196-home development at Land south of A1077 Barrow Road, Barton-upon-Humber

The site and surroundings

The site covered agricultural fields outside the development boundary, in open countryside, with housing to the west and north and fields to the east and south-east.

“Comments were made in respect of density, design, ecological impacts, highway safety, and infrastructure and services. The developer has summarised and responded to all the comments received, which have also been submitted to the local planning authority, within the SCI.”

“The fields are in arable production (grade 2 agricultural land), the land rises away from Barrow Road (A1077) from north to south, and there is some intermittent tree and hedge planting along the field margins. The land to the west and north of the site is residential and there are agricultural fields to the east and south-east. The site is within flood zone 1. The site has high potential for archaeological deposits.”

Officer report

Earlier permissions and infrastructure

Permission had already been granted for the link road, while construction was expected to finish in 2027 before the developer began building homes.

“Funding (£19.7 million) has been granted to NLC through the Levelling up Fund for the construction of the approved link road. A contractor has now been appointed to build the link road, which is estimated to be completed in 2027.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval subject to a legal agreement covering open space, affordable housing, play, leisure, community facilities, access management and biodiversity.

“…accessible to residents from the surrounding estates on Falkland Way and Cornhill Drive, which promotes further social cohesion. Environmental The site is in a highly sustainable location close to a number of public transport links, including the train station and bus stops. The site is within walking distance of Barton town centre.”

“In addition, the scheme is considered to be policy compliant subject to the s106 contributions and recommended planning conditions to mitigate impacts of the development. RECOMMENDATION Subject to the completion of a formal agreement under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 providing for open space, and financial contributions towards off-site affordable housing, off-site areas of play, off-site recreation/leisure, an off-site community facility (Barton…”

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What consultees and residents said

Most technical consultees raised no objection subject to conditions, while the town council and residents raised concerns about access, traffic, flooding, infrastructure, wildlife and visual effects.

“BNDP7 Building for a healthy life BNDP11 Green infrastructure and biodiversity BNDP12 Tree planting BNDP13 Archaeology BNDP14 Flood resilience BNDP17 Residential parking BNDP18 Pedestrian and cycle connections Other relevant legislation/guidance: Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 Statement of Community Involvement 2025 SPG 3 Countryside Design Summary Landscape Character Assessment & Guidelines SP8 Developer…”

“Ecology: No objection subject to conditions. Trees: No objection. Natural England: No objection subject to conditions/s106. Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust: Objections to BNG calculation, hedgehog passes in fencing. S106 officer: S106 contributions are required to mitigate impacts of the development. Strategic Housing: No objection. Spatial Planning: Contrary to policy.”

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Who spoke at the meeting

An objector, two applicant representatives and the local ward member addressed the committee about the site, infrastructure, viability, contributions and local impacts.

The vote and decision

Members carried a motion to refuse permission because the site was outside the development boundary and the scheme harmed the area’s character and appearance.

“This proposal for residential development was on a site that was outside the development boundary of Barton upon Humber, within the open countryside. It was therefore contrary to policies CS1, CS2, CS3 and CS8 of the Core Strategy, RD2 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan, and policies contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.”

“The proposed development, due to its design, scale and density, would have a negative impact on the character and appearance of the area. It was therefore not in accordance with policies CS1, CS2 and CS8 of the Core Strategy, RD2 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan, and policies contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.”

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