By Barton Council blocks plans to build on archaeological land
Barton upon Humber Town Council has blocked a resident’s plans to demolish his house to build six new ones as it is believed that it sits on archaeological land dating back to medieval and Saxon times.
HER Archaeology raised concerns about the applicant building on the Barrow Road site.
In a council document, they stated: “The application site contains important evidence of the early settlement of Barton between the mid-8th to the 12th centuries.”
They added: “The archaeological evidence is considered of national importance to be treated as equivalent to a designated heritage asset.
“Regrettable, recent planning history has allowed the applicant to undertake engineering groundworks across the site, destroying known archaeology in the process.”
Historic England also states their concerns in the document.
Barton Council eventually objected to the plans and said: “A major archaeological investigation in 2008 uncovered artefacts and structures indicating an extension of the town’s Castledyke running through the site and signs of a previous settlement.”
They added: “The location of the junction on an A road handling a high number of lorries and being used to drop off and pick up students from Baysgarth is a concern.”
The application was reportedly denied by five committee members to three.
However, the applicant reportedly plans to fight against the council’s decision.
He has already received permission previously to build a swimming pool and carp pond on the property.
