Planners refuse scheme for 80 houses to be built on greenfield site in Humberston

                                              

Whitethroat - one of the warbler species at risk should the site be given over to housing

A PROPOSAL to build up to 80 more houses on land south of Persimmon's  Millennium Park development in Humberston  has been turned down by North East Lincolnshire Council.

Members of the authority's planning committee shared the view of officers that the scheme, off Humberston Avenue, would have a detrimental impact on the open  countryside and wildlife - the site is currently scrubland and grass rich in songbirds, wildflowers and more.

The committee noted that the village council and many nearby residents had objected.

However, this may not be the end of the matter, if the applicants - Messrs S and M Hewson - choose to submit an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate.                                  

Green and leafy site saved - at least for the time being