City of Lincoln Council is pleased to announce that planning permission has been granted for the development of 50 high-quality new council homes at Jasmin Green in Birchwood.
This will mark another major step forward in the council’s Vision 2030 ambition to deliver sustainable homes that meet the needs of local residents.
The development will be delivered in partnership with BPM-Architecture Ltd and Belvin Construction. Work on site is expected to begin in Spring 2026, with completion anticipated in the autumn of 2027.
The scheme will provide a varied mix of homes, including:
- 24 houses
- 8 flats (4 ground floor and 4 first floor)
- 18 bungalows
All homes will be built to a minimum EPC A rating and are designed to significantly reduce energy consumption and household running costs. This includes solar panels with battery storage, air source heat pumps, high levels of insulation, and EV charging points installed for all properties.
All eighteen bungalows, and the scheme’s four ground floor flats have been designed to be fully wheelchair accessible.
The scheme also retains key pedestrian routes through the site, ensuring safe and convenient access to local facilities on both sides of the development.
All homes will be owned, let and managed by City of Lincoln Council and will be allocated in accordance with the Council’s allocations policy.
Cllr Donald Nannestad, Portfolio Holder for Quality Housing, said:
“Our Vision 2030 plan sets out a clear ambition to provide quality housing and build communities where people feel supported and connected.
“The homes at Jasmin Green will help us meet those aims by offering well-designed, affordable homes that reflect the needs of residents. This is an important step in ensuring we continue to provide trusted, tenant-focused services and improve housing options across the city.”
Daren Turner, Director of Housing and Investment, said:
“Securing conditional planning permission for Jasmin Green is another step forward in our commitment to delivering high-quality, 100% affordable homes for the people of Lincoln, which is a key element of the council’s Housing Revenue Account 30-year business plan.
“With demand for these types of homes growing in Lincoln, developments like this play an important role in meeting local housing needs.
“We have worked carefully and closely with our partners and the local community to develop a thoughtful and responsive scheme that has been shaped to deliver sustainable, resilient homes that will benefit our communities for many years to come.”
Steve Turner, Managing Director at Belvin Construction, said:
“Belvin construction are delighted that full planning through unanimous approval was given at City of Lincoln planning committee on 10 December. This concludes a year of working through pre-construction with various consultants, design team and City of Lincoln council to produce a housing scheme that is sustainable for the local residents to Birchwood.”
Fay Benson, Architect at BPM Architecture, said:
“BPM-Architecture Ltd are pleased to have been involved on such a project, alongside the City of Lincoln Council and Belvin Construction to develop a responsive and thoughtful 100% affordable housing scheme, which is truly representative of the community needs.”
The scheme incorporates a range of ecological and landscape enhancements creating a high-quality environment that complements the existing neighbourhood.
City of Lincoln Council remains committed to expanding the supply of affordable housing across the city, ensuring that residents have access to safe, modern, and energy-efficient homes.