Leicestershire BUILDER Magazine • OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069
Dedicated Forterra duo gain distinctions from Derby University Mr Raj Singh (c/o: Marble Homes, 27-35 Sussex Street, Leicester LE5 3BF) – Variation of planning condition attached to planning permission 20142332 for demolition of part of building, residential development for 2 dwellings – at 505 Uppingham Road, Leicester. Oxford Grange Limited (c/o Agent: Matt Smith, Marrons Planning, 1 Meridian South, Meridian Business park, Leicester LE19 1WY) – Construction of two-storey extension to create 16 student flats with 40 bed spaces resulting in a seven-storey building – at 36 Grange Lane, Leicester. Kenworth Investments (Leicester) Ltd (c/o Agent: Ink/ Drawn Ltd, 27 Friar Lane, Leicester LE1 5QS) – Notification of proposed change of use of first, second, third and fourth floors from offices to 36 flats – at 15-23 Hotel Street & 6 Millstone Lane, Leicester. Redrow Homes (Midlands) Ltd (c/o Agent: Miss Brianne Asbury, Redrow House, Kinsall Green, Wilnecote, Tamworth, Staffs. B77 5PX) – Construction of 5 dwellings – at Land North of Keyham Lane, East Hamilton, Leicester. Kag Properties (c/o Agent: Tulesh Vaja, Arc Design Ltd, 21 Houlditch Road, Leicester LE2 3FF) – Change of use from 2 flats to 5 self-contained flats plus construction of external staircase – at 175 Uppingham Road, Leicester. Westleigh Partnerships Ltd (c/o Agent: Miss Marie Stacey, Pegasus Group Limited, 4 The Courtyard, Church Street, Lockington, Derby DE74 2SL) – Residential development of 113 houses and 12 apartments with associated infrastructure – at Former St Mary’s Allotment, Saffron Lane, Leicester.
Hinckley & Bosworth Gary Kirk (c/o Agent: Miss Subrina Fernandes, TMDP LLP, Unit 3, Bridge Farm, Holt Lane, Ashby Magna, Lutterworth, Leics. LE17 5NJ) – Erection of 10 dwellings and 4 flats – at land adjacent to 121 Station Road, Bagworth, Leics. Mr Reg Ward (c/o Agent: Robert Williams, Alder Mill Planning & Design, Sheepy Road, Atherstone, Warks. CV9 3AH) – Change of use from storage and distribution to 5 dwellings – at Mill House, Higham Lane, Stoke Golding, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 6JH.
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TWO FORTERRA employees have achieved distinctions for their excellent work on the same leading foundation degree course at the University of Derby. Steve Peach and Carl Cuthbert, both of whom are management grade employees for the leading building products manufacturing firm, which paid for their tuition fees, achieved top results in the field of Clay Technology whilst working at Forterra and studying part time. Forterra’s Carl Cuthbert and Steve Peach both gained distinctions for their foundation degrees in Clay Technology The pair will use the additional specialist knowledge gained from the course to benefit their company. Carl Cuthbert, Head of Quality and Clay Services for Forterra, said; “This Foundation Degree has enabled me to understand in far more detail why different clays react in different ways and how to use a more scientific approach to the manufacture of clay products.” Steve Peach, Works Manager at Forterra’s Red Bank facility in Measham, said; “I was drawn specifically to the Clay Technology Foundation Degree because I knew it would enable me to learn new skills that I could use every day while at work. I am over the moon with this result and will aim to use it to improve outputs at Measham.” Stephen Harrison, Chief Executive of Forterra, said, “Steve and Carl’s hard work at Derby University has really paid off, and they are a credit to Forterra. Their dedication to the field of clay technology is commendable and a real example to us all, and I would like to congratulate them on behalf of the whole company.” For more information visit www.forterra.co.uk. You can also follow the company on Twitter via @ForterraUK, on LinkedIn and YouTube.
Property with consent for 21 retirement apartments in Whetstone ANDREW & Ashwell are offering for sale a warehouse / industrial premises with planning consent for 21 retirement apartments. The property - at The Nook, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6LU measures 933.4 Sq M (10,047 Sq Ft). It comprises a main warehouse / industrial unit with 2 storey offices to the front elevation on a 0.44 acre site. There are a number of adjoining workshops and outbuildings together with a good sized rear car park/yard with access off The Nook. The asking price is £575,000 for the Freehold. For more information, contact Andrew & Ashwell on 0116 254 1220
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Santander walking away may force fire sale of RBS branches THE FALLING through of a deal between Royal Bank of Scotland and Santander to buy hundreds of bank branches is likely to force a fire-sale of the properties, experts have said. The deal has fallen through for the second time, according to reports by the BBC, following original talks that took place in 2012. The 315-branch portfolio is estimated to be worth around £1.5-1.9bn. It needs to be completed by the end of next year to comply with EU state aid rules. While reports suggest Santander may still be interested, experts believe that many banks could find alternative uses as cafes, shops and even high street gyms. Richard Close, partner and head of lease advisory at Daniel Watney LLP, a property advisor firm, said: “The reality is that there aren’t a huge number of suitors queuing up to pay £2bn for 300 banks. This is the second time Santander has walked away and off-the-record briefings given to the BBC would point to some clever negotiating tactics going on behind the scenes and via the media. “Many of these properties will have been occupied by RBS for a very long time, and probably don’t meet the preferred style. Many of the branches will be on long leases held by the bank as part of sale and leaseback deals stemming from the late 1990’s. Others will be owned by third-party investors who will have purchased the banks as long term investments. “RBS will clearly favour a bulk sell-off and with the clock ticking on its state aid deadline, it may have to shave a significant chunk off the price. This also comes at a time when many of the high street banks are reducing their high street exposure and/or moving to more appropriate premises. Earlier this year Lloyds announced further closures and we are aware of other branches being held in the ‘pending’ category i.e. those being lined up for the next wave of closures. “Should a deal fail to materialize, many of these properties could happily find other uses. Across London, many cafes and restaurants have set up shop in old banks. Until recently, the fortress like frontages that often come with old bank buildings were less favoured by occupiers and generated lower rents. However, people have recognized the architectural appeal of such buildings, particularly when paying £3 for a coffee or an artisan muffin. There are many examples where these alternative uses have injected new life into these buildings and in turn the high street.”
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