Application for development of 49 homes in North Kilworth submitted
An application for a 49-home development in a small Leicestershire village has emerged.
Applicant Herring, Philips and Caddick Residential Ltd has put forward the plans for land to the south of Station Road, North Kilworth.
Plans submitted to Harborough District Council for approval show that the site is currently used for livestock grazing.
The new homes include a mix of bungalows and one to four-bed properties.
The development area measures 3.15 acres in size, and lies to the south of the A4304 (Station Road). It is described as being on the eastern edge of the existing village.
The site is approximately 0.4 miles from the centre of North Kilworth which has close access to the M1 and M6.
The homes would be delivered in two phases. A total of 13 affordable and 14 market homes would be delivered in phase one, with nine affordable and 13 market homes delivered in phase two.
The proposal includes a central spine road that would provide the main access through the development. On the south-east of the site is an open space offering “informal recreation opportunities” and an attenuation pond - to store stormwater - is also included.
A green corridor is proposed which would run west to east through the development linking open spaces. The development is accessed from Station Road.
Internally, plans state the road layout “prioritises pedestrian movement” with wide footpaths and shared spaces. Parking would mainly be to the side and at the back of the new homes “to minimise the visual impact of parked cars in the street scene”.
Private garden areas, parking and turning spaces are also included in the design.
Plans note the site lies within flood zone 1 - at low risk of flooding, but is at risk of surface water flooding. Plans note that other possible sources of flood risk have been “appropriately assessed and mitigation measures discussed”.
Consultation on the plans is open until Thursday December 18, with a decision due by Friday, February 6 2026.