There being high demand for residential accommodation in and near Brigg town centre, today we take a look at some proposed schemes which are aiming to provide more, including a total of 17 flats at three different locations.
Proposals for residential developments have been submitted to North Lincolnshire Council at various times since late last year and await decisions from our local planning authority.
December 30, 2021 was the 'valid date' given to an application for change of use of commercial accommodation to three self-contained first floor flats, involving alterations, new window openings, roof lights and the installation of an access staircase at 9 Wrawby Street.
The council's environmental department subsequently provided a report expressing concerns about noise for those who would live in the flats. The department felt unable to support the development and recommended the application should therefore be refused. However, the decision is a matter for council planners, who have still to announce their ruling. No 9 is the building which has the Costa coffee shop on its ground floor.
March 1, 2022 was the date assigned to a planning application to convert former outbuildings near the Angel's rear car park into two one-bedroom residential studio flats. The site is behind Gracie's Cafe and next to the Lord Nelson Hotel's beer garden.
Since this application was submitted, further information has been supplied to the council relating to noise mitigation, materials and windows.
May 3 was the 'valid date' assigned by planners to an application to erect 12 three-storey flats on land adjacent to Springs Way and Cary Lane (not far from the Tesco store). The council's conservation officer has recommended a 'design change'.
Early June saw an outline planning application revealed for residential development on car sales and storage land off Engine Street. Further supporting documents have since been submitted. Responses have been received from various consultees including the Environment Agency and Brigg Town Council.
Given August 3 as its 'valid date', an application was recently submitted to erect two semi-detached houses on an area of land (currently with a concrete surface) on Manley Gardens, not far from Bridge Street.
PICTURED: Top left - the first floor of 9 Wrawby Street is earmarked for three flats, subject to council approval; top right - the area off the Angel car park where two flats are proposed; second row - land near Springs Way where approval is being sought to erect 12 flats.