Planning Apps

Outline planning permission for new dwellinghouse (all matters reserved) - at 319 Markfield Lane Service Road, Field Head, Markfield, Leicestershire LE67 9PR

Erection of detached garage and flat roof dormer window to rear elevation of existing loft space - at 126 Main Street, Markfield, Leicestershire LE67 9UX

Variation of conditons 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 12 & 14 of planning permission 20/00481/FUL. Amendment to substitute drawings, change materials, finish floor level, drainage, geo-environmental investigation, site management plan and fibre connection - at Land Adjacent Stanton-Under-Bardon Primary School, Main Street, Stanton Under Bardon, Leicestershire

AS I WRITE THIS, we have just marked a year since Russia invaded Ukraine- and I’m sure we all long for the war to be over, for the Ukrainian people’s sake, and for world peace.

We have also just marked the beginning of Lent, a time when we remember Jesus being tempted in the wilderness- but also reflect on our own lives and characters. We remember the wrong things we do, say and think, and the good that we fail to do- and turn again from self to God and others.

Now, the situation in Ukraine is not of our making- but has been caused by people who, as Jesus was tempted to do, seek to protect self above others, use power for the wrong reasons, and seek to use that power and status to control and dehumanise others. It is easy to call these people evil- I have done so myself many times. But in the long run, if we want a better, more peaceful world, we all need to do our bit. Like Jesus, who said “NO!” to all the temptations, may we also say “NO!” May we seek a decent standard of living for all, not look down on others, and may our power be exercised with love.

Judith Lincoln Minister, Trinity Methodist Church, Markfield www.markfieldmethodistchurch.org FB Markfield Methodist Church

Erection of featherboard fencingat 29 Forest Road, Markfield, Leicestershire LE67 9UN

Outline Planning Application for the construction of a new dwellinghouse (All matters reserved except for scale, layout and access) - at Ben Venuto, Thornton Lane, Markfield Leicestershire LE67 9RP

Severn Trent offers free trees to landowners across its region

SEVERN TRENT is offering free trees to landowners of between 2.2 and 5 acres across its region.

The water company is asking interested landowners to get in touch BY THE END OF MARCH to access the exciting offer, which will see Severn Trent assist with pre-planting planning and maintenance costs over 10 years.

Severn Trent, who was the Official Nature and Carbon Neutral Partner of Birmingham 2022, will provide a desktop assessment of the land, and will draw up a tree planting plan which will include trees that are in keeping with the area that they will be planted in.

The trees planted will contribute to the 2,022-acre Commonwealth Forest that the company committed to planting following the Games.

To register your interest in free trees, please email: forestdelivery@severntrent.co.uk by the end of March. Landowners with over 10 acres can also get in touch via email as Severn Trent still has Commonwealth Forest opportunities for the next planting season.