Retail and residential cocktail for Scunthorpe pub founded in Queen Victoria's reign
Redevelopment plans for what was once the second oldest pub in Scunthorpe are to be considered by North Lincolnshire Council.
Permission is being sought to change the use of the first floor at the Queens Public House, 123 Rowland Road.
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The Queens in Rowland Road, Scunthorpe
The aim is to create four one-bedroom apartments.
The application includes an external steel staircase and alterations to "the ground floor facade."
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North Lincolnshire Council will accept comments from interested members of the public up to March 13.
A decision on whether to approved the scheme is not expected before April.
Doncaster-based Belle Vue Properties has lodged the application.
The firm's agent, Max Designs, has produced an extensive study, which accompanies an outline application for the change of use of the Queens "to retail at ground floor including shopfront alterations."
Max Designs suggest: "The proposal for residential development to the first floor and alterations at ground floor to provide retail facilities and the Design and Access concepts and proposals of the scheme satisfy National and Local Planning Policy, Supplementary Planning Guidance and the broader requirements of the Building Regulations. More particularly, the scheme is appropriate in its context, improving both the character and quality of the surrounding area."
The Queens pub ceased trading in September 2008, having first opened its doors to local drinkers back in 1898.
It staked its place in local licensing history in 1975 when allowed to open at 6am - six days a week - to sell breakfast and beer, for two hours, to shift workers.
The Queens was also the first pub in Scunthorpe to host afternoon strip shows.
4 Comments
by glawrence
Wednesday, February 27 2013, 10:21AM
“I used to live just of Rowland Road and I got burglarised three times while I was at work.Then moved to Bottessford.The area is crammed full of single mums,deliquent youngsters who hang around all day in little groups high on drugs .My next door neibour was a dealer and up all night playing music.The shop was held up 3 times .Never again would I move back .”
by Hazzers
Wednesday, February 13 2013, 11:23AM
“Another drinking establishment in that area will soon go to. There are just too many in that area to sustain, Coronation Club, Glenny's, Snooker Club, Talbot, Brumby & Wortley.
Coronation club is on the brink and isn't there still valid planning consent to flatten the Brumby to build houses?”
by kennysenior2
Wednesday, February 13 2013, 9:25AM
“How did yer get yer get up them steps Potter ? I think yer need a bit of air in yer tyres son !”
by BrianPotter4
Wednesday, February 13 2013, 8:59AM
“Shame, used to love a couple of pints in there on a Friday morning after the last night shift! Lovely!”