Spilsby Sessions House plans submitted by East Lindsey District Council

Council bosses have submitted a planning application to restore Spilsby Sessions House into a multi-use community facility.

The proposal by East Lindsey District Council would expand the Grade II listed building’s current role as a theatre and concert hall by introducing a meeting room and other spaces that could have a variety of uses.

Spilsby Sessions House is one of two culturally significant, at-risk heritage attractions for which the council secured government funding. The aim is to attract new visitors and create a shared space for residents.

Following detailed site preparations and surveys in recent months, the collaborative project between the council and the Spilsby Sessions House Trust has now reached the planning application stage.

New designs submitted as part of the application show how the building could be restored to provide a flexible space, ensuring its continued use for future generations.

The restoration would not only bring the building back into use but also support Spilsby’s local economy by creating space that can be leased out.

Pranali Parikh, district council director of economic development, said: "The submission of planning and listed building consent for Spilsby Sessions House marks a significant milestone in this project.

“The very detailed on-site work conducted so far has been invaluable, providing the project team with crucial insights and information necessary for the next phase of the programme, subject to planning and listed building approval.

“This is an important and historic building for Spilsby and a key piece of the vibrant cultural tapestry of East Lindsey. Subject to approval the scheme will enhance the heritage asset, support the local economy and generate visitors for the Lincolnshire Wolds.”

Bruce Knight, trustee of Spilsby Sessions House, added: “The submission of the planning application marks a very significant and exciting point in the Spilsby Sessions House journey. It is a complex building and a sensitive heritage site and with the project aims for delivering a sustainable, multi-functional, cultural facility, it has taken a considerable amount of careful design work to reach this point.

“With planning now being submitted, we hope we can soon progress to the point of beginning to see the plans becoming a reality for the community.”