Listed building fit-out at The Old Chapel, Bridge Street, Brigg
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by North Lincs Planning Committee on 30 Jul 2025.
Earlier applications
Earlier applications mainly concerned advertisements, with some approved and some refused.
“RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY 7A/1976/0079: Consent to display a group of advertisement hoardings – refused 7A/1977/0110: Consent to display 3 wall-mounted advertisements – approved 7A/1978/0130: Consent to display non-illuminated advertisements – approved 7A/1979/0174: Consent to display fluorescent lights above existing advertisement on the front elevation of a building – approved 7A/1982/0251: Consent to display a non-illuminated sign and erect front window canopies –…”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers recommended approval because the amended works would preserve the listed building, enhance its appearance and secure its long-term future.
“…some minor improvements to the significance of the building. The re-use of the building represents an enhancement to the appearance of Brigg’s conservation area. The proposed works are not considered to impact the listed building, with the proposed external works enhancing the heritage assets as well as introducing extraction and ventilation equipment that is already present on neighbouring listed buildings.”
“Conclusion This listed building consent application for the installation of extract and ventilation equipment, plant and bin enclosure and internal and external fit-out works has paid special regard to the desirability of preserving the building, its setting and features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses and will not have an adverse impact on The Old Chapel.”
Officer report
Consultation responses
Specialist consultees raised no objection, while the town council objected to the proposed doors, extraction equipment and plastic signage.
“Historic England: No advice offered but suggests seeking the views of North Lincolnshire Council’s own specialist conservation and archaeological advisers. Building Control: A building regulations application will be required for the proposed works. TOWN COUNCIL Brigg Town Council objects to the listed building consent being approved. The building is a grade II listed building within the conservation area of Brigg.”
Officer report
Comments from the public
Seven comments were received, including concerns about takeaways, parking, fire safety, building condition and the chimney.
“These comments are not a concern for the listed building consent application and are addressed under the associated application for planning permission. The 2 other comments received relate to the following: • a recent fire in another grade II listed building – the building has been neglected and is in no condition to safely become a restaurant • there is no fire and safety compliance work to protect the existing building internally or externally, and concern over the…”
Officer report
The committee vote
A motion to grant permission in accordance with the officer recommendation was moved, 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
Sources
- North Lincs Planning Committee minutes, 30 July 2025
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of North Lincs's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- North Lincs Planning Committee
- Council
- North Lincs
- Date
- Wednesday 30 July 2025
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
- Minutes
- The council's minutes
- Meeting
- Agenda and papers (council website)
- Application
- The application (council website)
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This committee's year
12 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 2 against officer advice.
Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.