Planning permission is now being sought in Brigg for a home-based sewing & upholstery business.
North Lincolnshire Council, which is now considering the application, has been told: "After considering using one of the rooms within the house as a home office, it was decided that, due to limited space, an external office was to be a more practical option."
The planning statement submitted with the application adds: "The applicant is semi-retired and this is going to be more of a paid hobby so working hours won't be full time but [she] would like the flexibility of working hours between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday."
The detached 'home office' for the business is proposed for a side garden at 24 Central Square - opposite Woodbine Avenue.
As the first stage in the planning process, Brigg Town Council considered this application.
During its latest meeting, in the Angel Suite Lounge, the Planning & Environment Committee expressed its support for this small business.
The Town Council is not objecting to the application but wishes North Lincolnshire planners to consider the free flow of traffic along the road near No. 24 and on-street parking.
Various comments during the meeting made reference to vehicles visiting the business and parking on a road which sees plenty of traffic.
Chairing the meeting, Deputy Town Mayor Coun Brian Parker said a comment would be made to planners about vehicles. "Although we are in support of the business," added Town Mayor Coun Sharon Riggall.
"Whilst Brigg Town Council support the development of the business, concerns were raised regarding the possible increased traffic and parking in the area and felt this may become a problem near a bend on what is a narrow road," planners have since been told.
A drawing submitted to North Lincolnshire Council shows one existing off-road parking space and a 'stoned up' area currently used for parking a vehicle.
The planning authority will rule on this application at a later date.
