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Plans submitted for 4,000 homes on farmland between Oadby and Great Glen
Overview
Proposals to build 4,000 new homes on a 932-acre site between Oadby and Great Glen have been submitted to Harborough District Council and Oadby and Wigston Borough Council. The development, backed by Urban and Civic Developments Ltd and Homes England, would span across both council districts and take approximately 17 years to complete. While developers argue the scheme will create a sustainable community with new schools, health facilities, and open spaces, opponents have raised concerns about the loss of green wedge land and increased pressure on local roads.
Key points
- Urban and Civic Developments Ltd and Homes England submitted plans for 4,000 homes on a 932-acre site of farmland.
- Of the proposed homes, 3,150 would be in the Harborough district and 850 in the Oadby and Wigston borough.
- The scheme includes two new primary schools, a secondary school, a health centre, retail spaces, and sports facilities.
- Opponents, including local councillor Peter Scott, argue the development will swallow green wedge land and overwhelm the road network.
- Developers propose road network upgrades, a new primary street connecting Gartree Road to the A6, and a low-carbon bus network.
- The project is expected to take 17 years to complete and create between 1,100 and 1,500 long-term jobs.