Bassingham 35-home development plan withdrawn after negative public response

The third set of housing plans for a Lincolnshire village submitted in the last decade have been withdrawn - after a negative response from the public.

More than 80 Bassingham residents objected to the scheme, saying the village had already seen its fair share of developments.

The plans for 35 homes on land off Whites Lane were submitted by Orchid Properties Ltd.

A separate plan for an identical number was submitted in 2014 and won permission, but expired before any building work could start.

Extended plans for 41 homes on the site were later submitted but rejected by North Kesteven District Council in 2019.

The latest set of outline plans have been withdrawn after a negative public reaction, although the developer hasn’t given a reason for the decision.

The developer had promised ‘up to 35 new homes, designed to a high standard in a sustainable location’ with “attractive and accessible public open space”.

Bassingham Parish Council said that while the site was previously earmarked for development, it was now being removed from the local plan.

Clerk Roger Hales wrote: “The number of dwellings in Bassingham, either built or with permission to build, has already reached the amount allocated.

“If this application should go ahead, it would show an overbuild of over 40 per cent on projected growth figures.”

He added that the land was locally considered “undeliverable” due to drainage problems.

Bassingham resident Robert Young was one of those who objected, writing: “Since the now lapsed previous planning permission, the burden on local services has increased.

“This proposed peripheral development should be considered as a proposed further burden on the local services, especially the failing drainage system.”

Resident Sarah Hassnip’s written objection said: “Bassingham does not currently need further development of large new houses.

“There is currently a development of new houses being built off Torgate Lane which have far better vehicle access.”

Marion Gibson said: “We have a doctor’s surgery in the village which is almost impossible to get an appointment because of the sheer volume of people.

“Adding another 35 houses with maybe up to four people each is adding more pressure.”