The site formerly known as Teddys could be reborn after a plan was given the go-ahead to build a contemporary steelframed glass building resembling a large ship by a Government inspector.

In an unusual move, the final judgement was taken out of the hands of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council which effectively twice ran out of time to give notice of its decision on the plan to demolish the old building and replace it with nine apartments and a café bar.

Speaking with The Holderness Gazette, Richard Kelly of the Brask Worldwide Corporation and owner of the former nightclub said that he had became so frustrated with red tape that he deliberately sidestepped East Riding of Yorkshire Council and went straight to appeal when they failed to meet its eight-week deadline on two similar applications.

The council accepted the principle of replacing the building which was in poor condition, was also satisfied with the design of the proposed building and considered matters relating to flood defences could be addressed. So the inspector deemed the main issue to be the effect of the development on pedestrians using the South Promenade.

Teddys nightclub was renamed Oblivion and later became The G Spot and Club G. The proposed name for this new venture is "New Teddys" and It's said that the development will create about 15-full time jobs and 60 in the construction of the café and apartments.

Related Links:

• East Riding of Yorkshire Council website.
• Withernsea Town Council website.