Councillors on the authority’s planning committee voted down the plan amid concern that it had a “long list of problems”.
Gleeson said in its proposal that the homes will help to provide “low cost housing” and better choice for local people.
North Lincolnshire Council will make a decision on the new scheme at a later date.
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It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas — but not as much in Lincoln — tainted by the absence of the country’s oldest festive market, which was cancelled over safety concerns. Yes, this means that the 2023 Lincolnshire Christmas Market will not take place from Thursday.
With tens of thousands of people googling Christmas markets, it is unsurprising to see a flurry of stories in the nationals about City of Lincoln Council’s decision to cancel the 40-year-old event, which attracted more than 350,000 people in four days last year, and reportedly generated around £15 million for the local economy.