51 affordable homes at 352 Brant Road, Waddington, Lincoln

The site and surroundings

The site is just over two hectares beside Brant Road, behind existing homes, with agricultural land, the River Witham floodplain and a water recycling centre nearby.

“The application site is located to the west of Brant Road, utilising part of an existing access to 352 Brant Road, which it is proposed to demolish. The existing access also serves as the current access to the application site and agricultural fields which lie to the west/south. This is provided in the form of gated access only, with no formal trackway.”

“The site extends to just over 2ha in size and, with the exception of 352 Brant Road, consists of part of a larger arable field, its western boundary not being delineated by any features on the ground. Rather the western boundary, which tapers north to south, references the extent of the River Witham floodplain in this area (see below), the River Witham being located approximately 300m to the west, contained within existing flood defences.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

An earlier application for 52 affordable houses was refused in November 2021, while nearby land had permission for 20 homes.

“Beyond this curtilage lies a site granted planning permission for 20 dwellings (land off Palm Road) under the terms of planning application 17/1615/FUL. Beyond this permission, some 130m north of the application site, the boundary with the City of Lincoln is reached where, notably, the built form ‘steps out’ westwards towards the River Witham around Orchard Road.”

“21/0495/FUL Demolition of 352 Brant Road and the erection of 52 affordable houses with associated infrastructure Refused 5 November 2021”

Officer report

What consultees said

Most consultees raised no objection, including the Environment Agency, Anglian Water, highways authority, ecology officer, housing team and education authority.

“Anglian Water No objection - when assessing Dry Weather Flow (DWF) headroom at the receiving Water Recycling Centre (WRC), we apply a three‑year Q90 DWF average (2023–2025), together with the flows associated with sites that already benefit from planning consent.”

“Environment Agency (EA) No objection - the EA reviewed their initial comments with regard to the suggested flood warning and evacuation plan informative raised in the initial consultation response and as the access and egress is located in Flood zone 1 have advised that this is not required in subsequent comments.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A councillor spoke as an objector, a parish council representative spoke for Waddington Parish Council, and the applicant’s representative spoke in support.

What members debated

Members debated flooding, drainage maintenance, the Green Wedge, the recycling centre, pedestrian safety, alternative sites, biodiversity and the play area.

“Members debated the application in detail, considering the Officer’s report, presentation and statements from the registered public speakers. During the debate, several Members of the Committee raised concerns about the proposal including: • Acknowledging the level of local objection to the scheme from residents.”

“The suitability and longevity of the surface water drainage scheme for this development and the sustainability over time of the underground crate system. • Future maintenance and responsibility for the surface water drainage scheme including the ditch that would receive flows from the lagoon and underground storage system. Further flood risk and drainage mitigation measures for the dwellings on this site including raised floor levels for greater protection for residents.”

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The decision

Authority was given to approve the scheme under delegated powers after a legal agreement securing contributions and all 51 homes as affordable housing.

“That Authority to Deal be granted to Officers to approve under delegated powers upon completion of a Section 106 Planning Agreement requiring:”

“BNG Monitoring Fee totalling £6,637. • The provision of all dwellings (51 no.) as Affordable Housing.”

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