10 December 2021
Plans for a new urban extension for Lincoln will be deliberated by City of Lincoln Council next month.
The Western Growth Corridor which extends to 240 hectares, and is located to the north of Skellingthorpe Road, have been jointly submitted by landowners Lindum Western Growth Community Ltd and the city council.
Proposals, which will be decided upon by Full Council sitting as Planning Committee on 12 January, include:
- Up to 3200 dwellings, with a local centre comprising of retail and commercial units and a new primary school
- A commercial employment area of up to 20Ha
- A regional sport and leisure complex, including a new stadium, health and leisure facilities, a hotel and ancillary food and drink elements
This site has long been promoted for the creation of an urban extension.
Plans for the site were previously submitted in 2006 by Taylor Wimpey for development of 4,500 dwellings plus employment, leisure and retail uses, open space and a park and ride site.
A revised application for 5,100 dwellings was submitted in March 2008, and subsequently withdrawn in February 2016.
The current application was submitted in March 2019 and is a joint planning application made by City of Lincoln Council and Lindum Western Growth Community Ltd.
Councillors will be making a decision on outline blueprints for the entire scheme and more detailed proposals for road works, which will help facilitate the first phase of construction if approved.
