Leicestershire Builder Magazine July 2021 issue

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Leicester submits bids to finance trio of major development projects

BARRATT CREATES NEW ROLES FOR TRAINED BRICKLAYERS IN LEICESTERSHIRE A RECRUITMENT drive has been launched

by Barratt Homes North Midlands to encourage aspirational bricklayers in Leicestershire to join its growing team with positions ready to be filled.

BIDS ARE BELIEVED to have been submitted to finance three major development projects to help drive Leicester’s economic recovery as it emerges from more than a year of lockdowns.

Leicester City Council is bidding for around £39million from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund which is designed for long-term, major capital projects. The money will be used to develop both economic and transport projects designed to create jobs, encourage new investment and enable business growth.

Projects include the redevelopment of the former city council premises at Pilot House, in King Street, for start-up and growing creative businesses, bringing the cluster of heritage buildings back into use as part of the wider regeneration of the Belvoir Street, Market Street and New Walk areas.

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With the chance to start immediately, the exciting opportunity is open to bricklayers of any background in the industry with past experience and a Level 2 NVQ. The new recruits will work at sites across Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Warwickshire.

In joining the UK’s largest housebuilder, trained bricklayers can continue to develop their skills on the job and learn from the best in the industry, whilst opening the door to a wide range of career opportunities.

A demand for housing during the pandemic has meant the requirement to build new homes is at its greatest. The task of gaining interest from youngsters could

James Bagworth, Apprentice Bricklayer with Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands prove challenging for the industry, as research carried out by L&Q revealed that fewer than one in 10 young people would consider a career in construction.

With this in mind, the homebuilder places great emphasis on the importance of its apprenticeships, whilst also creating new roles for more skilled workers.

Mike Attfield (53), Build Manager at Barratt Homes, joined the

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New £750m construction framework to serve the East Midlands LOCAL COMMUNITIES across the East Midlands and the East of England are set to benefit from as much as £750million of new public sector construction activity as part of a new framework being launched by SCAPE.

SCAPE, one of the UK’s leading public sector procurement authorities, is to begin the search for contractors to support its next generation regional construction framework.

Part of the SCAPE Construction suite of direct award frameworks, the new framework will launch in June 2022 and help local authorities and public sector organisations to accelerate the procurement of construction projects up to a value of £7.5million.

Public bodies using the framework will gain instant access to high quality construction contractors and an extensive local supply chain, supporting the delivery of projects that will generate social value, training, apprenticeships and leave a positive legacy for local communities.

The new four-year framework will build on the positive impact of SCAPE’s existing Regional Construction framework which has successfully delivered 362 projects to date. This current framework is due to expire in Summer 2022.

Following detailed consultation with public sector clients in these regions, a new, innovative feature to this framework is a unique parallel lotting structure, which will provide an option to engage early with multiple contractors before awarding a project.

In response to additional feedback from clients, this framework will provide further flexibility by offering a ‘commercial choice’ option in addition to a direct award procurement pathway, as part of the contractor selection process.

Those organisations procuring projects through the framework will also benefit from the removal of value bands within the new structure, providing clients with greater choice over which contractors and services they would like to select.

An important new feature of the framework is the lifecycle agreement that will be supported by the successful delivery partners. The agreement will enable the adoption and achievement of ambitious sustainability goals and deliver vastly improved building performance to support an effective response to the climate emergency.

The new £750m framework will be structured into 4 regions.

John Simons, acting group procurement director at SCAPE, said: “This evolution of the framework comes at a time of critical importance for our public sector colleagues, as they begin to put their post-Covid recovery strategies into action and work towards the net zero target for 2030.

“By introducing a parallel lotting structure within a direct award framework, we feel that we can help to clear a path to achieving those objectives, whilst maintaining a bedrock of rigour, compliance and client support.

“By evolving this framework offer, we will provide a simplified and highquality route to market that will enable clients to get projects off the ground quickly through delivery partners who have the expertise to help them achieve their ambitions.”

Adrian Hill, acting deputy managing director at SCAPE, said: “Our role is to facilitate positive relationships between the private and public sector.

“Underpinned by a model that has a proven track record of successful delivery, we believe that this latest framework will not only nurture those partnerships and deliver great spaces and places, but will ensure each and every project drives even better economic outcomes for local communities.

“Construction contractors need confidence to grow their businesses and employ new staff from their local communities.

“This framework offers contractors a four-year framework that, through collaboration, will help them to deliver projects that will keep the pound local, create security for their businesses and tangible social value, whilst helping clients realise the potential of their estate.”

Invitations to tender are expected to be announced at the end of this year following a period of pre-market engagement later this summer.

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Leicester City Mrs Charlotte Henson (c/o: Barratt Homes, 2 Horizon Place, Mellors Way, Nottingham Business Park, Nottingham NG8 6PY) Residential development of 96 dwellings including associated infrastructure - at land between Somerset Avenue and Heacham Drive, Leicester (formerly known as Blackbird Road Playing Fields) Phase 3 of the City Heights Development.

Mr Rakesh Rana (c/o Agent: Dennis Dziko, Volta Designs, 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ) - Change of use of dwellinghouse to 4 onebedroom flats - at 191 Fosse Road South, Leicester LE3 0FY. What A Goal Ltd (c/o Agent: William Aust, WA Architecture, 162 Julian Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5AN) – Change of use from trampoline park and restaurant to indoor football/ cricket pitches/soft play, restaurant and rented units – at Units 6-10, 17-33 Lewisher Road, Leicester LE4 9LR. Mr Singh & Mrs Kaur (c/o Agent: Mrs Barbosa, Structskill Structural Services Ltd, 20 Stockton Road, Leicester LE4 9DS) – First floor rear and two storey side extensions to existing factory – at 40 Portishead Road, Leicester LE5 0JL. Sunny Leicester Ltd (c/o Agent: Adam Wilson, Wilson Architects Ltd, Unit S7, Sparkhouse Enterprise Building, University of Lincoln, Lincoln LN6 7DG) – Single storey rear extension, rear loft dormer and change of use to form 2 three-bedroom flats – at 335 Aylestone Road, Leicester LE2 7QL.

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The scheme, which would cost about £11m, would create around 250 skilled jobs. If the funding bid is successful, the buildings could be in use by 2023/24.

A £21million project that could create around 400 new jobs is proposed for three related projects in and around Pioneer Park and Exploration Drive, near the National Space Centre. The area is already home to the innovative Dock workspaces for high-tech industries, and three linked elements would see more Dock-style buildings and high-quality manufacturing spaces created.

The vacant Ian Marlow Centre council depot site in nearby Blackbird Road would be transformed into light industrial spaces to provide muchneeded small units, while other land at Pioneer Park would be redeveloped to complement the University of Leicester’s Science Park, providing an opportunity to deliver high-quality production facilities linked to space and satellite technologies.

The third Levelling Up fund bid would finance the first phase of the regeneration of Leicester’s railway station, which involves remodelling the entrance to create a new gateway to the city centre, creating a taxi rank on Station Street, restoring the booking hall to its original size, and converting the covered entrance hall areas – known as a port cochere – into space for hospitality and retail. The scheme would cost about £22 million.

In total the three schemes are expected to cost about £54 million, of which £39 million could come from Levelling Up fund bids, with the rest made up from existing match funding and council contributions.

The bid proposals are due to be discussed by Leicester City Council’s Economic Development, Transport and Climate Emergency Scrutiny Committee on June 16. The bids are due to be submitted on June 18.

Leicester City Mayor Peter Soulsby said: “The bids we are making for this for cash are the latest phase of our work to drive the city’s economic recovery, and would finance major, long-term projects to create new jobs, retain skilled workers and improve infrastructure in both the city centre and the Pioneer Park areas, as well as upgrading Leicester’s station to meet the modern needs of a city of this size.

“Businesses across the city have suffered greatly over the last 15 months or so, and it is vital we rebuild confidence in Leicester and let people know we are open for business.

“Part of that is ensuring the opportunities for skilled employment are there, meaning we retain skilled workers, develop high-manufacturing facilities and build on our reputation as a place which has much to offer businesses, and with good transport links to the rest of the region.

“Last month also saw the launch of the “We’ve Missed You” campaign, working with businesses to encourage people back into the city, so they can once again enjoy the retail, hospitality, heritage and entertainment we have on offer.

“As a city we’ve lived through a hard time recently, and this is the next important step in us being able to bounce back from that.”

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THE YOUNG stars of the Coalville Town Ravenettes Under 11s Football Club are sporting brand new football kits after receiving a sponsorship from David Wilson Homes.

The developer, which is based in Bardon, donated the funds required to provide brand new tops for the team to wear during their training and matches.

Despite not meeting during the recent Covid-19 lockdown periods, the team have now resumed training after restrictions have been eased and are enjoying feeling united whilst they start to play outdoors with their team.

Bethan McLeavy, manager of the team, and the families of the players are all appreciative of the support from the housebuilder.

Bethan said: “We would like to say a massive thank you to David Wilson Homes for giving us the sponsorship as it’s a much needed positive for the girls during the pandemic. The new kit has made the girls feel appreciated and also reminds them why they joined Coalville Town Football Club.”

Coalville Town Ravenettes Under11s participate in the Leicester District and Mutual Football League and carry out their training at the Mander Cruikshank Stadium.

John Reddington, Managing Director at David Wilson Homes East Midlands, said: “We were thrilled to be able to show our support to the Coalville Town Ravenettes Under 11s team with the sponsorship of their new training tops for this season.

“As a leading housebuilder, we see it as our responsibility to support local groups and organisations within the communities we build.

Clubs such as Coalville Town Ravens FC unite residents, boost morale within the neighbourhood and create an identity for the young people involved.”

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Residential development site for BARRATT - from page 1 sale in Ashby St Ledgers Pocklingtons Walk Ltd (c/o Agent: David Warner, 31 Brockhurst Avenue, Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 2HG) – Change of use, alterations and listed building consent to provide 10 flats – at 1 Pocklingtons Walk, Leicester LE1 6BT. Wadhwa (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects Ltd, Regent House, 7 Upper King Street, Leicester LE1 6XB) – Change of use from a dwelling house into 3 apartments plus single storey and dormer extension at rear – at 56 Upperton Road, Leicester LE3 0HB. Mr Pravin Parmar (c/o Agent: Resubmission of application no. 20200621 for change of use from elevenbedroom house to one sevenbedroom house after loft conversion and 2 flats plus two-storey extension at front – at 49 Lutterworth Road, Leicester LE2 8PH.

HOWKINS & HARRISON are offering for sale a substantial residential development site at Main Street, Ashby St Ledgers CV23 8UN.

The approx. 0.71 acre site is situated along Main Street in the centre of the village of Ashby St Ledgers and is bordered by post and rail fencing. It includes a number of mature trees, a range of brick and stone buildings, one of which is approved to be demolished as part of the planning permission to provide access to the site.

There is an extant planning permission on the site for the construction of a large detached dwelling by virtue of a Certificate of Lawfulness (existing) (DA/2014/0011), granted by Daventry District Council on 20th February 2014. Guide price: £500,000.

For more information, contact Howkins & Harrison Rugby office on 01788 564680.

One Heritage Group (c/o Agent: DAY Architectural Ltd, 1st Floor, Lancaster Buildings, Deansgate, Manchester M3 2BW) – Four storey development comprising 15 residential apartments on ground to third floor with one retail unit on ground floor – at land at the corner of Church Gate and St Peters Lane, Leicester.

Leicestershire Brahma Samaj (c/o Agent: Tajinder Sohal, 54 Staveley Road, Leicester LE5 5JT) – Convervatory to rear of place of worship – at Leicestershire Brahma Samaj, 15 Belgrave Road, Leicester LE4 6AR. Raziya Mirza (c/o Agent: Mrs Rachel Mason, Zollinger & Ball Ltd, 5 Beech Road, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DG) – Alteration and creation of 2 studio flats on outhouse at the rear of 70 Berners Street, Leicester LE2 0AF.

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housebuilder 30 years ago as an Apprentice Joiner and hasn’t looked back since.

He said: “We now expect more from our tradespeople onsite and, with modern houses having more detailed designs, our bricklayers have the chance to develop a more skilled and technical approach.

“As a company we are very diverse in our outlook and we have both male and female Site Managers leading on multiple sites. Everyone works as one in a team with the shared goal to build each house to its best standard, to provide a home our customers can be proud of.”

Bricklayers will earn the chance to go into site management as they progress and each site is judged for an NHBC Pride in the Job award, which provides opportunities to contribute to a prized community.

Mike added: “We operate throughout the year, have a large amount of developments and plenty of new sites are starting as others complete. It’s a well organised company run by excellent site teams with high standards of health and safety.

“As with all of our employees, bricklayers are very valued members of the team as they start the journey for the development, the customer and each new community that takes shape.”

Someone who’s reaped the benefits of a career in bricklaying with Barratt Homes is James Bagworth (19), who’s coming to the end of his apprenticeship having first joined the housebuilder in September 2019.

He said: “After completing my GCSEs, I didn’t think construction was for me but a few friends in the industry recommended bricklaying to me so I thought I’d try it. It’s been the best choice of my career so far.

“Since joining Barratt Homes, I’ve valued the constant advice from my site manager the most. Not just in terms of construction, but general guidance and direction with a number of matters outside of work.

“It’s a great time to become a bricklayer. Many people will have been saving up to buy houses over the past year and once restrictions ease fully, the demand is going to be even greater so trades will be required massively.”

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Mr M Ismail (c/o Agent: Lot 133 Ltd, PO Box 10789, Leicester LE8 8EN) – Change of use from shops, etc to dwellinghouses – at 160 Fosse Road North, Leicester LE3 5ES.

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Site for 3 homes in Aslockton

NEWTONChapel Lane, Aslockton FALLOWELL are offering £675,000 for sale a 0.5 acre site with planning permission (ref: 18/01895/ FUL) for 3 four-bedroom detached homes.

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Mr Singh (c/o: 37 Ridley Street, Leicester LE3 0QL) – Conversion of House in Multipl Occupation to 2 one-bed flats – at 37 Ridley Street, Leicester LE3 0QL. Tanna Associates Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr Dennis Dziko, Volta Designs, 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ) – Conversion of first and second floors to 3 one-bed flats – at 80 Belgrave Gate, Leicester LE1 3GQ. Mr S Verma (c/o Agent: Mr R Khan, Masterplan Design Ltd, The Vicarage, Woodhill, Leicester LE5 3JB) – Change of use to 3 self-contained flats – at 2-4 Blackbird Road, Leicester LE4 0FS. Ms J Berridge (c/o Agent: Mr Andy Sell, AJS Architectural Services, 156a Fosse Road North, Leicester LE3 5ES) – Proposed 4 self-contained flats and single storey extension – at 43 Glenfield Road, Leicester LE3 6AU. Leicestershire Partnerships NHS Trust (c/o Agent: Mr Ben Lillywhite, P+HS Architects, The Old Station, Station Road, Stokesley TS9 7AB) – Single storey extension of ward area of the Bradgate Mental Health Unit to provide additional ward accommodation – at Bradgate Mental Health Unit, Glenfield Hospital Site, Groby Road, Leicester LE3 9EJ.

OUTLINE planning permission for the construction of up to 55 homes has been granted on appeal, on land at Wykin Lane, Stoke Golding in Hinckley and Bosworth.

Pegasus Group acted on behalf of Davidsons Developments Ltd at the public inquiry in respect of planning, housing land supply and landscape matters, whilst ADC Infrastructure acted in respect of highways matters and No5 Chambers provided Counsel.

Key issues pertinent to the appeal included: the effect of the development on traffic movements and highway safety; the effect of the development on character and appearance of the countryside; the effect of the development on local infrastructure provision; and whether the Council could demonstrate a 5 year supply of deliverable housing sites.

The Inspector found that, whilst the proposed development would have a negative effect on the character and appearance of the countryside, in conflict with Policy DM4 of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Development Management Document (SADMP DPD), the effect would be no greater than a moderate adverse impact.

In respect of highways, the Inspector found that the development would have an acceptable effect on traffic movements and highway safety.

Therefore, it would not conflict with Policy DM17 of the SADMP DPD. Lastly, the Inspector found that the Council was only able to demonstrate ‘around’ a 4.6-year housing land supply.

Concluding on the planning balance, the Inspector determined that, given the housing land supply position and the status of certain Development Plan polices, the presumption in favour of sustainable development applied in line with NPPF paragraph 11 and SADMP Policy DM1.

While the development would conflict with CS Policies 7 and 11 and SADMP Policy DM4, there are sufficient material considerations to indicate that permission should be granted, including the provision of market and affordable housing in the context of an identified shortfall.

Buildgreen Limited (c/o Agent: Jason Edwards, JDUtopia Ltd, 43 Bulwer Road, Leicester LE2 3BW) – Construction of 8 dwellings – at 464A Uppingham Road, Leicester LE5 2GG.

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The land – at Chapel Lane, Aslockton, Nottingham NG13 9AR – is being offered at an asking price of £675,000.

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

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Planning flow needs to speed up to

meet 300,000 new homes target

DEVELOPERS and housebuilders warn the government is unlikely to hit its goal of 300,000 new homes built a year by the mid-2020s unless it ups its planning permission numbers.

They are calling for at least 1.7m planning applications to be granted claiming the current pipeline of 1.3m homes with permission to be built by March 2025 is not enough.

The Land Promoters and Developers Federation, LPDF, and Home Builders Federation, HBF, claim planning permission data, such as Glenigan’s, includes sites where an unquantified number of homes have already been built.

They have commissioned research that shows there should be at least 1.7m homes with permission granted if the government is serious about building 300,000 new homes a year.

Taking Stock, produced by planning consultants Lichfields, calls for more applications in the pipeline because many permissions are delayed, replanned or lapse, and some will deliver homes beyond a five-year timescale.

HBF planning director Andrew Whitaker said: “The report clearly demonstrates we are not currently granting anywhere near enough planning permissions to meet the government’s housing target. It also shows that for such a key government objective, the way housing permissions are monitored is wholly unsatisfactory and does not provide a basis to make reasoned policy decisions.”

LPDF and HBF want a national centralised digital monitoring system of permissions showing how they relate to completions and pinpointing the location.

The report calculates planning permissions for around 520,000 houses each year needs to be granted to ensure 300,000 homes a year are delivered. This means an increase of between 104,000 and 115,000 permissions a year over the next two to three years.

LPDF chairman Paul Brocklehurst said local planning authorities needed more staff to process the thousands of stalled applications due to delays to determination, agreement of section 106 and planning appeals.

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IHS Markit / CIPS UK Construction PMI Total Activity Index

Ansiam Homes Ltd (c/o Agent: Mrs Varsha Tailor, DT Designs Ltd, 74 Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) – Single storey front and rear extension, two storey side extension, loft conversion with dormer at rear and change of use from dwelling to 4 self-contained flats – at 34 Braunstone Avenue, Leicester LE3 0JG. Matthew Wormleighton (c/o: 138 Vernon Road, Aylestone, Leicester LE2 8GB) – Extension to the covered seated stand for a further 50 metres of covered seating – at 800 Aylestone Park Youth Football Club, Saffron Lane, Leicester LE2 6TG. Mr Hiren Hinglagia (c/o: 44 Arbour Road, Leicester LE4 6QA) – Change of use from a single residential property to 2 self-contained flats – at 44 Arbour Road, Leicester LE4 6QA.

Hinckley & Bosworth Gulf Ventures 2 Ltd (c/o Agent: James Warrington, WSP, 8 First Street, Manchester M15 4RP) – Demolition of existing buildings and structures and erection of buildings for B2/ B8 use together with revised access from Peckleton Lane (Resubmission) – at land north of Neovia Logistics Services (UK) Ltd, Peckleton Lane, Desford, Leicester LE9 9JU. Kelproperties Ltd (c/o Agent: Alan Crossley, ATC Design & Build Ltd, Drayton Lodge, Lower Drayton, Brimfield, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 4NX) – Erection of a drive-thru café including parking, access, landscaping and associated works – at Unit 2, Midland Distribution Centre, Markfield Road, Groby, Leicestershire LE6 0FS.

New orders increase at the fastest rate since the survey began in April 1997 May PMI® data indicated that the UK construction sector remained on a strong recovery path, with output growth reaching its strongest since September 2014. Moreover, new order volumes increased at the fastest pace since the survey began just over 24 years ago.

Input cost inflation was also at a survey-record high during May, reflecting a surge in demand for construction materials and severe supply shortages.

At 64.2 in May, up from 61.6 in April, the seasonally adjusted IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI® Total Activity Index registered above the 50.0 no-change value for the fourth consecutive month and signalled the strongest rate of output growth for just under seven years.

House building (index at 66.3) was the best-performing category of construction activity in May, followed by commercial work (64.4).

The latest increase in work on commercial projects was the steepest since August 2007, reflecting strong demand conditions following the reopening of customer-facing areas of the UK economy.

Civil engineering activity (index at 61.3) also increased sharply during May, although the pace of expansion eased slightly since the previous month. The latest survey pointed to a rapid upturn in new business across the construction sector. Around 47% of the survey panel reported higher volumes of new work, while only 11% signalled a reduction. Construction companies attributed the surge in order books to strong demand for residential building work and high levels of confidence about the near term economic outlook.

New project starts and a sustained recovery in construction workloads resulted in another marked rise in staffing numbers during May. The rate of job creation was the fastest since July 2014. Moreover, subcontractor usage increased at a survey-record pace.

Mirroring the trend for order books, latest data indicated a steep upturn in purchasing activity across the construction sector. Some firms also noted that input buying had been boosted by efforts to build inventories in response to supply shortages.

Suppliers’ delivery times lengthened sharply in May, with the downturn in vendor performance the second-steepest since the survey began (exceeded only by that seen in April 2020).

Stretched supply chains and steep rises in raw material prices contributed to a rapid increase in average cost burdens. The overall rate of input price inflation was the

highest in just over 24 years of data collection.

Construction companies remain highly upbeat about their growth prospects for the next 12 months.

Around 61% of the survey panel predict a rise in business activity, while just 8% anticipate a decline.

Positive sentiment was mostly attributed to resurgent customer demand, alongside optimism about the UK economic outlook following the successful vaccine roll out.

Tim Moore, Economics Director at IHS Markit, which compiles the survey: “UK construction companies

reported another month of rapid output growth amid a surge in residential work and the fastest rise in commercial building since August 2007. Total new orders increased at the strongest rate since the survey began more than two decades ago, but supply chains once again struggled to keep pace with the rebound in demand.

“There were widespread reports citing shortages of construction materials and wait times from suppliers lengthened considerably in comparison to those seen during April.

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Building plot in Long Lawford HOWKINS & HARRISON are offering for sale a residential building plot at Baileys Lane, Long Lawford, Rugby CV23 9AY.

Extending to approximately 204 sq.m or thereabouts, the plot has outline planning consent for a detached one storey dwelling with an approximate footprint of 65 sq m and two off road parking spaces.

Guide Price £85,000. For more information, contact Howkins & Harrison Rugby office on 01788 564680.

Claybrooke Magna plot ANDREW GRANGER & CO are offering for sale an individual building plot with full planning permission (ref: 17/01463/FUL) for a single detached property.

The plot – at Smithy House, Main Road, Claybrooke Magna, Leics. LE17 5AJ – is being offered for sale by private treaty.

The asking price is £135,000.

For more information, contact Andrew Granger & Co on 01858 431 315 or email: sales@andrewgranger.co.uk

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RICS UK Residential Market Survey, May 2021

Mr Zak Tomassi (c/o Agent: Miss Karina Duncan, 19 Quill Cottage, Dennis Street, Hugglescote, Coalville, Leics. LE67 2FP) – Change of use from offices to Estate Agents at ground floor with residential flat at first floor – at 4 Wood Street, Earl Shilton, Leicester LE9 7ND. Springbourne Homes Ltd (c/o Agent: Mrs Karen Brightman, Marrons Planning, 2 Colton Square, Leicester LE1 1QH) – Erection of 8 dwellings with associated access and landscaping – at land rear of 5-15 The Coppice, Burbage, Leicestershire.

Mr Paul Vinod (c/o Agent: Mr Ryan Felce, ADS Projects, 37 Park Road, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4ED) – First floor extension above shops and creation of 2 new flats (Resubmission) – at The Handymans DIY, 96 Kirkby Road, Barwell, Leicester LE9 8FQ. Mr David Backer (c/o Agent: Simon Hawley, Harris Lamb, 75-76 Francis Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B16 8SP) – Residential development of up to 25 dwellings with associated public open space – at land at Crabtree Farm, Hinckley Road, Barwell, Leics.

Redrow Homes & Peter Andrew Farmer (c/o Agent: Mr Myles Wild-Smith, Lichfields, Cornerblock, 2 Cornwall Street, Birmingham B3 2DX) – Outline application for the erection of up to 80 residential dwellings, open space provision and associated infrastructure – at land to the south west of Lutterworth Road, Burbage, Leics.

Solid demand and a shortage of new listings drives house prices higher HOUSE PRICES continue to rise as new listings fail to keep up with the number of interested buyers, according to the RICS UK Residential Market Survey, May 2021.

In May, the number of people looking to buy a new home continued to rise, with 32% more respondents noting an increase from prospective buyers. However, supply cannot keep up with this increase in demand, as a net balance of -21% 47 Nottingham Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1NN Tel: 01664 563892 sales@bentons.co.uk respondents reported another fall in the number of| Email: new listings being London associated office: 121 Park Lane, Mayfair W1 Tel: 020 7079 1518 brought to market.

This widening disparity between new buyer enquires and new instructions sees the gap at its widest since November 2013, signalling a real mismatch.

The RICS data suggests however, that sales instructions could improve over the coming months, as survey participants are reporting that the number of market appraisals being undertaken is up on a twelve-month comparison (net balance +24%).

As the market sees the impact of people trying to beat the stamp duty holiday coming to an end, newly agreed sales rose once again. This month, +30% of respondents reported an increase, but this is down from +47% in April. Looking further ahead, whilst respondents expect sales to continue to rise in the coming three months, they do so at a lesser rate than reported in previous surveys. In May, +10% of surveyors expect sales to increase over the summer period, down from +21% last month.

The ‘sales boom’ is not anticipated to last, as sales expectations for the coming twelve months have now turned flat, suggesting that the Stamp Duty holiday is the primary driving force behind the latest market trend.

Current market conditions suggest that there is no sign of house price inflation losing any steam. The national house price net balance rose to +83% in May, up from +76% in April and is the fourth successive month in which upward pressure on house prices has intensified. All parts of the UK show that house prices have risen.

In addition, +45% of respondents envisage house prices to rise in the coming three months. Respondents also anticipate that prices will rise for the year ahead, as 64% more respondents anticipate an increase.

A similar pattern exists in the rental market, as tenant demand continues to outstrip supply leading to expectations for rents to rise further in the coming three months. In May, a net balance of +48% of surveyors reported a rise in demand for rental properties. However, for the tenth successive month, the net balance for the number of new rental properties being listed fell, with -21% reporting a fall. This disparity has led to +55% of respondents predicting rents to rise in the coming three months. Looking further ahead, contributors expect rents to rise by around 3%.

Simon Rubinsohn, RICS Chief Economist commented: “Ending a tax break always has the potential to be a little disruptive for a market but with the economy performing better than could have been expected even a short while ago and the cost of money still at rock bottom levels, the principal drivers supporting demand will remain in place even after the expiry of the stamp duty holiday. More challenging is the question of supply, a theme coming back strongly from respondents to the survey both with regard to the sales and lettings markets.

“The government’s planning reforms including the relaxation of permitted developments rights is clearly designed to address this problem but the jump in five year expectations for prices and rents to their highest levels since the middle of the last decade suggests that there is a degree of scepticism about whether this approach will deliver a significant enough uplift in housebuilding numbers.”

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Walkers warehouse acquired for £12.1m

OXENWOOD Real Estate, the UK and European real estate investment management firm, has acquired a distribution warehouse which supports the Walkers’ crisp manufacturing complex in Leicester.

The prime warehouse, which totals 122,275 sq ft and is located on Bursom Industrial Estate, has been acquired by Oxenwood for Oxenwood Catalina, its joint venture with Catalina Holdings (Bermuda) Ltd, for £12.1 million, reflecting a net initial yield of 5.0%.

The three-bay warehouse is let to Walkers for a further 10 years and is used for the storage of raw materials prior to being delivered to the adjacent manufacturing plant.

Walkers was founded in Leicester in 1948 and is now a wholly owned subsidiary of PepsiCo, Inc. The Walkers complex on Bursom Industrial Estate is the largest crisp production plant in the world, producing more than 11 million bags of crisps per day.

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GLENIGAN INDEX

Construction-starts continue to rise as confidence grows Harborough District Jeakins Weir (c/o Agent: Joe Gregson, Brooklyn Ellis Ltd, The Old Byre, Brailsford Hall, Hall lane, Brailsford, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 3BU) – Erection of a single storey extension to existing community hub (Revised scheme) – at Scraptoft Community Hub, Malsbury Avenue, Scraptoft, Leicester LE7 9FQ. Clarity Property Ltd (c/o Agent: Charles Kennett, Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Erection of 4 dwellings (Reserved matters) – at land adjacent to 1A Victoria Street, Fleckney, Leicester.

THE VALUE OF underlying construction work (under £100 million in value) commencing on-site during the three months to May 2021 was 69% higher than a year ago and 19% higher than the preceding three months on a seasonally adjusted basis. However, project-starts were still 9% lower than the same period in 2019.

Residential project-starts experienced the greatest growth of 91% compared to a year ago but were still 5% lower than two years ago. Residential-starts also experienced the biggest increase against the preceding three months (29%).

Non-residential work starting onsite was 80% higher than a year ago and 19% higher than the previous three-month period. However, nonresidential project-starts were 12% lower than the same period in 2019.

Underlying civil engineering-starts experienced the smallest growth of 2% against the previous year and was the only area to experience

remained 5% lower than the same period in 2019. Private housing was the strongest performer, with starts 122% up on a year ago and 31% higher than during the preceding three months (seasonally adjusted).

Private housing-starts were also 1% higher than they were during the same period in 2019. While social housing project-starts were 39% higher than last year, they were still 18% lower than two years ago.

Non-residential project-starts increased 80% against the previous year and 19% compared to the preceding three-month period but remained 12% lower than during the same period in 2019.

Retail project-starts performed very strongly having increased 190% compared to a year ago and 104% against the preceding three months. Health project-starts were also strong, despite slipping back 5% against the preceding three months.

The East Midlands, with growth of 36% against the same period in 2019, performed strongly.

Underlying project-starts in the region were 68% higher than a year ago and 22% up on the preceding three months.

a decline compared with the preceding three-month period (-11%). Civil engineering projectstarts were also 11% lower than they were two years ago.

Glenigan’s Economic Analyst, Rhys Gadsby, commented on the latest figures: “Unsurprisingly project-starts for the vast majority of sectors and regions achieved strong growth against the same period last year when the UK was in lockdown for the first time. However, as civil engineering project-starts remained strong throughout the first lockdown, YoY growth figures in this month’s index will be relatively low compared to other sectors.

Project-starts in only four sectors and five regions were higher than they were two years ago, illustrating that further recovery is yet to come.

However, the outlook is bright with main contract awards and detailed planning approvals both strong.

High confidence is expected to lift starts during the second half of 2021, although the supply and cost of materials may dampen the pace of project-starts and work on-site.”

The value of residential work commencing on-site during the three months to May was 91% higher than a year ago but

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Material price increases holding back recovery for small builders

WORK FOR BUILDERS in the repair, maintenance and improvement sector remains healthy with a 5% increase in the three months to April 2021, but the national shortage of construction materials risks undermining builders’ ability to build, says the Federation of Master Builders in response to ONS construction output data just released.

Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “That construction output in April was 0.3% above its pre-pandemic levels points to encouraging signs for the industry’s recovery. However, it’s clear that the shortage of construction materials, and rising prices, are impacting small builders most severely and threatens many businesses’ survival as we emerge from lockdown.

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More than £925,000 given out to local projects A DIVERSE range of community projects have received a welcome financial boost – totalling more than £925,000 – thanks to Harborough District Council.

The projects are benefiting from Section 106 money which is provided by developers for community projects and social infrastructure in locations where development has taken place.

Those projects which have successfully applied for funding are: • Great Glen Parish Council - £892,938.13 for a new, larger replacement purpose-built community building to replace the existing youth centre and village hall to create more opportunities for indoor activities • St Andrews Church, North Kilworth - £17,640 for the modernisation and refurbishment of the 12th century St Andrews Church to provide more opportunity for social events • Great Glen Parish Council - £9,570 for two footpaths required at the cemetery in London Road, Great Glen, to improve access and safety • St Nicolas Church, Fleckney - £4,020.40 for footpath and fencing improvements surrounding the recently cleared area for additional burial plots • South Kilworth Parish Council - £2,631.80 for the installation of a zipwire / cable facility at the children’s play following a village consultation Councillor Simon Whelband, Harborough District Council’s Cabinet member for communities, said: “We are delighted to be allocating such a significant amount of money to some really positive local projects which will benefit residents and communities for many years to come. Section 106 funding provides an opportunity to bring much-needed infrastructure to communities across the district.”

Organisations from areas with Section 106 funding are invited to submit grant applications. Details of these areas are available on the council’s website at www.harborough.gov.uk/grants

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Builders’ Problems SOLVED RSJ New Homes Ltd (c/o Agent: Mark Winklewski Associates, 4 Park Mews, Burnmill Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7JQ) – Erection of 6 dwellings – at land adjacent to 41A Main Street, Medbourne, Leics.

Mr & Mrs Briggs (c/o Agent: Martin Bagshaw, MHB Planning Ltd, Dale View Rews Close, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 0DW) – Erection of 4 dwellings and garages (Revised scheme) – at land east of Shangton Road, Tur Langton, Leics.

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

LE16 9SZ) – Erection of 8 dwellings, office, 4 health and leisure facilities and solar PV canopy – at Archway House, Harborough Road, Lubenham, Leics. LE16 9SZ.

Oadby & Wigston Mr Billy Gill (c/o Agent: Jason Edwards, JDUtopia Ltd, 43 Bulwer Road, Leicester LE2 3BW) – Prior notification of the subdivision of 2 existing two-storey office buildings to create 6 new dwellings – at Chapel House, 10 Chapel Street, Oadby, Leicester LE2 5AD. Karen Whitehead & David Pinkney (c/o Agent: O’Neill Planning Associates Ltd, Lancaster House, James Nicolson Link, Clifton Moor, York YO30 4GR) – Demolition of all existing structures including a single dwelling and construction of a 60-bedroom residential care home and associated access, parking and landscaping – at 23 Stoughton Drive South, Oadby, Leicester LE2 2RJ.

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PROBLEM: I am rather embarrassed with the issue I have – I cannot identify the party that I have contracted with!

I run a small plastering company and a few months ago I was approached by a firm of consultants who said that they were project managers for a scheme that involved converting a row of shops with offices above, into flats, and wanted me to price the plastering work.

I visited site and then emailed my price over to the consultants. A few days later, I received an email from a bloke called Barry Harper (not his real name), who said that he was the commercial manager for the company that owned the development and wanted me to start my work on the coming Monday. Barry did not identify the company.

About 4 weeks after starting the work, I emailed to Barry a valuation of the work carried out on the site to date, and about 3 weeks later I started to chase the money owed. Around 5 weeks after I had sent my first valuation over (and by then I had sent over another valuation), I still had not been paid.

After a bit more chasing, I managed to speak to Barry who told me that I needed to send an invoice to the firm of consultants, which I subsequently did. I then was contacted by the consultants who said that I had to invoice a particular limited company (who I had never heard of before), and to cut a long story short, upon receiving my invoices (which now totalled 3), that limited company said that it was not liable for the payment and that I should seek the monies from whoever gave me the order to do the work.

I have now finished the job, but have yet to be paid a penny – but who is responsible for payment?

Michael Gerard

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

RESPONSE: A bit of predicament you have got yourself in!

The party that is liable for payment would be the party that a) you had offered to carry out the works for; and b) had subsequently accepted that offer.

When you sent your price to the firm of consultants, I assume that you addressed your price to the consultants.

Therefore, your offer was to the consultants and acceptance could only come from the consultants – no other party could accept your offer.

However, the problem you have is that the firm of consultants did not accept your offer – Barry Harper did. In such circumstances therefore, Barry has not actually accepted your offer (as the offer was not made to Barry, he could not accept the same), but his email he sent to you asking you to start work, is actually an offer to you for you to carry out the work as per your price submitted to the firm of consultants, and it was you who accepted that offer from Barry (your acceptance would have been by your conduct in commencing the work).

Although Barry had said that he was the commercial manager for the company that owned the development, unless Barry had provided further details of the company and that he was duly authorised to enter into a binding contract on behalf of the company, I would say that you have a good cause of action against Barry.

All that said, what I would recommend is to write to Barry and the company he works for, set out your claim and state that you do not care who pays you, but if you are not paid, you will bring an action against Barry and the company together – that may just persuade either Barry or the company to pay up. Best of luck. © Michael Gerard 2021 The advice provided is intended to be of a general guide only and should not be viewed as providing a definitive legal analysis.

164 houses on edge of Market Harborough given green light PLANS FOR 164 homes to be built near Market Harborough have been approved as the first phase of a housing scheme.

The development, based off Kettering Road in Little Bowden, near Market Harborough, will bring both market price and affordable homes to the area according to housebuilder Davidsons.

In the plans, there are a mix of one bedroom, two bedroom, three bedroom, four bedroom, and five bedroom properties - with 108 homes at market price and 56 which will be at “affordable” prices.

This is just phase one of the development, with 600 homes in total currently planned in the 88 acres of land stretching towards Braybrook, with the new housing estate called Overstone Park.

As well as the homes, a primary school, a doctors surgery, and a community centre will also be built.

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RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITE Land at Waltham Lane, Long Clawson, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. LE14 4PP A residential development opportunity situated in the attractive and highly sought-after village of Long Clawson with Outline Planning Permission for 45.no new build dwellings.

The site benefits from Outline Planning Permission for the residential development of up to 45 houses.

The site boasts enviable views across the Vale of Belvoir offering the Purchaser the opportunity to deliver a development that combines the desirability of rural living whilst remaining in close proximity to a range of services within the village and nearby Melton Mowbray.

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Rutland County Mr & Mrs Watt (c/o Agent: Brian Mullin, Marrons Planning, 2 Colton Square, Leicester LE1 1QH) – Conversion of agricultural building to 4 dwellinghouses – at Shacklewell Lodge Farm, Stamford Road, Empingham, Rutland LE15 8QQ. Mr & Mrs Brown (c/o Agent: Mark Hives, Hives Associates Ltd, Scales Dyke, 19 Main Street, Lyddington, Oakham, Rutland LE15 9LR) – Demolition of agricultural barn and erection of 3 two-storey dwellings – at Fairchild Lodge, Lyddington Road, Caldecott, Rutland LE16 8TE.

Melton Borough Ms Watchorn (c/o Agent: Tom Helliwell, Class Q Ltd, Willoughby House, 2 Broad Street, Stamford PE9 1PB) – Outline application for the erection of up to 4 detached dwellings – at land off Granby Lane, Plungar, Near Melton, Leics.

NW Leics Messrs. D & R Richards (c/o Agent: Scott Wilcox, S & S Architecture (Ashby) Ltd, 21 Hackett Close, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 2HP) – Demolition of public house and erection of up to 9 dwellings – at The Oak of Whitwick, 27 Talbot Street, Whitwick, Coalville, leics. LE67 5AX. Mr Paul Shanley (c/o Agent: Ben Hall, IMA Architects, 6 Rose Way, Blaby Business Park, Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4BY) – Construction of 2 units to be used for storage or distribution with ancillary office accommodation – at Plot 3, East Midlands Distribution Centre, Trent Lane, Castle Donington DE74 2HL.

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The site – at Workspace 17, Highfield Street, Coalville, Sanjiv Patel at the Cycle to Save Lives static bike ride event Leics. LE67 3BQ – is clear 0116 255 5455 innes-england.com of buildings and ready for A BELLWAY employee took part in a charity bike ride to development. raise money for those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic The site was previously used for in India – with the housebuilder making a £1,000 donation industrial and office purposes. to the cause.

Part of the site is to be retained Sanjiv Patel – the Financial Director of Bellway’s East Midlands division,

by Leicestershire County Council which has its regional offices in Leicester – took part in the Cycle to Save for an internal Social Care Lives India Covid Appeal aimed at cycling the distance between London development which is due to be and Delhi in a static bike relay. completed by June 2022.

He was one of 787 participants from three BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Two outline planning consents temples – in Leicester, Chigwell and London – who cycled more than were previously granted in relation 20,000km over 48 hours last month (May), nearly three times the 7,600km to the wider site on 29th March target they’d set themselves.

2017: Sanjiv has raised £1,510 in sponsorship by taking part in the event, 1. Demolition of existing buildings including the £1,000 from Bellway. The appeal has now raised more than and erection of up to 18 dwellings £700,000. and retail convenience store (ref: 16/00415/OUTM).

Sanjiv said: “When I saw on the news the devastating situation in India, I knew that I had a duty to assist in the Covid relief that many charities were 2. The demolition of the existing providing to the people there. buildings and the erection of up to 20 dwellings (ref: 16/00414/OUTM).

“I was born in India and I was not going to turn my back on those in need – I had to do something to help the situation.

Whilst the precedent has been agreed, these planning consents “Therefore, when BAPS Charities launched the cycling challenge to help have since lapsed and so currently raise funds to provide India with ventilators and oxygen tanks, I realised this there is no outline consent in place. was the perfect opportunity to give back to the country that raised me and The selling agents advise interested help those suffering unimaginable pain and loss in India.” parties to make their own enquiries The cycles were arranged outside the three temples and followed strict of North West Leicestershire social distancing rules.

District Council.

The money raised from the cycle event went towards providing much Price on application. needed PPE equipment, oxygen and ventilators. Temples in India that For more information, contact would usually have been filled with worshippers have been filled with Joe Reilly at Innes England on patients who couldn’t fit into hospital wards.

0116 255 5455 or email: jreilly@ If you would like to donate towards the relief efforts in India, visit innes-england.com londonmandir.baps.org/support-us/ or justgiving.com/campaign/ indiacovidcycleappeal.

JCT LAUNCHES DISPUTE ADJUDICATION BOARD DOCUMENTATION 2021 WITH INTRODUCTORY VIDEO

JCT HAS ANNOUNCED the launch of the Dispute Adjudication Board Documentation 2021 (DAB 2021). The new product was first made available for pre-order via the JCT online store in May 2021.

An introductory video is now available to watch via the JCT website (corporate.jctltd.co.uk/disputeadjudication-board-documentation-2021-dab-2021) which explains more about DAB 2021, providing context and background to its production, and explaining the benefits of using a Dispute Adjudication Board as a means to avoid and resolve disputes.

The video features Paul Cowan, barrister, 4 New Square and chair of JCT’s Dispute Resolution Group, and Nicholas Gould, partner, Fenwick Elliott LLP, and member of the CIArb’s Policy Sub-committee.

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Leicester Hospitals’ £450m transformation approved AS REPORTED IN THE LEICESTER MERCURY, health bosses have approved the £450 million revamp of Leicester’s three hospitals.

Doctors and senior NHS clinicians spent nearly five hours on Tuesday debating the key elements of the Building Better Hospital plan which aims to modernise the Leicester Royal Infirmary, The Glenfield and the Leicester General Hospital.

The board members of the of the city and county NHS clinical commissioning groups (CCGS) have all approved a business case for the overhaul allowing detailed design work to begin.

Under the proposals a new £107.1m maternity hospital will be built at the LRI alongside a midwifery-led birthing centre and the opening of a £39 million children’s hospital in the refurbished and extended Kensington building as well as a new intensive care unit.

The St Mary’s birthing unit in Melton will close with its facilities moving to the General.

The General would retain the Leicester Diabetes Centre of Excellence and have a stroke rehabilitation centre and a new primary care urgent treatment centre The largest element of the scheme will be a new £170m treatment centre, with wards and theatres, built at the Glenfield Hospital which will serve all out patients who currently use the General and the LRI. How Glenfield Hospital’s Entrance will look Both the new maternity hospital and Glenfield treatment centre could open by 2026.

Much of the Leicester General Hospital site would be sold to help pay for the overall scheme.

The Government has already agreed to fund the transformation of the hospitals but a final business case suggested more money may be requested.

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Two barns for residential conversion in Allesley Blaby District Mr Daniel Austin (c/o Agent: Roland Lee, Hale Architecture Ltd, 22C Leathermarket Street, London SE1 3HP) – Demolition of existing office buildings and redevelopment to provide one industrial building comprising 4 industrial/storage & distribution units with ancillary offices and trade counters – at Plot 3, Cambridge Road, Whetstone, Leicester.

Maxi Property Developments Ltd (c/o Agent: Charles Kennett, Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Erection of 9 dwellings with new access – at land to the east of The Holt and adjacent to Moat Close, Desford Road, Thurlaston, Leicester LE9 7TE. Sowden Group Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr Mark Smalley, David Granger Design Ltd, The Old Cottage Hospital, Leicester Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1DB) – Conversion of barns to form 2 dwellings, erection of a single storey dwelling, garaging and car port – at Blaby Hall Farm & Outbuildings, Church Street, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4FA.

Charnwood Borough BHB Holdings Ltd (c/o Agent: BHB Architects) – Erection of 3 detached dwellings fronting Buddon Lane – at Wood Close, Wyvernhoe Drive, Quorn, Leics. LE12 8AP. TTG Inns Limited (c/o Agent: Shaftesbury Design Practice Ltd) – Erection of two storey building to provide 2 two-bed student flats – at 1 White Ridge Court, Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, Leics.

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Planning permission secured for 736,000 sq ft warehouse in Ashby

GLP, an investor and developer of logistics buildings and warehouses, has secured planning permission for the development of up to 736,000 sq ft of warehouse space at G-Park Ashby.

HOWKINS & HARRISON are offering a unique development opportunity to acquire two barns (GEA 4,100 sq ft) with permission for conversion to a 3 bed detached property and a 4 bed detached property on generous plots together with 9 acres of pasture land, extending to 10.05 acres in all.

Situated at Harvest Hill Farm, Oak Lane, Allesley, Coventry CV5 9BY, the barns are available as one lot or two separate lots.

• BARN ONE is a steel framed building of concrete block construction with fibre cement clad sides and roof and a concrete floor. The approved consent extends to about 2,800 sq ft with accommodation over two floors comprising entrance hall, cloakroom, study, utility, open plan kitchen/ dining/living room, sitting room and 4 bedrooms (master with en suite and dressing room) and family bathroom to the first floor. On a generous plot, together with pastureland, extending to 8.18 acres in all.

Guide price £500,000 • BARN TWO is of brick construction under a timber framed and tiled roof with a central glazed link. The accommodation is over two floors and will extend to about 1,300 sq ft providing an open plan living/kitchen/diner with patio doors to the rear garden, central glazed utility and entrance hall with access to lounge with double sliding doors to the rear garden, two bedrooms and bathroom to the ground floor together with a third bedroom to the first floor with Velux windows to the rear. In a plot of 1.73 acres.

Guide price £325,000 For more information, contact Howkins & Harrison Rugby office on 01788 564680.

The planning consent allows for the development of either one or two units depending on customer requirements.

The 66-acre development site at G-Park Ashby is centrally located in North West Leicestershire at the heart of the Golden Triangle for logistics. The site was formerly occupied by ‘The Lounge Coal Preparation and Disposal Point’ and will now be re-developed to provide Grade A modern logistics space in a prime location.

The new unit(s) will be built to GLP’s enhanced specification including an 18m clear internal height. In line with GLP’s sustainability commitment, the development will be built to BREEAM UK Excellent level standards and will include a range of innovative environmental features, such as rainwater harvesting and an online energy dashboard to help customers proactively manage their energy consumption.

Planning and development consultancy Turley provided planning, strategic communications, EIA, and sustainability services for the scheme.

Planning Director appointed at rg+p MULTI-DISCIPLINARY design practice, rg+p has appointed a new director to lead the next phase of growth for its planning division.

Chartered town planner and Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI), Chris Lindley joins the firm, and will initially be based from its Leicester studio. With a strong residential and commercial development background, Chris’s experience includes delivering net zero carbon schemes; development in the Green Belt, of listed buildings and in heritage settings; estate planning and land promotion; appeal hearings; and appearing at local plan examinations and public inquiries (as expert witness).

“My entire career has been spent in consultancy roles, acting for a range of developers, landowners and public sector clients, and I’ve been fortunate enough to work all over the country,” said Chris. “When the opportunity arose to take on a directorship at rg+p, I felt the time was right to make a move and join an environment where I can work alongside colleagues to see a project from inception to completion.

“The practice has a strong reputation across the Midlands and London, especially in the residential market, and I’m keen to build on this. The planning industry is set for a major shake-up over the coming months with the introduction of the Planning Bill and changes to Permitted Development rights so I want to make sure we’re at the forefront of new development in the region,” concluded Chris.

Chris holds a BA (Hons) in Geography (Human) and MSc in Urban & Regional Planning, both from Sheffield Hallam University. In his free time, Chris enjoys spending time either with his family and young son or playing golf.

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LAND & DEVELOPMENT SITES FOR SALE Residential Development Land to the South of Rugby Road, Swinford LE17 6BW A freehold residential development site with planning permission for the erection of 21 new homes, including six affordable dwellings on the edge of the existing village of Swinford, Leicestershire. Site area approximately 1.68 acre (0.68 hectares).

Freehold Residential Development Site in Long Buckby NN6 7QA Freehold residential development site with outline planning permission for the erection of 16 new homes including six affordable dwellings, Blincow Road off Station Road, Long Buckby, Northamptonshire NN6 7QA. Site area approximately 1.64 acres (0.64 hectares).

For a free, no obligation consultation about your land or property needs, please contact the H&H team via the details below. If you are interested in these or any other property or land that we are presently marketing, again, please contact the team for further information.

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Russon & France (c/o Agent: Mark Architecture Ltd) – Two storey extensions to side and rear and conversion of detached dwelling to 2 flats – at 59 Ashleigh Drive, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3HN.

Major funding bid for Coalville

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BERKLEY Estate Agents are Asking Price £350,000 offering for sale a plot of land with planning consent granted for a three-storey commercial property. , Loughborough, LE11 3DU

This plot of land is a fantastic investment opportunity.

It is located in the town centre near to the Odeon cinema on Cattle Market with car parks opposite.

Planning for this has been granted by the Charnwood Borough Council for a three storey commercial property of approximately 8,019 sqft (745sqm) with a ground floor retail unit with ancillary storage above.

APAC Group Ltd (c/o Agent: Pegasus Group) – Erection of commercial unit (Revised scheme) – at APAC Group Ltd, Loughborough Road, Rothley, Leics. LE7 7NL. Mr Robert Newbold (c/o Agent: Paul Myers) – Change of use of building from storage or distribution to the provision of education – at 46A Charnwood Road, Shepshed, Leics. LE12 9NP. Mr Sudera (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects Ltd) – Erection of 2.5 storey extension to care home – at 38 Mountsorrel Lane, Sileby, Leics. LE12 7NF. Mr Gurpal Gill (c/o Agent: Halford Jones Architecture) – Erection of detached building for storage or distribution and accessed off Flatten Way – at 103C High Street, Syston, Leicester LE7 1GQ. Mr A Birkle (c/o Agent: A&H Structures Ltd) – Erection of agricultural building to house and feed livestock – at Dungehill Farm, Wide Lane, Wymeswold, Leics.

LE12 6SE. Pujara (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects Ltd) – Change of use from offices to residential) – at 729 Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester LE4 8ED. Patel (c/o Agent: Mark Architecture Ltd) – Conversion of building to 9 one-bed flats to ground, first and second floors, alterations to shopfront and fenestrations and provision of bin store to rear – at 106A Derby Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 5HL.

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The plot – at 3-5 Granby Street, 0 0 0 Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3DU – is being offered for sale at an asking price of £350,000.

The proposed building would have a floor area of 8,019 sq.feet.

For further details, contact Berkley Estates on 01509 414787.

Please contact our Berkley Barrow Upon Soar Office on 01509 414787 if you wish to arrange a viewing appointment for this property or require further information.

BUSINESSES and organisations around Coalville are being asked to show their support for a Levelling Up Fund bid which is being submitted by a partnership between North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC), the owners of the Belvoir Shopping Centre, Gylo and Stephenson College.

The Levelling Up Fund is the Government’s latest initiative to revitalise towns and has specifically identified investment both in town centres and in new cultural facilities with broad appeal. The bid, which could be worth nearly £9 million for the town is currently being prepared by the council.

If successful, the money would be used to create ‘The Lyceum’, a new skills and arts building within the Belvoir Shopping Centre. The development would include: •

Further Education and training in association with SMB Group (Stephenson College), bringing the college into the heart of the community and providing a visible and welcoming access point

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Theatre, dance, comedy, film and music performances including gigs by local and touring bands

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Conferences, exhibitions, community events and gala dinners

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Health and wellbeing related classes and drop-in sessions

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Museum and gallery space

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A large café / eatery which will open out onto a new outdoor community space.

The council has started to approach potential business and communitybased organisations to gather local support for this project.

The funding application is due to be submitted by 18 June and a decision on the bid is expected from Government towards the end of the year. The bid has already received endorsement from North West Leicestershire MP, Andrew Bridgen.

Councillor Richard Blunt, Leader of NWLDC, said: “We are as committed as ever to regenerating Coalville and this is a new opportunity for us to put exciting plans forward which show our vision for the town.

“If successful this new arts centre will complement the regeneration plans the new owners for the Belvoir Shopping Centre already have in mind, as well as Newmarket which is very near completion and the fantastic facility that’s recently opened on the Snibston site.

“Funding bids like this are always over-subscribed and it’s very important that we maximise local support to show that our community is right behind this important project.”

Nick Harcus, development adviser to Gylo, the owners of the Belvoir Centre said: “We’re delighted to partner with the council and the college, and firmly believe that re-purposing some of the existing retail units in the Belvoir Centre with The Lyceum will be a highly positive result for Coalville town centre.

“Successful town centres throughout our country revolve around an attractive mix of shopping, educational, cultural, leisure and hospitality uses. The Lyceum will help achieve that and will be a fantastic addition to the town. We are fully committed to its delivery should the bid be successful.”

Site for 6 units in Nuneaton BARTRAM & CO are offering for sale a building plot with detailed planning permission for six apartments.

The land – in Nuneaton – is being offered at a Guide Price of £225,000.

For more information, contact Bartram & Co. on 01455 245555 or email: lutterworthsales@ bartramandco.co.uk

Amazon fulfilment centre in Leicestershire sold for £161m

AMAZON’S fulfilment centre in Bardon has been sold by BNP Paribas Real Estate Investment Management (BNP Paribas REIM), acting on behalf of Vestas Investment Management (Vestas), to Savills Investment Management.

The asset was acquired in 2016 and was the first collaboration between BNP Paribas REIM and Vestas.

The 1,063,206 sq ft single-storey facility centre with clear eaves heights of 14 metres has benefited from significant tenant investment, which includes a planned installation of 7,360 solar panels on the roof.

Ashurst and Eastdil Secured acted as advisors to the seller.

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Leicestershire club bowled over by further support from housebuilder KIBWORTH BOWLING Club have received further support from neighbouring developer David Wilson Homes for the new season.

Outdoor bowls has resumed in Leicestershire and, following the interruptions of the pandemic, the club on Fleckney Road has played its first competitive matches of the season in recent weeks.

Most of Kibworth Bowls Club’s activities were either suspended or curtailed in the past year and all management committee meetings were moved to Zoom.

The partnership with David Wilson Homes will help the club’s operations as they welcome back members of the community.

John Ruddock, Facilities Manager at Kibworth Bowling Club, said: “We have missed the bowling but for many of us the main thing we are looking forward to is sitting outside in the sunshine with a drink and chatting with friends after our games.

“With the housing development adjacent to the club, we are hoping that David Wilson Homes has provided us with a source of new members who will be within walking distance.”

Kibworth Bowls Club first received sponsorship from David Wilson Homes in August 2019. The leading developer paid for a new high-tech till for the club’s bar, in addition to a verticutter for the lawnmower to ensure the green is kept in top condition for each home match.

The club is a modern sports team with excellent playing, catering and bar facilities, located adjacent to David Wilson Homes’ new Kibworth community.

Hosting a range of fixtures for both the men and ladies’ teams, the ongoing support from the homebuilder will not only benefit the club itself, but visiting teams too.

John Reddington, Managing Director at David Wilson Homes East Midlands, said: “It’s been a difficult year for many sports clubs and we’re thrilled to continue our support of Kibworth Bowls Club as it begins the new season.

“As a leading housebuilder, it’s our responsibility to support local groups and organisations within the communities we build and, with the club on the doorstep of our Kibworth development, we’re hoping some of our new residents will join the club in the future.”

Further information on Kibworth Bowling Club can be found at www. kibworthbowlingclub.co.uk

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Nine-bedroom Georgian residence in Spondon EVERINGTON & Ruddle are offering for sale a stunning nine bedroom, nine bathroom Georgian residence set back from the road, beyond a sweeping gravel driveway.

Swithland Homes (c/o Agent: David Granger Design Ltd) – Outline application for up to 50 dwellings – at 97 Gynsill Lane, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7AJ.

The main building – at The Homestead, Sitwell Street, Spondon, Derby DE21 7FH – has a Grade I Listed status, and is the only private residence in the city of Derby to hold such a title.

The grounds of the house are walled and situated in a conservation area.

Included in the sale is a three-bed cottage which is adjoined to the left of the main house and a substantial stable block located at the front of the plot.

The asking price is £1.25 million.

For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Everington & Ruddle on 01332 297711 or email: derby@everingtonandruddle.co.uk

Jelson Homes Ltd (c/o Agent: Avison Young) – Outline application for residential development of 56dwellings, public open space and associated works – at Loughborough Road, Burton on the Wolds, Leics.

Rugby Borough Messrs Phayer & Mitchell (c/o Agent: Judith Christian Carter, JCC Planning, 25 Fisher Road, Bishops Itchington, Southam, Warks. CV47 2RE) – Provision of 6 residential properties sited in three zones – at The Malthouse, Main Street, Thurlaston, Rugby CV23 9JS. Mr Amit Mistry (c/o Agent: Mr Joe Chidwick, Format Architects Ltd, 21 Wigginton Road, Tamworth B79 8RH) – Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of 2 detached five-bed dwellings with associated garages and landscaping – at 111 Crick Road, Hillmorton, Rugby CV21 4DZ.

Corby Borough Mr James Richards (c/o Agent: Ben Hall, IMA Architects, 6 Rose Way, Blaby Business Park, Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4BY) – Erection of a building to be used as a builders’ merchant for the display, sale and storage of building, timber and plumbing supplies, plant and tool hire, including outside display and storage – at Fortify Way, Corby, Northamptonshire.

Leicester office sold to care provider FHP Property Consultants, on behalf of retained clients, have sold Unit 1, Oswin Road on Forest Business Park in Leicester to Pathfinders Community Support Ltd. The care provider has purchased a two storey end terrace building, measuring 1,657 ft2, which has the additional benefit of 10 designated on-site car parking spaces.

In addition to the above sale, FHP have also recently brought to the market the property next door, Unit 2, Oswin Road – which has also just gone ‘under offer’ on a freehold basis.

WREKIN’S SUPPORT HELPS KEEP BUSY SUFFOLK ROAD MOVING

WORKS to upgrade the busy A140 between Yaxley and Brome in Suffolk, in a bid to enhance road safety and cut down on congestion have now completed – following technical support from civil engineering designer, manufacturer, and supplier Wrekin Products.

Two roundabouts and a link road, as well as landscaping and new pathways for walkers and cyclists, have been constructed in Eye as part of the £5.4m scheme, which is expected to improve traffic flow, reduce the risk of accidents, and support future economic growth.

Wrekin’s technical team was contacted in August 2020 by contractor Interserve (now Tilbury Douglas), which made the improvements on behalf of Suffolk County Council, after the groundworker needed assistance mitigating issues caused by soft ground in the sub-formation near where the link road was being constructed – bringing the project to a halt.

Craig Andrews, engineering manager (UK & Ireland) for geogrids-based solutions at Wrekin, said: “The site is adjacent to an existing concrete hardstanding, which was an old runway during the Second World War. Over the years, water had run off the landing field into the area

that was being developed, which had heavily saturated the ground.

“The team at Tilbury Douglas had carried out testing and found very low California bearing ratios (CBRs), much lower than the specification requirement for the design. Initial proposals suggested the team would have to excavate a further 500mm below the current detail – bringing extensive cost and time implications.

“At this point, the project had been paused and no further works could be carried out. The soft ground conditions were also being exacerbated by the bad weather battering Suffolk at the time. After visiting the site, we recommended the use of geogrids, an underutilised range of products that reduces the total excavation and export of earthworks and the overall import and compaction of aggregates.”

The use of geogrids and aggregates stabilised the ground conditions, allowing the project to get back underway and generating significant cost savings against the

initial excavation proposals.

When developing the first roundabout for the scheme, Tilbury Douglas found even worse ground conditions.

Craig added: “We came up with a special composite detail of cement stabilisation along with geogrids to get them out of these poor ground conditions. We also provided advice and further geogrid solutions to support with the soft fill to the verges for the footpaths, which is very rare.

“The challenges the ground conditions provided happened when Tilbury Douglas was already on-site, so we had to provide a very reactive solution to keep the project moving. Geogrid designs can be progressed quickly and the products and materials delivered to site promptly, meaning there’s next to no mobilisation period – enabling construction to get back underway fast.

“Going down the traditional excavation route would have brought major cost implications to the project and extended the programme significantly. So, we are delighted to have been able to support in keeping this vital scheme moving through the use of geogrids.”

The works to improve journey time reliability, road safety, and access to the Eye Airfield Development Area were funded by a £3.75m National Productivity Investment Fund grant from the Department for Transport and a £1.45m grant from the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership.

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Quality insulation can do more than keep out the cold in pitched roof installations

By Paul Simpson, Commercial Director at Recticel Insulation

WHEN IT COMES to insulation for pitched roofs, it will generally involve insulating beneath slating or tiling, with the option to create a room in a roof. So, which Recticel solutions successfully achieve either outcome?

Unlike flat roof insulation, which is specified as much for its compressive strength due to the footfall it’s required to withstand, with pitched roofing – as with cavity wall insulation - it’s all about the PIR boards’ thermal performance.

For this we have Eurothane GP, a lightweight, high-performance PIR insulation board which fits easily between roof rafters to create a superbly flat foundation for a smart plaster board finish.

To take the process a stage further, in order to create a room in a roof, a combination of Eurothane GP boarding and Eurothane PL is required. A composite board comprising PIR and pre-bonded plasterboard, Eurothane PL reduces instances of thermal bridging to facilitate the rapid, efficient creation

of comfortable new living space.

With 2020 Part L building regulations – which include a proposal to tighten thermal performance values for flat and pitched roofs in England from 0.20 W/m²K to 0.16 W/m²K – due to be enacted in 2022, the availability of a product such as Eurothane PL will be essential to achieving

the new standards. This is because no matter how much insulation is installed between a roof ’s rafters, thermal regulations will not be met without quality PIR boarding being applied to the underside. Such action prevents protruding wooden rafters from creating thermal bridges which lead to energy loss.

As with all projects, domestic or

commercial, where insulation is required to meet regulation-level performance without compromise to the client’s architectural intention, it’s always advisable to seek the services of an expert in such matters. Recticel’s technical team are available to carry out a calculated risk analysis prior to a project’s start. In relation to a pitched roof insulation scheme, this will see them working alongside the contractor and architect to devise a solution that optimises the insulation’s thermal performance whilst retaining sufficient interior space to ensure it is fit for the occupier’s purpose.

Ultimately, ensuring a building’s fabric – the roof, walls and floors - is fitted with the correct insulant materials at the new-build stage is a more straightforward and cost-effective way of enshrining a property’s energy performance than embarking on a retrofit programme. However, Recticel has the products and expertise at the ready to help building owners take their pitched roof to new heights in terms of what can be achieved thermally and creatively.

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East Northants Amberville Properties Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr Ross Middleton, CC Town Planning, Newton House, Northampton Science Park, Kings Park Road, Northampton NN3 6LG) - Outline planning application with all matters reserved for a residential development of up to 84 dwellings – at land at Hayway, Northampton Road, Rushden, Northampton NN10 6AG. Marklin Developments (c/o Agent: Jon Sidey, Sidey Design Architecture, 10 Market Square, Higham Ferrers, Northants. NN10 8BT) - Erection of 2 dwellings with parking and amenity space - at land adjacent to 63 Hayway, Rushden, Northants. NN10 6AG.

South Derbyshire Mr Jeremy Fryer (c/o: Roche Homes Ltd, Penfold House Farm, Twisses Bank, Boylestone, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 5AA) – Erection of 5 new bungalows – at Clair de Lune, Lucas Lane, Hilton, Derby DE65 5FL.

Will councils now meet their social housing challenge?

Property with consent for a Care Home

THE GOVERNMENT has announced its First Homes programme, which will see homes delivered at a 30% discount against market value and the first sale value must be no higher than £250,000 (or £420,000 in Greater London).

ASTON & CO are offering for sale by the Modern Method of Auction a Richard Beresford, chief executive of the National Federation substantial detached of Builders (NFB), said: “Most people want to own their own home; property with planning Auction Guide Pric Melrose Newton Lane therefore, the First Homes programme offers a unique way for Housepermission granted LE18 3SH people to do that, more affordably. Local authorities will Wigston decide (19/00283/FUL) for a 14 who qualifies for these homes, so they need to ensure they bedroom care home.  Substantial & Prominent Detached Property  For Sale by Modern M understand who in their local community, is most at need.”

The property – Melrose House, The First Homes programme has a number of criteria:  6 Receptions, 8 Beds, 5 Baths Lane, Wigston, Newton  Planning for 14 Bed Ca Leicester LE18 3SH – has an • A minimum of 25% of all affordable housing units  Buyers Fees & T & auction C's Apply guide price of £875,000.  Subject to Reserve Pri secured through developer contributions should be First information, contact  Fantastic Potential -For Mustmore Be Viewed EPC Rating TBC Homes Aston & Co on 0116 288 3872 or • First Homes may obtain an exemption from the email: info@astonandco.co.uk requirement to pay Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) • Homes must be sold to a person or persons meeting the First Homes eligibility criteria Do you have a property to sell?

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• First Homes are the government’s preferred discounted Call 0116 288 3872 to arrange yours now. market tenure and should account for at least 25% of all affordable homes • Local authorities and neighbourhood planning groups HORTONS, a regional have a discretion to require a higher minimum discount estate agency, has secured of either 40% or 50%, if they can demonstrate a need for a 6,500 sq ft office in this Leicester on a 10 year Rico Wojtulewicz, head of housing and planning at the House lease.

Builders Association (HBA), the house building division of the Hortons plans to establish the NFB, said: “Just like the delivery of social housing, the cost of First office as their new HQ, but will be Homes will be a challenge for small and medium sized developers. retaining space at their current base However, I am sure this policy will prove popular. in Loughborough.

We hope councils now take the social housing challenge more The new HQ comes on top of seriously by setting themselves higher housing targets in local a string of new appointments for plans and meeting that ambition to either build their own social Hortons, a new website and a homes or working with housing associations and other registered +135% increase in revenues over the past 12 months. providers to deliver them.”

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Second phase launched at Manor Business Park

THE SECOND phase of light industrial/warehouse units at Leicestershire’s popular Manor Business Park has been launched by Chartered Surveyors and Property Consultants, Wells McFarlane.

Situated just outside Thurlaston village, to the south west of Leicester, Manor Business Park comprises 11 newly constructed units, representing circa 21,000 sq ft space. Its second phase, due to complete later this summer, features the final six units, which range between 1,453 sq ft to 2,045 sq ft. With gated access and CCTV, each unit also includes a separate private office.

Jason Hercock, Director at Wells McFarlane, said: “Manor Business Park is easily accessible and offers excellent, brand new facilities for businesses looking to expand or relocate to a semi-rural setting. With good connections to the motorway network, dedicated parking and high-speed fibre broadband, it’s not surprising that businesses choosing to relocate here are specialists in technology, logistics and light manufacturing.”

Some of the first occupiers to have relocated include a pharmaceuticals company and a smart motorway gantry manufacturer.

Situated just 4.5 miles from the M1/M69 junction, Manor Business Park is a former agricultural site of disused buildings. Jason added: “Manor Business Park is a model site. By working with such a forward-thinking landlord, we’ve been able to help realise the true value of the land by creating assets that will not only provide a return on investment but also enable expansion and job creation for local businesses. For those with buildings reaching the end of their lifecycle or similar parcels of land that could be repurposed, we invite conversations about conversion or new construction to achieve similar results.”

Viewings of the units on phase 2 can be arranged via Jason Hercock on 01455 559030.

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are 0.87 acre brownfield Popular town location site with lapsed planning permission for Clear of buildings and ready for development residential development. offering a Site Area: 0.87 acresfor (0.35sale hectares)

Mr Chris Packer (c/o Agent: Corporate Architecture Ltd, Venari House, 1 Trimbush Way, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7XY) Demolition of existing facility and replacement with new community hub and sports facility, extensions and alterations to car park – at Bingham Rugby Union Football, Town Pavilion, Brendon Grove, Bingham, Nottingham NG13 8TN. Sue Lewis (c/o Agent: Jeffrey F Jones, 12 Bley Avenue, East Leake, Loughborough, Leics.

LE12 6NX) – Change of use for form new car park associated with East Leake Playing Fields recreation ground – at land west of 33 Costock Road, East Leake, Nottingham LE12 6LY. Mr Craig Hawes (c/o Agent: Dino Labbate, Swish Architecture Ltd, Unit 2B, 100 Melton Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6EP) – Erection of 6 twostorey dwellings – at land off Romnay House, Main Road, Barnstone, Nottingham.

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The site – at Workspace 17, Highfield Street, Coalville, Leics. LE67 3BQ – is clear of buildings and ready for development.

0116 255 5455 Theinnes-england.com site was previously used for ELEVATE PROPERTY GROUP has appointed Leicesterindustrial and office purposes. based Bode Contracting Ltd to deliver the Priory Part of the site is to be retained

by Leicestershire County Council House development of 79 luxury apartments in the for an internal Social Care former Birmingham forensic science laboratories. development which is due to be Preparation work has been carried out in the seven storey Priory completed by June 2022.

House since Elevate acquired the former home of the Forensic Two outline planning consents Science Service in Birmingham from Rainer Developments in March were previously granted in relation this year. to the wider site on 29th March Bode Contracting Ltd will begin a 55 week, multi-million pound build 2017: in late June with completion scheduled for the third quarter of 2022.

1. Demolition of existing buildings Priory House was constructed in the 1950s and was occupied by and erection of up to 18 dwellings the Forensic Science Service for more than 40 years before it closed and retail convenience store (ref: 16/00415/OUTM). in 2011. It is located in the Southside district of Birmingham on the corner of Kent Street and Gooch Street North.

2. The demolition of the existing buildings and the erection of up to Elevate intends to repurpose the landmark 77,000 sq ft building in 20 dwellings (ref: 16/00414/OUTM). the style and aesthetic of its renowned Concord House development Whilst the precedent has been on Holloway Head, one of its first projects in the city. agreed, these planning consents Formed in April 2020 by managing director Dan Bodell and cohave since lapsed and so currently director Jodie Bodell, Bode Contracting Ltd has already carried out there is no outline consent in place. work for Elevate Property Group on its recently completed Sheldon The selling agents advise interested Court development in Wagon Lane, Birmingham, and on Victoria parties to make their own enquiries Point in Ashford, Kent. of North West Leicestershire Elevate has also appointed a strong Midlands team to design and District Council. work on the contract including D5 Architects, structural engineers Price on application.

Farrow Walsh Consulting Ltd, and mechanical and electrical For more information, contact engineers Couch Perry Wilkes, with the project finance provided by Joe Reilly at Innes England on Solihull-based Paragon Bank plc.

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Travis Perkins sells plumbing & heating distribution business

Northamptonheadquartered Travis Perkins is disposing of its Plumbing & Heating distribution business to an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, a global alternative investment firm, for cash consideration of £325 million.

The transaction is expected to be completed within the next three months.

Travis Perkins intends to return the net proceeds of the disposal to shareholders following completion of the transaction through a combination of a 35 pence per share special dividend and, subject to market conditions, a share buyback programme.

Nick Roberts, Chief Executive, said: “Today marks another important step on our journey to becoming a simplified Group, focused on our market leading trade businesses.

“A significant amount of work has gone into improving the P&H business over the last few years and I am sure that the business will continue to make excellent progress under the ownership of H.I.G. “I would like to thank all of our colleagues in the P&H business for their commitment and hard work whilst part of the Travis Perkins Group, particularly during what has been an extremely challenging year, and I wish them all the best for the future.

“Following on from the demerger of Wickes in April 2021, the Group has now executed the planned actions to simplify its portfolio and the strength of the Group’s balance sheet enables us to return the net proceeds to shareholders.

“Looking forward, the Group has a bright future as the leading provider of building products in the UK and we look forward to setting out our plans later in the summer to continue to drive growth.”

In the year ended 31 December 2020, P&H generated revenue of £1,041 million, adjusted operating profit of £17.9 million and a loss before tax of £1.7m. Gross assets at 31 December 2020 were £580 million.

Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc is acting as financial advisor to Travis Perkins plc in relation to the transaction.

Guidance from RICS to help home sales

Japanese knotweed isn’t always the ‘bogey plant’ people think it is

NEW ADVICE for the assessment of Japanese knotweed in

UK properties have been published for consultation today by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, in a move to help affected homeowners and lenders get the expert assurance needed to proceed with sales.

Currently the presence of Japanese knotweed within the perimeter of a property could prolong or derail its sale, even when it is managed with effective treatment. However, the RICS is working with the HCLG Select Committee and DEFRA to establish a management framework that sets out how sales can proceed, even where knotweed is found is found.

With an estimated 1.45 million homes affected by Japanese knotweed in the UK, the perennial weed’s presence can devalue a property or cause sales to fall through entirely due to incorrect information that has been fuelled by fears around what it is capable of doing, but with appropriate remediation from expert professionals the worst needn’t happen.

The new RICS guidance will set out an easy-to-follow management framework setting out how surveyors will provide preliminary assessment and the appropriate initial mortgage lending or pre-purchase advice, as well as establishing an objective classification system that will red flag the most serious instances of knotweed infestation.

It will give detailed industry guidance for property valuers and the lending community so that instances of knotweed found during a routine valuation do not turn a dream house purchase into a potential nightmare.

Philip Santo FRICS, the author behind the new guidance, said: “Creating confidence and awareness that knotweed isn’t a death sentence for home sales is a key principle behind this guidance – it’s certainly not the ‘bogey plant’ that some make it out to be.

“In most instances the weed can be remediated with effective treatment – so it’s critical that all those involved in the home buying and selling process have access to unbiased, factual information, that sets out when they need to obtain reputable remediation services.”

Nigel Sellars, RICS professional standards lead, added: “We’ve launched this consultation ensuring the lending community, homebuyers and our chartered professionals get the opportunity to directly engage on how to dispel the myths and misconceptions, help unblock needlessly effected home sales and play our part in the built environment’s war on knotweed.

“We will aim to publish a final version later this year, recognising how important it is to bring clarity to the marketplace as quickly as possible – particularly for those in need of help getting their property unstuck - and tackle knotweed with the latest expert advice.”

Approval granted for 350 homes in Market Harborough THE GO-AHEAD has been given for 350 new homes on the edge of Market Harborough.

They will be built on 36 acres of fields off Northampton Road, stretching towards the Brampton Valley Way, east of the Blackberry Grange estate.

The District council’s Planning Committee approved the scheme by Persimmon Homes at a meeting in June – the area is identified for development in the Council’s adopted Local Plan.

The development will be made-up of a mix of houses and bungalows, including 128 affordable homes, available for rent and part ownership.

East Leake plot

Land to the rear of 48 Main Street

BENTONS Estate Agents are offering for sale a single building plot with full planning permission (ref: 20/01974/FUL) to build a detached family home of 435 sq.metres.

East Leake | Loughborough | LE12 6PG

The plot - at the rear of 48 Main Street, East Leake, Near Loughborough LE12 6PG - is currently the rear garden of 48 Main Street, which is an attractive character farmhouse style property.

Offers over £250,000 are invited.

Contact Bentons on 01664 563892 or email: sales@bentons.co.uk for more information.

Bungalow needing renovation

104, Derby Road, Aston-on-Trent

Derby, DE72 2AF EVERINGTON & RUDDLE Bungalow in need of total renovation, along with approximately are offering for buildings. sale Access a to the land 5 Acres of grassland with associated is from and adjacent to 104 Derby Rd to the West and from a bungalow in need of total lane to the rear in the East, accessed via Moor Lane.

We consider that the site should be a future development project, subject to renovation, together with planning policy. approximately 5 acres of grassland with associated buildings.

The property – 104 Derby Road, Aston-on-Trent, Derby DE72 2AF – is for sale at an asking price of £600,000.

The agents consider that the site should be a future development project, subject to planning policy.

For more information, contact Everington & Ruddle on 01332 297711 or email: derby@ everingtonandruddle.co.uk

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