Plans to build over 100 homes off Moor Lane, Swinderby on the verge of receiving approval from North Kesteven District Council.

Plans to build 132 new homes are on the verge of receiving approval from a District Council.

In the past, the eight-hectare brownfield off Moor Lane, Swinderby has been criticised for being “unsightly, noisy, large commercial business that to many is spoiling the beauty and character of the village.”

The ambitious proposal from developer Peter Sowerby Homes are set to go before North Kesteven District Council planning committee on Tuesday, July 11.

The proposed development will be located on the former site of a vegetable washing facility but has remained vacant since 2015.

Consequently, the local community has embraced the current plans, hoping for a transformation of the “unsightly” factory site.

A key focus of the project is to create an “organic village feel,” with careful consideration given to offering a diverse range of housing types, including affordable residences and bungalows for senior citizens.

The plans also involve the conversion of an existing building into a shop and office space, further enhancing the overall functionality of the development.

Originally, developers sought approval for 148 new homes. However, following discussions with Swinderby Parish Council, the number of homes was reduced to 132.

Five years ago, a different developer was granted permission for 120 homes on the same site, but the project never materialised.

Initial planning documents read: “The design and layout of the proposed development, in conjunction with the professional reports submitted hereto, demonstrate that it will not only assist towards the delivery of housing within Swinderby pursuant to the delivery requirements of the Local Plan but will provide an enhancement of the existing use and setting of the Site for the benefit of the settlement as a whole.”