Comment

Representation ID: 4677

Received: 13/03/2026

Respondent: Nikko Southern

I have been a resident of Barrowby for the last 40 years.

Here are my comments on the draft neighbourhood plan:

This rural village of Barrowby has already met its housing targets up to 2041 as detailed in the official report. There should be no more housing on green field sites.

Barrowby is a village and not a suburb of the town of Grantham - we need a defined green buffer around the village to protect our village boundary and surrounding countryside.

The western edge of Barrowby needs to be protected from housing development - there needs to be express wording to this effect. The views across to Belvoir Castle and Harlaxton Manor are magnificent and vice versa.

The exquisite views and walks around Barrowby need to be carefully protected and so too do our rural public rights of way - Barrowby has a strong tradition of farming.

Comment

Representation ID: 4678

Received: 13/03/2026

Respondent: Barbara Turner

The Neighbourhood Plan is too vague on its planning restrictions for future building. There should be no more building on Barrowby greenfield sites as Barrowby has already met its housing targets up to 2041. Barrowby does not want to be part of Grantham as we wish to remain a village and more houses are definitely not needed with the present sites already under construction. We need a defined green buffer around our village.

The plan does not protect the present beautiful views from Barrowby especially the Denton Bowl area and Pancake Hill area. Also we need to protect our present footpaths. We need all our views protected.

Comment

Representation ID: 4679

Received: 12/03/2026

Respondent: Keith Vaughan

The plans for Barrowby should be updated to ensure that the environment around Barrowby remains green. We need a green buffer to protect the village and the surrounding countryside.
Barrowby has already met its housing targets and needs no more. There are not facilities in the village; neither is there infrastructure in the town.

Comment

Representation ID: 4680

Received: 11/03/2026

Respondent: Mr David Barney

As a Barrowby resident, I wish to make the following comments:

1. I agree with the stated objective to address current traffic and parking issues in Barrowby. The draft plan suggests that this should be done by promoting more sustainable means of transportation. However, it should also make clear that the current problems will be exacerbated by new development and, in reality, most of the journeys being made by new village occupants will be by car. Therefore, a prerequisite of addressing current traffic and parking issues is to limit (to a sensible level) development that leads to additional traffic.
2. I agree with the stated objective to “meet the community’s housing needs, enable further residential development of appropriate scale, form and type in appropriate locations within the village’s developed footprint”. However, within Policy 3 (Housing Development), the draft plan also mentions development on land immediately adjacent to the developed footprint. I believe that the provisos mentioned need to be more clearly stressed: It’s very difficult to see how this sort of development can be permitted if it’s not to overwhelm village services and facilities and maintains the distinctiveness and coherence of Barrowby as a village.
3. Further to the above, I note that the South Kesteven Local Plan (paragraph 2.11) says that development outside of allocated sites in larger villages “should be small scale (generally expected to be on sites of no more than 11 dwellings)”. I think this limits the possible size of future, speculative development and I suggest that the Neighbourhood Plan should be consistent with this. It should make it clear that only small scale development will be permitted.
4. I agree with the objective to ‘protect our rural parish’s countryside and the clear distinction between Barrowby village and the neighbouring town of Grantham’.Recent approved development to the south of the village will almost result in Barrowby joining with Grantham. The plan should further stress this objective and make it clear that further development proposals that threaten Barrowby’s rural and village character will not be acceptable. The ‘Open Spaces’ identified in Map 4 (Green Infrastructure) have to be preserved. This 'green buffer’ is essential if Barrowby is to remain a village.
5. It is a good time to be reviewing the draft Neighbourhood Plan. Recent speculative housing proposals for the village have highlighted the risks associated with an enabling planning policy and the damage that uncontrolled development will have on the village. The plan needs to consider the cumulative impact of current, proposed and future development - because individual planning applications do not.

Comment

Representation ID: 4681

Received: 12/03/2026

Respondent: Roger Hicks

Number of people: 2

We are very concerned by the policies outlined in the Draft Neighbourhood Plan for Barrowby.

The village will be detrimentally affected by any further housing development. There is no requirement for more homes in Barrowby, the existing infrastructure is already overloaded.

In particular the plan should specify that there should be no further development to the west of the village.

It is important that views walks are identified and retained under this Plan.

Whatever, this Plan should ensure that it protects this lovely settlement and doesn't allow it to be spoilt by overdevelopment.

P R Hicks and K S Hicks

Comment

Representation ID: 4682

Received: 12/03/2026

Respondent: Mr Andrew Chapman

Number of people: 2

We have read through the Neighbourhood Plan for Barrowby.

It is a very interesting and informative plan. My wife and I have lived in Barrowby for the past 48 years and have been involved with various village activities, in fact, I was involved in the early stages of the plan.

We wish to comment on one or two items:

At the moment there are five proposed planning applications in the village, six if you include the development to the east of the A1 in the parish.

Enough is enough, the AECOM report states that Barrowby has already met its housing targets with the current development off Dysart Road and the imminent plans at the end of Reedings Road.

NO MORE HOUSING on greenfield sites.

Protect the western end of Barrowby and the northern edge adjacent to the A52, both currently under speculative, proposed development.

Protect our footpaths and green lanes, both affected by these proposals. The views across the Vale of Belvoir and across to Harlaxton Manor are essential to the character of the village.

Keep Barrowby as a village. We do not want to be a suburb of Grantham with our village losing all its character and identity.

Doreen and Andy Chapman

Comment

Representation ID: 4683

Received: 07/03/2026

Respondent: Victoria Brearley

I support the preparation of the Barrowby Neighbourhood Plan and the work undertaken by the Parish Council and residents to protect the character and rural setting of the village.
Given the evidence that existing housing commitments already meet or exceed Barrowby’s identified housing need, I would support stronger wording within the Plan to ensure that further greenfield development around the edge of the village is carefully controlled and only permitted in exceptional circumstances.
In particular, I believe it is important that protection is applied consistently around the whole settlement edge so that the landscape setting and rural character of Barrowby are preserved. The open fields surrounding the village form an important part of its identity and help maintain its separation from Grantham.
At the same time, the Plan should continue to allow appropriate small-scale development such as infill or redevelopment of existing residential plots within the developed footprint of the village where this can be achieved without harm to the character of the area.
Strengthening the policies in this way would help ensure that future development in Barrowby is both sustainable and respectful of the village’s landscape setting.

Comment

Representation ID: 4684

Received: 08/03/2026

Respondent: Allan Hardisty

I would like to comment on the neighbourhood plan. In 2019 we filled in an extensive questionnaire about the village and its future. People felt that there had been enough development already and the AECOM Housing needs assessment showed that Barrowby had already exceeded the housing needs until 2041.
The policies in the plan do not safeguard the neighbourhood against further development especially on the fringes of the village.
Barrowby is uniquely situated on the the top of a hill and the church is visible from afar. The loss of that green buffer and the skyline would be very detrimental to the village.These views and the views towards Harlaxton Manor should be protected for posterity.
We also need to protect the footpaths around the village and to maintain a green buffer between Barrowby and Grantham to protect the integrity of the village.
This village has already been subjected to a development on Low Road and the huge developments on Barrowby Road.Surely we have met our obligations?

Comment

Representation ID: 4686

Received: 12/03/2026

Respondent: Mrs Margaret Bradshaw

With reference to the Barrowby Neighbourhood Plan I would like to make the following comments

Barrowby has already met its housing targets up to 2041and there must be NO more housing on greenfield sites, unless there is a very specific local need.

Barrowby is a village and must continue to remain a village. We need a defined Green Buffer around the village to protect our village boundary and surrounding countryside.

Barrowby has wonderful views and walks which need better protection for our rural public rights of way. We do not want these lovely walks turning into alleys between houses.

Comment

Representation ID: 4688

Received: 12/03/2026

Respondent: Christine Wright

As a member of Barrowby Church, I support the aim of the Barrowby Neighbourhood Plan to protect the village’s character and countryside setting. However, some policies should be strengthened to ensure this aim is achieved.
The Housing Needs Assessment shows that the village’s housing requirement is already met through existing developments. Therefore the Plan should clearly state that additional large-scale greenfield housing proposals will not normally be supported unless there is clear evidence of local need.
The wording allowing development adjacent to the village footprint should also be reviewed. Without clear limits this could allow gradual expansion of the village into surrounding countryside.
The Plan should also recognise the importance of protecting the landscape and rural character of the village on all sides, including the northern and north-eastern edges where fields, views and footpaths form part of Barrowby’s setting.

Comment

Representation ID: 4691

Received: 12/03/2026

Respondent: Christine Howard

I am writing to comment on the Barrowby Neighbourhood Plan. While I appreciate the work that has gone into preparing the document, I believe some of the policies require strengthening.
The Housing Needs Assessment indicates that existing allocations already exceed Barrowby’s housing need up to 2041. In light of this, the Plan should make clear that further greenfield housing development will only be supported where a clear and specific local need is demonstrated.
I am also concerned that the wording in Policy 3 allowing development on land “adjacent to the Developed Footprint” is too vague and may be exploited by speculative developers. This wording should be clarified so that land outside the village boundary is treated as countryside and protected accordingly.
Finally, protection of Barrowby’s countryside setting should apply consistently to all sides of the village, not only the western edge. The northern and north-eastern approaches to the village also contribute to its rural character and should be safeguarded.

Comment

Representation ID: 4694

Received: 12/03/2026

Respondent: Carol Fisher

I welcome the intention of the Barrowby Neighbourhood Plan to guide development while protecting the character of the village.

However, the policies should more clearly reflect the evidence within the Plan itself. The Housing Needs Assessment indicates that existing allocations already exceed Barrowby’s housing requirement for the plan period. In this context the Plan should resist further large-scale greenfield housing proposals unless a specific local need is demonstrated.

The wording allowing development “adjacent to the Developed Footprint” should also be clarified to prevent speculative expansion of the village into surrounding countryside.

Protection of the countryside setting should apply to all sides of Barrowby. The northern and north-eastern fields, views and public rights of way also contribute to the village’s rural character and should be safeguarded.

Object

Representation ID: 4695

Received: 12/03/2026

Respondent: Philip Lee

Grantham planning department, could you please listen to the residence of Barrowby. We would like no more houses built within the parish of Barrowby. you’re looking at giving permission to build on Greenfield sites.
There’s enough signs explaining our people feel around Barrowby for you to get the message no more houses.

Comment

Representation ID: 4696

Received: 12/03/2026

Respondent: Nicola Kitchen

I wish to add the following comment to the current Draft Neighbourhood Plan for the village of Barrowby:

- in order to preserve the village, its occupants and infrastructure the plan must explicitly rule out further housing developments on Greenfield sites, unless there is a specific local need.

The village is currently plagued by development applications that risk permanently damaging the countryside, views, walks, infrastructure and the identity of Barrowby as a village- soon the village will end up joined up to Grantham with no green buffer.

Comment

Representation ID: 4698

Received: 12/03/2026

Respondent: Mrs Denise Burrows

This is largely a comment on the neighbourhood plan with a few objections / amendments I think are needed.
Firstly I greatly appreciate the hard work and effort which has obviously gone into producing this plan. I was delighted with the ‘vision’ statement highlighting the importance of the cherished ‘rural character’ of the village. Parking issues are recognised as is the need to restrict expansion ‘within the village’s developed footprint, to meet the community’s housing needs.’
I have concerns that the rural nature of the village could be compromised unless emphasis is placed on protecting the setting of the village.
* In the landscape section 2.22 it is noted that according to SKDC landscape character assessment ‘the Harlaxton Denton bowl contains some important elements including Harlaxton Park, tree avenues and woodlands and a number of attractive villages. It is a landscape of high scenic value with important views to Belvoir Castle. Landscape sensitivity to new employment and residential development is likely to be high. The scale of the landscape and range of landscape elements would make it difficult to assimilate major development within most of the character area.’
However, the descriptive schedule of important views while rightly referencing views both to and from the church and even the views across the paddock on Low Road makes no mention of the views to and from Harlaxton Manor across the Harlaxton Denton bowl. Paths across the fields and along the Drift are extremely well used and it is vital that the views are protected.
*The survey into what residents value highlights how important rural paths are to current residents. These rural footpaths should be specifically protected in the local plan.
Barrowby has met its housing targets and the huge amount of new building in the immediate local area, much of which seems to be unsold, would seem to suggest that the community’s housing needs are more than adequately catered for.
A significant factor to local residents is the desire to protect Barrowby’s village status, as a distinct settlement (not a suburb of Grantham). I really hope the Neighbourhood Plan can help us achieve this.

Comment

Representation ID: 4699

Received: 13/03/2026

Respondent: Sandra Good

The development of Barrowby village has reached a level whereby further development threatens to erode away and lose further valuable green space, agricultural land, heritage, the rural feel, wildlife habitat and the village status.

The roads in the village and the approaches and entries into the village are not fit for purpose. Any problems on the A52 and the A1 already seriously impact the village roads. Only yesterday was traffic coming up through Casthorpe hill, one of the narrowest most villagey of minor roads in an attempt to divert from a road accident on the A52 causing a lot of disruption. Construction traffic has and continues to cause havoc.

We are slowly seeing the nature and the history we all enjoy being destroyed by greed and development. You cannot expect us as villagers who value our way of life in such a lovely place just to stand by and accept yet more destruction of natural habitat.

We do not want to be joined to Grantham and that is what is happening. We need and want a green buffer.

We want to maintain our open views and to keep the beautiful historic skyline that we value.

We want to be heard!

Please do not continue to destroy our heritage.

Support

Representation ID: 4701

Received: 07/03/2026

Respondent: G M Brearley

I would like to offer a brief comment in support of the Barrowby Neighbourhood Plan.
Having lived in the village for many years, I have always appreciated the peaceful surroundings and the open fields that frame the village. These views and green spaces contribute greatly to the character of Barrowby and to the quality of life for those of us who live here.
For this reason, I feel it is important that the Neighbourhood Plan continues to protect the countryside around the village and ensures that further development is carefully managed. The open land around the northern edge of the village in particular forms part of the wider rural setting that many residents value.
I support the efforts being made to preserve the character of Barrowby while still allowing appropriate small-scale development within the village where suitable opportunities arise.
Thank you to those who have put time and effort into preparing the Plan.

Support

Representation ID: 4706

Received: 07/03/2026

Respondent: B M Brearley

I wish to submit a short comment in support of the Barrowby Neighbourhood Plan.
My wife and I have lived in Barrowby for many years and have always valued the village for its rural character and the open countryside that surrounds it. The fields around the edge of the village are an important part of what makes Barrowby feel like a village rather than an extension of a nearby town.
I support the work being done to protect the landscape setting of the village and to ensure that development is properly controlled. In particular, I believe it is important that the open land around the edge of the village, including the northern side of Barrowby, continues to be carefully protected.
At the same time, it seems sensible that the Plan should still allow small-scale development such as infill or redevelopment within the village where this can be done without harming its character.
Overall, I hope the Neighbourhood Plan will help ensure that Barrowby remains a rural village with clear boundaries and that the surrounding countryside continues to be respected.

Comment

Representation ID: 4707

Received: 08/03/2026

Respondent: Rosa Adrian

I welcome the preparation of the Barrowby Neighbourhood Plan and support the intention to protect the character of the village. I would encourage the plan to place stronger emphasis on protecting the green fields and open countryside around the village, which are a key part of Barrowby’s identity.
These surrounding fields provide the rural setting for the village, as well as important habitats for wildlife and valuable open views across the landscape. Gradual development on different edges of the village could slowly erode this character if it is not carefully controlled.
For this reason I believe the policies should clearly discourage development on the edges of the village unless it is genuinely necessary and supported by clear evidence of need. Protecting the green spaces around Barrowby will help preserve the environment that residents value and ensure the village retains its rural setting for future generations.

Comment

Representation ID: 4709

Received: 08/03/2026

Respondent: Pat Hardisty

I wish to comment on the Barrowby neighbourhood plan Paragraph 2.11 of the local plan states ‘development within larger villages will be carefully managed and should be small scale (generally expected to be sites of no more than 11 dwellings)’
We have already had a new development on Low Road and now we have a larger one just past the Scout hut.
The village will lose its character completely if we are not protected from future development.
Farm land should be protected and green field sites should never be built on while there are empty buildings in towns which could be adapted.
The neighbourhood plan needs to have stronger plans to protect our neighbourhood.

Support

Representation ID: 4710

Received: 08/03/2026

Respondent: Kyla Underwood

I support the Neighbourhood Plan and think it is really important that it protects the countryside around Barrowby.
Growing up here, one of the best things about the village is being surrounded by fields, footpaths and open countryside. These spaces are important for walking, wildlife and simply keeping the village feeling like a rural place rather than part of a larger town.
I think the plan should make it clear that the green fields around the village should be protected wherever possible. Development around different edges of the village could gradually change the character of Barrowby and reduce the open countryside that people enjoy.
For young people growing up here now and in the future, it would be good to see strong policies in the Neighbourhood Plan that help protect the rural setting of the village.

Comment

Representation ID: 4711

Received: 08/03/2026

Respondent: John Underwood

I support the Neighbourhood Plan and the work that has gone into preparing it. However, I feel it is important that the policies are strong enough to protect the rural setting of Barrowby on all sides of the village, not just in specific locations.

In recent years there have been several large development proposals around the village. Individually these may appear limited, but taken together they risk gradually eroding the countryside that surrounds Barrowby and defines its character.

The plan should clearly resist further expansion into surrounding green fields unless there is a clear and proven local need. Strengthening the policies that protect the landscape setting of the village and its surrounding farmland would help ensure that Barrowby remains a distinct rural village rather than gradually becoming absorbed into the wider urban area around Grantham.

I would particularly support clearer wording to protect the wider landscape setting of the village and prevent incremental development around the edges of the settlement.

Comment

Representation ID: 4712

Received: 13/03/2026

Respondent: Mrs Jennie Lindfield

I am writing to comment on the Submission Version of the Barrowby Neighbourhood Plan.
While I recognise and appreciate the work undertaken by the Parish Council and the Steering Group in preparing this document, I am concerned that the policies as currently drafted do not fully reflect the evidence base or provide sufficiently robust protection for Barrowby’s countryside setting.
Housing Need and Policy 3
The Housing Needs Assessment prepared by AECOM indicates that existing allocations and commitments already exceed Barrowby’s identified housing need for the plan period to 2041. In these circumstances it is important that the Neighbourhood Plan clearly restricts further large-scale greenfield housing development unless a clear and specific local need is demonstrated. Without such clarity the Plan risks leaving the village vulnerable to speculative development proposals that would undermine its rural character.
Development Adjacent to the Developed Footprint
I am particularly concerned about the wording in Policy 3 which supports development on land “immediately adjacent to the Developed Footprint”. This phrase is insufficiently precise and may be used by developers to justify edge-of-village housing estates on fields that currently form part of Barrowby’s countryside setting. The Plan should make clear that land outside the defined footprint is to be treated as countryside and that development in these locations will only be supported where it is demonstrably small in scale, meets local need, and does not harm the landscape setting of the village.
Protection of the Village’s Rural Setting
The Plan rightly recognises the importance of Barrowby’s rural setting and the surrounding landscape. However, protection appears to focus primarily on the western edge of the village. It is important that the Plan provides consistent protection to the countryside setting on all sides of Barrowby, including the northern and north-eastern approaches to the village. Without such balance, development pressure risks simply being displaced from one side of the village to another.
Landscape, Views and Village Character
Policy 6 identifies specific viewpoints but does not adequately recognise the importance of wider landscape character, skylines and open countryside surrounding the village. The Plan should ensure that development proposals respect the broader landscape setting and avoid incremental erosion of Barrowby’s rural character.
Public Rights of Way and Countryside Access
The network of public footpaths around the village is a valued community asset and an important part of Barrowby’s identity. Development proposals affecting these routes should ensure that their rural setting and amenity value are preserved.
Summary
Overall, the Neighbourhood Plan has a strong evidence base but the policies require clearer and stronger wording to ensure they genuinely protect Barrowby’s countryside setting and rural character. Strengthening Policies 1, 3, 6 and 7 would ensure the Plan properly reflects its evidence and provides a robust framework for resisting inappropriate speculative development.

Comment

Representation ID: 4713

Received: 13/03/2026

Respondent: Mr Glenn Lindfield

I am writing to provide comments on the Submission Version of the Barrowby Neighbourhood Plan.
I support the principle of a neighbourhood plan that guides development in a way that protects the character and landscape setting of Barrowby. However, I believe the current wording of several policies leaves the village exposed to speculative housing proposals that could gradually erode its rural identity.
Housing Evidence
The AECOM Housing Needs Assessment clearly indicates that Barrowby’s housing requirement for the plan period has already been exceeded by existing allocations and commitments. In light of this evidence the Plan should take a more cautious approach to further greenfield development. Additional large housing schemes should only be supported where there is a clearly demonstrated local need and where they do not harm the character of the village.
Policy 3 – Land Adjacent to the Developed Footprint
The wording allowing development on land “immediately adjacent to the Developed Footprint” is particularly concerning. Without clearer limits this wording may encourage speculative development proposals on fields currently forming part of the countryside surrounding the village. The Plan should clearly state that land outside the defined footprint is countryside and that development will only be supported in exceptional circumstances.
Balanced Protection of the Village Setting
The Plan recognises the sensitivity of the western landscape setting of the village. However, protection of Barrowby’s countryside setting should apply consistently around the entire village. Fields, open views and countryside to the north and north-east also form an important part of the village’s setting and should be safeguarded accordingly.
Views, Landscape and Rural Character
Policies relating to landscape and views should be strengthened to ensure that development proposals respect the wider landscape character of the village, including open skylines and panoramic views. Incremental development around the edges of the village risks gradually urbanising what is currently a clearly defined rural settlement.
Public Rights of Way
Public footpaths and countryside access routes are an important feature of Barrowby and contribute significantly to residents’ wellbeing. Their rural character and setting should be protected and not reduced to corridors between new housing estates.
Conclusion
The Neighbourhood Plan provides a valuable opportunity to guide development in a way that protects the distinctive character of Barrowby. Strengthening the relevant policies would ensure that the Plan properly reflects its evidence base and provides effective protection against inappropriate speculative development.

Object

Representation ID: 4714

Received: 12/03/2026

Respondent: Sheila Keeling

Barrowby village is not a part of Grantham Town and should remain so.
Planned expansion is ridiculous and does not consider ‘Village life’ and also has not been thought through for the safety of villagers.
Access routes are impossible and can only lead to a large number of fatalities if progressed.
Villages pay a Council tax Premium for village life.

Comment

Representation ID: 4715

Received: 12/03/2026

Respondent: Mrs Elizabeth Ann Copestake

Please accept these comments on the Barrowby Neighbourhood Plan.
The Plan’s evidence base shows that Barrowby has already met its housing need through existing allocations. This suggests that further housing development on greenfield sites should be carefully restricted unless there is clear evidence that it is needed locally.
The current wording of Policy 3 allowing development on land adjacent to the village footprint could potentially allow gradual expansion of the village into surrounding countryside. Clearer wording would help ensure that the countryside around Barrowby is properly protected.
Finally, the rural setting of the village should be protected consistently on all sides. Open countryside, views and footpaths around the northern and north-eastern edges are also important features that contribute to the identity and character of Barrowby.

Comment

Representation ID: 4719

Received: 12/03/2026

Respondent: Major(retd) Martin Thwaite

I wish to state this plan needs to be more robust in its rebuttle of the prospect of more housing development in this village. It is a clear NO to any further developments around this village.

A Green belt of land needs to be preserved around this ancient village, first recorded as Barrowby in the Doomsday book of 1083. Iron Age dwellings have been found in the village yet even these have been pillaged by developers (Low Rd).

We need to preserve the countryside we have left. It is so important to the well being of current and future residents of Barrowby. The village does not want to be swallowed by Grantham. We value our identity and demand that be respected.

NO TO ANY FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS IN OR AROUND BARROWBY.

Comment

Representation ID: 4720

Received: 08/03/2026

Respondent: Emmie Studencki

I am writing to feedback on the neighbourhood plan for Barrowby, please take my view for consideration.

I have lived in Barrowby for the past five years and care deeply about the future of the village. I appreciate the work that has gone into preparing the Draft Neighbourhood Plan and the strong evidence base that supports it. However, I am concerned that several of the policies do not yet fully reflect that evidence or provide sufficient protection for the village’s landscape setting and rural character.

• The AECOM Housing Needs Assessment shows that existing commitments already exceed Barrowby’s identified housing need to 2041. Despite this, Policies 1 and 3 appear relatively permissive and do not clearly restrict further greenfield or edge-of-settlement housing. The Plan should include a clearer presumption against additional housing beyond existing commitments unless a specific local need can be demonstrated.

• The wording referring to “land immediately adjacent to the Developed Footprint” is vague and does not distinguish between less sensitive areas and the highly sensitive western edge of the village. The western side of Barrowby is elevated, visually prominent and plays a critical role in the rural setting of the village. The Plan should include clearer wording resisting residential development to the west of Barrowby except in exceptional circumstances.

• Important views and the wider landscape setting need stronger protection. Policy 6 focuses narrowly on mapped viewpoints and does not clearly address skylines, panoramic views or cumulative visual impacts. Policy 7 also does not sufficiently protect the rural character and amenity value of public rights of way. The Plan should recognise view corridors, protect undeveloped skylines, safeguard the setting of footpaths and bridleways, and recognise the cumulative impact that development can have on the landscape.

• Barrowby’s identity as a distinct village separate from Grantham is extremely important to many residents. The Plan should ensure that a meaningful green buffer is maintained around the village, particularly between Barrowby and Grantham, to prevent gradual coalescence and protect the village’s rural character.

The evidence base supporting the Plan is strong, but the policies would benefit from clearer and stronger wording so that they properly reflect that evidence and provide robust protection against incremental harm to Barrowby’s landscape, setting and village character over the lifetime of the Plan.

Support

Representation ID: 4721

Received: 09/03/2026

Respondent: Karolyn Dixon

I would like to support the work being done to prepare the Barrowby Neighbourhood Plan.
Having lived in the village for many years, I value the open countryside around Barrowby and the fact that it still feels like a village rather than part of the town. The fields around the edge of the village are an important part of this.
I hope the Plan will continue to protect the countryside surrounding Barrowby and make sure that any future development is carefully controlled so that the character of the village is not lost.
At the same time, it seems reasonable that small changes or infill within the village itself can still take place where appropriate.
Thank you to everyone involved in preparing the Plan.

Comment

Representation ID: 4722

Received: 10/03/2026

Respondent: Mark Stukins

I am writing in respect of the Barrowby Neighbourhood plan to highlight some key points which I wish to be considered.

We have enough housing in our village.
An official report (AECOM) shows that Barrowby has already met its housing targets up to 2041, so why is planning permission still being granted. The current wording in the plan is too vague and it should be made clear "no" more housing on Greenfield sites unless there is a specific need for local residents.

Protection of our Western Edge, a key feature of the Harlaxton Denton Bowl.
The Western side of Barrowby is elevated, visible and gives our village its rural identity through access to the countryside (such as the Gingerbread Way up to Pancake Hill) with views over Harlaxton Manor. The current wording in the plan permits development in the village adjacent to the existing village footprint, which developers will exploit. There must be explicit wording that stops new housing to the West of the village to protect our countryside and important views.

Save our views and walks.
Our footpaths and views are what make Barrowby special. However the plan only protects a few specific "dots on the map" rather than the whole skyline. There is not a single "important" view identified in the plan over the Harlaxton Denton Bowl. The only view looking "out" from the village is across the A52 towards Lincoln. We need important views identified looking out from Barrowby towards our countryside and back to Barrowby from our footpaths and better protection for our rural public rights of way so they don't just become alleys between houses.

Keep the village.
Barrowby is in danger of joining Grantham as its greenfield edge gets eroded by developments. We need a defined "Green Buffer" around the village to protect our village boundary and surrounding countryside.

I hope this points are given the due consideration they deserve.