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| Planning consent granted for ambitious venture (Image: id Architecture, Grimsby) |
AN important new development is in prospect for Cleethorpes seafront.
Planning consent has been granted for construction of a water sports building at 203 North Promenade - the vacant site once occupied by the Savoy amusement centre.
This is the location where Toni-Ann Buckle weavers, with the support of husband Vince, has been building up her increasingly popular Ebb & Flow paddleboard venture
The imaginative modernistic building will include a cafe, shop, changing rooms and other units.
There will also be an external courtyard with three-bed living accommodation at second- and third- floor level.
There will also be an imaginative bird-friendly initiative.
On the recommendation of eco-consultant Andrew Chick, a planning condition has been imposed that four swift-nesting boxes should be installed in a bid to reverse the decline the fortunes of a rapidly-declining species.
It is understood that the applicant is fully on board with this.
The application did not go before North East Lincolnshire Council's planning committee but was determined under delegated powers by case officer Bethany Loring
In her report, she states: "The proposal to redevelop this site represents a significant investment in the borough by the applicant to increase the offering of the area and cater for the-ever expanding existing business.
"The layout, scale and design of the scheme have been considered carefully during the planning application process.
"Particular regard has been given to the sensitive constraints surrounding the site.
"The approach taken, along with a number of other detailed matters, has been independently tested through the planning process and in discussions with key consultees.
"The impact to neighbours has been given full consideration.
"Impacts arising are deemed to be acceptable subject to safeguarding measures on matters such as construction and ecology."
Meanwhile, NELC's ecology officer, Rachel Graham, is happy for the swifts.
She says: "I am satisfied with the biodiversity net gain, in particularly the installation of swift boxes as swifts are a feature of the Humber Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest."
However, she cautions: "There is increasing pressure on the resort of Cleethorpes with ambitions to increase footfall and visitors."
She continues: "Given the ecological ethos of the proposal owners, they do have the opportunity to educate and raise awareness of the designations which would benefit the protected site and I hope that they take that opportunity."
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| Four swift nest-boxes will be incorporated into the development for the benefit of a declining species |
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| Paddleboarding - Cleethorpes' fastest growing water sport |
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| The former Savoy amusement centre which once stood at the site |
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