19 February 2025 / 19 February 2025 by mikejelfs
Oak Road Littlethorpe Planning Application Refusal The proposed development at Oak Road in Littlethorpe was refused by the Blaby District Council Planning Committee last week. The application, submitted by Gladman Developments Ltd, sought outline permission for up to 155 residential dwellings, including affordable housing, public open space, landscaping, and sustainable drainage systems. The key reason […]
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7 February 2025 / 7 February 2025 by mikejelfs
Whilst no new major housing applications have been submitted this week, the agenda has been published for the meeting of Blaby District Council’s Planning Committee next week. Blaby District Planning Meeting: Littlethorpe & Countesthorpe Developments Face Critical Decision On 13th February, Blaby District Council’s Planning Committee will decide on two controversial housing developments in Littlethorpe […]
25 January 2025 / 25 January 2025 by mikejelfs
825 Houses in Enderby An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) application (reference: 25/01/EIASCO) has been submitted for a site intended for approximately 825 houses. The land is part of the local plan and effectively links the area allocated to the New Lubbesthorpe development with Enderby. While an outline or full planning application has not yet been […]
16 January 2025 / 16 January 2025 by mikejelfs
Flooding You might want to check out our recent posts on the devastating flooding events of 6th January. One explores the underlying causes, while the other presents a bold idea to spark discussion on a more permanent solution. Planning Applications – a Quiet Start to the year So far this month, no major new housing […]
11 January 2025 / 11 January 2025 by mikejelfs
Following our initial exploration of the challenges in Whetstone, it’s time to delve into a potential solution that combines innovative water management with long-term infrastructure planning. Drawing inspiration from the Blackburn Meadows Flood Storage Area in Sheffield, we present the idea of developing a reservoir / storage area at Whetstone Pastures. The Sheffield Model: Blackburn […]
10 January 2025 / 11 January 2025 by mikejelfs
Flooding is a significant concern in our villages, with Whetstone, Littlethorpe, and parts of Narborough being among the lowest-lying areas in the district. Over the past couple of years, our villages have been flooded multiple times, highlighting the vulnerability of our communities and the growing impact of climate change. The latest flood occurred earlier this […]
21 December 2024 / 21 December 2024 by mikejelfs
No new multiple-house planning applications have been submitted this week. It will be interesting to see if any are posted early next week ahead of the Christmas and New Year holiday period. We will continue sharing weekly updates throughout 2025 and hope you’ve found these posts valuable over the past few months. Wishing you a […]
14 December 2024 / 14 December 2024 by mikejelfs
South Whetstone – 120 House Proposal – Further info I was pleased to accept an invitation to meet with representatives from Miller Homes’ development communications team. They had previously met with residents of Elliot Close and Wright Close, whose homes were flooded during heavy rain caused by Storm Henk in January this year. The proposed […]
5 December 2024 / 7 December 2024 by mikejelfs
More information on the 180 House proposal for Cosby The website detailing the proposal for a development on Broughton Road in Cosby has been updated to include the outline of the site boundaries alongside some other details. The developer also hosted an event for the public to view the proposal at the Village Hall in […]
29 November 2024 / 29 November 2024 by mikejelfs
By Blaby Green Party District Councillor Tony Deakin Today’s meeting showed clearly Blaby District Council’s current difficult position with respect to considering applications for new housing developments. This was particularly true for application 24/0001/OUT, a proposal to build 185 new houses at a site on Willoughby Road in Countesthorpe. This proposal was previously brought before […]
