Local Plan

The publishing of the draft new Local Plan has been delayed.

Criticism as publishing of district's new Local Plan draft is delayed

South Leicestershire MP Alberto Costa has issued a survey to thousands of Harborough households, asking for views on controversial plans for a large quarry directly adjacent to Lutterworth East – a proposed 2,750 home housing development.

MP circulates survey for views on controversial quarry and major housing project

Leaders at Harborough District Council are holding a meeting to address concerns raised by Conservative councillors.

Conservative group leader says fast-track Local Plan process ‘insults taxpayers’

MP Neil O'Brien says thousands of new homes could impact residents.

Council accused of rushing through Local Plan as it announces timescale

Government has named the Stretton Hall site as potential land to deliver a portion of 10,000 homes.

Council leader addresses 'misinformation' around 'potential' housing site

Increased housing targets have caused uncertainty for the future of the district.

District council defends new Local Plan consultation as MP brands it a 'sham'

The government has identified land in Harborough to speed up its delivery of new homes.

Council leaders say new 'town' has not been discussed

The council is currently drafting a new plan which will determine where homes are to be built in the district.

MPs call for housing maps to be published ahead of district’s new Local Plan

Work is set to continue on the new Local Plan as the government consults on its proposed planning policy reform.

Harborough in ‘advantageous’ position to respond to planning policy reform

The matter was discussed on Monday.

Continuing Local Plan preparation could run 'huge risk' says councillor

How a view of the lodges might look.

Plans submitted for ‘sustainable’ holiday lodges in a Harborough village field

Plans have been submitted for a fourth time for accommodation on land in a Harborough district village.

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The building is over a hundred years old.

Harborough’s former NatWest bank could be transformed into restaurant

The former Natwest building was built in 1911 using classical design features combined with solid red brick.

Former banks in Harborough could become ‘non-designated heritage assets’

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Those with a Band D property will be paying an increase of £5.32.

Council budget proposals include tax hike and £3million for new Local Plan

Harborough District Council offices

Decision to be made tonight on whether Harborough will accept extra 1,500 homes

A decision on the homes looks set to be deferred

Council says 'no decision made' after minister 'blows up' local plan claims

Symington Building

Decision on local plan and Leicester's unmet housing need set to be deferred

HDC offices

Harborough District Council accused of 'flushing away’ money on local plan

The decision on whether Harborough will take on Leicester’s housing overspill has been deferred again following a council meeting last night (Monday).

Decision on Leicester's housing overspill deferred a second time

A meeting will be held about the plans

Public meeting to be held about proposals to take Leicester's housing overspill

The district could take homes from Leicester's unmet need

Harborough council leader says MPs have declined meeting over housing

The MPs have been requested to meet with the council in person to debate the matter.

'Vital' decision of taking on Leicester's housing need in Harborough is delayed

Plans have been turned down

Plans for 76 bed care home in Lutterworth turned down by council

Protestors in Lutterworth

Lutterworth campaigners hold silent protest against pollution levels in the town

Northampton Road cemetery

Council forced to find extra burial spaces due to housing developments

MP for South Leicestershire, Alberto Costa, says he has given his backing to the council and has written to the planning inspectorate to defend the decision to reject the plans.

Appeal to expand traveller site in the Harborough district will be heard next we...

The site of the planned 'superjail'.

Campaigners are getting ready to go back into battle to stop a new £300 million ...

As we previously revealed, the Ministry of Justice is appealing against the council’s decision to refuse the plans

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Harborough District Council.

More than £1.5 million has been ploughed into infrastructure projects in Harboro...

More than 900 homes have been built in Harborough district in 2019-2020, it’s been revealed.

Figures show how many houses have been built in Harborough district in 2019-2020...

Community and sports facilities across Harborough are to be upgraded and improved over the next 10 years after a massive study has been carried out across the entire district.

Community and sports facilities across Harborough are to be upgraded over the ne...

People in Harborough will be able to make their views known on three important planning consultations.

Have your say on three important planning consultations for the Harborough distr...

A new scheme to expand a travellers’ site near Lutterworth is being seriously questioned by South Leicestershire MP Alberto Costa.

MP has 'serious concerns' over plans to expand a travellers’ site near Lutterwor...

You are being asked to help decide on the future of the Great Outdoors across Harborough.

Here's how you can have your say on the future of green spaces across Harborough

Harborough District Council adopted the Local Plan on Tuesday

Harborough district Local Plan adopted by council, paving the way for 'sustainab...

Harborough District Council's executive backed the Local Plan at its meeting on Thursday night.

Harborough district's Local Plan moves forward as executive gives its backing

Harborough District Council's Local Plan has been backed by a planning inspector

Harborough district's Local Plan is backed by inspector

Letter: Harborough housing plans were looked at very thoroughly

Harborough District Council

Harborough District Council sticks to Magna Park growth plan

MP criticises builders on '˜opportunistic' plan in Kibworth

Harborough's Local Plan is ready for government inspector

Council announces its two preferred sites for thousands of homes

Traveller pitch locations needed

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