Three custom-build homes at Land to the West of Norbeck Lane, Welton, Lincoln

What was proposed

The application sought three two-storey, four-bedroom custom self-build homes with new vehicle and pedestrian access, ecological enhancements and associated works.

“PROPOSAL: Planning application to erect 3no. custom self build dwellings including creation of a new vehicle and pedestrian access, ecological enhancements, and other associated site works.”

“Proposal: This application seeks full planning permission for the erection of three custom self build dwellings and associated access and roadway. The three proposed dwellings are all 2 storey four bedroom properties. They are proposed to be constructed using Buff/beige brick, uncoursed limestone, thermowood cladding, slate tiles, and black aluminium framed windows.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The grassed site lies within Welton’s developed footprint beside Healthlinc House, important open space, a private lane, livery yard and nearby homes.

“Site Description: The site is located within Welton (a category 4 'large village' in the Local Plan). The site is within the developed footprint of the village, and is accessed off Norbeck Lane, on the western part of the settlement. The site consists of a strip of grassed land which shares its north boundary with Healthlinc House, a care facility for people with learning disabilities and autism, mental health, physical disabilities and sensory impairments.”

“Boundary treatments are varied but predominantly consist of a post and rail fence along the shared boundary of Healthlinc House and the open space, a 1.8 high close boarded fence along the residential boundary of 23 Saxon Close and an approx. 1.6 metre high wire fence running along the boundary shared with the lane to the south. There is also trees and planting running along this boundary and the eastern boundary facing onto Norbeck Lane.”

Officer report

Earlier applications

An earlier application for three homes was refused in 2023, while permission was granted in 2025 for three bungalows on adjoining land.

“Site to the West (land): WL/2024/00485 – Planning application to erect 3 no bungalows including provision of new access – Grant with conditions 28/04/2025.”

“147349 – Planning application for the erection of 4 bungalows including new access – Refused 29/11/2023”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended permission subject to conditions, concluding the site was appropriate and the revised design and mitigation addressed planning concerns.

“That said application 147362 was refused on the basis of being an inappropriate location for the development. This was set out in refusal reason 1 but did not directly relate to the location of the site being principally unacceptable. Instead in related to the proposed development not being consistent with other policies in the development plan as required by Policy S4 and the poor design of the development not being appropriate for the site.”

“It is therefore concluded that, although the site is not allocated and despite objections being raised by residents and the Parish Council, it is considered to be an appropriate location for the proposed development and in principle accords with the policy requirements of S1 and S4 of the CLLP, subject to all other material site-specific considerations being found acceptable.”

Officer report

What people said

The Parish Council and residents objected over the unallocated site, design, access, traffic, infrastructure, drainage, parking, ownership and construction impacts.

“The access also forms part of a country lane and adjacent to livery stables with horses and riders coming and going on a daily basis. • How will construction traffic also be managed to ensure that it does not block the access up and impact the surrounding area. • There is currently insufficient capacity at Welton health Centre for existing residents.”

“The road is clearly unsuitable for the additional traffic and for heavy construction vehicles and horses in the stables opposite will be distressed. • The access is dangerous being off a blind bend and private road. • The development does not have adequate parking and would put more pressure on the surrounding area. • The application again seeks to shoehorn houses onto a strip of land.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A councillor representing the Parish Council opposed the proposal, while the applicant’s agent supported it and described its revisions and safeguards.

Committee discussion

A member questioned hard garden boundaries and their effect on wildlife, and the committee accepted an amendment to the wildlife condition.

“The Chairman thanked [name withheld] and invited comments from the committee. A Member enquired as to the requirement for hard boundaries, with artistic representation of the site demonstrating built walls around the garden space. He voiced concerns regarding the impact on wildlife, for example hedgehogs being unable to pass between gardens.”

Minutes

The vote

The committee agreed to grant permission subject to the listed conditions.

“On taking the vote it was agreed that permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:”

Minutes