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Thursday, November 20, 2008, 07:30
Diggers will soon be sent in to begin the first phase of a 226-home programme in Ruston Way, off Tritton Road.
An eight-unit, 45,000 sq ft office park has also been approved – and could eventually create 300 new jobs.
But uncertainty remains about whether neighbouring manufacturing firm James Dawson and Son, which employs 305 people, will leave the city – as it said it could be forced to do because of noise complaints from new residents.
Lincolnshire Chamber chief executive, Simon Beardsley, said the credit crunch was already squeezing many city firms.
"It's just something else to contend with," he said.
"It's very difficult at this stage and we would not want to lose such a respected and well-known employer within the city.
"It would be difficult to attract a company of that size back in if they leave."
The housebuilders behind the development say it will substantially increase the amount of affordable housing available in Lincoln.
Gary Turner, a spokesman for Westleigh Developments, said: "We are pleased to have received planning permission for this project in Lincoln and look forward to beginning work on the development which, when finished, will ease the city's shortage of affordable housing."
A total of 76 "affordable" homes will be built in the first phase of the development.
To find out more about the development see Thursday's Lincolnshire Echo.
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