Housing Development on Disused Quarry in Lincoln Delayed Amidst Concerns

Proposed construction of around 70 residences on a disused quarry site along Riseholme Road in Lincoln has been put on hold due to objections from local government representatives and the community. The Lindum Group’s planning application, encompassing a mere six affordable homes out of the total, has been openly criticised by Labour councillor Karen Lee, who described the proposed figure as ‘alarmingly insufficient’. Despite a third-party review supporting the proposal, Lincolnshire County Council’s planning committee has decided to delay the application process until 2026 to gather more detailed information. Susan Nock, a member of the local community, has employed legal measures to ensure the protection of trees within the proposed site, highlighting the necessity for the conservation of green spaces and ample availability of social housing for the populace of Lincoln.
The above report is an adaptation by The Lincoln Post from original reporting by www.bbc.com.