An extension to improve the long-established Kirkby Gospel Hall features among the latest batch of planning applications in Ashfield.

The hall, on Portland Street, is the home of a small company of Christians who gather together at regular meetings for prayers and Bible study.

The building dates back to 1928 and so the fellowship hopes to mark its centenary by improvements that would “enhance the use of the hall and help the church continue to flourish and grow”.

The hall’s secretary, retired teacher John Bennett, has submitted a planning application to Ashfield District Council for a single-storey rear extension, as well as a reconfiguration of the internal layout.

The long-established Kirkby Gospel Hall on Portland Street, which dates back to 1928.

placeholder image — The long-established Kirkby Gospel Hall on Portland Street, which dates back to 1928.

A statement to support the plan has been compiled by the agent for the scheme, Church Growth Trust Ltd, which is based in Leicestershire.

It says: “The work proposed includes a modest extension to provide about 25 square metres of new internal floorspace.

"This would facilitate the creation of a new meeting room, which would be used predominantly as a youth room.

"The internal reconfiguration work would allow the existing kitchen to be enlarged, making it much more practical, functional and easier to use.

"A new, accessible WC would also be provided to help the church comply with its obligations under the Equality Act. And a generously-sized store room, for use by the church, would also be provided.”

The council’s planning officers are currently considering the proposal and have set a deadline date of Sunday, June 7 for a decision or recommendation.

Other planning applications received by Ashfield Council include these:

Thomas House, Portland Square, Low Street, Sutton – change of use of first and second floors from dance studio to four self-contained, one-bedroom flats (internal works only).

11 Annesley Road, Hucknall – change of use from existing care home to 12-person HMO (house in multiple occupation), with a ground-floor extension.

Site to rear of 70 Hardwick Lane, Sutton – single-storey side extension.

Moss Chemist’s, 61 High Street, Hucknall – application for two internal, illuminated, outward-facing TV screens for advertising purposes.

132 Main Road, Underwood – self-build dwelling.

15 Wigwam Lane, Hucknall – outline application (access only) for provision of eight units for storage or distribution, visitor car parking and dedicated area for car parking for employees of Central Waste (UK) Ltd.

73 Nottingham Road, Hucknall – application for approval of details reserved by conditions (boundary treatment and drainage plans) attached to planning permission already granted.

Vencomatic (GB) Ltd, 7A New Street, Kirkby – change of use from first-floor office to one-bedroom flat.

Land next to 109 Main Road, Jacksdale – self-build dwelling.

Land at Harrier Park, Dorey Way, Hucknall – application to vary conditions (approved plans and drawings, outside storage and external plant) attached to planning permission already granted.

34 Chestnut Avenue, Kirkby – application for certificate of lawfulness for proposed single-storey rear extension.

174 Forest Road, Annesley Woodhouse – front porch extension.

THE details of many planning applications can be found in public notices advertised by local and regional newspapers. To catch up on all the latest public notices, go to https://publicnoticeportal.uk/