Thousands of homes planned for Grimsby West
Plans include housing, schools and local centres
A major housing development has been proposed west of Grimsby, with plans to build up to 3,500 homes alongside schools, care facilities, and local centres.
Grimsby West LLP, the applicant behind the project, is a joint venture between Harworth Group and M F Strawson Ltd. They say the application follows extensive discussions with North East Lincolnshire Council and other stakeholders since 2024.
What does the plan include?
The development aims to create three distinct neighbourhoods:
West Coates will include around 850-900 homes
Aylesby Wood, the largest neighbourhood, will have about 1,750 homes, a local centre with services such as a medical centre, pharmacy, nursery, café, and schools
Freshney Vale will provide roughly 700 homes, a southern local centre including a supermarket, pub or restaurant, and a vet’s
Additionally, the plans outline 72 hectares of multifunctional open spaces, a proposed country park, and a 2.5km link road connecting to the A46 and A1136. The road would feature bus stops along its length to integrate public transport routes.
Timeline for completion
The developers have proposed a phased plan that could span 26 years. Initial works will focus on the construction of the link road, followed by development in West Coates, Freshney Vale, and finally, Aylesby Wood.
Socio-economic impact
The developers estimate that during construction, the site could generate up to 163 direct jobs and an additional 286 roles in the wider economy each year. Upon completion, the community could support 172 full-time jobs and generate £8.2m annually in council tax revenue, with an expected population of nearly 7,800 residents.
Concerns raised by the public
More than 420 comments have been made in response to the planning application during its first week. Common objections include the impact on agricultural land, local wildlife, and flood risks in the Freshney Valley area.
One resident from Albatross Drive expressed concerns about the flooding history of the area during autumn and winter months. Others have questioned the need for new housing developments in rural areas and suggested focusing on existing abandoned buildings and urban redevelopment instead.