Steps taken to safeguard Cleethorpes' historic building and landmarks

THE first steps have been taken to secure some of Cleethorpes most historic buildings and landmarks for future generations to enjoy.

A list is being compiled of some of the resort's most important buildings, archaeological sites, designed landscapes, memorials, shipwrecks and historic vessels.

And now council chiefs want members of the public to have their say.

The list is currently still being drafted, but following the conclusion of a consultation period on December 7, a final Local List will be prepared, which will help to inform planning decisions by highlighting heritage assets of special local interest.

While Local Listing does not remove or alter any rights to alter a building or site, it may mean that planning applications affecting the building or site are subject to greater scrutiny.

Cleethorpes Town Team chairman Barry Waby said members of his group had already submitted their list to the council in the hope of securing the survival of the buildings.

Mr Waby said: "We are pleased with it. At least if there are any proposals for redevelopment of these sites, they will be given more consideration than if they were not listed.

"There are already type One and Type Two Listed buildings which are of national importance. This is a local list and will give them prominence and mean they are not left until they fall down."

"This might ensure they are used in some way like the old Wilkin Chapman offices in St Peter's Avenue and the old Cleethorpes Girls Grammar School. It would be nice to retain their character."

Councillor Peter Wheatley, portfolio holder for regeneration and environment, said: "The list includes buildings and other assets that are the best of their kind in the authority. Some assets are included because of the contribution that they make to the character of the local area.

"We welcome people to send us their views on the list. Perhaps they think we've missed something off. We will take all comments into consideration before publishing the final list early next year."

Jason Longhurst, head of development for the council, said: "The Local List for Cleethorpes is entirely new, and builds on the evidence we already have.

"We are also working on new and updated lists for Grimsby, Immingham and the villages.

"These lists will help us continue to protect and enhance the environment in North East Lincolnshire for residents and visitors alike."

Have your say

Members of the public are invited to view the list and send NELC their comments by Friday, December 7 by visiting www.bit.ly/Q7bex6.

Alternatively, details will be held in Cleethorpes Library. For further information, email planning@nelincs.gov.uk or call 01472 324213.

Possibly up for consideration...

The following buildings have all been suggested as possible additions to the list:

Former Albert Road Surgery, 32 Albert Road

Cleethorpes Baptist Church

The Dolphin Hotel

21 to 24 Alexandra Road

25 to 27 Alexandra Road

30 to 35 Alexandra Road

36 to 40 Alexandra Road

46 to 47 Alexandra Road

Crow’s Nest Hotel, Balmoral Road

Cemetery Gates and Chapels, Cleethorpes Municipal Cemetery

11 to 17 (odd), 19 to 33 (odd), 10 to 26 (even) and 28 to 38 (even) Bradford Avenue

48 to 72 (even) Bradford Avenue

74 to 80 (even) Bradford Avenue

90 to 98 Bradford Avenue

Sussex Recreation Ground Pavilion

White Lodge, 23 & 24 Brooklands Avenue

Bursar County Primary School and Schoolhouse

The Pier

Seafront Gardens, Central Promenade and North Promenade

RAF North Coates Strike Wing Memorial Statue

Matthew Humberstone School, Clee Road

221 Clee Road

Former Lindsey Lower School, Clee Road

1 to 23 Coronation Cottages

18 Elm Road

O’Neil’s Public House

Christchurch Hall, Grimsby Road

Farringford, 421 Grimsby Road

Terracotta Row, 495 to 511 (odd) Grimsby Road

St Aidan’s Church and Vicarage

15, 17 and 19 Highgate

86 Highgate

Amishi, 26 to 28 High Street

Wreck One - TA 33031 07561 – Remains of a 25 metre by 6 metre vessel which may survive to a height of 2 metres up from the Keel. The remains appear to be from the keel to the turn of the bilge on the starboard side.

Wreck Two - TA 33187 07311 – A wooden wreck shown by short lengths of timbers sticking out of the sand. The remains appear to be from a medium sized vessel, smaller than the nearby remains of a smack/yawl.

Wreck Three - TA 33763 07018 – Remains of wooden-hulled cargo vessel, probably a barge, which lies exposed in the inter-tidal zone on the Cleethorpes foreshore.

Wreck Four - TA 33863 07051 – Remains of wooden keel, probably of a sailing vessel, located off Cleethorpes beach east of a creek.

The Old Library, Isaac’s Hill

18 Isaac’s Hill

Cromwell Banqueting, 1 King’s Road

Summerfield’s, 7 King’s Road

Kingsway Gardens Railing and Shelters

2 to 10 (even) Mill Road

Coronation Cottages, 76 to 90 Mill Road

123 Mill Road

125 Mill Road

Blenheim House, 131 Mill Road

Former Mill Buildings to the Rear of 130 Mill Road

Hebron House, 134 Mill Road

Albemarle House, 136 Mill Road

Filey House, 143 Mill Road

Kemuel House, Agagia House, Eschol House, Hill Crest and Rugby House 145 to 153 (odd) Mill Road

Eskdale Villa, 161 Mill Road

The Mount, Mill Road

20 Oxford Street

110 Oxford Street

Westlands, 111 Oxford Street

Cleethorpes Water Tower, Pelham Road

Humberside Police Station, 45-47 Prince’s Road

Reynolds Infants and Primary Schools

Memorial Cross, St Peter’s Church, St Peter’s Avenue

Wilkin Chapman, 46 St Peter’s Avenue

St Peter’s Church Hall, St Peter’s Avenue

National Westminster Bank, Seaview Street

The Nottingham House, 5 and 7 Seaview Street

HSBC, 11 and 13 Seaview Street

16,18, 20, 22 and 24 Seaview Street

Fisherman’s Arms, 29 Seaview Street

Queen’s Hotel, 28 Seaview Street

31, 33 and 35 Seaview Street

47 and 49 Seaview Street and 20 Cambridge Street

The Gallery, 51 Seaview Street and 31 Cambridge Street

Haverstoe House, 1 Taylor’s Avenue

6 Thrunscoe Road

Hodson’s Architects, The Old Post Office, Yarra Road