Naseby Sq Campaigners To Take To The Streets

Naseby Square

Campaigners fighting the redevelopment of an elderly persons’ housing scheme in Market Harborough will take to the streets tomorrow.

They will hold a brief rally outside bungalows in Naseby Square, on the Southern Estate, that are earmarked for demolition, before gathering on The Square to promote a petition and public meeting taking place on December 6th about their concerns.

11 bungalows, 8 flats and a community centre will be demolished at the Waterloo Housing site off Stuart Road, if the plan by Harborough Council goes ahead.

The Council wants to build 39 new houses in their place.

Concerns include the loss of the current homes and the community there, increased traffic, parking problems and the effect on neighbouring properties.

Rev Dave Tomlin, from the Naseby Square Tenants Action Group, told Hfm, people are still living in some of the properties that would be demolished:

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.

The planning application is due to be considered in the new year.