Up to 18 homes at Wheelgates, Brigg Road, Hibaldstow

The site and surroundings

The site is agricultural land outside Hibaldstow’s settlement boundary, between existing or approved residential development, with access from Brigg Road.

“PA/2024/779: Planning application to vary condition 1 of PA/2021/657 dated 10/10/2021 namely to change the design for plot 3 to a single-storey dwelling – approved with conditions 18/10/2024 PA/2025/283: Planning permission to vary condition 1 of PA/2021/657 dated 10/10/2021 namely to amend design and materials to plot 5 – approved with conditions 23/05/2025 PA/2025/996: Planning permission to erect five dwellings (self-build) – approved with conditions 13 March 2026 Land to…”

“…land to the south on 13 March 2026, whilst outline permission and subsequent reserved matters approval was granted in 2021 and 2023 respectively, for four dwellings. Agricultural land is located to the north and also to the west, beyond which lies residential development. This application seeks outline planning permission to erect up to 18 dwellings, with appearance, landscaping, layout and scale reserved for subsequent consideration.”

Officer report

What residents raised

Residents raised concerns about infrastructure, traffic, local services, ecology, flooding, buses and the lack of footpaths or cycle lanes.

“PARISH COUNCIL Objects as the site is outside the defined settlement limits. PUBLICITY A site and press notice have been posted and three comments have been received which are summarised below: • Object due to lack of infrastructure and facilities within and surrounding the village • Cumulative impact of existing development next to the site increases traffic flow at the entrance to the village • Increased pressure on local services; doctors struggling to cope; concern…”

Officer report

Who spoke

The applicant’s agent addressed the committee and supported the proposal, including its drainage measures, landscaping and section 106 contributions.

What members discussed

Councillors C Ross and C Patterson considered the design to be of a high standard and supported granting permission.

“Councillor C Ross believed that the layout and design of the development were to a very high standard and the application should be granted.”

“Councillor C Patterson was also impressed with the design of the application.”

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The vote

Councillor C Ross moved approval subject to a section 106 agreement, Councillor C Patterson seconded, and the motion was carried.

“It was then moved by Councillor C Ross and seconded by Councillor C Patterson -”

“That subject to a section 106 agreement being signed, planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the Planning Officer’s report.”

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