Council Approves Boutique Pro Residence in Ashby

0:00From the streets of Leicester to the world, this is Leicester News Today. Northwest Leicestershire District Council's Planning Committee unanimously approved plans to turn a former care home in Ashby into a 17-bed, house and multiple occupation. Linhurst Lodge on Churchill, close off Burden Road, had sat vacant since September 2024, and now it will house young professionals in. High-end shared rooms. The new setup includes 17 in-sweet bedrooms for up to 17 residents along with 17 parking spaces on site. Developers aim to revive the building as a boutique professional residence and prevent it from falling into disrepair. Objectors raise concerns about increased parking spilling onto Churchill close, saying it could harm local streets, residents, and pedestrians. One worried the vehicle numbers would create serious problems. Researchers acknowledge parking issues from similar houses in the area, like overflowing bins and poor upkeep. Still, they stress the building needed new life to avoid rotting away, noting parking

1:02worked fine even during its care home days. The committee approved the proposal with a required site management plan for ongoing maintenance. Officials hope it fills a gap for single-person housing while addressing neighborhood worries. Support for this DNN episode comes from our sponsor. A pillow that plays your podcasts, music, or white noise privately. No ear buds required. S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.COM