A Lincolnshire housing association is looking into new ways of fitting much-needed housing into areas with limited space.
Larkfleet Group has applied for permission to build a prototype pair of “elevated modular houses” on Austendyke Road, in Weston Hills, for five years.
The group says the new designs could potentially be built in areas which already have “part-time land use”, such as car parks, without needing to replace the facilities.
Larkfleet says the research will allow it to “design, construct and test new technology that does not currently exist around the world”.
An example of the modular designed home, without the frame.
Documents to South Holland District Council say: “The application intends to research how the innovative and contemporary design of dwellings can work to provide housing in areas of land supply shortage, and particularly in areas where land is only in use part of the time, in a number of potential settings/locations, whilst meeting the needs of modern generations who require functional efficient housing space.”
The applicant adds that the housing could also be made to be more resilient to flooding because of its raised floor levels and adaptations to materials, electrics and plumbing.
The buildings will fit in spaces above eight standard-sized parking spaces and will be “open plan” with a front balcony and bike storage area.
It will include electric car charging points incorporated into the frame.
Larkfleet’s elevating house, which raises a home to 1.5m above the ground, is already being built nearby.
The research will be carried out close to another of the group’s projects – the elevating house.
This experimental project, currently being built, sees a three-bedroom detached house that can be raised up to 1.5 metres above ground level using mechanical jacks.
The aim is raise the building well ahead of the arrival of flood waters, based on advanced warnings from the Environment Agency and Larkfleet says the 65-tone houses can be jacked up in “less than five minutes”.
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We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a collision caused serious injuries to a 23-year-old man.
Just before 3.30pm yesterday (2 July), we received reports of a collision on Barholm Road in Tallington. It involved a grey BMW 335D estate, a blue BMW 116D and an orange KTM motorcycle.
The motorcycle rider, a 23-year-old man, sustained serious injuries during the collision and was taken to hospital.
If you witnessed the incident and are yet to get in touch with us, please do so. If you have any other information or dashcam footage available that may have captured the road along the A1175 at the time of the collision, get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 282 of 2 July.
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 282 of 2 July in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
The 2022 Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards are open for applications, and Destination Lincolnshire giving you the rare chance to co-create your application with Nell Barrington, a tourism awards veteran, who has helped hundreds of businesses write winning applications over the last 15 years – including national VisitEngland winners.
The Tourism Awards Masterclass is taking place on Tuesday 12 July at 11am for one-hour online. Laura Freer, Head of Marketing at Destination Lincolnshire said: “This is a golden opportunity, after years of hard work and heartache, to get your business and team recognised and rewarded.
“A well written application is key to achieving a coveted place on this year’s shortlist, and I’d encourage all tourism and visitor economy businesses who are thinking of entering – whether they are seasoned at writing award applications or not – to join us for this exclusive masterclass.
“Nell Barrington has worked with us and VisitEngland on the founding application processes of these awards, and she is perfectly placed to assist in co-creating applications that you can be proud of. This is a great opportunity for business development too – whether you are shortlisted for an award or not – discovering how to effectively apply for awards and talk up your business adds another string to your bow.
“Booking is essential and places are limited to just 35 – so be quick! This year we’ve made our masterclass available to partners and also to those who we are yet to work with for free. Call it an added bonus, after two years away from the awards circuit.
The awards masterclass is focussed on the application process, and it will spell out what the judges are looking for. You’ll learn how to make your application stand out from the local competition, helping your chances of going through to the national VisitEngland Awards in 2023.”
There are fifteen categories open for nominations from visitors attraction, accommodation providers, hospitality businesses and many more.
The deadline for nominations is July 29, with online judging starting on July 30 and mystery shopping from August 13. Finalists will be announced on Monday, August 15.
The awards ceremony will be held at the Engine Shed on October 21, and will be hosted by Lincs FM presenter, John Marshall.
The event is organised by Stonebow Media, publishers of The Lincolnite, to celebrate the best businesses in Greater Lincolnshire, alongside headline sponsors Lincoln College and Destination Lincolnshire.
We would also like to thank our other sponsors Visit Lincolnshire, Heart of Lincs, Duncan and Toplis and LNER, insight6 and EV Camel.
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