Plans also include the installation on EV charging points in Kingswood
An application to alter the North Bransholme Community Centre is among planning application recently submitted to Hull City Council. Plans seek to turn part of the site into a “membership only store.”
Plans also include the installation of EV charging points in Kingswood. The chargers could be placed at the McDonald’s off Gibraltar Way.
North Bransholme Community Centre
The council has received an application that has been submitted on behalf of Company Shop Group Ltd. for the change of use of the community centre. The centre, which is located off Lothian Way is currently leased out to a Boxing Club.
The application explains the Company Shop Group is “a commercial redistributor of surplus food and household products in the UK with fourteen locations within England.” The group is seeking permission for the change of use of the centre to a Community Shop, with the boxing club being retained, albeit downsized.
Submitted documents state: “Company Shop aim to open Community Shops in disadvantaged communities and help local people in receipt of welfare support. The site has been identified as the preferred site for further expansion of the company following recent successful openings elsewhere in the country.”
It is also explained in the application that: “unlike classic retailers, Community Shop is a membership only store which sells goods at a discounted price to those in receipt of benefits, in addition to providing additional support through learning and development programmes. Its main aim is to build stronger individuals and more confident communities.”
McDonald’s EV chargers
The council has also received plans for two electric vehicle (EV) chargers to be installed at the Kingswood Leisure Park McDonald’s. The chargers would be erected in the restaurant’s car park.
The chargers would be provided by InstaVolt which submitted plans state are “the UK’s largest rapid charging network with over 2,100 rapid chargers energised or in construction.” It is also said that 100 per cent of the electricity delivered from InstaVolt chargers is from renewable sources.
Affordable homes for vulnerable women
Finally, the council has received plans for 24 affordable homes to be built next to the Preston Road Women’s Centre off Preston Road. The development, dubbed White Place, would consist of 8 townhouses and 16 apartments.
The application has been submitted by Winner Trading Ltd, the commercial arm of Winner, the charity who runs the women’s centre that is also known as Purple House. The plans say the housing is aimed at “vulnerable women.” You can read more about this proposal here.
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