More than just a spruce-up! Total renovation beckons for prominent building on Cleethorpes seafront

External refurbishment could breathe new life into a building with historic pedigree

A MAJOR facelift is on the cards for an historic property on Alexandra Road in Cleethorpes.

Darren Lince has applied to North East Lincolnshire Council for consent to restore the outside of the property to its grandeur of yesteryear.

Assuming permission is granted, it will be a major project involving refurbishment or replacement of brickwork, doors, windows, external staircases, stone detailing, roof tiles, guttering, drainpipes and much else.

Mr Lince has appointed as his agents a Cleethorpes-based firm, Hodson Architects Ltd whose team have a 'feel' for Cleethorpes - its traditions and character.

Says HA: "The intention is to improve significantly the external appearance, benefiting both a locally listed asset and the Cleethorpes Central Seafront Conservation Area. 

"Some of the original but irreparable features will be replaced, but any replacements will be like-for-like to mitigate any harm that removal might otherwise cause."

In addition, demolition beckons for some unoriginal and harmful additions and extensions to the rear of the building.

The proposals are currently under consideration by North East Lincolnshire Council planners and the author's heritage office, Louise Jennings.