See PDP at The East Midlands Property and Business Show on 11th May 2010

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Join PDP in the Pedigree and Toyota Suites at Pride Park Stadium on

Tuesday 11th May 2010.

Entrance to Exhibition and Sponsors Seminar is free of charge.

Tickets for the exclusive VIP Network Lunch tickets are £17.50 + vat and available direct from accounts@showbizgroup.co.uk

Conversion of The Vaults, Wirksworth into Residential and Commercial Uses

The Vaults is a well known pub and hotel in the centre of the town. One of six remaining pubs in the town centre it closed about 18 months ago after a slow decline. The pub during its last review was rated as being poor for its food, its ambiance and its service. Once the home of a nationally famous wine merchant the building built in 1800 and listed was left vacant while new owners were sought.

We were approached by the new owner back in the autumn to look at bringing the building back into use. At the same time we were interested in enhancing the building and its setting. Historic photographs showed the building in the 1880s, with gardens and railings and whilst the immediate environment was altered and much of the garden lost in the 1970s when the District Council built a new road and car park nevertheless the opportunity is there and the client is prepared to make the changes.

We had identified the need for smaller flats in Wirksworth for single people and those on moderate incomes. Working closely with the Council’s conservation officer and the planners we devised a scheme for six flats and two commercial units on the ground floor. Having been a pub the ground floor could be converted into shops, a restaurant of professional offices without planning consent .We widened the number of uses to include general offices and heath uses. Following pre-application discussions with County highways we submitted the application. The application garnered wide support and was approved at the end of April 2010.

The vaults is a great example of what can be achieved, the buildings historic character will be protected and enhanced, the setting of the building will be improved, the building will provide new moderately priced homes and the business units will provide employment and enhance the vitality and viability of the town.

Work is expected to start immediately and the first show flat is expected to be ready for viewing at the Wirksworth festival in September.

Permission Obtained For New End of Terrace House in Mayfield, Ashbourne

PDP were delighted to recently secure full planning consent for the construction of a new end of terrace dwelling in the popular village of Mayfield, near Ashbourne.

PDP were asked by a local builder who had purchased the neighbouring property about the development potential of its large side garden.

After holding initial discussions with Planning and Highway Officers about the basic concept, PDP prepared and submitted detailed plans for a new three bedroom, end of terrace property, along with a supporting statement justifying why new development should be allowed in the desired location. The application was subsequently approved under delegated powers by East Staffordshire Borough Council Planning Officers.

To ensure an excellent quality living environment, the new property has been designed to have a triple aspect, with windows looking out across the south-facing front garden, the rear garden and the open fields to the east. Front and rear gardens will be provided for the both the existing and new properties, and a covered walkway will provide pedestrian access between the two houses. Both properties will benefit from off street parking. The existing boundary hedge around the side garden of the existing house will be lowered and retained, to help protect and enhance the quality of the street scene.