Boston Borough Council’s planning committee has granted full planning permission for a major new residential development in Fishtoft that will see 89 new homes built on land to the east of Gaysfield Road.
The plans, submitted by Gleeson Regeneration Ltd, include the construction of 89 dwellings together with new roads, drainage infrastructure, public open spaces, and landscaping, following amendments received by the Local Planning Authority in October 2024.
The development will be built on a 3.8-hectare site currently used as agricultural land, situated just south of the village scout hut. It forms part of a wider growth plan for the area, previously approved for 66 homes across two earlier permissions granted in 2021.
The approved layout will provide a mix of one to four-bedroom homes, including both detached and semi-detached properties, designed in a traditional style. According to the applicant, the development will deliver “affordable homes for local people,” with all houses marketed at low-cost market rates — a hallmark of Gleeson’s housing model.
A key feature of the plans is the inclusion of public open space and a large attenuation pond in the south-east corner of the site, helping to manage surface water and create a more attractive, green environment for residents. The proposal also includes tree planting, pedestrian footpaths, and widened pavements to improve connectivity with Fishtoft Primary School and the surrounding village.
As part of the planning conditions, Gleeson must also:
- Provide highway improvements along Gaysfield Road, including a widened 3-metre footway and a new pedestrian crossing near the scout hut.
- Deliver a Construction Environmental Management Plan to minimise disruption for nearby residents during the build.
- Ensure all homes are built with flood-resilient techniques, set a minimum of 300mm above existing ground levels, in line with local flood policies.
- Include ecological enhancements such as bird boxes for swifts and a 30-year Habitat Management and Maintenance Plan.
In approving the scheme, the Council said it had taken account of national planning guidance and local plan policies to secure “sustainable development that improves the economic, social and environmental conditions of the borough.”
The project represents one of the most significant new housing developments in Fishtoft in recent years and is expected to make a substantial contribution to Boston’s growing housing needs while maintaining a village character through sensitive design and landscaping.
