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Economic recovery needs local builders, says FMB THE GOVERNMENT must back local builders by bringing forward policies that support their recovery, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
This is in response to ONS data, published in mid-May, showing that construction output dropped by 5.9% in March 2020, driven by a 5.1% decrease in repair and maintenance – the key sector in which local builders operate. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “Construction makes a significant contribution to our economy, so when output falls so does the the economy. The Government’s green light for for construction sites to re-open safely in England is very positive but it’s going to be a hard slog to get activity back to where it was.” Berry concluded: “To reverse the decline in output a clear plan for recovery is needed that specifically supports local builders. Small to medium-sized (SME) construction firms operate across the country, and create local training and employment opportunities. They are central to achieving the Government’s levelling-up agenda, and can help stimulate local growth in the long-term. This should be delivered through a national retrofit programme that sets out a plan for upgrading our existing homes. This should be underpinned by a temporary cut in VAT to stimulate demand for these works.”
BARRATT RE-STARTS ON CONSTRUCTION SITES IN LEICESTERSHIRE BARRATT DEVELOPMENTS, parent company of Barratt and David Wilson Homes, has started a phased re-opening of its construction sites in Leicestershire. Initially six sites across the region will be reopened, with work being prioritised on already sold plots at advanced stages of construction. A typical street scene at Wigston Meadows Barratt Homes North Midlands will be commencing work at Wigston Meadows in Wigston, New Lubbesthorpe and City Heights in Leicester, whilst David Wilson Homes East Midlands will also re-start work at Wigston Meadows, in addition to Fleckney Fields in Fleckney and its development in Kibworth. In line with the lockdown retail regulations, the company is not reopening its sales centres or show homes yet, but will continue to look after its customers remotely. Anyone looking to buy a new home at their developments can still do so by getting in touch with Barratt and David Wilson Homes. A detailed set of working practices and protocols has been developed by Barratt and David Wilson Homes so that its construction sites can operate safely and in line with the latest guidance from Government, Public Health Authorities and the Construction Leadership Council. This includes changes to signage, site welfare facilities and compounds, site access and walkways. These measures have already successfully been implemented on one of its sites as a pilot. A nominated Social Distancing Marshal will also be present on all sites to ensure compliance and the company will provide induction, training and support for its employees and sub-contractors. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 ...>
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BARRATT From page 1 ... John Reddington, Managing Director at David Wilson Homes East Midlands, said: “Our first priority is the health and safety of our employees, sub-contractors and customers. We have created a detailed set of working practices and protocols for employees and sub-contractors to ensure that we can reopen our construction sites safely, in a phased and measured way, which minimises risk. In line with our commitment to put our customers first, we will be prioritising the completion of those homes that our customers have already exchanged or reserved. “I would also like to thank our employees who have been fantastic during this challenging time, both those who have worked hard to get us ready to restart and our employees who are not currently working.” Chris Southgate, Managing Director at Barratt Homes North Midlands, said: “As a business committed to doing the right thing we have been supporting the NHS and our communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have donated PPE to local NHS services and defibrillators to St John’s Ambulance from our sites across the region and are working with charities and organisations to help local communities. “We are also encouraging staff to volunteer and use their time to do whatever they can to help people during this difficult period.”
Fenwick revamp gets the go ahead A MAJOR redevelopment of Leicester’s historic former Fenwick building has been given its final goahead, with the complete £17million investment package now in place. The iconic 19th century four-storey building on the corner of Market Street was bought in 2017 by developer Aimrok Holdings. Its ambitious plans for the building will see it converted into a 121-bedroom aparthotel, including a lobby bar, restaurant and gym. The development will also feature four new ground-floor and basement commercial units totalling nearly 11,000sqft, along with almost 12,000sqft of flexible business workspace under a newly signed lease with Leicester City Council. Aimrok Holdings will use the building’s original name ‘The Gresham’ for the new development, in a nod to the architectural heritage of this local landmark. The development will be part-funded by the city council and the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP), with the majority of the £17million costs coming from a mixture of development finance and private investment. Leicester City Council is investing £450,000 to fund the fit-out and set-up costs for the new flexible workspace with capital set aside for the Leicester Economic Action Plan. The LLEP has agreed an investment loan of up to £4million from the Growing Places Fund, a Government-funded scheme that supports key infrastructure projects designed to unlock wider economic growth and create jobs. Preliminary construction work is already underway at the former Fenwick building. The redevelopment is expected to take around 18 months to complete and it is hoped The Gresham will be opened and welcoming its first occupiers by late 2021. All work is being carried out in accordance with current Government advice to the construction industry, and the site is being operated under the strict guidelines and procedures published by the Construction Leadership Council and Public Health England.
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STRUTT & PARKER are inviting offers in excess of £600,000 for a development site at Elms Farm, Glen Road, Newton Harcourt, Leicestershire LE8 9FG. The 0.36 hectare site comprises two agricultural buildings subject to permitted development consent for conversion into 4 dwellings. For more information, contact Strutt & Parker on 01780 484040 or email: stamford@struttandparker.com
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Burbage mixed used scheme Plans for new warehouse at recommended Rothley’s Rowena Park submitted for approval PLANS FOR a new warehouse unit at Rowena Park in PLANS FOR a mixed use development on land off Sketchley Lane, Burbage have been recommended for approval by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council. The scheme, from Barwood Development Securities Ltd, comprises of up to 140 dwellings and the extension of Sketchley Meadows Business Park to provide up to 322,920 sqft of commercial space, which would create 524 jobs. The proposal includes areas of accessible natural green space and a Local Equipped Area of Play. The 15.2 hectare application site currently consists of a number of irregular agricultural fields.
Rothley, Leicestershire, have been submitted to Charnwood Borough Council.
APAC Group Ltd, the importer and distributor of floristry, wedding, party and horticultural products, are behind the 90,000 sq ft warehouse. 72 car parking spaces would be provided alongside 21 HGV spaces and 22 cycle spaces. Founded in the 1970s, APAC Group is based in Leicester and has offices in China. Its products are represented by retailers such as Tesco, ASDA, Morrisons, Wilkinsons, Aldi, Marks and Spencer, Hobbycraft and The Range. A document submitted to council by Stephen George + Partners LLP on behalf of the applicant says: “The proposed development has been carefully assessed and designed having regard to the constraints and opportunities of the site, as well as the ‘brief ’ of the occupying business: APAC Retail. “A full account of the planning background has been undertaken, and the proposed development is consistent with the previously approved and now constructed schemes within the site. “The development therefore provides a high quality designed scheme, which will enable an important economic investment to be delivered on the Rowena Park site.”
SHOULER & SON are offering for sale a village centre farmyard residential development opportunity with outline planning permission for redevelopment. The property – at Ab Kettleby, Melton Mowbray, Leics. has consent for 8 units in total, comprising 5 new builds, 2 conversions of former farm buildings and one existing single storey dwelling. The Guide Price is £900,000£1,000,000. For details, contact Shouler & Son on 01664 410166 or email: sales@ shoulers.co.uk
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Nuneaton land sale proof that market is moving again Leicester City Mr Chaganial Daudia (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects Ltd, Regent House, 7 Upper King Street, Leicster LE1 6XB) – Demolition and conversion of existing factory and erection of three residential blocks of 14 units and an office/store – at 62 Brandon Street, Leicester LE4 6AW. Shilton Holdings Group Ltd (c/o Agent: Kevin Walters, Walters Architects, 141 London Road, Leicester LE2 1EF) – Internal alterations and reconfiguration of internal spaces, associated strip out and demolition works to convert existing buildings into 14 bespoke apartments – at Clock Chambers, 6a Hotel Street, 4, 6 & 8 Market Place, Leicester LE1 5AW. Albion Hill Developments (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects Ltd, Regent House, 7 Upper King Street, Leicester LE1 6XB) – Change of use of the fourth and fifth floors from office space to 4 five bedroom cluster flats for students – at 22-24 Halford Street, Leicester LE1 1JB. Propvestment Developments Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr Kurosh Morad, KMC Consultancy, 60 St Annes Drive, Leicester LE2 8HT) – Proposed third floor extension to form 4 self-contained flats – at 26-28 Princess Road West, Leicester LE1 6TP. MS Property (c/o Agent: Stephen Wells, 15a Church Lane, Leicester LE2 3WG) – Change of use from H.M.O. to 5 self-contained flats, demolition of single storey garage and construction of three-storey extension, plus single storey rear extension and single storey selfcontained flat in rear garden – at 37 Highfield Street, Leicester LE2 1AD. Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Lance Wiggins, 10 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Outline application for 15 dwellings – at land to rear of 31-35 Sturdee Road, Leicester. Mr M Materia (c/o Agent: Stephen Connell, GC Planning Partnership Ltd, Bedford I-Lab, Stannard Way, Priory Business Park, Bedford MK44 3RZ) – Change of use of buildings and land from Use Class B8 (Storage or Distribution) to a Builder’s merchants – at 33-39 Gwendolen Road, Leicester LE5 5FL.
THE SALE of land at Callendar Farm, Nuneaton, paving the way for 850 new homes, a local centre and land for provision of a primary school, has been welcomed as a sign that the housing market is moving. The sale of the site was completed on Friday, 24th April 2020 to Taylor Wimpey (West Midlands) and Jelson Homes, where national consultants Pegasus Group secured planning permission for 1,000 dwellings. The client was also advised by Fisher German and Gateley Legal. Tony Bateman, Managing Director of Pegasus Group who provided a range of services on the scheme as well as submitting the application and promotion of the site, said it was a good day for the industry. “Despite the ongoing difficulties faced by our industry during the Covid-19 crisis, the sale of this pivotal site last week highlights that the housing market is still active, which is extremely positive. “Housebuilders are still buying land, planning committees are still granting permission, and this scheme is set to not only bring much-needed new homes to the area, but create new jobs helping to stimulate the economy.” Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council granted planning permission for 150 new homes in 2016 as part of Phase 1, and for Phase 2 in February 2020 which entailed the provision of 850 properties, taking the total of development on land at and adjoining Callendar Farm up to 1,000 homes on the northern side of Nuneaton. A key element of the design of the proposals has been the landscape led approach adopted by Pegasus Group which includes the provision of significant green infrastructure within the development itself
which will provide a children’s play area, trim trails and public open spaces for recreational uses such as walking, running and cycling. The proposals include a new vehicular access to the A5, access via Phase 1 off The Long Shoot as well as a highway link to the adjoining land to the west which forms part of the wider Strategic Housing Allocation. The site will deliver 850 new homes of which 30% will be affordable, as well as 1.2 ha of land reserved for a two-form entry primary school and a local centre. The proposals for Phase 1 and Phase 2 development at Callendar Farm have been progressed by Pegasus Group through the Local Plan Review to the Local Plan Examination and Adoption in June 2019 when the site was allocated for development. The planning application was advanced ahead of the Nuneaton and Bedworth Local Plan having been adopted. The Pegasus Group team who
worked on the scheme included: • Planning including Public Consultation – Chris May (Executive Director) and Michelle Simpson-Gallego (Associate), Birmingham, office • Design (Urban Design) – Mike Carr (Executive Director), Cirencester office • Environment • Landscape design – Jeremy Peachey (Executive Director), Birmingham office • Environmental Statement – Sarah Dauncey, Birmingham office • Heritage – Gail Stoten (Senior Director), Cirencester office • Economics – Richard Cook (Director), Manchester office Pegasus Group is a national consultancy with 14 offices across UK and Ireland offering extensive experience across all sectors of the development industry including planning, design, environment, economics and heritage.
Development opportunity in Loughborough ALEXANDERS Estate Agents are offering for sale a 0.2 acre plot with planning consent (ref: P/19/2505/2) for a detached 4/5 bedroom home. The plot – at Nanpantan Road, Loughborough, Leics. - has a guide price of £350,000. For more information, contact Alexanders on 01509 861222 or email: lbrsales@alexanders-estates.com
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Lockdown leading to lasting business change, new figures suggest Grovemay Management Ltd (c/o Agent: Philip Rowland, Landmark Planning Ltd, 10 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Change of use from 3 flats to 5 studio flats with ancillary lounge – at 8 Quainton Road, Leicester LE2 7AT. Ashley House plc (c/o Agent: Simon Case, Condy & Lofthouse Ltd, 17 Connect Business Village, 24 Derby Road, Liverpool L5 9PR) – Two and three storey building containing 82 extra care flats with communal facilities and cafe – at site of Queensmead Junior School, Hamelin Road, Leicester LE3 1JY. Mr Sia Tabibi (c/o Agent: Malcolm DCrus, 3 Cecil Avenue, Enfield, EN1 1PT) – Development for 4 light industrial factory units on cleared vacant land – at the rear of F1 Manufacturing Ltd, 350 Melton Road, Leicester LE4 7SL. Mr Priyesh Patel (c/o Agent: DT Designs Ltd, 74a Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) – Erection of 2 dwellings with associated landscaping, fencing and parking – at land at the rear of 20 Abbots Road South, Leicester LE5 1DA. Mr Adam (c/o Agent: Mr Yasin Ahmed, YA Architectural Services, Unity House, Fletcher Street, Great Lever, Bolton BL3 6NE) – Part demolition of existing light industrial units and erection of three storey building comprising 3 self-contained flats – at 52A Oakley Road, leicester LE5 3NH. Muzaffar Iqbal (c/o Agent: Master Plan Design Ltd, 23 Vulcan House, Vulcan Road, Leicester LE5 3EF) – Change of use from part retail A1 to 2 flats plus construction of dormer to rear – at 1 Osmaston Road, Leicester LE5 5JF.
The COVID-19 lockdown is causing lasting changes to the way UK companies operate, new figures from the Institute of Directors suggest. In a survey of hundreds of business leaders, four out of ten said their organisation had made adjustments that they intend to keep in place after lockdown. Increased working from home and a greater focus on digital services were common actions directors expected to continue in the long term. Businesses have been innovating in response to the lockdown, with almost one in six of those polled reporting that they had launched a new product or service due to the circumstances. The majority of these were related to the country’s medical response, from producing hand gel to procuring PPE. Meanwhile, with digital skills being put under pressure like never before, more than a third of those surveyed were likely to use the next three months to pursue online training for their staff. Edwin Morgan, Director of Policy at the Institute of Directors, said: “The coronavirus crisis is throwing up colossal challenges for business, but directors are nothing if not adaptable. Lockdown means few businesses can operate as they used to and, as a result, many companies are finding a way to innovate through the obstacles. The solutions they create might just end up becoming the new normal. “Some changes, such as distancing on production lines or providing PPE to staff are virus-related necessities, but others, in particular making services digital and more flexible working, bring benefits of their own. With it looking likely that restrictions will continue in some form for months, more and more directors will fundamentally change their business models. “The country’s digital and management skills are under the spotlight, and despite everything, there is still appetite among businesses to help their people continue developing. The government has a role to play here. The Department for Education has moved quickly with its new Skills Toolkit, but there are other steps that should be considered like helping firms use untapped Apprenticeship Levy funds on shorter-form digital courses.”
New construction output figures show largest monthly fall on record: INDUSTRY COMMENT COMMENTING on new figures published by the ONS which show construction output fell by 5.9% in March 2020 – the largest monthly fall on record since monthly records began – Clive Docwra, Managing Director of leading construction consulting and design agency McBains, said: “These figures confirm the construction industry is facing its most challenging period since the 2008 financial crisis. “The industry was more affected by the lockdown than most as the majority of work cannot be undertaken from home, meaning the pandemic has contributed to new work decreasing by 6.2%, including private housing falling by 6.4% and private commercial work plunging by 7.1%. “What’s more, the worst is yet to come with the impact of coronavirus yet to be fully seen. “While the Prime Minister has identified the industry as one that can now return, construction work cannot just simply pick up again because many supply chains – not only in the UK but also in the Far East – are still static as a result of the pandemic. “The industry is also facing short-term labour shortages because many foreign construction workers that returned home as coronavirus took hold are reluctant to return given the impending Brexit. And there are challenges in firms operating while maintaining social distancing. “Many small businesses in the sector are facing continuing pressure on their finances from the current suspension of projects, so the coronavirus loan process needs to be streamlined andfaster decisions need to be made on loan approvals too.”
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LOCKDOWN STALLS CONSTRUCTION • • • •
Total construction starts were 37% down on a year ago, and 19% down against the preceding three months on a seasonally adjusted basis during the three months to April. Residential starts fell by 40% against a year ago and by 18% against the preceding three months. Non-Residential starts slipped back 21% against the preceding three months and by 34% against a year ago. Civil engineering project starts fell by 34% on a year ago, and by 10% on the preceding three months.
RHYS GADSBY, Glenigan’s Economic Analyst, commented on this month’s figures: “The number and value of new projects starting on site has fallen sharply since the lockdown came into force at the end of March and continued throughout April. “Residential starts declined the most during the three months to April against the previous year, with private residential starts taking the biggest hit. Private housing project starts fell 43% against the previous year, and by 29% compared with the preceding three months on a seasonally adjusted basis. Social housing starts dropped 32% against the previous year, however strongly improved on the previous three months on a seasonally adjusted basis, with a rise of 30%.” “Non-residential projects fell against the preceding three months on a seasonally adjusted basis and against a year ago, falling by 21% and 34% respectively. Industrial project starts contributed to this decline dropping by 42% on a year ago and by 31% on against the preceding three months on a seasonally adjusted basis. Retail starts also saw a dramatic decline, with starts down 42% on the previous year, and by 7% on the preceding three months (seasonally adjusted). All sectors saw declines against a year ago, with the exception of Community & Amenity, where the value of starts was unchanged on the preceding three months on a seasonally adjusted basis and was up 27% compared with a year ago.” “Civil engineering starts were down 10% on the preceding three months on a seasonally adjusted basis and were 34% lower than a year ago. This fall was led by a sharp drop in infrastructure starts, which were 52% down on a year ago and 34% lower than the preceding three months on a seasonally adjusted basis. In contrast the value of utilities starts was 47% up on the preceding three months on a seasonally adjusted basis and 13% higher than a year ago.” “Unsurprisingly, every region saw declines in starts on a year ago. The East of England, London and West Midlands saw sharp falls, with falls of 41%, 44% and 43% respectively. Wales saw the steepest decline, with the value of starts falling 54% during the three months to April on a year ago. Scotland fared the best during the three months to April, with starts falling by only 6% compared with a year ago.”
Mrs F Seedat (c/o Agent: Mr M Imtiaz, Architecture365 Ltd, 20 Lynmouth Road, Leicester LE5 1NA) – Change of use of house to 3 one bedroom flats – at 10 Thurlby Road, Leicester LE5 3PD. A & S Properties (c/o Agent: Lot133 Ltd, PO Box 7898, Meridian Business Park, Leicester LE19 1WU) – Change of use from Class C3 flats to Class C3 flats and sui generis hostel – at 90 Cavendish Road, Leicester LE2 7PH. Robins & Day Ltd (c/o Agent: Guy Dawson, Dixon Dawson Chartered Architects, 28 Kenwood Park Road, Sheffield S7 1NF) – Demolition of existing buildings and construction of two storey building and single storey buildings to provide car showroom and workshop, jet was and valet facilities, and external vehicle display areas and car parking – at Robins & Day Ltd, Abbey Lane, Leicester LE4 5QW. Mr Rupinder Singh (c/o Agent: Bernard Taruvinga, Kunstler Designs Architect, 31 Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1RE) – Change of use from house to 5 flats – at 32 Clifton Road, Leicester LE2 8AA. Mr Paresh Parmar (c/o Agent: Mr Alex Prowse, Astill Planning Consultants Ltd, 13 University Road, Leicester LE1 7RA) – Fourth floor extension above 17 Glebe Street and at the rear of 64-66 London Road, along with the conversion of the roof space above 64-66 London Road to form 2 five-person houses in multiple occupation and one three-person house in multiple occupation – at 64-66 London Road & 17 Glebe Street, Leicester LE2 8QD.
UK construction output plummets with worse yet to come, says GlobalData FOLLOWING the release of first quarter GDP data that showed construction output in the UK contracted by 2.7% in the first quarter of 2020, compared with the fourth quarter of 2019, Moustafa Ali, Economist at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, said: “Construction output saw its biggest decline in March, contracting by 5.9%. The largest monthly fall recorded since the monthly data series began in January 2010, despite the lockdown measures imposed by the government only affecting seven working days in the month of March. It is likely that the second quarter will see further sharp falls in output, with the worst of the pandemic’s impact yet to be seen. “GlobalData forecasts construction output to contract by 5.8% in 2020; the forecast assumes that the virus outbreak will be contained by the end of the second quarter, allowing the output in the industry to rebound in the second half of the year. “Having suffered major disruption since late March, several major contractors and housebuilders, including Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon, have announced plans to resume operations this month and the government has encouraged construction works to resume. This is a contributing factor of the industry rebounding in the second half of the year. However, downside risks remain including the depressed state of the UK economy and also the potential for a second outbreak of the virus later in the year resulting in the re-imposition of lockdown measures.”
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Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Mr George Denny (c/o Agent: Brian Mullin, Marrons Planning, 2 Colton Square, Leicester LE1 1QH) – Erection of up to 15 dwellings (Resubmission) – at land to the east of Sutton Lane, Cadeby, Leics. Wood farm Holdings (c/o Agent: Robert Gilmore, Oxalis, 7 Wheatcroft Business Park, Landmere Lane, Edwalton, Nottingham NG12 4DG) – Hybrid application comprising Outline Permission for erection of buildings for storage and distribution, general industry and associated infrastructure and Full Planning Permission for demolition of existing farmstead and relocation, including the erection of 2 replacement farm manager’s dwellings and associated agricultural buildings and structures – at Wood Farm, Stanton Lane, Ellistown, Coalville, Leics. LE67 1FF. Mr Annes Fatehmahomed (c/o Agent: Mr Shafiek Masram, 11and12, The Hollybush Restaurant, Upper Bond Street, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1RH) Partial change of use from offices to form 2 additional two bedroom apartments – at 69 Castle Street, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1DA. Mr James Ogle (c/o Agent: Elizabeth Burns, West Hart partnership, 5 Aldergate, Tamworth B79 7DJ) – Erection of medical centre (doctor’s surgery, dental surgery and pharmacy) with associated car parking and landscaping – at land west of 1 Desford Lane, Ratby, Leicester. Ms Johnson (c/o Agent: David Ives, AMLI Design, Waterview House, 160 Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicester LE4 4DF) – Conversion into 2 dwellings including first floor side extension (Resubmission of 19/01073/FUL) – at rear of 62 Castle Street, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1DD. Mr Robert Andrew Davenport (c/o Agent: Ellie Jones, 58 Spon Lane, Grendon, Near Astherstone, Warks. CV9 2PD) – Conversion of buildings to provide 2 dwelling houses and an ancilary annex – at Hall Farm, 10 The Green, Orton on the Hill, Atherstone, Warks. CV9 2PD.
Work begins on major building scheme near Leicester Tigers ground ONE lane of a busy Leicester road is due to close temporarily to enable work on major scheme to create a new hotel and multi-storey car park on land near the Leicester Tigers’ stadium. The rugby club is transforming the 1.7-acre former Granby Halls site into a five-storey, 191-room new hotel complex, while at the rear of the stadium a new 800-space multi-story car park is being built. Leicester City Council will be involved in traffic management during the construction phase, ensuring traffic on Welford Road and Aylestone Road – both key arterial routes into and out of the city – continues to flow. The scheme should take around two years to complete, and will also include new cycleways and footpaths linked to the city council’s Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) projects to improve connectivity between key sites around the city. The new car park will be for use both by visitors to the rugby club and staff and visitors to the neighbouring Leicester Royal Infirmary. It will replace the NCP parking which until recently has been available on the land at the former Granby Halls site on the corner of Aylestone Road and Welford Road. Director of City Highways at Leicester City Council, Martin Fletcher, said: “This is a major project being carried out by the Leicester Tigers, which will transform this site. “As the local authority we are responsible for the traffic management around the site during the construction phase, to make sure it causes as little disruption to the surrounding areas as possible. We’ve been working with contractors involved to ensure that there’s as little impact as possible on the road system. “When completed, the scheme will also include new footpaths and cycleways, connecting the hotel to the city and making sure it is easily accessible for all forms of transport.”
LJCC Craftsmanship Awards 2020 COVID Update DUE TO THE CURRENT concern about the COVID Pandemic the Leicestershire Joint Consultative Committee have agreed to postpone the Craftsmanship Awards for this year and will adjust the time constraints for next year to allow for projects that would have been eligible for 2020 to be reviewed in 2021.
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JCT DIGITAL ASSISTS CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS JCT has been adopting a ‘digital first’ approach in the provision of its contract products and services, in an effort to increase the efficiency and flexibility for those working with construction contracts during the lockdown period. As the lockdown eases, its digital services are aimed to assist construction professionals in their return to work. JCT Digital encompasses a range of online services, including JCT On Demand and JCT Construct. • JCT On Demand is the digital equivalent of the JCT hardcopy contract. Users are able to purchase any JCT 2016 document via the JCT Online Store (www.jctltd.co.uk) and can access the document instantly via their account. JCT On Demand enables users to fill in their contract using an intuitive Q&A process to make sure their contract is completed comprehensively. Currently JCT On Demand is the default option (where available) for products purchased via the JCT Online Store, although customers can still order hardcopy contracts for delivery if they prefer by selecting the appropriate option on the product page. • JCT Construct is a subscription service with advanced editing features, enabling users to add their own bespoke clauses, amendments, or other text. The document updates in line with user-added content and elements such as clause numbers and table of contents are updated automatically. The system supports guest sharing for collaborative working, so all those involved in the drafting can share drafts, make edits and view changes. A range of subscription options support single and multi-users and, as with JCT On Demand, the full range of JCT 2016 documents is available. Both digital services enable the printing of drafts and the creation of final documents. Full transparency is ensured across JCT’s digital services as the ability to generate comparison documents show the changes between drafts and the full changes against the published JCT text. JCT chief executive, Neil Gower, said: “It is vital that as lockdown measures start to ease and construction activity resumes professionals within the industry have a broad range of options so that work can continue as effectively as possible. “JCT is playing its part with JCT Digital – providing services and products that enable remote and flexible working, foster safe collaboration, and assist professionals as they begin to return to work.” More information can be found at www.jctltd.co.uk/jct-digital.
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Gladman Developments Ltd (c/o: Gladman House, Alexandria Way, Congleton Business Park, Congleton CW12 1LB) – Residential development for up to 90 dwellings with public open space, landscaping, sustainable drainage sytem and access – at land south of Market Bosworth Cemetery, Shenton Lane, Market Bosworth, Leics. Mr David Miles (c/o Agent: Philip Rowland, Landmark Planning Ltd, 10 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Change of use of public house to 5 self-contained flats – at The Reservoir Inn, 286 Main Street, Thornton, Coalville, Leics. LE67 1AJ.
Melton Borough The Governors (c/o Agent: Mr Wolverson, YMD Boon Ltd, 6B Anson House, Compass Point, Market harborough, leics. LE16 9HW) – Erection of new building to form school hall, group room and ancillary spaces – at Waltham on the Wolds Church of England School, Melton Road, Waltham on the Wolds, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 4AJ. Revd. Kevin Ashby (c/o Agent: Peter Rogan & Associates Ltd, 46 St Mary’s Gate, The Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1QA) – Demolition of the redundant boiler house and the construction of a new building to act as the church Choir Vestry, practice space, and provide space for learning, study and meetings – at St Mary’s Church, Church Street, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PN. Mr & Mrs Wayne and Karen Hammond (c/o Agent: Nick Bacon Architecture, Darker Nook Farm, Colston Lane, Harby, Leics. LE14 4BE) – Partial demolition of Red Lion Inn and conversion to a single dwelling with erection of 7 dwellings to the rear – at Red Lion Inn, 2 Red Lion Street, Stathern, Leics. LE14 4HS. Joy (c/o Agent: Mr C Wilkinson, Planit-X Town & Country Planning Services, 21 New Road, Burton Lazars, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 2UU) – Demolition of workshops and erection of 2 dwellings – at Builder’s Yard, Main Street, Grimston, Leics. Roseland Estates Ltd (c/o Agent: Mike Sibthorp Planning, Logan House, Lime Grove, Grantham NG31 9JD) – Change of use from office building to residential – at Roseland Group Ltd, The Control Tower, Normanton Airfield, Main Street, Normanton.
Survey-record in construction UK CONSTRUCTIONdecline PMI® work amiddecline siteinclosures due tosite Survey-record construction work amid closures due to COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic KEYKEY FINDINGS FINDINGS • Around 86% of the survey panel Around 86% of the survey panel report a drop in activity report a drop in activity since since March March Rapid fallsfalls in all main of construction • Rapid in areas all main areasactivity of construction activity New orders slump as clients freeze spending plans • New orders slump as clients freeze spending plans April 2020 data were collected 7-29 April 2020.
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reopening of sites in times the coming New business volumes at lengthening Thefell latest of average lead for the AprilDATA data indicated by far decline in UK APRIL indicated by the fastest products and was by construction output since beganpace 23 years weeks, subject to materials strict reviews of in April, delivery with theof construction far the fastest decline in the surveya rapid far the steepest since the measures. survey began in April 1997. ago. The vast majority of survey respondents (86%) safety downturn by far the steepest UK construction output Around three-quarters of the survey panel reported reported a reduction in business activity since in March, more than two decades “However, the prospect of severe sincereflecting the survey begansite 23 closuresrecorded longer delivery times from suppliers April, chain with widespread ofand datashutdowns collection. Construction disruption acrossduring the supply years ago. The vast majority a lack for safety products also frequently across the supply chain in response tocompanies the public health commented on of theavailability will continue over the longerconstruction companies. emergency. of survey respondents suspension of contractreported awards by due term and widespread use of the (86%) a reduction New business fell at a rapid in April, with Thereported headline seasonally adjusted IHS UK toMarkit/CIPS business closures among clients, volumes government jobpace retention scheme the downturn by far steepest recorded in more Construction Total Activity Index fell from 39.3asinuncertainty March in business activity as well about the hasthe been needed to cushion the two decades impact of dataoncollection. Construction 8.2 in April, to signal a rapid downturn durationinofoverall stoppagesthan on site and sincetoMarch, reflecting employment. Looking companies commented on the suspension of contract construction output. Moreover, reading was feasibility of starting new projects. ahead, construction companies widespread site closures andthe latest awards due to business closures among clients, as well the lowest since data were first collected in April 1997. widely commented on worries Meanwhile, construction firms shutdowns across the supply as uncertainty about the duration of stoppages on site The previous record low was 27.8 in February 2009. about cash flow, rising operating reported that staffing had dropped chain in response to the and feasibility of starting new projects. All three main categories of construction work costs and severely reduced sharply in April, with employees public health emergency. Meanwhile, construction firms reported that staffing experienced a survey-record fall during April, with
productivity, as well as a slump often placed on furlough until Thedeclines headline in seasonally adjusted (7.3) and commercial had dropped sharply in April, for withnew employees often house building in demand construction work on site could recommence IHS Markit/CIPS Construction on furlough until work on site could recommence activity (7.7)UK exceeding that for civil engineering projects.” with social (14.6). distancingplaced measures. with social distancing measures. The latest survey also Total Lower Activityvolumes Index fell of from construction output were almost The latest survey also indicated Duncandecline Brock, Director indicated by far the steepest in Group sub-contractor exclusively to business closures in April, with 39.3 in March toattributed 8.2 in April, to by far the steepest decline in subat the Chartered Institute of usage in the survey history. commenting on complete signalsurvey a rapidrespondents downturn inoften overall contractor usage in the survey Procurement & Supply:“April’s stoppages of activity on site construction output. Moreover, thedue to the coronavirus Business expectations for delivered the year more aheadworrying dropped history. figures latestdisease reading2019 was(COVID-19) the lowestpandemic. since slightly since March and equalled the survey-record low news for fragile construction Business expectations for the data were in April a severe impact on seen in October 2008. Construction firms widely noted April first datacollected also highlighted businesses as the effects of the year ahead dropped slightly since concerns beyond simply reopening sites, including chains, with closures at builders 1997.construction The previoussupply record low was coronavirus to ripple March and equalled the surveycash flow difficulties across thecontinued supply chain, rising merchants and stoppages of manufacturing 27.8 in February 2009. across supply chains, devastating recordshortages. low seen in October 2008. costs and severely reduced productivity. production leading to widespread supply All three main categories of all productivity in its wake. Though Construction firms widely noted construction work experienced a a fall in output was not a complete concerns beyond simply reopening survey-record fall during April, with surprise, the scale and suddenness sites, including cash flow difficulties declines in house building (7.3) and of the drop has knocked the wind across the supply chain, rising costs commercial (7.7) exceeding © 2020 IHSactivity Markit out of building work in the UK. and severely reduced productivity. that for civil engineering (14.6). “More vulnerable than other Tim Moore, Economics Director Lower volumes of construction sectors that make up the UK at IHS Markit, which compiles output were almost exclusively economy, construction was unable the survey: “The rapid plunge in attributed to business closures in to continue in any significant UK construction output during April, with survey respondents capacity, as companies grappled April stands out even in a month often commenting on complete with furloughed staff and building of record low PMI data for the stoppages of activity on site due sites under complete shutdown. manufacturing and service to the coronavirus disease 2019 sectors. Widespread site closures “Only a few civil engineering (COVID-19) pandemic. and business shutdowns across and infrastructure projects were April data also highlighted a the supply chain meant that vast able to continue in April, but a severe impact on construction swathes of the construction sector tentative restart is expected in supply chains, with closures at halted all activity in response to the other areas such as house building builders merchants and stoppages COVID-19 pandemic. and commercial construction in of manufacturing production the short-term. As new plans from “Around 86% of survey leading to widespread supply policymakers are developed over respondents reported a fall in shortages. social distancing, building work business activity since March, while The latest lengthening of average may continue but not as we know it only 3% signalled an expansion. lead times for the delivery of as restrictions and new safety rules House building and commercial construction products and materials are likely to make progress more work were unsurprisingly the was by far the steepest since the difficult. hardest hit, but civil engineering survey began in April 1997. Around activity also fell at by far the fastest “For a sector still not fully three-quarters of the survey panel pace since the survey began in recovered from the skills shortages reported longer delivery times from April 1997. created by the financial crisis in suppliers during April, with a lack of 2008, the vacuum of output created “A drop in construction activity of availability for safety products also by the pandemic has knocked the historic proportions in April looks frequently reported by construction sector back another decade.” set to be followed by a gradual companies.
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Coronavirus could cost Leicester City Council over £40m THE LOCAL response to the Coronavirus pandemic could cost Leicester City Council over £40million, according to a new report to the council’s Overview Select Committee. The report details the council’s extraordinary costs related to the Coronavirus crisis, along with the amount it has spent supporting people who are experiencing hardship and its loss of income as a result of the lockdown. Leicester City Council is forecasting a financial hit of £35million to £40million this year, with just £21million of Government funding so far available to help meet additional costs and loss of income. City Mayor Peter Soulsby said: “From the beginning of these very challenging times, we have made it clear that our priority will be to protect the most vulnerable in our city and do whatever we can to keep essential services running without too much disruption. “I think we have achieved that, but at a quite extraordinary cost to the council. We do have assurances from the Government that it will meet extra costs arising from the actions it has asked to carry out. I am grateful for the support received, but so far this falls short of covering all of our expected additional costs and losses. “We will expect the Government to cover full costs we have incurred as a result of our local response to the Coronavirus pandemic.” One-off costs incurred by Leicester City Council include £1.2million provided to local social care providers to support them with cash needs. The council provided £100,000 to increase the provision of food both directly and through the charity FareShare to support community
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foodbanks in the city. Up to £100,000 was also earmarked to establish a new community mobilisation fund. This allows local councillors to award grants of up to £5,000 to support community groups that are helping vulnerable people in their wards. The city council is also spending an additional £1million per month on support for people in independent social care, and around £100,000 per month on additional care accommodation for people leaving hospital. An extra £100,000 per month is being spent on providing additional temporary accommodation to help ensure that no-one has to sleep rough in Leicester. The council’s emergency food hub is costing around £200,000 per month. The impact on local tax and additional demand for council tax support could cost up to £10million by the end of the year. Leicester City Council is also set to see a reduction estimated at £14.5million in this year’s income due to the lockdown. The temporary closure of De Montfort Hall and council-run leisure centres is resulting in a monthly loss of around £900,000. City centre car parks are free to use, on-street car parking is free, planning applications have slowed down and bus lane and parking enforcement has been temporarily suspended, with fines issued only for dangerous and obstructive parking. This is all resulting in a loss of income of about £700,000 per month. Loss of income from school meals amounts to about £300,000 per month.
The Government has so far made available emergency funding of £20.8million to Leicester City Council to help cover extraordinary costs relating to the Coronavirus crisis. In addition, it has provided hardship funding of £3.7million. The Government expects this to be used to pay £150 to every working age claimant of council tax support. The city council anticipates that its costs to administer this additional payment will be more than this. Alison Greenhill, Leicester City Council director of finance, said: “We are now beginning to get a clearer picture of the financial impact of our response to the Coronavirus crisis, although much depends on how we begin to emerge from lockdown and the economic recovery afterwards. “The final costs won’t be clear for some time yet, but we do know that – like many councils – we will be facing a tremendous challenge to fund our lost income and additional costs without more Government support.” The city council has received £44.5million of Government cash to meet the costs of new rate reliefs for retail, leisure and hospitality businesses and for nurseries. All reliefs have been awarded and are fully funded. It is also in the process of administering the Government’s business grant scheme, for which Leicester received £85million. So far, over 4,900 claims have been processed. This amounts to over 80% of eligible businesses and £57million of grant support awarded.
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Harborough District Clarity Property Alpha Ltd (c/o Agent: Lee Staniforth, Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Outline application for 3 custom and self-build plots (Revised scheme of 20/00015/FUL) – at land at West Lane, Billesdon, Leics. Mr & Mrs Sturgess (c/o Agent: MWS Design, 48A Northampton Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 9HE) – Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed change of use of 4 agricultural buildings to dwellinghouses – at St Annes Farm, Leicester Road, Billesdon, Leics. LE7 9FD. Xanadu Developments Ltd (c/o Agent: George Burton, GB A&E Ltd, Ryton Organic Gardens, Wolston Lane, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Rugby, Warks. CV8 3LG) – Demolition of existing building and erection of 2 dwellings (Revised scheme of 19/01029/FUL) – at Glenview, Lutterworth Road, Swinford, Leics. LE17 6AU. Bosworth Properties Ltd (c/o Agent: David Granger Design Ltd, The Old Cottage Hospital, Leicester Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1DB) – Conversion of existing agricultural buildings to 4 dwellings – at Walton Holt Farm, Bosworth Road, Walton, Leics. CIHL Big Bill Ltd (c/o Agent: Lee Staniforth, Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Outline application for up to 29 custom and self-build plots – at Mill House Farm, Uppingham Road, Billesdon, Leics. LE7 9FN. The Coaching Inn Group (c/o Agent: Malcolm Foulkes-Arnold, Corporate Architecture Ltd, Venari House, Trimbush Way, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7XY) – Erection of 3 dwellings – at land rear of 16 & 16A High Street, Market Harborough, Leics.
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BBC TV feature Springbourne boss on construction’s return to work WellValley Homes Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr Chris Woods, BRP Architects, 1 Millers Yard, Roman Way, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7PW) – Erection of 6 dwellings with associated access, car parking and landscaping – at land north of Ashley Road, Medbourne, Leics. Mr Webb (c/o Agent: Gemma Branson, Tenacity Planning Consultants, 35 Craven Street, Melton Mowbray, Leics.) Notification for prior approval for a proposed change of use of 2 agricultural buildings to 6 units in a flexible commercial use including retail and offices – at Rushfield House, Tilton Road, Billesdon, Leics. LE7 9FE. Shire Homes (c/o Agent: Lance Wiggins, Landmark Planning Ltd, 10 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Erection of 19 dwellings with associated car parking, landscaping and access – at land off High Street, Fleckney, Leics.
BBC TV have carried an interview with Springbourne Homes’ chief executive Lee Harris on the construction industry’s return to work after seven weeks in lockdown. Top BBC reporter Helen Astle filmed the Springbourne boss at the firm’s £20m Hornsey Rise site in Leicestershire and was keen to know what new challenges there were for building firms re-opening in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Harris insisted that the health and welfare of everyone on site was the main priority and revealed how he’d drawn up and implemented new health and safety measures for workers at the 10 acre site, near Market Bosworth, to protect against the threat of coronavirus. Springbourne Homes’ Chief Executive Lee Harris on Lee admitted the pandemic has meant the BBC Midlands Today discussing the challenges facing award-winning firm has had to develop a the construction industry as it returns to work after a whole new way of working, saying: “It is a new seven week lockdown. world, a new universe for us. “There’s a lot of government guidance that has created a framework for us to work to, but it is really about working with our teams on site and finding new methods of working to keep ourselves safe.” The Springbourne chief also explained that the company had decided on a phased return to work, initially with a scaled down team, in order to trial the new rules and measures before making the site fully operational again. He also revealed the difficulties of sourcing supplies and materials as the whole construction industry attempts to re-start operations. Lee said: “It has not been a straightforward start and we’ve not been able to get into full production. “We’re hearing stories that materials aren’t available and we know that plaster is almost impossible to get hold of and we’re running out of materials as we go, so it is difficult.”
Housebuilder with climate and community at its core launches sustainable initiatives MIDLANDS HOUSEBUILDER Mulberry Homes with two developments in Leicestershire (Great Bowden and Lutterworth), has officially launched The Mulberry Way, a range of cutting-edge initiatives, developed over the last 18 months, that reflect the developer’s commitment to sustainable, ethical and community-centred practices. The Mulberry Way brings together a number of forward-thinking features unique to Mulberry Homes, all of which demonstrate to the housebuilder’s customers, prospective purchasers and stakeholders that the environment and the communities in which the company builds are integral to its vision. These include electric car charging points in the visiting parking areas at each of Mulberry Homes’ developments across Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire; gardening clubs to encourage residents come together, learn new skills and enjoy the outdoors; automated smart parcel delivery boxes for those expecting deliveries whilst away from home; and landscaped green garden boundaries for selected homes, giving residents added privacy whilst offering a pleasant, leafy outlook. By each adding something positive to residents’ personal space or to the environment, Mulberry Homes is, by extension, contributing to these Ian Sadler, Managing Director of Mulberry Homes communities’ sense of wellbeing. Ian Sadler, Managing Director of Mulberry Homes, said: “The Mulberry Way highlights our core principles of selecting land, building homes and developing communities in places our customers really want to live in – and which, in turn, we hope to enhance for the benefit of everyone. “These values are driven from the very top of Mulberry Homes by our passionate main board and they don’t end at our communities: we’re keen to continue doing what we can to help protect the environment.” The Mulberry Way has arisen alongside Mulberry Homes’ 2020 vision, “Distinctly Local – Strengthening and Connecting Communities”. The initiative, is being rolled out across several of Mulberry’s developments across the midlands is seeing a selection of local organisations and charities chosen to receive practical and financial support in the form of collaborations or donations, including now during the Coronavirus pandemic. A calendar of activities can be viewed here: mulberryhomes.co.uk/news/our-events. Established in 2011 and based in Northamptonshire, Mulberry Homes is a medium housebuilder that provides quality properties across the wider midlands. It specialises in individual and small developments with their own looks and personalities and builds traditional homes with modern layouts. Developments are currently closed to safeguard staff and visitors however details can be found online https://mulberryhomes.co.uk/the-mulberry-way/.
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SUCCESS FOR LOCAL SURVEYORS INNES ENGLAND is celebrating the success of two of its young professionals who have qualified as members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) during lockdown.
North West Leicestershire Mill Hill Consortium (c/o Agent: Lee Padimore, Taylor Wimpey East Midlands, Unit 2, The Osiers Business Park, Laversall Way, Leicester LE19 1DX) - Non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 15/00512/OUTM to update description of development as follows: Development of 605 residential dwellings (C3), a 60 unit extra care centre (C2), a new primary school (D1), a new nursery school (D1), a new community hall (D1), new neighbourhood retail use (A1), new public open space and vehicular access from the A511 and Nottingham Road – at Money Hill Site, North of Nottingham Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. Platform Housing Group (c/o Agent: Mr Sam Kirkby, Halsall Lloyd Partnership, 53 Forest Road East, Nottingham NG1 4HW) – Erection of 7 dwellings – at land adjacent to 36 Smith Lane, Long Whatton, Leics.
Harriett Dexter and Andrew Smith, who are both graduates from the University of Reading and work in the firm’s Professional Services team, passed the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) in lockdown. The qualification requires a minimum of two years’ structured training, including practical experience and a written submission, leading to full membership of the RICS. The final assessment interview is usually face-to-face with a panel of assessors but, due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, the RICS decided to deliver all assessment interviews online until the end of July. Andrew Smith, who is a rating expert and is also a member of the Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation (IRRV) said: “I’m delighted and relieved to finally achieve chartered status. Andrew Smith “Once the Skype interview was underway, everything worked fine with no technical hiccups. It was a useful distraction to worry about the technology rather than the interview. I just had to get on with it when it started. Our in-house study sessions and mock interview helped to ensure I was fully prepared. I’m now looking forward to continuing my career with the firm as a qualified surveyor.” Harriett Dexter passed the APC at her first attempt. “I’m proud to have passed my APC first time,” she said. “The support and guidance from the team at Innes England has been invaluable and has helped me with this achievement. “Every month everyone involved in the scheme meets to discuss different topics and share ideas and I’ve gained experience in all aspects of work.” This is the latest success for Innes England’s RICS-accredited training programme, which runs across the firm’s three regional offices in Derby, Leicester and Nottingham. The firm currently has seven other trainees on its APC programme. Head of Professional Services Steve Holland said: “The APC is, quite rightly, a Harriett Dexter challenging assessment. The national first-time pass rate on the valuation pathway is about 50% so qualifying as a chartered surveyor is a fantastic achievement and marks an important career milestone. “We firmly believe in nurturing home-grown talent and we’re proud to support our graduates throughout the learning process. They gain a great deal of confidence and experience, which prepares them well for when they qualify.”
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HSSP reveals new look and showcases outstanding work
THE MULTI-AWARD-WINNING architecture company, HSSP Architects, has launched its new website and branding to better reflect its passion for creating beautiful buildings, places and spaces. HSSP Architects is based in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire and has a rich history which stretches back over 50 years. Led by three RIBA Chartered Architects, the company has evolved into an exceptionally creative practice, designing great places with fresh thinking that respect the environment and meet the client’s brief. The update of the branding and the website aligns with HSSP’s creative direction and showcases its outstanding residential, healthcare, commercial and historical specialist projects. Nick Cooper, HSSP Director, said: “We’re delighted with both our new branding and our website. We’ve created a new platform for our growing practice that confirms our ethos, our strong design principles and demonstrates our partnership approach to working with our clients. “As a diverse company working across the architectural landscape, it’s been hard to choose which of our many exceptional projects
to showcase in our portfolio. We believe our new website reflects the company, its people and its design passion.” The practice employs 19 including 6 RIBA Chartered Architects and has a strong support team. HSSP Architects offers its clients a full range of architectural services, managing specialist teams and contractors throughout, ensuring a high-quality service and outstanding level of detail. HSSP works nationwide and across specialisms, from residential home extensions and bespoke new builds, to residential housing developments, regeneration and heritage listed building projects, senior living and care home developments, education and community projects and larger commercial, industrial and retail developments. Nick went on to comment: “Despite everything this year has thrown at us, we believe we are on solid foundations for when the restrictions lift. Launching our
website and new brand is a sign of our belief in the industry at this unprecedented time.” Projects showcased includes: • Hazelwood School: The replacement of a series of redundant 1970’s timber frame modular buildings with a state-of-the-art learning facility at a leading Independent Preparatory School. • Wyndham Lodge: The sympathetic restoration and renovation of a Grade II former hunting lodge and Melton Mowbray War Memorial Hospital into luxury stunning apartments, as part of a wider bespoke residential development. • CMS Warehouse & HQ: The design of a new, high bay warehouse to maximise storage capacity, with an integrated new head office. • Strawberry Farm: A ground-breaking, boundary-
pushing, low-carbon family home built using reclaimed and reused materials. FOR SALE • Paradise Lane: A stunning transformation of a 1960’s detached house, into a stunning modern family home using natural materials, such as stone, oak and lead. The website can be found at www.hssparchitects.co.uk HSSP Architects prides itself on working with local experts and growth in the local GIA:supporting 3,655 sq ft / Site area: 0.31 acres economy. Theofbranding, website Current D1 Use as a Place Worship production and content was Off street parking available on site managed by Middleton Davies, Suitable for alternative uses, subject to planning a boutique PR and branding For enquiries and viewings please contact: agency that specialises in strategic communications and creative design (www.middletondavies. 0115 924 3243 innes-england.com com). The website was delivered by SALE Herdl, an award-winningFOR digital marketing agency (https://herdl. com/). Both businesses are based in Leicestershire. Former Ebenezer Methodist Church, Heanor Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 8DX
Former Church
Ross Whiting 07921 948501 rwhiting@innes-england.com
Location
Tenure
The subject property is located in Ilkeston, a town 8 miles east of Derby and 7 miles west of Nottingham linked by the A52 dual carriageway. The location provides excellent access on a national scale with Junction 25 and 26 of the M1 motorway situated within close proximity to the property.
The property is available freehold with vacant possession.
The property is located opposite Granby Junior School in a predominantly residential area of Ilkeston.
The property benefits from convenient public transport links including a bus stop located immediately outside the property leading to both Derby and Nottingham.
Business Rates
Business rates are not applicable to properties registered for religious worship or church halls, however it would be advised that all interested parties make their own enquiries of the Valuation Office Agency.
Price Offers invited for the freehold interest.
FOR SALE Former church for sale in Ilkeston
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INNES ENGLAND are offering for sale the former Ebenezer Methodist Church, Heanor Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 8DX.
VAT
VAT will not be applicable to the sale.
Description
A substantial single storey brick and slate building which has previously been used as a Place of Worship.
Legal Costs
Internally the property comprises an open plan hall which could seat c. 100‐150 people. The organ within the main hall has been removed however a number of original features such as the stained glass windows as well as the bell tower structure remain. Leading off the main hall is a separate prayer room which in turn leads to the kitchenette, ladies and men's WCs. Also leading off the main hall is an ancillary room also with wc facilities.
Viewings
Externally the property comprises of a mixture of hard and soft landscaped areas providing car parking for a number of vehicles secured via a gated entranceway.
Each party to bear their own legal costs incurred in the transaction.
Viewings are by appointment with sole agents Innes England.
Our Anti‐Money Laundering Policy In Accordance with Anti‐Money Laundering Regulations, two forms of ID and confirmation of the source of funding will be required from the successful purchaser. Date Produced: 18‐Mar‐2020
Accommodation Sq M Main Hall
249.7
Sq Ft 2,688
Pastors Office
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280
Secondary Hall
44.8
482
Kitchen & WC's
20.9
225
Total
339.5
3,655
Measurements are quoted on a Gross Internal Area basis in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice, 6th Edition.
Planning We understand the property benefits from a D1 (Non‐Residential Institutions) Use of the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 as amended. The property may lend itself to alternative uses however all interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries of the local authority.
The 3,655 sq.ft. property sits on a site of 0.31 acres, and has current FOR SALE D1 use as a place Former Ebenezer Methodist Church, Heanor Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 of worship. It may lend itself 8DX to alternative uses, subject to planning consent. Former Church Internally the property comprises 3,655 sq ft / Site area: 0.31 acres an open plan hallGIA: which could seat 100-150 people, together Current D1 Use as a Place of Worship with a separate prayer room, kitchenette, ladies men’s wcs, available on site Offand street parking and a further ancillary room with wc facilities. Suitable for alternative uses, subject to planning Offers are invited. For enquiries and viewings please contact: For more information, contact Ross Whiting Ross Whiting at Innes England 07921 948501 on 0115 924 3243 or email:rwhiting@innes-england.com rwhiting@innes-england.com Innes England for themselves and for vendors or lessors of the property whose agents they are, give notice that: (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessees and do not constitute part of, an offer or contract; (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (iii) no person in the employment of Innes England has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property; (iv) all rentals and prices are quoted exclusive of VAT. Any plans published are for convenience of identification. Any site boundaries shown are indicative only. © Crown copyright – License No. 100007643 NOT TO SCALE
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Innes England for themselves and for vendors or lessors of the property whose agents they are, give notice that: (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessees and do not constitute part of, an offer or contract; (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (iii) no person in the employment of Innes England has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property; (iv) all rentals and prices are quoted exclusive of VAT. Any plans published are for convenience of identification. Any site boundaries shown are indicative only. © Crown copyright – License No. 100007643 NOT TO SCALE
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NW Leicestershire District Council (c/o Agent: Mrs Catherine Squire, Halsall Lloyd Partnership, 53 Forest Road East, Nottingham NG1 4HW) – Erection of 2 dwellings – at land adjacent to 5 Cedar Grove, Moira, Derby.
Plan for 20 homes at former Nottinghamshire concrete plant
Westmoreland Properties Ltd (c/o Agent: Brian Mullen, Marrons Planning, 2 Colton Square, Leicester LE1 1QH) – Demolition of existing office block and erection of new office block – at Antalis (Packing) Ltd, 1 Tara Street, Coalville, Leics. LE67 1TW. Mrs Manpreet Kaur (c/o Agent: Mr Ravi Panesar, RP Design Ltd, 33 Launde Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 4HH) – Extension and alteration to existing building to provide 4 selfcontained flats – at First Floor, 30 High Street, Coalville, Leics. Mr S Stewart (c/o Agent: Mr Lee Alesbrook, Lifestyle Architectural Services, 19 Victoria Road, Coalville, Leics. LE67 3AG) – Residential development of up to 6 new dwellings – at Crusher Yard Site, Pipeyard Lane Works, Pipeyard Lane, Newbold Coleorton, Coalville, Leics. LE67 8PJ.
THE FORMER site of a concrete plant near Nottingham is set to have brand new homes built on the land after being sold to developers. Fisher German agreed the sale of the old CEMEX plant off Long Lane, in Attenborough, Long Eaton to developers Cameron Homes, who will build 20 high-quality homes on the land. Fisher German were involved in the deal from the start on behalf of CEMEX, a global building material company. The firm secured outline planning permission for the homes to be built on the brownfield site, and its rural team oversaw the management of the site to ensure the land was in good order. After a competitive tender process, the land was sold to Staffordshirebased Cameron Homes after they presented a highly attractive development plan.
Segro (EMG) Ltd (c/o Agent: Miss Elanor Wright, Oxalis Planning Ltd, Unit 7 Wheatcroft Business Park, Landmere Lane, Edwalton, Notts. NG12 4DG) – Construction of B8 warehouse together with ancillary buildings and associated access, parking, service and tard areas and landscaping – at Plot 12, East Midlands Gateway Development, Ashby Road, Castle Donington, Derby. Miss Sarah Allsop (c/o: Redrow House, Arundel Avenue, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2HJ) – Erection of 202 dwellings with associated highways infrastructure and public open space (Reserved Matters of 13/00956/OUTM) – at land south of Grange Road, Hugglescote, Leicestershire.
Oadby & Wigston Borough Mr M Iqbal (c/o Agent: Master Plan Design Ltd, 23 Vulcan House, Vulcan Road, Leicester LE5 3EF) – Change of use from storage to 2 one-bedroom flats plus external alterations – at 52 Blaby Road, Wigston, Leicester LE18 4SD.
Superb reSidential development Site private GroundS on the edGe oF hiStoric market town no aFFordable houSinG or S106 requirementS
planning for 34 dwellings in melton mowbray • 24 stylish new builds • 10 within the conversion of an historic Grade ii listed hunting lodge, frequented by Sir winston churchill approx. 4.1 acres in a gated setting 16/00929/Ful & 16/00926/out email: srickitt@venaticusltd.com tel: 07984 366 034
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Blaby District Mr Peter Hartley (c/o Agent: Simon Cretney, Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Erection of industrial building – at Unit W2, Blaby Industrial Park, Winchester Avenue, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4GZ.
Charnwood Borough Dr D & Mrs S Jawahar (c/o Agent: TMCS) – Erection of detached single storey dwelling to rear of nursing home to provide staff accommodation – at 3436 Station Road, Rearsby, Leicester LE7 4YY. Boyer Planning – Screening Opinion Request for 1,600 dwellings, new local centre, educational, health & recreational facilities – at land south west of Six Hills, Seagrave, Leics. Elmslodge Construction Ltd (c/o Agent: Aitchison Raffety) – Barn conversion and alteration to form offices with new access and associated parking provision; two storey extension and alteration to existing dwellinghouse, including construction of detached garage – at Barrow Barn Farm, 233 Nottingham Road, Barrow upon Soar, Leics. Mrs F Sear-Mayes (c/o Agent: Aitchison Raffety) – Erection of 5 dwellings following the demolition of existing buildings – at 45 Beveridge Street, Barrow upon Soar, Leics. LE12 8PL. Mr Neal Gohill (c/o Agent: WA Architecture) – Conversion of dwelling into 5 flats – at 160 Ashby Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3AG.
Rugby Borough Tydegate Properties (c/o Agent: Mr Sam Harper, Firstplan, Broadwall House, 21 Broadwall, London SE1 9PL) – Erection of 4 detached dwellings with associated car parking and landscaping – at land to the rear of Dunsmore Garage, Coventry Road, Thurlaston, Warks. CV23 9JR. K Geraghty (c/o Agent: Michael Ramus Architects, 76 Priory Road, Kenilworth, Warks. CV8 1LQ) – Erection of 2 houses with garages – at 6 Avondale Road, Brandon, Warks. CV8 3HS.
MSA reveals industry insights from hard hat survey A FORWARD-THINKING industry survey has revealed a lack of comfort as the main obstacle putting workers off wearing their safety helmets more regularly, and, somewhat worryingly, almost half of those surveyed said that they never or rarely wear a hard hat.
Run by MSA Safety in conjunction with Skill Builder (a resource for the building industry promoting knowledge, news, and expertise), the extensive survey explored what puts workers off wearing safety helmets and what people consider to be the most important features of hard hat design. The survey, which focused on the wearing of hard hats in general rather than any individual brand, received hundreds of responses from workers in the UK, including carpenters, builders, electricians, roofers, civil engineers, and tree surgeons – working on projects covering residential housing, infrastructure, heavy construction, and specialised industrial (amongst others). When asked what puts them off wearing a hard hat, 26% of respondents cited comfort as the main reason, while 18% went as far as to say that hard hats stopped them from doing their job properly. 10% said that hard hats made them feel too hot, and 6% said they felt hard hats generally didn’t fit properly. It’s no surprise, therefore, that the number of workers that don’t ever (19%) or rarely (27%) wear hard hats was high. Only 17% said that they wear hard hats most of the time; 10% said that they wear them often. Roger Bisby, well known and respected throughout the UK building and construction industry for his expertise and work on his Skill Builder channel, commented: “I’ve been in the building trade for a long time and heard these reasons for not wearing a hard hat – comfort, poor fit etc. – many, many times. Yes, all workers have a responsibility to look after themselves, but hard hat manufacturers also owe it to workers to provide a hard hat that they’ll be happy to wear for up to eight hours a day, five days a week. It’s heartening to see MSA not only manufacture more functional, comfortable hard hats, but encouraging others to follow suit.” Mackenzie Peters, MSA Safety’s Global Product Manager, HEFH, continued: “To a large extent, unfortunately, these figures aren’t surprising. It’s a sad fact that many workers are not wearing
essential hard hats because they’re uncomfortable, bulky and ill-fitting. All of which hinders a worker’s ability to do their job properly and contributes to them spending more time worrying about their hard hat than the job at hand, which is dangerous in its own right. “It’s our responsibility, as an industry, to buck this trend. Yes, of course, hard hats need to be safe, but the safest hard hat is one a worker will actually want to wear. That’s why comfort and a good fit should be integral to any quality hard hat.” Anecdotal feedback from respondents was insightful and broadly backed up the statistics outlined above. A selection of some of the feedback below: “People need a hat to be proud of ” “They could be made to be more fitting, more comfortable, lighter, better ventilated” “They could be more stylish!” “Better fitting so that they don’t fall off your head when bending over or looking up”
Mackenzie addressed this feedback: “Providing workers with helmets they can be proud of is so important. When management provides its workforce with high quality, comfortable hard hats with a low-profile, modern design it represents a certain level of investment into them and their wellbeing. Customising hard hats with company logos can also help to foster a sense of pride and togetherness. And crucially, the better the hard hat is and the prouder a worker is to wear it, the more likely they are to not only wear it in the first place, but to also take good care of it. “Heads come in all shapes and sizes,” concluded Mackenzie. “Workers need the ability to easily re-size hard hats to a secure fit that remains comfortable. Comfortable, well-fitted and well-ventilated (where compliant) safety helmets aren’t optional, they’re essential.” For more information, please visit gb.msasafety.com/head-protection
Purpose-built residential facility for sale in STAN BELL CENTRE Loughborough 74 WILLIAM ST / LOUGHBOROUGH / LE11 3BZ
INNES ENGLAND are offering for sale the Stan Bell Centre AN OPPORTUNITY TO SECURE A RESIDENTIAL/STUDENT at 74 William Street, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3BZ.
ACCOMMODATION ASSET IN A TOP TEN UNIVERSITY TOWN The property comprises a purpose-built residential facility comprising 62 beds. The building is two and three storeys, with four individual wings off a central amenity hub. For more information, contact Peter Doleman at Innes England on 0116 255 5455 or email: pdoleman@innes-england.com
• GIA approximately 28,351 sq.ft
• Purpose-built residential comprising 62 beds fell down. They demolished my local Domino’s Pizza today, and all the other shops infacility the street FOR • Adjacent to Loughborough College • 5 minutes walk to Loughborough University main campus
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LAND ADJACENT RYDAL MANOR, KIRBY LANE, MELTON MOWBRAY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITE WITH OUTLINE PLANNING CONSENT FOR EIGHT DWELLINGS -
Site circa 0.84 acres (0.34 hectares) Outline Planning Permission (MBC Ref: 19/00858/OUT) Executive development opportunity on the edge of town with excellent commuter links Further details available on request
For further information, please contact the Planning & Development Department on:Tel: 01858 439 090 Email: planning@andrewgranger.co.uk Established in 1989, East Midlands property experts Andrew Granger & Co. are a wide multi-disciplinary consultancy featuring residential sales and lettings, commercial, rural and professional services. Offering a high quality and affordable service, Andrew Granger & Co. have the expertise and experience to assist with Planning and Development queries across the Midlands and further afield. www.andrewgranger.co.uk
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Work begins on ambitious workspace development at Leicester’s Pioneer Park Mr Alex Hook (c/o: Manor Cottage, Bourton Lane, Draycote CV23 9RB) – Replacement of Manor Cottage with new dwelling, and two small detached dwellings – at Manor Cottage, Bourton Lane, Draycote CV23 9RB. Mr Hopkins (c/o Agent: Mrs Rebecca Walker, Chapman Design LLP, Lelleford House, Coventry Road, Long Lawford CV23 9DT) – Proposed 2 new build dwellings – at 250 Newbold Road, Rugby, Warks. CV21 1EG. Persimmon Homes (c/o: Miss Emily Berville Charlesworth, Persimmon Homes, Tameside Drive, Birmingham B35 7AG) – Erection of up to 225 units and extension of existing attenuation pond – at Coton Park East Phase 3, Rugby, Warks. Haroe Ltd (c/o Agent: Jayne Cashmore, Oakwood Planning Ltd, Oakwood House, Lavender Hall Lane, Berkswell, Coventry CV7 7BN) – Conversion of former public house and coach house into 2 dwellings – at Shoulder of Mutton Inn, Brookside, Stretton-on-Dunsmore, Warks. CV23 9LY. Roberson (c/o Agent: Mark Payne, Architectural Vistadesigns Ltd, 118 Paddock way, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0BZ) – Proposed conversion of Nos 40-42 to 5 flats, single storey extension and erection of 2 dwellings – at 42-44 Rosewood House, Rosewood Avenue, Rugby CV22 5PL.
Rushcliffe Borough D Prowse (c/o: David Wilson Homes East Midlands, Coalville, LE67 1GL) – Erection of 51 dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping – at land off Rempstone Road, East Leake, Notts.
WORK has begun on an ambitious next phase of development at Leicester’s Pioneer Park. Leicester City Council is working with local firm Brackley Property Developments Ltd to build further much-needed new commercial workspace as part of ongoing work to support the growth of technology and knowledge-based businesses in the city. The three-storey building will be built next to the popular managed workspace at Dock and offer office and light industrial workspace across three floors. The new building will provide 14 individual units – ranging in size from 800sqft to 1,800sqft – all providing grow-on space for Dockbased business that are ready to expand as well as new businesses looking to join Dock’s existing entrepreneurial community. The building itself will complement the look and feel of the original building, with similar materials used in its construction. Located right next door to Dock, businesses based in the new building will benefit from Dock’s full range of facilities including reception services, meeting and conference facilities, fast IT and access to networks and events. Given the site location within the city’s Enterprise Zone, businesses will also benefit from generous business rates benefits. Once complete, the new building will become part of the Dock campus and be managed by the City Council. City Mayor Peter Soulsby said: “This important new phase of development at Pioneer Park will
build on the success of Dock with a space for growing businesses to make their next step. “We want to help grow Pioneer Park as a hub for technology and knowledge-based industries, improving the city’s economic prosperity, supporting enterprise and creating jobs. The success of Dock gives us an excellent foundation on which to build. “These new managed workspaces are a vital part of that. They will provide much-needed grow-on space right next door to the thriving business community at Dock and close to the exciting Space Park Leicester development. “I am pleased that we are able to work with a local developer on this exciting scheme.” Stephen Pedrick-Moyle, managing director of Brackley Property Developments Ltd, said: “We are thrilled to have been selected by Leicester City Council to develop this exciting scheme which we hope will attract new businesses and allow existing businesses in the area to expand within this key regeneration scheme. “In line with current Government advice to the construction industry, our contractor Stepnell will be operating the site under the strict guidelines and procedures published by Construction Leadership Council and Public Health England.”
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Work on the £5million extension to Dock is expected to be complete by early 2021 – with the first tenants moving in by late spring. Leicester City Council will contribute £1million from the Leicester Economic Action Plan, with an additional £1.7million being met by prudential borrowing and land receipts. The Pioneer Park Dock extension is supported by a £2.614m allocation from the Local Growth Fund, a pot of government funding awarded to the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership Ltd. (LLEP) for projects that benefit the local area and economy. Pioneer Park is located within the Loughborough and Leicester Science and Innovation Enterprise Zone. Kevin Harris is Chair of the LLEP Board of Directors. He said: “Dock’s great success for our local economy has been in attracting high tech, low carbon and innovative businesses to this purpose-built workspace. I’m very pleased, therefore, that the site is being expanded with this new development. “It is very important that we continue to develop our offer to businesses in this way. By allocating Local Growth Fund money to projects like the one at Pioneer Park, we can ensure that we support businesses for years to come. They in turn will create jobs, increase prosperity, and make a valuable contribution to our local economy here in Leicester and Leicestershire.” Any businesses interested in discussing workspace availability should contact Luke Pulford at luke.pulford@leicester.gov.uk
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Mrs Sarah Haynes (c/o Agent: Peter Greenwood, Greenwood Architects Ltd, The Brambles, Main Street, Hickling, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 3AQ) – Demolition of a bungalow and erection of 5 two storey dwellings with access – at The Orchard, Long Lane, Hickling, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 3AG. Mr James Sheardown (c/o: Sheardown Farms Ltd, The Mill, Holly Farm, Thoroton, Notts. NG13 9DS) – Conversion of existing agricultural buildings to create 3 dwellinghouses – at The Moultings Poultry Farm, Abbey Lane, Aslockton, Notts. NG13 9AE. Mr Sinder Singh (c/o Agent: Richard Ling & Associates, 6 Arnold Lane, Gedling, Nottingham NG4 4BE) – Construction of 2 two storey dwellings (Resubmission) – at land south east of The White House, Old Melton Road, Normanton on the Wolds, Notts. Charles Holt (c/o Agent: Charles Holt Consultancy, Coleby Grange, heath Road, Coleby, Lincoln LN5 0AR) – Erection of new milking parlour building plus dairy stores/ plant room and an open collecting yard – at Home Farm, New Road, Colston Bassett, Notts. NG12 3FQ.
Corby Borough Sheet Anchor Evolve Ltd (c/o Agent: Jim Tarzey, Pegasus Group, 10 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4HH) – Demolition of existing building and determination on access and scale for development of 120 dwellings and flexible A1/ A2/B1a/D1/D2/Coffee Shop (A1/ A3) use with associated car and cycle parking, refuse storage and landscaping – at Co-operative Retail Services Ltd, Alexandra Road, Corby NN17 1PE.
Warsop social club site for sale: £200k FHP are offering for sale the former site of a social club at Longden Terrace, Warsop, Mansfield, Notts. NG20 0NQ. The club has been demolished and the 0.88 acre site is considered suitable, subject to planning, for a small scale residential development. Offers in the region of £200,000 are invited. For more information, contact Phil Daniels at FHP on 0115 908 2103 or email: phil@fhp.co.uk
CIL Regulation changes are a ‘welcome relief’ THE NATIONAL Federation of Builders (NFB) has welcomed the Government’s announcement that it will amend the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Regulations to give much needed relief to small and medium sized housebuilders. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has said it is changing the regulations to encourage local authorities, who are responsible for CIL levy collection, to defer defer payments, temporarily disapply late payment interest and to provide discretion to return interest already charged since the beginning of the lockdown period for SMEs with a turnover of less than £45m per year. Welcoming the changes, Chief Executive of the National Federation of Builders, Richard Beresford, said: “At the beginning of April we called on the Government to take six steps to help the sector, including suspending CIL collection, so the announcement that the levy will be deferred, late payments disapplied and interest returned will come as welcome relief to the housebuilders we represent. The industry continues to face a cash-flow crisis so this change will help businesses toResidential keep going”. development opportunity
Extension to planning permissions called for Location The property is located in the charming and popular South Leicestershire village of Littlethorpe. Littlethorpe has excellent transport links being close to Narborough railway station and with the M69 and J21 of the M1 being nearby.
Planning Information The property currently falls under Class B1 of The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended).
However, the NFB is warning that Government needs to avoid adding additional administrative burden on housebuilders. Calling for an extension to planning permissions, Head of Policy at the National Federation of Builders, James M. Butcher, added: “The COVID19 crisis has significantly delayed works taking place and works starting on site. Although housebuilders are now being encouraged to go back to work, it is inevitable that delays will continue as we adjust to new ways of safe working and permissions are at risk of lapsing. This will cause an unnecessary delay as developers have to reapply for planning permission, impacting our recovery. The Government should act to extend all planning permissions by a year, to remove unnecessary additional bureaucracy.” 45 Station Road is situated in the centre of the village in a predominantly residential area. In close proximity to the property are two public houses, a community centre to the rear, and further local amenities in Narborough. Description 45 Station Road comprises an end of terrace part two-storey former residential property of brick construction under a tiled roof. The plot extends to approximately 0.15 acres and has good frontage onto Station Road.
The single storey extension element of the building is currently used as a vehicle repair workshop and garage, with yard space to the rear. The remainder of the building is used as a reception, offices and stores.
The property has outline planning consent for the demolition of the existing workshop/single storey buildings and change of use to residential construction of 2 new buildings to house 7 onebedroom flats under application 18/0863/FUL. Any alternative use for the property will require a Planning Application to be submitted. The propery falls within Blaby District Council Local Authority. Guide Price 45 Station Road is available as a whole with vacant possession. Price on Application.
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Stable block for sale in Old Dalby
SELLING YOUR PROPERTY Bentons specialise in the marketing of quality homes throughout Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. For confidential and personal valuation advice call Residential Director James R Warne BSc. UES. With 35 years of local market knowledge backed up by a team of 28 professional staff and the very latest in technology, James is delighted to offer free Marketing Advice. He will discuss all aspects of selling your home to include 3 different marketing strategies to suit you, from his "Discreet" marketing service to "Low Profile" or full marketing, the choice is yours.
BENTONS Estate Agents are inviting offers over £250,000 for The Old Stables, Church Lane, Old Dalby, Leicestershire LE14 3LB.
N.B. All measurements are approximate. These Sale Particulars have been prepared by BENTONS upon instruction of the Vendor(s). Services, Fittings and equipment referred to within the sales particulars have not been tested (unless otherwise stated) and no warranties can be given. Accordingly the prospective Buyer(s) must make their own enquiries regarding such matters. These particulars are intended to give a fair description but their accuracy is not guaranteed. Nor do they constitute an offer or contract.
Situated in 0.75 acres of grounds and orchard, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial former stable block with planning consent (ref: 19/00679/FUL) for conversion and alteration to a fourin sought afterfamily villagehome location bed detached with four en-suites. For more information, contact Bentons on 01664 563892 or email: sales@bentons.co.uk
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Site for 7 flats in Littlethorpe
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Business Rates Rateable Value £7,700 Rates Payable £3,781
2019/2020 Rates Payable 50.4p/49.1p in the £
In consideration of the property’s long term use as a vehicle repair workshop, there is potential for contamination to be present. Please note a contamination survey has not been carried out. Accommodation Description Workshop Offices/stores Garage
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Neovia and Griffen UK complete 1.65 Million sq ft warehouse campus sale and leaseback
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NEOVIA LOGISTICS, a leading third-party logistics provider, has announced that it has completed the sale and leaseback of its Desford Campus, Leicester, with Griffin UK, an international real estate investment and development fund managed by Griffen Capital. The 1.65 million sq. ft. facility comprises three modern warehouse buildings and is strategically located in the heart of the East Midlands golden triangle, providing swift access to Junction 21, M1 and Junction 3, M69. In addition to the 82-acre operational campus, Griffen UK has also acquired an adjoining 46-acre site with immediate development potential from Neovia. The sale price was undisclosed. Neovia CEO Pat Olney commented: “Having operated from this campus since 1987, Desford is Neovia’s largest global facility and continues to be of key operational importance. This transaction aligns with our asset-light global business model and establishes a significant partnership with a leading property investor for future collaboration.”
FISHER GERMAN are offering for sale a residential development site with outline planning consent for 7 one-bedroom flats at 45 Station Road, Littlethorpe, Leicester. The property comprises an end of terrace part two storey former residential property of brick construction under a tiled roof. The single storey extension element of the building is currently used as a vehicle repair workshop and garage with yard space to the rear. The remainder of the building is used as a reception, offices and stores. The property has planning consent for the demolition of the existing workshop/single storey buildings and change of use to residential, plus construction of two new buildings to house 7 one bedroom flats under application 18/0863/FUL. Price on application. For more details, contact Isabelle Carr at Fisher German on 07468 860078 or email: Isabelle.carr@ fishergerman.co.uk
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An £11bn investment in construction can kick start the UK’s economic recovery, say experts AN £11.27BN INVESTMENT in construction and a series of strategic decisions around new home building can kick start the UK’s economic recovery and deliver a £33bn return for the Government, according to experts at Birmingham City University.
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COVID-19 ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN
‘BUILD BACK BETTER’ An £11 Billion investment will ‘Get Britain Building’ creating jobs and inclusive economic growth, plus deliver a £33 billon return
PREPARED BY: Mike Leonard, Visiting Professor for Manufacturing and Construction, Birmingham City University and Chief Executive Officer, Building Alliance
Dr. Steven McCabe, Associate Professor, Institute of Design and Economic Acceleration (IDEA), Birmingham City University
Experienced regional economist Dr Steve McCabe and construction expert Mike Leonard have produced the Build Back Better: Covid-19 Economy Recovery Plan which features a blueprint for a safe return to construction, a set of recommendations to help stimulate demand for new homes and home improvement, and details on how to build essential infrastructure and train a new generation of skilled workers – acting as a catalyst for growth and delivering income for HMRC. The plan, which follows a clear instruction from Prime Minister Boris Johnson that those in construction and manufacturing should now return to work, also calls on the Government to stand by its commitment to “do everything it takes” to fight the virus and support the UK economy, by investing £11.27bn in a wide reaching programme, designed to create mass employment and produce a £33 billion return. Authored by Birmingham City University’s Dr Steve McCabe, Associate Professor at the Institute for Design and Economic Acceleration and Mike Leonard, Visiting Professor of Manufacturing and Construction and founder of the Get Britain Building campaign, the hard-hitting and wide-ranging plan brings together all sectors of the construction industry for a solutionled approach. Recommendations and observations in the plan include: • A phased return to work following specific guidelines can ensure the protection of construction sites during pandemic • Small house builders, often highly efficient and providers of local employment and procurement, must be given encouragement • Address fuel poverty through direct intervention by local authorities using local companies • Construction can offer long term skilled employment opportunities that can act as a catalyst in achieving inclusive economic growth • Provide incentives and highlight environmental benefits for consumers to replace inefficient and outdated gas boilers • 30,000 new social houses built per year for the next three years will address living standards, mobility and some shortfall • Proposed Building Regulation changes should be delayed in light of exceptional circumstances posed by pandemic • Construction must be made more attractive as a career choice to young people through regional marketing campaigns Of particular focus in Build Back Better: Covid-19 Economy Recovery Plan are SMEs, who dominate the sector, with a suggestion that UK Plc fully engages such businesses in order to build the infrastructure and new homes the UK needs, alongside investments to deal with fuel poverty and the upgrading of existing housing stock to meet the net zero 2050 obligations. McCabe and Leonard – both based in the UK Midlands, an area KMPG has assessed as likely to be worst hit economically by the pandemic - also make strong recommendations to delay the introduction of non-safety related building regulations and provide a range of incentives to stimulate consumer demand, accelerate training and increase apprenticeship opportunities.
Mike Leonard, who is also CEO of Building Alliance, said, “History tells us that the construction industry is the tried and tested solution to drive economic recovery, not least due to the fact we manufacture the vast majority of building materials in the UK which provides resilience, skilled jobs and fast returns on investment. The upstream and downstream jobs in manufacturing, architecture, planning, engineering, distribution and construction, creates an unrivalled multiplier that can achieve inclusive growth, building back better and helping to rebalance our economy. Saving lives must remain our priority but we now have the signal to begin to safely unlock and begin the long path to economic recovery. Construction and the building materials manufacturers are now returning to work with the proper safeguards in place. We must now “Get Britain Building” and “Get Britain Working” delivering the scale of economic multiplier the county needs to bounce back stronger.” Research carried out in 2018 by Birmingham City University and The Building Alliance calculated that building 300,000 homes a year using, as much as possible, British-made building materials and local builders, would generate an economic ‘uplift’ of more than £90 billion for the UK. Dr Steve McCabe said, “Covid-19 has resulted in the loss of over 50,000 lives. The Government, quite rightly, locked the nation down to reduce the spread of the virus. However, recently published ONS (Office for National Statistics) data for GDP (Gross Domestic Product) in March
clearly demonstrates that effectively closing down the economy through ‘lockdown’ has caused profound economic shock. It’s estimated that at least £2bn a day is being lost during the pandemic. The overall cost to the UK economy will exceed £300 billion and, depending on the speed of recovery, could be significantly higher. As and when it is safe to do so, a return in construction activity as well as the building materials manufacturing supporting it will underpin a fast and effective way to begin to begin the process of recovery from what is the greatest shock to the UK’s economy in living memory.”
(Build Back Better: Covid-19 Economy Recovery Plan is available to download on the Leicestershire Builder website at www.buildermagazines.co.uk)
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ANDREW & ASHWELL are offering for sale a single and two storey detached building that was purpose built in 1969 for the Royce Institute.
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Close to Highcross shopping centre (379.2– Sq M) Crane Street, Leicester VAT The 4,082 sq.ft. property 11 LE1 3DB – is Established detached D1 premises Good on-site parking £500,000 for the located adjacent to Burleys Way andFreehold close to the Highcross Shopping Prices are quoted excluding VAT. Centre. Internally the accommodation comprises a chapel and lding that was purpose built main room/ e side and rear function of the hall at ground level, together with kitchen ses a chapel main and and toilet facilities. The vel together with ancillary first floor houses two function room and chapel are games rooms, offices/ ng throughout. The first floor meeting rooms and a eeting rooms and boiler boiler room. There is on-site parking to the side and rear. The asking price is £500,000. e agent For more information, contact Mike Allwood at Andrew & Ashwell on 0116 254 1220 or email: mra@andash.co.uk ris Barton
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This is a decrease of 36.4% on March and is also 16.1% Lower than April 2019. It is also the lowest monthly value recorded The total value of construction contract awards in April 2020since was £4.4June billion based on a three-month This is a decrease of 36.4% Marchdecreased and is also 16.1% thanto April 2019. It is also the lowes 2018. Contract awards numbers in on April byLower 45.5% 314, recorded since June 2018. Contract awards numbers in April decreased by 45.5% to 314, approximate approximately 68.7% below the recent high point of 1,003 recorded for the recent high point of 1,003 recorded for February 2020. February 2020. The latest edition of the Economic & Construction Market Review from industry analysts Barbour ABI, highlights levels of construction contract values awarded across Great Britain. The Infrastructure sector dominated the share of contract awards with a total of 31.2%. The two largest The latest edition of the Economic & Construction Market Review from industry analysts Barbour ABI, infrastructure contract awards of construction contract values awarded across Great Britain. were the A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross and the Bridgwater Resource Infrastructure sector dominated the share of contract awards with a total of 31.2%. The two large Recovery facilityTheand were also the two largest overall contracts awarded in contract awards were the A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross and the Bridgwater Resource Recovery facilit April 2020. the two largest overall contracts awarded in April 2020. Since reporting on contract awards in April, 33 of those projects have now confirmed to be on hold, at a total value of £178 million. Commenting on the figures, Tom Hall, Chief Economist at Barbour ABI and AMA Research said, “We expected a large fall in contract awards for April, however we are seeing increasing on-site activity as large of projects re-open. The Infrastructure Sector has been the less impacted than other sectors, leading to hopes of an Infrastructure-led recovery towards the end of the year. We will continue to monitor closely the impact the current situation will have on the future pipeline of contract awards. Nonetheless we expect to see a continued decline in contract awards in the short term.” Download the full report here: http://ubm.io/2FRLrwm
Since reporting on contract awards in April, 33 of those projects have now confirmed to be on hold, at £178 million.
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Notts. housebuilder returns to work HARRON HOMES North Midlands resumed construction at its developments in Nottinghamshire on Monday, 11th May. Developments had been closed throughout April in order to protect the health and safety of both staff and customers. Harron has been working hard over the last few weeks to update its operations and will be implementing a number of safety measures including enhanced PPE requirements, good hygiene practices and appropriate distancing. Lee Howard, Health and Safety Manager at Harron Homes said, “We’ve conducted a thorough risk assessment at each site, and are strictly following industry guidance as well as construction leadership council and government guidance to focus on the welfare of our employees. Our teams have all undergone inductions to make sure they understand and can best action the measures put into place.” These measures mean site teams can continue work on houses under construction, although tradespeople are currently unable to enter occupied properties to ensure the wellbeing of all parties. John Booth, Managing Director of Harron Homes North Midlands said “We are very pleased to be able to resume work on our developments, and look forward to completing homes we know customers have been eager to move into. “We appreciate our customers’ patience at this time. Safeguarding remains our top priority whilst we focus on constructing their dream home.”
Two student residential sites in Leicester FOR SALE INNES ENGLAND are offering for sale two Site Student Residential Development development sites with Full planning consent for 37 studio flats planning consent for Situated immediately adjacent to Leicester Train Station student flats: similarat new44 developments • NearSite Conduit Street, Leicester Freehold purchase price: Offers in excess of £550,000 LE2 0JN – having full planning consent For enquiries and viewings please contact: (ref: 20170359) for 37 studio flats in a seven storey building.Offers in excess of £550,000 are invited.
Mansfield town regeneration plans submitted
A PLANNING application for a £12m regeneration project close to Mansfield town centre has been formally submitted to Mansfield District Council. National consultants Pegasus Group provided planning, economics and heritage services on behalf of ARBA Group in relation to the development which is set to bring around 140 full-time jobs to the area. Chris Calvert, Executive Director with Pegasus Group, said: “We were pleased to provide a trio of services in relation to the preparation, submission, monitoring and management of the application comprising the erection of a 100-bed hotel and ancillary restaurant and three restaurants with ancillary retail and takeaway facilities, associated vehicular access, parking and servicing areas, public realm and landscaping. “The development is proposed on a brownfield site, located in Mansfield town centre which was identified as a regeneration site and allocated for retail and leisure uses within the emerging Mansfield District Local Plan 2013 – 2033. “The proposed development would secure substantial net gains across the three dimensions to sustainable development and the three overarching objectives of the planning system.” These will include:
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planning consent Situated infull the heart of Leicester City (ref: 20162286) for 47 Centre in excess of £650,000 are invited. For more information, For enquiries and viewings please contact: contact Joe Reilly at Innes Joe Reilly Innes England on 0116 255 5455 0116 255 England 5455 jreilly@innes-england.com or email: jreilly@innesengland.com Nick Hammond
Supporting approximately 138 construction roles on-site and in the wider economy over the anticipated 12-month build programme Generating an additional £8.1m of gross value added (GVA) to the regional economy during the 12-month construction period Supporting an estimated 140 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs in Mansfield and the wider regional economy Generating an overall estimated contribution to economic output (GVA) of £4.8m per annum once the employment floorspace is built and operational and generating a GVA contribution of £41.1 million (present value) over 10-years Generating £190,000 of business rates per annum
47 Clarence Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 3RW
The proposed development would provide a high-quality flagship development on a prominent site in Mansfield town centre. • The proposed development integrates a good-quality landscaping scheme which would significantly improve the ecological baseline of the application site and secure a Biodiversity Net Gain in excess of 10% It is hoped that planning permission for the scheme will be approved this summer, with work then able to start in Spring 2021. Pegasus Group is a national consultancy with 14 offices across UK and Ireland offering extensive experience across all sectors of the development industry including planning, design, environment, economics and heritage.
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Derbyshire JCB workers’ jobs at risk
UP TO 950 jobs at JCB are at risk of redundancy after the company revealed that demand for products has fallen by half due to the Coronavirus pandemic. UK employees have been written to, and advised that jobs are on the line at 10 plants in Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Wrexham. Around 500 Guidant agency employees are also to be released from the business. Most of JCB’s employees were furloughed until the end of May, after production was halted at UK factories in March. Graeme Macdonald, JCB Chief Executive, said that the business had planned to sell and produce over 100,000 machines in 2020. However, the figure is now looking more like 50,000 machines. In the UK, approximately 85% of what JCB manufactures is exported, and the firm said that UK factories will now produce machines at half the rate previously planned. Graeme Macdonald said that as a result of this, the company has no choice but to restructure the businesses. GMB Union is now in “urgent talks” with JCB. The construction giant has contacted nearly 1,000 staff members – and 500 agency workers – to tell them their jobs are at risk. Stuart Harrison, GMB Organiser said: “This announcement is devastating to everyone involved. As the recognised union, GMB’s senior representatives have entered into urgent talks about the future of the business with management. We will keep fighting to avoid job losses at all costs, for our members and their families.”
Site for 4 mews houses in Bedworth
LOVEITTS are inviting offers over £160,000 for a residential development site with planning consent (ref: 034180) for the erection of 4 Alms-style mews houses. The site – at King Street, Bedworth, Warks. CV12 8JD – is currently a car park, and is held on licence by Warwickshire County Council, producing a current licence fee income of £7,500 per annum. For more information, contact Loveitts on 024 7622 8111 or email: commercial@loveitts.co.uk
Former bus garage with development potential FOR SALE
South Wigston Bus Garage, Station Street, South Wigston, Leicestershire
INNES ENGLAND are offering for sale South Wigston Bus LE18 4TH Garage at Station Street, South Wigston, Leicester LE18 Major Redevelopment Opportunity 4TH. Sitehas area 2.04 acres for residential purposes under the new Oadby The site been allocated & Wigston Local Plan, and the Local Development Order confirms this Subject Localeffectively Development approach. The to Order grantsOrder an outline planning consent for residential purposes with full planning consent subject only to a Reserved Close to Blaby Road retailing Matters application. Price Price: on application. upon application Contact Peter Doleman at Innes England on 0116 255 5455 or email: pdoleman@innes-england.com For enquiries and viewings please contact: Peter Doleman 0116 255 5455 pdoleman@innes-england.com
Joe Reilly 0116 255 5455 jreilly@innes-england.com
Former religious premises for sale near Doncaster
Religious Premises I Skellow Road I Skellow I Carcroft I Doncaster I DN6 8HQ
0116 255 5455
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FHP are offering for sale former religious premises at Skellow Road, Skellow, Carcroft, Location The site is located on the south east side of Station Street, and lies Doncaster DN6 within a mixed residential / commercial area, though close to the principal retailing on Blaby Road. The site lies adjacent to a 8HQ. significant new residential development on the former Shoefayre site.
FOR SALE Business Rates The property is currently listed as Bus Garage & Premises and has a rateable value of £113,000. Source: VOA
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Wigston issq.ft located property approximately 3 miles south of Leicester, TheSouth 2,950 Price upon application adjacent to Oadby and allows swift access to both Leicester city sits on of 0.36 centreaandsite the motorway junction at Fosse Retail Park. VAT VAT may be applicable to the purchase price. acresDescription and is considered A site with development potential that extends to approximately 2.04 Legal Costs suitable for a wide acres and presently used as a bus garage by Arriva plc. The existing Each party is to bear their own legal costs incurred. buildings of workshops, offices and stores, together range of provide usesa mixture including with a large surface yard to the rear. Internally, there are a number of EPC assembly, social orone diesel tank and two pumps. inspection pits, together with An EPC is available upon request. conversion other uses Current planningto policy dictates that a continued industrial use is Viewings unlikely to be acceptable. ForInnes indicative purposes only Viewings are by appointment with sole agents England – all subject to planning. Accommodation Our Anti‐Money Laundering Policyon a conditional Offers based upon a guide price of £150,000 are invited, SiteSqDescription Location M Sq Ft In Accordance with Anti‐Money Laundering Regulations, two forms of or unconditional basis. ID and confirmation of the source of funding will be required from the Bus Depot 2,468.9 26,576 successful purchaser. Prominently located site on Skellow Road, The can be located at the closest satnav 305 3,283 ForOffices details, contact Phil Daniels on 0115 908 2103 orsiteemail: phil@fhp. Carcroft currently used for 29‐Nov‐2019 reference DN6 8HQ. Currently there is only Date Produced: 528 near Doncaster 5,683 co.ukAncillary religious assembly. pedestrian access to the site. Total
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a site of Planning approximately 0.36 acres and has an Yesterday I was washing the car with my son. He goes “Dad, why can’t you just use a sponge?” approximate gross internal area of: Services InInternal totalbasis thein property sits on Measurements are quoted on a Gross accordance with the RICS Property Measurement Second Edition. All mains services are connected to the site, although interested parties are advised to speak with the utility companies to confirm
It is assumed that the property currently sits within Use Class D1 (Non-Residential
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‘An excellent example of good planning practice’
April & May Issues of Leicestershire National award for Builder Magazine New Lubbesthorpe 1 Oakley Road | Pipewell | Kettering | NN14 1QY
THE 4,250-HOME New Lubbesthorpe development has received its SIXTH award, recognised nationally at the 2020 Royal Town Planning Institute Awards.
Blaby District Council won the award in the “Planning Excellence” category at the award, which were held remotely due to the ongoing coronavirus. The development is being delivered in partnership with landowners Drummond Estates, housing developers and partners in both the public and private sector. Summing up the development, the Royal Town Planning Institute judges said they: “Admired the way in which they were able to engage with a range of stakeholders, including Highways England and persuaded them to invest in a 20-year plan for the community.” It was also described as an ‘excellent example of good planning practice’, with New Lubbesthorpe demonstrating a ‘commitment to diversity and sustainability.’ Preparations for New Lubbesthorpe began back in 2008. Constructed over twenty years, New Lubbesthorpe, once completed, will be a community with 4,250 houses, including 873 affordable homes, three schools, a health centre, leisure centre and open space. A planned District Centre will include a supermarket, small shops, café and restaurants. More than 400 houses are now occupied and 40 pupils have started at the first primary school, which opened in September 2019. The £15m bridge over the M1, completed in 2017 has ensured transport links for easy access to the city centre and Junction 21 of the M1. Blaby District Council has won five other awards for New Lubbesthorpe, over the last two years, including the 2019 Local Government Awards for “Best Housing Initiative.”
We were unable to print and distribute the April and May issues of Leicestershire Builder because of the ‘Stay at Home’ instructions issued by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. However, we did put both magazines together, and uploaded them to our website at www.buildermagazines. co.uk So, if you’d like to catch up with the old news from last month and the month before, why not have a quick read of the two back issues online.
Building plot in Pipewell New homes set for Nottingham BERRYS Estate Agents are offering for sale a one acre building plot with detailed planning consent for a single detached dwelling.
TWENTY-EIGHT homes can be built by Tuntum Housing Association on the site of the former Dame Agnes Mellers pub in Nottingham after a deal brokered by Salloway Property Consultants.
Conditional planning permission has been granted by Nottingham City Council for 17 houses and 11 flats. Work can now go ahead after landowners CWC Group agreed the deal with the association. There will be one four-bedroom, eight three-bedroom and eight twobedroom houses on the site alongside one two-bedroom and ten onebedroom flats. Salloway Property Consultants Managing Director, Steve Salloway, said: “We are delighted to have helped with this sale which represented value of approximately £750,000 per acre.”
The existing property – at 1 Oakley Road, Pipewell, Near Kettering, Northants. A 1 acre plot detailed planning NN14 1QY – is a bungalow built inbuilding the 1920s with a verywith large south-facing consent for a single detached dwelling. garden. 1 Oakley Road | Pipewell | Kettering | NN14 1QY August Planning permission (ref: KET/2019/0394) was granted on 29th 2019 for • Large Plot BOLSOVER District Council has set out a plan to deliver demolition of • Rural Location up to 400 new homes across the District over the next four the existing years as part of its social housing building programme. bungalow and • South Facing Garden This official copy is incomplete without the preceding notes page. 42 Headlands, Kettering The home building initiative, called Bolsover Homes, forms part of the erection of • Open Countryside Views Northamptonshire, NN15 7HRand create a the council’s Local Plan “to achieve sustainable growth a replacement prosperous and flourishing district.” Tel: 01536 532376 two storey • Detailed Planning Consent stone-built ketteringsales@berrys.uk.com The council has awarded a contract to local contractor, Robert dwelling with Woodhead Limited that will see a new partnership formed to deliver the BERRYS.UK.COM car parking and new homes. The investment will inject in the region of £32m into the local landscaping. economy. The asking The partnership will provide a collaborative approach to plan social price is housing to meet local needs, in the right places with the right mix of house £425,000. types for families, older people and people with additional needs. For more The first batch of homes are currently being planned and could start on information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Berrys on 01536 532376 or site as soon as autumn 2020 with more in the pipeline in other locations email: ketteringsales@berrysuk.com right across Bolsover District.
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