Decision day looms on proposal to introduce charges at popular seafront car park in Humberston

                           

The current signage at the seaside car park

A CONTROVERSIAL plan to introduce charging at a popular seafront car park is being backed by North East Lincolnshire Council's planning department.

There was fury when it emerged in May that holiday company Haven Leisure was intent on installing two pay machines, six bollards, a 2.1-metre height restriction barrier, a camera and associated signage at the site to the north of Anthony's Bank in Humberston.

Its application was  submitted by Lichfields - the same agents that Lidl are using to progress their proposal to redevelop the former Pleasure Island theme park.

Said Naomi Parker of Lichfields: "The scheme has been proposed in response to ongoing issues associated with anti-social behaviour, unauthorised overnight parking, long term parking and the use of the area by camper vans for informal encampment."

But the proposal did  not go down well with residents and visitors who have long been used to parking free - up to 63 cars at a time - on the 0.68-hectare tree-bordered site.

The council has received scores of objections - some from holiday visitors from South Yorkshire and beyond, plus one from Humberston Village Council.

The pay-to-park project is due to be determined next Wednesday morning September 2 at a meeting in Grimsby Town Hall.

Recommending  approval, the planning case officer, Mark Danforth,  says: "This application is not for the change the use of the overall site or to remove the car park, and it would remain readily available for general public car parking though at a cost. 

"This is far from unusual, and it is not considered that there are land use planning objections to the principle of charging. 

"It is also worth noting that the council's estates officer has confirmed that the charging does not conflict with the lease of the land with the council. 

"This proposal is for the installation of the car parking management system, and it is solely these structures which are to be determined in this case. 

"The large number of objections against the imposition of a payment system for the car parking are fully acknowledged and are understandable given the fact that it has for many years been a free car park.

"However, these concerns do not represent justifiable planning grounds for an objection."

It is understood that no trees will need to be removed.

It has not yet been revealed what  scale of parking charges Haven Leisure might be prepared to introduce.

                                 

Entrance to the car park where charges are being sought

Handy for access to the beach - location of the car park

Freshney Place dig reveals intriguing artefacts that throw light on Grimsby during reign of King John

A lead stamp with an inscribed tree has been discovered by archaeologists excavating Grimsby's Freshney Place development site. Possibly dating back as far as the early 13th Century when King John granted the town a charter, it would have been used to  stamp impressions into hot wax to authenticate documents. These functioned like a modern signature, allowing both those who could read and write and illiterate individuals across all social classes, from merchants to clergy and farmers, to legalise everything from letters to legal transactions. Other finds have included numerous remnants of leather, suggesting that  there might once have been a shoe-making factory on the site. Enthuses North East Lincolnshire Council's cabinet member for heritage, Cllr Tanya Brasted:"These are exciting finds for our town centre, and, in time, I hope they can be put on display for everyone to see."

Indian restaurant's upbeat message to customers: 'We are still open, still cooking and still serving you"

                                     

IT is business as usual at a popular Indian restaurant and takeaway.

The Spice of Life, on Wellowgate in Grimsby,   had its licence revoked at a North East Lincolnshire Council committee meeting last week following allegations that it had been engaging staff members who were not legally entitled to be working in this country.

But the restaurant's management has since appealed.

It is understood that the  matter is now set to be determined by Grimsby magistrates at a date to be fixed.

In the meantime,  a well-received social media statement, issued earlier this week, reads as follows: 

"Spice of Life is OPEN as usual.  

"You may have seen some stories about us in the media. 

"We are here to let you know that we are still here, still cooking and still serving you.  

"Nothing has changed at Spice of Life. Come in and enjoy your favourites with us.  

"Thank you to everyone who has checked in and supported us - it means a lot.  

"With love,  

"The Spice of Life family"

                                         

Proposal for Grimsby's former Customs House to be converted to flats gets planning green light

                                           

Grand old building that has served many purposes in its 151-year lifetime

 

A NEW chapter could soon open for the Customs House, a Grade II Listed building off Cleethorpe Road in Grimsby.

Opened in December 1875 to help in the oversight and supervision of maritime trade, it has had different uses in more recent times.

It has variously been offices, a bar, a discotheque and even, briefly, a massage parlour.

In late 2023, consent was given for it to become a funeral directors' premises but it is uncertain whether it was ever used as such.

In the latest move, the planning go-ahead was this week given for the currently empty property and adjacent building to be converted to  a shop and seven apartments.  

However, conversion may take some while because of the dilapidated state of the interior.

According to an architectural report, "the current condition  has been adversely affected through vandalism following a break-in in last year. 

"Damage was caused to windows and internal surfaces following the stripping-out of copper wiring and with subsequent water damage."

It is understood the shop will be a conveniences store.

The successful applicant is Mr Mohammad Ashraf of  Leicester-based ASR Property Trading Ltd.

Bright and welcoming - or cheap and tacky? Plastic flowers are now adorning Grimsby's A180 flyover

                                            

Cllr Callison - making us proud?

PLASTIC flowers imported from the Far East have been installed in the planters on the A180 flyover in Grimsby.

NELC leader Cllr Oliver Freeston and his Cleethorpes cabinet colleague Cllr Bob Callison have this week been carrying out the work which may provide the springboard for similar initiatives elsewhere in the borough.

Says the latter: "We really wanted to do something that added a splash of colour to welcome drivers as they were coming into Grimsby and Cleethorpes - and these have done the trick.

"Of course, real displays would have been fantastic, but there was no way we wanted to add to water shortages.

"The cost of keeping more displays alive was simply not an option."

He continues: "Brightening up the flyover is just a very small thing and been done with a very small budget. 

"But what it does show is that we can come up with ways of doing things if we work together.

"Over the next few weeks, I am going to be contacting fellow councillors, and others, to start looking at how we can all unite to smarten areas up, to look at things like alley clearance again - and to make us all proud of where we live and what we do."

The Grimsby News says: The two councillors are to be commended for their initiative - but not for their taste. The artificial plants may look colourful now but they will soon enough be darkened by exhaust fumes. Going for the plastic option also sets a disturbing precedent. Is that what we will soon be getting in Pier Gardens and parks in the borough? Those who cherish real flowers, trees and shrubs will hold their heads in their hands and weep - probably enough tears to fill a whole row of watering cans.  

Does this superb tree have to be felled just because Grimsby's United Reform Church doesn't like it?

                                                     

                                                  

A healthy specimen that supports songbirds and other wildlife - but it faces  fatal date with tree surgeon

ANOTHER of Grimsby's fine native English trees is to be felled.

North East Lincolnshire Council has approved an application by the United Reformed Church to "remove to ground level" a healthy field maple growing on land off Weelsby Road in Grimsby.

On what grounds should such a splendid tree  be lost to the Grimsby streetscape?

Church leaders say it is "interfering with BT lines and causing issues for neighbouring properties", but it has provided no evidence of such.

The work is due to be carried out by a locally-based firm, ironically named Grimsby Tree Care. 

The Grimsby News says: It is not surprising that North East Lincolnshire is officially rated one of the most tree-depleted parts of England when it keeps approving their removal. There is no reason why this one should be lost in its entirety when some judicious trimming would suffice. Before it is too late, the decision should be called in for review by the ward councillors.

New wetland nature reserve proposed for Cleethorpes - but would it sit well with new houses all around it?

                                                       

Part of the arable farmland site which has been earmarked for wetland birds - and a huge new housing estate

MORE details have emerged of a new wetland nature reserve proposed for a vast area of farmland  behind Pennells garden centre in  Cleethorpes.

According to agents for landowners Brocklesby Estates, it would  include a 32-hectare permanent wet grassland  to be created by converting existing arable habitat which is currently believed to be unfarmed.

The aim would be to establish a mitigation site for birds. As such, it would be not dissimilar to those created in recent years at Novartis Ings and Cress Marsh, near Healing, but on a smaller scale.

To maintain the sward at a short height (up to 10cm) for the benefit of scarce wading birds and other species,  there would be a late-summer cut of the grass followed  by cattle grazing.

There would also  be 'wader  scrapes' and 'seasonally wet pools' -   with water height to be adjusted to optimum levels by water control measures.

The agents say there would also be perimeter screening (as at Novartis Ings) to reduce visual disturbance, but viewing points would be established to allow birders to watch the activity.

Among bird species the agents reckon could benefit are: Redshank,  Curlew, Snipe, Golden Plover, Lapwing  Green and Common Sandpiper, Spotted Redshank, Greenshank, Teal, Mallard, Yellow Wagtail, Reed Bunting, Meadow Pipit and Skylark.

However, there is no clarity yet on  how the proposed reserve would be managed and maintained - nor whether provision would be made for the birdlife to be actively monitored and recorded .

And there is another  big question mark.

The project is entirely dependent on Brocklesby Estates being granted planning consent to build up to 1,500 houses on adjoining  land with all the disruption that would cause to existing wildlife including locally rare Little Owls, Green Woodpeckers, songbirds, butterflies and several species of bat.

The matter is likely to be determined - but probably not for many months - by North East Lincolnshire Council's planning authority. 

* Humberston parish councillors are due to provide their input on the proposed housing development (see our August 13 report)  at a meeting tomorrow evening (Tuesday August 18).

The vast area of  Cleethorpes earmarked for housing and a nature reserve (image: Gillespies)

                            

Green Sandpipers often benefit from wader scrapes - such as this individual  spotted alongside a pond at the Wigmore Park housing estate in New Waltham

North East Lincolnshire's roads need beauty treatment to restore 'essential oils' and delay ageing

                                                            

Fieldhouse Road in Humberston is one of those that will be closed temporarily 

SURFACE  treatments on some roads in North East Lincolnshire on Sunday 23 August and Monday 24 August.

The work forms part of the council’s e approach to road maintenance- helping to protect road surfaces, extend their lifespan and reduce the likelihood of potholes and cracks developing.

The works are scheduled as follows:

* A16 Peaks Parkway, between Low Farm Roundabout and Weelsby Road - Sunday 23 August, 7am to 11am

* A16 Louth Road, between Low Farm Roundabout and Becklands Roundabout - Sunday 23 August, 11am to 3pm

* A1098 Hewitts Avenue, between Low Farm Roundabout and Peaks Lane - Sunday 23 August, 3pm to 7pm

* Fieldhouse Road, Humberston - Monday 24 August, 9.30am to 3.30pm

The work involves a specialist 'rejuvenation treatment' which aims to restore 'essential oils' within the asphalt.

The treatment is sprayed onto the road surface where it penetrates the aged asphalt and helps maintain its condition for longer. 

A fine grit is then applied to improve skid resistance and absorb any excess material.

The process is quick and efficient, allowing roads to reopen shortly after treatment has been completed.

Temporary road closures will be in place while the work is carried out. Pavements will remain open and access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.

The programme is weather-dependent, and dates or times may change at short notice if conditions are unsuitable.

NELC has not revealed the chemical make-up of the 'essential oils'.

Not quite what was intended as feathered life takes up residence at uncompleted Cleethorpes housing estate

 

The first residents have begun moving in to the uncompleted Strawberry Fields housing development opposite the Tesco superstore in Cleethorpes. But they are pigeons not people. The properties, some without rooves, may also have become home to other wildlife possibly including bats and even Barn Owls. It is unclear when the estate will be completed pending the outcome of  resolution of the financial affairs of the troubled Liverpool-based development company behind the project.                                                       

13-year-old needed facial burns treatment after flares were thrown during England-Argentina screening

                                         

Publicity for the event where 10 under-18s are said to have received burns

IT is touch and go whether the organisation, Lincolnshire Competitions, will be granted a temporary events licence for a firework display proposed at Grimsby West Marsh Community Centre field on November 5.

Police have lodged an objection following trouble at an event organised by the same business in a field  next door to the Morrisons supermarket  on  the evening of July 15  - a public screening of the England v Argentina World Cup semi-final.

In a report, they say: "At approximately 8.30 pm, shortly after the game had started, reports were made  that a number of young people had been injured as a result of  bottles and flare being thrown.

"A total of 10 people, all aged under 18, were reported to have received burns. 

One of these victims, a 13-year-old, had to receive specialist burns care facial treatment out of the area."

There were a number of concerns raised either directly to the police or via North East Lincolnshire Council.

"These included claims  that alcohol was being sold by vendors with no authorisation in place along with under resourced medical provision."  

The police say they are objecting to the granting of a licence to Lincolnshire Competitions for the proposed Guy Fawkes Night on the grounds that, if granted, would undermine:

* The prevention of crime and disorder 

* Public safety

* The prevention of public nuisance 

* The protection of children from harm 

The Chief Constable says he reserves the right to serve further evidence in support of this representation, but a representative  of Lincolnshire Competitions will be given the opportunity to explain why the licence should be granted.

The application is due to be determined at a hearing later this afternoon, Friday August 14.

Farewell to the countryside? Plans revealed for up to 1,500 new homes on farm fields around Cleethorpes

                                      

Hundreds of houses proposed on what is now farmland

PLANS today emerged for up to 1,500 homes to be built on countryside on the edge of Cleethorpes.

The site  earmarked is farmland opposite Beacon Academy and between Pennells Garden Centre and Weelsby Woods.

Agents for Brocklesby Estates, the landowners, say the proposed development, off Humberston Road, would also include:

* A commercial/ shopping/ community centre 

* Public open space 

* Play area

* Landscaping 

* Allotments 

* Sports fields

* Nature reserve

* Roads

* Lighting

No formal planning application has yet been submitted, and there is no clarity over what public consultation, if any, is proposed.

The project would create hundreds of jobs in construction and related employment, but it would change the character of this part of Cleethorpes.

As such it is likely to generate more opposition than support.

More details are likely to be released later.

                                         

Many of the proposed houses will be built on land adjacent to Pennells garden centre

Part of the planned development will be on the outer edges of Weelsby Woods

Restaurant licence in doubt after inspectors claim to have discovered illegal workers - and dead rat

                                           

AN uncertain future beckons for Grimsby's Spice of Life restaurant-takeaway's drinks licence.

The long-popular Indian eaterie, which is located in Wellowgate, got itself into hot water with the Home Office when individuals were alleged to have been working illegally in 2008, 2012, 2015 and 2019.

Despite this it has been permitted to continue trading - and with the benefit of an alcohol drinks licence.

But will it retain the licence following claims of further breaches, the latest being in June this year when two individuals were reportedly found to be working illegally?

It has also emerged that various fines totalling at least £30,000 have gone unpaid.

A report seen by the Grimsby News states: "Immigration Enforcement notes that, despite changes in company structure and premises licence holders, there are clear and consistent links between the operating entities through shared directors and associated family members, allowing the business to continue operating notwithstanding previous immigration sanctions and liquidation proceedings." 

It continues: "During enforcement visits, officers identified that the premises included onsite accommodation for workers accessed via an internal staircase from the kitchen and external stairs at the rear. 

"It is noted that individuals have evaded action by fleeing upstairs and removing work uniforms on these visits. 

"Additionally, the living conditions were noted to be of a poor standard."

On one inspection, a dead rat is reported to have been found in the accommodation giving cause for additional concerns about hygiene.

The accommodation issue has come to the notice of both North East Lincolnshire Council's housing department Humberside Fire and Rescue.

Both sought a review of the licence but it is understood that NELC subsequently withdrew its request. 

The report also notes that fire exits had been bolted or nailed shut, putting public safety at risk.

Whether the Spice of Life retains its licence hinges on the outcome of a meeting at Grimsby Town  Hall this Friday afternoon.

The decision will be made by meeting chairman James Sawkins (Reform UK, Waltham), John Mills (Reform UK, Yarborough) and Janet Goodwin (Lab, South).

New flurry of councillor squabbling over contentious Cleethorpes Market Place revamp project

 

While councillors wrangle, the work goes on

ANGER has again bubbled up over the controversial revamp of Cleethorpes Market Place.

Works are proceeding this summer even before the final lay-out has been determined.

Since taking control of North East Lincolnshire Council, Reform UK has modified the previous Conservative administration's original pedestrianisation proposal in such a way as to allow some seasonal parking (12 spaces) on site and to provide free one-hour parking on the St Peter's Avenue car park for a two-year trial period.

But now Labour Group leader Emma Clough and Immingham Conservative Trevor Crofts have successfully called for a special meeting in order to challenge the Reform UK decision.

The duo say it was made with insufficient evidence and scrutiny with "no explanation given as to how conflicting views were considered".

They also express concern  that the revised arrangements will reduce parking income by £145,000 over two years at a time when the council's reserves are already at an all-time low.

Say Cllr Clough and Cllr Crofts: "This is a material financial consequence that has not been fully explained or supported by a clear and sustainable funding plan."       

The meeting is due to be held in Grimsby Town Hall on Monday afternoon (August 10)                                                           

Headache for the public and businesses - and also for councillors

What will happen to the Skylarks? Plan unveiled for big new housing development on Waltham farmland

The proposed development would be accessed via Coral Drive

                                

A BIG new housing development could be on the cards for the outskirts of Waltham.

A plan has been unveiled  for as many as 150 new homes on agricultural land off  Coral Drive east of Bradley Road.

The proposal has been submitted by the Dieter Nelson planning consultancy on behalf of Mr R. Douglas.

Because it is an outline application, there are no details yet about the kind of dwellings that might be built but it is understood it would be a mixed development.

When an ecological survey was carried out in February this year, the bird species identified included Long-tailed Tit, Redwing, Starling,  House Sparrow,  Chaffinch, Woodpigeon, Blackbird,  Dunnock,  Greenfinch, Goldfinch, Great Tit, Robin and Skylark.

This variety would be greatly extended if a survey were to be carried out between May and July when there would be summer migrants such as Swallows, plus Blackcaps, Chiffchaffs and other warbler species.

                                          

Skylark - bird that favours farmland

According to the surveyor, "the arable, woodland, hedgerow and ditch habitats provide opportunities for foraging, cover and nesting".

If the bid is to be approved, she has suggested a condition that Swiftbricks and nestboxes should be installed on some of the properties.

Treat for young Mariners fans as Grimsby Town players hold open training session at Blundell Park

Plenty of holidaying schoolchildren headed for Blundell Park yesterday morning when their Grimsby Town heroes held an open-to-the-public training session followed by photo opportunities. Manager Dave Artell presided. The Mariners kick off their 2026-27 campaign on Saturday with a home fixture against Blackpool in the EFL Cup (kick-off: 3pm)

                                                                                   

That's the way to do it - gaffer Dave Artell shows the way

                              

How to unlock the opposition defence - players try out an attacking drill

A well-earned breather on a very hot morning 

                                                          

Time to get started again . . 

Bob rubbed shoulders with showbiz celebrities but himself always remained modest and unassuming

                                           

Bob Suich pictured with Australian songbird Dannii Minogue at the Embassy Theatre in Skegness in October 1998

        

THERE will be widespread sadness at news of the death, aged 74, of Bob Suich - inspiration for Bob's Brainwaves which is one of the chosen charities of  the Mayor of North East Lincolnshire, Cllr Marian Boyd.

Kent-born Bob was a former manager (1977-83) of Cleethorpes Pier who had earlier worked for Chrysalis Records and later as foreshore manager in Mablethorpe and head of tourism for East Lindsey District Council.

As a student at Sheffield University, he also found time to be entertainments manager and booked many frontline acts of the 1970s - among them Roxy Music, Suzi Quatro and Paul McCartney's Wings.

For a long time, he also booked topline acts for the Embassy Theatre in Skegness and for the illuminations switch-ons in the same town, one of them being his favourite showbiz personality, Norman Wisdom.

His favourite TV comedy was Fawlty Towers, while the films he most enjoyed were Hollywood movies, especially those starring Fred Astaire.

Once asked what his ideal job would be, he replied: "Hosting ITV's holiday show, Wish You Were Here." 

Although he spent much in the company of celebrities from the world of  entertainment, he was himself very modest and unassuming. He was quite proud of having started his working life as a milkman in North London.

Bob was a lifelong supporter of Arsenal FC.

In retirement, he succumbed to  dementia which prompted wife Chris to set up Bob's Brainwaves to help those whose lives have been affected by the disease .

In a tribute, Chris said:  "My lovely Bob passed away on 18th July with me at his side. 

"Myself and our sons, Joseph and Edward  would  just like to say a huge thank you to everyone for all your cards, messages of support and taking the time to share lovely memories of Bob before this disease hit. 

"He was truly a one-off and for our time together I am eternally grateful."  

A celebration of Bob's life will take place at 3pm on August 19 at St James' Church in Louth.

                                  

Bob Suich - inspiration for much-valued charity  

Local housebuilder hopes it will be third time lucky with development project near Toll Bar academy

                                                                   

The entrance to Grove Farm off Station Road

LOCAL housebuilding company  Snape Properties hopes it will be third time lucky with its aim to redevelop land between New Waltham and Waltham.

In November last year, its proposal to build up to 120 homes at Grove Farm on Station  Road  was refused by North East Lincolnshire Council planners.

Snape submitted an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate, but was unsuccessful again -  the case inspector dismissed the appeal.

Now the company has submitted a new application, but this time for a development of smaller scale  - no more than 40 homes.

The 3.76-hectare site is between Newgrove Care Home and Toll Bar Academy on the other side of the road from Robinson's farm shop.

If approved, the project would involve the demolition of barns and stables - prime nesting and roosting habitats for Swallows and Barn Owls as well as Bats.

An ecological survey, commissioned by the developers, surprisingly found no evidence of occupation by either of the above two bird species.

However, the consultants have come up with a modest scheme of mitigation including the installation of two Swift nestbricks on one of the proposed cottages. 

The application is likely to be determined by planners later this year.

Cottage-style- the designs being considered for the proposed development  

At current slick rate of progress, new Cleethorpes padel courts could open sooner rather than later

 

Works are proceeding at a cracking pace on installation  of new padel courts on the site of the former Jungle Zoo in Cleethorpes. No official word yet on the proposed opening date but it seems likely that it will be sooner rather than later. On the downside, the development has resulted in the loss of hedgerow nesting habitat for some songbirds, but it is understood the developers have purchased biodiversity credits to provide wildlife habitat elsewhere though this might not be  in North East Lincolnshire.

Councillors go walkabout at Pleasure Island - and, happily, none was eaten by a dog

He's probably very friendly (to his owners) - a guard dog patrols the grounds 

ANY free-roaming guard dogs at Pleasure Island were kept under restraint to safeguard members of North East Lincolnshire during a site visit to the former theme park.

This was to ensure that none of the part should feel nervous about being attacked and savaged.

The visit, which was held on July 7, provided a rare opportunity for councillors and officers to marvel at the many songbirds and butterflies that have made Pleasure Island their home since it closed as a commercial attraction more than 10 years.

According to a bird survey conducted in summer four years ago, the trees and shrubs are home to more than 50 bird species.

No survey has been undertaken of the butterflies, but it is thought there could be at least 20 varieties - maybe more.

The site is effectively a small unofficial nature reserve, with an incredible range of wildlife including several bat species and various types of dragonflies and damselflies which, at this time of year, dart about over the waters of the two lakes.

Some would like to see this extraordinary habitat maintained and enhanced, but supermarket chain Lidl wants to clear the land of almost all the trees and shrubs to make way for one of its stores, plus a coffee shop, two hotels 272 holiday cabins and other amenities.

The NELC delegation's visit was hosted by Lidl's property acquisition chief, Gary Rafferty, who is unlikely to have extolled the delights of the wildlife, probably preferring to highlight the commercial advantages from his company's proposals for land clearance and redevelopment.

Those who also took part in the 75-minute visit on July 7 were:

* Cheryl Jarvis - NELC Planning Manager (case officer)         

* Richard Limmer - NELC Principal Planner

* Gary Raferty - Lidl (applicant and site owner)

* Cllr Matthew Patrick - (Lab, Heneage) NELC planning committee chairman

* Cllr Goodwin - NELC planning committee vice-chairman

* Cllr Bob Callison - (Reform, Sidney Sussex)

* Cllr Paul Batson - (Reform, South)

* Cllr Haydn Dawkins - (Con, Humberston & New Waltham)

* Cllr Paul Bright - (Ind, Freshney)

* Cllr Henry Hudson - (Con, Wolds) 

* Cllr Loyd Emmerson - (Lib-Dem, East Marsh)

* Cllr Ian Lindley - (Con, Scartho)

*Cllr Edward Kaczmarek - (Lab, Sidney Sussex)

It had been intended for Lidl's application to be determined at the following morning's planning meeting in Grimsby Town Hall.

However, debate and a decision were deferred after it emerged that there had been legal objections.

Unable to be present either for the site visit or the planning meeting, for reasons unknown, was planning committee member Cllr Bill Parkinson whose Haverstoe ward accommodates Pleasure Island.

As with other consultees, representatives of the RSPB and the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, both of which oppose the application, were not invited to attend - a shame because they would have been able to identify the wildlife for the benefit of those attending.   

When will the application be determined? 

Councillors expressed a wish that, having been deferred, the Lidl proposal might be considered at their next planning meeting.

But their wish will not be granted. Because of the complexity of the legalities, the application is not included on the agenda for the August meeting.