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| Uncertain future for golf course in Humberston |
MP Martin Vickers has added his voice to the growing opposition to a 234-house estate being built on the disused nine-hole golf course behind Humberston Country Club.
Parliamentarians do not often comment on planning applications, but the representative for Brigg and Immingham has decided to make an exception in this case.
In a memo to North East Lincolnshire Council's planning department, he writes: "Development of this site will be hugely detrimental to Humberston and the wider community.
"The loss of open space and a much-loved golf course is unacceptable, particularly at a time when there are multiple developments already approved and a number of others to be determined.
"To grant this application may help meet Government housing targets but will:
* Be damaging to the environment
* Put greater strain on the highway network
* Increase the pressure on public services
"The development, if it goes ahead, will increase the dangers to pupils attending Humberston Academy.
"Traffic at school arrival/leaving times is already extremely heavy.
"Last year the council refused an application to further develop land off Maple Grove, New Waltham.
"This was subsequently overturned by the Government-appointed inspector even though he acknowledged that, at certain times, Toll Bar roundabout operated in excess of capacity.
"Approval of this application will increase pressure on the road network in Humberston/New Waltham.
"The Government repeatedly refer to sustainable development.
"I would suggest to the council that this proposal is not sustainable and I urge the council to refuse it."
The proposal, submitted by Vistry Homes, is also being opposed by Humberston Village Council and by Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society, with the latter noting that it is against national planning policy to allow land traditionally used for sport to be developed for non-sporting purposes save in "exceptional circumstances".
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