Work has begun on a new residential scheme in Countesthorpe. Miller Homes will build 170 properties on a 19.2-acre parcel of land adjacent to Leicester Road and Foston Road, between Cherry Lane Garden Centre and Meadow Sports Ground in the south Leicestershire village.
Planning consent for the 170-home scheme was granted by Blaby District Council at its planning committee meeting in July.
The development – known as Willowbrook Rise – will contain one to five bed properties, with 25 per cent of the homes being affordable housing. There will also be a children’s play area and open spaces for new and existing residents to enjoy.
Emma Weston, sales director of Miller Homes East Midlands, said: “Our development in Countesthorpe will provide high quality, energy efficient, sustainable new housing to this area of south Leicestershire. It will complement its existing surroundings while helping to meet the local housing need.
“Willowbrook Rise will be conveniently placed close to Countesthorpe’s village centre, with transport links to South Wigston and Blaby directly leading from the site. We are also making improvements to the roads in the immediate area of the development to help traffic flow and reduce queues.
“A total of 25 per cent of the homes to be built will be provided by Miller Homes as affordable housing, while areas of public open space and additions to landscaping throughout the site will benefit the environment and local community.
“Our on site sales team are now available to speak to about the new homes coming to Countesthorpe, and will be based at the development itself. We’re looking forward to welcoming visitors to Willowbrook Rise as we continue our work on the site to deliver much needed new housing to this part of south Leicestershire.”
Miller Homes East Midlands, based in Derby, say the plans also include improvements to the existing mini roundabout at the Foston Road and Leicester Road junction to form a standard roundabout to reduce queues and delays.
As part of the planning agreement for the new housing scheme, Miller Homes will pay around £1m to support local services in Countesthorpe and across the Blaby district, including £183,560 for primary school education, and £131,648 towards healthcare services at Countesthorpe Health Centre.
