Controversial plan for 4,250 homes at Lubbesthorpe is passed
Councillors last night decided to allow controversial plans to build thousands of homes at Lubbesthorpe.
At a packed meeting at Blaby District Council's headquarters in Narborough, members of the planning committee debated the development of 4,250 homes, plus factories, offices, schools and shops, near Leicester Forest East.
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The meeting was held at Blaby District Council's headquarters in Narboroughe
After more than three hours of debate, the recorded vote was 13 in favour of passing the application, and four against.
The decision means that the plans will now go to the Secretary of State, who will decide whether to allow them through or to hold a public inquiry.
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The decision was met with great disappointment by residents at the meeting.
Michael Blunt, of Braunstone Lane, said: "It's always the ones with the most money who get their way. Residents haven't been listened to at all."
His wife Pat said: "I just don't believe it. I'm stunned. How can they (councillors) sleep at night, knowing what their decision will do to people?"
Earlier, politicians and members of the public had spoken against the 973-acre development.
Paul Fox, of Leicester Forest East Residents' Action Group said: "Opinion is massively against this development.
"Only three people of 1,371 commenting in the latest consultation were in favour of this – that's 0.2 per cent."
A spokesman for the developers argued the development would provide an "attractive new community" with schools, shops and 850 low-cost houses among the 4,250.
See the New Lubbesthorpe planning application details on the
Comments
by lesta_jesta
Tuesday, November 13 2012, 11:47AM
“The following is a link to a map of the wards that the councillors who voted represent within Blaby District http://tinyurl.com/c78xhu3
You will not be suprised that the councillors that voted in support the proposal to build 4250 houses are furthest away from it
Support
Cllr R. Berrington - Winstanley
Cllr M. Broomhead - Blaby South
Cllr D.J. Findlay - Countesthorpe
Cllr D.L. Freer - Croft Hill
Cllr B Garner - Narborough & Littlethorpe
Cllr A.V. Greenwood - North Whetstone
Cllr J Hudson - Fairestone
Cllr D Jennings - Countesthorpe
Cllr C.A Merrill - Saxondale
Cllr P Moitt - Ravenhurst & Fosse
Cllr S. Scott - Stanton & Flamville
Cllr A.C Tanner - Cosby with South Whetstone
Cllr M. Wright - Normanton
Against
Councillor L. M. Breckon - Ellis
Cllr J. Forey - Cosby with South Whetstone
Cllr J. Springthorpe - Ellis
Cllr W. Wright - Millfield
Development Control Committee Thu, 01st Nov 2012 - 4:30 pm webcast link follows
http://tinyurl.com/d9488le”
by Peter20101
Saturday, November 03 2012, 7:58AM
“Spalding, I don't believe that who voted for what will be shown in the meetings minutes
Make representation to your district councillors as the DCC is chosen from councillors by each of the political groups at the council”
by spalding1944
Saturday, November 03 2012, 6:09AM
“Can anyone tell me the ' 13 disciples ' who decided to let the homes be built and the ' 4 good people ' who took notice of the electorate. Then we can vote the 13 out and keep the 4 in office”
by prog_rock_fan
Friday, November 02 2012, 10:17PM
“Citizens of Blaby: CHUCK THESE FOOLS OUT ON THEIR EARS at the next election!”
by heisspartacus
Friday, November 02 2012, 6:48PM
“@y davidh11
Friday, November 02 2012, 1:38PM
."another housing project, why do we need new homes? the population grows thanks to immigration!
So without immigration there would be no population growth. That is what you have written. Perhaps you might like to refine your argument then people might tale you seriously.”
by llamalamb
Friday, November 02 2012, 6:37PM
“850 new affordable homes has got to be good news though. Where do you think your kids are going to live when they want to leave home? They won't be able to get mortgages so unless you are a well heeled enough nimby to buy them a place of their own, they will need housing association properties. Get real.”
by Markymark002
Friday, November 02 2012, 4:10PM
“Given that vast areas of the city centre are either derelict tipping sites, lined with empty shops (which will never be needed again) or look like a tawdry Eastern bazaar, why not build the homes there where it might - literally - rejuvenate the centre and make it into a community?”
by City_C10
Friday, November 02 2012, 3:32PM
“Councillors last night decided to allow controversial plans to build thousands of homes at Lubbesthorpe. - Could be good as home are needed, but at what cost to the local people?”
by davidh11
Friday, November 02 2012, 1:38PM
“another housing project, why do we need new homes? the population grows thanks to immigration! Thank you to Labour and Mr Vaz, Labour are just interested in them selves, go into a search engine and type labour 25”
by karinfall1955
Friday, November 02 2012, 10:26AM
“It takes a great deal to depress me but this news has (at least for today) managed to do so. What colour is the sky where these councillors live? Sure as hell isn't the same as the local residents, councillors just seem to ride roughshod.”