Mesh fencing to be installed on top storey of Freshney Place car park for safety purposes

 

                                                             

The view from the top level of the car park during the now-completed re-paving works

SAFETY fencing is to be installed on the top level of the Freshney Place indoor car park.

Says a North East Lincolnshire Council report: "The works will surround  the entire perimeter to create a form of enclosure for the safety purposes for the public.

"It will be  the form of mesh fencing at a maximum height of approximately 2.4 metres which will sit behind an existing parapet of around 1 metre in height.

"There are some existing railings present which will  remain in situ. 

"The site falls within Grimsby Central Conservation Area and it is in proximity of St James' Church which is a Grade I listed building. 

"However, the proposal has been reviewed by the council's heritage officer who  raised no concerns.

" In addition, Historic England have commented to confirm that they have no comments to make and defer to local conservation advice." 

The report concludes: "Given the minor nature and scale of the proposal, it is not considered to cause any negative impacts in regard to visual amenity, the conservation area or neighbouring listed buildings in this regard."