Planning committee set to approve 237 new homes in Louth

An aerial view of the proposed housing site off Brackenborough Road.

The plans were originally submitted at the end of 2019 to build 250 homes in the area, but this has since been reduced to 237.

Planning documents describe the site as “controversial”. It lies alongside the north-eastern edge of the developed part of Louth, measuring 9.7 hectares in size.

Applicants Gleeson Regeneration Ltd & Metacre Ltd proposed a mix of two, three and four bedroom detached and semi-detached homes of a variety of designs and all of two-storey height – 25 per cent being affordable housing.

Planning document for the proposed development off Brackenborough Road

The development will include garages, attenuation ponds, open space, a children’s play area, a pumping station and a sub station.

Originally, 171 homes were approved for the area in December 2018. Previously, 500 homes were proposed in 2016 and 480 homes were refused in January 2018.

Louth Town Council have objected to the proposed 237 new homes, arguing that numbers should stay at 171, or it would result in loss of privacy.

Public objections to the development included a lack of residential amenities, loss of wildlife, traffic issues, loss of light and overlooking.

The application will go before East Lindsey District Council’s Planning Committee on Thursday (February 25) for a final decision.