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ExpoLight-Lincoln-City-Swanpool-Pig-Lane-Winter-17-01-2013 (SP)

(Taken with a Nikon D300 using a Sigma 18-250mm Lens & Sigma 10-20mm Lens. Some fill-in flash was used in some images)

Swanpool is a low-lying drained flood plain south of the River Witham which is in the heart of Lincoln City surrounded by countryside. Swanpool is also a haven for many different types of birds and flowers.
The Character Area forms part of the rural foreground to historic views of the Cathedral and north escarpment from the south and west. As such, the views form part of Lincoln’s rural hinterland both when approaching Lincoln from the southwest and when looking out from elevated parts of the city (e.g. north escarpment) Swanpool and Skewbridge is a transitional area between the city and its rural hinterland. This close connection of countryside and city is an important characteristic of Lincoln, contributing to the city’s rural setting and maintaining a relationship between the market centre and its rural hinterland that has existed for almost two millennia.

The last bastion of Lincoln City countryside is now earmarked for development.
The City of Lincoln Council has revealed major plans for development on land known as the Western Growth Corridor including up to 3,200 new homes, a hotel, leisure complex and Lincoln City football stadium.
An application for the ambitious plans, previously valued at £250 million, could be submitted as early as October this year and the City of Lincoln Council says it hopes to start work on site by late 2018, subject to planning consent. The council is aiming for a finishing date of 2036.
The Western Growth Corridor between Boultham and Birchwood is a 320-hectare site, around 10% of the city and has been considered for development before in 2006, but concerns over flooding have stopped it progressing further. The Environment Agency had criticised the Lincoln plans for being on a flood plain but the city council said further discussions and changes to proposals had reassured the inspectors.

Description
ExpoLight-Lincoln-City-Swanpool-Pig-Lane-Winter-17-01-2013 (SP)

(Taken with a Nikon D300 using a Sigma 18-250mm Lens & Sigma 10-20mm Lens. Some fill-in flash was used in some images)

Swanpool is a low-lying drained flood plain south of the River Witham which is in the heart of Lincoln City surrounded by countryside. Swanpool is also a haven for many different types of birds and flowers.
The Character Area forms part of the rural foreground to historic views of the Cathedral and north escarpment from the south and west. As such, the views form part of Lincoln’s rural hinterland both when approaching Lincoln from the southwest and when looking out from elevated parts of the city (e.g. north escarpment) Swanpool and Skewbridge is a transitional area between the city and its rural hinterland. This close connection of countryside and city is an important characteristic of Lincoln, contributing to the city’s rural setting and maintaining a relationship between the market centre and its rural hinterland that has existed for almost two millennia.

The last bastion of Lincoln City countryside is now earmarked for development.
The City of Lincoln Council has revealed major plans for development on land known as the Western Growth Corridor including up to 3,200 new homes, a hotel, leisure complex and Lincoln City football stadium.
An application for the ambitious plans, previously valued at £250 million, could be submitted as early as October this year and the City of Lincoln Council says it hopes to start work on site by late 2018, subject to planning consent. The council is aiming for a finishing date of 2036.
The Western Growth Corridor between Boultham and Birchwood is a 320-hectare site, around 10% of the city and has been considered for development before in 2006, but concerns over flooding have stopped it progressing further. The Environment Agency had criticised the Lincoln plans for being on a flood plain but the city council said further discussions and changes to proposals had reassured the inspectors.