Leicestershire Builder July 2022 by Michael Wilkinson

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Bosworth MP returns to WILLIAM DAVIS HOMES see Desford brick factory SECURES LAND DEAL redevelopment progress

FORTERRA welcomed back Member of Parliament for Bosworth, Dr Luke Evans, to its Desford site recently which is currently undergoing a £95 million expansion. Once complete, it is set to be the largest and most efficient brick facility in Europe. Dr Luke Evans on site with Chief Executive, Stephen Harrison and Strategic Projects Director, George Stewart. During the visit, Dr Evans was given a tour of the factory and shown the progress that has been made since the project started in 2019 and his previous visit two years ago.

Pictured on site are (left to right): Rob Cole (Managing Director, Mather Jamie), David Dodge (Development Director, William Davis Homes), Gary Kirk (Director, Mather Jamie) and Jake Robinson (Senior Land Manager, William Davis Homes)

WORK IS STARTING on a new housing development in a sought-after Leicestershire village, after the awardwinning housebuilder William Davis Homes agreed to purchase the site from a local family. Outline planning permission had already been granted for the scheme in Burton on the Wolds near Loughborough, Leicestershire, in 2019. Detailed plans for the 12.3 acre site have now been approved CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 ...>

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Designation to create Leicester’s 25th conservation area A NEW conservation area around Leicester’s Fosse Recreation Ground and a nationally-listed Victorian church building has been designated by the city council.

Following consultation with residents, the council has designated the new St Paul’s Conservation Area to protect the neighbourhood’s special architectural and historic interest. The new conservation area – the 25th to be designated in the city – is centred on the locally-listed Fosse Recreation Ground and is located a little over 1km west of the city centre. It includes the full 11-acres of the tree-lined park with boundaries on Fosse Road North to the east, and Kirby Road and part of King Richard’s Road to the south. Among the landmark buildings in the area are the Grade II-listed former St Paul’s Church on Kirby Road, which dates back to 1870; the late19th century neo-Gothic St Andrew’s Methodist Church on Glenfield Road East; the Estonian House on Fosse Road North; and several fine examples of late-Victorian and Edwardian villas and terraced housing. The area has a long history, with notable archaeological significance dating back to the Romans. It also offers a well-preserved built history of Leicester’s suburban development over the last 150 years. The suggestion to designate St Paul’s as a conservation area was originally proposed by local residents and supported by Fosse ward councillors. A consultation with residents and other local property owners carried out in late 2021 gained a 95% approval for the proposal from those responding. Conservation areas form parts of the city that have buildings, local landmarks or other features of special historic or architectural interest that deserve to be preserved and enhanced. St Paul’s is the first new conservation area to be designated in the city since 2006, when the designation was made for Granby Street– an area currently the focus of investment through the High Street Heritage Action Zone. Cllr Adam Clarke, deputy city mayor and city council heritage champion, said: “Conservation areas are an important part of our city’s heritage, and the new St Paul’s conservation area is no exception. “It tells a fascinating chapter in the Story of Leicester, particularly around the development of our suburbs, with many fine buildings remaining. The area also boasts a very attractive park that plays an important part in promoting biodiversity. “By designating this latest conservation area we can help ensure that another important part of the city can continue to develop while ensuring that is unique character and architectural heritage is protected for future generations.” A new management plan will now be adopted for the conservation area which will include a range of further projects and interventions. • THE CITY COUNCIL is also due to extend the nearby West End Conservation Area to include Dulverton Road and bring in enhanced planning controls – known as Article 4 Directions – to help protect the distinctive character of properties in both areas.

Big demand for development site at Station Road, Bagworth

The Howkins & Harrison development land team recently launched a development site at Station Road, Bagworth with planning permission for 9 residential dwellings, comprising three houses & six bungalows with far reaching rural views, well located to access the midlands motorway network. Following numerous offers on the first day of marketing, this land went under offer very quickly, demonstrating the strength of the market for small sites.

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LAND DEAL - from page 1 by Charnwood Borough Council, allowing work to commence on the site, providing high-quality homes to help the authority meet its housing needs. The development will have 70 homes, with forty per cent affordable housing. There will be a wide range of 1-5 bedroom properties, including houses, maisonettes and bungalows. Open green space will form almost half of the site. Features will include a community orchard, a children’s play area, cycle paths and areas of wildflower planting for biodiversity. Through a Section 106 agreement, the development will also contribute over half a million pounds towards local infrastructure, including sums made available for improvements to local schools, health care provision and the village playing fields. Specialist land development and property consultants Mather Jamie, who are Loughborough-based, handled the sale of the site on behalf of the landowners. The journey began in 2014 when William Davis successfully secured an Option Agreement on the site. Final terms for the sale were agreed this year in advance of detailed planning approval being granted. Gary Kirk, Director at Mather Jamie, said: “This is an exciting scheme which will bring a variety of much needed housing to the local area. William Davis have worked hard to deliver a great outcome for our client in a way that balances the need for housing, biodiversity and improvements to infrastructure”. David Dodge, Development Director for William Davis Homes, said: “Our team has worked extremely hard to very tight deadlines to negotiate both the land purchase and planning consent on this scheme. “I am delighted that we have agreed the deal with Mather Jamie and to start work on this exclusive development in a sought-after location. I look forward to seeing the show homes open early next year. “We have been proud to be part of Charnwood’s development landscape since 1935 and this is another example of our commitment to provide award winning high-quality local housing, and to support the local economy through our apprenticeship scheme, our direct employment of local tradesman and our commitment to a local supply chain.”

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Leicester City Davin Cullan Homes (c/o Agent: Kevin Walters, Walters Architects, Suite 2.21, St Martins House, 7 Peacock Lane, Leicester LE1 5PZ) - Six B2/B8 industrial units with associated access, parking, cycle parking, landscaping and boundary fence - at land accessed via Progress Way, Leicester. Leicester Arts Centre Ltd (c/o Agent: Miss Gemma Hinchliffe, Arcadis LLP, 1 Whitehall Riverside, Leeds LS1 4BN) – Two storey extensions to existing mixeduse seven storey development comprising two cinema screens, art gallery, café bar, restaurant and external terrace – at Phoenix Square, 4 Midland Street, Leicester LE1 1TG. West London Properties Ltd (c/o Agent: Tim Rodgers, Design Studio Architects, 7 Upper King Street, Leicester LE1 6XB) – Demolition of existing building and redevelopment to form 42 residential apartments – at Car Wash, Adjacent to 88 Woodgate, Leicester LE3 5GG. Leicester City Council (c/o Agent: Tim Sloan, Levitate Architecture & Design Sstudio, North Lee Lane, Terrick, Aylesbury HP22 5YB) – Demolition of existing buildings and construction of 44 houses and 9 flats with associated landscaping, public open space, roads and car parking – at Southfield Infant School, Southfields Drive, Leicester LE2 6QT.

Surveyors Grace and Aman qualify at Innes England

PROPERTY CONSULTANT Innes England’s investment in its APC graduate programme has delivered two newly-qualified chartered surveyors. The success of Grace Conisbee and Aman Verma will further the agency’s track record of growth in the Midlands, bolstering its teams in Derby and Leicester respectively, and strengthening its sustainability focus. Grace holds a Carbon Literate certification and works to support green practice across the firm’s portfolio of commercial properties, which her chartered status will support. The RICS APC programme is known for being one of the hardest charterships to pass, with an average pass rate of just 70%. Grace and Aman completed the rigorous process to qualify, which involves a minimum of two years’ experience, written submissions, a CPD record, an ethics course, and a 60-minute interview with a panel of RICS assessors. Aman Verma, who is based in the Innes England Leicester office, is a former professional footballer who played for Leicester City, and spent his free time studying to secure a surveying degree. His recent success will allow him to push forward with his new career. Aman has already made an impact in Innes England’s agency team in the Leicester office and the firm hopes his drive and determination will lead to a successful career. Matt Hannah, managing director of Innes England, said: “We’re delighted that Grace and Aman have qualified and want to extend our warmest congratulations to them. Having just opened our new Birmingham office, two new chartered surveyors across our other Midlands bases will strengthen the whole firm. “We’re incredibly proud of the support we offer our graduate trainees and it’s great to see Grace and Aman have reaped the rewards. We currently have an opportunity for a graduate surveyor to join our APC programme and would be delighted to hear from anyone interested.” To read more about Innes England visit: https://www.innes-england.com/

Grace Dieu estate to become a football academy

IAIN MCKENZIE, CEO of The Guild of Property Professionals, says: “After a slight dip in April, the number of property transactions has increased again, with over 100,000 homes being sold in May.

Mr Singh & Mrs Kaur (c/o Agent: Mrs Barbosa, Structskill Structural Services Ltd, 20 Stockton Road, Leicester LE4 9DS) – Proposed first floor extension to existing factory – at 40 Portishead Road, Leicester LE5 0JL. Knighton Dental Practice (c/o Agent: Sylvester Cheung Architects Ltd, 2 Clover Drive, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0FL) – First floor extension to existing dental practice – at 316-318 Welford Road, Leicester LE2 6EG. Property Base Construction Ltd (c/o Agent: Paul Cleaver Architect, 1387 Melton Road, Queniborough, Leicestershire LE7 3FP) – Conversion of two commercial units into 4 flats – at 2/4 Lee Street, Leicester LE1 6AT.

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AS REPORTED IN THE LEICESTER MERCURY, Grace Dieu Manor, which forms part of the wider Grace Dieu estate in Thringstone, near Coalville, has been empty since Grace Dieu Manor School closed in July 2020. Since then, there has been much speculation as to the future of the Grade II-listed manor and surrounding fields, but no potential new tenants had come forward. That was until now after the FCV International Football Academy confirmed its relocation to the site recently. Founded 15 years ago, FCV is the UK’s first private football academy. Providing high-level football and education courses, the academy aims to equip aspiring players with the skills they need to progress in the professional game. Currently based in the Lincolnshire town of Stamford, FCV plan to move to the 66-acre site by September.

“The market continues to defy expectations that a slowdown is looming and it appears that increases to the cost of living and interest rates haven’t deterred people from finding the right property. “As the demand for homes remains robust, so too will house prices, and while first-time buyers might be looking for something more affordable, it is unlikely that we will see a dramatic readjustment anytime soon. “Estate agents continue to see a shortage of stock, with buyers ready and waiting for them to offer up a new property for sale. So long as these factors remain the same, sales will likely continue moving upwards, despite the current economic conditions.”

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DTD Development Ltd (c/o Agent: Mrs Varsha Tailor, DT Designs Ltd, 74a Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) – Single storey extension to shop and two storey rear extension for self-contained flats, change of use of offices to self-contained flats at first floor and second floor, loft conversion with the dormers – at 32 Melton Road, Leicester LE4 5EA.

Hinckley & Bosworth Simon England (c/o Agent: Zoe Massey, Hayward Architects Ltd, 19 Station Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 1AW) – Hybrid application for the residential development of up to 44 new dwellings including the conversion of existing factory building to include: full application for conversion of factory into 11 self-contained residential apartments and outline application for the erection of up to 33 dwellings – at Barwell Business Center, Kingsfield Road, Barwell, Leics. LE9 8GZ. Ms Mary Jacques (c/o Agent: Nick Hood, NH Planning, 7 Wollerton Grove, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham B75 7SP) – Proposed extension and alteration to existing three storey dwelling and existing working forge to form a six-bedroom hotel with parking and associated facilities – at The Old Forge, 13-15 Park Street, Market Bosworth, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 0LL. Ms Stephanie Crookes (c/o Agent: Iain Downer, Class Q Limited, The Grey House, 3 Broad Street, Stamford PE9 1PG)- Change of use of agricultural buildings to dwellinghouses – at New Oak Farm, West End, Barton in the Beans, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 0DG. Mr Andrew Cartwright (c/o Agent: Miss Julie Thomas, Frampton Town Planning Ltd, Oriel House, 42 North Bar Street, Banbury OX16 0TH) – Erection of 8 detached dwellings with associated amenity space, landscaping, car parking and refuse/recycling facilities – at land west of Main Street, Norton Juxt Twycross, Atherstone, Warks. CV9 3QA. Mr & Mrs Kennedy (c/o Agent: Simon Cheshire Planning Ltd, 34 Stanley Road, Market Bosworth, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 0NB) – Outline application for erection of 2 self-contained dwellings – at land adjacent to the Brockey Farmhouse, Kirkby Road, Barwell, Leics. LE9 8FT.

Weakest rise in residential work for two years holds back construction sector during May MAY PMI® DATA signalled another growth slowdown in the construction sector amid a considerable loss of momentum for the residential category. The latest rise in housing activity was the weakest since the recovery began two years ago. Survey respondents suggested the subdued consumer confidence and worries about the economic outlook had constrained demand. Higher borrowing costs and intense inflationary pressures were also cited as factors likely to hold back growth over the next 12 months. The latest survey data indicated that business activity expectations at construction companies were the least upbeat since August 2020. The headline S&P Global / CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI®) – which measures month-on-month changes in total industry activity – registered 56.4 in May, down from 58.2 in April and the lowest reading for four months. Weaker trends in the house building sub-sector were the main brake on growth, with this index falling to 50.7 from 53.8 in April. Moreover, the latest reading signalled the worst performance for residential work since May 2020. Commercial building was the fastest-growing segment in May (index at 59.8), with the speed of expansion easing only slightly since April. Construction companies noted strong demand for commercial work, despite a degree of hesitancy due to the uncertain economic outlook. Meanwhile, civil engineering activity increased for the fifth month running and at a robust pace (index at 55.5) amid a sustained boost from major infrastructure projects. Total new orders expanded again in May, which marked two years of continuous sales growth in the construction sector. That said, the latest increase in new work was the slowest since December 2021. Job creation accelerated slightly in May and was the strongest for four months. Survey respondents typi-

cally cited efforts to boost capacity and meet rising customer demand. There were again widespread reports citing recruitment difficulties due to shortages of suitably skilled candidates. May data highlighted strong demand for construction products and materials, as signalled by a steep and accelerated rise in total purchasing volumes. Efforts to replenish stocks and pre-purchase ahead of price rises also contributed to higher purchasing activitWy in May, according to survey respondents. There were positive signals for supplier performance in May, as delays were the least widespread since February 2020. Some firms noted an improvement in the availability of construction items, despite ongoing challenges including logistics bottlenecks, Brexit trade frictions and supplier staff shortages. Rapid cost inflation persisted in May, with the vast majority of survey respondents (73%) reporting a rise in purchasing prices. This was linked to rising fuel, energy and raw material costs. That said, the overall rate of inflation eased to a threemonth low. The number of construction firms predicting an increase in business activity during the year ahead (46%) continued to exceed those expecting a decline (19%) by some margin. However, the resulting index measuring overall growth expectations across the construction sector signalled the weakest degree of optimism since August 2020. Construction companies suggested that lower consumer confidence, rising borrowing costs and heightened economic uncertainty were all likely to act as headwinds to client demand in the next 12 months. TIM MOORE, Economics Director at S&P Global Market Intelligence, which compiles the survey said: “May data signalled a solid overall rise in UK construction output as resilience across the commercial and civil engineering segments helped to offset weakness in house building. Residential construction activity was close to stagnation in May, which represented its worst performance for two years amid signs of softer demand and a headwind from low consumer confidence. “New order volumes expanded

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at the slowest pace since the end of 2021, which added to signs that heightened economic uncertainty has started to impact client spending. Concerns about the business outlook were signalled by a fall in construction sector growth projections to the lowest for more than one-and-a-half years in May. Around 19% of construction firms predict an outright decline in business activity during the year ahead, up from just 5% at the start of 2022. “On a more positive note, supplier delays subsided in May, with the latest downturn in performance the least marked since February 2020. Meanwhile, rapid price pressures persisted due to rising energy, fuel and staff costs, but the overall rate of inflation eased to a threemonth low in May.” DUNCAN BROCK, Group Director at the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, said: “Though still offering a comfortable margin above the no change mark, the construction sector saw growth ease to a fourmonth low with the usual suspects taking the heat out of the recovery – elevated inflation, future uncertainty and supply-chain disruption. “Supply chain managers scaled up purchasing levels to beat expected price increases in the months ahead as inflation rates remained powerfully strong even with the slight easing in prices. There was also robust job hiring in May so businesses could secure the best talent from a dwindling pool of skilled candidates to build capacity for the remainder of the year. “Subdued client confidence affected new order levels with the slowest rise in pipelines of new work since December 2021. The housing sector in particular showed further signs of fragility with the worst performance since May 2020 and moving closer to the danger zone of negative territory. Affordability concerns will be weighing on the mind of potential house buyers grappling with escalating costs for everyday items, resulting in a postponement of big purchases until the UK economy shows more resilience. “The lack of positive sentiment was also reflected in construction companies’ confidence over the next 12 months, with optimism dropping to the weakest since August 2020 even though this was the best performing sector out of the three.”

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Leicester cannot meet its housing targets Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Isobel McGeever, Iceni Projects, Da Vinci House, 44 Saffron Hill, Islington, London EC1N 8FH) – Erection of visitors centre within the Interlink South Country Park – at Nailstone Colliery, Wood Road, Nailstone, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 1GE. Mrs Clare Thornton (c/o: 2 Centro Place, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8RF) – Approval of reserved matters of Outline Consent 21/00656/OUT for the rection of 70 dwellings and associated open space, drainage and infrastructure – at Stoke Fields Farm, Hinckley Road, Stoke Golding, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 6HR. Mr Arkadiusz Kulakowski (c/o Agent: Philip Rowland, P&S Planning & Development Ltd, 70 Outwoods Drive, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3LU) – Approval of reserved matters following Outline Approval 19/01130/OUT for residential development of 7 dwellings – at Laurel House, 2 Main Street, Bagworth, Leics. LE67 1DN.

Melton Borough Mr E Hanlon (c/o Agent: John Fowkes Architects, 9 Shaldon Close, Spring Park, Mapperley, Nottingham NG3 5XF) – Demolition of four one-bed flats and erection of replacement two 4/5-bedroom houses – at 36 Wartnaby Road, Ab Kettleby, Leics. LE14 3JJ. Mr Raj Baxi (c/o Agent: Richard Cooper, HSSP Architects Limited, Pera Business Park, Notingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PB) – Change of use from office to large HMO providing 10 selfcontained studio apartments – at 9 Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 1AE.

Harborough District Carpendale Homes Ltd (c/o Agent: Mark Winklewski Associates, 4 Park Mews, Burnmill Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7JQ) – Outline application for the demolition of existing commercial class buildings and erection of 18 dwellings – at Industrial Brushes Ltd, 103 Bath Street, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 9EJ. Mr & Mrs Briggs (c/o Agent: Martin Bagshaw, MHB Planning, Dale View, Rews Close, Coombe Martin EX34 0DW) – Erection of four dwellings with associated access and parking (Revised scheme) – at land east of Shangton Road, Tur Langton, Leics.

AS REPORTED IN THE LEICESTER MERCURY, thousands of homes which were due to be built in Leicester have now been moved to districts across Leicestershire because the city simply doesn’t have the space to fit them all in. Demand for new homes is now so high that the Government has imposed swingeing housing targets on every local authority in the country. Leicester City Council was asked to build 39,400 new homes between 2020 and 2036 after the the Government announced that the 20 largest cities in England would need to increase their new housing supply targets by 35%.But less than two years in, the city says it cannot fit them all in and so 18,700 have been taken off its targets and shared out among the Leicestershire districts instead.

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Blaby District Council is taking the biggest share of the city’s shortfall at 5,536 more homes which will need to be built between now and 2036. This more than doubles the number of new homes it needs to build in the 16 year period to 10,992. North West Leicestershire District Council is down to take the second highest increase at 5,024. This means the district’s target has almost doubled to 10,948. Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council has taken 2,992 off the city’s target, meaning 10,544 need to be built by 2036. Harborough District Council will now be required to build 1,968 more homes taking its total to 10,512. Charnwood Borough Council had the highest original housing target of all the districts in Leicestershire at 17,776, this will increase by 1,248 to 19,024 homes before 2036. But it will also be asked to meet the need for 23 hectares of new employment space due to an over-supply of employment land and the availability of employment sites and land which is close to the city. Melton District Council needs to find room for 1,104 extra homes taking its to target to 4,800 homes. Oadby and Wigston will have the smallest share of the re-distributed housing at 1,008 giving it a 2036 target to build 3,840 new homes. The redistribution, leaves Leicester with a target of 20,700 new homes by 2036. However, as the time period started in 2020, a number of the eight councils will have already built a number of new homes. All the councils across Leicester and Leicestershire are legally obliged to work together to meet housings targets under the current planning law set by the Government.

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Each area’s share of the unmet need was worked out by considering factors such as the relationship of each district with the city – for example is there are high levels of commuting between the two – the balance of jobs and homes in each district, and whether the homes are deliverable.

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Development Opportunity for 15 flats in Leicester City Centre: £500k SDL AUCTIONS 2022 SDL National Property Auction Thursday 28th July at 10.00am

Mr Josh Suffield (c/o Agent: Daniel Grimley, Corporate Architecture, Venari House, 1 Trimbush Way, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7XY) – Erection of 17 dwellings (Reserved Matters) – at land off Church Causeway, Church Langton, Leics. V300 Project Services Ltd (c/o Agent: David Poyner, Davico Properties UK Ltd, Silver Greys, Mill Lane, Codsall, Wolverhampton WV8 1QH) - Outline application for the erection of up to 9 self-build homes - at land at Sutton Lane, Sutton in the Elms, Broughton Astley, Leics.

Rutland County Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Jason Edwards, JDUtopia Ltd, 43 Bulwer Road, Leicester LE2 3BW) – Erection of new single storey Greggs Drive-Through Cafe building with associated parking – at Site E1, Land West of Lands End Way, Oakham, Rutland. Shaun Alexander (c/o: S Alexander Plant & Groundworks, Green Lane Farm, Newstead Road, Belmesthorpe, Rutland PE9 4JJ) – Prior notification for a proposed extension to the existing steel portal framed agricultural building – at S Alexander Plant & Groundworks, Green Lane Farm, Newstead Road, Belmesthorpe, Rutland PE9 4JJ. Mrs Louise Brown (c/o Agent: Tony Ansell, Rutland Planning, 2 Harewood Close, Langham, Rutland LE15 7JZ) – Demolition of existing agricultural barn and erection of two three-storey dwellings – at land adjacent to Fairchilds Lodge, Lyddington Road, Caldecott, Rutland.

NW Leics. District Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Mrs Mairead Stibbs, Planning Prospects Ltd, 4 Mill Pool, Nash Lane, Belbroughton DY9 9AF) – Residential development comprising 28 dwellings with access, parking, landscaping and associated infrastructure (Reserved matters) – at Former site of Snibston Discovery Park, Ashby Road, Coalville, Leics.

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INNES ENGLAND are offering for sale a development opportunity at 64 Church Gate, Leicester, Leicestershire LE1 3AN The property comprises a cleared site extending to approximately 0.21 acres (0.086 hectares). Planning consent is presently being sought for the construction of 15 x one and two bed apartments and a ground floor retail unit. Site purchase price: £500,000 For enquiries and viewings please contact: Aman Verma at Innes England on 0116 255 5455 or mobile: 07866 264118 (email: averma@innesengland.com) or visit www.innes-england.com

Developer to appeal after plan for 53 new homes in small village is rejected

PLANS TO TURN a food factory in a village lane into 53 homes lane have been rejected but the matter will now go to appeal. The Planning Inspectorate will examine and make a ruling on the new homes plan for Colston Lane in the village of Harby, Melton Borough Council said. The planning inspector who leads the hearing will have the power to overturn the council’s decision to reject the plan and instead grant permission for the homes to the applicant, Jack Kumar. A number of people are opposed to the development. The plan was for the homes to be built on the site of Millway Foods in Colston Lane in the village. The site is around seven miles north of Melton.

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William Davis runners raise thousands for Rainbows Newlands Developments Ltd (c/o Agent: Miss Eleanor Wright, Oxalis Planning Ltd, Toll Bar House, Landmere Lane, Edwalton, Nottingham NG12 4DG) – Erection of 4 units for storage or distribution use with ancillary offices and associated works (Reserved matters) – at land opposite The Cottage, Netherfields Lane, Hemington, Leics. Harworth Group (c/o Agent: Nick Cox, Pegasus Group, 4 The Courtyard, Church Street, Lockington, Derby DE74 2SL) – Development of two form entry primary school and plaza area including school playing fields, multiuse ganes area, car parking and associated infrastructure (Reserved matters) – at land off Beveridge Lane, Coalville, Leics. Bellway Homes Ltd (c/o Agent: Georgina Doyle, Pegasus Planning Group, 4 The Courtyard, Church Street, Lockington DE74 2SL) – Erection of 189 dwellings with associated car parking, secondary roads and incidental landscaping (Reserved matters) – at Swinfen Vale, Beveridge Lane, Coalville, Leics. Mr Jacob Leto (c/o Agent: Stoas Architects, The Lodge, Coleshill Manor, South Drive, Birmingham B46 1DL) – Demolition of parts of existing building, change of use of remaining building to offices, erection of two-storey extension and installation of replacement windows – at Pickerings Plant Hire, Ashby Road, Measham, Swadlincote, Derby DE12 7JW. Morrisons (c/o Agent: Cara Ware, Peacock & Smith, Central House 47 St Paul’s Street Leeds LS1 2TE) – Demolition of the existing Glenfield Social Club to facilitate Petrol Filling Station extension – at Glenfield Social Centre & Club and Adjacent Morrisons Petrol Filling Station, Station Road, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8BQ. Kathryn Harrison Land Management (c/o Agent: Miss Kathryn Humber, Savills, 33 Margaret Street, London W1G 0JD) Outline planning application for the development of up to 58 new residential units with associated landscaping, parking and vehicular access – at land off Wardens Walk, Leicester Forest East, Leicestershire.

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SDL AUCTIONS are offering for sale BY AUCTION a development site at 56 Coppice Side, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 9AA. A TEAM FROM William Davis Homes raised £10,960 for the Rainbows children’s hospice at a recent running event. Twenty-six runners took part in the Leicestershire Chase the Sun race, held annually at Prestwold Hall just outside Loughborough.

The site has been cleared in readiness for building. The agents have been informed by the vendor that the house on the land has been demolished and therefore this validates planning.

This is the first time the developer has put forward a team and, due to the success of their fundraising efforts, the runners plan to take part in more events.

The current planning permission is for one detached house to the front of the site and a pair of semi-detached houses to the rear along with associated gardens and parking. Planning ref - 9/2017/0779 All enquiries should be made to South Derbyshire Council.

Ben McCartney, Site Engineer for William Davis Homes, organised the team and said: “As a company we’ve always been very active in raising money for local charities. I knew we had a few runners within the business and so I proposed the idea to our managing director and he was more than happy to support us.” Ben will also be joining colleague Sally Brookes, Senior Sales Manager, in running the London Marathon for the first time later this year with both of then raising money for their chosen charities.

GREEN LIGHT for new low carbon homes off Saffron Lane in Leicester

PLANS for the next phase of an ambitious programme to build hundreds of new council homes in Leicester have been given the green light.

Leicester City Council has appointed award-winning developer Robert Woodhead Limited to build 38 new affordable, low carbon and energy efficient homes on the site of the former velodrome off Saffron Lane, to the rear of Hawkins Road. The £12million scheme help will increase the council’s stock of much needed affordable housing. It will be funded through the council’s housing revenue account and with money raised from the sale of council homes through the government’s Right to Buy scheme. The city council will also provide land which is currently in use as a small part of the car park at Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium for the new housing development. The new homes and will include a mix of two, three and four-bedroom houses, and ten wheelchair-accessible bungalows. All of the new homes will be built to high environmental standards. This will include solar PV panels, very high levels of wall, floor and roof insulation, triple glazed windows and air source heat pumps. The homes will cut carbon emissions by around 75 per cent compared to a typical new home – equivalent to a carbon saving of around 67 tonnes per year. All homes would also have a private garden and off-street parking. Work to build the 38 new homes off Saffron Lane is expected to be complete by Spring 2024.

However, there is a further parcel of land included in the sale which may offer scope for additional properties, subject to planning permission. Prospective buyers must make all necessary independent enquiries in this respect for their specific, intended use prior to placing their bid, as this will be binding. The architect plan shows the potential site with five properties. Guide Price £130,000+ plus fees. The auction is behind closed doors on Thursday 28th July 2022 10.00am start. The auction can be watched in real-time on the auction date on our home page: https://www. sdlauctions.co.uk/

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Mr A Lowe (c/o Agent: Tim Rodgers, Oliver Charles Design, 3 Moseley Avenue, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 9HT) – Erection of 10 holiday lodges – at Oaklands, Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest West, Leicestershire LE9 9JE.

Charnwood Borough Mrs Sarah Grey (c/o Agent: Homescape Architecture Ltd) – Conversion of existing dwelling into 3 self-contained flats including rear double and single storey extensions – at 26 Wharncliffe Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 1SN. Mr Sandip Chauhan (c/o Agent: Volta Designs) – Change of use of building from office/storage space and 3 flats to 6 flats plus alterations to front, rear and side fenestrations – at 4 Sandford Road, Syston, Leicester LE7 2JY. Miss Ellie Smith – Outline planning permission for development of up to 70 dwellings with associated public open space, landscaping and infrastructure (Reserved Matters of application P/19/0041/2) – at land off Melton Road, Burton on the Wolds, Leics. LE12 5AL. Davidsons Developments Ltd (c/o Agent: Pegasus Planning Group) – Outline planning application for the demolition of No.287 Markfield Lane, and the development of up to 150 dwellings, together with open space, landscaping and drainage infrastructure – at land south of Markfield Lane, Field Head, Leicestershire LE67 9PQ. Mr David Wilson (c/o Agent: Davidsons Developments Ltd) – Conversion of nunnery to 8 dwellings, erection of 3 bungalows and 5 houses with associated access, parking and landscaping – at Church Leys, Station Road, Rearsby, Leics. LE7 4YY. Mr Vinaykant Vasram (c/o Agent: AJS Architectural Services) – Proposed 4 self-contained flats with two storey rear extension and one single storey detached flat – at 7 Humberstone Lane, Thurmaston, Leicester LE4 8HJ.

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By Parm Bhangal AS CONSTRUCTION firms feel the continued pressure of skills shortages, rising material costs and Covid loan repayments, construction business coach and managing director of awardwinning Bhangals Construction Consultants Parm Bhangal has given his insight into how to stop your construction business failing. According to the latest figures from the Insolvency Service, in February 2022 there were 307 insolvencies in the construction sector. This is more than double the 127 insolvencies in the same month last year. Parm Bhangal believes closer monitoring of each project and introducing more KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs) into smaller construction firms could help business owners to avoid the slippery slope to demise. He says very few construction businesses even use KPIs. “You would be shocked by the number of construction businesses who have KPIs in place,” said Parm. “Very few construction businesses use them. A lot of the businesses that I coach, big, strong decent businesses don’t even do KPIs. “I don’t think it’s encouraged enough in the industry. I think it’s partly because of the pace of the industry, as there isn’t time to implement them but it’s also down to the structure of workforces. You have no incentive to have KPIs in place as most people don’t work for you, they are all subcontractors.” Parm believes the best way to avoid failure is to have one person in the business continually managing projects from a financial point of view. He said: “There’s a lot more people failing because they’ve agreed a price for a project, but their labour and material costs then increase, leaving them with no or very minimal profit at the end of the job. Firms need to monitor each individual project very closely, so they are able to work out which jobs won’t make a profit. “You can either do that job yourself or delegate it to someone else, but you definitely need someone to be accountable. If you have close monitoring of each project and regular checks of finances you will have a better understanding of future projects – both from a financial point of view and for overcoming industry challenges.” Parm believes that further training would benefit all construction owners, many of whom move immediately from being a tradesman to being a construction subcontractor running their own business without any experience or knowledge of how to do so. “Most people in the construction industry are business owners and most companies are subcontractors,” he said. “Training is part of the solution. I can’t instil enough the importance of training. People need better business management skills in order to navigate the turbulent industry we have seen in recent years. There should be incentives in our industry for business managers to complete useful training that will help protect the industry and the reputation of those within it.”

HUNDREDS of council houses and other affordable homes in Leicester are set to benefit from a rolling programme of solid wall insulation. Leicester City Council is rolling out an £8million programme of work that will see external insulation fitted to over 400 homes, including council houses and housing association properties. The work will help people reduce the cost of heating their homes and contribute to a citywide commitment to cutting carbon emissions. The first phase of work is now underway in the Saffron area of the city where 65 homes are being fitted with external wall insulation. This is backed by £1million of funding following the council’s successful bid to the Government’s Green Homes Grant Scheme. When installed, the new insulation will help people save up to an estimated £200 per year on energy bills and reduce household carbon emissions by around 900kg per annum. A second phase of work due to get underway later this year will see around 300 more homes in the city benefit from new solid wall insulation. This will be backed by £7million from the Government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund, following a successful joint bid by the city council and local housing associations. Around 170 of the properties will be council homes, with the remainder set to be a mix of properties owned by Maynard Co-operative Housing Association, Midland Heart, Pinnacle Housing and Ross Walk Housing Co-operative.The city council is working with E.ON UK to deliver the insulation to the hundreds of homes covered by this first phase of investment. Work is expected to be complete by summer 2023. Green Homes Grant funding is also available to owner occupiers and landlords of privately rented properties. To find out more contact the Green Homes Grant team at E.ON on 0333 202 4820 (Monday to Friday 9am-5.00pm) or email Greenhomesgrant@eonenergy.com with your contact number. To find out more about a range of energy efficiency grants on offer for local homes and businesses through Leicester City Council, visit www.leicester.gov.uk/your-council/policies-plansand-strategies/energy-efficiency

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Builders’ Problems SOLVED Vernon Properties Leicester Ltd (c/o Agent: Vale Planning Consultants) – Outline application for proposed residential development of up to 5 dwellings with private access drive following demolition and removal of all existing buildings within the site – at land to the rear of 163 Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley, Leics. Mr Christopher Shield (c/o Agent: Rhys James Ltd) – Conversion of existing farmhouse and farm buildings and erection of new building to form seven dwellings plus rear extension to the existing cottage – at Home Farm, Main Street, Beeby, Leics. LE7 3BL. Robert Powell – Conversion of coach house to two residential dwellings (Revised scheme) – at 55 Park Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 2ED.

North Northamptonshire Council Ms Dina Morgan (c/o Agent: Jake Boardman, Base Architects, 23 Christleton Road, Chester CH3 5UF) – Proposed construction of 2 family dwellings and associated landscaping – at 19 Cotterstock Road, Oundle, Northants. PE8 5HA). Antonio Di-Fazio (c/o Agent: Richard Colson, CC Town Planning, Thistledown Barn, Holcot Lane, Sywell, Northampton NN6 0BG) – Demolition of existing dwellings and erection of 7 dwellings – at 11 Higham Road, Rushden, Northants. NN10 6EB.

Can I withdraw my quote? Problem: I run a small maintenance company and recently I submitted a price to a property service company. The work concerned the external works to a small block of flats, which included repairs to the render and timber, and painting. Because this sort of work is my company’s ‘bread and butter’, I would usually use my own labour, as I have on my books plasterers and decorators. The only item I would sub-out is the scaffolding. However, on this job, the client required the work to be carried out in August and September, which is a very busy time for us, so I asked another company to price the work up with the intention of subbing out the whole job to them. When I received the quote back from the other company, it was very competitive, and I took this up with the director who informed me that he knew it was competitive, but because we were a new client, he wanted to win the work and show us how good his company is, which sounded plausible. I subsequently put on a mark -up, and then submitted our price to my client. My client accepted our quote and I then went back to the sub-contractor, who then informed me that he could not do the work because he realised he had omitted the scaffolding. I have since gone back to my client and explained to them what has happened, and they replied that although they have sympathy, they have already accepted my quote and if we back out, they will pursue us for damages. What do I do? If I carry out the work, the job will return a loss of about £35,000, which I can ill-afford, especially as I am having to cope with the current rises in materials. Response: If your price to your client has been accepted (and the acceptance can be oral or in writing), then you have entered into a legally binding contract and if you do fail to perform, you will be at risk of having a claim made against you for breach of contract, the sum of which could be much more than what you have predicted you could lose. That said, before you become totally disillusioned, you must see whether you have actually entered into a legally binding contract. I say this because unless your quote is capable of being accepted, and unless your client has unequivocally accepted your quotation, there may not be a contract. For example, in your quotation, you may have said that the start and completion dates need to be agreed, or you have included some other caveat. In relation to your client ‘accepting’ your quote, what often happens is that the employing party sends over a purchase order which includes extensive written terms and conditions on the back of the purchase order, and if this has happened, although your client may have thought it was accepting your quotation, in fact what has materialised is that a counteroffer has been made, meaning that it is down to you to either accept or reject the offer. Because of the financial risk to you, I would recommend that you urgently seek professional advice before you take any further steps. © Michael Gerard 2022 The advice provided is intended to be of a general guide only and should not be viewed as providing a definitive legal analysis.

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VIEWS SOUGHT ON IDEAS FOR QUEENS ROAD REVAMP RESIDENTS and businesses in Leicester’s Clarendon Park are being asked for their views on a potential revamp of the popular Queens Road shopping street. Leicester City Council is considering a range of possible improvements as part of a citywide programme of investment to help local businesses recover from the effects of the pandemic and the disruption it caused. At Queens Road, the city council wants to help improve the shopping environment by creating more space for outdoor café areas and wider, safer pavements for pedestrians. Initial ideas could see changes made to some side road junctions – including potentially closing

the junctions at Montague Road and Cecilia Road to vehicles – to create more pedestrian space and cut the amount of traffic turning into Queens Road, helping to make the busy shopping street safer for pedestrians and cyclists. Pavements could be widened at key points to make more space for outdoor café-style seating areas to support businesses, while retaining the on-street parking spaces for shoppers and visitors, including disabled people. Additional loading bays could be provided for businesses. This could include widening pavements outside Barceloneta and Friends Tandoori – between Howard Road and Cecilia Road – and filling in the existing bus stopping bay alongside the shopping

area between Montague Road and Clarendon Park Road to create more space. Improvements to make the route safer and more appealing to cyclists are also being considered, to complement the recent introduction of a docking station on Queens Road as part of the new Santander Cycles Leicester e-bike hire scheme. Traffic calming measures, such as raised crossings, on Queens Road are also being considered to encourage motorists to cut their speed and improve road safety. An online survey has been launched to help gather people’s views. People can take part by visiting consultations.leicester.gov.uk/comms/ queens-rd (Closing date is Sat 30 July 2022.)

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Howdens Joinery (c/o Agent: Morgan Bailey, UMC Architects, Newark Beacon Innovation Centre, Cafferata Way, Beacon Hill, Newark on Trent NG24 2TN) - Two distribution buildings - at Plot 6b, 90 Scalley Way, Raunds, Northants. NN9 6RJ. Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (c/o Agent: Hayden Seed, CC Town Planning, Thistledown Barn, Holcot Lane, Sywell, Northampton NN6 0BG) – Outline application for a residential development of up to 27 dwellings – at Land at Former Rushden Hospital Site, Catlin Way, Rushden, Northants. Miss C Barrett-Tilbury (c/o Agent: Mark Fitzgerald, MVG Design, Dovecote House, Dovecote Close, Barton Seagrave, Northants. NN15 6GT) – Construction of 2 dwellings and associated parking – at Brook Farm, Brooks Road, Raunds, Northants. NN9 6NS. Mrs P Almond (c/o Agent: Eric Cleaver, Marric Chartered Surveyors, 7 Furnells Close, Raunds, Northants. NN9 6LJ) – Erection of 4 dwellings – at 48 High Street South, Rushden, Northants. NN10 0QX.

Corby Borough Block Industrial Corby 13 Limited (c/o Agent: Ms Hannah Bizoumis, Chroma Planning & Development Ltd, 67 Harrow Road, Bristol BS4 3NB) – Development comprising the demolition of existing buildings and structures and erection of a new building for Class E (Industrial), B2 (General Industrial) and B8 (Storage/ Distribution) including ancillary offices, landscaping, yards – at Weetabix Ltd, Earlstrees Road, Earlstrees Industrial Estate, Corby, Northants. NN17 4AZ.

South Derbyshire Redrow Homes (East Midlands) Ltd (c/o Agent:DLP Planning Ltd, Office 209, Cumberland House, 35 Park Road, Nottingham NG1 6EE) Residential development comprising the erection of 65 dwellings, with open space, drainage and associated works – Land east of Egginton Road and north of Jackson’s Lane, Etwall Common, Derby. Mr & Mrs Pallot (c/o Agent: Phillip Tuckwell, TUK Architecture, The Studio, 6A Market Place, Melbourne, Derbyshire DE73 8DS) – Erection of 2 three-bed new build dwellings and creation of orchard – at land off Trent Lane, Kings Newton, Derby, DE73 8BT

Failing Bank of England’s axing of mortgage affordability ‘utter madness’: says deVere CEO THE BANK OF ENGLAND’S (BoE) plans to scrap mortgage affordability rules have been branded as “utter madness” by the CEO of one of the world’s largest financial advisory organisations, who says the move underscores how the central bank is “failing Britain.” The damning analysis from deVere Group’s Nigel Green comes as the BoE announced lenders will no longer have to verify whether homeowners could afford mortgage payments at higher interest rates. He comments: “This move by the Bank of England is bizarre, to say the least. “The current affordability checks include a stress test to cover rising interest rates in order to avoid another 2007-style credit crunch. “To scrap this important check to try and ensure borrowers don’t take on more debt than they could afford, at a time when rates are rising and the UK is facing a significant economic downturn, is utter madness. “Some might argue that the risks are pretty low, given the loan-to-income rules would remain intact, but they are risks nonetheless that borrowers and the UK economy can do without.” The central bank’s Financial Policy Committee said it would withdraw the affordability test from 1 August, according to a statement on Monday. The rule, introduced in 2014, requires lenders to test prospective borrowers’ ability to repay their mortgages in the event that rates rise to a specified stress level. The deVere CEO goes on to add: “To many, this move will underscore how the Bank of England is floundering in its duty of care and therefore failing Britain in these uncertain times. “Its response to fighting red-hot inflation, which is at its fastest rate in four decades, has been slow off the mark, hitting households and businesses hard. “It has failed to mention how Brexit is a negative drag on the supply side. “And global investors are now being warned to hedge against an ‘existential’ crisis with the pound by Wall Street analysts as the British currency faces issues usually only seen in emerging markets.” Whilst sterling strengthened 0.2% in May, it remains the third-worst performing major currency this year. It has weakened 8% to $1.2468 in 2022. Nigel Green concludes: “The Bank of England appears to be becoming increasingly politicised. “For me, and many others, this is raising red flags.”

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GLP, an investor and developer of logistics warehouses and distribution parks, has begun earthworks on the site of G-Park Ashbyde-la-Zouch. G-Park Ashby is a 48-acre development site benefitting from an outline planning permission to deliver build-to-suit logistics warehouse opportunities of up to 736,487 sq ft. Earthworks are progressing rapidly and are expected to be finished by early 2023, with the full development set to complete by Q1 2024. The site can be developed as either one single unit or two units, depending on customer requirements, with clear internal heights of up to 18 metres. The development will be BREEAM Excellent and WELL ready, and will feature a range of sustainability features including rainwater harvesting and energy tracking and consumption tools for customers.

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Rushcliffe Borough Mr Paul Buckingham (c/o Agent: Mr Dino Labbate, Swish Architecture Ltd, Unit 2B, 100 Melton Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6EP) – Two storey rear extension to create 2 additional apartments – at Castlegate House, 2-4 Colwick Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham. Buckingham (c/o Agent: Samuel Critchlow, Rayner Davies Architects, 2 St Peters Gate, Nottingham NG1 2JG) – Demolition of existing building, and erection of 9 twostorey apartments – at Wishing Well Day Nursery Ltd, 2 Oakfields Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5DN. Mr Tom Reynolds (c/o Agent: Mr Dino Labbate, Swish Architecture Ltd, Unit 2b, 100 Melton Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6EP) – Construction of a three-storey new build block of flats including cycle/ bin store and associated parking – at Land/Car Park adjacent to former Gallery Hotel, Radcliffe Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham. Mr J, Mr S & Mr N Smith & Mrs Barnes Smith (c/o Agent: Miss Eleanor Smith, Danks Badnell Architects Ltd, Kings Stables, 3-4 Osborne Mews, Windsor SL4 3DE) – Outline application for the demolition of the existing dwellinghouse and the construction of 9 two storey dwellinghouses (Resubmission) – at 274 Melton Road, Edwalton, Nottingham NG12 4DD.

Photo competition puts Big Butterfly Count into focus in Leicestershire IN CELEBRATION of the Big Butterfly Count, which is running from Friday 15th July to Saturday 7th August, housebuilder Mulberry Homes is launching a butterfly photography competition*, where entrants can be in with a chance of winning a £250 voucher. Local amateur photographers and nature enthusiasts can participate by submitting their very best butterfly photographs to mulberryhomes@ unsworthsugden.co.uk.

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Homes’ 2021 photography calendar The competition is in honour of the Big Butterfly competition (Don West) Count, which is the world’s largest butterfly survey. Organised by the Butterfly Conservation, the event encourages wildlife lovers to spend 15 minutes counting the butterflies and moths they can see. The gathered data then helps butterfly specialists learn about the current population and habits of UK species.

For more information on the Big Butterfly Count, visit https://bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org/.

Residential development site for four dwellings in Bisbrooke: £1,000,000

Susan Godfrey (c/o Agent: Tom Simmons, Red Sky Architects, 1 Sampsons Yard, Halifax Place, Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1QN) – Conversion of care home to 9 residential apartments including two storey and single storey rear extension (Resubmission) – at Richmand House, 88-90 Melton Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7NF.

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Council will not contest Ketton planning application appeal RUTLAND COUNTY Council will not contest an appeal aimed at overturning a decision made by its Planning and Licensing Committee to refuse an application for 75 new homes off Park Road, Ketton.

The entry deadline is Monday 25th July at midnight. Representatives at Mulberry Homes will then judge the entries and select one adult winner and one junior winner (aged under 18-years-old), who will each receive a £250 voucher to be spent on camera equipment, as well as an overall winner.

Rutland County Council

Application 2020/0942/OUT was submitted by Vistry Homes Limited and determined by Rutland County Council on 13 July 2021. The application was refused because it was in open countryside and, at that time, the Council had a stable five-year housing land supply. Rutland’s housing land supply has now reduced to approximately 4.1 years. The National Planning Policy Framework which guides all Local Planning Authorities states that planning permission should be granted unless the adverse impacts of doing so would significantly outweigh the benefits. This means planning applications are more likely to be approved in areas that do not have a five-year housing land supply. Because Rutland’s housing land supply has fallen below the five-year threshold and there are no other technical reasons for resisting this development, the Council has no grounds to contest the appeal that has been brought against its original decision by Vistry Homes. This decision has been reached following legal advice from a specialist planning barrister and taking full account of the significant change in policy position since the original application was refused.

SHOULER & Son Estate Agents are offering for sale a residential development site with full activated planning permission dating from 2008 for four dwellings with potential for redesign. The site - at Village Farmyard, Main Street, Bisbrooke, Rutland LE15 9EP - is being offered for sale at a guide price of £1,000,000. The planning permission (ref: FUL-2008-0617) was activated by construction of the access and discahrge of all conditions. For more information, contact Shoulers on 01664 560181 or email: hbaines@shoulers.co.uk

Councillor Edward Baines, Chair of Rutland County Council’s Planning and Licensing Committee, said: “This has not been an easy decision, but it is the only one when we consider the current condition of Rutland’s housing land supply. This also underlines the importance of developing a new Local Plan for Rutland as quickly as possible. People can expect to hear more about this in the coming weeks as we prepare for a public consultation around the issues that we, as a county, need to address through the Local Plan.”

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Barratt Celebrates The Queen’s Jubilee With A Big Tree Plant

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75 new homes coming to Keyworth

Part L changes likely to prompt surge in UKCA testing demand for door and window fabricators INCOMING changes to Part L of the Building Regulations are likely to intensify testing demand in the run up to the December 31 deadline for UKCA certification. The warning, from Element Materials Technology – one of the UK’s leading testing and certification service providers to the construction industry – comes in advance of scheduled changes to Part L, which take effect from 15 June.

HOUSEBUILDER Redrow East Midlands has revealed that a further 75 new homes will be built as part of a development in Keyworth.

As part of a shift towards lowering domestic CO2 production through the Future Building Standard, all new doors and windows entering the market from that date must meet new mandated U-values. However, any existing products currently on the market which meet the new mandated U-values must still achieve UKCA marking in order to be sold in the UK from 1 January 2023.

Redrow East Midlands’ Nicker Hill development already features a range of two, three, four and fivebedroom family homes built as part of the development’s first phase.

The requirement is likely to affect hundreds of products manufactured outside of the UK, even if they have achieved CE marking in the country of manufacture.

The new phase will also bring a mix of two, three, four and fivebedroom homes.

Ministry of Justice to fight council’s unanimous decision to block £300 million ‘super-prison’

AS REPORTED in the Leicester Mercury, the Ministry of Justice, (MoJ), is to launch a formal appeal to try to rescue its plan to build a £300 million ‘super jail’ near Market Harborough. Planning permission for the 1,700 capacity prison was refused by Harborough District Council recently - and now councillors and residents are urging ministers to respect the democratic will by scrapping the plan to appeal. Members of the council’s planning committee voted unanimously to block the proposed prison next to the existing HMP Gartree against the recommendation of the council’s own officials. While residents were delighted by the victory, they acknowledged at the time it was not the end of the road as the MoJ still had the right to appeal. After more than a month of uncertainty, it is now understood that the ministry will take its case to the Planning Inspectorate, the Government body tasked with overseeing planning disputes when permission has been denied.

UKCA marking can only be issued by an approved body listed on the UK government’s database. As there are only a small number of approved bodies, manufacturers who have not yet started or completed the process could find themselves under pressure to secure laboratory space with just six months left until the UKCA marking requirements come into force. Chris Bryan, Senior Test Engineer at Element Materials Technology – Wednesbury, comments: “On the surface, the changes to minimum U-values set out in the updates to Part L are straightforward. Indeed, a sizeable majority of products currently in circulation are already compliant. “The real issue is that any product that has been CE-marked in another country – even if it meets the U-value requirements set out in the changes to Part L – will need to be re-tested in the UK to achieve UKCA marking to continue being sold here from the start of next year.” Chris continues: “The realisation is really starting to take effect amongst the international fabrication community. We have already seen a surge in demand in recent weeks and only expect that to increase as we get closer to the UKCA deadline. I would strongly urge any fabricators who either manufacture overseas or are looking to meet the new requirements to book UKCA testing now to ensure a smooth transition.” To find out more about UKCA testing, please visit: https://www.element.com/product-qualification-testing-services/ ukca-mark-guidance.

Plans submitted for work to transform Swadlincote town centre

PLANS HAVE been submitted for the redevelopment of an area at the centre of Swadlincote.

The work planned by South Derbyshire District Council, subject to planning permission, would see a multi-functional event space created on the site of the former covered market in Midland Road. Events such as theatre and performance, specialist markets and open-air cinema are envisaged in addition to the site being available for free car parking. The plans will be considered by South Derbyshire District Council’s Planning Committee and, if approved, the work would be completed by the Spring of next year.

Property consultancy commits to new Market Harborough office FISHER GERMAN has announced that it is moving to a new premises at Innovation House, at Welland Business Park. The firm is relocating from its premises on the High Street to an open-plan office which will future-proof the firm’s presence in Market Harborough as it continues to expand and create jobs for local people, including a number of positions it is currently recruiting for. The firm is now undertaking a complete re-fit of the 5,378 sq ft office, with staff expected to move into the property in September. The Grade II listed building in High Street is anticipated to be transformed into residential accommodation once the expected planning consent is confirmed. Fisher German was established in 2000 after the merger of Fisher Hoggarth and Germans, with Fisher Hoggarth’s history in Market Harborough dating back to 1819. It will be only the fourth time that the Market Harborough-based team has moved during this time having been in its current office since 1960.

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Potential development opportunity in Barwell: Offers over £950k

CASTLE ESTATES are offering for sale a double fronted Victorian seven bedroom detached character property situated on a substantial plot of land with potential for development subject to local planning permission.

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The property - 162 Shilton Road, Barwell, Leicestershire LE9 8BN - is accessed via a short driveway, leading to a parking area. Immediately surrounding the house there are patio areas and due to the nature of the layout of the buildings, a secluded courtyard area to the rear of the property. Back gates give access to Shilton Road, in addition to the main driveway from Leicester Road. To the side and the front of the house is a substantial garden just in excess of 0.8 acres, including sweeping lawned areas. The garden tapers down in width towards the end where there is access via a small footbridge leading to a further paddock area of approx 1 acre of land for potential development, subject to local planning permissions. Offers Over £950,000 are invited.

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ASBESTOS RISK A One-Stop Guide for Small Construction Businesses and Tradespeople ASBESTOS poses a significant risk to builders and workers’ health; it can be found in any building pre-2000 and is responsible for around 5000 deaths a year.

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Helpful advice for tradespeople and anyone working in retrofitting, maintenance and improvement. Asbestos - am I at risk? To find out if your work puts you at risk of asbestos, visit: https://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/risk.htm

The guide is designed to be an interactive, informative, and straightforward infographicstyle PDF linking to key resources and providing industry-leading advice at a glance. It is both digital and print ready, meaning it is as useful on a mobile device as it is on a print-out poster on site or in the office. ‘Asbestos Risk’ shows where you can commonly find asbestos in the home and commercial buildings and includes links to an ‘Am I at risk?’ help page, HSE guidance, and reminders about the correct use of PPE. The guide works in accompaniment with the Asbestos Network’s ‘Duty to Manage Asbestos’ flowchart, which can be found below and provides useful guidance and engaging information. The National Federation of Builders encourages members, clients, builders, tradespeople, and sub-contractors to share the guide as much as possible, for instance on their websites, in toolbox talks, around site, and in the office. You can download the two guides here: https://www. builders.org.uk/news/asbestosrisk-a-one-stop-guide-forsmall-construction/

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Where can you find asbestos in a residential property? Inside A. Asbestos cement Water tank B. Pipe lagging C. Loose fill Insulation D. Textured decorative coating eg artex E. AIB ceiling tiles F. AIB bath panel G. Toilet seat and cistern H. AIB behind fuse box I. AIB airing cupboard and/or sprayed insulation coating boiler J. AIB partition wall

With the focus on retrofitting for Net Zero and a strong homeimprovement market, it’s more important than ever to properly assess and mitigate the risk posed by asbestos. The National Federation of Builders (NFB) supported the launch of the ‘Asbestos Risk Guide’ aimed at small construction businesses and tradespeople who are working in retrofitting, maintenance, and building improvement.

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Outside O. Gutters and Asbestos cement downpipes P. Soffits – AIB or asbestos cement Q. AIB exterior window panel R. Asbestos cement roof S. Asbestos cement panels T. Roofing felt

Where can you find asbestos in an industrial or commercial property? Inside 1. Sprayed coatings on ceilings, walls, beams and columns 2. Asbestos cement water tank 3. Loose fill insulation 4. Lagging on boilers and pipes 5. AIB ceiling tiles 6. Toilet seat and cistern 7. AIB partition walls 8. AIB panels in fire doors 9. Asbestos rope seals, gaskets and paper 10. Vinyl floor tiles 11. AIB around boilers HSE Asbestos Essentials Guidance links: hse.gov.uk/asbestos/essentials

12. Textiles eg fire blankets 13. Textured decorating coatings on walls and ceilings eg artex Outside 14. Asbestos cement roof 15. Asbestos cement panels 16. Asbestos cement gutters and downpipes 17. Soffits – AIB or asbestos cement 18. Asbestos cement flue AIB = Asbestos Insulating Board

PPE (including RPE) - Check its right!: hse.gov.uk/pubns/guidance/em6.pdf Consider undertaking appropriate asbestos related training dependent on the work you do (awareness, nonlicensable work and licensable work)

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Farm buildings with consent for conversion: £500k guide BROWN & CO are offering for sale a residential development opportunity at Red House Farm, Main Road, Ratcliffe Culey, Atherstone, Warwickshire CV9 3NY.

The site benefits from planning consent being given for a replacement farmhouse together with prior approval for conversion of an agricultural building to a residence. It is believed that there may be potential for further development within the site for further barn conversions or a potential new builds. Guide price £500,000. Contact Richard Newey at Brown & Co Fox Bennett on 0116 289 4719 or visit www. https://www.brown-co.com

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Loughborough Town Deal confirms £1.6m grant for ARTS AND CULTURE HUB

PLANS FOR an arts and culture hub in the heart of Loughborough have received a £1.6 million boost from Loughborough Town Deal. The Town Deal Board has confirmed the funding to support the Generator project which will bring a derelict hall in Packe Street back into use for the arts. It is one of 11 projects Loughborough Town Deal is backing after securing £16.9 million of Government funding. In total, the projects are worth over £40 million of investment for the town. The project is being led by Loughborough Generator Community Interest Company (CIC). The town deal funding will support the renovation of the old Generator Hall, a 1930s building which was originally home to diesel generators that powered the then Loughborough College’s many town centre departments. The Generator building was once home to diesel engines which powered the then Loughborough College’s town centre departments. Next door to the former Generator Hall is a former art and design college building which is also part of the overall Generator project. Its renovation has been funded separately and is now home to creative industries including Ohh Deer, Cotton Clara and Our Neighbourhood. Public, a coffee shop and bakery, is on the ground floor. So far, Loughborough Town Deal has committed to invest: • £2.6 million to create a Digital Skills Hub at Loughborough College • £900,000 to create a Careers and Enterprise Hub in Loughborough’s town centre • £835,000 to help save Taylor’s Bell Foundry, the last major bell

Pictured are Dr Jill Vincent, from the Generator project, Cllr Jonathan Morgan and Dr Nik Kotecha OBE, Loughborough Town Deal co-chairs, and Andy Harper and Roger Perrett, from the Generator project. foundry in the UK • £1.7 million to support the Bedford Square Gateway Project which is regenerating part of the town centre • £885,000 to fund towpath improvements alongside the River Soar. Combined with the Generator project, that brings committed Town Deal investment in Loughborough so far to around £8.5 million.

Some interesting statistics: NFB THE NATIONAL Federation of Builders has access to a range of data, below is a small sample. • The United Kingdom needs to build at least 300,000 new homes every year to bridge the current gap with housing demand. • The construction industry needs to recruit at least 35,000 new workers every year to cope with increasing work demand. • The construction industry alone has the worst payment record of any industrial sector, with 31% of all late payments. Construction SMEs are owed a total of £30 billion in unpaid invoices. • Every £1 invested in construction generates £2.84 in wider economic benefits • For every £1 invested with an SME builder, 90p remains locally to train local young apprentices, hire local skilled workers and benefit the local economy. Visit www.builders.org.uk

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Residents vote in favour of Oakham and Barleythorpe Neighbourhood Plan RESIDENTS in Oakham and Barleythorpe have voted in favour of a Neighbourhood Plan for their areas, following a referendum on Thursday 26 May 2022. The referendum asked residents: “Do you want Rutland County Council to use the neighbourhood plan for the Parishes of Oakham and Barleythorpe to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?” More than 50% support from those who voted is needed to bring a Neighbourhood Plan into force. The number of people who voted ‘Yes’ in response to the referendum question was 987 (76.28%). The number voted ‘No’ was 307 (23.72%). Total turnout for the referendum was 12.7%. As the Local Planning Authority, Rutland County Council must formally adopt the Plan within eight weeks of the referendum.

Site for three bungalows in Pinxton: £180k

Right to Buy cannot work without planning reform AS PART OF his great reset, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce Right to Buy trials on housing association rented homes, an idea included in the 2015 Conservative manifesto. While not a bad idea in theory, in practice it will harm the housing association sector and ignores why it didn’t catch on in the past.

Rico Wojtulewicz, Head of housing and planning policy at the House Builders Association (HBA), the housing division of the National Federation of Builders (NFB), said: “You don’t inspire homeownership and get more than a million people off social housing waiting lists by tinkering around the edges, you do it with more homes and a coherent planning system. Yet the Government is rolling back on its 300,000 homes target, the levers which force councils to meet minimum housing demand, and the planning reforms which ensure housing associations and everyone else can build. Like it or not, the solution is planning reform. Germany’s productivity is higher and placemaking better because of spatial planning. Japan’s house prices dropped because they upped supply. And SME builders, who build for all and train the workforce, succeed in other nations because planning is certain. When will the Government start to fix the housing crisis and stop targeting marginal voters?” The HBA has always been active on social housing policy and after joining the successful campaign to remove the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) cap that councils faced when borrowing to build, it made five recommendations to the Government on how they could do more to build and retain social homes.

School Displays Mosaic Sponsored By Leicestershire Developer PUPILS at Hugglescote Primary School have recently celebrated the unveiling of a bear mosaic to mark their village’s heritage, sponsored by David Wilson Homes. The unveiling event was attended by pupils of the school, Headteacher Paul Driver, and Councillor Clark Robinson, Vice Chairman of Hugglescote Parish Council. Also present was Llynda Baugh of Special Projects, who helped the pupils create the mosaic. Paul Driver, Headteacher at Hugglescote Primary School, said: “We are extremely grateful for the support from David Wilson Homes with this project. Their support has enabled our children to work with a local artist to create a wonderful installation for our lobby area.

HALL & BENSON are offering for sale a development site with full planning consent (Bolsover District Council Reference 20/00589/FUL) for three two-bed detached bungalows at Town Street, Pinxton, Nottingham. Offers in the region of £180,000 are invited. Contact Hall & Benson on 01773 521771 or visit www.hallandbenson. co.uk

(L to R) Cllr Clark Robinson, Paul Driver, pupils and Llynda Baugh in front of the mosaic the coat instead of Huggle, and the village was named in his honour, becoming Hugglescote. A statue of the bear is in the middle of the village and is a reminder of the area’s unique heritage.

it’s good to see that this developer has chosen to support the school.”

The design of the mosaic, which 60 pupils completed in art sessions with Llynda, was inspired by the local legend of a villager named Huggle.

Cllr Robinson said: “Having been involved from the conception, commissioning and installation of the bear statue for the village, it was a privilege to be invited to the unveiling of the new bear mosaic. Especially as my grandson was one of the pupils who worked with Llynda on the project.

The legend says Huggle was being chased by a bear, and threw his heavy coat aside in an effort to escape. The bear then went after

“The school is at the heart of our community and is entering a period of rapid growth with all the new housing estates in the village, so

Rachael Harrison, Sales Director at David Wilson Homes East Midlands, said: “It’s very important for us to support local schools in and around the communities we build, so it’s been fantastic to work with Hugglescote Primary School, as well as local artist Llynda Baugh.”

“Many visitors to the school have commented on how fantastic the piece is. We look forward to working with David Wilson Homes in the future to provide opportunities for our children.”

The mosaic is now displayed in the reception of the school for visitors, pupils and teachers alike to walk past and admire.

Hugglescote Primary School is located close by to David Wilson Homes’ Grange View development on Grange Road.

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Students enjoy work experience at Springbourne Homes

AWARD-WINNING East Midlands builders Springbourne Homes is nurturing new talent with two university students joining their expert team. Sam Hilton, from Nuneaton, Warwickshire is studying at DeMontfort University in Leicester while Josh Beasley, from Burbage, Leicestershire, is at Sheffield Hallam University. Both are studying business and are on placement at the Market Bosworth based firm to experience work in a real life situation. Springbourne Homes chairman Adrian Burr explained: “It’s great to have Sam and Josh working with us and learning as they go. “They’ll be given plenty of opportunities to work in all aspects of the business and experience a real taste of life in the work place.” The pair have already worked in Springbourne’s Administration, Customer Care, Forward Planning and Communications Departments as they supplement their university learning with practical training. Sam said: “Working at Springbourne has been really beneficial and given me a valuable insight into all the different areas involved in running a successful business. “It’s a small family firm so there’s been plenty of opportunities to be ‘hands-on’ and make a mean-ingful contribution. I’m very thankful especially as everyone has been very easy to work with and extremely supportive.” Josh added: “I’ve really enjoyed my University studies but this placement with Springbourne is a whole new learning curve. It really adds an extra dimension to my course. On the one hand I’m putting into practice what I’ve studied while also learning so much from actually doing the job. “I’m very grateful for the opportunity and I’m sure it will a huge benefit as I prepare for my final year at Uni.”

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Hybrid Working and the Construction Industry

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LATEST ONS FIGURES show that construction firms are amongst the least likely to adopt hybrid working as part of their permanent business model. Despite an increase in the number of businesses looking to implement a long-term culture of hybrid working, construction firms are amongst the least likely to adopt it, according to the latest ONS figures. Whilst Cabinet Office minister, Jacob Rees-Mogg, has urged civil servants to return to the office, the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that businesses in other sectors are planning to implement a long-term culture of hybrid working. According to statistics, the number of organisations using or intending to include homeworking as part of their permanent business model increased from 16% in autumn 2020 to 23% in April 2022. However, only 5% of construction firms they would practice homeworking, citing logistical complications. Meanwhile, more than half (54%) of businesses in the information and communication sector said they were planning to utilise hybrid working moving forward. Although the data suggests that only a small percentage of construction businesses will practice some form of homeworking, those employers that do still have a duty of care towards employees, regardless of their work environment. Tina Chander, Head of the Employment Law team at Wright Hassall, commented: “Despite the removal of all Covid-related restrictions, these latest statistics show there are still a number of businesses eager to continue a culture of hybrid working.

SDL AUCTIONS are offering for sale BY AUCTION a potential residential development site (subject to planning) at 441, 443, 445 and 447 Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 2TG Guide Price £1,800,000+ plus fees

“Whilst hybrid working may not be feasible in some businesses and sectors, employers still have an obligation to ensure the health and safety of their workforce is protected. “This includes the creation of a comprehensive hybrid working policy that contains the necessary health and safety risk assessments, allowing employers to spot potential issues early on, so that adjustments can be made before they escalate into serious safety concerns. “Ultimately, the emergence and widespread popularity of hybrid working is designed, in part, to improve the lives of employees, so it is vital that their health and safety is also looked after.”

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BERRYS are offering for sale a potential residential development site, subject to planning. The 0.68 acre site - at 21c-21d, Orchard Road, Finedon, Wellingborough, NN9 5JG - has been historically used as two commercial lets but lends itself to residential development or other commercial uses, subject to planning. Guide Price of £600,000.

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The Minor Works modules assist users who wish to supplement their knowledge on a particular aspect of the contract, or in combination the modules provide an introductory overview to those encountering the JCT Minor Works Building Contract for the first time. The Sub-Contracts course is unique to the JCT Training Video Modules series and is the only place to access expert JCT training on the range of JCT Sub-Contracts. The Sub-Contracts course contains modules on versions, design, time, loss and expense, variations, payment and more. JCT Training Video Modules are designed to provide a short introduction to the key elements of JCT Contracts. The individual videos cover a particular aspect of the contract, full of useful information as a quick-reference guide and to refer to at a time convenient to the user. Modules can also be purchased in a bundle package as a complete series - the videos combined provide an introductory overview to the whole contract, useful for providing a grounding for those new to the contract or for those wishing to brush up on their knowledge without committing to a full JCT Training Course. Users can log into their JCT account and access their purchased videos from their account page at any time. The Minor Works and SubContract courses join the other available video modules, including ‘Introduction to JCT Standard Building Contract 2016’, ‘Introduction to JCT Design and Build Contract 2016’, and ‘JCT Contracts 2016: The Legal Perspective’. JCT Training Video Modules form part of a wider package of training resources for construction professionals, including webinars and face-to-face courses. More information about all JCT Training options is available at www.jctltd.co.uk/jct-training.

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Rare conversion opportunity in sought-after village

HOWKINS & HARRISON are bringing to the market a rare and valuable opportunity to create a development of new homes in the highly sought-after location of Sutton Cheney, 2 miles from the popular small town of Market Bosworth. Sutton Cheney is one of the highest value villages in West Leicestershire and developers will be able to create a premium residential product at the site. The proposed site layout plans for the Royal Arms Hotel site see a development of two bungalows, two flats and five houses ranging from two to four bedrooms. The planning proposals also include the retention of two rooms of the main building as a community pub, and the provision of a community facility and play area. The client has been working with Marrons planning team in Leicester and a decision on the application is expected within the next few weeks. The site is being marketed in advance of a formal decision, with a view to completion following the planning consent. For details please contact James Collier on 01827 721380 or athrural@ howkinsandharrison.co.uk

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