 and were among the council’s oldest retirement housing complexes. They had proved difficult to let over a number of years and according to the council were, ‘no longer fit for purpose.’ As a result the council has regenerated the sites by replacing them with much needed modern housing for the benefit of local communities and all affected residents have been successfully relocated to new homes with the help of an From left, Chris Eyre from NCHA, Councillor Susan Bagshaw, allocated key worker. Gary Turner from Westleigh, Councillor David Bagshaw, Allan The two developments make up the second phase of a wider Browtowe Fisher from NCHA and Councillor Eric Kerry Borough Council project which will see a total 114 new affordable homes built across seven different sites. At Peatfield Court, in Stapleford, 23 new homes have been constructed by Westleigh. The project included building a mixture of two and three bedroom homes along with two bedroom bungalows and one bedroom apartments which all meet the criteria set out by the Lifetime Homes Standards, ensuring that they are adaptable to residents needs throughout their lifetimes. At Wyndham Court in Chilwell, which has been renamed Ulldale Court, 14 new affordable properties have been built by Westleigh providing a mix of two and three bedroom homes and one bedroom flats, the project cost £1.24m. Funding for all the properties was partly secured through a grant investment from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA).
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Cash boost for Narborough community thanks to housebuilder
WORK IS underway at Westleigh’s latest Leicestershire development Maple Grove in Narborough which will contribute nearly £137,500 to local community projects in the area. The funding has been provided by Westleigh as part of its planning agreements with Leicestershire County Council to build 14 new high specification homes on Huncote Road in the village. Westleigh will contribute approximately £58,450 towards the creation of a new neighbourhood play area, the developer will also provide just over £76,400 to support local educational facilities in the area and just under £870 will go towards local library services. Further funding which will also be provided to Leicestershire County Council. The Whetstone-based developer is transforming a brownfield site, which was formerly occupied by a disused local authority building, into brand new homes for sale. The properties, priced from £169,950, will be ideal for both first-time buyers and for families looking to make their next move with a mix of two, three,and four bedroom houses available and each home will be finished to the highest specification. Located on the edge of Narborough, the new homes will benefit from being in a rural location whilst having easy access to the M1 and M69 motorway network and Fosse Retail Park. Robert Orr, Sales and Marketing Manager for Westleigh Homes, commented, “Community investment is one of the most important aspects of any new housing scheme. To that end we are thrilled to be contributing to the local community as our Maple Grove development progresses and hope our contributions will go on to have a long term positive impact on the lives of people living in the village.”
Site for 9 dwellings in Melton
MIDDLETONS Estate Agents are offering for sale a plot of land with full detailed planning permission for an exclusive development of 9 executive homes. The land - at Burton Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. - has a guide price of £850,000. For further details, contact Middletons on 01664 778877.
Work has started on Fossebrook Primary BUILDING foundations are being laid for the new Fossebrook Primary School that will provide primary years education to pupils living in Leicester Forest East and Braunstone Town. The £4 million school will be ready for its first intake - of Foundation and years 1 and 2 pupils - in September 2016 and will eventually provide 210 places, with the potential to expand as demand increases over the next few years. Fossebrook is being developed by Leicestershire County Council and will take pupils from Leicester Forest East and Braunstone Town and help to ease the pressure on three other local schools resulting from increased births, more families moving into the area and new housing developments. The single-storey school is being built by Wilmott Dixon at Holmfield Avenue West, in Leicester Forest East, on land that is already owned by the council. The cost of building the new school is being met by £54 million government funding given to the council by the Department of Education for school places. A strategy spelling out how this money will be used is in place, and says that creating extra primary school places across the county is the top priority.
Dock 2 takes step forward
WORK on Dock 2 – which will provide grow-on workspace for hi-tech businesses at Leicester’s Pioneer Park – is set to get under way this year, following the appointment of a design team and the approval of a £150,000 budget to take the project forward. The new workspaces will be built on land next to the original Dock, which has been providing a base for technology businesses since 2013. City Mayor Peter Soulsby said: “Our ambition is to establish Pioneer Park as a hub for technology and knowledge-based industries, encouraging enterprise and creating jobs. “The success of Dock, which is home to more than 40 hi-tech small businesses, and the National Space Centre, which attracts more than 250,000 visitors each year, gives us a good base on which to build. “Our plans for Dock 2 will be another step forward, providing flexible grow-on space for technology businesses, right next door to the thriving community at Dock.” Leicester-based rg+p Ltd have been contracted as project managers and quantity surveyors, with international firm Idom appointed as lead consultant and architect. With headquarters in Spain, Idom was also executive architect for the stunning Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. Javier Quintana, architectural director of Idom, said: “Dock 2 is a very exciting project for us to be involved in. We look forward to creating a building of which Leicester will be proud.” Mitch Dale, director at rg+p, said: “This is a really significant appointment for rg+p. “As a local firm, we have watched the development of Leicester’s Pioneer Park with interest and are very pleased to be able to oversee the next phase in its expansion.” Funding of £150,000 from the city council’s Economic Action Plan will support the next stage of the project’s development, covering design and feasibility works. Dock 2 will be built on a brownfield site between the original Dock and the National Space Centre. The council hopes to complete the purchase of the land – which is owned by the Homes and Communities Agency – in 2016.
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