Leicestershire BUILDER Magazine • SEPTEMBER 2014 • Tel: 01530 244069
Oadby & Wigston (cont) Goliath Developments (c/o Agent: Ryan Astill, Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Conversion of former offices to 11 flats to include single storey side extension – at Brooks House, 81 Leicester Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 4AN.
Blaby District Everards Brewery Ltd (c/o Agent: Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Erection of single storey building comprising 2 retail units and associated parking – at land adjacent to The Dominion, Dominion Road, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8FB EMH Housing and Regeneration Ltd (c/o Agent: KPW Architects, 170 Upper New Walk, Leicester LE1 7QA) – Erection of 2 semi-detached dwellings and associated parking – at land adjacent to 43 Queens Drive, Enderby, Leicester LE19 2LL. M & C Tyler & Attard (c/o Agent: Wilbraham Associates Ltd, 18A Regent Place, Rugby, Warks. CV21 2PN) – Erection of 3 dwellings – at land to rear of Roadley House Farm, 8 Leicester Road, Sharnford, Leics. LE10 3PR. Finsons (Builders) Ltd (c/o: 88A Footners Lane, Burton, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 7NR) – Erection of 3 detached dwellings – at land at Fosse Close, Enderby, Leicester.
Charnwood Mr Christopher Bentley (c/o Agent: Freeths LLP) – Demolition of single storey building to rear and conversion and two-storey extension to dwelling to form 6 flats – at 10 Sparrow Hill, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 1BT. West End Properties (c/o Agent: RG+P) – Change of use from agricultural to 2 dwellings – at Bybrook Hall, Leicester Lane, Swithland, Leics. LE12 8TD. Gladman Developments Ltd – Outline application for up to 180 dwellings with associated access – at land off Tickow Lane, Shepshed, Leics. Mountsorrel War Memorial Trust Ltd & Mountsorrel Parish Council (c/o Agent: Franklin Ellis Architects) – Erection of memorial centre and associated works – at Soar Valley Centre, Kingfisher Road, Mountsorrel, Leics. LE12 7FN.
Potential residential development project in Beeston FHP Property Consultants are inviting offers over £800,000 for a substantial 6-bedroom house with potential for renovation or residential development. The property – 7a Middleton Crescent, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2TH – benefits from two double garages, a generous driveway and significant gardens on a site of 2.271 acres. Under planning reference 09/00289/FUL dated 13 October 2009, a planning application was submitted to Broxtowe Council and Nottingham City Council for the demolition of 7a Middleton Crescent and 61 Wollaton Vale to allow construction of 10 houses and 11 apartments with vehicular access from Wollaton Vale. The application was declined and an appeal was made, but an Inspector’s report dismissed the appeal. In the opinion of the selling agents, interested parties need to consider a more viable density and development for the location. Perhaps a development of detached 4/5 bedroom dwellings for circa 10-12 houses such as the indicative layout shown here, produced by Marchini Curran Associates. Unconditional offers in excess of £800,000 are invited. For more information, contact Stephen Gillott at FHP on 0115 841 1133 or email: steve@fhp.co.uk
Forest Hill Golf Club is for sale at £2m Colliers International’s Parks team has been instructed by a private client to sell Forest Hill Golf & Conference Centre in Botcheston, Leicestershire, for offers over £2 million. Forest Hill Golf & Conference Centre underwent a major capital investment program; the property’s facilities include a par 73 18-hole, 6,490 yard, championship golf course, a flood lit 26 bay driving range, as well as a 11,700 sq ft clubhouse. The property is set in the National Forest, with the golf course occupying an undulating mature semi-wooded landscape. Forest Hill has three function rooms, with capacity for 20 to 200 guests, as well as a bar and restaurant. Additionally, the club supports an established food and beverage trade, including a Sunday carvery. Richard Moss, Head of UK Parks Agency, Colliers International commented: “The team is excited to take this superbly located golf course and conference centre to market, we expect to receive high levels of interest and offers exceeding the asking price of £2 million. “Forest Hill Golf Club has a prime location situated in the National Forest; the course is set in mature woodland with ornamental lakes and natural hazards, making it an extremely popular destination for golfers and nongolfers alike.”
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Tradesmen shatter their stereotype image White Van Men have completely shaken off the stereotype image of ill-mannered, dangerousdriving cowboys according to new research. The study of 10,000 tradespeople and 1,000 customers by IronmongeryDirect shows that in reality the tradespeople of 2014 are almost the exact opposite of the old-fashioned image of the White Van Man…..in fact the majority of their vans aren’t even white (52%). The average tradesperson, typically branded as a “White Van Man”, in 2014 (6% of whom are actually White Van Women) is 46 years old, self-employed and also employ 2 other people. Those who drink, prefer a pint of real ale to lager, and they are most likely to have Ken Bruce’s Radio 2 show playing while getting on with their job. Their biggest passion is taking pride in doing a good job. What’s more, their customers agree. The average customer in 2014 reports that, in their experience, tradespeople give honest and accurate advice, turn up on time and charge a fair price. The majority of the public agree that none of the myths about White Van Men are true; in that they don’t wolf whistle, drive dangerously or deliver poor workmanship. In fact, the modern tradesperson is a sensitive, intellectual sort - in the evening they are more likely to relax watching an interesting documentary than the footy, and a romantic 53% say their favourite pastime is spending quality time with their partner. Wayne Lysaght-Mason, managing director at IronmongeryDirect, comments: “White Van Men are serious entrepreneurs, often with responsibility for not only their own incomes, but for those of their employees too. They play a key role in local economies across the UK are highly skilled and twice as likely to have regular training to keep them on top of their game than people doing other jobs.” Other facts about the UK’s White Van Men: • The full English fry up is a thing of the past – just 3% start the day this way. 30% have a healthy bowl of cereal for breakfast. • 47% listen to Radio 2 – the top listening choice of White Van Men. • They really love their jobs – on average White Van Men rate their love for their job as 8 out of 10.
I don’t understand speed bumps. If anything, they slow you down!