Proposed Housing and Mixed-Use Site Allocations

Support

Representation ID: 4258

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey

Agent: Marrons

The site represents a strategic opportunity to deliver housing within the Market Town of Bourne, in close proximity to employment hubs and local services. Its delivery would support local economic growth, widen housing choice, and contribute positively to meeting the Council’s housing trajectory targets in an efficient and sustainable location. The Land North of Mill Drove, Bourne (SKPR-83) is demonstrably suitable, available, and deliverable, and can make a meaningful contribution towards South Kesteven’s housing requirements. The allocation will bring significant social, economic, and environmental benefits, reinforcing the soundness of its inclusion within the Local Plan Review.
Considers RAG ratings of site in Draft Site Assessment Report (2025) to be reviewed against; Overlap with a Flood Zone, surface water flood risk, Proximity to closest Designated Site, Proximity to Local Wildlife Site, Proximity to Scheduled Monument, and Overlap with Agricultural Land.

Comment

Representation ID: 4259

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey

Agent: Marrons

Housing Requirement, Spatial Strategy and SA process

The housing requirement could exceed the minimum local housing need in South Kesteven due to alignment of homes and jobs and delivery of affordable housing.

Updated considerations to the overarching strategy should be considered through the current consultation or its supporting evidence base, including through the Sustainability Appraisal addendum (SA).

There may be merit in reviewing the relative balance of housing across the Sub-Regional Centre and the Market Towns, to ensure the strategy reflects both the sustainability and deliverability credentials of each settlement.