PLAN ANNOUNCED TO TURN PUB NEAR BRIGG INTO HOUSE

 

Permission is being sought to convert an historic pub near Brigg into housing and erect three detached dwellings nearby.
North Lincolnshire Council planners are now considering the application for the King William IV, on Scawby Road, Scawby Brook.
The statement, prepared by Brigg-based agent Brown & Co on behalf of the applicant, is to support a 'hybrid' planning application comprising full planning permission for change of use of a public house to a dwelling (including demolition of extensions) and outline permission for three detached dwellings.
The statement explains that the public house dates back to 1811, with later extensions.
"To the rear of the pub there is an area of hardstanding which is used as a car park and a timber outbuilding which has been used as an ice-cream kiosk. Further, to the rear of the car park, there is an area of paddock with a small stable block which also forms the application site," it says.  
"The public house can be sympathetically converted to a dwelling, with minimal alterations required. The side and rear single storey extensions will be removed to allow for an improved vehicular access and a more functional internal arrangement."
In a section headed Justification - Loss of public house, the statement details the number of pubs & licensed clubs and eateries present in the area, saying: "This public house would therefore not result in the loss of a valuable community facility within Brigg.
"It should also be noted that there have been numerous attempts to market the pub for sale which have not resulted in any offers being made."
It adds: "The side extension to the public house will be removed to ensure an improved access, but it is considered that four dwellings would generate significantly less traffic than a public house with restaurant and ice cream parlour."
A site layout plan submitted with the application indicates "Existing public house to be converted to dwelling" - described as House 1.
Further dwellings are earmarked for land behind the pub with car parking spaces and turning provision for vehicles.
The council has set November 19 as the public consultation period end date for this application.

 

 

 

LOCAL PUB SIGN: King William IV - after whom the Scawby Brook pub is named - reigned from 1830 to 1837 when he died and was succeeded by Queen Victoria.