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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Step forward in plans for new country park
Plans to create a country park as part of a 450-home development in Leicestershire have been submitted. New housing, a children's play centre, outdoor sports pitches and a local centre were first approved for the Manor Farm scheme, between Market Harborough and Lubenham, in 2015. Swathes of housing have since been built but developer Davidsons has now applied for permission to build a five-acre country park in place of the promised pitches. Planning documents submitted to Harborough District Council said "significant retaining structures" would have been needed as the site set aside slopes, while fencing needed for the sports pitches "would not form a good neighbour" for the homes. The documents add parking for the facilities would put pressure on nearby roads. Davidsons said the new proposals "make a better contribution" to the Manor Farm development, adding funding would be provided for sports provision "off site". The plans include surfaced and unsurfaced pathways and "informal areas suitable for a 'kick-about'", said Davidsons. A planning statement said: "The new proposal for the country park gives somewhere the community can enjoy and use freely in an informal setting." Harborough District Council will consider the proposal in due course. Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Mayor unveils proposal for expanded city boundary Concerns over 'new town' plans raised at meeting Harborough District Council
BBC News
20-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Step forward in plans for Market Harborough country park
Plans to create a country park as part of a 450-home development in Leicestershire have been housing, a children's play centre, outdoor sports pitches and a local centre were first approved for the Manor Farm scheme, between Market Harborough and Lubenham, in of housing have since been built but developer Davidsons has now applied for permission to build a five-acre country park in place of the promised documents submitted to Harborough District Council said "significant retaining structures" would have been needed as the site set aside slopes, while fencing needed for the sports pitches "would not form a good neighbour" for the homes. The documents add parking for the facilities would put pressure on nearby roads. 'Informal setting' Davidsons said the new proposals "make a better contribution" to the Manor Farm development, adding funding would be provided for sports provision "off site".The plans include surfaced and unsurfaced pathways and "informal areas suitable for a 'kick-about'", said Davidsons.A planning statement said: "The new proposal for the country park gives somewhere the community can enjoy and use freely in an informal setting."Harborough District Council will consider the proposal in due course.
BBC News
10-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
New country park in Royal Wootton Bassett to open the public
A country park spanning 48 acres (0.19 sq km) will officially open to the public land on Brynards Hill, in Royal Wootton Bassett, was handed over to the town council from developers Wain Homes on 8 January after more than two years of transfer excludes two nearby play parks but secures the majority of the area as a country park for community use. Mark Hopkins, chief officer at Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council, played a key role in securing the transfer and described the park's opening as "a proud moment for the town". The town council hopes to protect and develop the land as a shared green space for recreation, wildlife, and wellbeing. Speaking in January, Royal Wootton Bassett Mayor, councillor Pat Farrow, said: "I am so proud and delighted that the final legal process has been completed. "I want to thank everyone who have worked to make this vision a reality."At the time, Wain Homes donated nearly 30 trees, planted to replace specimens that have failed to grow or have been damaged, to enhance the park's natural environment. Technical director at Wain Homes, Jeremy Johnson, said the firm is "delighted" to transfer the park to the town."The country park presents a valuable asset for all to enjoy with breathtaking views and an abundance of open space."
