Suffolk firm's proposal to change use of Cleethorpes hotel sparks objections from neighbours

New use proposed for former hotel

A PROPOSAL  to convert a Cleethorpes hotel into two Houses in Multiple Occupation could be determined next week

Having snapped up The Comat at auction, a Suffolk-based property developer, Danny Blooomfield, of DKB Homes, intends to convert the Yarra Road property back to its old status as two separate houses - one to have  eight bedrooms, the other to have six.

However, his plan has meet with a flurry of objections from nearby residents plus householders in  Lindsey Rise, Wigmore Court, Orion Way, The Crofts,  Heron Close, North Sea Lane, Hardys Road, Alberry Way, Minshull Road,  Cuttleby, Cambridge Road, Lichfield Road, Brian Avenue,  Albert Road and Weekes Road.          

According to North East Lincolnshire Council, the opposition is based broadly on the proximity of the property to St Peter's School and the potential for:

* Parking issues

* Immigration changing the area's demographic

* Overcrowding 

* Impact on amenities

* Antisocial behaviour and crime

* Lack of local employment

The application is due to be determined  at a meeting on the morning of Wednesday January 7 with a recommendation from NELC planners that it should be approved. 

If planning consent is granted, the conservatory at the rear would be demolished to make way for a bin store and cycle shelter.