Minister’s devolution rejection backs district councils’ concerns

A Cleethorpes club which wants to play music until the early hours would be a public nuisance, say residents.

Cleethorpes Social Club has applied for a music and sporting events licence from 11pm to 2.30am ahead of its reopening.

The Grimsby Road premises, which is currently closed, also wants permission to serve alcohol until just before closing at 3am, seven days a week.

Local residents concerned about late-night noise have signed a petition against the plans, and Neighbourhood Watch have described the plans as ‘unacceptable’.

The objections mean that the application will go to North East Lincolnshire Council’s licence committee to decide.

Councillor Debbie Rodwell said: “The last time this club was open there was noise disturbance which affected the residents of the area and this is the residents’ concern again.

“We have been presented with a petition signed by many of the residents who are concerned about music all day and parking problems.”

Councillor Marie Green, who also objected, said: “This property has only a narrow alley between it and the closest house in a row of terraced homes.

“Given the close proximity to homes, all licensed activities should conclude no later than 11.30pm.”

A representative of the local Neighbourhood Watch said: “This is a residential area of terrace house with older people and young families in which the noise would be unacceptable. In the summer with the windows open, you would have the noise all night.”

Former councillor Hazel Chase objected, saying: “Although used as a private club in years gone by, the opening hours were not as lengthy as those now requested and the previous owner worked well with the community in which it sits. This venue is right in the middle of a residential area and such opening times together with live music is not acceptable.”

The club’s application says most of the noise will take place in the front room, reducing impact on surrounding properties.

The licence hearing will be held on Tuesday, February 1.

A three-bedroom self-built ultra-modern home in Skegness with energy efficiency and new technology at the heart of the concept has been listed on the market for £1 million.

Five Aces Crescent in Skegness has been listed by nationwide estate agents Strike at a guide price of £1 million, and you get plenty of bang for your buck. See the full listing on Strike’s website here.

The large open plan design of the home is the brainchild of the original owner of the self-built home, offering underfloor heating throughout the upstairs and downstairs of the property, as well as in the triple garage.

The kitchen comes with a wifi enabled oven and coffee machine, complete with two warming drawers, a large induction hob and a drop-down extractor with a glass surround.

The property has an enclosed garden space on a five-house gated community. | Photo: Strike

If that wasn’t enough, the main sink has a four tap function, offering hot, cold, boiling and filtered water, while the second prep sink has a waste disposal unit.

As well as this, the property offers full house coverage with CCTV and alarm systems and smart light switches in all rooms, all powered by a central media centre within the snug lounge.

The snug itself comes with a twist, as the room converts into a full Dolby atmosphere cinema room thanks to a drop-down projector and separate screen.

Let’s take a closer look inside:

The colour scheme is apparent throughout, with lots of glass and white consistent with the furniture and layout. | Photo: Strike

A lovely view of your garden space when looking out from the kitchen. | Photo: Strike

The infamous snug room, which moonlights as a power control centre and even a hidden home cinema. | Photo: Strike

Huge storage space and integrated appliances. | Photo: Strike

Nothing quite like your own home gym. | Photo: Strike

The living room overlooks the fully open plan kitchen and dining area. | Photo: Strike

A wonderful place to enjoy the sun from indoors. | Photo: Strike

The self-build layout is striking and offers natural light everywhere you look. | Photo: Strike

The master bedroom, one of five sleeping areas in the house. | Photo: Strike

Even the bathtub comes with a unique backdrop. | Photo: Strike

Integrated features in one of the home’s five bathroom spaces. | Photo: Strike

The property even comes with its own office space. | Photo: Strike

A look at another of the bathrooms at Five Acres Crescent. | Photo: Strike

IconInc will carry out a £5 million expansion to its luxury student accommodation in Lincoln after purchasing vacant land adjacent to the existing building.

The company opened its “seven-star” £20 million student flats development called Gravity on Mint Lane in September 2020, which even has a private cinema with popcorn machine, and a slide. The 134 luxury apartment building was developed by the Parkland Group under its IconInc brand.

The second phase of the accommodation – Todson House – will provide an additional 41 apartments, which are set to be completed in September 2023. IconInc said the apartments will be designed to the same “excellent high-standard specification but will be in a cluster room format”.

The current accommodation at Gravity has seven types of luxury studios to choose from.

The studios include the Elegance apartments.

Around £5 million will be invested in the expansion with demolition works beginning at the start of March ready for the site to be completed by September 2023.

An alternative to the stairs or lift for students living in the luxury block. | Photo: IconInc

Noor Ahmed, head of IconInc, said: “We’re delighted that our future vision for expansion is taking shape with firm plans in place to… extend the development in Lincoln.

“Offering design-led, superior quality and affordable accommodation is at the heart of what we are all about. We want to provide the best possible experience of student life, and it has been amazing to see the impact Gravity has had on its residents.

“We believe there is nothing that rivals our incredible accommodation and know there is a huge demand for luxury student living.”

The facilities at Gravity include complimentary breakfast seven days a week, private dining rooms, chill out pods, a gym with personal trainers, cinema room with popcorn machine, amphitheatre, sauna and steam room, and more.

Katie Armitage, a second year student studying at the University of Lincoln, spoke about her experience of Gravity saying: “These are fabulous apartments – so spacious and stylish. All the staff are very friendly and always willing to go the extra mile!

“The close location to Lincoln high street and university makes it especially convenient, not to mention the fact that the stunning Lincoln cathedral is a mere ten-minute walk away! I would highly recommend this accommodation to any student in Lincoln – even if just for the delicious, complimentary breakfast and hot drinks!”

There are communal spaces to relax in at Gravity.

This comes after IconInc were awarded ‘Best Luxury Student Accommodation Provider’ by Build 2020 Real Estate Property Awards.

Gravity was also recently named as a finalist for ‘Best Commercial Build’ in the Northern Design Awards 2021, as well as being shortlisted for the LABC Building Excellence Award 2021 for ‘Best Purpose Built Accommodation’.