Leicester Council Approves New Flats on Western Road

0:00It's April 19th. This is Lester News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Lester City Council just greenlit plans for a new block of 46 flats of Western Road. The Mitching Group's proposal got the thumbs up from the Planning Committee on Wednesday, turning an old empty lot into much-needed housing. The build includes 29 one-bedroom units and 17 two-bedroom ones with the tallest part reaching six stories and a four-story section, featuring a rooftop garden. They'll add 16 car parking spots and 44 for bikes too. This spot used to house the community boxing gym, but it's been sitting vacant and run down for years as Brownfield land. Bringing it back online means revitalizing in the neglected area and providing homes without letting it decay further. Officers noted the flats won't be limited to any specific group, so residents should blend right in with the neighborhood, no unusual vibes expected. All in all, this sympathetic design steps up to deliver housing where it's needed keeping the city's growth on track.