Hot-food takeaway at The Old Chapel, Bridge Street, Brigg

The site

The Old Chapel is within the development boundary and conservation area, and is a grade II listed building in flood zones 1 and 2/3(a).

“SITE CONSTRAINTS The proposed site is within the development boundary and conservation area, and is a grade II listed building (The Old Chapel). The site falls within both SFRA flood zone 1 and 2/3 (a) fluvial. ASSESSMENT The site and proposal Permission is sought for a change of use from a vacant shop (Class E) to a hot-food takeaway (sui generis), the installation of extract and ventilation equipment and the erection of a plant/bin enclosure.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the amended proposal was considered acceptable in principle and would avoid adverse effects on heritage, amenity and highway safety.

“The proposal has retained the special features of the heritage asset, with the proposal considered to have a neutral impact with some minor improvements to the significance of the building with the work bringing the building back into use and securing its long-term future.”

“Conclusion This application for planning permission for the change of use of a vacant shop (Class E) to a hot-food takeaway (sui generis), the installation of extract and ventilation equipment, and the erection of a plant/bin enclosure is not considered to have any adverse impacts on character, setting, heritage, residential amenity or highway safety.”

Officer report

What residents said

Most comments opposed the proposal, citing parking, deliveries, noise, smells, too many takeaways, effects on independent businesses, the listed building and litter.

“PUBLICITY A site notice has been displayed for both the original application and the amendments to the scheme. In total, 79 comments have been received, 78 objecting to the proposal and 1 supporting it, stating that the building is going to waste and would be brought back into use.”

“It would affect independent food outlets in the town. • There was a recent fire in a grade 2 listed building. As the building has been neglected for so long, it is in no condition to safely become a restaurant and is a risk. • The age and history of the building and thought of it becoming a chain pizza shop is abhorrent. • The ugly sign would ruin the look of the market.”

Officer report

Who spoke

Two objectors addressed the committee about parking, access, noise, odour, deliveries, the building’s condition and effects on residents; the agent supported the application.

The vote

A motion to grant permission in line with the officer recommendation was proposed, seconded and carried.

“It was then moved by Cllr J Davison and seconded by Cllr K Vickers –”

“That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the officer’s report.”

Minutes