East Lindsey District Council approves 50 new homes in Louth

During a meeting on Thursday, the council’s Planning Committee gave the green light to plans from KCS Development Ltd to build the new homes alongside a number of single garages on land located south of Chestnut Drive.

The item was deferred from a previous meeting on April 4 to allow further discussions regarding a pedestrian and cycle link connecting onto Park Row. However, due to unclear land ownership in parts, the route was deemed unachievable.

As a result, the plans were presented to the committee without the link. Supporters of the development described it as a “logical, sustainable, and infill development in Louth.”

However, not every member of the Planning Committee was convinced. Coun Terry Aldridge argued that the development demonstrated “over-intensification,” which he felt would put strain on the local infrastructure.

The independent councillor also highlighted the objections raised by Louth Town Council on the grounds of traffic generation, access and highway safety.

Coun David Hall echoed these concerns as he proposed rejecting the plans due to the lack of access for emergency vehicles and concerns about waste capacity, despite reassurances from Anglian Water.

However, the plans were ultimately approved, with Coun Neil Jones pointing out the logical placement in the middle of an existing housing estate. “I cannot see any reason why this should not be approved,” he said.