The Voice of Spalding and South Holland
Hundreds of new homes will be built in South Holland following widespread approval at a recent planning meeting.
Four out of four major residential developments were approved at the December meeting of the South Holland District Council Planning Committee and green-lights more than 230 new homes for the area.
The first item discussed was a planning application for 47 homes with associated garaging, roads and sewers, predominately in a cul-de-sac style, in Crowland, to be located at Crease Drove.
The resubmitted application from Ashwood Homes had three public objections, which concerned the site not being within the defined settlement limit, the land being “valuable agricultural land while brownfield sites remain within the town” and “Crease Drove is a single track with no markings, footpath or street lighting.”
Concerns were also raised about the impact on amenities, facilities and drainage.
Crowland Cranes, which is located opposite the site, previously objected but raised no additional comments after revised plans were resubmitted.
Contributions by way of Section 106 money must be made. Coun Jim Astil said: “Whilst it’s positive the parish council will get money, it’s disappointing education isn’t being supported.”
The plans were passed unanimously by members.
Next was outline application for a development at Wardentree Lane in Pinchbeck for up to 96 houses.
The site is currently a nursery comprising of glasshouses.
Officers recommended approval, subject to Secion 106 contributions to education and healthcare.
Members voted in favour of proposal – 12 for, one against.
The third development passed is former station yard and Croft House Nursery at Mill Drove South Cowbit, for up to 45 houses.
Officers recommended Section 106 money to go to Weston Hills Primary School as Cowbit’s St Mary’s School can’t be expanded.
Coun Bryan Alcock said: “It really concerns me that we didn’t know that school was at bursting point” and asked whether anyone at the county council had a solution. “Can they demonstrate that it will actually benefit the community from which it is being taken?” he asked.
Councillors raised concerns too about an increase in traffic to Weston Hills, especially during school drop-off and pick-up times.
As with the previous application, 12 members voted for and one was against.
The final big development discussed was an outline application for 51 homes at High Road, Weston.
The site will have a mix of one-bed to four-bed houses.
Planning officers recommended the plans be approved, subject to Section 106 contributions relating to
the provision of affordable housing and financial contribution towards extra NHS capacity.
The plans were unanimously approved by councillors.
