Bid to regenerate former Cleethorpes police station site could be scuppered by flooding concerns

Attractive property - the old police station dates back almost 100 years

A CRUNCH decision on the future of the former police station on Princes Road, Cleethorpes, could be made at a North East Lincolnshire Council planning meeting tomorrow, Wednesday June 10.

A consortium of builders - Land Developers (Lincs) Ltd - is keen to regenerate the property  and adjacent buildings - with an ambitious refurbishment  project.

This would involve partial demolition of the attractive-looking station, which dates back to 1932, and rejigging what remains so as to incorporate 10 apartments, then to build 11 houses on the rest of the 0.44-hectare site.

However, there have been many objections from nearby residents fearful of intense pressure on street parking spaces.

At the planning meeting, councillors will be recommended to refuse the application.

They have received an officer's  report which states: "While it is considered that the proposed development does provide regeneration benefits and housing in a sustainable urban location, the proposal is not acceptable in regard to flood risk as it would not be safe in a flood event." 

Land and buildings behind the police station