Former petrol filling station, comprising the forecourt and associated buildings. The site has not been utilised as a garage for a number of years, but the associated shop has more latterly been utilised to provide two retail units, including a post office, with 2 flats at first floor level. However, the retail use has now ceased and the flat-roofed building has been in a very poor state of repair. The post office has moved to another shop immediately adjacent (3049). Some years ago, permission was granted for redevelopment of the site to provide 6 units, but this was never implemented and lapsed (CM/20090251). This proposal would have seen the demolition of the existing building, clearance and a new-build block of 6 apartments constructed. Since that time, there has been little indication of availability. The former garage forecourt is currently occupied by a car wash business and is therefore not available in the immediate term. As there is an existing use/business in situ, and because there has been no indication in many years that there is an intention to relocated and/or redevelop the site, there is no evidence to suggest this has potential to provide new housing. No longer considered developable/developable and future housing delivery is discounted in the SHLAA.
Lynemouth Garage, West Market Street, Lynemouth