Approval Granted for Over 1,200 New Homes in Melton Mowbray Extension

Approval has been granted for three developments, collectively comprising over 1,200 new residences, following the endorsement of a town extension in Leicestershire. This project, named the Melton North Sustainable Neighbourhood, is slated to incorporate new community amenities within Melton Mowbray, such as a sports pitch, allotments, and a designated area for a future school. The agreement also stipulates an investment of nearly £30 million for local services, as reported by the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Melton Borough Council has collaborated with three developers—Taylor Wimpey, Barwood Land, and William Davis—since 2019 to realize this initiative, which received approval from the council’s planning committee on December 10. For Site A, Taylor Wimpey is designated to construct up to 480 residences on land situated south of Spinney Farm, adjacent to Melton Spinney Road. Additionally, a parcel of land within this area has been reserved for a primary school, which Leicestershire County Council would develop if the need is determined by the authority. Barwood Land presented the plans for Site B, encompassing fields off Scalford Road, where construction will include up to 575 homes, alongside the provision for either a retail outlet, a community facility, or a health center. This site will also feature a sports pitch and designated play areas for children. Site C, the remaining plot, is similarly located on fields off Scalford Road and is under the purview of William Davis, which has received authorization to construct up to 175 homes. This development will further incorporate allotments, a community orchard, children’s play areas, and additional open spaces for residents. Across all three developments, a maximum of 7.5% of the residences will be designated as “affordable”. The Taylor Wimpey proposal drew nearly 90 letters of objection, with issues such as road safety and the potential strain on the town’s public services being prominent concerns. In comparison, the Barwood scheme garnered four objections, and the William Davis scheme received two.