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Former Dunnington Methodist Church approved for conversion into wedding and prom dress shop
Overview
Plans to convert the closed Dunnington Methodist Church into a wedding and prom dress shop by Vavavoom Bridal Boutique Ltd have been approved by the council. The church, which closed during the Covid pandemic and was put on the market in 2025, will undergo minimal internal and external alterations to preserve its historic character. Council planning officers concluded that bringing the vacant building back into use outweighed the loss of a non-operating community facility.
Key points
- Dunnington Methodist Church, which closed during the Covid pandemic, has been approved for conversion into a wedding and prom dress shop.
- The application was submitted by Vavavoom Bridal Boutique Ltd, based in Cleethorpes.
- Council planning officers stated that the benefits of bringing the vacant building back into use outweighed the loss of the former community facility.
- Visits to the new shop will be by appointment only, resulting in minimal visitor activity.
- Internal changes will include display areas, fitting rooms, and customer service spaces while preserving the building's architectural features.