Residents say no need for more houses in their village

Plans have been submitted for 54 new homes on green space in Bardney, backing onto homes on Abbey Road and Wragby Road.

One woman who lives next to the site blamed the lack of amenities on a lack of interest in the village.

“Homes in Bardney just aren’t selling. There are about 14 on Rightmove from the brand new estate right now,” she said.

“We’ve heard they’re slowing down building on a second housing estate that’s got planning permission as well.

“There’s just no amenities here – the buses are rubbish, so you either have to walk or drive to work.”

Another woman said: “Why build another lot when the first two aren’t selling?

“We’ve already got enough homes for a village with these facilities. We only have a small shop, and it’s impossible to get into the doctors.

“It used to be a nice peaceful village – now it’s getting a bit rougher. I’m not sure if stories on social media are putting people off moving here.”

However, the question of whether there’s actually demand for housing isn’t something planning officials can take into account when making a decision.

The plans have been submitted by Fytche-Taylor Planning Ltd on behalf of the estate of the former landowner.

Other Bardney residents said they were concerned about how close the 54 new homes would be to theirs.

A Wragby Road resident said: “The plans show that directly next to our garden will be a green space where it seems like it’s intended that the village kids will play. I’m not very fond of the idea.”

Another said: “All we want is a nice back garden, but the houses will overlook where ours is. ”

The application seeks outline permission, with details such as layout to be submitted at a future date.

The area is currently enclosed by properties on three sides and wouldn’t extend further into the village.

Planning documents say: “The proposed layout is purely indicative and serves the purpose of demonstrating that 54 dwellings, together with necessary infrastructure to serve the development, can reasonably be accommodated within the site.”

The plans are currently being determined by West Lindsey District Council.