Approval secured for up to 885 homes

An application proposing the construction of up to 885 homes on a site extending to approximately 108 acres in Leicestershire has been approved.L&Q Estates sought outline approval to develop land north of Hinckley Road in Kirby Muxloe. The application site consists of mainly agricultural land.An original planning application proposed up to 750 dwellings, while a separate submission from Hazelton Homes lined up a further 137 for land off the A47 opposite Beggars Lane. Hazelton’s scheme has since been withdrawn with L&Q Estates taking over the proposals for both sites.As well as the new homes, the scheme incorporates public open space and significant areas of landscaping, plus land reserved for a new primary school.Richard Edwards, group land and planning director at L&Q Estates Ltd, said: “This decision is the result of much hard work and proactive collaboration with the council.”The approved scheme will not only meet the identified housing needs of local people but also makes a significant step towards delivering a much-needed new primary school.”Pegasus Group project managed the planning application and environmental statement, led on the design and masterplanning of the scheme, landscape and visual assessment work and advised on matters of heritage and archaeology.Associate planner Georgine Doyle said: “As with any proposal of this scale, there have been potential impacts to work through and we have committed to working closely with the council throughout the determination period to address these and to secure a positive recommendation and approval at committee.”The scheme will make a huge contribution towards meeting housing needs in the district and beyond which, in the current climate, is something to be celebrated.”Pegasus Group worked with transport and environmental consultant Vectos, noise and air quality expert M-EC Consulting and ecological and agricultural expert CSA Environmental.