New Housing Plan for Leicester City Centre

0:00From Lester, this is your March 20th update. Developers have submitted plans to Lester City Council for a new five-story block on the edge of the city center. Ness properties wants to demolish buildings at 169 to 177 Walnut Street and build more than 40 flats, including 31 one-bedroom units and 11 two-bedroom ones with office space on the ground floor. The site currently holds a vehicle maintenance garage and a private car park, which sit underused amid the urban block. Proponents say the project would boost the local character by cleaning up the fragmented end of the street and turning idle space into vibrant, housing. Planning documents highlight how the design responds well to the neighborhood's identity while improving the overall setting. Council officials aim to decide by June 11th, so residents and stakeholders can still weigh in on this push for more city center homes.