Call For Action After Country Park Left ‘Unfinished’ & ‘Dangerous’
Written by HFM News on 25th February 2022
Residents could be left will a bill of £250,000 to sort out issues at a popular country park on their estate in Great Bowden.
They say Hursley Park was not completed in-line with approved plans and are demanding action from Harborough District Council and developer Mulberry Homes.
The biggest problem is gravel pathways breaking up across the 20-acre site off Welham Road, which should have been constructed from tarmac.
Pathways are breaking up
There is a fear if a resolution cannot be found soon, the park, which opened in 2019, will have to be closed to the public.
The Council and the developer have pledged to act.
Andy Poore lives on the estate and is one of the Directors of the residents’ management company, which is responsible for maintaining the park.
He spoke to Hfm’s Nick Shaw
Pathways at Hursley Park
Residents have met with officials from Harborough District Council to raise their concerns.
Ward councillor Phil Knowles organised the meeting, which was also attended by Harborough MP Neil O’Brien.
Cllr Knowles spoke to Hfm:
A dead hedgerow at Hursley Park
Ian Sadler, Managing Director for Mulberry Homes, said: “We are sorry that it has taken longer than expected to complete the works to the country park at our Hursley Park development in Great Bowden.
“We are working closely with the directors of the residents’ management company and the local authority to progress the outstanding items as soon as possible.”
Jonathan Bateman, Harborough District Council’s Cabinet lead for planning, said: “We are working with the residents, who own and have responsibility for the park, and last week chaired a meeting with ward councillors, local MP, and other interested parties, to help residents find a way forward.
“The Council’s planning committee have requested a review be undertaken into compliance with the landscape management plan.”
Pathways are breaking up
