Plan for gates at historic Hull church to stop anti-social behaviour

The plan would see three gates installed in doorways at the derelict Grade II-listed Baptist church

A plan has been submitted to install gates to stop anti-social behaviour and littering at a historic church in Hull.

It would see three demountable gates installed in doorways at the derelict Grade II-listed Baptist church on Beverley Road.

The application lodged with Hull City Council said the measures would prevent people defecating in the recesses of the doorways.

It forms part of an effort to bring the building back into use.

Work has been ongoing to convert the building into a community and events space with gym rooms after a planning application was approved in 2018.

Costs for the project, which was previously set to be completed in 2022, were put under review after the original developer pulled out.

The issues were resolved in August last year, with the refurbishment work due to be completed later this year.

The application said the gates were needed in the meantime to stop the building being abused, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

It stated: "The double doors are recessed into their openings and as a result these recesses have become areas for littering, antisocial behaviour and defecation.

"The intention to install gates to the front of the masonry walls would prevent the recesses being used for people to congregate in."