A decision made in the New Year or the early part of 2021 will decide the future of a well-known and historic pub within walking distance of Brigg.
Brigg Blog took a stroll to Scawby Brook yesterday (Sunday, December 27) to take these pictures of the King William IV for which a new use is being proposed.
Will the pub still be evident next Christmas?
A public consultation period ended in mid-November on an application which is seeking approval to change the use of the pub building to a dwelling and also outline planning permission for the erection of three dwellings behind the premises off Scawby Road.
North Lincolnshire Council is still to make its ruling on the award-winning hostelry which dates back to the early 19th century.
A statement submitted with the application includes a section headed 'Loss of public house' which asks planners to note "there have been numerous attempts to market the pub for sale which have not resulted in any offers being made."
The King William IV has established a fine reputation for meals, and is also the base of the local Tuckers ice cream business.
During the consultation period, North Lincolnshire received comments from a few members of the public concerned about the proposed loss of the hamlet's hostelry, which is known locally as The King Billy.
Scawby Parish Council says, in principal, it has no objections to the proposed development as it is small and in keeping with the surrounding area, but says this site is situated outside the current development boundary and therefore the parish authority feels it must record an objection to this proposed development.
North Lincolnshire Council will make its ruling known in due course.
PICTURED ABOVE: The King William IV in late December 2020 with the public notice announcing future plans displayed in the yellow notice. BELOW: Other views, including car parking and land behind the pub.
Two years ago, North Lincolnshire Council approved the conversion of Brigg's Nelthorpe Arms pub to purely residential use.
