Amid forecasts and fears that the UK economy is heading for a downturn, people continue to draw up plans to invest money in Brigg projects - supporting the belief that ours is a town where people are keen to live and work.
Brigg Town Council has arranged a special meeting on Monday (August 17) to consider a summer rush of planning applications, ranging from proposed industrial units to new town houses and household extensions.
The original agenda had to be revised several times - the last occasion following the SIXTH recently submitted application being made public on Thursday. It is seeking approval to erect a first floor side extension and convert a garage into living accommodation at 10 Churchill Avenue.
Earlier this week, plans to build five industrial units on land off Atherton Way, on the Ancholme Business Park, were revealed.
That application followed four which initially prompted the Town Council to convene the special mid-August meeting of its Planning & Environment Committee. They are...
Remove garage to rear, erect garage to side and replace conservatory with single storey rear extension at 2 Atkinson Avenue.
Erect single-storey rear extension at 37 St Helens Road.
Erect a single-storey rear extension at 1 Ashdown Close.
Approval of reserved matters following a grant of outline approval on 13/08/2018 for a residential development at Brigg Kids Club, Glebe Road (new town houses proposed).
The Town Council will consider all six applications when it meets on Monday, from 7pm, in a virtual session using the online Zoom facility. This is because anti-Coronavirus measures still apply to traditional 'around a table' council meetings.
Views and comments from Monday's session will be passed to North Lincolnshire Council which will make final decision in each case.
Collectively, and if subsequently approved, these six developments add up to a host of work for local builders, plumbers, home furnishers and other trades and businesses.
Meanwhile, international retailer Aldi is nearing completion of its new Brigg store off Bridge Street - a major investment.
In addition to the six planning applications detailed above, Brigg Town Council has also been informed of notice of intention to fell a pine tree at Point House, Bigby Road. Proposed tree removal is not usually a matter for planners but this one is within the Brigg Conservation Area, meaning that prior notification must be submitted for consideration.
