Councillors who fear hands are 'tied behind backs' approve 96 homes for Ancaster | Updated: 15:52, 17 March 2021 Plans for nearly 100 homes in a village have been approved, but councillors urged developers to take note of concerns. AFS Dean Ltdâs outline proposals for up to 96 homes on land north of Wilsford Lane in Ancaster were given the go ahead by South Kesteven District Councilâs planning committee on Wednesday. Councillors also agreed access to the site from Wilsford Lane in the south-west corner of the site, which will include widening the existing footpath and roadway. Indicative plan of the development at Ancaster. (45247410) Officers confirmed the site was already allocated for development in the areaâs Local Plan and praised the highways improvements as well as the retention of hedges and trees and a new landscape buffer.