A vision for a thriving, connected community

The site is located on the western edge of Baston. It is bordered by Greatford Road to the north, Deeping Road to the east and King Street to the west.

The site has been identified as a draft allocation in the emerging South Kesteven Local Plan, meaning the Council has recognised its potential to accommodate new homes in the future. South Kesteven also needs to deliver more than 900 new homes each year to meet demand, with over 1,000 households currently on the housing waiting list.

A draft allocation means the Council has signalled, through its emerging Local Plan, that the site is suitable in principle for new housing. It is not a final decision, but it indicates that the site is being actively considered as part of the area’s long-term strategy for growth.

An outline application is used to agree the principle of development, including aspects such as the amount of housing, access points and the broad layout of the site. It does not include detailed designs of the homes or landscaping.

Before applying for planning permission, we assess local services like roads, schools and healthcare. We then work with councils and service providers to agree what improvements are needed. If the development is approved, funding for these improvements is secured through legal agreements and delivered as the project progresses.

Yes. Up to 30% of the homes on the site will be designated as affordable housing. These could include a mix of homes for social rent, affordable rent, shared ownership and other low-cost options such as First Homes. The exact type and mix will be agreed in consultation with the South Kesteven District Council as the plans progress.

Transport specialists are assessing the expected impact on the local road network. This includes looking at traffic flows, access arrangements and opportunities to enhance walking and cycling routes. Any mitigation required will be agreed with Lincolnshire County Council as the highways authority and included within the planning application.

As part of the planning process, we are assessing the capacity of local schools, healthcare providers and other services. If improvements or additional funding are required, these will be agreed with South Kesteven District Council and relevant service providers through the planning process.

Specialist engineers are carrying out assessments to understand how the site currently drains and how surface water can be safely managed. Sustainable drainage systems, such as swales or attenuation basins, are being explored to help reduce flood risk both on and off the site.

The proposals include over 18 acres of public open space, which could feature allotments, a community orchard, play areas, and new planting. Opportunities to retain and enhance existing landscape features are also being explored.

Environmental surveys are underway to understand existing habitats and species. The proposals include measures to improve biodiversity across the site, such as new planting, green corridors and enhancements to existing landscape features. The emerging plans seek to deliver a minimum of 10% Biodiversity Net Gain.

If the outline planning application is approved in 2026, a reserved matters application providing details on matters such as the appearance of housing and landscape would follow, likely in 2027. On that basis, we would not expect construction to commence until late 2027 or 2028.

You can share your views by completing our online survey or by adding a comment to our interactive map. You can also contact the project team directly using the details on this website. All feedback received will help shape the proposals before the planning application is submitted.