A major housing development in Melton Mowbray is moving forward as Bloor Homes submits plans for 900 new homes in the town’s south, marking a significant phase of the broader Melton South Sustainable Neighbourhood initiative. The site off Kirby Lane forms part of a larger scheme for up to 2,000 homes designated in Melton Borough Council’s local plan.
The Bloor proposal outlines a seven-stage phased delivery of the 900 units, including around 130 affordable homes. The development would incorporate extensive green infrastructure, such as a semi-natural woodland, a new park, green corridors, and hedgerow walks.
This application follows a separate approval granted in December for 1,200 homes in the northern part of the town. That northern scheme includes nearly £30 million in developer contributions for community services and infrastructure.
The Melton South plan, approved in 2021, includes residential construction and land allocated for new schools and employment use. Davidsons Homes has also been contracted to build additional housing across the wider southern site.
The council anticipates that approximately 1,700 homes within the Melton South scheme will be completed by 2036. A public consultation on Bloor’s 900-home application remains open until 2 June.
