Plan to convert disused house into riverside cafe

3 days ago

Jamie WallerLocal Democracy Reporting Service

News image — The plan would convert an empty house on the banks of the River Slea

North Kesteven District Council An artist's impression of the proposed cafe. It is a two-storey end of terrace house with a large chimney. Next to it is a seating area with tables and chairs and the River Slea behind it — The plan would convert an empty house on the banks of the River Slea

Plans have been submitted for a riverside cafe with outdoor seating in a Lincolnshire town.

North Kesteven District Council wants to convert a disused home and its garden on Southgate in Sleaford.

The planning application said it aims to create an "attractive, accessible and welcoming space for residents and visitors" with public toilets and a changing space facility.

It added: "The design aims to improve connectivity, open up the river, encourage footfall, and contribute to the ongoing regeneration of Southgate."

The residential property, alongside the River Slea, has been empty for some time.

According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the scheme is part of the council's Heart of Sleaford regeneration project, which focuses on revitalising the town centre by creating a pedestrian link between Market Place and Money's Yard and opening a cinema in the town centre.

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