Much needed housing approved for Blaby District

OUTLINE PLANNING permission has been granted for a new 885 home development just north of the A47 in Kirby Muxloe.

The application, from L and Q Estates, was approved by Blaby District Council Planning Committee members.

As well as the homes the scheme provides for a new primary school, landscaping and public open space. There is also the potential for a coffee shop with community use.

The 44 hectare site has been allocated for housing in the Blaby District Local Plan since 2019 and is mainly agricultural land bordering the existing sports clubs on Hinckley Road as well as Kirby Muxloe Golf Club.

Initially two applications were submitted, one from L and Q Estates for 750 dwellings and a separate one from Hazelton Homes for 137 homes, however, Hazelton Homes withdrew their bid and L and Q Estates took over the proposals for both sites.

All vehicle access will be from a proposed roundabout on the A47 with pedestrian and cycle only access onto the A47 opposite Beggars Lane.

It is expected that 25% of the housing provided will be affordable within a mix of sizes, from one bed to four beds and bungalows.

Future planning applications which will outline the finer details of the scheme will also need to be reviewed by the Council.

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