100 Station Lane, Leicester

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Project Sector: Residential

Overview

Redevelopment of a vacant site where a previous property had been demolished years earlier.The project comprised:

ArchitectVolta Designs Ltd
Value£330k
DateJuly 2020
Location100 Station Lane, Leicester LE7 8UF

The Changes

  • A new two-storey dwelling with habitable roof space.
  • An outbuilding to the rear.
  • A standalone garage to the front.

Proposed Development

  • Ground Floor: Open-plan lounge and dining area with internal openings and large connected space.
  • First Floor: Full habitable accommodation.
  • Roof Space: Additional habitable rooms.

Our Role (Structural Engineering Services)

We were responsible for the design and detailing of the structural elements to ensure stability and compliance. Key contributions included:

Foundations & Load-Bearing Walls

  • Designed shallow foundations.
  • Detailed load-bearing walls to support upper floors.
  • Considered impact of nearby trees in line with NHBC 4.2 guidelines (particularly for the outbuilding and garage).

Structural Support

  • Isolated beams provided where required.
  • Large rear ground-floor opening supported with a structural box frame to carry the first-floor structure and rear elevation.

Outbuilding & Garage

  • Standard masonry construction.
  • Isolated steel beams used where necessary.