66 homes at Land at Woodcock Lane, Burton Waters, Lincoln

What was proposed

The application sought 66 homes with access, parking, garages, landscaping, open space and ground-level changes to reduce flood risk.

“NHS Contribution of £41,745; • The inclusion of a Viability Clause to detail a mechanism within the S106 legal agreement to request that an assessment of costs and values towards the end of the development is carried out to see if there is scope to make a commuted sum contribution toward affordable housing. The clause will also ensure a full viability assessment is carried out in relation to any future variations (Section 73 Applications) made to the scheme.”

“The Proposal: The application seeks full planning permission for the erection of 66no. dwellings, with associated access off Woodcock Lane, garages and parking together with associated landscaping. The proposals also include a cut and fill exercise to alter the existing site levels and essentially lift the development outside of the Flood Zones 2 and 3. An area of open space is proposed to the north of the site and a woodland copse is also proposed to be retained.”

Officer report

The site and its setting

The overgrown site lies beside Woodcock Lane, Burton Waters Lodges, a gym, a canal and allocated residential land.

“Site Description: The application site is located on the south west side of Woodcock Lane, to the north western side of the main Burton Waters Marina development. The site is adjoined by Burton Water Lodges to the east/north east, another lodge style development is located to the north of the site. The David Lloyd gym is located beyond the south boundary. The site itself is currently in an overgrown state an is open to all boundaries.”

“The site is allocated for residential development under Policy S81 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan 2023 reference WL/BUR/005 for 100no. units. A small section to the north west of the application site covers an area within allocated housing site WL/BUR/005A. This comprises of a woodland copse and will not be developed within this application, the remainder of the wider part of the allocated site (005A) has already been developed for Park Homes.”

Officer report

Who spoke

Speakers included a parish representative, the agent, objectors representing local groups, and the two ward members.

The committee vote

The proposal was moved and seconded, and the committee resolved to grant permission through delegated authority, subject to conditions and legal agreement.

“RESOLVED that approval to GRANT planning permission be delegated back to Officers subject to conditions, with the additional condition requiring a site plan for hedgehog passes to be agreed, and the completion of a Section 106 legal agreement that secured:”

Minutes