New homes plan approved despite local concerns

Plans to build 20 homes near a railway line and level crossing in North East Lincolnshire have been approved despite concerns over traffic.

The three-bedroom properties will be built on a 114ft (35m) wide plot of land off Station Road in Stallingborough.

The plans were criticised by some people living nearby who said the development would increase traffic in the village.

The planning committee of North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) approved the plans subject to a Section 106 agreement which is expected to include the developer making financial contributions to local schools and affordable housing.

Benson Planning Studio, which represented the applicant, said the proposal would provide "a visual enhancement to the site and surrounding area".

According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, each property will have two parking spaces and a further four visitor parking spaces are also planned.

Stallingborough Village Council accepted the principle of development, but wanted the number of houses reduced, because of traffic concerns.

In its objection, it said: “The number of homes proposed would result in a safety issue for access for traffic at a new junction too close to the railway crossing.”

NELC's highways team noted the concern of local residents, and the permission had already been granted for 14 homes on the site.

It concluded any queues to get onto Station Road would back into the development and found there was suitable visibility for all road users to see each other.

Follow BBC East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. Send your story ideas to [email protected].