Malcolm Flinn says: For all those interested I have just been reading through Allianz's link (at the top of this page) with the Climate, Community and Biodiversity Alliance, their heading reads:

"According to CCBA Director Toby Janson-Smith, well-designed land-use projects can help mitigate climate change while also delivering impressive biodiversity and local community benefits".

Malcolm Flinn says: I never had any other desire so strong, and so like to covetousness, as that one which I have had always, that I might be master at last of a small house and a large Garden. ~Abraham Cowley, The Garden, 1666

Jon Coupland says: Hi Malcolm, long time no speak old pal. Can you tell me more about how your Corrals are going to look? Is it going to be just another garden centre or plot of allotments crammed with greenhouses?. It sounds like a great idea, like you say at the end of the video about as green as it gets, but how achievable is it?

I put these questions on the site rather than email you so you would have a chance to tell the world, lol !! Your friend (and greatest critic), Jon.

Malcolm Flinn says: Thanks for the cquestions Jon;

I intend that the individual Corrals will look similar to my own back garden; on one side grass, water features, seating and BBQ, on the other side a greenhouse, apple tree, raspberries etc. The aim being that socialising and relaxing are as important a part of being a Corral owner as growing product for your own consumption and resale. Overall the ambiance is to create a park atmosphere, visitors being welcome to walk around admire the views and purchase the product. The commercial hub will be near the entrance with a 'Barn Shop' retailing much as you would expect from a garden centre or farm shop.

Allotments provided by councils throughout UK are contractually restricted, in that, they are totally given over to crop production for the consumption of the tenant and not allowed to be used for any commercial purposes.

Yes its as green as it gets, where achievable every renewable recource availale will be employed from GSHP, Biomass, Wind and even the site vehicle may be powered by Solar PV.

The more we create flats and appartments the more achievable it is. If you look at the local occupancy rates for any council allotments, this will become very apparent. As a financial comparison take a sited caravan £xxx k for the van and £xxx per annum site fees. Whereas, our basic ground rental will be very minimal and scalable depending on the resources provided. In addition, the small business aspect for tenants will allow them to earn their ground rent + profits.

Thanks again for the questions, catch up again socially soon.