Blaby District Council has withdrawn its opposition to an outline planning application for 155 homes on farmland off Oak Road in Littlethorpe, Leicestershire.
The scheme, submitted by Gladman Developments Ltd, had previously been refused by the council due to concerns over its impact on the village. Gladman appealed the decision, presenting evidence on the quality and use of the farmland.
Following a four-day appeal hearing, the council decided to discontinue its objection ahead of the Planning Inspectorate’s ruling. The council cited the strength of the developer’s evidence and the potential costs of continuing the defence as factors in its decision.
The outcome clears the way for approval, subject to the Planning Inspectorate’s formal determination.
