GREEN LIGHT FOR FORMER CLEETHORPES FASHION SHOP TO BECOME A CAFE

                                                                   

You can already smell the coffee! New lease of life beckons for former boutique

HUMBERSTON entrepreneur Joanne Cowan has been given the go-ahead to convert the former Lily Rose fashion boutique to a cafe.

It will breathe new light into the premises at the junction of Sea View Street and Cambridge Road.

Technically, the project did not need determination by North East Lincolnshire Council's planning department, but, as a matter of courtesy, Mrs Cowan advised the authority in advance of her proposal .

In her appraisal, NELC case officer Lauren Birkwood states: "The proposal is for the change of use of the existing ground floor with no external works.

"Opening hours of the cafe would be reasonable and similar to those in the shopping area.

"These opening hours are considered acceptable for a use of this nature and compatible within an area such as this.

"The noise and odour nuisance arising from this proposal would be negligible, particularly as no extraction will be needed and waste would be collected daily. 

"No representations from neighbours have been received and the proposal is not expected to be harmful. 

"The council's environmental health team have not raised any objections to the proposal in relation to amenity issues."

On highways matters, Ms Birkwood states: "There is on street parking provided in front of the unit and public car parks close by. 

"It is considered that the change of use will not materially nor significantly alter traffic flows to and from the site to the detriment of highway safety. 

"The council's highways officer has been consulted and has raised no objections in terms of highway safety, access, and impact on the wider transport network."

The officer concludes: "The proposal comprises of only minimal internal alterations. 

"As such, the proposal would not have an adverse impact on the character or appearance of the street scene or building.

"There are no objections from the council's heritage officer."

It not known if the applicant has set a target date for the cafe to open or what it might be called.