Housebuilder's plans for 80 new homes approved

Plans to build 81 new homes in Scunthorpe have been approved by the council after delays due to concerns about traffic and drainage.

Gleeson Homes plans to build the houses on land south of Silica Lodge Garden Centre, off Scotter Road South.

North Lincolnshire councillors delayed making a decision in November after raising concerns about traffic and foul drainage.

But the plans were approved at a planning committee meeting in December with requested changes including adding a pumping station and traffic lights.

The changes came after councillor John Davison said he did not like to see "cesspits" on new developments.

According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, a pumping station is to be to the west of the site.

Davison added he had seen "quite a few near-misses going out of Silica [Lodge Garden Centre]".

He moved for a speed limit reduction from 40mph to 30mph between just before the entrance to the new estate, and up to the nearby Asda.

Davison also pointed out there was no footpath on the proposed estate side of the road, and it was "not inconceivable that people walk to the shops".

Councillor Len Foster said a restricted, controlled signal junction "would be ideal".

The properties will comprise 17 four-bed, 52 three-bed and 12 two-bed homes, including four bungalows.

The developer will pay £500,000 in cash towards local amenities and infrastructure, and £356,000 will go towards local education.

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