Appeal Allowed — Goxhill
PA/2025/532
Land adjacent to Hawthorne Gardens, Goxhill, DN19 7UN
The appeal decision concerns a planning application by Keigar Homes Ltd for the erection of 15 dwellings, public open space, and community changing rooms in Goxhill, which North Lincolnshire Council had previously refused based on drainage concerns. The main issue identified by the Inspector was whether adequate surface and foul drainage could be provided without causing pollution, health risks, or flooding. The Inspector noted that the development would extend an already approved housing project and included provisions for community facilities. The refusal was primarily due to Anglian Water's objection regarding existing drainage capacity, which they indicated would not be available until 2030. However, the Lead Local Flood Authority supported the proposal with conditions, and the Inspector found that a drainage strategy could be implemented to allow construction to proceed while addressing the foul drainage issue. The Inspector concluded that the proposal would provide much-needed housing in an area lacking a five-year housing supply and would contribute positively to local amenities. The appeal was allowed, granting planning permission subject to conditions that ensure compliance with drainage strategies and other planning requirements. Conditions attached to the decision included standard time limits, adherence to approved plans, and various pre-commencement conditions related to construction management, drainage strategies, and landscaping. The Inspector emphasized that these conditions were necessary to mitigate potential impacts on the surrounding area and ensure compliance with planning policies.
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