Eight apartments and shop at Ship Court, Silver Street, Gainsborough

“PROPOSAL: Planning application for the creation of 8no. apartments, various façade works, and the renovation of the existing commercial unit.”

“Site Description: The application site comprises of a Grade II Listed building known as Ship Court within Gainsborough Town Centre. The building fronts onto Silver Street and then extends west towards Caskgate Street and faces into the Ship Court car park. Most recently the building was used by a law firm, it has now been vacant for some time. The site is adjoined by other commercial units and pubs to all boundaries.”

“The Historic England Listing Description1 describes the building as follows;”

“This application for planning permission is accompanied by a tandem Listed Building Consent under reference WL/2025/01068.”

“WL/2025/01068- Listed building consent for the creation of 8no. apartments, various façade works, and the renovation of the existing commercial unit. Under consideration in tandem with this application.”

“Lincolnshire County Council does not have adopted parking standards and considers each application on its own merits. This proposal has 5 spaces, and whilst it is possible that the development may result in more parking demand than these spaces, there is parking available in the vicinity. The site is also located in a sustainable urban area and future residents would not be reliant on private car.”

“LCC Archaeology: There are no photographs included with the Heritage Impact Statement to evidence what is expressed in the text of the document. The Heritage Impact Statement should include photographs which are referenced and located in a plan of the building with a particular focus on areas of impact from the proposed development, as well as photographs of the interior generally.”

“A Member of the Committee stated that the proposal would secure the renovation of a prominent building which had fallen into disrepair and was considered an eyesore. Support was expressed for the application. A question was raised regarding how the proposed parking spaces would be secured for residents. Officers advised that this would likely be controlled through private parking signage.”

“A Member of the Committee stated that while parking concerns had initially been noted, the Officer’s assessment was considered sound. Reference was made to the proximity of nearby short stay parking and support for town centre living.”

“The proposal to accept the Officer’s recommendations was duly seconded and voted upon. It was therefore agreed that planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:”

“1.The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.”

“Prior to any other works than beyond the required structural repairs to Unit 7 a detailed methodology of the repairs and proposals to protect and conserve the historic fabric shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local planning Authority. This shall include photographs detailing the exact extent of fabric impacted and sectional details of the proposed works.”