WORK has officially started on a much-needed £13 million high quality build-to-rent residential scheme set to transform Nottingham’s Grade II listed former British Waterways building on the canal side area at Castle Wharf. The project, which is being developed in partnership with The Canal & River Trust (CRT), H2Ourban – the joint venture between bloc Group and CRT – and Citra Living, part of Lloyds Banking Group, will see the building converted to provide 95 residential units including 12 studios, 42 one-bedroom apartments and 41 two-bedroom flats, this includes a rooftop extension housing eight apartments. The scheme, which will help bridge the gap in Nottingham’s rental market, is set to breathe new life into the west of the city – helping to enhance a destination well known for its historic buildings. Richard Thomas, CEO for H2O, said: “H2O is committed to delivering high quality developments that go beyond providing much needed housing, creating thriving communities and promoting health and happy lifestyles as well. This project is the latest in our pipeline and follows this ethos to its core. “Working with our project partners, we’re revitalising an area of Nottingham with a brand new and modern offering, while maintaining and protecting enough of its character that we don’t lose its rich history. “The H2O partnership goes back two decades and specialises in creating exemplary waterside developments that provide both economic and social value, and this latest project certainly does that.” Located in the Canal Conservation Area, the six-storey former warehouse dates back to 1919 and was originally built to help move goods along the Nottingham and Beeston Canal. Ground floor amenity space for residents will also be included. Designed by Franklin Ellis Architects, it is being constructed by Jessops Construction Limited and completion is due in March 2025.  Speaking about the project Andy Hutchinson, CEO of Citra Living, said: “Bringing disused buildings back in to use and regenerating areas into new communities is central to what Citra is about. Regenerating the warehouse at Castle Wharf will bring much needed homes to the area, allowing more people to live in the type of quality homes they want in the areas that give them access to the facilities and amenities they want.” Land receipts and profits gift aided from H20 play an important part in helping the Canal and River Trust fund the care and upkeep of the nation’s historic canals and rivers. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Derby-based housebuilder Casamia Homes has moved into new offices on Pride Park. Casamia Homes was set up by a number of ex-shareholders, directors and employees from Radleigh Homes, following its sale and acquisition by Redrow in 2017. The move follows a period of growth and development for the privately-owned business. Tom Finnegan, previous MD of Radleigh Homes and Redrow East Midlands, said: “Casamia’s focus has always been on delivering bespoke developments in the East Midlands. We have brought together a team that possess a wealth of industry experience that is reflected in our developed house types and ensures that our build quality is delivered to the high standards that customers rightly demand.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Regional housebuilder Beal Homes has secured planning approval for a £105m development bringing more than 500 high-quality new homes to a growing community on the south bank of the Humber. The development on a 57-acre-site in Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, will provide much-needed new two, three and four-bedroom homes for the town. Having secured planning permission from North East Lincolnshire Council, subject to conditions, the family-owned housebuilder is now accepting registrations for the forthcoming launch of the development, which will be called Highfields. The development will complement investment into the area from other major businesses, driven by the Humber region’s growing status as the UK’s Energy Estuary.  Chris Murphy, Land Director of East Yorkshire-based Beal, said: “We’re delighted to have gained planning approval so we can move forward to delivering these much-needed homes in North East Lincolnshire. “We would like to thank the members of the Planning Committee who voted unanimously to approve the plans and were complimentary about the quality of the development as well as the amount of open space we have incorporated into it. “This development is a major vote of confidence in the area which has a strong pent-up demand for new homes as well as potential for further growth, driven by major investment on the south bank of the Humber.” Reflecting local demand and catering for a broad range of homebuyers, Highfields will feature an extensive range of property types from two-bedroom townhouses, ideal for first-time buyers, to three and four-bedroom homes, perfect for growing families. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Work has started on the next two phases of construction at Vistry The Gateway location in Bexhill-on-Sea, which will provide a range of housing options for local people. The homebuilder is already building 200 homes on the outskirts of the seaside town under its Bovis Homes brand, in the first phase of the scheme. Now it is starting work on another 447 properties across two new phases under its Linden Homes and Countryside Homes brands, which were approved by Rother District Council in November 2023, with 300 of these available as affordable homes, shared ownership homes or for private rent. They will be part of a much wider neighbourhood which has outline planning permission for up to 1,050 homes, a new primary school and nursery, community and sports facilities, public open space, and landscaping. Mary McHutchison, regional sales and marketing director for Vistry Kent, said: “This project is a landmark development for the area, providing high-quality homes in a well-designed new neighbourhood. To be starting work on the next two phases is an important milestone. “Hundreds of these new homes will be accessible to people who might not have the budget to buy a full price new-build property because we have various rental and shared ownership opportunities here. “These include homes above and beyond the affordable housing provision set out in the planning agreement for the development, and this is very much in line with our values at Vistry. We are pleased to be making high-quality homes available to all, and to be working with investment firm CBRE, Sage Homes and Leaf Living on this.” The first of the next two phases was launched under the Linden Homes brand on Saturday 15 June and includes 92 homes. Vistry is due to release the first homes under its Countryside Homes brand at the development – comprising 264 homes in autumn. Across the two new phases, there will be 153 affordable homes which Vistry committed to as part of the planning agreement for the development. These have been purchased by CBRE and will be managed by Pinnacle Spaces. In addition to this, there will be 73 shared ownership properties built for Sage Homes by Countryside Homes within its part of the development, while a further 74 homes will be available to rent through Leaf Living. There’s a mix of three, four and five-bedroom Bovis Homes properties currently available to reserve at The Gateway, with prices starting from £389,995. For more information on The Gateway, visit bovishomes.co.uk, lindenhomes.co.uk and countrysidehomes.com. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

BRISTOL: The redevelopment of a 2.5-acre site in the heart of Bristol has reached a key milestone after main contractor Winvic Construction Ltd celebrated topping out at the mixed-used Redcliff Quarter scheme. Grainger plc, the UK’s largest listed residential landlord, announced in 2022 that it had exchanged conditional contracts to forward fund and acquire the build-to-rent (BtR) element of the second phase of Redcliff Quarter in Bristol. Known as Glasshouse Square, the development comprises 374 build-to-rent homes, as well as 94 affordable homes and four commercial units. Upon practical completion, Grainger will own and operate the scheme, delivering much needed new homes in the centre of Bristol. Developer Madison Cairn – working in partnership with global alternative asset manager ICG Real Estate – secured planning permission for 468 new build to rent homes in 2021, along with an adjacent PBSA development of 367 rooms. The site has a much longer history, though. It had been vacant for more than 20 years when, in 2017, planning permission was granted to regenerate the site. However, after completing the first phase of the scheme – 118 new homes at the north of the site – the development stalled, leaving the rest of the scheme undeveloped. Madison Cairn took over as developer, successfully unlocking the scheme. In addition to the 374 BtR homes and 94 affordable homes, Glasshouse Square includes a total of c.5,900 sq. ft of internal residents’ amenity space; c.21,200 sq. ft of external amenity space and c.8,500 sq. ft of commercial space. The site is a short, nine-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads Station, which sits at the heart of Europe’s largest regeneration, Temple Quarter. Glasshouse Square builds on Grainger’s existing Bristol portfolio, which includes Hawkins & George, comprising 194 build-to-rent homes, and Millwrights Place which provides 231 build-to-rent homes. Michael Keaveney, Director of Land and Development from Grainger plc said: “This is an exciting milestone for Glasshouse Square, our third Bristol-based development, providing 468 high-quality, professionally managed and well-connected homes for renters, bringing our total portfolio in the city to 900 homes. We look forward to seeing Glasshouse Square progress over the coming months ahead of our launch next year.” Mark Jones, Winvic’s Managing Director for Multi-room, said: “Acknowledging this notable project milestone is a tremendous achievement for all stakeholders involved. The topping out of this complex development in the heart of Bristol is a testament to the team’s perseverance and determination throughout a challenging winter. I wish to extend my gratitude to our dedicated team along with the consultants and supply chain for their tireless efforts thus far. With enthusiasm, we are poised for the year ahead, guiding us towards the final stages of completion in 2025.” Aneil Handa, Managing Director of Madison Cairn, said: “There is a serious under-supply of homes in Bristol. By working in partnership with ICG Real Estate and Grainger we secured planning permission for a revised Redcliff Quarter scheme that saw a substantial increase in the number of homes delivered on the site, compared with the previous consent. Importantly, the new scheme now has 94 affordable homes, which will make a real contribution to helping address Bristol’s housing need. It is great to see such progress on the construction and look forward to seeing the building getting closer to completion in 2025.” Ryan Jones, Managing Director at Iesis Consult, said: “Growing up in Bristol, I’ve always had a deep connection to this city, which makes reaching the topping out of Redcliff Quarter particularly special. Our business, Iesis Consult, has been operating on Redcliff Street for over 15 years, making this project close to home in more ways than one. “The development of Redcliff Quarter, situated in the heart of Bristol, has been a complex and high-profile endeavour. Our team, alongside a dedicated wider team has navigated significant market changes to bring this vision to life. It’s rewarding to see our efforts come to fruition, providing essential housing and student accommodation. I’m proud of our collective achievements and eagerly anticipate the completion of this project, which will greatly benefit the Bristol community.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Work has started on site to transform an iconic, Grade II listed former British Waterways warehouse on the canal side area at Castle Wharf, in Nottingham into a high quality, build-to-rent residential scheme. The £13 million project is being developed in partnership with The Canal River Trust, H2Ourban and bloc. It is funded by Citra Living, part of Lloyds Banking Group. Citra appointed Rund to undertake Technical Due Diligence followed by being the Project Monitor, where Rund will see the project through to completion. Located in the Canal Conservation Area, the six-storey former warehouse dates back to 1919 and was originally built to help move goods along the Nottingham and Beeston Canal. The building will be converted to provide 95 residential units including 12 studios, 42 one-bedroom apartments and 41 two-bedroom flats, this includes a rooftop extension housing eight apartments. Ground floor amenity space for residents will also be included. Designed by Franklin Ellis Architects, it is being constructed by Jessops Construction Limited and completion is due in March 2025.  Tom French, Associate Director at Rund, said, “This redevelopment project draws on our specialism in managing build-to-rent projects through to successful completion, while also benefitting from our expertise in dealing with sensitive Listed building conversions, safeguarding heritage for future generations. Once completed, the scheme will breathe new life into a historic building in a prime waterside location, making it an exceptional place to live.” Speaking about the project Andy Hutchinson, CEO for Citra said: “Bringing disused buildings back in to use and regenerating areas into new communities is central to what Citra is about.  Regenerating the warehouse at Castle Wharf will bring much needed homes to the area, allowing more people to live in the type of quality homes they want in the areas that give them access to the facilities and amenities they want.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals