Developers in appeal on pub plan rejection

The Alrahmin Trust, who are behind plans to demolish the now-vacant New Castle Inn and build three blocks of flats on the land on Fydell Street, submitted an appeal to the Secretary of State on January 17.

The plans were rejected following planners concerns over the lack of parking associated with the apartments.

The three-storey build plans included a mix of one and two-bed apartments with amenity space provided in a central area.

Officers said that 110 car spaces would be needed to comply with the South East Lincolnshire Local Plan, however, the applicant felt that the area provides more than ample infrastructure within walking distance which negated the need.

At the time of the decision, councillors called the lack of facilities “impractical” and “dangerous”.

Agent for the applicant Chris Lilley told councillors the site was an “eyesore” which had been vacant for sometime and needed “rejuvenation”.

The applicants argued there was more than enough infrastructure within walking distance and that the plans would encourage the use of local facilities.

The appeal is available to inspect on the planning inspectorate website using the  reference APP/Z2505/W/19/3242853.

The deadline for any comments to be made ahead of the Government inspector’s appeal hearin is February 21, 2020.