228 New Homes Construction Begins in Foxes View

0:00In Lester, it's March 18th. Here's what is happening. Construction has kicked off on 228 new homes in Fox's view, a development overlooking Lester City's training ground. The project spans 28.5 acres along Barnard's Drive in Syllaby near Loughborough, and aims to provide much needed housing in the Bay. Area, Vistry Group has teamed up with Midlands Heart to build the homes on the eastern edge of Syllaby. The mix includes six one-bedroom houses, 45 two-bedroom ones, 137 three-bedroom properties, and 44-bedroom homes. Developers plan for 153 of them to be affordable options that blend into the local community. Back in 2021, the initial planning application drew over 40 objections from residents. They worried about highway safety, traffic congestion, and extra strain on local services like schools and doctors. Now with approvals in place, crews are using modern construction methods. That means making timber frame panels at Vistry's factory in Barden near Colville, which should speed things up and

1:03make the homes more sustainable. Developers are excited about delivering high-quality, mixed-tenure housing that meets diverse needs in this growing part of Lestershire. They see Fox's view as a boost for the region's future. This story is made possible by our sponsor. When you want comb, do not reach for your phone. Lay back and listen. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.