Builders seek views on 70 homes plan

DEVELOPERS Davidsons Homes have issued a public consultation about their plan to build 70 new houses on the land along Jawbone Lane between Station Road, Melbourne, and Kings Newton

Some local residents have had leaflets dropped through the door detailing a virtual exhibition on the plan

The leaflet explains that the intention is to submit a planning application to South Derbyshire District Council, but they are keen to seek the local community’s views on the proposal before it is submitted

It also refers to a parcel of land which could provide additional cemetery space adjacent to the existing cemetery on Pack Horse Road but does not make clear if this benefit will be made available only if planning permission is granted or if the local parish council does not object

Although the developers are seeking the community’s view, the recent Neighbourhood Development Plan, endorsed by a public referendum, made it clear that local people want to maintain the separation between Melbourne and Kings Newton, and a similar previous planning application by Linden Homes in the vicinity was

Five arrested after burglary in Aston

FOUR men and a teenage boy have been arrested in connection with a burglary and the theft of three vehicles in Aston on Trent

Electrical items and clothing were stolen during the break-in on Weston Road sometime around 1 30am on Thursday, May 18

Three vehicles parked outside were also taken, two of which were recovered in Nottingham later the same day Four men and a 17year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of burglary and theft

All five have since been bailed pending further enquiries

Police would like to hear from anyone with any information which could help with their enquiries If you can help, contact them on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 23000302176

by Frank Hughes

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Davidsons recently completed the Millbrook Development of 55 homes and are currently developing Mill Gardens with 41 new dwellings

The proposals are to build houses on either side of Jawbone Lane with the whole area in question totalling 7 24 acres – including the proposed cemetery addition

In its consultation documents Davidsons say they consider the site “a logical location for development” with proposals contributing towards housing numbers for Melbourne in the new local plan

The housebuilder also says the proposed cemetery extension would “take pressure off the existing cemetery” and “provide multiple benefits to the area creating a multi-functional space with opportunities for community involvement in addition to remembrance”

The virtual exhibition is online until June 19

To send in comments, either fill in the form at h t t

Open times 7.30am - 6.00pm Monday to Friday