By Humberston development met with controversy and disdain
Land at Church Lane, Humberston, is set as a housing development for around 93 dwellings.
There have been archaeological concerns in the heritage report and issues raised by formal letters, submitted by residents.
Residents have submitted formal objection letters on the proposal site.
“We see near misses all the time, there is insufficient road infrastructure for the present flow of traffic”
“We are losing too much green space in Humberston to excessive new build areas”
“An accident waiting to happen”
“The proposed development is unnecessary, would increase traffic volume on a lane already at capacity and exposes the children going to and from primary school to increased risk of road traffic accidents”.
A heritage report was published outlining the historical significance of the site and the surrounding area.
An archaeological strip map and record was undertaken on a temporary access road and building footprint on land at Church lane in advance of development. A Roman artifact scatter was uncovered.
A small collection of Roman pottery was found in the area during excavations suggesting “They do indicate a Roman presence in this area”.
“Two archaeological features have been recorded within the proposed development site on, these are the findspot of a prehistoric scraper and earthworks of medieval or early post-medieval ridge and furrow cultivation”.
“Based on this there is a potential for an archaeological activity to occur within the site”
“It is recommended that a geophysical survey is undertaken to fully evaluate potential and inform requirements for additional investigation”.
“The site and proposed development will have the potential to impact upon the significance, within the setting, of these assets”.
“The development will impact upon the composition of views towards assets available from the south, including dynamic views”
The report concludes that the construction will go ahead, citing:
“The development will amount to less than substantial harm”.
A heritage officer, Ms. Jennings stated “Insufficient information is available at present with which to make any reliable observation regarding the impact of this development upon any archaeological remains.”.
Ms. Jennings also concurs with the suggestion of a ‘Geophysical survey’.
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