PLANS STUDIED CAREFULLY

Some reservations about a planning application at Nicol Lodge, 3 Nicolgate Lane, Brigg, have been expressed by the town council’s planning and environment committee.
The plan is to erect an extension to the front and rear of the property, carry out a loft conversion with increased ridge height and dormer, and provide a new double garage.
Brigg town councillors studied the drawings for some time at Monday’s meeting, debated the issue and then agreed they had reservations about the size and scale of the proposal.
North Lincolnshire Council, as the planning authority, has the final say on whether or not to give the go-ahead.The views of town councillors on the scheme were varied.
Coun Ann Eardley said: “I think it will be fine.”
Town Mayor Coun Ben Nobbs added: “This is like two planning applications in one.”
Coun Penny Smith thought they should be mindful to object on the scale of the proposal, which would be out of keeping with the rest of Nicolgate Lane.
However, Coun Tom Glossop thought the town council should not speak against it unless neighbours in Nicolgate Lane were unhappy.
Taking up the point, Coun Mel Oades said as the lane was so small, the planners should ensure ALL residents were notified of the proposal.