Object

Representation ID: 3725

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Mr Michael Rustling-Kopp

Agent: Miss Jill Gornall

Not enough infrastructure
In the village with roads and schools

Object

Representation ID: 3733

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Mrs Sarah Tanner

I object to the proposed 86–90 dwellings off Obthorpe Lane. The site is open farmland that forms part of Thurlby’s rural character, and such a large development is out of scale for a small village. Access via Obthorpe Lane is unsuitable, and additional traffic will worsen safety and congestion on the A15. The sewage and drainage system already struggles, and no clear upgrades are planned. Alongside another 50 homes proposed in the village, this is excessive growth given the limited school, services, and facilities. The site’s proximity to historic Dole Wood also risks harm to biodiversity and green infrastructure.

Object

Representation ID: 3740

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Mrs Hayley Orford

The access road is unsuitable for construction traffic. It will also not be able to take the strain of the extra traffic the houses will create. The infrastructure of the village will not be able to cope with the additional residents the application will bring.

Object

Representation ID: 3747

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Mr Richard Oke

One of the villages prime attractions is the pretty walk along Obthorpe Lane towards Dole Wood.

The whole character of the area would be altered if additional housing was built on this land.

Additionally, new houses in the village would mean even more traffic onto the already busy A15 road.

Object

Representation ID: 3753

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Mr Craig Simmons

Narrow access, huge negative impact on wildlife, devastating for the area and community

Object

Representation ID: 3756

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Mr Steve Williams

The proposal should not go ahead: see my comments in the section above.

The proposal Is totally inappropriate for the village of Thurlby and ignores the village plan that was approved by the residents just a few years ago. That made it clear that any future development in Thurlby would be restricted to small infilling projects. The proposed housing would put a significant strain on the local infrastructure: the roads would become congested and the sewerage and rainwater drains which are already overloaded would not be able to cope. The idea of building an access road from Obthorpe Lane is absurd as the junction would have to be positioned where there is currently a dip which would necessitate significant groundwork and the upgrading of Obthorpe Lane into a road in order to cope with the extra traffic. That would be a blight on the village surroundings, especially given its proximity to the ancient woodland at Dole Wood.

Comment

Representation ID: 3772

Received: 25/04/2024

Respondent: Mr Stephen Holland

I was concerned that there was no reference to, or acknowledgment of Thurlby with Northorpe Village Character Assessment in the summary of comments published as a result of the Consultation, particularly the Character Area of Obthorpe Lane and the importance of the setting as a Gateway to the village.

The Government Inspector was particular in referring to the Village Character Assessment in his review of Thurlby Neighbourhood Development Plan.
There were also clear challenges to the scoring of the Larger Village Hierarchy assessments where Thurlby and Northorpe would have the lowest score of all the Larger Villages should loss of services since the Hierarchy Review were revisited and made clear in my submission.
The current consultation states that previous submissions have been assessed and will not be revisited. The current consultation infers that any issues repeated from the previous consultation will be ignored.

Object

Representation ID: 3880

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Cllr Ken Redfern

I write to formally object to the proposed housing allocations SKPR56 and SKPR277 in the village of Thurlby, These specific allocations, particularly SKPR56, raise serious concerns:

1. Concerns Over Consultation and Process
2. Conflict with the Thurlby Neighbourhood Plan
3. School Capacity
4. Wastewater and Drainage Concerns
5. Highway Safety and Traffic Impact
6. Heritage and Landscape Impact
7. Community Opposition and Site Suitability

Closing comments:
Given the above concerns, I urge SKDC to remove SKPR56 and SKPR277 from the Draft Local Plan. However, should the proposals be taken forward, it is imperative that:
•The layout and design of any new homes are carefully considered to respect the village’s character and heritage as well as residents’ and paddock users’ enjoyment of their private property.
•Infrastructure improvements (particularly in drainage, education, and highways) are secured and delivered before development begins.
I remain committed to working with the District Council and local stakeholders to ensure that any future development is sustainable, appropriate, and community-led. Please add me to your consultation list and ensure I am kept involved at every stage of the process should the site move forward. More consultation with the people is needed

Object

Representation ID: 4053

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Mr Allan Wade

1. Thulby Pumping Station is full to capacity and Thurlby High Street is already subject to flooding.
2. Thulby Primary Schhool is also full and no place for addtional children
3. The High Street / Obthorpe Lane Junction will become a dangerous hazzard due to additional traffic.

Object

Representation ID: 4201

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Miss Joyce Stevenson

This site is not related to the settlement of the village.
SP3. Residential Development Within Settlements: The criteria includes: Not extending beyond the built form.
The Obthorpe Lane allocation does extend beyond the built form of the settlement.
Sp4. New Residential Development on the Edge of Settlements. Policy requirement:
Documenting 'clear evidence of substantial support from the local community'.
There is no support from the local community for the development of this edge of settlement field.

New Policy 2.
This field in Obthorpe Lane is Grade 2 Best & most versatile agricultural land and part of the agricultural economy of the local area.

Infrastructure. How will infrastructure be Planned For?

Existing surface water and sewearge drainage systems are at breaking point.

Access to a housing estate on Obthorpe Lane presents very real road safety concerns for all road users, especially pedestrians and cyclists.
Development point c. Extending the footway is unrealistic as it would encroach onto the road & narrow the road. Suggestions to widen the road (a single carriageway) are also unrealistic and impractical. (ref: LP response 2024)

The green verge on the west side of the road, provides added protection to the trees with Tree Preservation Orders and their roots.

Object

Representation ID: 4311

Received: 26/08/2025

Respondent: John Green

I am opposed to site reference SKPR-56 because the access road (Obthorpe Lane) is too narrow. It is not possible for 2 cars to pass without mounting the verge . It is s narrow country Lane.

I am also opposed because of the implications for the local school. The school has no space to expand, is already oversubscribed and would not cope with an influx of applications to join arising from the new builds.

Other aspects of the local infrastructure are also inadequate: there are problems with drainage sewerage and issues with flooding. How would these be addressed through the development of the Obthorpe Lane site?

Had I not attended the most recent parish council meeting I would have been completely unaware of the issues in hand.

Object

Representation ID: 4466

Received: 30/09/2025

Respondent: Marguerite M A Cullen

I OBJECT to SKPR-56 and urge that it be abandoned.

I have lived here for more than 40 years.

Obthorpe Lane is a narrow, poorly maintained country lane with a single footpath.

For years, my property was 'blessed' with overflowing raw sewage. Eventually, Anglian Water installed prevention, but other parts of the village still suffer.

Traffic volume/speed long Obthorpe Lane has increased. Vehicles dive onto grass verges, reducing road width. 95 properties will result in ~200 more vehicles. How will pedestrians, especially school children, be protected?

Where will they attend school? Are Bourne schools prepared for the influx?

Thurlby has a Post Office, vet, and masseuse. Bourne offers pubs, burger bars, and charity shops. Where will local shopping facilities be found (not online)?

A half-hourly bus runs to Peterborough, limited on weekends. Many elderly residents rely on public transport.

Health provision is non-existent.

The Parish Council’s Draft Plan (to 2036) is being ignored. Why is so much housing planned for Thurlby when South Kesteven is largely empty? Population is visibly declining. Why the clamour for more housing?

(And I haven't started on water shortage etc.)

Object

Representation ID: 4562

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Mr Stephen Holland

This submission OPPOSES the BOYER SA Report in support of development of SKPR-56 Land at Obthorpe Lane

-Ninety-three percent of the site is Grade 2 Classification agricultural productive land
-The widening of Obthorpe Lane is not feasible (Thirteen trees forming part of the avenue of trees beyond the current village curtilage to the south are protected by TPO)
-The author of this report has no understanding of the limitation of the facilities and services available in Northorpe and Thurlby
-The point of access to the proposed site is at the northern boundary where the site borders Obthorpe Lane. This access is situated in a dip
-Any widening of the Lane at the access point would extend into the western verge which is a valued green verge maintained by local residents
-The visual landmark of The Church of St Firmin is of key importance to both residents and visitors

Summary:
This report reaches conclusions based on unsupported evidence and inaccuracies. The author has no knowledge of Northorpe and Thurlby as a community and the impact of poor services leading to the increase of GHG emissions.

No reference to Thurlby Parish Neighbourhood Development Plan or the supporting information in Thurlby with Northorpe Village Character Assessment