By Ivan Morris Poxton

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Advertising consent has been granted for new graphics to be displayed outside the redevelopment of the western end of Freshney Place . The graphics will display impressions of the public space that will be created outside the redeveloped shopping centre. Wording will advertise that the leisure scheme will be “Opening 2027”, and highlight that it will include a five-screen cinema, restaurants, market and food hall, and other leisure facilities. One graphic will describe it as “A vibrant space designed for fun, laughter and unforgettable moments”. Read on below for more about the graphics, and other recent planning developments. This includes a fried chicken takeaway proposed in East Marsh that went to planning appeal. Get all the latest headlines sent straight to your inbox for free with our newsletter. You can stay up to date with all the breaking news and top stories in our area as they happen by clicking this link. Advertising consent was granted on September 10 for the graphics to be displayed on existing hoardings fronting Victoria Street, Old Market Place and Bull Ring Lane in Grimsby, next to Devonshire House. GMI Construction was the official applicant. It is the company contracted by the council to produce Freshney Place western end’s transformation . The application form suggests March 31, 2027, as the end date for the graphics to be on display. “The graphics would add a vibrancy to the perimeter and also provide key information to the public on the redevelopment of the site,” a council planning officer concluded. So far, the redevelopment has seen the demolition of old Market Hall and BHS floor slabs. The next few months will see the old Market Hall concrete floor’s removal, as well as finishing Flottergate’s demolition. Piling works will begin for the cinema and leisure centre. The council’s update page on the scheme’s progress states discussions continue with various interested parties over the second large leisure unit planned, separate to the cinema. A planning appeal has confirmed the refusal of a proposed hot food takeaway in the East Marsh part of Grimsby . A fried chicken shop with a table or two for customers was proposed in Wellington Street . North East Lincolnshire Council had refused permission , on the grounds of proximity to a nearby school and disturbing living conditions by potential associated noise and anti-social behaviour. Planning inspector Graham Wraight dismissed the living conditions reason for refusal. The applicant felt no potential harm to children had been demonstrated. But Mr Wraight felt there was a harm risk to children’s health because of the proximity to a school and other spaces frequented by young people. “The link between what is described as being a fried chicken shop and unhealthy eating habits in children is self-apparent,” the appeal verdict states. Refusal of the hot food takeaway was confirmed. Finally, councillors received amended plans for the keeping of engineering works and site containers at Bullrush Lakes, located off the A1031 / Tetney Road, south of Humberston. The anglers’ retreat was up at planning twice in August, with a holiday lodge refused . This item was also discussed then, with flood risk a concern. Retrospective permission was sought to have the containers as sleeping accommodation for anglers and for other amenities, including toilet facilities and to get refreshments. An agent on behalf of the applicant verbally agreed to remove the sleeping accommodation use from the application if needs be. It was deferred a month to allow this to happen. With no flood risk concern engaged anymore, councillors were able to approve. Do you feel safe on the roads? You can have your say by completing the poll below or by clicking here .