Object

Representation ID: 2638

Received: 06/07/2025

Respondent: Mr John Murphy

Footpaths connecting the latest new developments are poor and dangerous.

Services in the village e.g. the Primary School are oversubscribed and families living on the new estate are having to use services outside of the village.

Object

Representation ID: 2687

Received: 22/07/2025

Respondent: Mrs Sue Woodman

Don't build more houses in Corby Glen - we have already suffered with an extra 300 - the village cannot take more. This will result in more cars on the road, more congestion in the village & impact the quality of life of existing & new residents. We need shops outside the centre & local work places, not more houses.

Comment

Representation ID: 2688

Received: 22/07/2025

Respondent: Mrs Sue Woodman

Your map is incorrect.

SKPR-233 is an existing allocation; SKPR-247 is new.

Comment

Representation ID: 2756

Received: 06/08/2025

Respondent: Corby Glen Community Primary School

The response from Corby Glen Community Primary school relates to the need to include within the policy statements for sites SKPR-247 and SKPR – 233 wording relating to provision of primary school capacity, and sustainable means of access to the primary school. These issues are unaddressed in the policy as it is currently worded.

Object

Representation ID: 2774

Received: 02/08/2025

Respondent: Hayley Copus-Read

I did not buy a home here to find out that they want to expand this beautiful character of a village into loads of ugly generic buildings, that are built poorly and always having problems. I grew up in Swinstead the next village on and would hate to see that become part of Corby Glen. We all know that those that reap the reward for these properties are developers and landlords. This means nothing to a community that is just doing fine as it is. These homes they build are so high priced that the only ones who can afford them are those living in cities and want to move out to more rural areas, bringing in more anti-social behaviour with it. the bigger an area the more crime there will be and for those of us living in rural areas don't want the hassle of nuisance people.

Object

Representation ID: 2812

Received: 03/08/2025

Respondent: Chris Primett

Whilst I appreciate the need for more housing I strongly object to the current plan to add another 437 homes in Corby Glen. The village has already seen 292 houses built recently without any improvements in infrastructure or services.

Clearly by the issues currently being experienced demonstrate that the sewage system cannot cope, both the Junior and senior Schools are full, there are major safety issues along the main A151, both Doctors surgeries are oversubscribed, there is a lack of retail outlets in the village, there is limited work opportunities in the village and generally the village cannot cope with another increase in housing taking the number from around 450 homes in 2020 to the proposed 1300 homes with this latest plan.

Object

Representation ID: 2815

Received: 01/08/2025

Respondent: Mr R W Baker

I would like to strongly object to the expansion of more houses in the village of Corby Glen.
The village does not have the capacity for anymore residents, let alone the impact on the wildlife and outstanding natural beauty.

Object

Representation ID: 2817

Received: 09/08/2025

Respondent: Mr JOHN ROSS

Stop building in Corby Glen

Corby Glen is a village that already supports much of the surrounding area. We have had hundreds of new homes dumped on the village with almost no consultation. The developers have ignored all complaints. My house and car were covered in sand and debris from the sites for many many months. No redress came from the developers despite complaints. Allison homes also seem to be able to ignore an agreed plan with a stench of sewage dependant on wind direction.
More homes have been proposed (SKPR 247) and build pylons and a vast sub station almost on top of the village. No additional infrastructure is proposed, no alleviation in absorbing and integration of the already considerable population increase. You are not only affecting my individual home and quality of life you are destroying the very fabric of the village. This plan should be halted and alternatives found. The developers are obviously keen to build on virgin farming land rather than develop more expensive sites.

Object

Representation ID: 2860

Received: 06/08/2025

Respondent: Steve Cole

Regarding future developments of houses /pylons/substations in our VILLAGE!!!
I wonder if discussions a few years ago went thus-" lets build a few hundred more houses",and it was so-and then 2 years later the discussion continued "the sewers and roads cannot cope with all our new houses,what can we do"-at which point the powers that be,said "I know,we'll build a lot more!!!!!!".OUTRAGEOUS!! What crazy ideas such people have!. You are well on the way to destroying our beautiful village,i'm sure you won't be happy until it is completely destroyed as to what it is,ie a VILLAGE!!!!
AS a resident the head shaking in disbelief is astonishing. Can someone in authority please come to their senses!

Object

Representation ID: 2869

Received: 01/08/2025

Respondent: Steve Baker

Having read about the extra housing you wish to grant permission for in Corby Glen , I am totally against this.
This is poor planning to say the least and is not thought out , the village has yet to include housing which not yet built and cannot be sold by the developers. Problems are already many and have not been sorted out.

Object

Representation ID: 2870

Received: 29/07/2025

Respondent: Miss Dawn Greetham

I am against the proposed building of more properties in Corby Glen, the village is being ruined by so many people, traffic, crime , litter, we do not have the infrastructure to cope , we are already getting low water pressure, sewage smell , river flooding, lack of doctors appointments .

Object

Representation ID: 2873

Received: 05/08/2025

Respondent: Jeremy Marshall Roberts

The village amenities are currently overstretched with the current number of houses being built between Bourne Road and Swinstead Road.

Sewage smells have appeared as apparently developers used a smaller pipe than that recommended and the sewage works need rebuilding and expanding to cope with all the extra effluent.

There is also the problem of the two schools. The primary school will need considerable expansion and presumably the Charles Read will as well.
The facilities for a children’s play area on the new estate appears negligible and close to the road.

The Market Cross surgery appears to be having to ask patients from further afield to move to different surgeries, indicating that they will be struggling to cope as well. I have no knowledge of the other surgery but presume they have similar problems.

There is also the problem of additional traffic and parking.

Having lived in Corby Glen since 1974, without any problems, we are now beginning to experience a certain amount of unpleasantness and petty theft.

This village has been expanded several times in the last fifty years and does not need any more abodes being built

Object

Representation ID: 2874

Received: 05/08/2025

Respondent: Mark Bentman

I am writing to completely oppose your plans to build an additional 144 + 293 houses in Corby Glen.

I am aware of the need for more new houses to be built, but I feel there has been very little thought put into this particular plan.

Only a couple of years ago, Corby Glen was a village with around 450 homes. We have since had over 200 new houses built with no increase in, or improvement to, facilities and infrastructure. It is also known that, when building these developments, SKDC did not hold various bodies/companies to account for what I would call "questionable practices".

You are now planning on turning Corby Glen into a small town with approx 1300 houses. This is far too many. The infrastructure will not be able to cope and local services will suffer. We have been willing to take a share of new house builds, so I am wondering why you are not planning these recent developments for other villages in the area? If you continue with these plans, the only people benefitting are landowners and developers, not the local community, which is such an integral part of our way of life in this village.

Object

Representation ID: 2886

Received: 07/08/2025

Respondent: Sarah Miff

About time Corby Glen was left alone the amenities are not able to cope now. About time other villages were looked at developing e.g Swayfield,swinstead, irnham, never developed

Object

Representation ID: 2887

Received: 06/08/2025

Respondent: Kimberley Flowers

Scale of Development:
This expansion is unsustainable - nearly tripling the village size. We have already met our quota for new housing, there is no justification for this large-scale development.

Infrastructure:
Utilities: Existing water, sewage, and electrical infrastructure wasn't designed to accommodate dramatic population growth. See: the ongoing sewage concerns near the Swinstead Road development.
Healthcare: GP services/healthcare facilities are already stretched and cannot serve additional residents
Education: Local schools lack capacity for significant increase
Digital Infrastructure: Broadband and mobile coverage is already insufficient

Transportation:
Village roads are narrow and unsuitable
Parking capacity is already insufficient
Public transport links are limited
Increased traffic will create safety hazards

Community:
Further loss of rural character and village identity
Further loss of rural landscape
Pressure on local amenities and services
Negative impact on existing residents' quality of life
Disproportionate burden on a small rural community

Property/Economic Concerns:
Oversupply risks depressing property values for homeowners.
Many of the previous phase remain unsold.
Strain on local businesses.

Request for Action:
Conduct comprehensive infrastructure impact assessments
Re-evaluate & reduce the proposed housing allocation for Corby Glen, distribute development evenly across the district
Ensure infrastructure improvements precede development

This level of concentrated development will fundamentally damage the community that residents value highly.

Object

Representation ID: 2896

Received: 05/08/2025

Respondent: Calvin Flowers

Scale of Development:
This expansion is unsustainable - nearly tripling the village size. We have already met our quota for new housing, no justification for large-scale development.

Infrastructure:
Utilities: Existing water, sewage, and electrical infrastructure wasn't designed to accommodate dramatic population growth. See: the ongoing sewage concerns near the Swinstead Road development.
Healthcare: GP services/healthcare facilities are already stretched and cannot serve additional residents
Education: Local schools lack capacity for significant increase
Digital Infrastructure: Broadband and mobile coverage is already insufficient

Transportation:
Village roads are narrow and unsuitable
Parking capacity is already insufficient
Public transport links are limited
Increased traffic will create safety hazards

Community:
Further loss of rural character and village identity
Further loss of rural landscape
Pressure on local amenities and services
Negative impact on existing residents' quality of life
Disproportionate burden on a small rural community

Property/Economic Concerns:
Oversupply risks depressing property values for homeowners.
Many of the previous phase remain unsold.
Strain on local businesses.

Request for Action:
Conduct comprehensive infrastructure impact assessments
Re-evaluate & reduce the proposed housing allocation for Corby Glen, distribute development evenly across the district
Ensure infrastructure improvements precede development

This level of concentrated development will fundamentally damage the community that residents value highly.

Object

Representation ID: 2902

Received: 03/08/2025

Respondent: Mark Long

Scale of Development:
This expansion is unsustainable - nearly tripling the village size in just 4-5 years.

Infrastructure:
Utilities: Existing water, sewage, and electrical infrastructure wasn't designed to accommodate dramatic population growth. See: the ongoing sewage concerns near the Swinstead Road development.
Healthcare: GP services/healthcare facilities are already stretched and cannot serve additional residents
Education: Local schools lack capacity for significant increase
Digital Infrastructure: Broadband and mobile coverage is already insufficient

Transportation:
Village roads are narrow and unsuitable
Parking capacity is already insufficient
Public transport links are limited
Increased traffic will create safety hazards

Community:
Further loss of rural character and village identity
Further loss of rural landscape
Pressure on local amenities/services
Negative impact on existing residents' quality of life
Disproportionate burden on a small rural community

Property/Economic Concerns:
Oversupply risks depressing property values for homeowners.
Many of the previous phase remain unsold.
Strain on local businesses.

Request for Action:
Conduct comprehensive infrastructure impact assessments
Stop or reduce the proposed housing allocation for Corby Glen, distribute development evenly across the district
Ensure infrastructure improvements precede development

This level of concentrated development will fundamentally damage the community that residents value highly.

Object

Representation ID: 2905

Received: 31/07/2025

Respondent: Dr Edward Crook

Corby Glen, a rural village with limited infrastructure, faces significant challenges with proposed housing developments that would double its size. Key concerns include:

Limited healthcare access: Only two overstretched GP practices, with long wait times and no plans for expansion.
Insufficient school provision: Local schools cannot expand, raising concerns about education access for new families.
Flooding risk: Further development on greenfield land would increase runoff and flood risk.
Strain on transport: The local road network can't support a larger population, with no plans for public transport improvements, leading to increased congestion.
Environmental and sewage issues: Current sewage systems are inadequate, raising public health concerns with large-scale development.
Lack of local engagement: Residents feel ignored, with inadequate consultation that favors developers.
Inappropriate industrial infrastructure: Proposed pylons and substations are unsuitable for the rural setting, harming the environment.
Lack of sustainability: The proposed expansion undermines the village's long-term sustainability.

The proposal should be reconsidered or rejected, as the scale of expansion does not align with the village's capacity or community interests.

Object

Representation ID: 2906

Received: 01/08/2025

Respondent: Dr Emma Lynch

Corby Glen, a rural village with limited services and fragile infrastructure, faces significant challenges with these unsustainable and disproportionate proposed housing developments. Key concerns include:

Limited healthcare access: Existing GPs are operating at capacity, with long wait times and no plans for expansion. In the event of a major incident, lives could be at risk.
Insufficient school provision: Local schools cannot expand, raising concerns about education access for new families.
Flooding risk: Further development on greenfield land would increase runoff and flood risk.
Strain on transport: The local road network can't support a larger population, with no commitments for public transport improvements, leading to increased congestion, car use, and environmental harm.
Environmental and sewage issues: Current sewage systems are inadequate, raising public health concerns with large-scale development.
Lack of local engagement: Residents feel ignored, with inadequate consultation that favors developers.
Inappropriate industrial infrastructure: Proposed pylons and substations are unsuitable for the rural setting, harming the environment.
Lack of sustainability: The proposed expansion undermines the village's long-term sustainability.

The proposal should be reconsidered or rejected, as the scale of expansion does not align with the village's capacity or community interests.

Object

Representation ID: 2915

Received: 05/08/2025

Respondent: Resilia Consulting

Scale of Development:
This expansion is unsustainable - tripling the village size in just 4-5 years.

Infrastructure:
Utilities: Existing water, sewage, electrical infrastructure wasn't designed to accommodate dramatic population growth. See: the ongoing sewage concerns near the Swinstead Road development.
Healthcare: GP services/healthcare facilities are already stretched and cannot serve additional residents
Education: Local schools lack capacity for significant increase
Digital Infrastructure: Broadband and mobile coverage is already insufficient

Transportation:
Village roads are narrow and unsuitable
Parking capacity is already insufficient
Public transport links are limited
Increased traffic will create safety hazards

Community:
Further loss of rural character and village identity
Further loss of rural landscape
Pressure on local amenities and services
Negative impact on existing residents' quality of life
Disproportionate burden on a small rural community

Property/Economic Concerns:
Oversupply risks depressing property values for homeowners.
Many of the previous phase remain unsold.
Strain on local businesses.

Request for Action:
Conduct comprehensive infrastructure impact assessments
Stop or reduce the proposed housing allocation for Corby Glen, distribute development evenly across the district
Ensure infrastructure improvements precede development

This level of concentrated development will fundamentally damage the community that residents value highly.

Object

Representation ID: 2990

Received: 15/08/2025

Respondent: Mr Hugh Barrett

Current overloading of the GP surgeries in my area:
Yesterday, using the surgery app, I attempted to get an appointment to see a doctor, the result was a message saying "There are currently no appointments available at this organisation ".
This is not a one off, it's the norm. If by some stroke of luck an appointment was available it would be in the region of 2 weeks time.

Although I live in Colsterworth I moved to the Corby Glen surgery a couple of years ago as the Colsterworth surgery was and still is in an even worse state of overloading. This current dire situation is without taking into account the current large scale building works that are currently being carried out in both villages.

It doesn't take a Einstein to realise that this situation could result with some dire consequences for patients, if it hasn't already! Also I wouldn't think that the doctors and staff at the practices were happy about the situation either.

Even more housing estates in these villages is showing a distinct lack of concern for these already over burdened communities, not to mention changing the whole way of life for the current residents.

Object

Representation ID: 3114

Received: 20/08/2025

Respondent: Fiona Smith

As a resident of Corby Glen, I object strongly to the proposal to build another 437 houses in our village.

We have already had two new developments and feel that anymore houses will have an adverse impact on Corby Glen.

There have been problems with sewage smell on Swinstead Road which has not been resolved after a year.

437 houses could mean up to 1,500 extra people in our village which means that is would be the size of a town.

The two doctors' surgeries in Corby Glen are already oversubscribed so the new residents would have difficulty getting into a nearby surgery.

The schools in the village also would be oversubscribed.

Parking in the centre of the village is a problem at the moment and more houses would exacerbate this.

Corby Glen is a small medieval village which retains its character at the moment but the new development would destroy this.

Comment

Representation ID: 3363

Received: 26/08/2025

Respondent: Mrs Jodie Ebdale

We recently bought one of the new build properties having previously lived in the village for 10 years.
I am not against building new houses, but I think more time is needed for infrastructure to catch up.
Primary school children cannot get a place in the village school, they’re full.
The doctors and dispensary cannot keep up with rapid growth.
The village shops are beautiful, but there is lack of parking in the village square so a larger shop is required with plentiful parking but biggest safety annoyance is the inadequate pavements along BOURNE ROAD in/ out the village.

Object

Representation ID: 3382

Received: 26/08/2025

Respondent: Mrs Sue Gammons

The SKDC Infrastructure Delivery Plan (June 2025) lacks sufficient provision for Corby Glen. The village’s population has grown too quickly, and the current Foul Sewer System and Surface Water System are not functioning correctly, especially during heavy rainstorms. Additionally, houses on the previous development in CG are available but not being sold. Furthermore, the National Grid Project WMEL passes through SKPR-233, and this proposed new development extends too far from the village centre. Previous experiences have shown poor behaviour from developers and disregard for agreed conditions.

Object

Representation ID: 3466

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Mrs Jane Biggs

437 extra houses is too much too soon for Corby Glen which hasn’t yet absorbed the current expansion. In 2020 there were 440 dwellings (1,060 residents). Current building adds another 290 dwellings (600-1,000 residents). This proposal would add another 437 dwellings (900-1,500 residents). So since 2020, current building will increase dwellings by 66% (population by 57% to 94%). The new proposals would increase dwellings by 165% (population by 142% to 236%). This is not sustainable for local services particularly GP access. We already wait several weeks for routine appointments and the housing currently underway is only half finished.

Object

Representation ID: 3477

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Paul Seery

-Too many houses for the size of the village - lack of amenities - lack of public transport
- National grid power lines will cut through proposed housing area
- proposed area too far from village centre
- drainage problems need to be fixed before any further housing approved - including SKPR-247

Object

Representation ID: 3487

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Mr Colin Biggs

Over 400 extra houses for Corby Glen are totally unsustainable, the village can’t yet absorb the current expansion. In 2020 there were approximately 1,000 residents. We are currently building another 290 houses which is adding up to another 1,000 people. Now you want to build another 400 odd properties and add maybe another 1,500 residents. This would mean since 2020 this could increase the population by 2½ times. How can this be sustainable for local services like shops, transport and GP access. We already wait several weeks for routine appointments and the new housing currently underway isn’t even finished.

Object

Representation ID: 3617

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Corby Glen Neighbourhood Plan group

We have serious concerns about the further allocation of 293 houses (SKPR-233) to Corby Glen, over and above the 144 houses (SKPR-247) previously allocated. We are disappointed that our previous feedback on the SKPR-247 allocation seems to have been ignored. Corby Glen will expand to a total of 727 houses, a 167% increase in size since 2021, with little forseeable change to the village’s infrastructure or facilities. We feel that this latest decision to allocate yet more houses overlooks the particular needs and circumstances of our rapidly expanding community, and we urge SKDC to reconsider.

Object

Representation ID: 3709

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Ms Rosemary Lyon

• Take ownership of the consequences of rushed, ill-conceived planning and development, with an appreciation of the social issues and implications that can and do ensue as a result.
• Bring to an end the consistent failure of involved authorities, institutions, landowners and developers to deliver on clearly stated promises and commitments to the community.
• Understand that the planning and realisation of successful and appealing housing schemes isn't just about the bricks and mortar, it is as much about aspiration, friendship, community spirit, and social interaction, on a level that has been conspicuously absent in more recent schemes hereabouts.

Object

Representation ID: 4015

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: James Walsingham

Simple objection: both sites are too much too soon after the massive expansion in Corby Glen over last few years.