Thank you for visiting this consultation website.
Bloor Homes is undertaking public consultation on plans for a residential development of up to 220 homes, including affordable housing, extensive, publicly accessible open spaces, green walking routes, and children’s play areas.
The site is situated to the south of Bosworth Lane and to the west of the existing Bloor Homes site, also accessed from Bosworth Lane; located in the northwest of Newbold Verdon.
The site comprises a single agricultural field and its boundaries are defined by existing mature trees and native hedgerows.
We value local knowledge and welcome your input. Please take your time to review the proposals and to fill in the feedback section.
Please see below for the location of the proposed development.
SITE LOCATION & CONTEXT
SITE LOCATION PLAN
A SUSTAINABLE LOCATION
The site is well located for residential development, with ease of access by foot or cycle to existing facilities and amenities in Newbold Verdon and sustainable access to Hinckley, which is 7 miles to the south and Leicester city centre, which is 9 miles to the east. The nearest bus stops to the site are located on Bosworth Lane, Main Street and Dragon Lane and service 153, which runs from Desford to Markey Bosworth, is one of the regular routes available. In addition, a Public Right of Way (PRoW) runs along the southwest of the site, providing convenient access to Main Street and the facilities in the centre of Newbold Verdon.
PLANNING BACKGROUND
The site comprises a single existing agricultural field. To the east and northeast of the site there are two previous phases of housing by Bloor Homes, the most recent of which was granted planning permission in January 2021 under application ref: 20/00143/FUL for 116 dwellings. This was for Phase 2 and includes Milner Close, White Peak Avenue, Hall Lane and Barns Way. The latest proposal would be a third phase of housing which would positively add to the existing housing accessed from Bosworth Lane.
OUR PROPOSALS INCLUDE:
- A residential development of up to 220 new homes;
- A variety of house-types to reflect the Council’s housing requirement mix;
- 40% of the new homes provided as affordable housing;
- Vehicle access from Bosworth Lane;
- Pedestrian and cycle links;
- Areas of public open space and walking routes through the site;
- Open space area for play;
- Sustainable Drainage Systems with opportunities for wildlife;
- Infrastructure to support electric vehicle charging, with all new buildings provided with an EV point;
- Retention of key views to the wider area.
CONCEPT PLAN (click to enlarge)
- The design proposals for the site has been carefully designed to take into consideration both the present and future context of the site. An area of open space along the southwest boundary will provide views towards the spire of the Church of St James and a further framed views to the Grade I Listed Verdon Hall.
- Existing trees and hedgerows are retained, other than where removal is required to facilitate access from Bosworth Lane and into the existing Bloor Homes site to the northeast.
- Areas of public open space are proposed around the site and include areas for play and walking routes. A surface water drainage strategy has also been designed, which will allow opportunities for environmental enhancements.
- The new houses are likely to be of a “traditional” character and the proposals will include a choice of building materials informed by local character.
- A single point of vehicular access is proposed into the site from Bosworth Lane.
COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
Policy DM3 of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPD states that where development will create a need to provide additional or improved infrastructure, amenities or facilities, developers will be expected to make such provision directly or indirectly through the appropriate funding mechanism.
The following are likely to be requested to be delivered as part of the application:
- Affordable housing
- Improving local bus services to access the site
- Improvements to health facilities
- Contributions towards improvements to education provision locally
KEY ASPECTS
ACCESS AND TRANSPORT
Vehicle access to the site is proposed via a new T-junction onto the B585 (Bosworth Lane) at the northwest boundary of the site.
Footways will be provided on either side of the site access to connect to the existing footway provision on the south side of the B585 (Bosworth Lane). Additionally, a network of pedestrian/cycle routes will be provided within the site to provide links to the existing local highway network to the northeast of the site, which were previous phases of development by Bloor Homes, from White Peak Avenue and Old Farm Lane.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The proposed development will deliver 40 percent affordable dwellings which will range in size from 1-4 bed homes.
The tenure of the affordable homes will be discussed with the Council’s Housing Officer but is likely to include a mix of rented, shared or first homes.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
All new build dwellings will have electric vehicle charging facilities. Changes to building regulations to deliver the Government’s ‘Future Homes Standard’ means that new homes will have a 31% reduction in CO2 when compared to current standards. Bloor Homes applies a ‘fabric first’ approach in their house type design. The fabric first approach has a number of clear benefits, notably that it is built into the property for its whole life.
NEXT STEPS
A planning application is expected to be submitted by the end of the year. Following the submission of the planning application, Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council will undertake a period of statutory consultation on the application. At this stage you will have the opportunity to submit your comments on the application to the Council before a decision is made. It is expected that the application will be determined by the Council later in Spring 2025.
TIMELINE
FEEDBACK
Thank you for reviewing the development proposals. Please take your time to complete the form and return to Cerda Planning.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Please do not hesitate to get in contact with Cerda Planning:
Write to us at: The Old Vicarage, Market Street, Castle Donington, DE74 2JB
Or call us on: 01332 856357
ABOUT BLOOR
Bloor Homes have been building quality homes for over 50 years and is now the largest privately-owned housebuilder in the UK. We have a proven track record in delivering successful new communities. We take great pride in delivering high quality and energy efficient homes and are proud to be named a 5* housebuilder for Customer Satisfaction by the Home Builders Federation for six consecutive years.