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DesignQube Project Receives Louth Civic Trust Pride Of Place Award

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:39:43 +0100

The renovation project which saw the successful restoration and conversion of the former Louth Open Air Swimming Baths on Church Street into a residential dwelling has recently been awarded a prestigious Pride of Place Award.

The owner of the building and DesignQube client, Mr David Vasey received the award at a ceremony held during the Civic Trusts AGM.

The site had been derelict for many years and DesignQube were pleased to be appointed to prepare a scheme that would see the historic building given a new lease of life as a new home.

Planning Approval for a 4 Bed Bungalow in Louth

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 23:16:39 +0100

DesignQube have recently gained Planning Permission and submitted Building Regulations standard working drawings to Lincs Building Consultancy for their approval whilst the client starts clearing the site in order to commence works as soon as possible.

The application was complicated to a degree by two trees which were the subject of Tree Preservation Orders but with careful consideration, an attractive design boasting a user friendly layout was swiftly presented to the client and submitted to the planning department for their consideration.

4 Bed Dormer Bungalow in Louth - Plans and Elevations

IJC Cars Sales Office Planning Approval

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:37:27 +0100

DesignQube have recently secured planning permission for new offices and staff facilities on behalf of IJC Car Sales of Legbourne Road, Louth.

The commercial project required the creation of suitable office space for both sales and administration staff alongside welfare facilities and Part M requirements incorporated within a building that reflected the IJC company brand.

IJC Car Sales of Louth - New Offices Development - Plans and Elevations

Old Nicks Tavern Building Regulations

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:37:53 +0100

DesignQube have prepared and provided detailed working drawings and specifications in order to secure Building Regulations Approval for a micro brewery at Old Nicks Tavern in Horncastle.

The alterations to the listed buildings involve partial demolition of existing out buildings and reinstatement of historical character elements such as sash windows and doors in order to house what could possibly be one of the UK's smallest but finest breweries.

Old Nicks Micro Brewery - Plans and Elevations

Planning Permission for 31 Static Caravans

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 11:10:55 +0100

DesignQube have provided the architectural and planning services required in order to obtain planning permission for a total of 31 static caravans at Brickyard Fisheries in South Somercotes.

The planning application was not a straight forward application due to the location of the site which is situated within Flood Zone 3 requiring the preparation of a detailed Flood Risk Assessment and site specific Flood Evacuation Plan alongside the usual architectural drawings.

Brickyard Fisheries Proposed Site Plan