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Proposals submitted for up to 500 new homes on edge of Lincoln

Have your say: A public consultation is being held on plans for a 500-home estate on the outskirts of Lincoln.

A public consultation is underway on plans for a 500-home estate on the outskirts of Lincoln.

The Church Commissioners for England have applied to West Lindsey District Council for outline planning permission on the site to the south of St Augustine Road in Lincoln, which lies just outside the city boundaries.

The land, known as Greetwell Fields, is bordered by the residential development at Bunkers Hill, St Augustine Road and Hawthorn Road to the north.

The initial outline plan for the 500 homes.

The initial outline plan for the 500 homes.

The planned Lincoln Eastern Bypass (LEB) would be to the east, agricultural land to the south and Greetwell Quarry with its quarry face to the west.

Agents WYG, based in West Yorkshire, have drawn up the application for two new access roads, plus groundworks and landscaping as part of the proposed development.

A proposal for up to 500 new homes on the outskirts of Lincoln has been submitted

A proposal for up to 500 new homes on the outskirts of Lincoln has been submitted

Residents are now invited to comment on the plans on West Lindsey District Council’s website, referring to application number 132932.

The planned development comes just days after Beal Developments Ltd submitted proposals to the district council for 200 houses, as well as a possible sports facility, in nearby Nettleham.