Local Councillor Surgeries 11 October 2024 / 11 October 2024 by mikejelfs Tony or Roger will be available for a chat at Kirby Muxloe Library on the last Saturday of every month, 11am to 1pm. If you are having difficulties , they would be happy to listen and help wherever possible. Read more »
New Local Plan 20 August 2024 / 30 October 2024 by mikejelfs Mike Jelfs has created an unofficial google map, showing all planning applications for housing developments in Blaby District, alongside the proposed housing sites that were included in the last review of Blaby District Council’s New Local Plan in 2021. The next review was scheduled for September 2024 but now is delayed till later in the […] Read more » Planning
Planning Update – Week Ending 22nd February 2025 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 […] Read more » Planning
Planning Update – Week Ending 8th February 2025 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 […] Read more » Planning
Planning Update Week Ending 25th January 2025 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 […] Read more » Planning
Planning Update Week ending 18th January 2025 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 […] Read more » Planning
Flood Mitigation at Whetstone Pastures: A Bold Idea 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 […] Read more » Flooding Planning
Flooding – Narborough, Whetstone & Littlethorpe 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 […] Read more » Flooding Planning
Planning Update Week Ending 21st December 2024 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 […] Read more » Planning
Planning Update Week Ending 14th December 2024 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 […] Read more » Planning
Planning Update Week Ending 7th December 2024 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 […] Read more » Planning
Thoughts on Planning Committee meeting 28/11/24 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 […] Read more » Meeting Planning
