DEVELOPERS are considering an appeal against a planning decision opposing the building of 400 homes in Humberston.
It was the second time North East Lincolnshire Council planning councillors refused the plans by Keystone Developments Ltd for 400 homes off Humberston Avenue, after first refusing permission in November last year.
One councillor said it was like "Groundhog Day" discussing the same plans.
The application was narrowly rejected six votes to five by councillors.
But councillors approved an application for 121 homes off Scout Lane, Humberston, on the former golf club site, known locally as Par 3.
The committee also approved a further 11 dwellings on Waltham Road, and two on Roseveare Avenue.
Architect for the Par 3 scheme Jonathan Hendry said: "There is a great opportunity here for the area, for locals and for the authority to set housing standards."
The new scheme will include a widening of Scout Lane, a new footpath and new bus stop in Humberston Avenue.
Members of North East Lincolnshire Council's planning committee said the plans by Keystone Developments Ltd were for a site outside the development boundary on a designated greenfield site.
After the meeting, representatives of the developers said they are considering an appeal.
Keystone's assistant director, Nicola Worboys said it could cost up to £100,000 to appeal the decision, but the firm could claim the costs from the council.
A spokesman for the company said: "We are very disappointed and we continue to believe in the intrinsic merits of the scheme, not least because of the 200 retirement homes.
"There is increasing demand for homes in the area. We shall be looking at our options for the development."
Councillors renewed objections it was not a development site and were concerned for schoolchildren's safety.
