We’re delighted to confirm that our luxury cars sales site in Leicestershire is moving ahead, with Thinking Buildings now commissioned to develop the detailed design to meet the technical standards, and support the tendering process.

The scheme is for the construction of a purpose designed site for luxury car sales in Leicestershire. Our client, Hillmoren, currently operates from a small site approximately 1 mile from the application site.

The site is very much focused on sustainability, with the 2 buildings having large areas of solar PV. The site will house many EV vehicles, with the PV being used to keep them charged whilst on site. On site rainwater harvesting is being investigated to gather water for use in car cleaning prior to sale. The new buildings have been designed with barn-inspired architecture using natural materials for the main body of the buildings.

Hillmoren are not a typical car sales company. They specialise in high value luxury cars and have developed a niche for sales of electric vehicles, in particular Tesla. They are not a main dealer or franchise, but a private company. Sales are primarily through their specialist website, with many sales being completed online. Visitors to the site are limited and for the new site will be by appointment only.

We look forward to bringing you more updates as this interesting site develops.