Field Head Housing Plan on Hold

0:00A controversial plan for 135 homes in fieldhead near Markfield just got put on hold. The Hinkley and Bosworth Burrell Council Planning Committee met on April 7th, but couldn't decide so they deferred it unanimously after strong. Pushback from locals. This site's no stranger to fights over housing. Back in 2015, they shot down a similar bid for up to 140 homes, saying it way overdid Markfield's needs and wrecked the village landscape. Officers recommended approval this time around, but that didn't fly. Residents fired off more than 70 objections, worried it had turned the quiet hamlet into wall-to-wall houses with rat runs and safety risks. Parish counselors and conservative counselor Claire Harris jumped in too, slamming the lack of safe road crossings to the village and no community. Spots like green spaces or buildings. Former Taylor Wimpy pushed back, saying the project fits the Burrell's growth goals with 40% affordable units for all ages and.

1:00Lester Shire County Council already greenlit the roads, but counselors weren't buying it, calling for a deeper highways check. Now the balls back in the council's court for more review, leaving fieldheads future wide open while everyone weighs homes against that rural vibe. Local news, powered by AI, this is Lester News today, I'm Corey with The Story.