— Update: The application for the transformation was approved by councillors at the City on Lincoln Council Planning Committee on December 14.
A planning application to see an empty pub on Newark Road turned into a three-storey housing complex is facing several objections from the local community.
Tennyson Homes LTD is planning to turn the site on which the Waggon and Horses pub currently sits, on the corner of Newark Road and Rookery Lane, into six three-storey homes, two two-storey homes, six apartments and car parking.
The old pub, which was put on the market for sale 18 months ago, will be demolished.
Residents on Newark Road, Rookery Lane and surrounding streets objected to the proposals, for reason such as affecting wildlife to the back of the development, noise from traffic, and the flats overlooking the neighbouring bungalows.
However, planning officers visited the site to study the impact on traffic and imposing the nearby housing, and feel that the proposal has been amended enough to satisfy the City Council Planning Committee.
Artist impression of the 14 new homes proposed
The building will be curved — like the shop complex opposite — around Rookery Lane onto Newark Road, which will improve visibility from the road and move pedestrians away from the busy junction.
Due to the shape of the building and the distance from the houses at the rear, new residents will not be easily able to see into the bungalows.
According to the proposal document, “the location of the single storey bungalows to the immediate north of the site have meant that the creation of a continuous frontage to Newark Road has not been possible and whilst the new buildings are likely to have more of an effect on the bungalows than does the existing building, it is considered that effect is not sufficient to justify a refusal of the proposals”.
The building is also the same height as properties on the other side of Newark road.
Tennyson Homes will have to be aware of potential archaeology findings during demolition and development, due to Newark road being on the Roman Fosse Way.
The planning report concluded: “The application proposals have been the subject of extensive discussions and negotiations and the resultant scheme is a development which will significantly enhance the site, provide additional well designed housing, improve the highway safety of the junction and reinforce this gateway into the city.”
The building development will be put in front on the Planning Committee on December 14, where it will be decided if the build can go ahead.
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A Lincolnshire production company is preparing a new thriller movie in the Lincoln area, and is calling on local people to come forward to be an extra in the film.
The film, created by Fresh AIR Films and Media, will begin production in June, and follows the life of a highly trained mercenary as he is led through a series of simulations to save his daughter.
It will be shot in the Lincoln area and the production company has issued a casting call for extras to appear in the film.
It will be for over-18s on a voluntary basis, with extras required to be at the University of Lincoln on June 13, and/or the Blue Room on June 14.
The film’s writer and director, Alastair Railton, said: “Thriller films have always been a great source of entertainment to me, so to make one is a dream come true.”
In order to stay within a clear “home-grown” ethos, Alastair has been working with local organisations such as the University of Lincoln, the Blue Room, the Lincolnshire Woodland Trust and the Grantham Drama Society.
Mr Railton added: “Working with these organisations has given our team a feeling of connectivity with the local community and is something we hope to continue long into the future.”
Co-captain Lewis Wilson crossed for a brace of tries as Boston Buccaneers began their league season with a 30-16 victory away against rivals Nottingham Outlaws.
Wilson and his co-captain John Stanfield were said to have marshalled the team superbly in what was a difficult away battle, with coach Jim Dearing and manager Mark Cleaver having just 15 players available to choose from.
Archie Sawyer and Chris Barrett from Deepings RFC, and Lincoln’s Cynyr Jones, were given debuts for Boston in the RFL Midlands Merit League match.
Boston’s co-captain Lewis Wilson scored two tries against the Outlaws. | Photo: Mark Cleaver
Strong direct running from Lewis Wilson, Grant Laws and Ryan Cuthbertson soon had the home side on the back foot.
The halfback pairing of Harry Marks and Luke Whitby linked up well, with the latter hitting the line at speed and jinking his way over for a try, which Tom Balderstone converted.
The young Outlaws side put pressure on the Buccaneers line as they tried to get back into the game, but the Boston defence led by man-of-the-match Sam Jewers stood firm.
Boston’s man-of-the-match Sam Jewers organising the defence. | Photo: Mark Cleaver
Boston extended their lead when Sawyer handed off several defenders and sprinted 40 metres down the side line for a great try, which Balderstone converted.
The visitors continued to impress and mistakes from the Outlaws also helped to gift them great field position.
Marks whipped the ball out to centre John Hummel who cut inside the cover defence. Hummel then skilfully offloaded the ball to Balderstone, who outpaced the full-back to go over for a try in the corner which he also converted.
Boston’s John Hummel in action against Nottingham Outlaws. | Photo: Mark Cleaver
Boston full-back Cynyr Jones then created the perfect platform to launch another attack after a superb kick return. John Stanfield set up Wilson who ran a great line to score under the posts and Balderstone added the extras.
The lack of interchanges started to take its toll on the Buccaneers who showed signs of flagging. The home side’s pressure finally wore down the Boston defence and led to an unconverted try in the corner.
A mistake from the kick-off allowed the Outlaws to mount another attack close to the Buccaneers’ line. It wasn’t long before the Outlaws crossed for another unconverted try as Boston took a 24-8 lead in at the break.
Boston’s Luke Whitby passing to Archie Sawyer. | Photo: Mark Cleaver
Boston started the second half strongly and a good kick chase caught the Outlaws out on their own try line, forcing a kick from beneath the posts.
Quick ball from Stanfield and Whitby found loose forward Wilson on the charge and the defence couldn’t stop the skipper from scoring under the posts. Balderstone successfully slotted over the conversion.
Grant Laws, Cynyr Jones, Harry Marks, and Lewis Wilson all play rugby union for Lincoln RFC and rugby league for Boston Buccaneers. | Photo: Mark Cleaver
Boston began to show signs of fatigue in the closing stages of the game and the Outlaws were rewarded for a good period of pressure with two quick-fire tries.
The Buccaneers will return to league action with their first home match of the season against Sherwood Wolfhunt, which will take place at Boston Rugby Club on Saturday, May 21 (1.30pm kick-off).
Boston Buccaneers are coached by Jim Dearing (left) and managed by Mark Cleaver (right).
Meanwhile, new team Hykeham Rugby League will be playing their first match away against Sherwood Wolfhunt’s academy on June 11. The fixture will be followed by Sherwood’s first team fixture against Derby Elks.
Hykeham Rugby League hold their training sessions every Tuesday at 8pm at Rustons Sports and Social Club on Newark Road.
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