Controversial Plan To Be Considered In New Year

Controversial plans to redevelop an elderly persons’ housing scheme in Market Harborough will be considered in the New Year.

Those opposing the move at Naseby Square, on the Southern Estate, saw their campaign boosted over the weekend, when over 380 people signed petitions against it.

Protesters outside homes in Naseby Square

Some bungalows and flats will be demolished to make way for new houses if the plan by Harborough Council goes ahead.

The Council’s Planning Committee will have consider whether or not to grant the proposal planning permission.

Joint statement on behalf Harborough District Council and Waterloo Housing:

The Naseby Square redevelopment is an exciting collaborative scheme which aims to replace ageing properties with up to 39 modern, fit-for-purpose homes. Throughout the scheme, we have listened to valuable feedback from tenants and, based on this, we intend to revise the proposals. As well as new homes, the scheme also includes a new communal meeting lounge, enhanced communal spaces and landscaping.

The well-being of tenants remains the utmost priority and Waterloo Housing has been working very closely, and on an individual basis, with all their residents. They have been kept fully informed of the vacant properties available in the areas of their choice and most of the effected residents have already chosen their new accommodation and have moved and settled into their new homes. Waterloo will continue to work closely to support the remaining residents on an individual basis until they too are all settled and happy in their new home.