Beverley Court, York

Dudleys Consulting Engineers has completed its engineering works on the £5million project on Shipton Road, helping turn the Victorian villa into 21 flats.

Some work is still to be done to complete the project, known as Beverley Court.

Leeds-based Dudleys was retained to advise on all civil and structural engineering matters for the redevelopment of the existing 19th century building as well as constructing three new buildings. Located just one mile from York city centre, Beverley House was once home to the general manager of York’s Rowntree Cocoa Works. The 12-bedroom property was later divided into three flats, before becoming a local government office building in 1990.

Harrogate-based developer, Inglehurst Property Ltd bought the site in 2021, appointing architects Vincent & Partners to design the new development. Dudleys worked closely with the design team to support a complicated planning process, navigating new basement and internal reconfigurations and helping to deliver three new, one, two and three-storey buildings within the confines of a high groundwater site.

Andy Walker, Managing Director at Dudleys Consulting Engineers, said: “We were pleased to work with the team to help regenerate this important site in York. “Now known as Beverly Court, the new development blends important historical relevance with a highly modern specification to create 21 unique, luxury apartments in a city with great demand. “The site wasn’t without its challenges due to preservation, new build configuration and flood mitigation requirements, but our expert team was able deliver innovative solutions including the installation of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS).”

Dudleys is no stranger to York and its topography having already delivered considerable expertise for projects including the redevelopment of the former Gas Works site at Heworth Green and also the redevelopment of the 29,000 sq ft landmark office building now occupied by Malmaison in the city centre.

Established more than 15 years ago in Leeds, Dudleys is an award-winning, privately-owned consultancy. It employs a team of 25 highly skilled people promising structural and civil engineering advice across the UK and operates in all key real estate sectors including residential, industrial, commercial, retail and education.

Dudleys says it is already a valued advisor to many regeneration specialists with key clients including The Saltaire Collection, Torsion Group, CEG, Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate, Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds United Football Club, Arla Foods and Unilever UK.