Land deal paves way for Leicestershire homes

Work is starting on a housing development in a Leicestershire village following the purchase of land by William Davis Homes.Outline planning permission was granted for the scheme in Burton on the Wolds in 2019. Detailed plans for the 12.3-acre site have now been approved by Charnwood Borough Council, allowing work to commence.The development will comprise 70 one- to five-bedroom properties, including houses, maisonettes and bungalows, 40 per cent of which will be allocated as affordable.David Dodge, development director for William Davis Homes, said: “Our team has worked extremely hard to very tight deadlines to negotiate both the land purchase and planning consent on this scheme.”We have been proud to be part of Charnwood’s development landscape since 1935 and this is another example of our commitment to provide award winning high-quality local housing, and to support the local economy through our apprenticeship scheme, our direct employment of local tradesman and our commitment to a local supply chain.”Specialist land development and property consultant Mather Jamie handled the sale of the site on behalf of the landowners.Gary Kirk, director at Mather Jamie, added: “This is an exciting scheme which will bring a variety of much-needed housing to the local area.”William Davis have worked hard to deliver a great outcome for our client in a way that balances the need for housing, biodiversity and improvements to infrastructure.”