Coleorton Rejects Self-Build Homes for Third Time

0:00Officials in Northwest Lecestershire District Council just rejected a plan for five self-built homes in the historic village of Colerton for the 3rd time straight. The proposal on land of Lower Moore Road aimed to let folks build their own places, pushed by applicant Darren Betteridge. This isn't the first rodeo counselors and a government inspector turned it down earlier this year, saying it would suburbanize the rural vibe. The latest version shifted the access road farther from a grey-too-listed park to address that feedback. Locals and experts piled on the opposition, with 15 residents, the Paris Council, historic England, and ecology officers all against it. They argued Colerton lacks buses, shops, and services, making it car-dependent and unsustainable for new builds. Counselors echoed that, calling the homes out of character for the spaced out historic spot near heritage sites. One rep for the applicant pushed back, saying it's a small-scale tweak backed by national policy, with public interest in the plots.

1:00In the end, the committee voted nine to one to refuse, keeping the village's distinct look intact for now. This has been Lester News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey, with the story.