North Lincolnshire Council's planning committee - meeting at Scunthorpe Civic Centre - has refused a scheme aimed at building 10 new homes in Brigg.
Reference was made to the decision by Coun Rob Waltham during last night's monthly meeting of Brigg Town Council, held in the Angel Suite (Monday, January 22).
Coun Waltham is the leader of North Lincolnshire Council, as well as serving on the town authority.
The 10 properties were earmarked for land to the west of Almond Grove, on the edge of the Newlands estate.
Although supporting the development of the land for housing in Brigg, the Town Council felt the increase in the number of dwellings raised concerns regarding the narrow vehicular access and lack of footpath access for pedestrians.
Lincoln-based Shirecare Property Co Ltd proposed a mix of two- three- and four-bedroom properties - semi and detached.
North Lincolnshire Council planning staff recommended the granting of permission, concluding that the proposed residential development would not have an unacceptable impact on the character of the area, highway safety or the amenity of neighbouring residential properties.
The planning committee - made up of elected councillors - considered the application but turned it down. Read the reasons through this link...
Any individual or company refused planning permission has the right to lodge an appeal with the government, with an inspector then being assigned to consider whether or not to reverse the local authority's decision.
