Leicestershire BUILDER Magazine • SEPTEMBER 2014 • Tel: 01530 244069
Harborough District Hallam Land Management (c/o Agent: Marrons Planning, 1 Meridian South, Meridian Business Park, Leicester LE19 1WY) – Business use development with associated infrastructure – at land north of Lutterworth Road, Lutterworth, Leics. Prime Life Developments Ltd (c/o Agent: Corporate Architecture, Venari House, Trimbush Way, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7XY) – Erection of a three-storey B1 office premises – at Development 5, Peaker Park, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leics. Mrs L Burditt (c/o Agent: Stephen Mair, Andrew Granger & Co, Phoenix House, 52 High Street, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7AF) – Demolition of agricultural barns and buildings and erection of 4 detached dwellings (resubmission) – at The Farm, Old Hall Lane, Lubenham, Leics. LE16 9TJ. Bloor Homes Ltd (c/o Unnamed Agent, Cornwall Buildings, 45-51 Newhall Street, Birmingham B3 3QR) – Development of up to 275 dwellings and up to 500 sq metres of retail use (Revised scheme) – at land at Uppingham Road, Bushby, Leicester. Mr Rajan Uppal (c/o Agent: Chris Woods, BRP Architects, 1 Millers Yard, Roman Way, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7PW) – Erection of 2 detached dwellings and garages, formation of woodland, tree-lined avenue and paddock – at land at Gatehouse Lane, Caldecott Road, Great Easton, Leics.
University addresses construction industry skills shortage A shortage of problem-solving skills in the construction industry is preventing professionals from advancing within their careers, prompting a new initiative between Birmingham City University and Mott MacDonald Ltd. Starting next month, the University and the global engineering, management and development consultants are pioneering a new approach to develop the ‘softer skills’ considered to be in short supply across the construction industry. Birmingham City University’s Professor Nick Morton said: “Students securing places at the University’s School of the Built Environment will have the opportunity to gain direct experience of both construction and people skills with Mott MacDonald in Birmingham’s projects around the UK. The construction industry needs problem solvers with the skills to enable them to develop the talents of others and to recognise their own strengths for future opportunities.” Martin Perks, Divisional Director for Mott MacDonald, said: “We have great people in our industry with superb technical skills but that is only part of the picture. We know too that the softer skills increasingly needed to develop people’s potential and solve problems as they arise are in short supply. Our business is growing rapidly and through our ground-breaking partnership with Birmingham City University we are seeking to attract and nurture the ‘next generation’ of talent into a fulfilling and rewarding career with our company.” Students at BCU’s School of the Built Environment will also be given a chance to take part in a major international construction competition hosted by the University. Mott MacDonald will sponsor the event. The courses kick off in September and applicants wishing to apply for a place can use the ongoing Clearing process by calling 0121 331 6777.
Redundant pub for sale in Thorpe Satchville
Rutland County Mr Robert Jeynes (c/o Agent: Giles Crust, Steenkiel Hal, Stone Pit Lane, Skendleby, Spilsby, Lincs. PE23 4QB) – Conversion of agricultural buildings into 3 detached dwellings – at barns to the rear of No.10 Reeves Lane, Wing, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8SD. Mr David Hollis (c/o Agent: Simon Evans, Wardle Evans, 25 Alamein Close, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire EN10 7TF) – Residential development comprising 13 private dwellinghouses and 7 affordable homes – at land north of Rogues Lane, Cottesmore, Rutland.
N W Leics District Mr Alan Poynton (c/o Agent: Luke Kenney, Staniforth Architects Ltd, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Demolition of existing garage, petrol forecourt, service buildings and existing house and erection of 9 dwellings (Reserved matters) – at Tudor Motors, 175 Leicester Road, New Packington, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1TR.
Shoulers Estate Agents are offering for sale a redundant 1930s-built public house situated in the centre of the hilltop village of Thorpe satchville to the south of Melton Mowbray. The property – The Fox, Main Street, Thorpe Satchville, Leicestershire LE14 2DQ – stands on a plot of just under half an acre and offers possibilities to redevelop, subject to planning. For further details, or to arrange a viewing appointment, contact Shoulers on 01664 410166 or email: housesales@shoulers.co.uk
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Nursery Gardens Among Best Developments In The Country
A new homes development from David Wilson Homes in Measham has been given a prestigious quality mark for safety, community and design, awarded to just a few other sites in the country. Nursery Gardens, a collection of 61 three and four bedroom homes on Bosworth Road, achieved Built for Life status after receiving full marks in a new accreditation system endorsed by the Government for well-designed homes and neighbourhoods, The Built for Life distinction is the new industry standard, and shows how developments integrate into their existing surroundings, creating an attractive place to call home and a safe and secure environment in which to live. Homes at Nursery Gardens have been designed to be sympathetic to their surroundings, incorporating Victorian features from established properties in Measham, including arches above front doors and attractive bay windows. Nursery Gardens has also been praised for the design of its main road, which provides easy access to the entire site while encouraging drivers to slow down due to sharp bends and different road textures. As well as building new homes David Wilson Homes East Midlands is contributing more than £200,000 to fund community projects in Measham, including travel passes, improvements to educational facilities, public open spaces, and the continued development of local healthcare. Nursery Gardens also underpins over 100 new jobs in the local area and beyond. Located on the edge of open countryside, and close to three local schools, shops and other conveniences, Nursery Gardens also benefits from good transport links to the M42 and other major routes. For more information about Built for Life, including details of how Nursery Gardens achieved all 12 Built for Life categories, please visit www.builtforlifehomes.org
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