ARCHITECT LED DESIGN TEAM (ALDT) FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AT FOYLE ROAD DERRY

Tender description

The property comprises a disused petrol filling station, situated on a site with a relatively flat topography with undeveloped land to the rear of the site. The site is located along the A40 Foyle Road adjacent to the existing residential development of Glenanne. The property is located approximately 1 mile from Derry city centre in a mainly residential area. Playing fields are located to the south of the site and the River Foyle runs beyond this. The curtilage of the site is defined by palisade fencing and hoarding to three sides with concrete blocks placed at the front of the site to restrict access to the former forecourt. The canopy is still in situ and the site is currently vacant. The site benefits from a full planning permission and the reference number is A/2007/0672/F Ground investigations Previous site investigations have been undertaken and these have informed the conditions set out in the Planning Approval. There may be a requirement for additional contamination protection measures as well as piled foundations. Tenderers should make themselves aware of the reports and investigations provided as part of the planning process. No further surveys have been undertaken to date. Clanmil expect to achieve approximately 53 apartments across the site with private amenity space and parking. The proposed mix could include: 2 no 2person 1 bedroom apartments 51 no 3person 2 bedroom apartments The exact mix will be determined through this competition and NIHE requirements. The properties will be constructed to Lifetime Homes and Secured by Design standards. Proposals should comply with the housing association guide and should take account of the existing planning permission. Please refer to the Department for Communities website for design standards. Estimated to be in the region of £6,660,000