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RJA Consultants shortlisted for Apprentice Employer of the Year for second year running RJA Consultants have been nominated as Outstanding Apprentice Employer of the Year by Nottingham Trent University for the second year running.

Dr Andrew King of NTU stated: “RJA’s apprentices benefit from a dedicated pastoral mentor and a professional/ technical mentor in conjunction with monthly reviews and regular technical briefings.

“Apprentices are treated as Steve Collin (Director), Liza Julian (Director) and key members of Hardeep Kooner (Associate) the team whose value contribution is recognised and who are encouraged to aspire to senior positions in future. RJA have cultivated a close working relationship with NTU and are particularly responsive and proactive” RJA currently employ five apprentices at various stages of the 5-year course and will be welcoming three more in summer 2022.

Planning application submitted for major regeneration of Corah Site

PLANS FOR THE major regeneration of the Corah Site on Burleys Way in Leicester City Centre have been submitted to Leicester City Council.

The hybrid planning application, by Cityregen Leicester and Galliford Try Investments, seeks to transform the site into a dynamic new community in the heart of the city with the potential to deliver over 1,000 new homes.

The plans include the creation of supporting retail and leisure provision as well as significant public realm on the prominent brownfield site in Leicester’s city centre.

The Corah Site’s industrial heritage will be enhanced, with the principal façade of the Old Textile Building – the oldest building on the site – set to be retained. The Corah Green will provide a new public square, and the two historic chimneys to the rear of the site will act as signposts to the major new destination.

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Major housing and employment development area planned for Lutterworth A MAJOR HOUSING and employment development area in Lutterworth will bring tens of millions of pounds in community benefits, affordable homes and much-needed infrastructure.

Plans for 2,750 new homes, community facilities and employment space to the east of Lutterworth were approved in July 2020. Approximately 1,260 of the new homes are expected to be built by 2031 and the rest after 2031.

The 550-acre development – known as the Lutterworth East Strategic Development Area (SDA) – was identified in the Harborough Local Plan as a key area to accommodate new housing in the district. It will include over 100 hectares of green space – approximately half of the site – two new primary schools and employment space to create around 2,500 jobs.

The development could attract as much as £1billion of investment to support the local economy.

A new spine road, also being created as part of the scheme, is expected to significantly reduce the amount of traffic travelling through Lutterworth town centre.

Harborough District Council issued the decision notice on the scheme this week having agreed substantial community benefits, through a Section 106 agreement, with developers contributing millions of pounds towards facilities for residents in the area.

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A Community Park, playing fields, allotments, woodland, trees and hedgerows and new ecological habitats

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Foot and cycle paths – connecting with Lutterworth town centre

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23 hectares of retail and business space – creating up to 2,500 jobs

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Improvements to main roads and junctions to increase capacity, a new M1 bridge, and a new spine road

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A community hub – with the potential for shops, restaurants, cafes, community hall and other local facilities

Approximately 1,260 of the new homes are expected to be built by 2031 and the rest after 2031 The scheme will also ensure the protection of the Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) known as Misterton Marshes, the River Swift and its tributaries, Thornborough Spinney, mature trees and hedgerows.

Site for 6 dwellings in Albert Village SDL Property Auctions are offering for sale BY AUCTION a freehold parcel of land with outline planning consent (ref: 17/01582/ OUT) for 6 residential dwellings.

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Cityregen Leicester and Galliford Try Investments’ proposal delivers key connectivity, opening up the Corah Site to the public for the first time and creating an exciting new linear park link between Abbey Park and the city centre via a new pedestrian bridge, and the new Burleys Way super crossing.

The City Council has identified the site as an opportunity for regeneration as it falls within the St Margaret’s area of Leicester, a designated Strategic Regeneration Area under the Council’s adopted Core Strategy.

The proposals, which were first unveiled in October 2021, have been informed by an extensive consultation process that engaged with Leicester City Council, local residents and businesses and other key stakeholders.

A spokesperson for Cityregen Leicester and Galliford Try Investments said: “Our transformative proposals promise to unlock the Corah Site and create a new legacy for this important location in the city.

“The plans will bring new life to this area of Leicester, creating a dynamic new community and destination which will act as a catalyst for further growth and regeneration in the area. By delivering a significant number of homes, this site can also play a major role in easing the housing shortages facing local people, while creating fantastic new green spaces and public realm in the city.

“While reinvigorating the Corah Site, our proposals also recognise its important history. Our plans are inspired by this legacy and the heritage of the site has been threaded through the proposals to ensure the people of Leicester are connected to the Corah Site’s past in its new reincarnation.”

The site is situated to the rear of 10 Edward Street, Albert Village, Leics.

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Site suitable for 26 dwellings in Melton

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SALE

Cattle Market North, Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1JY

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Sandhar (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects, Regent House, 7 Upper King Street, Leicester LE1 6XB) – Change of use of first and second floor plan into 3 self-contained flats – at 28-34 Hinckley Road, Leicester LE3 0RA. Brackley Property Developments (c/o Agent: Mr Chris Webster, Stephen George & Partners, Waterfront House, 2a Smith Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester LE19 1SX) – Construction of industrial unit , associated facilities, gatehouse, parking, landscaping, access road and plateauing of future development plot on west side – at Thurcaston Road, Leicester.

Mr Gianmaria Panini (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects, Regent House, 7 Upper King Street, Leicester LE1 6XB) – Change of use from a single dwelling house to 3 flats – at 3 Turner Street, Leicester LE1 6WY. UP Enterprises (Imports) Ltd (c/o Agent: Mrs Kruti Tandel, SKM Design, Unit D, Edward House, Grange Business Park, Enderby Road, Leicester LE8 6EP) – Construction of 6 new industrial warehouse units – at The Aristocrate Distributors, Barkby Road, Leicester LE4 9LF. MACC Group (c/o Agent: Mrs Katherine Else, Claremont Planning Consultancy Ltd, Somerset House, 37 Temple Street, Birmingham B2 5DP) – Demolition of existing red brick restaurant building with staff accommodation, surrounded by car parking and hardstanding – at The Watermead, 510 Melton Road, Leicester LE4 7SP. James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd (c/o Agent: Mrs Barbosa, Structskill Structural Services Ltd, 20 Stockton Road, Leicester LE4 9DS) – Change of use from shop with first floor flat and single dwellinghouse to shop and 4 self-contained flats, plus demolition of rear outbuildings, single storey extensions at rear and two rear dormers – at 7880 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester LE2 3AD.

Major repair works to take place on two bridges TWO bridges carrying a busy road are due to undergo extensive repairs and replacement work from next month.

Both the Cannock Street and Mountain Road bridges, which span sections of the Melton Brook just off Barkbythorpe Road, need major renovations to ensure they can continue to be safe for traffic.

APB PROPERTY Consultants are offering for sale, on behalf of Melton Borough Council, a 0.684 hectare parcel of land which has been allocated for residential development in the Melton Local Plan.

The site is located at Cattle Market North, Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 1JY. The allocation envisages a capacity of 26 dwellings which is based on a developable area of 0.65 hectares at 40 dwellings per hectare.

Acres (0.684 Hectares) Offers in excess of £1,000,000 It1.691 is understood that the affordable housing policy recommends a minimum of 5%-10% affordable houses on a site of 11 dwellings or more.

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Best(stp) and final bids are required by Friday 10th June 2022.

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LOCATION Melton Mowbray is a market town in Leicestershire with an estimated population of 27,670 (est. 2019) located approximately 15 miles north east of Leicester and approximately 20 miles south east of Nottingham.

The main transport links are the A606 between Nottingham and Oakham and the A607 between Leicester and Grantham.

Melton Mowbray train station sits on the Birmingham to Stansted line with a direct train to London St Pancras (1h43m).

The town will be benefitting from £160m of funding over the next 10 - 15 years, to support the construction of the Melton Mowbray Distributor Road and provision of education.

The site lies to the north of Melton Mowbray town centre and can be accessed from Scalford Road along the eastern boundary and The Crescent to the north.

The site is situated within a densely populated residential area, with the Cattle Market and Stockyard comprising of food and antiques markets to the south and Pera Business Park to the west.

PLANNING

DESCRIPTION The site comprises an irregular shaped parcel of land and extends to approximately 1.691 acres (0.684 hectares). The site gently slopes from north to south and is accessed from Scalford Road.

The Site was allocated for residential development in the Melton Local Plan 2011-2036

(2018): MEL4 - Top End, Cattle Market. The allocation envisages a capacity of 26 dwellings which is based on a developable area of approximately 0.65 hectares at 40

dwellings per hectare. It is understood that the affordable housing policy recommends

The majority of the site is surfaced in tarmacadam and was previously used as car parking. There are several trees located within the boundaries of the site.

a minimum of 5 - 10% affordable houses on a site of 11 dwellings or more.

Initial design proposals were drafted as part of a Feasibility Study which demonstrates

that an approximate mix of 25 dwellings can be incorporated into the Site. Please refer to the indicative layout. An accommodation schedule can be obtained from the agent.

ACCOMMODATION

The Council has a fully adopted Design of Development Supplementary Planning

The property offers the following accommodation:

Total

Document, which will guide developers to achieve a policy compliant designed Acres

Hectares

1.691

0.684

scheme.

It is understood that the Site does not benefit from any specific planning consent although it has been used as a car park for sufficiently long to support a 'certificate of lawfulness of existing use or development'.

All areas are quoted in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice.

PROPOSAL The freehold interest is to be sold with vacant possession. Offers are invited in excess of £1,000,000. Offers conditional on Planning Permission will be considered.

VIEWING Please get in touch to arrange a viewing.

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Conditions under which these details are issued These particulars are issued on the distinct understanding that all negotiations are conducted through APB. The property is offered subject to contract and it still being available at the time of enquiry. No responsibility or liability can be accepted for any loss or expenses incurred in viewing, nor any injury. Any persons viewing should exercise due diligence during the course of inspection. APB are unable to warrant that the property is free from hazards or complies with any current Health & Safety legislation. APB for themselves and for the vendor/lessors/licensors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that: (i) the particulars are sent out as a general outline only for guidance of intending purchasers/lessees/licencees and do not constitute, nor constitute part of any offer or contract; (ii) all descriptions, dimensions are approximate and given for guidance purposes only and all necessary permissions for use and occupation, including Town Planning, and information on Rating Assessments and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers/lessees/licencees should not rely on them as statements or representation 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 APB has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property; (iv) all information on the availability of mains services is based upon information provided by the vendor/lessor/licensor and all statements regarding service installations, including apparatus and fixtures and fittings, do not warrant the condition or serviceability of the items referred to as no tests have been carried out; (v) All prices and rentals quoted are exclusive of VAT (if applicable); (vi) APB will not be liable in negligence or otherwise for any loss arising from the use of these particulars.

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The work at both sites will involve renewing the waterproofing systems, road surfacing, re-pointing the brickwork, concrete repairs, repairing or installing new parapets, and installing new crash barriers if required.

Works at Cannock Street will begin on June 6th, and are expected to last for eight weeks. At Mountain Road, the renovations are due to get underway on July 4th, and last for four weeks. Barkbythorpe Road itself will remain open as normal.

The contract cost for the repairs at Cannock Street Bridge will be around £102k, with the Mountain Road Bridge scheme costing just under £80k. The works are being funded by the city council’s annual capital transport budget.

Study Inn secures refinance of its £161m portfolio

STUDY INN Group, the boutique serviced student accommodation owner, developer and operator, has refinanced its second portfolio of student accommodation assets with facilities totalling £161 million.

The Study Inn platform was set up to design and develop portfolios of high-quality, well located student accommodation in key cities.

Once operational, the assets are stabilized at 100% occupancy under the Study Inn brand before being sold into the investment market, with or without ongoing branding and management.

Following the sale of Study Inn’s first £135m portfolio to Arlington Advisors in 2017, the Group has created its second generation of completed assets in Bristol, Loughborough, Nottingham, and Exeter, with further developments currently on site in Leicester, Nottingham, and Leeds.

Study Inn were advised by Knight Frank Capital Advisory, Gateley Legal, Cooper Parry, CBRE and Chatham Financial.

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S Chandarana (c/o Agent: Mrs Varsha Tailor, 74 Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) – Part change of use of place of worship to proposed 6 self-contained flats, additional floor at front, new rendering, landscaping, fencing, associated car parking, bin and cycle storage and alterations – at 201 Loughborough Road, Leicester LE4 5PL. Mrs N Mahel (c/o Agent: Mr Khaleel Tayub, Solvers Estates Architectural Services, 108 Belgrave Gate, Leicester LE1 3GR) – Conversion of a two-bed house into 2 flats – at 8 Wicklow Drive, Leicester LE5 4RB. CityRegen Leicester Ltd & Galliford Try Investments Ltd (c/o Agent: Charlotte Hatton, DPP, One Park Row, Leeds LS1 5HN) – Hybrid planning application comprising: FULL planning application for the demolition of all buildings on site, alterations to southern façade of 1865 building, erection of a six-storey building to provide 44 flats, single storey side extension and up to 543 sq.metres of commercial uses; OUTLINE application for construction of buildings ranging between four and eighteen storeys to provide up to 1,143 dwellings, commercial uses, hotel, multi-storey car park, pedestrian footbridge across Grand Union Canal with associated landscaping and associated insfrastructure – at Corah Factory Site, Burleys Way, Leicester.

Mr Duncan Johnson (c/o Agent: Malcolm Foulkes-Arnold, Corporate Architecture Ltd, Venari House, 1 Trimbush Way, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7XY) – Relocation of access from Lutterworth Road together with 2 detached residential dwellings – at land to the rear of 145 Lutterworth Road, Leicester LE2 8PL. Mr Adrian Edge (c/o: Leicester City Council, 90 Leycroft Road, Leicester LE4 1BZ) – Provision of a bandstand, including the construction of a raised brickfaced concrete plinth, stone-filled gabions and associated seating – at Victoria Park, Victoria Park Road, Leicester.

Planning permission secured for transformational regeneration project in Loughborough RIBA Chartered, HSSP Architects, is delighted to have secured planning permission for a landmark regeneration project in Loughborough.

The site which once housed a busy taxi office and collection of workshops, but which fell into decline and is now ripe for extensive regeneration will be transformed. The buildings are set to be demolished and a new apartment complex will take their place, breathing life into the area.

Sitting at the heart of a main Artist impression of transformational apartments in arterial route from the railway station to the town centre and on Loughborough, credit HSSP Architects. one of the most prominent corners in Loughborough, the new development will revitalise an important local area. At the heart of the project will be a striking, visually attractive apartment complex, consisting of 16 contemporary homes. The character of the new building takes its inspiration from surrounding housing, whilst being modern in design.

The new development will form part of Charnwood Borough Council’s long-term plan to bring further improvement to the area, and represents an important step towards building a thriving and prosperous commercial and residential hub. The project is just one of the regeneration schemes developed by HSSP Architects, which also include the historical and award winning The Mill, and its modern sister, The Gate, at Loughborough’s new Waterside Village. The Wharf, the latest addition to the area, is underway.

Richard Cooper, Director at HSSP and lead architect for the project says, “Following pre-application talks at the initial stages about how this development aligns with Charnwood Borough Council’s local improvement plans, and ongoing discussions throughout the planning process, we are delighted that planning approval has been granted for this exciting new development. This will play an important part in the ambitious regeneration of the area which will provide numerous benefits to the local community.”

Consisting of one- and twobedrooms apartments, the complex will also offer a luxury penthouse style apartment which boasts a master en-suite, study and an outdoor roof terrace; perfect for relaxing on summer evenings.

The apparent height of the fivestorey building has been expertly reduced through the skillful use of traditional brick in contrasting dark and buff colours, complemented with brickwork recess panels, detailed header panels and proportioned high quality aluminium windows.

For more information about the project, visit: https://www.hssparchitects. co.uk/hssp-securesplanning-approval-fortransformational-apartments/

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Land for sale in Clarence Street, Leicester The site comprises a predominantly cleared site extending to 0.115 acres. Price on Application A planning application has been submitted for the property, proposing the development of a 7 storey, 80 bed student accommodation scheme under planning reference 2021369, which is currently being considered by the Local Planning Authority. The property benefits from an existing consent for a 7 storey, 47 bed student scheme under planning reference 20162286.

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(Planning Ref: 20/00444/FUL) The site is being offered for sale by Private Treaty at a Guide Price of £950,000. No Upward Chain Involved.

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Broughton Astley site for 7 dwellings Brackley Property Developments (c/o Agent: Mr Chris Webster, Stephen George & Partners, Waterfront House, 2a Smith Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester LE19 1SX) – Development of three research and development workspace buildings, car parking and servicing areas – at 2 Exploration Drive, Leicester LE4 5JD. Mr A John De Souza (c/o Agent: Mr Yusuf Girach, YG Architectural Design Consultants Ltd, 109 Coleman Road, Leicester LE5 4LE) – Change of use of dwelling to 2 self-contained flats with a dormer extension to rear – at 77 Strathmore Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HE. Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Mr Mark Geraghty, HSSP Architects Ltd, Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PB) – Erection of 3 dwellings with associated access and off-street parking – at rear of 348 Humberston Lane, Leicester LE4 9JP.

The 0.71 acre site comprises the residential property known as 33 Dunton Road, Broughton Astley, Leics. LE9 6NA, together with the redundant horticultural nursery at the RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITE rear. The Price Guide is £750,000.

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UP Enterprises (Imports) Ltd (c/o: Agent: Mrs Kruti Tandel, SKM Design, Unit D, Edward House, Grange Business Park, Enderby, Leicester LE8 6EP) – Extension to industrial unit – at Marathon Clothing, UPE Holdings Ltd, The Aristocrate Distributors, Barkby Road, Leicester LE4 9LF.

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Mr Adam Bass (c/o Agent: Miss Rhonwen Arthur, Wilson Architects, Unit s11, Spark House, Rope Walk, Lincoln LN6 5DQ) – Proposed development to provide 5 two-bed luxury apartments and parking facilities – at 14 Oakwood Road, Leicester LE4 0BD.

Mr Mohmed Iqbal (c/o Agent: Bernard Taruvinga, Kunstler Designs Architect, 31 Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1RE) – Change of use of ground floor, first floor and second floor from dwellinghouse including the erection of a single storey extension at rear to create 3 self-contained flats – at 191 Uppingham Road, Leicester LE5 4BQ.

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Residential development site for 5 dwellings in Syston Geoffrey Middleton (c/o Agent: Kirkham Midleton Architects, The Coach House, 139a Queens Road, Clarendon Park, Leicester LE2 3FL) – Demolition of existing warehouse and erection of building with 6 self-contained apartments – at Escorp House, 25 Lincoln Street, Leicester LE2 0JU. Meesha Graphics (c/o Agent: Daniel Turvey, 115A Derby Road, Long Eaton, Notts. NG10 4LA) – Part demolition and removal of existing structures, proposed steel portal framed extensions to an existing warehouse for purposes of print clothing manufacturing with ancillary storage, office and welfare facilities – at Ableflow, 88 Barkby Road, Leicester LE4 9LG.

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Russo (c/o Agent: Mark Architecture Ltd) - Conversion of existing dwelling into 2 residential flats - at 21 York Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3DA

ASTON & CO Estate Agents are offering for sale a residential development opportunity at 89 Barkby Road, Syston, Leicester LE7 2AH.

SDL AUCTIONS 2022 SDL National Property Auction Thursday 30th June at 10.00am SDL National Property Auction Thursday 28th July at 10.00am SDL National Property Auction Thursday 25th August at 10.00am SDL National Property Auction Thursday 29th September at 10.00am

The property comprises a fourbed detached bungalow with a sizable plot to the rear with outline planning (ref: P/20/1856/2) for 5 dwellings.

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The asking price is £975,000.

For more information, or to book 89 Barkby Road Price on Application £975,000 LE7 2AH a viewing, contact Ason & Co on 0116Syston 260 7788 or visit www.astonandco.

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Leicester City Council Construction of industrial unit - at land east of Thurcaston Road, Leicester.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific New production facility to house distillation processes for industrial chemicals - at Thermo Fisher Scientific, Bishop Meadow Road, Loughborough, Leics.

LE11 5RG.

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Orange Est8 Limited (c/o Agent: WA Architecture) Change of use, refurbishment and extension of B2 Factory to Class E uses including offices, studio and exhibition spaces for artists, creatives and photographers - at 1 Albert Street, Loughborough, Leics.

LE11 2DW

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Mr Kane O’Donnell - Change of use from Class D1 to Class C3, 2 one-bed ground floor apartments and one two-bed first floor apartment - at 29 Latimer Street, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7AW.

15 June 2022: 2.30pm July 2022 - Date TBC

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AR Demolition makes major investment Mrs Angela Newby (c/o Agent: A+G Architects Ltd) - Construction of 3 houses and the alteration of of existing workshop to form 2 apartments with the formation of a new private drive serving the above units together with No 7 & No 9 Melton Road - at 7 Melton Road, Barrow upon Soar, Leics. LE12 8NS. Marriott Family (c/o Agent: Andrew Granger & Co) - Erection of up to 20 residential dwellings at 64 Chaveney Road, Quorn, Leics. LE12 8AD. Mr D Landers (c/o Agent: Marrons Planning) - Development of 8 new flats - at 39A Leicester Road, Shepshed, Leics. LE12 9DF. Dr Ellison (c/o Agent: Gordon White & Hood) - Extension to surgery to create an additional 4 consulting rooms and relocation of internal spaces - at 86 Rothley Road, Mountsorrel, Leics.

LE12 7JU. Miranda Lam (c/o Agent: The Planning Station) - Change of use from residential care home to managed student halls of residence - at May Mills House, 59 Forest Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3NW. Rick Morris (c/o Agent: Hayward Architects Ltd) - Site for the erection of up to 23 dwellings including acces - at 195 Seagrave Road, Sileby, Leics.

LE12 7NH. David Wilson Homes East Midlands - Hybrid Application: Outline permission for mixed use residential-led development, to be developed in phases, including: preparatory works including demolition, approx.

4,500 residential units, specialist housing, up to 13 hectares of employment land, two local centres, one district centre, school facilities, reserve site for gypsies and travellers, open spaces, allotments, parks (Reserved Matters) - at land to the north east of Leicester Thorpebury.

Mrs Sarah Grey (c/o Agent: Homescape Architecture Ltd) - Conversion of existing dwelling into 3 self-contained flats - at 26 Wharncliffe Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 1SN. I had to ask my housemate Calvin to leave because he kept breaking the washing machine.

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EAST MIDLANDS-BASED contractor AR Demolition has announced significant investment in new vehicles and maintenance premises.

The business, recently taken into new shared ownership, has invested more than £2.6 million in new plant and HGV fleet additions, alongside new facilities at its home in Carlton near Market Bosworth, Leicestershire.

The expanded premises will be used for plant and vehicle workshop, fabrication and engineering, as well as welfare for the 12 staff based at the new facilities.

They will also be the basis for AR’s haulage activities, and will be managed by Alex Murrell, the company’s plant and logistics manager.

AR has also created a new concept in the demolition sector with the purchase of their KMC600P-7 excavator along with crane technology – uniquely adding three quick release arms is a UK first which reduces downtime on site and provides greater efficiency for client projects requiring a 34m high reach machine.

Also covered by the investment are three further new demolition excavators and the addition of new HGVs and smaller vehicles to AR’s current fleet.

L-R: Richard Dolman, Matt Munro and Mike Henderson of AR Demolition

The investment brings AR’s total ownership to over 50 vehicles – a variety of LGV, HGV, plant and cars.

The company plans to switch its diesel vehicles to low carbon fuel in the early part of next year and is currently researching the costs and practicalities of using Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil. The rest of the fleet already consists of hybrid and electric vehicles, as AR bids to set an example as a sustainable demolition contractor.

Mr Henderson said: “We’re in this for the long haul and the investment in our new machinery, vehicles and facilities demonstrates the belief we have in our business and values.”

Founded in 2007, AR is now under joint ownership by new Managing Director Mike Henderson and finance director Matt Munro, alongside CEO Richard Dolman.

Mr Henderson, who joined the senior management team in late 2016, said: “We are pleased that this latest stage of the development of our company is complete, and the foundations are all in place for our future.

“For the benefit of our own business but also the demolition industry as a whole, AR is determined to pioneer standards for safety, staff welfare, sustainability and innovation.

“Over several years to shape and offer our clients true enabling solutions, we have innovated with technology, engineering and demolition techniques as can be seen in our latest investment in our high-reach demolition excavator with quick release arms and attachments, a first for the industry in Britain. These solutions themselves require good maintenance to ensure they remain effective and efficient.

“Our new premises will help us ensure that standards remain high, both in how we do our work and in how we look after our staff.”

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S&P Global / CIPS UK Construction PMI®

Slowest new order growth so far in 2022 as rising costs and economic uncertainty hit demand Emma Crowe (c/o Agent: Extension Drawing Services) - Erection of replacement community hall following demolition of existing building (Reserved matters) - at Parish Council Hall, Main Street, Woodhouse Eaves, Leics.

LE12 8RZ.

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Mr T Knapp (c/o Agent: George Burton, GB a&e Ltd, The Shambles, 27 Brookside, Stretton on Dunsmore, Rugby CV23 9NH) – Proposed construction of 2 detached two-storey dwellings with vehicular access and parking – at land rear of 125-131 Lutterworth Road, Burbage, Leics.

Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Samuel Lake, Turley, 9 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2BJ) – Erection of 3 units including ancillary offices and welfare facilities, earthworks, internal access roads and paths, service yards, vehicular and cycle parking, gatehouse, utilities and energy infrastructure and landscaping – at land east of Hinckley Island Hotel, Watling Street, Burbage, Hinckley, Leics.

LE10 3JA. FP McCann (c/o Agent: Joe Jessup, Heatons, The Arc, 6 Mallard Way, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8GX) – Erection of a roof tile manufacturing facility – at FPMcCann, Brascote Lane, Cadeby, Nuneaton, Warks.

CV13 0BB. A R Cartwright Ltd (c/o Agent: Mrs Eleanor Overton, Pegasus Group, 4 The Courtyard, Lockington, Derby DE74 2SL) – Hybrid application for the residential development of 9 dwellings to include: FULL application for erection of 3 dwellings with access, parking and landscaping; OUTLINE application for the erection of 6 dwellings – at Oddfellows Arms, 25 Main Street, Higham on the Hill, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 6AH. Mr A Barot (c/o Agent: Ryan Bayliss, Neptune Architectural, Suite 20-24 The White Horse, 93 Lichfield Street, Tamworth B79 7QF) Construction of new two-storey hotel block to rear of existing hotel, consisting of an additional 32 rooms with associated parking area – at 291 Watling Street, Nuneaton, Warks. CV11 6BQ.

UK construction companies reported another strong rise in business activity during April, but the speed of recovery lost momentum amid weaker new order gains. Survey respondents noted that higher costs and worries about the economic outlook had started to act as a brake on demand.

Signs of a slowdown in client spending contributed to another drop in growth expectations, with the degree of optimism about future workloads the lowest since September 2020.

At 58.2 in April, down from 59.1 in March, the headline S&P Global / CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI®) – which measures month-on-month changes in total industry activity – signalled the weakest rate of output growth since January. The index has nonetheless posted above the crucial 50.0 no-change mark in each month since February 2021.

Of the three main construction segments monitored by the survey, the fastest-growing remained commercial work (index at 60.5), followed by civil engineering (56.2).

Construction firms cited pent up demand for commercial projects and spending related to COVID-19 recovery plans. Meanwhile, major infrastructure schemes such as HS2 were reported as factors helping to boost civil engineering activity.

Residential work remained the worst-performing sub-sector in April and saw the greatest loss of momentum (53.8 vs. 54.9 in March).

The near-term outlook for construction activity deteriorated in April as total new order volumes

expanded at the slowest rate for four months. Escalating raw material prices and, in some cases, hesitancy due to higher borrowing costs and geopolitical uncertainty were reported as headwinds to demand.

While tender opportunities diminished in April, the need to deliver forthcoming projects and rebuild business capacity contributed to another round of job creation in April.

Moreover, the rate of employment growth hit a three-month high.

A strong pipeline of construction projects and efforts to boost stocks where possible resulted in a steep rise in purchasing activity. Higher levels of input buying have been recorded in each month since June 2020.

Suppliers once again struggled to keep up with demand for construction products and materials. Around 45% of the survey panel reported longer lead times, while only 2% noted an improvement. The resulting index measuring suppliers’ delivery times across the construction sector signalled a sharper downturn in performance than in the previous month.

Supply chain delays were attributed to shortages of staff, materials and transport, with these difficulties often exacerbated by delays at ports and the war in Ukraine.

Higher prices paid for energy, fuel and raw materials led to a steep increase in average cost burdens during April.

Looking ahead, the percentage of construction companies forecasting an upturn in business activity during the next 12 months (43%) continued to surpass those expecting a fall (12%). The gap narrowed again in April, however, and as a result the Future Activity Index dropped to a 19-month low.

Construction companies cited risk aversion among clients and persistently high inflation due to energy price rises.

There were also concerns about squeezed household incomes and rising borrowing costs.

Tim Moore, Economics Director at S&P Global, which compiles the survey said: “The construction sector is moving towards a more subdued recovery phase as sharply rising energy and raw material costs hit client budgets. House building saw the greatest loss of momentum in April, with the latest expansion in activity the weakest since September 2021.

Commercial and civil engineering work were the most resilient segments, supported by COVID-19 recovery spending and major infrastructure projects respectively.

“Construction companies have built up strong order books since the reopening of the UK economy, which led to another round of rising employment in April and these project starts should keep the sector in expansion mode during the remainder of the second quarter.

“However, tender opportunities were less plentiful in April as rising inflation and higher borrowing costs started to bite. Consequently, Survey respondents also noted longer-term growth projections that the removal of red diesel have slumped from January’s peak, subsidies had pushed up costs. with business optimism now the The overall rate of purchasing price weakest since September 2020.” inflation accelerated to its fastest FOR SALE since September 2021.

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Builders’ Problems SOLVED Lumb (c/o Agent: Andrew Moore Architectural Services, 2 Netherley Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0RF) – Proposed construction of 4 semi-detached bungalows and one detached bungalow with associated parking and amenity space – at Bethel and Bethesda Residential Home, Equity Road East, Earl Shilton, Leics. LE9 7FY. Messrs. D Jinks, A Cooper & D Cave (c/o Agent: Mr S Raju, R3Design Developments Ltd, The Glasshouse, 9 Hallam Close, Littlethorpe, Leics. LE19 2LA) - Erection of 6 dwellings and associated access (Renewal) – at land adjacent to 19 Newbold Road, Barlestone, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 0DZ Leicester Diocesan Board of Finance (c/o Agent: Edward Higgins, Andrew Granger, 4446 Forest Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3NP) Change of use of agricultural buildings to 2 dwelling houses with associated amenity space – at Glebe Farm Barn, Orton Lane, Sheepy Magna, Atherstone, Warks. CV9 3NJ. Dr Raghu Ramaiah (c/o Agent: Paul Bukin, Bukin Lett Architecture and Bailey English Studio, Unit 2, 74 Rugby Road, Hinckley, Leics.

LE10 0QD) – Conversion of existing bank building to provide 2 individual units consisting of new bar/café/live music venue with on the first floor a new entertainment space with bar and kitchen – at 5 Market Place, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1NH. Mr Mick Poole (c/o Agent: Mr Lee Ward, Hayward Architects Ltd, 19 Station Road, Hinckley, Leics.

LE10 1AW) – Proposed two storey industrial building with associated parking – at MP Engineering UK Ltd, 2 Maizefield, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1YF.

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Problem:

We supplied and fitted a floating laminate floor to the ground floor of a client’s house.

After about 2 months of completing the job, the customer sent an email saying that the floor surface had digs in the surface, and attached a couple of photos. The customer has questioned the laminate’s quality.

When the customer initially approach us, he handed over a sample of the laminate that he wanted to have. Although the sample was from a particular manufacture, I asked the customer if we could use another manufacture if we could match the colour and quality of the sample, which he said yes.

The floor that has been installed was a floor with an AC4 quality rating which is heavy domestic use and comes with a 15 year manufacturers guarantee.

The customer’s problem is purely with the product, not the installation.

Can I therefore just tell the customer to talk directly to the manufacture and leave me out of the loop?

Response:

In a nutshell, no! Your contract with the customer is for your to supply and install the laminate floor, hence, the customer has a cause of action against you (if of course the floor turns out to be defective).

Of course the 15 year manufacturers guarantee is helpful for the customer (providing the manufacture remains in business for the duration of the guarantee / the guarantee is underwritten), although you also have a cause of action against the manufacturer (who I assume you purchased the floor directly from), regardless of a guarantee, providing the product is defective.

It would be a different scenario if your customer had actually stated that he wanted you to obtain the floor specifically from the manufacturer, which means that you did not have any input on who the manufacturer was, thus the risk for selection would have passed to the customer, as you had no control.

I therefore suggest that, providing the floor does turn out to be defective, you remain firmly in the loop, and don’t walk away from the situation: in fact, if the floor does need to be replaced, then you look at charging the manufacture for the removal of the old floor and the installation of the new replacement floor. © Michael Gerard 2022 The advice provided is intended to be of a general guide only and should not be viewed as providing a definitive legal analysis.

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

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Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Sophie Trouth, Pegasus Group, 4 The Courtyard, Church Street, Lockington, Derby DE74 2SL) – Outline application for the erection of up to 475 dwellings including public open space, land reseved for a primary school, together with future expansion land, drainage and landscaping – at land north of A47 Normandy Way and east of Stoke Road, Hinckley, Leics.

Mr Wynne (c/o Agent: Mr Sam Harrison, Ian Pick Associates Ltd, Station Farm Offices, Wansford Road, Nafferton, Driffield, YO25 8NJ) - |Grain drying and storage buildings, and relocation and extension of existing general purpose agricultural building – at Townsend Farm, Bosworth Road, Sutton Cheney, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 0AH. William Moore (c/o: Lodge Farm, Merrylees Road, Botcheston, Leics. LE9 9FF) – Proposed erection of agricultural storage building – at Lindridge Fields House, Lindridge Lane, Desford, Leicester LE9 9FD.

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Brudenell Estate (c/o Agent: Brian Mullin, Marrons Planning, 2 Colton Square, Leicester LE1 1QH) – Notification to determine if Prior Approval is required for the proposed change of use of an agricultural building to 2 larger dwellinghouses and 3 smaller dwellinghouses – at Manor House Farm, Main Street, Cranoe, Leics. LE16 7SW. Brudenell Estate (c/o Agent: Brian Mullin, Marrons Planning, 2 Colton Square, Leicester LE1 1QH) – Notification to determine if Prior Approval is required for the proposed change of use of an agricultural building to 4 smaller dwellinghouses – at The Grange, Main Street, Cranoe, Leics. LE16 7SW. Mr I Crane (c/o Agent: Heston Dalton, Sworders, The Gatehouse, Hadham Hall, Little Hadham, Ware SG11 2EB) – Notification to determine if Prior Approval is required for the proposed change of use of an agricultural building to one smaller dwellinghouse and 3 larger dwellinghouses – at Astley Grange Farm, Back Lane, East Langton, Leics.

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SHOULER & SON are offering for sale a development opportunity at 31 Sandy Lane, Melton Mowbray, Leics.

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LEICESTERSHIRE-based development technical consultants, M-EC, has worked alongside Leicester Riders, HSSP Architects and selected contractor, C3 Construction, to secure planning for a 1,200 metre squared extension at Morningside Arena.

Home to the Leicester Riders basketball squad, the Morningside Arena is the largest indoor venue in the city, with a capacity for up to 3,000 people. It stages many national and international sporting and cultural events and acts as a community sports arena.

The extension will increase the Arena’s basketball capacity from three courts to five. By adding two outdoor courts and an exhibition hall, it will create the largest basketball facility in the country in a bid to become the home of UK basketball. Match-day, outdoor catering facilities were also included in the plans, further enhancing the basketball fans’ experience.

Tim Rose, director at M-EC, said: “We were pleased to be instructed on this local project, working alongside the wider project team.

The team included HSSP Architects, with whom we have a good working relationship, having worked together on a number of previous projects.”

Work gets underway to build over 1,500 Burton homes

THE START of work on 400 affordable homes at Dracan Village, Burton-on-Trent, has been marked by a ground-breaking ceremony that saw Countryside, the mixed-tenure developer, welcoming partners to the former power station site in Drakelow Park.

Countryside is working with Midland Heart, the housing association, to provide over 400 affordable properties, as well as Sigma Capital Group plc, one of the leading providers in the build-to-rent market, to bring a completely mixedtenure offer to the 1,500-home development in Burton-on-Trent.

All the homes will be closed panel homes built off-site at one of Countryside’s modular factories.

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Interesting lots at the next Kal Sangra Shonki Brothers auction Miss Lois Tierney (c/o Agent: Iain Garnell, Perfect Planning Architectural Services Ltd, 1F Rugby House, Hinckley Road, Sapcote, Leics. LE9 4FU) – Notification to determine if Prior Approval is required for the proposed change of use of an agricultural building to 2 dwellinghouses – at land at Hall Farm, Back Lane, Leire, Leics.

Monte Bello Developments Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr Ryan Gettings, The Old Telephone Exchange, Albert Street, Rugby, Warks. CV21 2SA) – Erection of 3 dwellings including alterations to highway access and formation of new highway access – at Monte Bello, North Road, South Kilworth, Leics. LE17 6DR. Mr R Morris (c/o Agent: Mr Chris Green, Andrew Granger & Co, Phoenix House, 52 High Street, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7AF) – Notification to determine if Prior Approval is required for the proposed change of use of an agricultural building to 5 dwellinghouses – at Cooper Contemporary Designs Ltd, Main Street, Shangton, Leics.

LE8 0PG. Mr & Mrs D Milburn (c/o Agent: Timothy Bale, JED Design, 23 Harborough Road, Desborough NN14 2QX) – Change of use of existing Chapel/School House to form 2 new dwellings – at Baptist Chapel Hall & School House, Chapel Lane, Walton, Leics.

Mr Tim Ward (c/o Agent: John Wigley, 19 Linwal Avenue, Houghton on the Hill, Leics.

LE7 9HD) – Erection of 4 selfcontained flats (contained within an extension to the existing dwellings) – at 62 & 62A Telford Way, Thurnby, Leicester LE5 2LX. Kibworth Beauchamp Parish Council (c/o Agent: David O’Neil, Nortoft Planning, Nortoft Cottage, Guilsborough, Northants. NN6 8QB) – Building renovations and extensions to the current Kibworth Grammar School Hall to create a Kibworth Community Hub – at Old Grammar School Hall, School Road, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leics. LE8 0JE. Sentenced to 15 years in prison, an 80-year-old man told the judge: ‘I’ll never live that long.’

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DEVELOPERS and property investers will be interested in the following lots being offered for sale at the next Kal Sangra Shonki Brothers auction on 15th June 2022: LOT 8: 9 Gainsford Road, Hine Park, Humberstone, Leicester LE5 0BU. Part of a Grade II Listed building with consent for a two-bed bungalow. The property is located in the Hine Park development off Ardleigh Road.

Guide Price: £700,000-£725,000 This auction will be conducted behind closed doors.

Buyers will be able to view the auction in real time and have the option to bid online, by telephone or by proxy on Wednesday 15th June 2022 – 2.30 start time.

Guide Price: £130,000-£150,000 LOT 11: 11 Canning Place, Leicester LE1 3ER.

spaces, electric heating and double glazing.

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Current rental income: £106,980 pax. Guide Price: £1.5m-£1.6m.

LOT 22: 1-4 Portland Towers, South Knighton, Leicester LE2 2PG.

A large extended former factory/ warehouse with three storeys plus basement totalling approx.

47,454 sq.feet on a site of 0.692 acres. The property has parking for 10-12 vehicles, 3-phase electric supply, full sprinkler installation and gas-fired warm air blower heaters. A pre-planning application has been submitted for residential conversion to 64 flats. Guide Price: £2.4m-£2.5m LOT 12: 4 Ormen Green, Leicester LE3 6NS. A semidetached property on a large corner plot with two bedrooms and a garage. The property requires complete modernisation.

Guide Price: £140,000-£150,000 LOT 13: Apartments 7-12, St George’s Mill, 11 Humberstone Road, Leicester LE5 3GW.

A large three-storey period property built in 1886 and converted into 5 self-contained flats. The flats are separately serviced and have emergency lighting, fire alarm system and smoke detectors. To the rear there is a large garden. Planning has been granted for a sixth flat on the ground floor.

Current rental income: £32,100 pax.

Estimated rental value: £45,000 pax.

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LEICESTERSHIRE DRIVER SCOOPS THIRD PLACE AT NATIONAL VAN DRIVER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION Melton Borough

Mr Neil Thacker (c/o: 35 Ringwood Road, Bingham, Nottingham NG13 8SZ) – Construction of one industrial building divided into 2 units – at Plot UP02, Upper Enterprise Road, Old Dalby, Leics.

Dalby Land & Property Ltd (c/o Agent: Richard Cooper, HSSP Architects Ltd, Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PB) – Proposed industrial unit, yard and parking area on vacant serviced development plot – at Plot UP03, Upper Enterprise Road, Old Dalby, Leics.

Mr Greg Towne (c/o Agent: Richard Cooper, HSSP Architects Ltd, Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PB) – Demolition of unit 23 and construction of 2 new flexible use industrial units – at The Old Armoury, Crown Business Park, Station Road, Old Dalby, Leics. LE14 3NE.

Rutland County

Mr Steve Barson (c/o: 1 Lands End Way, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6RB) – Proposed demolition of factory unit on the southern border of the Burley Appliances site – at 1 Lands End Way, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6RB. Mr Chris Milne (c/o Agent: Philip Rawle, PDR Planning Limited, Sansome Lodge, 4 Sansome Walk, Worcester WR1 1LH) – Residential development of 18 houses with associated works – at land south of Melton Road, Whissendine, Leics.

De Merke Estates (c/o Agent: David Maher, Stantec, 26 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4AE) – Screening opinion for proposed residential development and associated community uses – at land west of Main Road, Barleythorpe, Rutland.

North West Leics.

Mrs Eilish Gardner (c/o: Bath Yard, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6BA) – Demolition of agricultural buildings and silos (prior notification) – at Hanging Hill Farm, Rawdon Road, Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 6DQ.

LEICESTERSHIRE driver Adam Fretter has been awarded third place at Logistics UK’s Van Driver of the Year 2022, following a tough competition day held at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre on 11 May 2022.

Mr Fretter, who works for Truline in Lutterworth, fought off tough competition to also win the risk assessment task. The competition was held alongside Logistics UK’s Future Logistics Conference and ITT Hub. The role of a van driver is varied and complex, and Logistics UK is proud to formally recognise the best of the best. Kevin Green, Marketing and Communications Director at Logistics UK comments: “Van drivers are the lifeblood of the UK’s economy, continuously servicing the needs of the nation via the delivery of goods and essential services. It is vital that as an industry we recognise and celebrate these unsung heroes, and these awards are the perfect opportunity to do just that.

“The role of a van driver requires a multitude of skills; drivers often have to navigate changing road spaces and time pressures while ensuring they demonstrate safe and efficient driving at all times.

“The challenges entrants have taken part in as part of our competition were designed to replicate some of the skills needed

Adam Fretter (left), Alex Tilley (centre), Paul Simonds (right) in industry, including ‘safe driving’ style, legislative knowledge, and safe and efficient manoeuvring, and we have been extremely impressed with the level of skill from this year’s entrants.

“All participants should be very proud of their achievements, and I’d like to extend my congratulations to our well-deserved finalists and winners.”

• Safe driving style, supported by Quartix: Paul Simonds • Economical driving, supported by WTW: Alex Tilley • Legislative knowledge, supported

by Lex Autolease: Paul Simonds • Manoeuvring, supported by Brigade Electronics: Paul Simonds • Pre-use defect checks, supported

by AA: Carl Lightbown Paul Simonds of G4S Cash • Risk assessment, supported by Solutions was crowned Logistics TVL: Adam Fretter UK’s Driver of the Year 2022, as well as Van Excellence Driver of the A presentation took place on the Year 2022 – a category supported day where winners were awarded

by Bott and open only to certified their prizes, which included a operators of the business group’s holiday voucher, a Red Letter Day Van Excellence Scheme. Alex Tilley voucher and Amazon vouchers. The of Moy Park was awarded second 11 shortlisted individuals included place. Additional awards were also those from Moy Park, G4S Cash OPENINGSolutions, DOORS SINCE 1843 presented to winners of particular Wayfair, Greencore and skills tasks: Chamberlain Doors.

Residential development opportunity in Burbage LOVEITTS Commercial are offering for sale an original farmhouse with associated farm buildings now with planning consent for redevelopment to form an exclusive enclave of 5 detached homes.

The property – at The Outwoods, Off Burbage Road, Burbage, Leics. LE10 2UD – is being offered for sale by informal tender with offers required by 12 noon on Friday 23rd June 2022.

Offers in excess of £650,000 are being sought. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Loveitts on 024 7622 8111 (Option 2) or email: commercial@loveitts.co.uk

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Development site in Wymondham: £950k Mr James Hardwick (c/o Agent: Jim Malkin, JMI Planning, 62 Carter Street, Uttoxeter, Staffs. ST14 8EU) – Erection of 3 dwellings with vehicular access and offstreet parking (Reserved matters) – at 2 Newton Road, Heather, Coalville, Leics. LE67 2RD. Mrs Aimee Cocking (c/o: 207 Wilson House, Leicester Road, Ibstock, Leics. LE67 6HP) – Erection of 72 dwellings with associated works (Reserved matters) – at Phase 5, land to the north of Grange Road, Lower Bardon, Hugglescote, Leics.

Nottingham Aggregates (c/o Agent: James Clark, Pegasus Planning Group, 4 The Courtyard, Church Street, Lockington, Derby DE74 2SL) – Change of use of land to HGV depot with ancillary HGV driver welfare facilities – at land north of Tamworth Road, Sawley, Notts. NG10 3AE. Mr & Mrs J Nash (c/o Agent: Mrs Kay Carpenter, KC Planning & Development, 1 Greenfields, Waterfellows Lane, Linton, Swadlincote, Derby DE12 6PF) – Erection of 2 dwellings and detached double garage with home office above – at 16 Babelake Street, Packington, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics.

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PRICE GUIDE £950,000 ANDREW GRANGER & Co are offering for sale a development site on land to the west of Chapel Lane, Wymondham, Leics. LE14 2AA. The site has detailed planning consent (ref: 20/00444/FUL) for conversion of the two disused chapels and erection of 5 new dwellings.

Price Guide: £950,000. For more information, or to book a viewing, contact David Woodfield at Andrew Granger & Co on 01509 235534 or email: david.woodfield@andrewgranger.co.uk

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Mr Perry (c/o Agent: Lance Wiggins, Lion Planning, 14 Woodhouse Road, Quorn, Loughborough, Leics. LE12 8ED) – Erection of 15 dwellings with associated vehicular access, parking, landscaping and drainage, including demolition of No.43 New Street – at land to the rear of 43 New Street, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4GT. Paul Kirner’s Theatre Organ Collection (c/o Agent: Mr Sam Spencer, Hayward Architects Ltd, 19 Station Road, Hinckley, Leics.

LE10 1AW) – Change of use and first floor side extensions with associated alterations to create 4 residential flats – at 128 Sapcote Road, Sapcote, Leics.

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SCHOOLS NEED solutions that are easy and affordable, leading to many looking for creative ways to provide more room.

School space experts Canopies UK have found that schools are tackling their overcrowding problems and boosting children’s well-being with an outdoor canopy – a fast and practical way to make more sheltered space.

A 2021 study conducted by the Labour Party showed that the number of primary school pupils in class sizes of 31 or more has increased by nearly 20,000 in five years. One in eight primary school pupils is now in a ‘supersize’ classroom of 31+.

Growing class sizes cause a host of issues in schools, from staffing to budget challenges. One key problem is physical space. Primary schools must find space to cater for students during lessons, playtimes and breaktimes, in all weather.

Oadby & Wigston

Dr A Govani (c/o Agent: Mr S Ibrahim, SI Designs, 65 Greenacre Drive, Leicester LE5 6TE) – Proposed single storey side and rear extension to existing surgery – 64 Manor Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 2SA.

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Primary schools ease overcrowding with outdoor classrooms and canopies

LEICESTERSHIRE U13s Girls Rugby County Cup Champions travelled to Somerset to take part in the Leicester Tigers Challenge.

Melton Mowbray Vixens rounded off an excellent season by bringing home the third place trophy.

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One solution to overcrowded classrooms is to take learning outside. Many schools are noting a positive connection between outdoor learning and play, and wellbeing in primary school children.

As a result of spending time outside, children are more likely to have improved focus and concentration during their indoor lessons. But, outdoor lessons or play can be hampered by poor weather, so schools need practical and accommodating space to make sure children are getting the most out of their learning.

Schools need to expand in a versatile way, and many have found that outdoor canopies offer the additional space they need.

Canopies can be used for many purposes – including as covered, year-round play areas or outdoor classrooms.

Some canopies can even be fully enclosed and fitted with lighting, heating and electrics, meaning they can be used as additional interior space all year round.

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Leicestershire Building Control Partnership launches A NEW agreement bringing together six council’s Building Control teams into one service has started.

Earlier this year Blaby District Council, Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, Melton Borough Council, Harborough District Council, Oadby and Wigston Borough Council and Rutland County Council agreed to merge their Building Control Services to form the Leicestershire Building Control Partnership (LBCP).

Strengthening the Building Control offer across the county, the new service’s surveying team have a vast wealth of local knowledge and more than 100 years of experience, with some having worked on projects that have been entered into and won national recognition at the Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Awards.

A new website has been launched for both trade and the public to book their inspections, including helpful information on each stage of the process for those new to Building Control.

Covering the majority of Leicestershire, LBCP are able to have someone on hand to help with client’s projects, whether it’s a simple house extension, a brand new housing development or more complex commercial works.

Leicestershire Building Control Partnership will pride itself on continuing the first-class customer focussed and responsive service offered by Councils before the new agreement began, including same-day site inspections if booked before 10am.

Service development and improvements for the customer will be at the heart of LBCP’s operations. This includes maintaining the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency call out service when responding to either dangerous buildings, or aiding the emergency services during major incidents within the district.

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East Midlands business confidence slumps to lowest in UK BUSINESS CONFIDENCE in the East Midlands fell six points during April to 16%, the lowest of any UK region or nation, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.

Companies in the region reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down 11 points at 19%. When taken alongside their optimism in the economy, down one point to 13%, this gives a headline confidence reading of 16%.

Despite the fall in confidence, East Midlands businesses flagged a range of growth opportunities for the next six months, including evolving their offering with new products or services (38%), investing in their teams (32%) and making the most of new technology (23%).

The Business Barometer, which questions 1,200 businesses monthly, provides early signals about UK economic trends both regionally and nationwide.

A net balance of 19% of businesses in the region expect to increase staff levels over the next year, up six points on last month.

Overall UK business confidence remained unchanged during April, at 33%. Firms’ outlook on their future trading prospects rose five points to 39%, but their optimism in the economy dipped slightly on March (down from 32% to 26%). The net balance of businesses planning to create new jobs also decreased by six points to 26%.

Every UK region and nation reported positive confidence readings in April.

Wales (up 25 points to 20%), the South East (up 19 points to 30%) and the West Midlands (up 10 points to 42%) reported the largest increases monthon-month, with the West Midlands now the most optimistic region overall.

Dave Atkinson, (pictured) regional director for the East Midlands at Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, said: “While it is disappointing to see this fall in confidence, it certainly isn’t all doom and gloom.

There is still a positive reading overall, with many firms seeing opportunities to grow or expand their teams this year.

“There are exciting plans afoot in the region too, including a new ‘Gigafactory’ in Leicester that will potentially kick off next year, which will no doubt bring a boost to businesses across the supply chain. We’ll be sure to play our part in helping firms to navigate the current challenges they are facing so they can continue to target growth in future.”

From a sector perspective, manufacturing confidence increased by eight points to 43%, erasing part of the 19-point decline in March, helped by somewhat stronger trading prospects.

Retail and services confidence, however, were little changed on the month and is weaker than at the start of the year, with businesses increasingly concerned about the outlook for the wider economy. Retail confidence edged up one point to 29%, while services confidence was unchanged at 32%. Construction confidence fell for a second month to 33%, but is still on a par with the all-sector average.

Hann-Ju Ho, senior economist, Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, said: “April’s data is mixed and follows the significant decline in business confidence in March after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Although firms reported a partial recovery in their trading prospects, optimism for the wider economy declined for a second successive month.

“Positives remain as overall confidence is above the long-term average, but it is still expected that growth will moderate over the coming months and many businesses will remain cautious as they face into these headwinds.”

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YMD Boon opens new Lincoln office as part of business growth

Mr G Cossu (c/o Agent: David Ives, AMLI Design, Kenvale House, 241 Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicester LE4 4DJ) – Two new replacement buildings for car repair business – at Railway Letout, 10 Station Road, Narborough, Leics. LE19 2HR. Mr K Smith (c/o Agent: Kenny Leadbeater, Hone Architecture Ltd, 10 Pope Crescent, Enderby, Leicester LE19 4QT) – Construction of 3 industrial units – at Ace Transport, Blaby Industrial Park, Winchester Avenue, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4GZ. Mr Ian Smith (c/o Agent: Mr Chris Webster, Stephen George & Partners, Waterfront House, 2a Smith Way, Enderby, Leicester LE19 1SX) – Erection of industrial/ warehouse building with ancillary offices, new access, associated parking, landscaping and retaining walls – at Plot 20 Optimus Point, Land off Optimus Way, Glenfield, Leics.

Mr Mark Lovatt (c/o Agent: Andy Dodd Farm Consultancy, Whiteavon Consultancy, Whitelands Cottage, Days Lane, Kington Langley, Chippenham, Wilts. SN15 5PD) – Extension to agricultural building (for the housing and milking of cows and additional storage – at Oak Lodge Farm, Broughton Road, Stoney Stanton, Leics. LE9 4JA.

Rugby Borough

Mr O’Neill (c/o Agent: Rebecca Walker, Chapman Design LLP, Lelleford House, Coventry Road, Rugby CV23 9DT) – Change of use of existing storage outbuilding to 2 flats – at 14 Wells Street, Rugby, Warks. CV21 3JB. Persimmon Homes (c/o Agent: Miss Kathryn Paterson, Persimmon Homes, Tameside Drive, Birmingham B35 7AG) – Erection of up to 225 dwellings, extension of the extension attenuation pond, associated access, open space, landscaping and infrastructure – at land off Chervil Way, Long Hassocks, Rugby, Warks.

North Northants.

Mrs Emily Brown (c/o: Emily Brown Architectural, 43a West Street, Kings Cliffe, Peterborough PE8 6XB) – Proposed pair of semidetached dwellings – at land adjacent to 43 West Street, Kings Cliffe, Northants. PE8 6XB.

ARCHITECTS and construction consultants, YMD Boon, have opened a new, larger office in Lincoln as part of growth plans to expand its business further across the Midlands.

In the past 18 months, the company has expanded into new sectors, broadened its clientbase and increased its employee headcount by approximately 35%.

With offices in Market Harborough and Nottingham, the expanding firm will be replicating the success it has had in these areas with a new focus on Lincolnshire and surrounding regions.

SHARI SETAYESH, director, said: “YMD Boon have established relationships with many clients in Lincolnshire, including Boston College, Boston Borough Council and several local schools, so a natural step for us was to open a larger premises here for our growing team.”

JONATHAN WARREN, director, also said: “We are excited at the prospect of working with more organisations in and around Lincolnshire.

The move to larger office space strengthens our capabilities within Lincolnshire at a time when the region is booming.”

Blaby District

Landfill concerns see 165-home proposal refused BLABY COUNCILLORS have refused plans for 165 homes in Glen Parva after developers failed to show how plans could accommodate potential landfill gas mitigation measures.

An application to build 165 homes on land off Cork Lane, Glen Parva was given outline approval in 2016. A Reserved Matters application was received by the Council in 2019 which sought approval for the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of the development.

In this application, the developers changed the originally agreed approach to contamination in the outline planning application.

The new approach would see the source of the contamination left in place, with the dwellings and their associated infrastructure designed in a way that protects them from the contamination below.

Concerns were raised for the safety of the surrounding neighbours and the future occupiers of the site.

Following the appointment of an independent landfill gas consultant to analyse the information provided, five years of additional data gathering was recommended to inform what gas mitigation would be required.

The independent report also concluded the site’s layout could not be approved until these mitigation measures were known.

Whilst the rest of the application is deemed acceptable, Blaby District Council’s Planning Officers recommended the application for refusal as these issues were “…not outweighed by the material considerations in favour of approving the scheme, including the delivery of 165 dwellings…and the economic benefits of the construction process and occupation of the dwellings”.

The application was refused by members of Blaby District Council’s Planning Committee at its meeting on Thursday 19 May. The refusal of this Reserved Matters application also means that the original Outline planning permission has now expired unless the applicant chooses to appeal or legally challenge the Council’s decision.

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Nationwide House Price Index for April 2022

House price growth slows in April but remains in double digits • Annual UK house price growth slowed modestly to 12.1% in April, down from 14.3% in March • Prices up 0.3% month-on-month after taking account of seasonal effects • Poll reveals 38% actively moving or considering move

Commenting on the figures, Robert Gardner, Nationwide’s Chief Economist, said: “Annual house price growth slowed modestly to 12.1% in April, down from 14.3% in March – nevertheless, this is the 11th time in the past 12 months that the annual growth rate has been in double digits.

Prices rose by 0.3% month-on-month, after taking account of seasonal effects – the ninth successive monthly increase, though this is the smallest monthly gain since September last year.

“Housing market activity has remained solid with mortgage approvals continuing to run above pre-Covid levels. Demand is being supported by robust labour market conditions, where employment growth has remained strong and the unemployment rate has fallen back to pre-pandemic lows.

With the stock of homes on the market still low, this has translated into continued upward pressure on house prices.

“Nevertheless, it is surprising that conditions have remained so buoyant, given mounting pressure on household budgets which has severely dented consumer confidence. Indeed, consumers’ expectations of their own personal finances over the next twelve months has dropped to levels last seen during the depths of the global financial crisis more than a decade ago. Moreover, housing affordability has deteriorated because house price growth has been outstripping income growth by a wide margin over the past two years, while more recently borrowing costs have increased (though they remain low by historic standards).

Why is activity so buoyant?

“This month, we conducted a survey of c3,000 consumers across the UK to better understand current market conditions. It was striking that 38% of respondents stated that they were either in the process of moving or considering a move. The proportion was particularly high in London, where almost half said they were moving or considering a move. But even in Wales, where the share was lowest, more than 25% were either moving or considering a move - very high, given that only c5% of the housing stock turns over in a typical year in the UK.

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52% of builders are not ready for changes to Building Regulations, warns FMB BUILDERS are in need of urgent clear guidance to help them understand changes to the building regulations coming into force in England, on 15th June, which aim to improve the energy efficiency of buildings.

In the most recent State of Trade Survey from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), a startling 52% of builders are not yet prepared or aware of the changes. The FMB is urging the Government to provide clear guidance to help make sure small builders are informed of the changes. These are complex changes for small, time poor, builders to take on, especially without good communication from Government.

Prices are really impacting bottom lines with 98% of builders having had material costs increase and 83% passing on these costs to customers. Material shortages and a lack of skills still plague the sector causing job delays for the majority of FMB members. 73% of builders have delayed jobs due a lack of materials and 55% are delaying work owing to a lack of skilled labour.

The FMB State of Trade Survey, which is released quarterly, is the only survey of its kind to track the experience of small to mediumsized (SME) construction firms in the UK. The latest survey for Q1 2022 found:

Building Regulations • 52% of small, local builders in England are either not prepared for or not aware of building regulation changes that are coming into force in June, with the aim of improving the energy efficiency of buildings.

They are interim measures ahead of the Future Homes and Building Standards set for 2025.

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Market Conditions

“The proportion of people considering a move was highest amongst private renters (at 45%) but was also elevated amongst those living with family (44%) and those owning their own home (30% of those owning their property outright and 42% of those owning with a mortgage). Interestingly, despite mounting pressure on household finances, the share of people moving or considering a move was higher than during the height of the pandemic in April last year across all tenure types.

• 73% of small builders have delayed jobs because of a lack of materials.

“For most movers and potential movers, the majority of those surveyed are looking to trade up – the exception being amongst those aged 55 and above, where nearly 40% are looking to move to a smaller property compared to just 7% looking to move to a larger property.

Where next for the housing market?

“We continue to expect the housing market to slow in the quarters ahead. The squeeze on household incomes is set to intensify with inflation expected to rise further, perhaps reaching double digits in the quarters ahead if global energy prices remain high. Moreover, assuming that labour market conditions remain strong, the Bank of England is likely to raise interest rates further, which will also exert a drag on the market if this feeds through to mortgage rates.”

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• 55% of FMB members have delayed jobs due to a lack of skilled tradespeople.

• Industrial and commercial projects suffering with only a 4% reported increase in workload and members reporting no increase in enquiries.

Skills • 45% of builders are struggling to hire carpenters/joiners, up 2% on last quarter.

• 40% of FMB members are finding it difficult to hire bricklayers, down 1% on last quarter.

Prices • Nearly all FMB members (98%) reported an increase in material costs in Q1 2022.

• 95% of respondents expect material costs to increase in Q2 2022.

• 83% of builders have put up their prices for work, up from 74% in Q4 2021.

Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “The FMB’s State of Trade Survey highlights just how underprepared the building industry is for regulatory changes coming into force in June. Builders can’t be blamed for this situation given the poor communication and engagement coming from Government. The Government need to help address this issue by providing clear guidance to help builders understand what is expected of them.”

Berry continued: “The survey also shows that availability of materials and skills shortages are not going away. These issues, coupled with crippling price rises, are causing real problems for the building industry. Delays and increases in prices will put off consumers, who are already reluctant to commission new work as their own costs spiral.”

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

Russell Wright (Rushden) Ltd (c/o Agent: Jon Sidey, Sidey Design Architecture, 10 Market Square, Higham Ferrers, Northants. NN10 8BT) – Single storey extension and part change of use of ground floor and conversion of first floor to create 2 dwellings, including demolition of former outbuilding – at 126 High Street, Rushden, Northants. NN10 0PD. Mr Lamkaj (c/o Agent: Mr Dipesh Surti, Plan My Property, 5 Carlton Close, Newport Pagnell, Bucks.

MK16 9AX) – Change of use from Gymnasium to residential and replacement roof to create 5 onebed residential apartments – at 38 Little Street, Rushden, Northants. NN10 0LS. Mr Abazi (c/o Agent: Mr Dipesh Surti, Plan My Property, 5 Carlton Close, Newport Pagnell, Bucks.

MK16 9AX) – Single storey rear extension and conversion of three-bed dwelling into 2 one-bed apartments – at 5 Grove Road, Rushden, Northants. NN10

Corby Borough

Mr A Di Fazio (c/o Agent: Richard Colson, CC Town Planning Ltd, Thistledown Barn, Holcot Lane, Sywell, Northampton) – Residential development of 14 dwellings – at land at Alberta Close, Corby NN18 9HU. 0JX.

South Derbyshire

Mrs Amanda Voss (c/o: Redrow House, Arundel Avenue, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2HJ) – Outline application for residential development for up to 50 dwellings – at land east of Eggington Road and north of Jacksons Lane, Etwall Common, Derby.

Work starts on new £7.7m Care Home Development in Hinckley CARE BUILD GROUP have broken ground on their first scheme, a new £7.7million (Development Cost), 67-bed care home in Hinckley due to open its doors in June 2023.

The 15-month project, built on behalf of care home operator Acacia Care, funded by Octopus Real Estate, is being built on the outskirts of Hinckley, creating a specialist care home split over three storeys.

Mr D Skillington (c/o Agent: Ms Rachael Walton, Vertical Edge Design, PO Box 11011, Newark, Notts. NG24 9QJ) – Erection of 2 residential dwellings including landscaping and access works – at land north of 18 Gladstone Avenue, Gotham, Notts.

LEADING regeneration specialist Compendium Living has appointed a new Managing Director, Bruce Lister, following the retirement of Dave Bullock.

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WORK STARTS: (L-R) Steve Day (Director, Care Build Group), Ashley Cooper (Director, Care Build Group), Ryan Day The project will see a (Contracts Manager, Wynbrook)

brand new later living facility created, which will include 67 en-suite bedrooms, office spaces, lounge areas, hairdressing amenities, a commercial kitchen, private dining areas and a pub. The home is specifically designed in accordance with dementia-friendly acoustics and appropriate for the complex needs of Acacia Care’s residents.

The building, designed by care sector local architects Raynor Davies, is being built to a certified BREEAM Excellent standard.

Care Build Group, founded by Ashley Cooper and Steve Day in 2019, both host an impressive portfolio of delivering Care Home and assisted living projects over the past 12 years in their respective companies, Wynbrook and Edward Cooper Young Chartered Surveyors. The group has a number of other sites in their control and is currently working on securing these deals and starting construction on these during 2022 and beyond.

Ashley Cooper, Director of Care Build Group, said: “We are delighted to have commenced on site for this exciting new build care home facility. It’s been a great team effort in procuring this bespoke ‘Turnkey’ home for our end user Client whilst still giving them the flexibility of being able to have full control of the design process – building the right home for their needs.

“This care home is the first of many in the Care Build Group portfolio – with other schemes set to commence this year and early into next. We are looking forward to handing over the keys to this scheme in spring next year.”

Rushcliffe Borough

Kane Tang (c/o Agent: Jamie King, KOR Architects LLP, 16 Commerce Square, Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1HS) – Creation of 7 flats including erection of threestorey side extension – at The Black Pearl, 42-44 Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6AP.

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Compendium Living, which is jointly owned by developer Lovell and housing association Riverside, has had Dave Bullock at the helm since 2005. Following Dave’s retirement at the end of March, the position has been filled by Bruce Lister, who has nearly 40 years of experience in the residential development and regeneration sectors.

Dave has worked in housing, development and regeneration for almost 40 years. Since establishing Compendium Living, he has steered the company through large-scale, long-term regeneration schemes in Stoke-on-Trent, Sandwell, Liverpool, Derby and Hull.

Bruce joins Compendium Living from Lovell Partnerships, where he was a Regional Regeneration Director in the north west. During his time at Lovell, he set up and managed a number of major regeneration projects, including the development of just under 2,000 new homes in Manchester and Wirral.

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

Door & Hardware Federation provides clarity on CSCS card scheme IN CLARIFYING how one can obtain a relevant CSCS card, and the steps required in order to do so, DHF (Door & Hardware Federation) has reiterated that the best and most appropriate CSCS card comes from the industry.

In 2019, the Tamworth-based trade association launched its CSCS-approved card partner scheme in collaboration with the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA). The DHF CSCS (Blue Skilled) card provision is for those who work with industrial doors, domestic garage doors, automated gates & traffic barriers and metal or timber doors, and although not a legislative requirement, CSCS cards are supported by the government and provide proof that individuals working on construction sites have the appropriate training and qualifications for the job that they are doing.

“DHF remains the only trade association offering this card for the industry and in order to obtain a Blue Skilled worker card, individuals also need the relevant NVQ for the industry they work in,” explains DHF’s Head of Commercial Operations, Patricia Sowsbery-Stevens.

“We are aware that there are some providers that will give an associated discipline card that is not specific to our industry. To Site Managers, we would say this: the best way to know that the person working on your site has the Blue Skilled worker card from the industry and for the industry is by their obtaining the NVQ level 2 in automated gates and door systems, the qualification that demonstrates their proficiency and that they have achieved the correct level of training.

“DHF continues to drive standards in ensuring that construction site workers are appropriately trained, and as such, created a joint venture, Entrance Systems Alliance (ESA), with the ADSA to offer the industry specific NVQ. In this way, we are playing our part in improving safety on UK construction sites.”

Derby Plot with Consent for a Five-Bedroom Detached House

BB& J Commercial are offering for sale a building plot with full consent (ref: 21/01600/FUL) for a contemporary three-storey five-bed detached dwelling.

The plot - at the rear of 638 Burton Road, Derby - is located off Elms Garden which is a shared private driveway.

For further information, or to apply for a CSCS card, please visit the DHF website: https:// www.dhfonline.org.uk/cscs-card. htm

The plot which extends to 489 sqm (0.128 acres) benefits from existing shared access and stands in a mature garden setting. It offers the opportunity to construct a highly individual property in a very popular location and within the catchment area of the renowned Littleover Community School.

To find out more information about gaining the industry specific NVQ, visit the ESA website https://www.esa.uk.com/

For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Mark Richardson at BB&J Commercial on 01332 292825 or email: m.richardson@bbandj.co.uk

Offers In Excess Of £345,000 are invited.

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Strong activity in the development land market HOWKINS & HARRISON’S development team have seen continued strong activity in the strategic development sector this year, with over 40 option or promotion deals in active negotiation and many other strategic sites in the pipeline.

Following on from two major site sales last year (one at Earls Court, Worcester for 965 houses and another at The Asps, Warwick for 900 houses), the team are dealing with a number of option exercises throughout the Midlands. They are also marketing the Barnards Drive site at Sileby, Leicestershire, for 228 units jointly with Gladman, and another site for 140 houses at Earl Shilton will be coming to the market later this year. In addition, later in the year the team will be bringing to the market two sites in Warwickshire for 86 and 230 dwellings respectively.

On smaller sites, the team have recently completed on a highly sought-after 5 unit site in the village of Congerstone, Leicestershire and a site for 7 units at Galley Common, Nuneaton, both having gone to respected regional housebuilders, in addition to a 21 unit site in Swinford Leicestershire and a 16 unit site in Long Buckby, Northamptonshire. Deals that are working their way through the legal process include two sites near Rugby (following 19 offers) and another near Leicester.

Also currently on the market is a site at Thringstone, Leicestershire for 7 units and a 1.2 acre site at Hockering, Norfolk.

With regard to commercial sites, the team have recently gone to best and final offers on a 33.82 acre site at Daventry South East Gateway with consent for B1, B2 and B8 use. Some very strong offers were received on an unconditional basis and a deal is in the process of being tied up. This sale shows the incredible strength of the commercial land market at the moment, particularly for B8 use, and bodes well for a number of strategic commercial sites that the team are involved with which are expected to come to fruition over the next 3 years.

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