A proposed housing development by Bloor Homes, involving 145 properties on the southern edge of Leicester Forest East, is expected to secure planning approval from Blaby District Council.
The 27-acre site, located south of the A47, is partly made up of a former golf course and farmland. The plan includes demolishing a 19th-century farmhouse to make way for the scheme. The land is already designated for housing under the council’s local plan.
Local parish councils have raised objections, primarily over the impact of an access road onto the busy A47, as well as concerns about strain on local infrastructure such as schools and healthcare services.
Blaby District Council officers have recommended approving the project, citing the site’s sustainable location and good public transport access. They also confirmed that Bloor Homes would be required to make financial contributions to help offset the development’s impact on local services.
The final decision is set to be made at the council meeting on 8 May.
