Uppingham Council Votes on 79 New Homes

0:00It's April 8th, Lester News. Today starts now, AI-powered and ready. I'm Cory with the story. Wretland County Council Officers are pushing for approval on a big housing project. 79 new homes off Iston Road in Uppingham. The Planning Committee meets Tuesday to vote, and the recommendation is a strong yes. The plans mix bungalows, two story houses, and 24 affordable units to fit local needs. Developer Alice in Homes, stepped up with changes like a better play area, and extra green spaces scattered throughout. Uppingham Town Council's Planning Chair, Barry Hobbs, called out the original layout last year for bunching homes too tight and shoving green areas. Aside, that feedback sparked real tweaks to spread things out nicer. Now the designs evolved through talks with the council, matching the neighborhood plans call for quality homes amid open spaces. It's looking solid for a green light. Word is, this could ease Wretland's housing crunch while keeping the areas vibe intact.

1:02Keep an eye on that Tuesday decision.