Concern Mounts Over New Homes Plan
Written by HFM News on 29th July 2025
Opposition is mounting against plans to build 28 new ‘affordable’ homes between Kibworth Beauchamp and Smeeton Westerby.
The estate is earmarked for four acres of fields next to the GP surgery, where Smeeton Road meets Main Street.
The site proposed for the new homes
Over 30 people have raised objections with Harborough District Council, including concerns over highway safety, the proximity to electricity pylons and the loss of separation land between the two villages.
Cllr Phil King represents the area and told HFM he is also concerned:
The planning application will be considered by the council.
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