Plan For Up To 220 New Homes On Edge Of Fleckney

A housing developer has revealed plans to build up to 220 new homes on the edge of Fleckney.

Barratt David Wilson Homes has earmarked 11 acres of land for the new estate, off Leicester Road to the north of the village.

The developer has launched a public consultation before a planning application is likely to be lodged with Harborough District Council.

Land off Leicester Road has been earmarked for the new homes

Describing the proposal, the developer says: “Barratt David Wilson Homes are proposing a new residential development of between 170 – 220 dwellings, to provide a range of housing to cater towards to local housing needs of Fleckney and the District.

“The proposed scheme will also provide 40% of total dwellings as affordable housing, in accordance with the adopted policy in the Local Plan.

“The affordable housing will be split between 25% intermediate tenure and 75% affordable or socially rented.

“It is important to Barratt David Wilson Homes to work with the local residents to understand the wants and needs of the community, in order to create a high-quality and sustainable scheme.”

The land, adjacent to the site of the Wistow Farm Solar Park scheme, is not identified for development in Fleckney’s Neighbourhood Plan, however Harborough District Council cannot currently demonstrate a five-year housing land supply, meaning it is subject to speculative development plans.