Major demolition plans submitted for eyesore in Lincolnshire town centre housing projectIt's stood derelict for years - now at last there could be signs of progressView Image The building on Bridge Street in Gainsborough has stood vacant for decades (Image: Lincolnshire Live)A derelict Gainsborough building is set to be knocked down to make way for dozens of new apartments. ‌However, Bufield Developments, the Staffordshire-based company behind the scheme, have now submitted detailed plans to clear the site in preparation for construction. “The site has brownfield status and is close to the town centre within an area identified for redevelopment and regeneration. All apartments would have balconies or private external space under the plans, with shared community terraces on the fifth floor. Article continues belowPrevious plans for 43 apartments on the site were approved in 2006, but never became reality.

Source: Daily Mirror February 18, 2026 11:35 UTC