DECISION PENDING ON PLAN TO CONVERT HISTORIC PUB NEAR BRIGG INTO DWELLING

A pub site within walking distance of Brigg - earmarked for conversion to residential accommodation - is about to be visited by the members of North Lincolnshire Council's decision-making Planning Committee.
Councillors are considering an application which seeks permission to convert the early 19th century King William IV at Scawby Brook into a dwelling; outline planning permission is also being requested for the erection of three dwellings on land behind the licensed premises off Scawby Road.
This 'hybrid' application was first considered by the committee during its February meeting. But rather than reaching their decision there are then, councillors instead voted to hold a site visit before making a ruling.
The scheme outlined for the 'King Billy' will now be decided during the committee's next 'virtual' meeting (held online) on Wednesday afternoon (March 24) after councillors have been to take a look at the site in Scawby Brook.
A statement submitted with the application included a section headed 'Loss of public house' which asked planners to note "there have been numerous attempts to market the pub for sale which have not resulted in any offers being made."
Over many years the King William IV has been visited by many people from Brigg and elsewhere in the district, keen to enjoy its range of fine meals. 

In the 1980s a successful local football club, known as King Billy FC, was established  - being based at and sponsored by the pub.
Scawby Brook had two hostelries for many decades - the other being the Horse & Cart (since demolished).

PICTURED: The King William IV pub at Scawby Brook - named after the monarch who ruled from 1830-1837 when he was succeeded by his niece, Queen Victoria.