Eastfield House could be transformed into homes for the over-55s

Plans have been submitted to ELDC which would see Eastfield House, in Eastfield Road, Louth, being converted and extended to provide 13 new apartments, and a new detached block of five homes on the same site which would be built to ‘Lifetime Homes’ standards.

Eastfield House, a two-storey Georgian building, was originally constructed as a private home in the 19th century, but has most recently used as office space by the social services department at Lincolnshire County Council.

However, the building has been vacant since the county council department moved to different premises in Louth, more than three years ago.

The new plans, submitted last month, would see the building returned to its original residential use, albeit at a more intensive level than previously.

According to planning documents submitted by For-Ward Planning Consultancy Limited, on behalf of applicant Miss Marie Walker, the building has been on the market to let for ‘a number of years’, but no interest has been expressed.

The Design and Access planning document adds that there was an application for the creation of a nursery on the ground floor and retention of offices on the upper floor, which was approved by ELDC planners back in 2017, However, the plans did not materialise, and the planning permission has since expired.

If the new plans are approved, the site would feature a large car park containing 37 spaces, in addition to landscaping and garden areas.

The planning documents add that the approval of the plans would mean the historic building would be ‘managed and preserved’.

The document also states that the development would also bring about a short-term benefit for the construction industry, and a ‘boost’ for the local economy.

If you wish to make a public comment on this application, visit ELDC’s Planning Portal and search: N/105/01310/20.