North Kesteven District Council has deferred a decision on controversial proposals for 120 homes off Canwick Avenue in Bracebridge Heath.

As previously reported, applicants Linden Homes submitted outline plans for the development east of the village, with up to 25% of new homes to be classed as affordable housing.

The developers said that the properties would be sustainable and “reflect the accommodation needs of different people, families and ages,” and will include two, three, four and five bedroom houses.

However, at a meeting of North Kesteven District Council’s planning committee on October 13, councillors and local residents raised their concerns about the proposed development.

Leading the objections was Bracebridge Parish Council, who said that the plans would have a detrimental impact on schools and health services in the area, which they argued are already at breaking point.

Other objectors described the proposed development as “ill-conceived,” and warned that it would have a lasting negative impact for residents living on Bath Road and Westminster Drive.

Council leader Marion Brighton also confirmed that “there are a lot of problems with this application.”

It is unclear at this present time when a final decision will be made.

Danish discount supermarket Netto officially opened its doors on Lindis Retail Park in Lincoln on October 15.

The store, off Tritton Road, celebrated its grand opening with live music from the Netto band, balloon modelling for the children and a chance to meet Netto’s giant LEGO Scottie, the biggest LEGO dog in the world.

As previously reported, since the store returned to the UK last year, this is the eighth store to be launched and the first one in Lincolnshire.

The move created 20 new jobs at the unit formerly occupied by Blockbuster.

The new Lincoln store also includes an in-house bakery, which provides fresh Danish breads and traditional Danish pastries.

All fresh meat is British and there are also seasonal British fruit and vegetables.

Morten Moberg Nielsen, Managing Director at Netto UK, said: “We opened in the UK just under a year ago now and I am very proud of how far we have come with our concept. We have spent a lot of time developing the idea and one of the focus areas was to have a very strong fresh produce section.

“For the bakery it is quite a different display to what you will see in other places, we have glass doors – it’s something that we have brought with us from Denmark to be more hygienic. We have also brought some of our Danish pastries with us.”

A proposal for 133 homes on agricultural land and the extension of a cemetery in a village to the west of Lincoln has been received by West Lindsey District Council.

Applicants Leverton Farms Ltd have submitted the plans for land off Sturton Road on the north edge of Saxilby.

The proposals include the construction of up to 100 properties to be put on the market, plus 26 social rented homes, and and seven “intermediate” houses, bridging the gap between renting and the open market.

The size of the homes would range from two bedrooms to four and five bedroom houses.

A new road through the estate would be built, linking Sturton Road to Church Lane, and footpaths created as part of the development would be connected to the current footpath network.

In addition to the new homes, the applicants have applied for an extension of the cemetery at Saxilby Parish Church to take into account an increase in population in the village and surrounding areas.

The applicants have argued that the proposals would be sustainable, pointing to the existing street lighting in place next to the site, and the rail and bus services that the village benefits from.

They have also promised to retain the views to the tower of the 12th century Grade 1 listed St Botolph’s Church and the deserted medieval villages of North and South Ingleby.

In a statement, the applicants said: “The school, medical surgery, shops, railway station, village hall, recreation grounds and hall, bus stops and employment providers are all within reasonable walking distance, all but the medical surgery being within 800 metres of the boundary of the site.

“The proposal will constitute an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable development that can contribute to the growth objectives of West Lindsey, Central Lincolnshire and the national government and contribute to a five year deliverable land supply for Central Lincolnshire.”

Residents can view and comment on the application on West Lindsey District Council’s website.

Plans for a new two-storey Lidl supermarket on the site of the former Ocean Chinese Restaurant and surrounding houses in North Hykeham have been published.

The proposal to demolish the restaurant, and three surrounding homes off Newark Road, would create a 3,867 sqm food store and around 113 parking spaces.

An access road would be created from Newark Road into the car park and a section of Newark Road would also be widened to create a right-turn lane for traffic from the north.

Design proposals from the supermarket outline: “The proposed foodstore would not have an adverse impact on the health of existing centres and would cater for local needs.”

Lincoln firm John Roberts Architects are behind the designs, which are said to be contemporary, with a “clean, modern experience”.

It’s hoped that the scheme would create up to 40 new jobs and will be the third Lidl store in the city.

As previously reported, a consultation was launched with surrounding residents.

Many attending an evening event in the town and some lodged comments which will be considered at a planning meeting with North Kesteven District Council.

Objections

The scheme has attracted objections from some, with concerns of additional traffic in the area, artificial lighting and the effect it will have on surrounding homes.

One local resident said: “I am concerned at the increased traffic that this development will bring. This section of Newark Road is already always gridlocked from 3.00pm until approximately 6.30pm on weekdays and practically all day at a weekend until 6.00pm.

“North Hykeham does not need another supermarket. Within a mile radius of the site is an Asda, two Co-ops, Spar, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Netto, Aldi and small grocers such as McColls.”

Another resident aded: “I believe the site is more appropriate for the development of housing for the local community and not a retail outlet of this magnitude.

“I also note that Lidl are proposing to knock down residential houses to make the plot larger.”

Plans to extend the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel on Lincoln Brayford with 39 additional rooms and 35 new car parking spaces will go before councillors on the city’s planning committee.

Expansion plans would bring the total number of rooms at the hotel to 154.

Proposals indicate that the former NHS Healthcare Services building on Newland (to the rear of the hotel) would be demolished to accommodate access to the extension.

The project designs, produced alongside Core Architects and Globe Consultants, set out an increase in both accommodation space and extra conference and function facilities.

The modern six storey building would be scaled at varying levels, with flat roofs occupying terraces for function rooms.

Access to the extended car park would be from Newland.

Plans for a 33-home development in a village near Lincoln have been rejected by West Lindsey District Council.

Applicants Jackson & Jackson Developments submitted proposals for the “traditional” village development in Scothern in March 2015.

The plans for the site off Main Street, renamed The Paddock, would have seen 33 new homes constructed – each with a different layout and size, and space for two self-build plots.

However, councillors on West Lindsey District Council’s planning committee dismissed the proposals, questioning the sustainability and height of the development, its effect on the village school and citing the number of objections from local residents.

Councillor Owen Bierley said: “I’ve read the application very carefully and there are things in it that I do like. For example, the variety of different house types and sizes and also the element of self-build and custom-build houses.

“However, I’m afraid that looking at the indicative house types, they don’t remind me in any way of Scothern – they could be anywhere and are completely inappropriate in that location.”

Dominik Jackson, of Jackson & Jackson Developments, said that he was “very surprised” that the application was rejected.

He said: “From a technical perspective we ticked all the planning boxes. We have already implemented all the changes suggested through the villagers’ and planning officers’ feedback.

“We will definitely be coming back to the proposal.”

133 homes deferred

At the same meeting, councillors postponed a decision for 133 homes on agricultural land in Saxilby, to allow for a site visit.

Planning Committee at @westlindseydc have deferred 132286 at Saxilby for 133 homes for a site visit.

— Giles McNeill (@G_McNeill_WLDC) October 21, 2015

As previously reported, applicants Leverton Farms Ltd propose to build the homes on a site to the north of the village, and have applied for a half hectare extension of the cemetery at Saxilby Parish Church to take into account an increase in population in the village and surrounding areas.

The proposals include the construction of up to 100 properties to be put on the market, plus 26 social rented homes, and and seven “intermediate” houses, bridging the gap between renting and the open market.

The size of the homes would range from two bedrooms to four and five bedroom houses.

The applicants said: “The proposal will constitute an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable development that can contribute to the growth objectives of West Lindsey, Central Lincolnshire and the national government and contribute to a five year deliverable land supply for Central Lincolnshire.”

Lincoln developers have exclusively revealed £20 million plans to turn two “tired” buildings on the Brayford waterfront into plush apartments, new restaurants and office space.

The multiplex development ‘One the Brayford’ would incorporate Mill House, formerly occupied by Mouchel, and Viking House, which is currently used by Jobcentre Plus.

The offices have been earmarked by Lincoln-based Jackson & Jackson Developments Ltd.

Altogether, the project would produce 69 luxury private apartments, three new restaurants and 20,000 square foot of office space.

The move is hoped to create between 90 and 110 jobs in the popular promenade location.

Planning consultants for the development, Globe Consultants, explained the ambitions behind the scheme are to bring investment to the two buildings described as “tired, and left behind by the rapid development of the Brayford and university quarter”.

Extensions to the existing structures are proposed to create interest and maximise the potential for views over the Brayford Pool.

A modern, sweeping, glazed extension to Brayford Wharf North offers the opportunity to deliver the new restaurant units including external terrace areas on the first floor.

Dominik Jackson said: “We’re looking forward to bringing an exciting development forward on the Brayford – an area which is central to Lincoln’s growth with many national brands present on the waterfront.

“We will be looking at a scheme to make the end of the Brayford walkway feel more complete, tenanted with brands which will make it a destination in its own right.

“The site also presents a fantastic residential opportunity with existing views all over Lincoln.

“We in Lincoln haven’t had a key central apartment development for seven to eight years now, and in that time there have been a number of impressive new home tech creations. Where possible we will try to maximise these.”

Jeremy Hoare of Hodgson Elkington added: “This is a significant deal for Lincoln and shows the commitment of the Jacksons to the city with what will be an exciting new development in an absolutely prime location.”

The developers have confirmed that a 100-space car park which was opened at Viking House in August will continue to be in operation into next year.

Update: Concerns over Jobcentre Plus future

News of the planned development sparked concerns from current members of staff at Lincoln Jobcentre Plus, located in Viking House.

Dominik Jackson told The Lincolnite: “Viking House will be retained as it is for the medium term future.

“It is included in the overall application to tie the building together, but work is not planned for it at the beginning.”

Planning permission for a £12 million project to renovate the Cornhill Quarter will be decided by City of Lincoln Council next week.

The first phase of the Cornhill Quarter redevelopment would see the modern extension around the Grade II listed Corn Exchange removed to show off the period features of the building.

New windows and shop fronts would be added and the Corn Exchange would be divided up into units for shops and restaurants.

The Corn Exchange would connect to the Greenwoods building through a glazed linking structure.

This first phase of the Cornhill Quarter project would see extensions at the rear of numbers 30a to 35 Sincil Street to make them into larger units.

New shop fronts would make them more visible from High Street and attract more shoppers to the area.

A walkway would be created through number 33 Sincil Street, linking to the proposed new multi-storey car park, which forms part of plans for the Lincoln Transport Hub.

A public consultation was held when the plans were announced in February, with more than 70% of people who responded supporting the scheme.

Despite this, a small number of traders staged a protest against the plans, stating the central market should not be touched.

Lincolnshire Co-op has said that existing tenants from the Cornhill Market have been in regular contact with Banks Long & Co.

The majority have identified alternative accommodation for their businesses if the Cornhill Quarter plans go ahead.

City council and Banks Long & Co staff have also met with the fruit and veg traders to plan where they would operate from in the future.

Chief Executive of Lincolnshire Co-op Ursula Lidbetter said: “We believe our plans for the Cornhill Quarter will help revitalise the area, benefiting the local traders that make Lincoln so special, and also attracting more big names to the city centre.

“We’ve developed our plans to complement the Transport Hub scheme and City of Lincoln’s Council’s aims for its revitalised Central Market.

“We’re looking forward to hearing the planning committee’s views on our scheme.”

Separate planning permission will be required for future phases of the Cornhill Quarter project, which will include developing and improving other parts of Sincil Street and the City Square centre.

Councillors will also discuss whether to grant planning permission for the Lincoln Transport Hub at the same meeting.

Almost all of the 210 properties in the Lincoln village of Nocton will see their broadband speeds start to soar next year as part of a county-wide roll-out.

An additional fibre broadband cabinet is to be installed outside the Post Office in Nocton within the next six months, giving residents broadband speeds of up to 24Mbps.

Onlincolnshire, a partnership between local councils and BT, is on target to extend superfast broadband coverage to 89% of Lincolnshire by the end of April 2016.

The project has already made high-speed fibre technology available to more than 136,000 properties in the county.

Councillor Richard Davies, Executive Member for IT at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “I’m delighted that we’re in a position to be able to make these additional improvements, which we know the community has been calling for.

“It means residents will soon be able to enjoy speeds over 24Mbps.

“We’re hoping to have the work completed by the end of March next year. After that, all people will have to do is contact their internet service provider and upgrade to a superfast package.”

Steve Henderson, BT’s regional director for next generation access, added: “Those living in the village will soon be able to benefit from a fast and reliable fibre service with a choice of service provider.

“This is a really exciting time for the project in Lincolnshire with more and more properties able to connect to fibre each week.”

A second phase of work, extending coverage up to 95% by the end of 2017, is currently in the planning stage.

The improvements have been made possible thanks to funding from Lincolnshire councils, BT, the Government and European Regional Development Fund.

The first phase of £12 million redevelopment plans which promise to revitalise the Cornhill Quarter in Lincoln City Centre have been approved.

Given a unanimous green light by the City of Lincoln Council’s planning committee on Wednesday, October 28, Lincolnshire Co-op can now begin to kickstart the project.

The modern extension surrounding the Grade II listed Corn Exchange is to be removed, revealing the original building and creating refurbished units for shops and restaurants.

The Corn Exchange will connect to the Greenwoods building and extensions will be built at the rear of numbers 30a and 35 Sincil Street.

A walkway would be created through number 33 Sincil Street, linking to the proposed new multi-storey car park, which forms part of plans for the Lincoln Transport Hub.

A public consultation was held when the plans were announced in February, with more than 70% of people who responded supporting the scheme.

Despite this, a small number of traders staged a protest against the plans, stating the central market should not be touched.

Lincolnshire Co-op has said that existing tenants from the Cornhill Market have been in regular contact with Banks Long & Co.

The majority have identified alternative accommodation for their businesses if the Cornhill Quarter plans go ahead.

Separate planning permission will be required for future phases of the Cornhill Quarter project, which will include developing and improving other parts of Sincil Street and the City Square centre.

Earlier in the meeting, councillors also unanimously approved £29 million plans to create an integrated Transport Hub in the area.

The planning application for the Cornhill Quarter has been approved unanimously.

— Lincoln Council (@lincolncouncil) October 28, 2015

Well-established national retailers could stand side by side with a restaurant or cafe in the new-look Corn Exchange, which is hoped to be completed by Christmas 2016.

Lincolnshire Co-op Chief Executive Ursula Lidbetter was speaking after City of Lincoln Council granted planning permission for phase one of the £12 million Cornhill Quarter redevelopment.

The first phase of development will see the removal of the modern extension surrounding the Corn Exchange, revealing the original building and creating refurbished units for shops and restaurants.

Around five units will be created in the Corn Exchange and the first floor of the Grade II listed building will be brought back into use.

The creation of five units does not necessarily mean that five new businesses will come to the site, as a retailer may wish to lease a number of units.

Ursula said: “We’re open-minded about exactly what businesses would come into the units but what I’d really like to see is a mix of really good retailers that fit with that area and probably a restaurant or a cafe spilling out into the street.

“When you strip off all the modern extensions you could have a cafe culture down there as long as the sun shines which of course it does all the time in Lincoln!”

Work on site could begin in spring 2016, with the Corn Exchange project to be completed by the end of the year at the earliest, and the mid Sincil Street redevelopment hoped to be finished by Christmas 2017.

The mid Sincil Street renovation focuses on numbers 30a to 35 and will introduce another several units to the block.

The buildings will be extended back and within the existing historical facades, new shop fronts will be created.

A walkway will go through number 33, linking to the multi-storey car park being constructed as part of the plans for the transport hub, which was also given planning permission by city councillors at the same meeting on October 28.

Ursula said: “Sincil Street is a wonderful, quirky area, with a mix of national and local traders.

“But it has suffered and needs this investment so we’ve got the bit between our teeth, we’ve got the money in the bank, we’ve now got the planning permission, and we’re raring to go.”

Before plans were approved, the majority of existing tenants in the Corn Exchange Market had identified suitable alternative accommodation for their businesses.

Lincolnshire Co-op has confirmed that agents Banks Long & Co will continue to work with tenants – including the fruit and vegetable traders – and City of Lincoln Council to ensure a smooth transition to new trading locations.

“We’ve been working hard over the last six or seven months with each trader to ensure that they’ve got somewhere to relocate their business,” Ursula added.

“We need the local traders and with more footfall and activity arising from this development, I’m confident that everybody’s business will flourish and prosper.

“So many city centres around the country are really struggling because they haven’t invested and all the business goes out of town.

“We’ve managed to buck that trend and the Cornhill Quarter and the transport hub are an absolutely vital part of making sure that our city centre powers forward and doesn’t fall behind.”

Lincolnshire Co-op has given its Washingborough shopping precinct a new lease of life with an investment of nearly £750,000.

Work has seen cladding fitted on buildings, improved paving and lighting and new greenery planted to update the look of the precinct.

The Lincolnshire Co-op food store and pharmacy on site have also undergone renovations to improve the services they are able to offer the local community, while the post office will also benefit from the update.

The food store has been extended, allowing for a greater range of products, while the floor, fixtures, fittings and lighting have been replaced and a new entrance has been created for the shop.

As well as giving the store a fresh new look, the fridges now use a heat reclamation system specially designed to reduce the store’s carbon footprint by using less energy.

Lincolnshire Co-op Store Development Manager Matthew Wilkinson said: “The precinct was due a bit of a facelift and we hope that it will encourage the community here in Washingborough to really make the most of their local shops.”

Close by on the precinct, Lincolnshire Co-op’s Washingborough Pharmacy is also looking fresher, having benefitted from a refit to change the flooring, lighting and shelving as well as new signage both inside and out.

The dispensary has been redesigned and rebuilt to create more work space and storage space for the staff members who work there, allowing them to continue to offer a range of services including health checks and advice.

Accuracy Checking Technician at the pharmacy Clare Burford said: “The pharmacy has always been a nice place to work and now it’s even nicer – our consultation room has been freshened up with a lick of paint and the whole place is more welcoming for our customers.”

An application which would see up to 500 new student bedspaces created on Brayford Marina has been submitted to City of Lincoln Council.

The University of Lincoln is expanding year-on-year, and has applied for the erection of 48 apartments across three new buildings on the site to cater for the additional influx of students.

In addition to the student apartments, 220 square metres of commercial space would be created, which could be used for businesses, as shops, a restaurant or cafe, or for further accommodation.

Commercial space in the region of 86 square metres would be put aside for the Brayford Trust as part of the proposed development on the site currently used as a car park.

An existing two-storey building on Campus Way would be demolished to make way for the new apartments and an enhanced public walkway would be constructed around the edge of the Brayford Pool.

Globe Consultants, who have produced the planning report for the university, said: “Within Lincoln it is considered that student living can play a major role in the economic and societal development of the city centre, and contribute to its viability and vitality, whilst assisting in its regeneration.

“It is clear that the proposed development is supported not only by national planning policy but is also in accordance with the policies of the City of Lincoln Local Plan.

“It would deliver the Local Plan aspirations for the Revival Area and Central Mixed Use Area, see the regeneration of a underutilised site in the heart of the city, as well as enhancing the vitality and viability of the wider Brayford Pool Environment.”

A University of Lincoln spokesman added: “The university has submitted a planning application to create high-quality new student accommodation on the Brayford Pool Campus.

“The development would provide rooms for around 500 students, relieving pressure on private rented housing in the city.

“We have worked closely with the local planning authority and other stakeholders to shape the proposal, which will contribute to the continued revival of the Brayford Pool while ensuring Cathedral views are protected.

“This is direct investment by the university and forms part of our Brayford Campus Masterplan granted outline planning permission in 2012.”

The application can be viewed online on City of Lincoln Council’s website.

New updated designs for a second ‘floating’ restaurant overlooking Brayford Pool have been revealed by the architects behind the project.

Lincoln-based Stem Architects have set out the new plans, on behalf of applicants Investors in Lincoln, for the two-storey restaurant opposite Chimichanga.

The restaurant would replace a viewing platform which has been closed since late last year due to safety concerns.

Part of the building would be on stilts and the restaurant would be similar in appearance to the Wagamama restaurant which opened in 2012.

Discussions of the new designs have been ongoing with City of Lincoln Council’s planning department for some time, but no date has been set for the proposals to go before the committee.

If planning permission is granted, Investors in Lincoln hope the project would be completed within a year.

The building would be leased out to a well-known restaurant chain, which has yet to be decided.

Investors in Lincoln added that around 30 jobs would be created as part of the development, both in the construction phase and following completion of the building.

As previously reported, the project is worth a value of around £1 million, with rents providing a secure income for the Brayford Trust to restore the pool.

Despite this, objections have been raised before by residents who felt the development would encroach on the area.

A small protest against the proposals was also organised on October 31, which saw a flotilla of boats on the Brayford.

David Rossington, Chief Executive of Investors in Lincoln, the regeneration group which works with the Brayford Trust, said: “The project is for the public good to help protect the Brayford for future generations.

“I believe that the proposed development should be welcomed and supported; it is quite clearly the right development in the right place at the right time.

“I must stress that there would be no private gain from this development, should it go ahead.

“There are no plans for more buildings on Brayford Wharf North, and as the city council owns the freehold none could be built without their permission in any event.”

A proposal for 160 new homes in Navenby has been comprehensively rejected following heavy criticism from villagers.

The application received over 260 objections and was the main focus for councillors on North Kesteven District Council’s planning committee meeting on November 3, which saw members of the public pack out the council’s offices in Sleaford.

The plans, by joint applicants Lindum Group Ltd and Linden Ltd, would have seen the homes built on greenfield land at Top Farm, off Green Man Road in the village.

At a passionate meeting, all but one of the councillors voted against the development, with just a single abstention and no votes in favour of the plans.

Councillors argued that the development was not sustainable and did not take into consideration environmental and conservation concerns.

Councillor Laura Conway, from the Lincolnshire Independents, suggested refusal of the plans, adding that “this application does not take into account the character of Navenby.”

Navenby Parish Council was also strongly opposed to the plans, stating that the application “will overload the services and infrastructure.”

Other concerns raised by objectors included the density of the development and the impact it would have on local transport and bus services.

Following the meeting, Councillor Marianne Overton said: “I am very happy that common sense has prevailed in this case. The application was very dense and far to urban in design for the village of Navenby.

“There was not enough thought into the diverse nature of the community with no accommodation for the elderly or disabled. It would have put far to much pressure on the village facilities.”

A final decision on the development now lies with the Planning Inspectorate, with a site visit potentially planned for early in the New Year.

The closure of a 190-space Lincoln city centre car park has been pushed back to at least the new year after operators extended their contract for the site.

The St Mary’s Street car park is part of land allocated for the construction of the recently approved Lincoln Transport Hub and will be closed to make way for a new bus station, highway improvements and a 1,000 space multi-storey car park.

As reported in October, users were told the site would be closed ahead of schedule due to operators National Car Parks (NCP)’s contract expiring.

NCP and landowners Lincolnshire Co-op have now confirmed however that they have extended the lease to remain open over the festive period.

NCP Business Manager James Graham said: “It’s fantastic news to hear that we have secured a lease extension to keep the car park open following the potential concern that it would close at the end of October.

“Our customers have been telling us that they really want to remain parking here and it is great news for the city and the retailers that we can be here for this festive period.

“NCP is committed to Lincoln and is keen to retain what is a very popular car park for our customers, but we do understand that sometimes closures happen to make way for other developments.”

In light of the pending closure, NCP implemented reduced rates at their Lincoln High Street car park.

The new tariffs are:

1 Hour – £1.00 from £2.60
2 Hours – £3.00 from £5.20
3 Hours – £5.00 from £7.30
4 Hours – £7.00 from £8.40
24 Hours – £9.00 from £9.50

The all day rate has also been reduced from £9 to £5.

The Lincoln Transport hub is part of a major redevelopment of the area, which also includes Lincolnshire Co-op’s Cornhill Quarter plans.

One hundred new homes could be built in the same Lincoln village if planning permission is granted for two new developments.

Both applications concern over four hectares of adjoining land off Woodbank in Skellingthorpe, which is currently used for agriculture and horse grazing.

The main development, consisting of 90 homes, has been submitted by Scarborough Farms for a 3.22 hectare site.

Of the 90 homes proposed, 32 would be classed as affordable, either as social rented housing or as intermediate housing, provided at a cost above social rent, but below market levels.

The Scarborough Family, who own the land, do not plan to carry out building or development themselves and intend to sell their site if planning permission is granted.

The Design and Access statement for the application added: “Discussions are underway with a major housebuilder and it is reasonable to suppose the future of their site will lie in mainstream development of a good mix of house types, to (probably) medium density over a fairly short period.”

A second, smaller application has been received for 10 homes as part of a “low density development” over 0.8 hectares of land.

As opposed to the other plans, this development would initially see a number of self-build homes, with the concept extended to more properties in the future.

Access to the new developments would be via Lancaster Way and Stirling Way, and a pre-application inquiry in January 2015 suggested that residential development on the site would be likely to be approved.

However, some villagers have already voiced their objections to the proposals.

One said: “Living on Stirling Way with my family, two preschool children, I am extremely concerned by the plans.

“We purchased this house in good faith, as a quiet cul-de-sac for our future children. We now have two, and it looks like playing outside will not happen for them.”

Another resident, who lives on Lancaster Way, said: “I believe this development will cause a lot of disruption and the traffic will cause chaos in the village.”

Both applications have been submitted to North Kesteven District Council.

A proposed development for 61 homes in a village to the north east of Lincoln has been received by West Lindsey District Council after outline plans were approved in 2014.

Applicants Mrs H Turley and Rippon Homes Ltd have submitted the proposals on 2.73 hectares of agricultural land off Hackthorn Road in Welton.

The plans include a mixture of terraces, coach houses, semi-detached and detached houses consisting of two, three and four bedroom properties.

The development would sit next to an existing residential estate to the south, and farmland to the north and east.

Access to the estate would be via Hackthorn Road.

Outline permission for the scheme in the north east of the village was granted by the district council at a planning committee meeting on October 22, 2014.

Agents JH Walter LLP said: “The site is sustainably located with good access to the local road network and within walking distance of a wide range of services and amenities.

“There should be a presumption in favour of sustainable development in accordance with national planning policy requirements.”

This development is directly south of an application for 151 homes on Hackthorn Road which was unanimously rejected by councillors due to location and lack of medical centre commitments.

In March 2015, developers were given the go-ahead to build a new 350-home estate off Prebend Lane nearby in the village, complete with affordable retirement properties.

A family waste oil firm has completed a partnership deal which has seen it move its business to a brand new Lincoln depot.

Lincolnshire Waste Oil Ltd, which has run waste oil transportation jobs from its South Hykeham yard to Hull since 2000, has entered a joint venture with RE:Group of Hull to expand its service.

The company has opened a licensed waste transfer station on Lincoln’s Whisby Way, where waste oil collected from Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties is bulked up into storage tanks for collection before processing at RE:Group’s recovery operation.

The 3,000 sq ft depot with storage tanks, a yard and offices will have the capacity to store 120,000 litres of oil on site, plus 20 tonnes of solid waste.

Lincolnshire Waste Oil managing director Rob Donald said: “The logistics of the new facility frees up a lot of extra time to spend on collections offering an economical and convenient way to dispose of used oil and other waste.

“Large quantities of waste oil are out there with the potential to damage the environment if incorrectly handled. Our service can give customers peace of mind that the waste is being consigned in full compliance with UK legislation.”

Rob started Lincolnshire Waste Oil in 2000 and his sons, Tom, 28, and Ben, 26, having joined the business over the last few years as it has expanded. To complete the family firm, his wife, Charmaine, is the company secretary.

Collections are from businesses, ranging from factories and oceangoing ships, to farms and owner operators, such as small garages.

As part of a management programme for associated hazardous industrial and garage waste, Lincolnshire Waste Oil also deals with antifreeze, brake fluid, oily water and paint, and solid waste such as oil filters, aerosols and lead acid batteries.

“As part of our service we can supply containers in a range of sizes for customers to fill with this additional waste,” added Rob.

“We make frequent collections from some customers while for others, such as farmers, it may be once every few years.

“The joint venture is a major step forward in our company’s development.”

Plans for an intensive pig rearing unit north of Lincoln have been met with a frosty reception from concerned villagers.

Farmer Tim Elwess has applied to build the two units, plus a farmhouse and straw storage building on disused farmland off Cow Lane in Upton.

Access to the site, previously home to war time accommodation, would be via an enlarged and reconstructed road from Cow Lane.

A traffic survey, as well as flood risk, ecology and protected species reports have also been completed by the applicant.

The applicant added: “The waste land is not fit for arable farming and is in an area that already has a sewage plant and an industrial site in the same location.”

Rachael Bowles, a resident of the village, said: “The installation will increase traffic, noise, odours from dead and living stock, fuel and dust pollution, vermin, potential run off to local watercourses and groundwater sources from slurry storage.

“High Street in Upton has already seen hit and run accidents recently due to parking issues. The police have failed to find the culprits and people speed through this village but Lincolnshire Police fail to provide any form of speed enforcement because we are low priority.”

Upton Parish Council said in a statement: “Keeping large numbers of animals near residential dwellings and the village itself is a potential disease risk to humans.

“In light of recent swine flu outbreaks and studies on the impact of human health we believe there are issues to be addressed.

“We are also concerned to note that planning the facility for 1,990 animals allows it to avoid hitting the threshold of being subjected to Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control regulations that requires a permit if there are more than 2,000 finisher pigs.”

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service fire safety inspector Ysanne Spafford added: “The fire authority objects to the application on the grounds of inadequate water supply for firefighting purposes.”

The application will be decided on by West Lindsey District Council at a later date.