Local authorities are expected to approve plans to build 105 homes on agricultural land near Ravenstone. Gladman Developments proposes the development on a site off Wash Lane to the north of the village.
North West Leicestershire District Council’s planning officers have recommended that the scheme be approved, despite objections from the Ravenstone, Snibston Parish Council, and 17 residents. Key concerns include the potential loss of green space, the environmental impact on local wildlife, and increased traffic congestion from the additional housing.
Gladman Developments has argued that the site is strategically located and meets the region’s new housing needs. In response to concerns, the council has stipulated that the developer must contribute financially to local infrastructure. This includes £1.14 million for education, £600,000 for transport improvements, and funding for tree planting in the area.
