Residents of Lincolnshire have voiced their relief after local authorities rejected plans for a new service station. There had been rising safety concerns due to potential increases in traffic and congestion that could be caused by the proposed service station. Several locals went as far as describing the suggested location as ‘an accident waiting to happen’. There was widespread community opposition to the project. The determination to deny the planning application was praised by local campaigners, who stressed the paramount importance of ensuring safe travel on Lincolnshire’s roads.
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