Proposed Housing and Mixed-Use Site Allocations

Support

Representation ID: 4333

Received: 21/08/2025

Respondent: AFS Dean

Agent: STAT Planning

The proposed allocation of SKPR-168 for housing is supported in principle.

Proposes an amendment to include a larger site boundary for SKPR-168 or, as a minimum, the diagram and policy text must acknowledge that supporting infrastructure may need to be delivered adjoining the allocation.

Support

Representation ID: 4334

Received: 21/08/2025

Respondent: AFS Dean

Agent: STAT Planning

Policy SKPR-271 is supported as written, providing opportunities for Ancaster’s housing capacity to be met more widely and effectively. We note that a planning application for 73 dwellings on site (ref. S24/2066) is currently under consideration by the local planning authority and is not, therefore, in line with the existing or proposed policy.

Comment

Representation ID: 4335

Received: 21/08/2025

Respondent: AFS Dean

Agent: STAT Planning

The Regulation 18 Draft Local Plan Table 8 identifies the current distribution of housing in South Kesteven District ‘heavily influenced by the scale of allocations made in the adopted Local Plan’. The table shows a clear over-reliance on Grantham for housing delivery to date; 46% compared to the next nearest 19% across all Larger Villages. Housing distribution is just 4% in Other Settlements. A more balanced approach to distribution needs to be taken to meet the effective test of soundness, supporting housing delivery across the district. Other Settlements need allocations to support their longevity, ensure continued service provision in smaller villages and provide housing availability and choice for all, promoting sustainable development by locating housing where it will enhance or maintain the vitality of rural communities in accordance with Paragraph 83 of the NPPF.