73 homes at Land At Wilsford Lane, Ancaster

“The site is 6.3 hectares in area, located at the southern developed edge of the village of Ancaster. The site is accessed off Wilsford Lane and comprises an agricultural field. It is bounded by Wilsford Lane to the north, Sleaford Road to the south and existing residential development that bounds the site to the north-west.”

“Ancaster conservation area abuts the site to the west which also includes the Scheduled Monument of the Ancaster Roman Settlement and beyond this to the west are the listed building of St Martin’s Church, The Old Vicarage and Ancaster Hall.”

“Whilst concerns have been raised in relation to highway matters and residential amenity and visual amenity, no harm has been found in relation to these matters when assessed against local and national policy 10.1.4 The delivery of 73 dwellings including affordable housing in a sustainable location is given substantial weight in the planning balance.”

“RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation – Part 1 To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth to GRANT planning permission, subject to the completion of a Section 106 legal agreement securing the necessary financial contribution towards healthcare provision, education, highway works, open space and affordable housing.”

“Environmental Protection Services (SKDC) 5.2.1 Final comments 12-8-2025 - Environmental Protection are satisfied that based upon the further acoustic assessment on a “worst-case scenario” of the quarry stone cutting activities, with a proposed acoustic barrier along the boundary with Sleaford Road there would not be an adverse impact to the proposed development (impact predicted to be -2db below the PPG) and importantly Environmental protection consider that the proposed…”

“Whilst we have no objection to this application, we would like to draw the applicant’s attention to the following informative comments: Advice to the Local Planning Authority Water recycling centre capacity The evidence available to us demonstrates that the Ancaster Water Recycling Centre is at or near its permitted limits. Additional flows from new developments such as this could lead to the works causing pollution of the receiving watercourse.”

“The proximity from the site to the nearby quarry was queried. It was noted that noise from the quarry had been mitigated by a barrier. • It was queried whether an airborne articulate and dust survey had taken place in terms of the impact of the quarry on potential residents on the proposed site.”

“The Senior Planning Officer clarified that condition 12 required a submission of the landscape and ecology management plan which would deal with management responsibilities. The plan would also be part of any S106 agreements in the form of securing the open space (informal and formal) an ensure ongoing management.”

“It was proposed, seconded and AGREED to authorise the Assistant Director – Planning to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions and the completion of a Section 106 Agreement…”

“(Councillor Vanessa Smith voted against the proposal).”