May 2018 Leicestershire Builder Magazine by Michael Wilkinson

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Davidsons Homes awarded 5* status by HBF

Work starts on £30m Frog Island regeneration scheme A MAJOR ROUTE into Leicester is to be visibly transformed within weeks.

DAVIDSONS HOMES has picked up the coveted five-star builder status award from the Home Builders’ Federation for the sixth year running. The announcement was made during an awards ceremony in March held in London with the aim of recognising the very best standards and promoting best practice and quality within the industry. Managing Director James Wilson (pictured above with the award), said: “We are exceptionally proud to have earned the HBF five-star award once again. To have achieved this recognition for the sixth time is a great accomplishment, especially when considering the growth of the company, particularly over the past twelve months. This is an achievement that could not have been reached without such a great team behind us. It’s not only the people at Davidsons Homes who all put 100 per cent commitment and dedication into delivering a five-star service, but also our many contractors and suppliers; this award absolutely represents the great efforts of the whole team.” The company continues to build on developments across the East Midlands and, as part of its continued expansion, has begun construction in Northamptonshire and beyond.

As reported in the Leicester Mercury, developers have moved onto various sites in Frog Island which are earmarked for major regeneration as part of the £30 million Waterside project being spearheaded by Leicester City Council. Derelict and run-down factories have been a major eyesore of the Frog Island area for years, but the council has a long-term plan that will see some 150 acres of largely unused industrial land redeveloped with 2,500 homes and offices. Phase 1 of the scheme is being carried out by Keepmoat Developments who have begun preliminary work for the transformation by building 335 homes. Leicester City Council has acquired all the land through compulsory purchase orders and the developers are on site now. Private sector development of 600 student flats on Bath Lane has been completed and the building of a further 300 apartments are about to start on the back of council investment in the area. Other major private sector developments in the area include a £50 million scheme to build two hotels and office space on the former Stibbe site of Highcross Street. That will include renovating the disused Great Central Station as as restaurants.

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University Partnership Offers Students Architectural Insight at rg+p MULTI-DISCIPLINARY architectural practice, rg+p has partnered with Nottingham Trent University to offer students a practical insight into the design of educational and learning environments. The Leicester-based firm has undertaken lectures and workshops with undergraduates from the Nottingham Institute of Education as part of their ‘Designing Spaces for Learning’ module. Principal landscape architect, Julian Gladman and head of interiors, Ian Matthews have delivered two lectures at the University’s Clifton Campus as well as hosted 30 students at rg+p’s Leicester office to provide real life examples of the environment and business of architecture. Julian Gladman said: “We’ve just completed a short series of lectures with students from the BA (Hons) Education Studies course to broaden their understanding of the role design plays in the development of a learning environment such as school or college. Our lectures were written specifically for the course and covered current design practices, the best approach to learning space design including the associated limitations and challenges as well as the importance of preparing an integrated design throughout a project’s lifecycle to ensure end users remain engaged. To further enhance this, we invited the students to our office to observe how it’s used as a learning and collaborative space as well as visualise how the design of our ‘own space’ came to life, providing a practical example for them to draw upon. “Our practice ethos is focused on collaboration and teaching so it’s really important to not just offer opportunities like this for aspirational architects but also for our own architectural trainees, who were very involved in the development of content for lectures and during the presentations at the

office.” Following the success of the inaugural visit, rg+p has committed to host a further 25 students at their city centre office on Thursday 29th March. Sarah Davies, senior lecturer at Nottingham Trent University commented: “rg+p’s sessions have been extremely informative and engaging, providing a breadth and depth of information about a variety of design contexts and schemes. Our students have been really positive; commenting on how much they appreciate time with industry

Ian Matthews, rg+p’s head of interiors (second left) with Nottingham Trent University students during their visit to the practice’s Leicester office. professionals and the opportunity to tour and learn from a real working environment. This has been a hugely successful partnership so far and we’re now looking forward to our next visit.” rg+p’s work in the education sector is extensive, encompassing a phased development masterplan

over 20 years at Grantham College, Lincolnshire; a £2.2m extension to Redbridge Primary School in Ilford, North London; and the award-winning conversion of two Victorian school buildings in Leicester into a permanent base for the RSSB to host meetings, seminars and spiritual teachings.

Site for 10 dwellings in Long Clawson

SHOULER & Son are offering for sale a residential development site with Outline Planning Permission (ref: 15/00547/OUT) for 10 dwellings. Guide Price:

LONG CLAWSON The site – at Melton Road, Long Clawson, Leics. LE14 4NR – extends RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LAND, MELTON ROAD £800,000 to just under 4.6 acres LE14 of which LEICESTERSHIRE, 4NR approximately 3 acres has been granted permission for development and public open space. A Section 106 Agreement is in place based on the development of 10 homes and public open space. The sellers will exercise an ‘Overage’ if RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITE WITH OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION FOR planning permission is ON granted forEDGE any OF further dwellings. 10 DWELLINGS SET THE VERY THIS SOUGHT AFTER VILLAGE WITH OPEN COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS. The Guide Price is £800,000. The total area being sold is just under 4.6 acres which approx. 3 acres For more information, contact Shoulers onof 01664 410166 or has visitbeen the granted permission for development. Planning Permission granted for a mix of 2, 3 & 4 websitebedroom at www.shoulers.co.uk homes including town houses, semi’s, detached houses and bungalows. Well serviced village within easy reach of Nottingham, Leicester, Loughborough, Grantham & Melton Mowbray

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World’s first Passive House accreditation for Roof Maker LEADING rooflight manufacturer, Roof Maker, is celebrating a world-first after being awarded the Passive House Standard for its fixed flat rooflight. A Passive HouseStandard can be awarded to a building, component or individual that meets the stringent criteria of the standard, which aims to dramatically reduce energy use and carbon emissions from buildings in the UK, as well as providing high standards of comfort and building health. This is the very first time that a rooflight of this kind has been accredited. “By bringing another Passive House Component to the market, Roof Maker has helped facilitate the superior quality for which the Passive House Standard is known and added to the ever-expanding range of options for clients looking to build better,” commented a spokesperson from the International Passive House Association. Since 2001, Leicester-based Roof Maker has been at the forefront of research and development for the manufacture of innovative rooflights, offering architects and specifiers with a wide range of bespoke sizes, styles and designs. However, it is the thermal performance of its rooflights that make them unique, offering the industry’s lowest Ug rating from 0.2for quadruple, with triple glazing as standard, which deliverssuperior thermal insulation achievement not only for ourselves and solar gain efficiencies. but for the glazing industry as a Roof Maker’s fixed flat rooflight whole. We have worked closely has secured the renowned Passive with the Passive House team, from Houseaccreditation due to its the initial design concept stage,right impressive thermal credentials, with through to the manufacturing the product listed on the Passive process, to ensure we’ve created a House website as a recommended rooflight that is as thermally efficient product to help architects, specifiers as possible. and builders achievean energy “We are not only committed to efficient home. providing homeowners with the The fixed flat rooflight, available highest standard in rooflights, but up to 3sq metres, has undergone also supporting architects and a range of tests and processes by installers with products that can the Passive Houseorganisation, be easily specified. This is why the including thermal imagery fixed flat rooflightfeatures our triple examinations, to prove it helps to glazing, rather than the four or provideconstant and consistent five panes of glass you may expect, temperatures throughout the home. as this allowsinstallers to fit the Paul Mildenstein, CEO of Roof product in the easiest and quickest Maker said: “To have created way, whilst still offering unrivalled the world’s first and only fixed thermal benefits.” flat rooflight to be accredited Designed with high quality marine by the International Passive grade powder coated Aluminum House Association is a fantastic

Leicester City Willday Printers (c/o Agent: Jon Cooke, The Art of Building Ltd, 45 Maplewell Road, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, Leics. LE12 8RG) – Demolition of Unit 1, construction of first floor extension to unit 2 – at 1 Westbridge Industrial Estate, 27 Duns Lane, Leicester.

frame technology and impressive unit seals, Roof Maker is the only manufacturer in the UK to offer a 20-year glass unit guarantee. Paul concluded: “The development of our Passive Houseaccredited fixed flat rooflight is just the beginning for us, we are dedicated to creating well designed and manufactured rooflights and will continue to strive to provide the highest possible standards in rooflight technology throughout our product development.” The Roof Maker Passive House accredited fixed flat rooflight became available to purchase at the end of March. For further information and purchasing options, architects, specifiers and builders should contact 0116 214 7088 or visit https://roof-maker. co.uk/passive-house.

PRE (Leicester) Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr Muthar Al-Salloum, MAS Architecture Ltd, Studio G005, The Atkins, Lower Bond Street, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1QU) – Change of use from offices to student flats; part demolition; construction of 3-4 storey detached building and extension to provide 45 one-bed studio flats – at Leicester College Bede Island Centre, 22 Upperton Road, Leicester. Bowmer & Kirkland and Leic. C.C. (c/o Agent: Andrew Brown, Pick Everard, Halford House, Charles Street, Leicester LE1 1HA) – Construction of twostorey teaching block at rear; single storey teaching block at side; single storey extension at front of main block, and single storey rear extension to sports block of school – at Rushey Mead Academy,Melton Road, Leicester. Al-Khidmah Foundation (c/o Agent: Mr Faizal Osman, Osman Design Partnership Ltd, c/o 8 Coplow Avenue, Leicester LE5 5WA) – Demolition of light industrial unit and construction of three-storey building for use as education centre – at 132-138 Charnwood Street, Leicester.

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Wide range of tenanted properties for sale by auction is just the job IT’S ALWAYS good when you get to work and find the job is half done for you, and that’s why tenanted properties are always so popular at auctions. Investor landlords will find plenty to choose from at SDL Auctions Graham Penny’s Nottingham auction on Thursday 3rd May at Nottingham Racecourse. A fine example is the first lot 11 Quarry Avenue in Bulwell, a terraced three bedroomed townhouse in need of some upgrading and modernisation. It is located within easy reach of the centre of Bulwell and is currently let at £6,240 per annum. It has a *guide price of £50,000+. Similarly, 10 Edgington Terrace in Mapperley is a three bedroomed end of terrace house which is tenanted and let at £6,600 per year. It has a guide price of £99,000+. Others available in the auction include 518 Woodborough Road in Mapperley, a three storey, four bedroomed semi detached house, in need of improvement, which is currently let at £7,800 per annum and has a guide price of £108,000+. A slightly larger proposition comes with 104 Radcliffe Road in West Bridgford, a substantial semi detached property that is arranged as five self contained flats. It has a combined rental income of £26,760 per annum and has a guide price of £230,000+. 35 Manvers View in Boughton, Newark, is a three bedroomed terraced property let to a long term tenant at £6,000 per annum, with a guide price of £57,000+. A two bedroomed terraced cottage let on a regulated tenancy at £4,888 per annum is available at 7 New Row in Woodborough and has a guide price of £97,500+. However, for those looking for somewhere they can call their own home, 18a Ainsley Road in Aspley is a well presented two bedroomed first floor apartment in a popular location. It has a guide price of £55,000+. Vejay Pal, senior valuer at SDL Auctions Graham Penny, said: “Our next Nottingham auction has a number of really good examples of tenanted properties, along with our usual great selection of houses and apartments to appeal to all buyers.” The full catalogue for the next SDL Auctions Graham Penny Nottingham auction at Nottingham Racecourse on Thursday 3 May can be viewed online.

New manufacturer of aluminium windows and doors launches in Leicestershire ARCHITECTS and builders in the East Midlands will be interested to learn that a new manufacturer of aluminium doors and windows has been launched in Syston near Leicester. Pure Trade Aluminium Limited are manufacturers of Smart Aluminium products, and the business was set up earlier this year. The staff at the new enterprise have 20 years experience of manufacturing and technical support in the window industry. The company’s products are all manufactured in-house on all new machinery, and the good news for builders is that turnaround is as quick as 5 days. At present, Pure Trade Aluminium Ltd are serving the trade only, with a free delivery service within Leicestershire. The range of Smart Aluminium products currently on offer includes the Visofold 1000 and Visofold 6000 (slimline) bifold doors, Visoglide Plus sliding doors (slimline) and Alitherm 600 windows. The new venture has been launched to satisfy demand for professional service in the aluminium manufacturing industry in Leicestershire. Ionut and Reena run the company. It has always been an ambition of Ionut’s, Production Director, to start up an aluminium manufacturing business. Reena runs the office and is the first point of contact for anyone contacting Pure Trade. Both are very passionate about the level of service and quality they offer their customers.

Bowmer & Kirkland and Leic. C.C. (c/o Agent: Brian Rule, Pick Everard, Halford House, Charles Street, Leicester LE1 1HA) – Part demolition of school building and construction of two-storey teaching and dining block, and two-storey changing block with activity studio, plus construction of all-weather pitch – at St Pauls Catholic School, Spencefield Lane, Leicester. Bowmer & Kirkland and Leic. C.C. (c/o Agent: Andrew Brown, Pick Everard, Halford House, Charles Street, Leicester LE1 1HA) – Construction of single-storey extension to front of main school building; two-storey building, and single storey extension to sports block – at Babington Academy, 150 Strasbourg Drive, Leicester. Mr I Alimahamed (c/o Agent: Bernard Taruvinga, Kunstler Designs Architect, 31 Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1RE) – Change of use from dwelling house to 2 self-contained flats plus construction of single storey rear extension – at 217 Beaumanor Road, Leicester.

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Three Focus clients heading for the 2018 Museum and Heritage Awards finals

THREE MUSEUMS, which have recently undergone major redevelopment with support from Focus Consultants, have been shortlisted for awards. The National Army Museum, the Brooklands Museum and Aerospace Bristol are all finalists in this year’s prestigious 2018 Museum and Heritage Awards. The National Army Museum, shortlisted in the best permanent exhibition category, re-opened in 2017 following a £23.75m refurbishment, including £11.5m from The National Lottery. Focus Consultants were project managers, quantity surveyors and CDM co-ordinators during the three-year project, which dramatically transformed the building maximising access and engagement with the Collection and providing a 21st century visitor experience. Potential Redevelopment Site The team at Focus project managed the refurbishment of Brooklands (STP) Museum in Surrey, also shortlisted in the permanent exhibition category, (1.955 acres) and were instrumental in securing £5.5m0.791 fromhectares The National Lottery for the Brooklands Aircraft Factory and Race Trace Revival Project. Offers in excess of £1,200,000 Focus were also project managers and cost consultants for Aerospace Mr Patel (c/o Agent: Design Popular location to the north of home Bristol, shortlisted for best marketing campaign, as it created a new Studio Architects Ltd, 1B Salisbury Leicester in 2017 for its star attraction – the last Concorde to be built and flown. Road, Upper New Walk, Leicester The awards, to recognise projects of excellence and innovation across LE1 7QR) – Demolition of building the UK and overseas, will be presented in the Historic Staterooms of 8 and construction of four storey Northumberland in the heart of London on Wednesday May 16, 2018. residential building to provide 12 self-contained flats with parking Partner at Focus, Steven Fletcher, said: “It’s so rewarding when we see and landscaping – at 349 Abbey museums and heritage attractions that our teams have worked with being For enquiries and viewings please contact: Lane, Leicester. Jenny Clarke recognised for excellence. 0116 255 5455 jclarke@innes-england.com “It is important to us that we work with our clients to create attractions that 157 Humberstone Lane, Thurmaston , Leicester, Leicestershire LE4 8HN INNES ENGLAND are Mr Aboobaker (c/o Agent: Mr are successful in the long term and reaching the finals of these awards is a M Imtiaz, Architecture365, 20 inviting offers in excess of sure sign that they are continuing to flourish. 0116 255 5455 innes-england.com Lynmouth Road, Leicester LE5 £1.2 million for a potential “They all do fabulous work and we will be keeping our fingers crossed for 1NA) – Change of use from house redevelopment site at them on the day of the finals.” to 2 self-contained flats – at 5 157 Humberstone Lane, Nottingham-based Focus Consultants, which also has offices in Leicester, Sulgrave Road, Leicester. Thurmaston, Leicester LE4 London and Boston in Lincolnshire, specialises in delivering high quality 8HN. heritage projects across the UK. Mr I Alimohamed (c/o Agent: Location Accommodation VAT The property/site occupies an extensive frontage position to the Any prices quoted are exclusive of VAT, if applicable. Hectares Acres Bernard Taruvinga, Kunstler The property comprises a It has worked with many of the key museums, the adjacent Victoria & south western side ofincluding Humberstone Lane, immediately to Total 0.79 1.95 the main Midland Mainline railway track midway between the Legal Costs Designs Architects, 31 Rutland detached industrial unit with junctionsthe of Humberstone Lane with Silverdale Drive and Colby of Wales. Albert Museum, the Science Museum and National Museum Each party to bear own legal costs incurred. Road. Humberstone Lane is a link between Thurmaston Lane and Street, Leicester LE1 1RE) – the A46 and provides access to significant residential areas. The dedicated forecourt Viewing parking. The The company has expertise in a wide range of fields, including project subject property lies between other industrial premises, but faces Strictly via the sole agent. Change of use form house to 3 residential dwellings. The area has traditionally renowned for its site area measures 1.95 acres. Services management, funding and economic development, funding applications, good source of local labour, as well as its general accessibility. Our Anti‐Money Laundering Policy Mains gas, electricity and water are connected to the site. flats, plus construction of single In Accordance with Anti‐Money Laundering Regulations, two forms The site currently benefits from economic impact appraisals, business plans, Descriptionand research and evaluation. of ID and confirmation of the source of funding will be required from Planning storey extension and dormer The property comprises a detached industrial unit with dedicated the successful purchaser. The site currently benefits from consent for B2 (Generalfor Industrial) Use. (General consent B2 Industrial) Since 1994 Focus has also secured for clients more £1brickbillion of grants forecourt car parking. The unit isthan of single storey However, the site may be suitable for a variety of uses, subject to extension at rear – at 353 construction with high level insulated corrugated asbestos Date Produced: 13‐Apr‐2018 gaining the necessary planning consents. We have not undertaken any Use. However, the site may be sheeting with a three bay insulated corrugated asbestos cement for projects and businesses across the UK and delivered more than £1.9 investigations in this regard and therefore advise any potential Humberstone Road, Leicester. sheet roof, supported on light steel trusses, with an effective purchaser to liaise directly with the local authority. eaves height of some 3.05m (10ft). unit has aof concrete floor most suitable for a variety of uses, subject billion worth of projects and programmes – making itTheone the throughout and benefits from roller shutter doors along the eastern Rates elevation. Outside, the eastern and southern sides of the plot have tovaluesplanning. successful businesses of its kind in the country. We understand the current rateable are listed as below: been fenced off to provide hardcore surfaced compounds together Mr Ebrahim Jogee (c/o Agent: Mr Unit 1 Workshop and Premises £31,250 with a goods vehicle turning area. On the frontage there is a Unit 2 Factory and Premises £8,300 For more information, or to In addition, Focus offers a range of services property tarmac surfacedto yard the with approximately 20 car parkingand spaces. Shabir Kathoria) – Change of use Unit 3 Warehouse and Premises £13,750 This has been extended by the laying of granite chippings to the of land beyond the existingproject car park towards the site frontage arrange a viewing, contact Jenny construction industry, including buildingarea surveying, management from house to 2 self-contained which provides a further 20 spaces, 16 of which are tandem. Clarke at Innes England on 0116 and sustainable development support. flats – at 70 Nottingham Road, 255 5455 or email: jclarke@innesLeicester. For more information about Focus Consultants, visit www.focusengland.com consultants.co.uk.

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Nether Broughton land for 3 dwellings Levy Investments UK Ltd (c/o Agent: Joe Holmes, ADM Surveyors Ltd, Suite 1 Rosehill, 165 Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4DX) – Conversion of ground floor office and twobed flat to 4 flats – at 116-118 Lansdowne Road, Leicester. GS Property Holdings Ltd (c/o Agent: Lance Wiggins, Landmark Planning Ltd, 10 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Construction of 82 dwellings with associated infrastructure including access from Abbey Meadows – at Site of former Bestway Cash & Carry, Abbey Meadows, Leicester. A Zoom Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr R Khan, Master Plan Design Ltd, 23 Vulcan House, Vulcan Road, Leicester LE5 3EF) – Notification for change of use from offices to 10 flats – at 400 Thurcaston Road, Leicester. Bobbys Restaurant (c/o Agent: Paul Cleaver Architect, 5 Wellington Street, Leicester LE1 6HH) – Change of use of first and second floors from restaurant to 4 self-contained flats, plus construction of dormer extension to front and single storey extension at side and single and two-storey extension at rear – at 154-156 Belgrave Road, Leicester. Devotional Associates of Yogeshwar (c/o Agent: Ajay Modhwadia, Multi Creation, 239 Western Road, Southall UB2 5HS) – Demolition of buildings (Blocks A & C) and construction of 2 single-storey detached buildings (replacements for blocks A & C) at education and training centre – at 3 Fullhurst Avenue, Leicester. University of Leicester, Equitix & Kier (c/o Agent: Mrs Denise Knipe, Aspbury Planning, 20 Park Lane Business Centre, Park Lane, Basford, Notts. NG6 0DW) – Demolition of buildings and construction of 8 blocks of between four and fourteen storeys high to provide 1,200 student bed spaces; six storey academic building; nine-storey multistorey car park with 550 spaces; vehicle access from Putney Road; extension and alterations to Grade II Listed building – at Nixon Court, Welford Road, Freemens Common and Putney Road, Leicester.

SHOULER & Son are offering for sale a residential development site at Middle Lane, Nether Broughton, Leics. LE14 3HD. The site extends to just over one acre, of which approximately two-thirds has been granted Outline Planning Permission (ref: 17/00950/ Guide price: OUT) for the erection of one NETHER BROUGHTON BUILDING LAND, MIDDLE LANE, LE14 3HD detached house and 2 detached bungalows (3 dwellings in total).£500,000 The Guide Price is £500,000. RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITE IN VILLAGE CENTRE LOCATION For further details, contact Shoulers on 01664 410166 or visit the website OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION FOR 3 DWELLINGS, 1 DETACHED at www.shoulers.co.uk HOUSE AND 2 DETACHED BUNGALOWS

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MPs call for greater support for smaller housebuilders A CROSS-PARTY group of MPs has called on the Government to introduce a dedicated strategy for small housebuilders to help them increase the number of homes they build. Commenting on the findings of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Small and Micro Business’ report, NHBC Chief Operating Officer Neil Jefferson said: “NHBC welcomes the APPG’s work into support for small housebuilders to address the unique challenges they face. “We are particularly pleased the APPG has recognised many of the important findings from the NHBC’s Foundation’s report: Small house builders and developers: current challenges to growth. Our research found that delays and rising costs in the planning system, land availability and access to finance were all barriers to small housebuilders. “The doubling of Housing Growth Partnership funding in the Chancellor’s Spring Statement this month is a welcome move in helping to support small housebuilders to deliver the high quality new homes the country needs.”

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William Davis Homes celebrates HBF 5 Star Award FOR SALE for third year in succession! Ingleby (1245) Ltd & LHIF (5) Ltd (c/o Agent: Joe Taylor, Franklin Ellis Architects, The Old Pumphouse, 5 The Ropewalk, Nottingham NG1 5DU) – Variation of condition 40 (plans) attached to planning permission 20162182 (Construction of 5,7,10 and 12 storey building to include commercial floorspace and flats) to allow amendments to layout and elevations and the discharge of conditions 2 (materials), 3 (detailed plans), 5 (landscape management plan), 6 (roof top amenity space), condition 8 (boundary to All Saints Church), 9 (bin storage), 14 (sight lines), 16 (dropped kerbs), 18 (cycle parking), 21 (surfacing of parking/ service areas), 22 (disabled parking), 23 (internal courtyard), 25 (delivery management plan), 27 (public realm), 30 (verification report) and 31 (lighting) – at Vaughan Way, Leicester. Leicester University (c/o Agent: James Huish, Montagu Evans, 5 Bolton Street, London W1J 8BA) – Screening opinion as to whether an environmental impact assessment is required for development of former John Ellis College – at John Ellis College Site, Corporation Road, Leicester. Leicester Care Home Ltd (c/o Agent: Richard Bailey, TDC Architects Ltd, Second Floor Offices, 22 Pavement, York YO1 9UP) – Variation of condition 22 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 20162240 (change of use from flats to 50bed care home and 4 assisted living apartments); construction of three-storey extension at front; three-storey extension at side and rear; single storey detached bin store and cycle store; to allow for removal of basement, increase in height of three-storey extension at rear and removal of assisted living apartments to form additional 10 beds to care home – at 1-1A Monsell Drive, Leicester. Leicester City Football Club (c/o Agent: Mr Philip Dodd, Architects LE1, 38 Nelson Street, Leicester LE1 7BA) – Construction of single storey building to football training ground – at Belvoir Drive Training Ground, Middlesex Road, Leicester.

HOUSEBUILDER William Davis Homes – has just been awarded the industry’s gold standard ‘5 Star’ status for the third year in a row. Recognised as the ultimate new homes accreditation, the 5 Star Award is based on customer satisfaction surveys conducted by the NHBC Renaissance House, 20 Princess Road West, Leicester, Leicestershire LE1 6TP (National House Building Council) on behalf of the HBF (Home Builders Office or residential conversion opportunity Federation). This national accolade Total Net Internal Area 11,430 sq ft (236.9 sq m) comes at one of the most exciting City Centre / New Walk location times in the company’s long history Refurbished open plan accommodation and has been warmly welcomed by the whole team. Long leasehold interest , freehold possibly available “We’re absolutely delighted to For enquiries and viewings please contact: have been recognised yet again by our customers and are thrilled to William Davis Homes, managing director, Guy Higgins, be accredited with this award for the proudly holds the highly-coveted HBF 5 Star Award aloft as third year in succession. It’s a superb 0116 255 5455 Meadow innes-england.com team look on. members of the Rothley achievement, of which we can all be extremely proud,” said William Davis Homes, managing director, Guy Higgins, announcing the news ‘hot off the press’ to members of the construction FOR SALE and sales team at one of the company’s flagship schemes, Rothley Meadow in Leicestershire. Location Tenure The award results showed that William Davis Homes achieved an impressive 96.7% overall score of people saying they would definitely recommend a William Davis 5 Star home to a friend. In addition, William Davis Homes was ranked 4th in the UK out of all 5 Star accredited housebuilders. Business Rates “This award encompasses every aspect of our work, from the location of our developments and house designs, to Description the traditional craftsmanship and quality materials we use, through to excellent customer and aftersales service,” Price said Mr Higgins. “It demonstrates a real team effort and achieving 5 Stars year after year shows we’re maintaining VAT these very high standards - all excellent news for the future.” Legal Costs With seven hugely popular developments currently selling 5 Star Homes throughout the east and west midlands, William Davis Homes plans to launch at least three more schemes in Leicestershire and anotherEPCnew development Accommodation Viewings in Derbyshire in 2018. Peter Doleman 0116 255 5455 pdoleman@innes-england.com

Renaissance House occupies a frontage position to the north side of Princess Road West within Leicester's professional office district, adjacent to New Walk. New Walk is the attractive pedestrianised walkway that runs down into the city centre which is characterised by both office and residential developments. The Midland Mainline railway station on London Road is in close proximity, as is De Montfort University campus.

The premises is currently held by way of a lease, which was granted for a term of 99 years, commencing 24th June 1973. The ground rent payable is £30,000 per annum.

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Rateable Value 2017/18: £79,500 Rates Payable: £38,080

An attractive four storey building, constructed in brickwork beneath a flat roof and incorporating double glazed window units. Internally, the accommodation provides a useful mixture of open plan and cellular offices together with Kitchen and WC facilities. Each floor is served by a passenger lift. The specification includes suspended ceilings with inset LED lighting, carpet floor coverings and perimeter wired trunking. Heating/cooling is facilitated via a gas central heating system and a number of air conditioning cassette units. Externally, to the rear elevation is a tarmac covered car park providing off road parking for 12 cars.

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INNES ENGLAND are offering for sale an attractive four-storey office building with potential for residential conversion.

The property has an authorised use for offices in accordance with class B1 of the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended).

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The property – Renaissance House, 20 Princess Road West, FOR SALE Leicester LE1 6TP – has a total Renaissance House, 20 Princess Road West, Leicester, Leicestershire LE1 6TP net internal area of 11,430 sq.feet and has a rear car park with 12 Office or residential conversion opportunity Total Net Internal Area 11,430 sq ft (236.9 sq m) car spaces. City Centre / New Walk location Internally, there is a mix of open plan and cellular offices together Refurbished open plan accommodation with kitchen and wc facilities. Long leasehold interest , freehold possibly available Each floor is served by a passenger For enquiries and viewings please contact: lift. The specification includes suspended ceilings with inset LED lighting, carpet floor coverings 0116 255 5455 innes-england.com and perimeter wired trunking. Heating/cooling is via a gas central heating system and a number of FOR SALE air conditioning cassette units. The premises are currently held by way of a 99-year lease which commenced on 24th June 1973. The ground rent payable is £30,000 per annum. The freeholders are prepared to consider a sale of the unencumbered freehold interest, subject to terms being agreed. Price upon application. For more information, or to arrange a viewing appointment, contact Peter Doleman at Innes England on 0116 255 5455 or email: pdoleman@innes-england. com Peter Doleman 0116 255 5455 pdoleman@innes-england.com

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Doshani Property Ltd (c/o Agent: David Granger Design Ltd, The Old Dairy, Mill Street, Packington, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1WN) - Demolition of single storey and construction of two-storey extension at rear; change of use from offices to 13 studio apartments – at Abbotsbury House, 156 Upper New Walk, Leicester. Cue Property Ltd (c/o Agent: Malcolm Goodall, The Drawing Room (Architects) Ltd, 130 Moat Street, Wigston, Leicester LE18 2GE) – Change of use of first floor from bank to 2 flats and construction of second and third floor extension to form 4 flats – at 92 Queens Road, Leicester. Mr & Mrs N Davies (c/o Agent: Mike Sibthorp Planning, Logan House, Lime Grove, Grantham NG31 9JD) – Demolition of building and construction of twostorey building for use as 2 flats – at 62 Fosse Road North, Leicester.

Contractor Fortem appointed to deliver investment in homes A NEW contractor has been appointed to deliver multi-million pound improvements to borough council homes in Charnwood. Property maintenance firm Fortem has been awarded a five-year contract by Charnwood Borough Council which says the partnership will make council homes even better in the future. The new contract came into place this month following a rigorous tendering process which involved tenants as well as staff and councillors. Cllr Leigh Harper-Davies, the Council’s lead member for performance of major contracts, said: “This is not only one of the Council’s largest contracts but one of its most important as it makes such a difference to people as we are talking about improving the quality of their homes. “We based the contract largely on quality and Fortem were able to demonstrate a big commitment to that as well as customer engagement, something which is also important to us. “I was also pleased to involve tenants in the selection process as its important they have a voice and are listened to and that collaborative working is something we pride ourselves on. “It’s now up to Fortem to deliver on this contract which I am sure they will do.” Cllr Paul Mercer, lead member for housing, said: “This contract means hundreds more bathrooms, kitchens and heating systems will be installed providing a better standard of living for people. “I welcome this continued investment and look forward to seeing the work being delivered to the high standards we require, not just in terms of the installations but also to show that we care for the customer.” Mick Williamson, managing director at Fortem said “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Charnwood Borough Council, not only to improve their housing but also the quality of people’s lives. Working in communities is at the heart of our business and we can’t wait to begin engaging with the local residents.” Trish Edwardes, a tenant and chair of the Housing Management Advisory Board which promotes tenants and leaseholder engagement, was on the project board for selecting the new contractor. Trish and Charnwood Housing Residents’ Forum member Craig Jordan visited other areas where bidders were already working on council home improvements and Craig took part in interviews with bidders at the Council offices. Trish said: “We wish Fortem a happy and constructive future working in partnership with the Council.” The estimated contract value is around £18m over five years and Fortem will install a number of kitchens, bathrooms, heating systems and doors for the Council. Fortem is based in Hertfordshire but will be setting up a base in Charnwood.

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Help for businesses to benefit from construction boom WITH almost 9,000 new construction jobs expected to be created in the East Midlands in the next four years, businesses in the city and county were invited to find out how they can make the most of the major regeneration works taking place across the city. On April 19th, Leicester City Council hosted a Meet the Buyer event, which brought together local businesses and the major buyers involved in construction in the city, ranging from those involved in design and procurement to those carrying out construction works on site. Around 150 local businesses took part in the event at City Hall. It was organised by the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP), Leicester City Council, Leicester College and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). Meet the Buyer showcased the investment being made in Leicester by both the public and private sector, and gave businesses the chance to meet with key decision makers from different development companies and supporting organisations from across Leicestershire. Major companies exhibiting at the event included Willmott Dixon, which this year will be providing around £200 million of construction and residential projects in the Midlands, including the £15m expansion of Fullhurst College for the city council. Kier Construction, which will be working with the University of Leicester on developing £140m of new student accommodation in the city also exhibited; along with Morgan Sindall, the firm appointed to deliver a landmark £47m regeneration scheme off Leicester’s Vaughan Way.

Businesses were able to find out more about the new Leicester Employment Hub, which aims to make it easier for businesses to employ apprentices and offer internships or work placements. And they learnt about the work going on in the city to develop local skills, and funding that could be available to deliver construction training and job opportunities. The Growth Hub – LLEP Business Gateway was also at the event to introduce businesses to the huge range of help available to support growth aspirations, access finance and grants, and to develop effective strategies. Leicester City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby (right) said: “Leicester is experiencing significant levels of growth and investment across many sectors, and we want to ensure that local businesses can benefit from this and secure more work on major developments across the city and county.” The Leicester Employment Hub is funded by Leicester City Council and the European Social Fund. Partners in delivering the service are Leicester City Connexions, Leicestershire Education Business Company, Voluntary Action Leicester, University of Leicester, North Warwickshire & Hinckley College, Stephenson College, Loughborough College, Leicester College and South Leicestershire College. More information about the the Employment Hub is available at www.leicesteremploymenthub.co.uk

Saint Gobain Building Distribution (c/o Agent: Mark Loughtman, Saint Gobain Property Department, Jewson Property Department, Parkview House, Woodvale Road, Brighouse HD6 9AD) – Variation of all conditions 1-7 (condition 7 (plans – alterations to accesses, footway crossings, surfacing, loading/unloading, turning space and parking, layout) attached to planning permission 20171113 for demolition of single-storey building and alterations to front and side elevations of buildings, alterations to vehicular access, parking and service area to builder’s merchants – at 150 Welford Road, Leicester. Mr Ram Chand (c/o Agent: James Cowdell, Centrix, Keys Business Village, Hednesford, Staffs. WS12 4TA) – Notification of proposed change of use of first, second and third floors from offices to 7 self-contained flats – at 77-79 Market Place, Leicester.

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City Council supports major city centre office development Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Mr John Barker (c/o Agent: Antony Rice, Urban Designs Ltd, Suite 6 Anson Court, Horninglow Street, Burton on Trent, DE14 1NG) – Conversion of existing barn including change of use to B1 offices including provision of car parking, ancillary works and alterations to access – at Groby Lodge Farm, Slate Pit Lane, Groby, Leics. LE6 0GN. Mr John Barker (c/o Agent: Antony Rice, Urban Designs Ltd, Suite 6 Anson Court, Horninglow Street, Burton on Trent, DE14 1NG) – Prior approval for change of use of an existing agricultural building to 2 dwellings – at Groby Lodge Farm, Slate Pit Lane, Groby, Leics. LE6 0GN. Persimmon Homes North Midlands (c/o: Davidson House, Meridian East, Leicester LE19 1WZ) – Erection of 40 dwellings and associated infrastructure – at land south of Amber Way, Burbage, Leics.

LEICESTER City Council has agreed terms to help bring forward 34,000sqft of new office space as part of a major city centre development scheme. The deal is linked to Charles Street Buildings’ £50milllion redevelopment of the former Stibbe site between Great Central Street and Vaughan Way. This will see the creation of two new hotels and an attractive new public area linking the city centre to the Waterside, along with the major new office development. GREAT CENTRAL STATION It will also see the refurbishment of the former Great Central Station which will be brought back into commercial use. As part of this, the city council is set to enter into an agreement that will commit the developer to completing the office part of the development at the same time as the other elements. In return, the council has agreed terms that could see it leasing up to half of the new office space if this is still vacant within six months of completion. City Mayor Peter Soulsby said:

“In all likelihood, the developer will have no difficulty finding tenants for this exciting new development. Top grade office space in the city centre is in short supply but we know there is demand for it. “Recent major investment shows a growing confidence in Leicester and it is important that the council continues to encourage the type of development needed to support growth and new jobs. This kind of fall-back agreement can be a useful tool in helping to achieve that. “The Charles Street Buildings development is a vital part of our vision for the regeneration of this part of the city, and will bring major investment into an area that has long stood vacant and neglected. “Along with the redevelopment of the New Walk Centre site and our plans to create 60,000sqft of office space in the Waterside area, it will also help mark the most significant period of new office development in Leicester in over a decade.” Joseph Murphy, director of Charles Street Buildings, said: “Charles Street Buildings is working very closely with Leicester City Council to deliver regeneration in the Waterside area. Our agreement

concerning the new build office is an element of this and will enable us to move forward with this part of the development on a speculative basis HIGHEST QUALITY OFFICES “This will be the first large scale office available for commercial letting within Leicester city centre for many years. It will provide the highest quality office accommodation for businesses already based in Leicester as well as helping to attract new business into the city.” Work on the new offices is expected to be complete in late 2019. The full terms of the agreement will not be made public at this time due to commercial sensitivity. The major redevelopment will see the creation of a new ‘super-crossing’ across Vaughan Way itself and the creation of a safer and more attractive route connecting the city centre, the new developments and the Waterside area. Leicester City Council is contributing £2.9milllion toward the highway work as part of the Connecting Leicester programme.

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Mr Henry Browne (c/o Agent: Mark Geraghty, HSSP Architects Ltd, Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PB) – Conversion of agricultural barn to 2 residential units – at The White Lodge, Green Lane, Goadby Marwood, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 4NN.

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Pavhurst Associates (c/o: 127 The Park, Market Bosworth CV13 0LP) – Proposed 2 semi-detached new build dwellings and associated car parking – at land to north of Beckmill Court, Melton Mowbray, Leics.

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Key findings • Business activity falls amid unusually bad weather in March • Civil engineering work declines at sharpest pace for five years • Input cost inflation moderates to 20-month low Summary March data revealed a setback for the UK construction sector following five months of marginal business activity growth. However, survey respondents noted that unusually bad weather conditions had been a key factor behind the drop in construction output, with snow-related disruption having a particularly negative impact on civil engineering projects. Business activity expectations and job creation both picked up in March, which provides a clear signal that construction firms anticipate a rebound in activity during the months ahead. The seasonally adjusted IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI®) fell sharply from 51.4 in February to 47.0 in March, to

register below the 50.0 no-change threshold for the first time in six months. Moreover, the latest reading signalled the fastest overall decline in construction output since July 2016. Where a drop in work was reported, survey respondents noted that unusually bad weather had disrupted staff availability and activity on site. The overall reduction in construction output was driven by the sharpest drop in civil engineering work for five years in March. Commercial activity also decreased during the latest survey period, with the rate of decline the most marked since September 2017. Housing bucked the wider trend for construction activity in March, although the latest upturn in residential building was only marginal. Construction companies indicated a decline in new business volumes during March, which continued the downward trend seen so far in 2018. The latest deterioration in new order books was the sharpest since July 2016. Survey respondents noted that subdued underlying demand and, in some cases,

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weather-related disruption had weighed on sales in March. Despite a sustained soft patch for new work, latest data revealed that employment growth accelerated to a three-month high. Additional staff hiring was attributed to forthcoming project starts and long-term business expansion plans. At the same time, subcontractor availability continued to decline, which contributed to the strongest rise in their average prices charged since September 2017. Higher raw material costs continued in March, which construction firms linked to increased prices for metals and insulation in particular. Nonetheless, the overall rate of input cost inflation softened to a 20-month low. Some survey respondents cited a moderation in supplier price rises linked to the weak pound. Meanwhile, construction firms indicated that supplier lead-times lengthened to the greatest degree since last July. This was attributed to a combination of stretched supply chain capacity, alongside transport delays following adverse weather in March.

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Call For Apprenticeship Levy Changes As Numbers Drop Again

WORKERS are being urged to claim back their tax rebates before the deadline passes.

A LEADING utilities and construction training provider has added its voice to calls for change in the Apprenticeship Levy.

The call comes from tax recovery specialists Brian Alfred who have claimed back more than £36 million for clients in overpaid tax. According to the firm, around a third of tax payers are due a rebate in the UK and claims can range from £1,500 to £7,300 for people working in the construction industry. Workers who are either part of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) or Pay As You Earn (PAYE) are all eligible to apply and rebates can be claimed for the last four tax years. However anyone who fails to put their claim in before April 6th will permanently lose the chance to claim a rebate for the 2013/2014 tax year. Derek Kelly, CEO, Brian Alfred said: “Each year millions of pounds of hard earned money goes unclaimed. The time is now fast approaching to get your tax rebate claims in, as you can only go back four years at a time, so basically if you haven’t claimed a rebate for the year 2013/14, it’s either do it before April 6th or forever lose the opportunity for that year. “Whatever your trade or profession, we are here to help you. The tax rebates really can make a difference and it is money that people are entitled to and have worked hard for.” According to Brian Alfred it’s simple things that people don’t realise they can claim for, from travel expenses to work uniforms to equipment and even food costs. Derek added: “You can claim refunds for a range of things, but regulations are complicated, and it can take an expert to get the correct amount of rebate from the HMRC!” Brian Alfred is one of the UK’s leading CIS and PAYE tax rebate specialists and has helped thousands of people get their tax rebates, some in as little as 24 hours. To find out if you could qualify for a tax rebate visit their free online tax rebate calculator www.brianalfred.co.uk/calculator

As latest figures showed a 25 per cent slump in new apprentices, Chris Wood, CEO of Develop Training (pictured right), said: “The government should take action and make structural changes to the Levy.” Develop Training, whose customers include some of the biggest names in construction and household name utility companies, has called for three adaptations to the scheme. • Make the Levy more flexible by extending the time allowed to use funds beyond the current two years • Widen apprenticeship choice • Unshackle the de facto value cap on apprenticeships, a move which would help training firms to deliver more schemes Mr Wood added that employers also needed to get to grips with the scheme: “There are issues with how the Levy works, but it could be argued that a major cause of the problem remains ignorance of the Levy and its implications.” He said a cut in the rate of the Levy, which some have called for, was highly unlikely as it could be politically suicidal and fail to address underlying skills shortages. Conversely, raising the rate, in an attempt to put more pressure on employers to make use of it may negatively impact the important work performed by other separately levy-funded bodies such as the CITB and ECITB. More flexibility in the scheme, allowing Levy funding to pay for different kinds of training, might help, he said, welcoming news that more firms were implementing higher level apprenticeships. Last month (April) marked the first anniversary of the Levy, which requires larger employers to invest in apprenticeships or forfeit their contribution to the scheme. However, preliminary government figures released at the end of March showed a 25 per cent drop in the number of people starting apprenticeships in the first two quarters of 2017/18. This led to employer organisations, including the Engineering Employers Federation and the CBI, to renew calls for an overhaul. The government pointed out that the latest figures are preliminary, and also welcomed the rise in higher level training being provided under the Levy. www.developtraining.co.uk

Mr K Landers (c/o Agent: Alex Maitland, Amatco Design Services, 23 Highway Road, Thurmaston, Leicester LE4 8FR) – Erection of 4 semi-detached dwellings and gazebos – at land adjacent to 27 Dover Street, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leics. Mr Andy Smith (c/o Agent: Corporate Architecture Ltd, Venari House, 1 Trimbush Way, Rocingham Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7XY) – Erection of 2 detached dwellings with triple garages together with a triple garage with office/games room above for existing dwelling – at 115 Lubenham Hill, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 9DG. Onsen Homes Ltd (c/o Agent: Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – A conversion and new build development of existing agricultural buildings at the former Pennbury Farm to create a farm shop, bike and walkers’ shop, tea rooms, bed & breakfast accommodation, new build log cabins, caravan & tent pitches, shower & toilet facilities, car parking and landscaping – at Pennbury Farm, Stretton Road, Great Glen, Leics. LE8 9GP. Mr Ronan Donohoe (c/o Agent: Staniforth Architects Ltd, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Proposed conversion of vacant public house with new build housing in the car park, including the redevelopment of adjacent number 1 Main Street – at 23 Leicester Road, Kibworth Harcourt, Leics. LE8 0NN.

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I started my building company back in 2014 and since then the company has steadily grown in terms of size and turnover.

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Where I have previously carried out mostly extensions for the domestic market, over the past year or so I have been getting enquiries for larger projects from businesses for work such as office refurbishments and extensions to existing premises. Up until now, I have been using my own standard terms and conditions, albeit having copied the terms from another builder! I have recently been advised by a firm of Chartered Surveyors who are the project managers on a commercial project that I recently priced for, that my company is the preferred contractor and have requested that I attend a meeting with the client and themselves. According to the agenda I received, part of that meeting includes discussing a “form of contract”, and there is a reference that says “JCT Minor Works Building Contract 2016”. Can you enlighten me on this?

This is partly because the terms and conditions that you now promote as your own are in fact subject to the laws on copyright, and partly because those terms and conditions are probably specific to the business that it was drafted for. As a matter of urgency therefore, you should ensure that you contact a firm of solicitors and get your own terms and conditions drafted. I must admit, I am a little surprised that you were, until recently, unaware of the JCT forms of contract. The JCT (Joint Contracts Tribunal), produces a suite of contracts for exclusive use in the construction industry. These contracts are regularly amended and updated and the current suite is the 2016 (previously it was the 2011). There are several different contracts in the suite, which is because there are a wide range of differing methods to procure projects differing in size and complexity.

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You have not provided any details for the project that you are now the preferred contractor for, but from your information about your company, and the contract referred to, I guess that the project will be low in value and not particularly complex. If this is correct, and your company will be employing all the specialist trades, like electrical and plumbing, directly, then the JCT Minor Works Building Contract 2016 will most probably be suitable. I would however strongly suggest that you engage either a solicitor that specialises in construction law or a quantity surveyor to review the contract prior to signing or commencing on site, to ensure that the contract has been filled out correctly, there are no onerous terms added and you understand what is required of your company under the contract. Best of luck. © Michael P. Gerard May 2018

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Mr Ronan Donohoe (c/o Agent: Staniforth Architects Ltd, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Conversion of pub into 8 dwellings, change of use of Coach House to single dwelling and erection of 9 dwellings – at 23 Leicester Road, Kibworth Harcourt, Leics. LE8 0NN. William Davis Ltd (c/o: Forest Field, Forest Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3NS) – Residential development of 48 dwellings with associated infrastructure and public open space (reserved matters of 17/02113/VAC) – at land off Winckley Close, Houghton on the Hill, Leics. Mrs Caroline Collins (c/o Agent: Mr J Sidey, Sidey Design Architecture, 10 Market Square, Higham Ferrers, Northants. NN10 8DT) – Prior notification of change of use from light industry to 6 dwellinghouses – at 1 Cross Street, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 9ES.

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INNES ENGLAND FORMER SOCIAL CLUB Former Royal British Legion social are offering forclubsale a Net Internal Area 4,138 sq ft (384.48 sq m) on a site of 0.60 acres formerRoyal British (0.24 hectares) Large car park Legion Social Club at Good road connections 15 Nottingham Road, Gotham, Notts. NG11 0HE. For enquiries and viewings please contact: Laura Jardine 0115 924 3243 ljardine@innes-england.com

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The property comprises a single FOR SALE storey purpose-built social club with two fully fitted bars, ancillary stores and offices and associated kitchen and wcs. The total floor area is 4,138 sq.feet and there is a large car park. The site area extends to 0.6 of an acre. Price on application – contact Laura Jardine at Innes England on 0115 924 3243 or email: ljardine@innes-england.com Location

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The subject property occupies a prominent position on the edge of the south Nottinghamshire village of Gotham, midway between Nottingham and Loughborough which are 8 miles north and south respectively.

The property is available freehold.

Good road connections serve the property, with Nottingham Road immediately abutting the sites southern boundary and forming the main through route into Gotham. This leads on to Kegworth Road linking to the A453 to Junction 24 of the M1 Motorway circa 5.5 miles to the west. This provides easy access to surrounding conurbations such as Loughborough, Derby and Leicester. Regular bus services run north to Clifton and Nottingham city centre and south towards East Leake and Loughborough.

Open countryside surrounds the property's northern and part western boundaries, with residential dwellings lying along the eastern and southern boundaries.

We understand from information taken from the Valuation Office Agency website that the property has a 2010 assessment as follows: Rateable Value: £10,250 Description: Club and Premises

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The property comprises a single storey purpose built social club constructed of brick with a mixture of pitched tile and flat roof and a combination of double glazed upvc and secondary glazed windows.

Internally, the property is laid out as a social club, with two fully fitted bars, ancillary stores and offices and associated kitchen and WC's. The property also benefits from a wet central heating system. There is a large surface level car parking area mainly to the east of the site with some additional parking to the far west of the site.

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Measurements are quoted on a Net Internal basis, in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice, 6th Edition. From digital mapping, we calculate a total site area of 0.60 acres (0.24 hectares).

Planning From enquiries of Rushcliffe Borough Council Planning Department we understand the site has planning permission for a Social Club (Sui Generis), under the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 and its subsequent amendments. Alternative uses may be permitted, subject to obtaining the requisite consents.

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Disposal of St George’s Barracks in North Luffenham

ST GEORGE’S Barracks in North Luffenham has been announced for intended disposal by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) through its Better Defence Estate announcement. This is part of the MOD’s strategy to rationalise the Defence Estate. The closure of St George’s Barracks will not come into effect until 2020/21 at the earliest, after which the site will be vacant. In the long-term, St George’s Barracks is a brownfield site and is likely to be redeveloped. The St George’s project is a joint initiative between Rutland County Council, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and other local partners to look at possible options for the future of St George’s Barracks after the base closes in 2020/21. The focus of our partnership is on making sure any future development is sensible, sustainable and meets local needs.

What is being proposed? The MOD and Rutland County Council are currently developing a High Level Masterplan for St George’s. This follows on from early discussions with local groups and organisations who have an interest in the site and will set out the main aspirations for St George’s. Our goal is the creation of a new ‘Garden Village’ with the right mix of housing, enterprise, leisure and recreation. This would be a long-term project with phased development of the site over a period of 10-15 years. Plans will focus on the quality of development, rather than quantity, with appropriate housing density, detailed plans for each phase/area of the site and ensuring the right infrastructure is put in place well before the site is occupied. Consultation around the High Level Master Plan for St George’s is due to take place in May 2018.

What is a ‘Garden Village’? Garden Villages are holistically planned new communities where design, landscaping, open space and the public realm are prioritised and considered vital to the overall success of the development. With regards to St George’s, the homes we hope to create would be at a density that is appropriate for the location, with a mix of house sizes to suit the widest possible range of housing needs. The community would include affordable housing, social housing, retirement living, custom build and starter homes. As appropriate, the homes would aim to provide a non-estate environment and would include gardens, garages and sufficient off-street parking provision. Designs would also aim to feature all aspects of a rural village such as a community hub, a pub, a post office, a village shop and a village green. It will be supported by sustainable public transport, schools, superfast broadband, appropriate road infrastructure, leisure facilities and access to employment.

How many new homes would be provided? This has not been decided and will be determined following the outcome of master planning. However, we are working with a preliminary figure of 1,500 – 3,000 properties based on the size of the site (300 hectares) and the desire to provide homes at a density that is appropriate for the location, in accordance with relevant Local Plan Policies.

For more information, visit https://www.rutland.gov.uk/mycouncil/st-georges/

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Mr Tom Wightman (c/o Agent: Nigel Brotherton, Howkins & Harrison, 7-11 Albert Street, Rugby, Warks. CV21 2RX) – Outline application for the erection of up to 7 detached two-storey houses (Resubmission) – at Benvenuto, 4 Leire Lane, Ashby Parva, Leics. LE17 5HR. Gladman Developments Ltd (c/o: Gladman House, Alexandria Way, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 1LB) – Outline application for the erection of up to 150 dwellings with public open space, landscaping, sustainable drainage system, and vehicular access point – at land off Arnesby Road, Fleckney, Leics. Francis Jackson Homes Ltd (c/o: 6 High Street, Olney MK46 4BB) – Outline application for the erection of up to 6 dwellings with access to the public highway (Revised scheme of 17/02016/ OUT) – at land Part OS 0114, Rugby Road, Catthorpe, Leics.

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Delivery plan needed to address construction skills crisis, warns FMB

NW Leics. District Dr J Beniston (c/o Agent: David Granger Design Ltd, The Old Dairy, Mill Street, Packington, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1WN) – Erection of 2 dwellings with associated access and parking – at 171 Hall Lane, Whitwick, Coalville, Leics. LE67 5PD. Mr Sarju Pabari (c/o Agent: Shane Anderson, Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Demolition of existing garage, petrol forecourt, service building and existing dwelling and erection of 9 new dwellings without complying with conditions 2 and 10 of planning permission 17/00542/FUL to change finished ground and floor levels and install retaining walls – at Tudor Motors, 175 Leicester Road, New Packington, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1TR.

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We need a serious delivery plan in place for post-Brexit skills and immigration policy, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has said in response to the Migration Advisory Committee’s Interim update. Commenting on the Migration Advisory Committee’s Interim update, Brian Berry Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “The Migration Advisory Committee’s Interim update has set out the concerns and evidence which construction and a wide range of industries have presented. However, we now need a serious delivery plan in place to make sure it happens. The skills requirements of key sectors such as construction need to be taken into account as the Government begins to shape these policies. The construction industry should be viewed by INNES ENGLAND the Government as a key strategic industry, as without it Ministers will be unable are offering for sale a 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 to meet their ambitious plans for the delivery of new homes and infrastructure 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 development opportunity 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 projects. Currently over 8% of construction workers are from the EU, and in 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. ©at Crown copyright –Penny License No. 100007643Long NOT TO SCALE Lane, 39 London this rises to a third. Recent FMB research shows that skills shortages Derby DE22 1AX. across construction are already at a record high, and this will only worsen if The property comprises an poorly thought-through policies lead us off a cliff edge in terms of our access to existing four-bed detached house skilled EU workers.” with planning permission (ref: Berry continued: “The recent news that the Government has offered DER/06/15/00842) for demolition permanent residency for EU nationals arriving during the post-Brexit transition of the house and erection of 3 period is a positive step for construction firms across the UK. However, any dwellings. future migration visa system should be based on key occupations that are in The site area is 0.31 acres. short supply rather than on arbitrary thresholds based on skill levels or income. What’s more, the Government should take into account that the vast majority Offers in the region of £550,000 of the construction workforce are employed by small and micro firms. Asking are invited. these firms to sponsor foreign workers is not realistic and will simply not work for For details, contact Chris this industry. We are still waiting to see what the post-Brexit immigration system Wright at Innes England will entail, however we need a serious plan in place to ensure we have the right on 01332 362244 or email: skills and migration policies in place for a post-Brexit Britain.” cwright@innes-england.co.uk

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FISHER GERMAN COMMERCIAL are offering for sale the site of a former needle factory which is suitable for a variety of uses, subject to planning. The site - Off Wolsey Road, Coalville, Leics. LE67 3TU - extends to approximately 4.14 acres with levels being fairly consistent. The former factory has been demolished except for the retention of a small building at the north east portion of the site. While no formal pre-application advice has been sought, a meeting did take place with the local authority in October 2015. Within that meeting it is clear that the council very much want to encourage development of this site and are relatively open minded about the uses that could be brought forward. Offers are invited. For more information, contact Kevin Benson at Fisher German Commercial on 01777 719148 or 07748 634848 or email: kevin.benson@fishergerman.co.uk Please note: Fisher German LLP and any Joint Agents give notice that: The particulars are produced in good faith are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute or form any part of an offer or any contract. No person within Fisher German has any authority to make or give representation or warranty on any property. Particulars prepared September 2016. Photographs taken September 2016

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Community buildings offered to local groups COMMUNITY groups are being given the chance to run three city buildings as part of Leicester City Council’s plan to transform neighbourhood services.

Braunstone Grove, in Cort Crescent, Braunstone Frith Recreation Centre, in Sharman Crescent and Mayfield Children’s Centre, in Mayfield Road, are being offered to local groups for them to take over the running of the buildings, under the council’s community asset transfer policy. It means the buildings could continue to offer neighbourhood services to local people, acting as venues for meetings, groups and community activities. Community organisations will be invited to develop a business plan to take on these buildings. Independent support will be provided for all interested groups to help them put together a good business plan. To help encourage specific community activities, any group which takes over the running of Braunstone Grove will need to show how they will keep footballing activities going at the site, which consists of a youth centre and football changing rooms. At the Mayfield Centre, any future leaseholder would need to commit to delivering activities for under-fives. Cllr Kirk Master, assistant city mayor responsible for neighbourhood services, said: “By offering these buildings for local groups to run, we’re giving people the opportunity to deliver the community activities they want to see in their area. “There are specific requirements for the types of activity to be delivered at two of these buildings due to the purposes they were originally built for. We want to ensure that any future leaseholders understand they’ll need to continue to provide these specific services. “We have to change the way we run community services, because Government cuts means we can’t afford to continue to run all buildings as we do now. But we’re keen to support local groups – who are often current users of the buildings – to take over the running of these premises, so that they stay available for people to use.” The city council estimates around £70,000 would be saved by transferring these three buildings for community groups to run. There has already been interest from community organisations in taking on the running of these buildings. Interested groups need to submit a final business case by 29 May 2018. To find out more, visit www.leicester.gov.uk/propertyshop

Kate Moriarty – Demolition of existing golf club and dwelling and the erection of a spa, replacement dwelling and 6 holiday lodges, plus creation of car park – at land at SK4024 0232 Pool Road, Melbourne, Derbyshire.

Oadby & Wigston Borough Mr & Mrs McDonald (c/o Agent: Malcolm Goodall, The Drawing Room (Architects) Ltd, 130 Moat Street, Wigston, Leicester LE18 2GE) – Outline application for the erection of a pair of semi-detached dwellings to the rear – at The Bungalow, 52 Park Road, Wigston, Leicester LE18 4QD.

Blaby District DB Symmetry (c/o Agent: Helen Lancaster, Planning Inspectorate, 3D Eagle Wing, Temple Quay House 2 The Square Bristol BS1 6PN - Creation of a Rail Freight Interchange with a rail port, up to 850,000 square metres (GIA) of high bay storage and logistics buildings, dedicated road access from Junction 2 of the M69, the creation of a northbound off slip and a southbound on slip to the junction and associated infrastructure – at land to the North-west Of M69 Junction 2, Blaby District, Leics. Mr M Kaderbhai (c/o Agent: Michael Collins Architects, 32 Millstone Lane, Leicester LE1 5JN) – Demolition of bungalow and construction of 2 four-bed semidetaihed dwellings (Resubmission of 17/1296/FUL) – at 204 Leicester Road, Glen Parva, Leics. LE2 9HH. Tobias Developments (c/o Agent: Timothy Bale, JED Design Ltd, 23 Harborough Road, Desborough, Northants. NN14 2QX) – Erection of block of 13 one-bed apartments with parking and amenity space – at land west of 23 Blue Banks Avenue, Glen Parva, Leics. LE2 9JA.

Charnwood Borough Olawunmi Odunaiya – Erection of 40 self-contained flats and one commercial unit – at 7 The Coneries, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 1DZ.

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Stepnell Awarded £13.1M Building Modernisation For University Of Leicester Campus Hub CONSTRUCTION contractor Stepnell has been awarded a £13.1 million contract by the University of Leicester to complete the modernisation of its Percy Gee Building. Stepnell’s Nottingham team recently began work to extend and enhance the East Wing of the multipurpose facility which is home to the Students’ Union as well as being a popular venue for informal meetings and social learning. Most of the building has already been successfully transformed by an earlier award-winning redevelopment which finished in 2011. Stepnell will complete the work by creating a new four-storey extension, housing additional facilities including a large, brandnew food court; double the amount of space for social learning and a new informatics lab for the study of information science. A new façade and entrance for the East Wing will provide increased accessibility and improve the way the building connects to the rest of the campus, including the University’s main square. The redevelopment, designed by Shepheard Epstein Hunter architects, is set for completion in August 2019, ready for the start of

Gladman Developments Ltd Outline planning application for up to 228 dwellings with associated infrastructure, landscaping, open space and associated works – at land off Barnards Drive, Sileby, Leics. Mr & Mrs S Patel (c/o Agent: David Granger Architectural Design Ltd) – Construction of 3 single storey dwellings – at 7-8 Market Place, Shepshed, Leics. LE12 9RT.

Computer-generated artist’s impressions showing the extended Percy Gee Building the new academic year. The energy-efficient extension to the Percy Gee Building will achieve a BREEAM sustainability rating of ‘Very Good’, incorporating energysaving technology including solar shading to reduce heat gain. Stepnell has extensive experience of successfully delivering both new-build and refurbishment projects in the university sector. High-profile projects previously carried out for the University of Leicester include the construction of a new contemporary gallery at its Attenborough Arts Centre and a major programme of refurbishment for the University’s Robert Kilpatrick

Clinical Sciences Building. In line with its belief in providing training opportunities in local communities and helping develop the next generation of construction professionals, Stepnell will provide a number of work placements giving local people the opportunity to gain industry experience by working under supervision on the Percy Gee Building project. The company is already providing a number of placements on site arranged through business volunteering charity Leicestershire Cares and will also be offering placements to local students at Leicester College.

Focus Consultants re-appointed to NHS SBS Framework for a second term MULTI-DISCIPLINARY company Focus Consultants has been appointed to the NHS SBS Framework for a second term. The Nottingham-based firm, with branches in Leicester, London and Boston in Lincolnshire, has been reappointed to provide construction consultancy services. The agreement runs until 31 March 2022. Focus is currently on seven framework agreements, including the ESPO 2664_18 framework to supply consultancy services for property & building advice and management services, and the ESPO 664-17 framework to supply consultancy services in leisure, culture and tourism, as well as asset management and delivery – all to public sector clients and social housing providers. The NHS SBS Framework provides ease of access and offers a compliant route to market for NHS and public sector organisations. Focus undertakes a range of work within the NHS and public sector, and is currently working on schemes across the UK, including Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, and London. Last year the company was instrumental in the opening of Lincolnshire’s first Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), having been project manager, designer, principal designer, quantity surveyor and contract administrator for the development in Lincoln for Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT). “It is always great news to be appointed to a framework, as it makes the procurement process for clients simpler and helps pave the way for new contracts for us as a company,” said Focus partner Keith Butler. “Focus Consultants is proud to have been re-appointed to the NHS SBS Framework, and delighted that we are now on seven frameworks nationally, in support of our work across the country.” The company has expertise in a wide range of fields, including project management, funding and economic development, funding applications, economic impact appraisals, business plans, and research and evaluation.

Pegasus Group – Request for Screening Opinion for proposed residential development for up to 195 dwellings – at land north of Barkby Road, Syston, Leics. Galliford Try Partnerships (c/o Agent: RG+P Ltd) – Erection of 52 dwellings and associated open space, access, infrastructure and landscaping (Revised scheme to planning refs. P/16/1344/2 and P/11/2150/2) – at Linkfield Farm, land north-east of Loughborough Road, Mountsorrel, Leics. LE7 7LS. P & R Building Supplies (c/o Agent: David Granger Architectural Design Ltd) – Demolition of existing store and removal of existing office accommodation, sales area, etc. Erection of warehouse, offices and sales area plus formation of new car parking (Revised scheme of P/17/2545/2) – at Former Plot R-S, Chainbridge Close, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 1QB. Gladman Developments – Outline planning application for up to 270 dwellings with associated infrastructure, landscaping, open space and associated works – at Melton Road, East Goscote, Leics. LE7 4YQ.

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Coleorton, Leicestershire

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Other property available by Private Treaty Norton Juxta Twycross, Leicestershire Guide Price £825,000 1.2 acres with a range of traditional buildings with planning permission for development Midway, Derbyshire Guide Price £250,000 Land with outline planning permission for 4 dwellings Moira, Leicestershire Guide Price £650,000 A well located development site with outline planning permission for 6 units

Norton Juxta Twycross, Leicestershire Guide Price £465,000 Former Public House with potential for residential development Appleby Magna, Leicestershire 5.17 acres of land with strategic potential

Marston Jabbett, Warwickshire Guide Price £275,000 25.34 acres of grassland with a range of equestrian buildings Austrey, Warwickshire Guide Price £110,000 8.45 acres of pasture land on the edge of the village

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City council to help Little Theatre to expand A PROJECT to extend the Leicester theatre at which a young Richard Attenborough made his stage debut is being given a helping hand from Leicester City Council. Leicester Drama Society, which owns The Little Theatre, in Dover Street, wants to transform and extend the 1920s building to include much-needed new studio, technical and rehearsal facilities as part of its Centenary Project. The estimated £3million scheme, however, relies on the theatre being able to raise the funds needed so that it can expand into the site next door, currently housing the Anchor Centre – a wet centre and alcohol treatment hub. Now, with the Anchor Centre being replaced by a newlyequipped building in Hill Street, off Humberstone Gate, Leicester City Council has offered to transfer ownership of the site to Leicester Drama Society, subject to the society securing planning permission and funding to build its extension. The Leicester Drama Society has now launched its Centenary Challenge crowdfunding appeal, initially to raise the estimated

£18,000 needed to cover the costs of planning, site surveys and engineering reports. The society has already secured about £10,000 including ‘in kind’ donations of time and expertise to get the process underway. The appeal will be helped by the City Mayor’s community crowdfunding initiative CrowdFundLeicester, which was launched last year to help boost community-backed ideas and get them off the ground. The theatre’s members and board of trustees officially launched their Centenary Challenge project at their annual general meeting on Sunday 25 March. Peter Soulsby said: “The Little Theatre is an important part of cultural life in the city. It is a real gem with a long history, and has had long-standing plans to expand and improve its facilities to meet modern requirements. “However, these plans have been dependant on the Anchor Centre site immediately next door becoming vacant. “Now that the Anchor Centre’s services are moving elsewhere, it opens the way for the Leicester Drama Society to move forward in its exciting proposals for the theatre.

“Of course they will need to show us they have the ability to secure planning permission and funding for this significant development, before we would agree to transfer ownership of the land to them. “The result would make good use of the vacant Anchor Centre site, as well as transforming the Little Theatre and benefitting immensely the many people and communities which make use of it.” More than 30,000 visitors a year use theatre’s 350-seat auditorium, and it won the award for ‘Best Venue Over 200 People’ at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2012, 2016 and 2017. The proposed extension would include a five-storey building containing a new ground-floor studio theatre, a new show wardrobe department and a costume hire facility, along with additional rehearsal spaces. Subject to the funding and planning consent, construction could be underway by late 2020 and the building in use by summer 2022. The Anchor Centre building itself is in poor condition and not considered suitable for conversion to any alternative use. It is likely to be demolished in due course, at an expected cost of £125,000.

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The land is situated at Naseby Road, Clipston, Leics. LE16 9RZ. The approved scheme grants permission to build two detached houses and reserved matters were approved in November 2017 pursuant to the grant of Outline Planning Permission ref: DA/2014/0603. Plot 2 will be developed by the current owners of the land. Guide Price: £349,000. For more information, contact Carter Jonas on 01604 608200 or email: Northampton@carterjonas. co.uk

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Development site with permission for seven properties with gardens and oﬀ street parking Site area 1.0 acre GEA 11,899 sq ft Comprising: 1 x 3 Bed (1,270 sq ft) / 3 x 3 Beds (1,108 sq ft) / 2 x 3 Beds (1,151 sq ft) / 1 x 2 Bed (1,001 sq ft)

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Barn at Oakﬁelds, Old Road, Scaldwell, Northampton NN6 9LZ An opportunity to acquire a barn with permission for conversion complete with stables • • • •

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Charcon Construction Solutions introduces lightweight stairs to product range PRE-CAST concrete materials manufacturer, Charcon Construction Solutions, part of the Aggregate Industries group, has introduced an innovative lightweight stairs product to its pre-cast concrete portfolio after combining the lightweight secondary aggregate – Lytag – with its concrete. The lightweight nature of the stairs make them ideal for multi-storey residential or commercial projects. That’s because a lighter product makes it easier to lift them into place and also install, which helps to reduce crane costs and also installation time. Plus, lighter concrete can also reduce the dead load of the overall structure, meaning less foundations are needed, creating further – and substantial – cost savings. Despite its lightweight nature, the new stairs provide the same level of structural performance as normal weight concrete. These stairs are unique to Charcon Construction Solutions, and not available from anywhere else in the UK. The stairs are made by combining unique Lytag into the concrete mix. Lytag is produced from the fly ash generated by coal fired power stations. The use of revolutionary technology transforms the fly ash into small round pellets, which are then heated to 1,100°C. This creates a very hard pellet with a honeycombed internal structure of interconnecting voids within the aggregate, making it structurally robust yet lightweight. The pellets formed are rounded in shape and range in size from 14mm down to fine sands and powders, and can then be used as a superior, consistent, lightweight aggregate that is up to 50 per cent lighter than natural aggregate. By using Lytag in Charcon Construction Solutions’ pre-cast stairs, it therefore means customers can enjoy a product which is up to 20 per cent lighter than the company’s standard stairs. Richard Baldry, general manager at Charcon Construction Solutions, said: “Innovation is an important part of the work we do at Charcon Construction Solutions and Aggregate Industries. We are always developing products with the customer in mind; in this case creating a solution that will increase the efficiency of the build, saving time and money.” Charcon Construction Solutions’ offsite manufactured pre-cast structures are designed to exact requirements to ensure a bespoke product that is quick, safe and cost effective to install. Offsite manufacture eliminates the need for the expensive formwork and propping traditionally associated with in situ construction methods. The products are delivered as and when needed, saving onsite storage space and labour costs. For further information about these new lightweight pre-cast stairs, contact the Charcon Construction Solutions team on 01332 208548 or email sales@charconcs.com

Mr Kirit Lakhani (c/o Agent: A+G Architects Limited) - Change of use from retail to takeaway food outlets and formation of 3 flats – at 18-20 High Street, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 2PZ.

Rugby Borough Mrs R Curley & Mrs B Curley (c/o Agent: HB Architects, The Old telephone Exchange, Albert Street, Rugby, Warks. CV21 2SA) – Outline planning application for 5 dwellings and associated works – at land to north east of The Maverick & The Bungalow, Bilton Fields, Farm Lane, Rugby, Warks. CV22 6RU. SJ, BC, AC, & WC Curley Partnership (c/o Agent: HB Architects, The Old telephone Exchange, Albert Street, Rugby, Warks. CV21 2SA) – Outline planning application for 4 dwellings and associated works – at land to the west of Brambles Farm & The Coach House, Bilton Fields, Farm Lane, Rugby, Warks. CV22 6RU.

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RICS UK Construction and Infrastructure Market Survey, Q1 2018

Construction workloads hold steady in the Midlands despite bad weather PRIVATE HOUSING reported the strongest rise in workloads with the most positive reading since the Autumn 2015. Infrastructure workloads rise across the region once again, with road and rail set to be the areas of strongest growth in coming 12 months. Skills shortages remains a prevalent constraint to future workload growth. Construction workloads in the Midlands remained resilient despite bad weather and a weaker nearterm economic outlook, in the first quarter of 2018 – according to the results of the Q1 2018 RICS Construction and Infrastructure Market Survey. In Q1 2018, 37% more chartered surveyors reported that their workloads had risen as opposed to fallen, alongside the East of England this was the strongest reading across the UK. While 63% of respondents noted bad weather conditions as a limiting factor, the “Beast from the East” was not enough to slow the pace of growth. In the early part of 2018 workloads in the Midlands increased across

all subsectors, with both new work and repair and maintenance activity rising steadily. Private housing reported the strongest rise in workloads with 55% more respondents citing an increase rather than a decrease - the most positive since Q3 of 2015. Whilst public sector growth remains slower than private the pace of workloads remained steady with a net balance of +18% in housing (+19 in Q4 2017). Infrastructure continues to be strong in the Midlands construction market as 35% more contributors reported a rise rather than a fall in activity. Looking ahead, Midlands’ respondents expect the rail, road and energy categories to post the most significant increases over the coming 12 months. Workloads in the Midlands are once again accelerating faster than the rest of the UK in all sectors minus public housing. This quarter there was also an acceleration in the pace of growth in workloads in the Southwest. Companies in the Midlands continue to highlight the shortage of skilled professionals as one of the biggest constraints to growth. In Q1 2018, 69% of chartered

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surveyors reported a lack of quantity surveyors as holding back projects. This quarter, respondents also reported it increasingly difficult to recruit labourers. The shortage of labour, coupled with higher input costs, continues to restrict growth in profit margins, and while cost pressures may ease later this year, expectations on profit margins are still well below the three-year average of 40% recorded between 2014 and 2016. Indeed, tender prices are expected to rise over the next 12 months with respondents in both the building and civil engineering sectors envisaging greater price pressures. Besides the one-off factors related to inclement weather, financial constraints, planning delays and labour shortages remain the key impediments to growth. In an extra question added this quarter, 85% of respondents were of the view that small and medium-sized firms are the most impacted by constraints on financing. Despite the constraints that firms have been facing recently, surveyors remain relatively upbeat. Net balances of 57% and 45% of respondents expect workloads and

employment levels, respectively, to continue to rise over the coming 12 months across the Midlands. Jeffrey Matsu, RICS Senior Economist commented: “While a short-lived snowstorm may have snarled logistical supply chains and site works at the end of February, it was not enough to negatively impact on workload order books. Indeed, several years of limited spare capacity have resulted in a backlog within the delivery pipeline which will take some time to unwind. Risk aversion by both lenders and developers, in the wake of Carillion and ongoing Brexit negotiation, will continue to weigh on investment decisions.” Lee Jones MRICS, of Quantem Consulting LLP in Birmingham commented: “Sufficient competition in major supply chains for larger projects is causing constraints due to a limited workforce.” David Morris MRICS, of Tompkins Robinson Surveyors, in Wellingborough commented: “Demand is very strong for QS services in our region and around the country.”

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Sales Consulant Jane Boffey Joins Popular Leicestershire Development A NEW SALES consultant has been appointed at one of Leicestershire busiest and fastest selling developments. Jane Boffey has joined the sales team at Mill Fields, the hugely popular new homes development in Broughton Astley from triple HBF 5 star housebuilder, William Davis Homes. With a strong customer services background in corporate sales and promotions, Jane joins Mill Fields’ existing sales consultant, June Hall to help house hunters make their next move. Jane said: “I’m excited to be joining such a thriving development where we’re welcoming house hunters looking for their first home, something with room to grow or just that little bit easier to manage. We’re actually finding that many of our purchasers are relocating from within the village, to quickly take advantage of Mill Fields’ superb location and views across the Leicestershire countryside. “Buying a house is such a major purchase; I’m excited to be a part of that process and helping match house hunters with their dream home.” Nestled on the edge of Broughton Astley with excellent access to the village centre, Leicester and the motorway network, Mill Fields has a home for everyone. William Davis Homes is building a range of two to five bedroom properties on the development, in 24 different designs and layouts. Sales manager, Viv Aldridge commented: “Broughton Astley is a hugely desirable village with a thriving local community, independent shops and a range of amenities, so the local Jane Boffey, newly appointed sales property market is very active. Homes at our Mill Fields consultant at Mill Fields, Broughton development are selling quickly, so it made sense to appoint another sales consultant. Jane and June make a great team, and Astley by William Davis Homes. our purchasers have already commented on how friendly, helpful and efficient they are. We’re encouraging anyone thinking about moving to this stunning village not to miss out; visit our spectacular showhomes, meet the team and see for themselves why Mill Fields is the best address in Broughton Astley.” Homes at Mill Fields are selling now between £250,000 and £445,000.

New Directions (Rugby) Ltd (c/o Agent: HB Architects, The Old telephone Exchange, Albert Street, Rugby, Warks. CV21 2SA) – Erection of a mixed use building including 9 open market one-bed apartments and 5 assisted living apartments, lounge and reception facilities, access and parking – at land between Kingsforth House and Victoria House, Albert Street, Rugby, Warks. CV21 2TD. Bellway Homes Limited South Midlands (c/o Agent: Cerda Planning Ltd, 5-7 High Street, Sutton Coldfield B72 1XH) – Erection of 380 dwellings with associated works and landscaping (Reserved matters of planning ref: R15/1702) – at land at Wharf Farm, Crick Road, Hillmorton, Rugby, Warks.

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RSPB And Barratt Extend Partnership To Give Nature A Home A UNIQUE partnership between the RSPB and David Wilson Homes has been renewed and extended for another three years.

Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Gladman Developments Ltd (c/o: Gladman House, Alexandria Way, Congleton Business Park, CW12 1LB) – Residential development of up to 775 dwellings with public open space, A1 retail unit, landscaping and sustainable drainage system – at Site 28B003, land off Weddington Road, Nuneaton, Warks. Miller Prestige Homes Ltd (c/o: Purley Chase Lodge, Monks Park Lane, Atherstone, Warks. CV9 2RH) – Erection of 4 individual homes comprising 3 residential care homes for children and one secured hospital residential care facility for children – at Site 36a001, Plough Hill Road, Nuneaton, Warks.

The partnership aims to deliver more wildlife friendly housing across Leicestershire, helping to give nature a home. David Wilson Homes and the RSPB will work together to boost biodiversity and promote wildlife. Through such initiatives as hedgehog highways, bee friendly planting and swift bricks, the aim of the partnership is to help all forms of wildlife and nature on new housing developments. Over the last 50 years 56% of species have declined while 15% are at risk of disappearing from our shores altogether. With the country’s wildlife continuing to struggle the groundbreaking partnership between Europe’s largest nature conservation charity and the country’s largest housebuilder is setting the benchmark for nature friendly homes. The first three years of the partnership have been a resounding success with both organisations working together to agree best practice on what are the best plants and shrubs to use in gardens, the

A wildlife friendly show home garden with an insect habitat best times in the year to survey local species and how to make good use of existing nature features on new developments. In addition the partnership is helping home owners by offering guidance and advice on how to help nature thrive. Welcoming the renewal, Mike Clarke, chief executive of the RSPB, said: “The wildlife we see and hear where we live is important. Having birds, butterflies, bees, hedgehogs and other visitors in our gardens

makes us feel good about where we live as well as improving our own sense of wellbeing. Unfortunately our natural world is in trouble, so it is vital that we look at how construction can be sympathetic to nature and how future communities can welcome wildlife. The partnership has received particular praise for designing an innovative new swift brick to support the iconic birds with nesting sites in new homes.

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Former Loughborough Echo headquarters available to purchase EAST MIDLANDS companies looking to expand into larger premises with good transport links should investigate a newly listed two story office building in Loughborough, available freehold. The property - 3 Princes Court, in Loughborough - is available for sale on freehold through Mather Jamie. The modern property, part of Princes Court in the north of Loughborough, was formerly the offices of local newspaper the Loughborough Echo and is located in a prominent position on the corner of Royal Way and Belton Road, near the town centre and railway station. It features open-plan office space and kitchens on both floors, plus a dozen car parking spaces onsite. The whole property comprises 1,907ft2 and has double glazing, gas central heating and air conditioning. Alex Reid, Director of Mather Jamie, said, “These modern offices would be ideally suited for a business looking to expand into larger premises, and are located within easy reach of Loughborough’s main facilities and benefit from a higher level of car parking than many modern offices.” For details of this and similar commercial property opportunities in Leicestershire and elsewhere in the East Midlands, please call Alex Reid at Mather Jamie on 01509 233433.

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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 consti 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 t (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 Crown copyright – License No. 100007643 NOT TO SCALE

INNES ENGLAND are offering for sale an allocated site for approximately 55 dwellings at Oak Close, Castle Gresley, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 9RU The site – which is currently in agricultural use, has a gross area of approximately 6 acres and is accessed from Oak Close. The South Derbyshire District Council Local Plan Part 1 and Part 2 are now adopted to cover the period 2011 to 2028. The subject site is allocated in policy H23J as a non-strategic site. From brief discussion with the local planners, the agents believe that the site will comprise a flexible mix of house types with two-storey, 1½-storey and single-storey to reflect the topography of the site. Approximately 55 dwellings are envisaged. Offers are invoited on a conditional or unconditional basis on planning for the freehold interest. For further details, contact Matthew Hannah at Innes England on 0115 924 3243 or email: mhannah@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 consti 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 t (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 Crown copyright – License No. 100007643 NOT TO SCALE

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Former Moira warehouse site up for redevelopment Mr David Morris (c/o Agent: Goldsmith Way, Nuneaton, Warks.) – Erection Residential Landassociated of 10 Development dwellings with Approximately 0.38 acres (0.15 ha) externalc.works and formation of access – permission at Site 25C009 – land Outline planning for 6 residential units rear of 31 Plough Hill Road, Canalside location overlooking open countryside Nuneaton, Warks. Craddock Architects Ltd, Bridge Street, Cotmanhay, Derbyshire DE7 8RD

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Mr Dino Romano (c/o Agent: Mr Boyd McAfee, McAfee Design Ltd, 0115 924205 3243 Mansfield innes-england.com Road, Nottingham NG1 3FS) – Erection of 2 dwellings – at land opposite Hill Farm FOR Court, Melton Road, Edwalton, Notts.

A FORMER warehouse in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside will be transformed following the purchase of the site by local developer Wheatcroft Land. The redevelopment site, which is located in the village of Moira and within the stunning National Forest, will be turned into a high end residential development of nine quality homes by the developer. The attractive redevelopment which overlooks Ashby Canal, on the western side of North West Leicestershire, is a former factory/ warehouse site and will include a mixture of two to four bedroom family homes including both semi-detached and detached properties, subject to a detailed planning application. Catherine Haward, director of Wheatcroft Land, said: “Wheatcroft Land has traditionally focussed on retail and leisure schemes, so we are delighted to branch out and start focussing on residential schemes in the Midlands. “This is a really attractive area of Leicestershire with many country and outdoor benefits, including walking and cycling within the SALE forest, which will make it a really lovely place to live and we are excited about bringing it forwards. “The redevelopment is in a beautiful location and our intention is to implement the planning consent of two to four bedroom homes, three of which will be detached and six semi-detached, with a view to completion in Spring 2019. We are currently working on the detailed design of the homes and we can’t wait to share our completed designs.” The 0.99 acre site has outline planning permission for nine residential units, which will all be designed to make best use of the canal views with all the properties overlooking the canal from the front of the buildings. Wheatcroft Land completed on the site n March and is currently working on a detailed planning application to bring the scheme forwards. This is the second residential scheme the developer is currently working on in the East Midlands, with another 14unit scheme underway in Ancaster in Lincolnshire which is expected to complete early 2019.

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Cotmanhay is located approximately 2.2 miles north of Ilkeston and 12 miles north east of Derby. The site has convenient access to Junction 26 of the M1 via the A610 which in turn leads on to the A6096 and Cotmanhay.

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The subject site is located within a predominately residential area on the edge of the village of Cotmanhay overlooking open countryside.

The Purchaser will be granted the right to upgrade/construct the private driveway to serve the development (hatched blue for identification purposes only on the aerial plan), together with the requisite rights of vehicular and pedestrian access.

The site consists of a c. 0.38 acre (0.15 ha) plot of land that previously formed part of The Bridge Inn Public House garden and benefits from outline planning permission for 6 residential units.

The Purchaser will be responsible for erecting a boundary fence (specification to be agreed) along the lines A ‐ B and C ‐ D.

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Mr Russell O’Keefe (c/o: The Old Dairy, Melton Road, West DescriptionBridgford, Nottingham NG2 6EN) – Demolish existing dwelling house, garage and outbuildings and erect VAT 2 detached dwelling Legal houses and Costs garages (Resubmission) – at 125 Accommodation Melton Road, West Bridgford, Viewings Notts. NG2 6FG. Offers in excess of £200,000.

The site is to be accessed via a private driveway and sits adjacent to the Erewash Canal providing rural views to the north eastern boundary.

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Planning Outline planning permission has been approved for the creation of up to 6 residential units by Erewash Borough Council, Planning Reference: 1016/0046.

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More time to comment on city and county’s future growth plans

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PEOPLE are being given more time to comment on plans about how Leicester SALE and Leicestershire could grow in the future.

The draft Strategic Growth Plan has been out for consultation since 11 January. The consultation was due to close at the beginning of April, but the closing date for people to give their views has now been extended to Thursday 10 May 2018. The plan has been developed by a partnership formed by Leicester City and Leicestershire County councils, INNES ENGLAND are the seven local borough and district authorities and the Leicester offering for sale a 0.38 acre and Leicestershire Enterprise residential development Partnership (LLEP). site with Outline Planning It puts forward proposals for Permission for 6 units. the new housing and transport The site – at Bridge Street, improvements that would be Cotmanhay, Derbyshire DE7 needed to attract jobs and 8RD – previously formed part investment to Leicester and of the Bridge Inn Public House Leicestershire from now until 2050. garden. Since the consultation was Offers in excess of £200,000 are launched, additional evidence invited. FOR SALE has been published that people For more information, contact responding to the consultation Craig Straw at Innes England on might wish to read and consider. As 0115 924 3243 or email: cstraw@ a result, the consultation period has innes-england.com been extended.

The new evidence includes reports on sustainability, habitats and transport impacts, all of which can be found on the Strategic Growth Plan website. The final version of the Strategic Growth Plan will provide strategic direction and help shape the Local Plans that the city, borough and district councils are or will be preparing or reviewing. It will also be used to support bids for Government funding to deliver the infrastructure needed to support growth. The plan estimates that Leicester and Leicestershire needs 96,580 new homes and 367-423 hectares of employment land from 20112031. Some of these homes have already been built or have planning permission. Beyond 2031, the plan identifies the need for a further 90,500 dwellings and additional employment land, which is why further land needs to be unlocked. Local Plans will deal with the detailed allocation of which sites will be brought forward. Cllr Trevor Pendleton, chair of the Strategic Growth Plan Members’ Advisory Group, said: “Because

we have added new evidence to the website, we want to give people the chance to look over this information thoroughly before they respond to the consultation. That’s why we have extended the deadline for responses. “We’re asking people whether they agree with the priorities the Government is asking us to concentrate on, such as delivering new housing, focusing growth in key areas and identifying essential transport infrastructure that will be needed in the future. “It’s important to stress that no decisions have yet been made, but we do have to plan ahead and identify areas for future growth, which would then be built into our Local Plans at the appropriate time. “We know that some of these proposals will be controversial, but that’s why we’re having this consultation – to gather people’s views.” To take part in the consultation, please see the website llstrategicgrowthplan.org.uk or contact any of the local authorities or the LLEP. Local consultation events are also being planned. Details will be on the website.

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Revamp for Leicester Market

Success for JCT JCT contract sales up to record levels following strong uptake of JCT 2016 Edition JCT contract sales are at record levels as a result of a continued trend of strong performance throughout the construction industry, which has been further buoyed by the uptake of the JCT 2016 Edition.

A YEAR-LONG programme of works that will transform Leicester’s historic outdoor market gets under way in earnest this month. The £1.86million scheme will include simple measures – a deep clean, a coat of paint and new LED lighting – as well as more significant changes that will have a big impact on the look and feel of the market. Market traders have been consulted on the works, which are the latest phase of a major redevelopment project that has so far seen the construction of a new food hall, the demolition of the old 1970s indoor market and the creation of a new public square – all within the last five years. As part of the new scheme, a section of the market roof that currently wraps around the side of the Corn Exchange will be removed and stalls in the area will be relocated, opening up views of the Grade II* listed building and the new market square. All of the market’s stalls will be replaced, new LED spotlights will be installed, and a deep clean will brighten up the space. Attractive wooden canopy edging around the perimeter will give the market a fresh new look, while helping to protect shoppers and traders from the wind and rain. And the layout of the market will be reconfigured, creating better routes through the site for shoppers and making it easier for traders to showcase their goods. City Mayor Peter Soulsby, who launched his plans for a major revamp of the market area in December 2012, said: “This latest phase of our market redevelopment programme will transform the overall look and feel of the outdoor market, bringing it up to the standards that today’s

traders, shoppers and visitors expect. “Simple steps, such as deepcleaning, repainting and more lighting, will have an instant impact, but it was important that we took this opportunity to make other changes that would significantly improve the quality of the market environment. “New stalls and a better layout will attract new traders to the market, while maintaining the character – and the hustle and bustle – that makes the market unique.

Inspiring Confidence “The investment we’ve made in the market is already having a positive impact on the wider area – with new bars and businesses opening in the surrounding streets – and I hope that these latest works will inspire even greater confidence in the area.” As part of the works, facilities for the market traders will be enhanced, with a convenient onsite recycling point and a brand new transformer due to be installed. The new transformer will improve the power supply to the stalls, while providing power for events in the new market square. These facilities, as well as a new customer service point, will be incorporated into two new timberclad blocks that will front Market Place North. The blocks will also house six new lock-up units that will be available for rent. Stalls along Market Place North will be relocated, before works get under way. Head of markets Paul Edwards said: “The traders recognise that the outdoor market needs this investment and have been involved with our plans from the start. “There will inevitably be inconvenience as works get under way, but we’ll be trying to

keep disruption to a minimum by working our way around the market in sections. “The market will continue to trade throughout the works, so I would urge the public to continue to support the traders while we create an outdoor market that the city can be proud of.” Improvement works have already commenced, with contractors beginning to steam-clean the market’s polycarbonate roof. Other works will then be rolled out, with the replacement of the market stalls carried out in sections so that trading can continue throughout the works. Works will be largely complete by spring 2019. Associated works in the market area are also about to get under way. Contractors will start work on the rear of the Corn Exchange, re-routing the essential services at the back of the building and creating a new façade for the rear of the Grade II* listed building. The scheme is due for completion in November 2018.

Welcoming Entrance Also in the area, improvements to the carriageway on Market Place East are now complete, with a final scheme for Market Place South due to get under way once the refurbishment of the market is complete next year. A key approach to the market will also be transformed, when the city council demolishes the dingy alleyway that leads to Dolphin Square. Subject to planning permission, 15 Horsefair Street will be taken down during the autumn, creating a wide and welcoming entrance to the market area and forming an attractive new link between Town Hall Square and the new market square.

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The level of sales through JCT’s online store is further reflected in the publication this week of the NBS National Construction Contracts and Law Report 2018, which showed a significant increase in the use of JCT contracts over the past year. The latest NBS report shows marked growth in the use of JCT contracts across the industry since the publication of their last report in 2015. Respondents to the survey reported that in 60% of cases, JCT contracts were the contracts they or their organisation used most often. This is at a level not seen since 2011, when JCT last published a new edition of its contracts. In addition, out of all the contracts used most by respondents in the past 12 months, JCT contracts were used 70% of the time. This is up from 2015’s level of 57%. Levels of bespoke contracts were down to 5% overall, showing a strong preference by the industry for standard form contracts. JCT’s usage was also over a broad range of project values, showing particularly strong uptake in projects from £250,000£5m (47%) and £50,000-£250,000 (24%). Another notable factor of the report was that levels of JCT contract usage have grown at a time when both the uptake of BIM and collaborative working on projects was also reported to have increased. Whilst legislative changes are often the main driver for the publication of a new edition, the development of the JCT 2016 Edition included several important changes, particularly around streamlining and making areas more user-friendly, that came directly from listening to user feedback. This is especially apparent in some of the changes to the section on payment, insurance, and provisions relating to Fair Payment, Transparency and BIM.

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101-107 Ratcliffe Road, Leicester LE2 3TE INNES ENGLAND are offering a rare opportunity to acquire a landmark site for redevelopment in Leicester. The property – The Mary Gee Halls of Residence, 101-107 Ratcliffe Road, Leicester LE2 3TE – comprises a purpose-built student residential complex constructed in 1963, on a site of 3.36 acres. The site comprises a series of three-storey blocks of flats, with hipped or pavilion roofs. The site has a strong landscaped character with mature trees, befitting a location within the heart of the Stoneygate Conservation Area. This part of the city is a very popular and sought-after residential area associated with professionals, students and key workers. It is convenient to the university campus, Leicester Royal Infirmary and city centre amenities. Offers are invited for the freehold interest by 6th July 2018. Information on the tender process can be obtained from the agents. For further information, contact Peter Doleman at Innes England on 0116 255 5455 or email: pdoleman@innesengland.com

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FRANK INNES Estate Agents are offering for sale a 9-bedroom detached house in the LE2 area of Leicester, with potential for development. Two options have been discussed with the sellers: A) Add and extend onto the original building giving the potential for 18-20 apartments, or B) Demolish the existing house and erect a new building which could potentially accommodate roughly the same number of apartments. Both options are subject to the normal planning permission being obtained. Price on application.For more information, contact Frank Innes on 0116 340 0612 or visit www.frankinnes.co.uk Every fine nuance, from the uneven edges to the timeless patina only hundreds of years of use can impart, has been captured and reproduced to create a naturally beautiful collection in hard-wearing porcelain.

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Residential development opportunity in FOR MoiraSALE FISHER GERMAN are offering for sale by INFORMAL TENDER a consented brownfield residential development site with Outline Planning Permission for 6 dwellings. The land – at Newfield Farm, Moira, Leics. – extends to approximately 0.72 acres. The site is being marketed with permission for a market-led scheme of up to 6 dwellings with garage provision. For more information, contact Amy Bowden at Fisher german on 07880 190978 or email: Amy.Bowden@fishergerman.co.uk

ACQUISITION NEWS THE FIRST council homes to be built in North West Leicestershire for 27 years have just been completed. The two houses and four bungalows have been built on North West Leicestershire District Council-owned sites at Linford Crescent and Verdon Crescent in Coalville. The council’s contractor, Robert Woodhead Ltd, has built the new homes which tenants are now moving into. All of the homes have been made available to residents on the council’s housing waiting list at an affordable rental cost. A further 11 new homes will be handed over to the council in June at Linford Crescent. The new homes have been built on the sites of disused garages and an empty block of flats while another similar site was used to build a brand new community centre which has been handed over to the Linford and Verdon Tenants and Residents Association.Linford crescent 1 NWLDC’s building of council homes continues in earnest with a further seven homes in Staley Road and Smedley Avenue, Ashby, due for completion this summer. Planning permission was also granted in February for 24 council homes to be built on Ashby Road in Coalville at the site of the former police station.

Offices suitable for residential conversion FOR SALE INNES ENGLAND arePremises Attractive Office Suitable for Residential asking £700,000 for a STP substantialConversion three-storey Total gross internal floor area Edwardian office property 5,603 sq ft (520.57 sq m). with potential Close for proximity to the University of Leicester. conversion to residential price £700,000. use, subject Purchase to planning. The 5,603 sq.ft. property – 1 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR – has an authorised use for 1 Salisbury Road, Leicester, Leicestershire LE1 7QR office purposes. The freehold 0116 purchase price is £700,000. 255 5455 innes-england.com For further details, contact Peter Doleman at Innes England on 0116 255 5455 or email: pdoleman@innes-england.com FOR SALE For enquiries and viewings please contact: Peter Doleman 0116 255 5455 pdoleman@innes-england.com

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The property occupies an imposing and elevated position on Salisbury Road, equidistant between New Walk and Regent Road approximately 1.5 miles south of Leicester City Centre. The property lies adjacent to a driveway off Salisbury Road that allows access to the rear of the building and the on‐site garage and garden. The City Centre is a short walk away via New Walk and the Midland Mainline Railway Station is again located nearby on London Road. Local shopping facilities are available on London Road and the City Centre.

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Breedon Group plc to acquire Lagan Group (Holdings) Limited

BREEDON Group plc has announced that it has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire Lagan Group (Holdings) Limited (“Lagan”), a leading construction materials business based in Belfast, for a cash consideration of £455 million on a cash- and debt-free basis. The combination of Breedon and Lagan will create a leading independent construction materials group in the UK and Ireland, and extend Breedon’s geographic footprint with immediate critical mass in Ireland and across the entire value chain.The Acquisition also provides Breedon with an enhanced platform for further organic growth and bolt-on acquisitions. Lagan is a leading supplier of construction materials and contract surfacing in Ireland and the UK with a modern cement plant in Kinnegad, nineactive quarries, 13 asphalt plants and nine ready-mixed concrete plants In the year ended 31 December 2017, Lagan generated revenues of £249 million and EBITDA (Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization) of £46 million The consideration will be financed by a combination of a new £150 million term loan, a new £350 million revolving credit facility which replaces Breedon’s existing £300 million revolving facility and a £170 million equity placing (the “Placing”) The Acquisition enables Breedon to enter the attractive Irish construction market and provides significant opportunities to expand upstream though the aggregates business in Ireland and downstream through the asphalt and ready-mixed concrete operations Breedon expects to achieve annual cost synergies of approximately £5 million by the third full year following Completion Peter Tom CBE, Breedon’s Executive Chairman, commented: “We are delighted to have completed our largest acquisition to date and particularly pleased that it has been so strongly supported by our shareholders. “Over the last eight years we have pursued a successful buy-and-build strategy which has established Breedon as the largest independent construction materials business in the UK and the acquisition of Lagan is another strategic step for us. We believe it has the potential to add significantly to the Group’s performance and prospects and we are looking forward to working with our new colleagues to deliver further value for our investors.”

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An attractive and substantial three storey Edwardian property constructed in brickwork under a pitched tile roof with attractively finished elevations. Internally the accommodation provides a number of private offices together with more open plan areas all carpeted and appointed throughout. There are the usual arrangements for WCs and kitchen facilities. To the rear of the site and accessed from a driveway from Salisbury Road is a self‐contained brick built garage with adjacent boiler room and garden.

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Surplus site due to transformational change

Harborough ambulance station for sale 0.52 hectares (1.3 acres) approx.

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Potential development site in Long Eaton

FHP Property Consultants are offering for sale the former Market Harborough Ambulance Station at Leicester Road, Land Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7AX.

Adjacent Bridge Street, Bridgefor Street, Eaton, Nottingham INNESTo ENGLAND are offering sale a Long potential NG10 4QTdevelopment site, subject to planning, at Bridge Street, The property comprises a single-storey purpose-built ambulance station, of Eaton, NG10 4QT. For Sale Long The 0.52 acre site comprises a former car and lorry park which is Development Site. STP predominantly hard surfaced, regular shaped and secured with a palisade

•brick 0.5 miles to Market with Harborough centre construction, flat roofed ancillary accommodation and adjoining •workshop Prominentwith mainpitched road frontage roof. • Suitable for alternative (STP)area. Access is off the To the front of the siteuses/redevelopment there is a large grassed Leicester Road, shared with the adjacent hospital. The buildings on the site comprise approximately 4,284 sq.feet, on a site of approximately 1.3 acres. No formal planning consultations have been undertaken at this stage, but it is believed that the site has scope for alternative uses including residential, care home, roadside retail and mixed use development. Offers in ecess of £1 million are invited on both a subject-to-planning and non-conditional basis. For more information, contact Phil Daniels at FHP on 0115 908 2103 or email: phil@fhp.co.uk

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Site of The 0.52 acres (0.21 site has extended road hectares) frontage to Bridge Street to the west and the Erewash Canal to the east.

The agents understand site is situated wellresidential within the settlement Regular shaped site inthatantheestablished area framework of Long Eaton and therefore, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents, may be suitable for residential development.

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Tax Preparation Specialist Warns CIS Contractors Not to Delay in Claiming Tax Refund Cash DAVID REDFERN, founder of DSR Tax Claims and one of the UK’s leading tax experts, has urged construction contractors working under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) to take steps to reclaim their overpaid income tax without delay. The majority of construction contractors who work under the CIS are due tax refunds, due to the way that they are taxed under the scheme, and some of these tax refunds can be worth several thousands of pounds. Redfern urged these workers to take steps now to claim their tax rebates as the 2017/18 tax year has come to a close. Redfern stated that “Many CIS workers don’t realise that they can file their tax returns as soon as the tax year has come to an end - they mistakenly believe that they have to wait until the 31st January deadline, but that is incorrect. They can file any time after the end of the tax year and as soon as they have filed their tax return, HMRC can process their tax refund”. He added that it made more sense to file self-assessment tax returns sooner rather than later, as the relevant supporting information was still fresh and to hand, advising that the longer tax returns are left, the bigger the chance of losing out on the maximum allowable rebate. Highlighting DSR Tax Claims’ ‘Knowledge is Power’ campaign to increase awareness among CIS construction contractors on their allowable expenses, Redfern noted that CIS workers needed to make sure that they were aware of all the areas of tax relief that are available to members of the CIS. He noted that “As we have been seeing through our campaign and the clients we have been meeting, awareness of the tax relief that construction contractors are entitled to is still very patchy and we urge CIS workers to make sure that they get expert advice with regard to their tax returns to ensure that they are able to make the most of the efficiencies allowed them under HMRC regulations”. He finished by reminding CIS workers that claims could be backdated for up to four years, so they needn’t lose out from their previous lack of tax relief knowledge.

There is still time to enter the Structural Timber Awards! THERE IS round one month to go until the Structural Timber Awards Submission Deadline date - 31 May 2018. There is still plenty of time to enter, with just 5 questions to answer. Being shortlisted for a Structural Timber Award and ultimately winning an award is your chance to significantly enhance the profile of your business and demonstrate a market-leading position. Categories within the 2018 Structural Timber Awards include: Social Housing Project of the Year, Private Housing Project of the Year, Custom and Self Build Project of the Year, Education Project of the Year, Healthcare Project of the Year, Commercial Project of the Year, Retail and Leisure Project of the Year, Pioneer Award, Installer of the Year, Project or Construction Manager of the Year, Low Energy Project of the Year, Engineer of the Year, Architect of the Year, Client of the Year, Contractor of the Year, Product Innovation Award and Project of the Year. For more information on each category please visit http://www. structuraltimberawards.co.uk/enter/awards If you have an outstanding project, innovative product application and/or dynamic people promoting excellence in structural timber across the UK, then you should be entering the Structural Timber Awards and receiving the recognition that you deserve. The reward for well done work is the opportunity to more and by winning an award, or being shortlisted, you will be able to highlight your success in embracing timber technology to potential clients. To enter the awards please visit - http://www. structuraltimberawards.co.uk/enter/awards

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Redesign plans for Coalville’s Marlborough Square PLANS TO redesign Marlborough Square in Coalville have taken a step forward with detailed designs now available to the public. As part of its commitment to regenerate and build confidence in Coalville, North West Leicestershire District Council is investing £1.1 million in the redesign of the square to make it a much more attractive public space that is pedestrian friendly and can be used for a range of events.

Events The council hopes that at least one event will be held in the square each month. Events could include special markets, funfairs and exhibitions.Marlborough Square redesign

Traffic Vehicles will only be able to travel through the square one way – from Jackson Street to Belvoir Road. The carriageway around the square on Belvoir Road, Jackson Street and Marlborough Square itself will be raised to encourage vehicles to slow down.

Parking Approximately five free 30 minute parking spaces will be provided in the new square. Three of these spaces will be used by the church for funerals and weddings. The 24 current free spaces will be moved to James’ Street Car Park (12 free one hour spaces) and Margaret Street Car Park (12 free one hour spaces).

Buses and taxis There will be two bus bays with shelters and one waiting space for buses.

The taxi rank will be opposite the day nursery. It will hold approximately three cars. At night, when there are no buses running, the bus bays will be used as an additional taxi rank.

National Forest planting and public art Trees form a key part of the redesign, with large granite planters also providing casual seating for those using the square. A piece of public art will also be included. Anyone who would like to comment on the redesign

can contact feedback@ nwleicestershire.gov.uk before Thursday 17 May. Once the final plans are drawn up it will take up to six months to carry out the work, with the new square expected to be completed by winter 2018/19. Councillor Richard Blunt, Leader of NWLDC, said: “The designs for Marlborough Square have received the support of local businesses and users of the square who want to see a vibrant public space, not just a cluttered car park. “This is an exciting time for Coalville – we already know our plans to redesign this square has attracted new business; the new owners of the bingo hall were encouraged to buy it as they could see investment in the area. We hope this continues as the work goes on to draw more businesses to this part of town. “I hope people take the opportunity to look at the plans and let us know how they could see the redesigned square being used in the future. I’m looking forward to seeing the final plans drawn up and work start on putting the soul back into Marlborough Square.”

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M-EC opens new Brighton office

ONE OF the fastest growing engineering consultancies in the country, M-EC, has recently acquired the long-established, highly respected company AcousticAir. Following the acquisition, AcousticAir has been absorbed into the consultancy’s main business, combining this firm’s expertise with that of the existing M-EC team. The expanded team has been rebranded as M-EC Acoustic Air. As part of the acquisition M-EC has taken over AcousticAir’s offices in Brighton, which is a key location for the company’s ongoing expansion plans and further geographical spread across the UK. With offices also in Leicester, Nottingham, Leeds, Birmingham and Milton Keynes, M-EC’s extensive client base currently covers commercial, education, industrial, residential, leisure and retail projects. The M-EC Acoustic Air southern team will be headed up by noise and air quality consultant, Neil Forsdyke, undertaking noise, vibration, acoustic and odour consultancy services. In the near future it’s anticipated the office will expand the services it offers in line with the company’s key capabilities. “Following the launch of our

Part let site in Loughborough with development potential

Pictured on Brighton’s West Pier, M-EC’s founders and directors, Alex Bennett and ANDREW & ASHWELL are offering for sale a part let Eddie Mewies with associate site with development potential at Station Avenue, director Rosie James and Neil Loughborough LE11 5DZ. Forsdyke (far left) who will Right of Way The land – Plots A & B, Station Avenue,Price Loughborough, Leics. LE11 5DZ – manage the company’s new The land shown will be as part of Plot B with Plot A is available with vacant possession at an asking price of has ahatched totalblue area ofsold 1.73 acres. Brighton office. the appropriate rights of way given to plot A. The owners of Plot A £450,000. Plot B is subject to a lease to Travis Perkins Plot A measures 0.66 acres and comprises an open workshop ofexpiring on 6th will contribute towards the maintenance and repairs of the (properties) Ltd at a plan rent of £45,000 per annum Avenue. September 2019 at an asking price ofunder £700,000.a portal frame construction (eaves of 3.3m) with brick elevations Leeds office, relocation to larger pitched roof. Internally, the accommodation provides a reception Consideration will be given to the disposalleading of both sitesto together. offices in Birmingham, expansion offices, kitchen &Certificate wc facilities adjoining the main workshop. Externally there of offices in Milton Keynes and theEnergy Performance a large concrete forecourt providing ample move into our new Leicester HQ An EPC isisavailable VAT loading and car parking. The on request. site is secured with perimeter fencing. Prices are quoted excluding VAT. last year, we’re pleased to say the business has continued to go from Plot B measures 1.07 acres and the building provides a twin bay strength to strength. warehouse of portal frame construction with brick elevations under a pitched roof. Internally the accommodation provides a trade counter with “When the opportunity to acquire a range of cellular offices, kitchen, and wc facilities adjoining the main an established business to augmentViewing These particulars do not constitute any part of any offer or contract. None of the statements The sits on a large concrete yard providing a one-way our existing team of experts, Strictly bywarehouse. appointment with the solebuilding agent contained herein are, or are intended to be statements or representations of fact or opinion either the vendor or Andrew & Ashwell or its employees or agents. Neither Andrew & system for deliveries and loading. The sitebyAshwell is secured by perimeter fencing. including a strategically located nor its employees or agents are authorised to make or give any representation, guarantees or warranties whatsoever in relation to the above premises. Interested parties Malcolm Grayson must satisfy themselves by inspection or survey on any matter or statement contained in office in the south presented itself, Tom Meynell Price: Plot A is available with vacant possession atpremises an asking price of these particulars. The detailed in these particulars are offered subject to them not BSc MRICS BSc MRICS having been let, sold or withdrawn and Andrew & Ashwell will accept no liability for we decided the time was right to £450,000. Plot B is subject to a lease to Travis Perkins (Properties) Ltd at consequential loss arising from these particulars or any negotiations in relation thereto. thm@andash.co.uk mdg@andash.co.uk take that leap of faith,” explained a rent of £45,000 per annum expiring on 6th September 2019 and has an M-EC managing director, Eddie asking price of £700,000. Mewies. “We are more than happy0116 254Consideration will be the Leicester disposalLE2 of 0PD both sites together. 1220 l andash.co.uk l 53given Londonto Road, to bring this project forward, as the For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Tom Meynell at current expansion of the business Andrew & Ashwell on 0116 254 1220 or email: trm@andash.co.uk coinciding with the opportunity to launch in Brighton seemed too good to miss.” Currently employing over 90 If you enjoy reading Leicestershire people – including highly qualified Builder Magazine, please pass it engineering and environmental professionals and 20 apprentices on to a friend or colleague when across all disciplines – M-EC is you’ve finished with it. Thanks! becoming recognised as one of the most client-focused consultancies in the industry.

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Planning reforms will help housebuilders deliver much needed homes

REFORMS to the planning process in England will assist housebuilders in their efforts to deliver the new homes the country badly needs, according to Bloor Homes. The Government has launched a consultation on proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the document which sets out guidelines for development. Speeding up the decision-making process, introducing new quality standards, and making more effective use of land are all among the package of measures being proposed. Paul Degg, Regional Managing Director of Bloor Homes Midlands has welcomed the Government’s ambition to tackle the bureaucracy and red tape which is holding back the pace of development, but believes it should go further still. And he also stressed Paul Degg, Regional Managing Director of the importance of Bloor Homes Midlands ensuring quality is not compromised by the desire to increase the number of new homes being built each year to 300,000 by the middle of the next decade. He said: “At Bloor Homes we are committed to increasing the number of new homes we build each year to help address the housing shortage facing the country, and we have made a substantial investment in the business to enable us to achieve this. “However, as developers we can only do so much, and for too long, the delivery of much needed new housing has been constrained by a convoluted and overly bureaucratic planning system. The Government’s proposals to streamline the process and speed up decision making are therefore long overdue and extremely welcome, but more still needs to be done to speed up the approval of related matters such as highways, utilities, ecology and archaeology which are required to commence development.” “Creating a more transparent planning process, in which local authorities are held to account for the number of new homes they deliver, and where developer contributions are clear from the outset, can only be a good thing for housebuilders, councils and the wider community. “The Government’s focus on maximising the use of land, by prioritising redundant brownfield sites and avoiding building homes at low densities in areas of high demand, seems a sensible approach to tackling the housing shortage. However, it is vital that developers do not lose sight of their commitment to deliver high quality neighbourhoods which provide areas of green open space, so it is encouraging to see that the proposals include new quality standards for the design and build of new homes. “Similarly, we welcome the balanced and flexible approach taken to development in the Green Belt, which will ensure the continued protection of our valuable green spaces whilst allowing for homes to be built on brownfield land where they would improve the visual character of the location. “Overall, the proposals represent a sensible package of measures which should unlock suitable sites for development and enable housebuilders to provide more homes, more quickly in the places they are needed the most.” Bloor Homes is currently building new homes across the Midlands, at developments in Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Warwickshire. For more information visit www.bloorhomes.com.

Alex named top Leicestershire dealmaker for third time in five years A DIRECTOR at leading commercial agents Mather Jamie has been named the EG Dealmaker of the Year in Leicestershire and won a coveted industry award for the third time in five years, after securing scores of property deals over the past 12 months.

Alex Reid, Estate Gazette’s Top Dealmaker in Leicestershire

Alex Reid, Director at Mather Jamie, has won the Estate Gazette’s Dealmaker award for the 2017/18 financial year, securing more property deals than any other agent in the county. He had previously won the Dealmaker award for the 2013/2014 and 2015/2016 periods. In total Alex secured more than 60 deals in the county, including leading software name TBA Leicester’s expansion into Lancer House on Scudamore Road, and the recent sale of former toy store Geoff ’s Toys, in Loughborough town centre. “This award reflects superbly on our firm, which continues to expand while leading the way in East Midlands property,” said Alex, who first joined the business in 2002, “and I’m very proud to have been named Dealmaker by Estates Gazette for the third time in the last five years. “After more than a quarter of a century in business, we continue to achieve a high level of sales and lets for our clients, thanks to the hard work and expertise of our entire team.” The commercial side of Mather Jamie are actively marketing a range of industrial, office, investment and retail premises and actively manage 200 commercial properties and 11 business parks.

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INNES ENGLAND are offering for sale a 2.57 acre Residential Development site Site with Detailed Planning residential development 2.57 Acres (1.04 Hectares) Permission (ref:AVA/2005/0909) for 21 dwellings. The land – at Maple Avenue, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3PY – already Planning for 21 residential dwellings has service roads and a surface water drainage system, which keeps the permission extant. Potential to increase the number of units subject to planning The consent is subject to a section 106 Agreement requiring the provision Drainage and estate road situas an education contribution of £700 of a nature conservation area, asin well plus VAT per dwelling and a financial contribution of £500 towards traffic For enquiries and viewings please contact: management. Hannahof £1.3 million are invited Samfor Hall the freehold interest. Offers in theMatthew region 0115 924 3243 0115 924 3243 mhannah@innes-england.com shall@innes-england.com For more information, or to arrange a viewing appointment, contact Matthew Hannah at Innes England on 0115 924 3243 or email: mhannah@ innes-england.com 0115 924 3243

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The March 2018 PMI data revealed a fall from 51.4 in February to 47.0 in March, against the neutral reading of 50.0. March 2018’s figure was weaker than the average 52.3 of 2017. Commenting on the results, Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “The latest PMI data shows the fastest drop in construction activity since July 2016. The unusually cold and snowy weather experienced across the UK last month is partly to blame for this set-back. The cold snap impacted on a broad array of construction projects, including house building, domestic refurbishment and large civil engineering projects. Many small builders across the country were forced to close sites for more than a week and some employers reported that it was too cold to lay bricks.” Berry continued: “Alongside the snow, the cost of doing business is rising for the UK’s construction firms. Wages and salaries are all rocketing because of the ever worsening skills shortages in construction. What’s more, material prices have been rising steadily since the depreciation of sterling following the EU referendum. Increased prices for metals and insulation in particular were noted in March. We expect material prices to continue to cause a headache for the construction industry with recent research from the FMB showing that 87% of builders believe that material prices will rise in the next six months.” Berry concluded: “More broadly, the future is still looking incredibly uncertain for the UK construction sector. We still don’t know what the postBrexit immigration system will look like and given that businesses need to plan ahead, this could also be putting a brake on growth in the construction sector. This is especially the case for construction – our sector is heavily reliant on EU tradespeople with more than 8% of construction workers hailing from the EU. In London, this rises to one third. The Government must take stock of these results and redouble its efforts to provide post-Brexit clarity to businesses. We need to know what we can expect from the new immigration system – we need to know what will replace free movement of people.”

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other, off Peatling Road in the south of the village. Each application was recommended for refusal by Planning Officers after it conflicted with policies set out by the Blaby District Local Plan, which seeks to promote sustainable development. The applications, had they been approved, would have caused: “significant harm to the character and appearance of the countryside and would result in an unsustainable form of residential development.” Traffic from the proposed developments were considered to generate: “traffic levels and environmental problems which will result in detrimental harm to the character and appearance of the area.” Officers also concluded that not enough information has been given to make a decision about vehicle access to each site, and were also able to show enough housing developments in Countesthorpe over the next five years. Cat Hartley, Group Manager for Planning and Economic Development, said: “These are now the fourth and fifth housing developments in Countesthorpe we have refused within the last year, and reaffirms our commitment to ensuring we will not approve applications that are not sustainable. “Applications are judged against policies set out both nationally and by this Council, and will be approved only if they meet the correct criteria. I welcome this decision after over a year of hard work by the Planning team.” For more information on each application, visit www.blaby.gov.uk/ planning and search application references 17/0403/OUT and 17/0405/OUT.

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Leading British roof light manufacturer, Roof Maker, is celebrating after successfully being awarded a trademark for its range of SlimlineTM roof lanterns. The trademark reinforces the fact that the roof lanterns are the slimmest available on the UK market.

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The innovative design of Roof Maker’s Slimline roof lantern combines sturdy, insulated construction with a clean, contemporary aesthetic. In addition to being the slimmest roof lanterns available, the glass unit seals are 80 per cent deeper than competitor’s products, significantly reducing the risk of condensation and increasing product life expectancy. This also enables Roof Maker to be the only manufacturer to offer a 20-year glass unit guarantee across all of its rooflights. “We are delighted to have been awarded a trademark for our Slimline roof lantern,” commented Vanessa Howard, Chief Marketing Officer at Roof Maker. “We were the first manufacturer to bring a Slimline roof lantern to the market and have been selling them in greater numbers than any of our competitors for a number of years now. Whilst other brands may be using the term slimline, the successful trademark application proves that Roof Maker’s roof lanterns are officially the slimmest available in the UK and this is something we are very proud of as a business. It goes without saying that as a business Roof Maker will seek to protect this trademark at any opportunity.” It is the innovative slim glazing bars and ultra thin aluminium-capped glazing joints that make Roof Maker’s Slimline roof lantern the slimmest available. Its 40-degree pitch also allows rainwater to flow off, eliminating the risk of unsightly dirt build up over time and the Reflex glazing will deliver a U-value as low as 0.7 w/m2k. Roof Maker’s Slimline roof lanterns also feature a built-in insulated upstand, which is fully thermally broken with super-insulating Styrofoam. Conforming to all safety standards and building regulations, the units have also been thoroughly weather tested against BS 6375 Pt 1 to all safety standards and building regulations. The clever modular design can be supplied in flat pack form for easy and safer lifting on to the roof, eliminating the need to hire a crane. Alternatively, a builder’s kerb can also be supplied for a really simple and fast installation.

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Kettering, Northamptonshire – is situated in central Northamptonshire on the western flank of Kettering, within the Borough of Kettering. The Net Developable Area of the site is approximately 24.17 acres. A Section 106 Agreement will provide for the delivery of 30% affordable housing and a range of financial contributions, including towards the provision of education, community facilities and highway improvements. The opportunity is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession by INFORMAL TENDER with unconditional offers sought. Offers are to be received by email in accordance with the Bidding Guide and received by 12 noon on Wednesday 23rd May 2018 marked ‘Gipsy Lane Kettering’. For more information, contact Emma Jewson at Carter Jonas on 01865 404 481 or email: emma.jewson@carterjonas.co.uk

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