Planning green light given for new Cleethorpes day chalet to be built on Marine Embankment

The site of the proposed chalet which has been fenced off on all four sides, presumably so nothing can valuable can be stolen 

A NEW brick chalet could soon be built alongside the other 50-plus that stand near to the Brew Stop cafe on Marine Embankment in Cleethorpes.

North East Lincolnshire Council has given the green light for what is believed to be the first such in many years.

It will be at Plot 57 where it is believed that a previous chalet stood in times gone by. All that remains of that structure is the concrete hardstanding plinth.

Says the applicant, a mother-of-two who lives on Chichester Road, Cleethorpes: "I would welcome the opportunity to contribute to the upkeep of our historic day chalets. 

"To be able to enjoy this part of the seafront with my family would be an ongoing commitment to supporting our local area.

"It is not my intention to sub-let the property but wish for it  to remain as a day-time retreat for my two children and me plus our older relatives."

The proposal is for the new chalet to be constructed with brick walls, plastic slate-effect tiled roof and timber windows and doors.

The application did not go before NELC's planning committee but was determined under delated by a case officer whose report states: "The chalet would be located in a row of existing chalets. 

"It is clear from the site that the proposal would be located on the base of a previous chalet. 

"Generally, the reuse of this base would be positive and would complete the row once more. 

"The design would replicate that of the existing form and materials which is satisfactory. 

"As a security measure, the chalet would have timber shutters, examples of which can be seen nearby."

The report continues: "The delivery of the materials is an important consideration for the proposal.

"Deliveries would be made via the existing Meridian Road to the rear of the site which is well frequented by vehicles of all sizes. 

"The construction materials would be carried by hand to the construction site which is located close to steps leading from the road to the chalets."

The case officer concludes: "The small scale of the works would also ensure there would be no negative impacts to the protected ecology of the area." 

Young swallows perch aloft the security fencing

This bird is either yawning or, more likely, waiting to be fed by a parent