Proposed Housing and Mixed-Use Site Allocations

Comment

Representation ID: 2888

Received: 12/08/2025

Respondent: Ancaster Parish Council

In all developments, affordability and adequate parking provision are essential. The number of affordable homes should be strongly protected, with priority ideally given to those who have a connection to the village. In rural areas like ours, most households have at least two cars, and some have more or include a work van. Recent developments in Ancaster have shown that insufficient parking leads to ongoing problems, and this must be addressed in future planning.

Comment

Representation ID: 2889

Received: 12/08/2025

Respondent: Ancaster Parish Council

While this site is well linked to housing within the village, the primary concern is flood risk. We are particularly concerned about how flooding from the local stream will be prevented without increasing the risk to existing properties. In addition, the existing play space to the north of the site currently has no play equipment and requires maintenance. Privacy to the existing houses should be a priority as they currently have open views which given this is a flood plain they were given to understand it would not be built upon

Object

Representation ID: 2890

Received: 12/08/2025

Respondent: Ancaster Parish Council

Wilsford Lane is unsuitable for this development, particularly alongside the ongoing Bellway Homes scheme. Both junctions are problematic: Ermine Street has poor visibility and a 150m pinch point, while the A153 junction allows only one-way access and is dangerous if misused. The proposed density of 30 dwellings per hectare contrasts sharply with SKPR-271’s 16, which was reduced as a “Gateway” site—this location should be treated similarly. Its elevated position will make it highly visible from across the village. Pedestrians, including schoolchildren walking to the doctors or parish hall, would need to cross Wilsford Lane three times, increasing safety risks.

Comment

Representation ID: 2891

Received: 12/08/2025

Respondent: Ancaster Parish Council

As per SKPR-168 Wilsford lane is unsuitable for this development, with the Bellway development opposite this will result in too much traffic on Wilsford lane especially at Busy periods and given the poor junctions and poor pedestrian routes this is a significant issue