MP Objects to 300 Homes Plan

Housing development

Sir Edward Leigh, the Conservative MP for Gainsborough, has objected to plans to build 300 homes on a flood-risk area near Middle Rasen.

The MP of thirty years’ service in the Commons said:-

“This proposal is inherently problematic and unsuitable for the area. Its approval would create numerous problems for traffic management, flood control, doctors’ surgeries, and school places, not to mention problems in compliance with the current area plan.”

“In addition to writing to West Lindsey District Council detailing my objections, I have met with local residents and the Rasen Action Group as well as with Cllr Thomas Smith and Cllr Lewis Strange. Everyone I’ve spoken to is very concerned about this proposal.”

“I am glad the planning committee has deferred their decision as this proposal clearly requires more scrutiny. If they don’t get it right it may be worth asking the Secretary of State to call this in for his consideration.”

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