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Homes plan 'will encroach on Bradgate Park'

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Fears have been raised that a proposed housing estate will encroach on Bradgate Park.

Developers D Smallman and A Smith have lodged plans for 34 homes on a three-acre site off Bradgate Road, Anstey, with Charnwood Borough Council.

However, people who live nearby are objecting to the scheme and a group, Contact Bradgate, has been formed to oppose it.

Harvey Nightingale, of Bradgate Road, is one of the objectors.

He said: "These houses would be outside the boundary of the village and would push housing further into the open land between it and Bradgate Park.

"It will alter the rural character of the peaceful and popular footpath between Anstey and Bradgate Park and will be visible from parts of it."

The developers intend to demolish a house in Bradgate Road to form an access to the estate.

Mr Nightingale said: "The demolition of the house and the building of the road will change the attractive entrance to the village, also threatening the well-established mature oak trees along this stretch."

There are also concerns the homes will bring more traffic.

Villagers estimated the homes would mean at least 60 cars, which would have a knock-on effect on congestion in the centre of the village.

The protesters have placed a petition in the village post office.

County councillor for the area David Snartt said the homes would be visible from Bradgate Park but he was not convinced that would be a reason for the planning committee to reject the proposal.

He said: "I do think the traffic is an important issue and it is not a sustainable location.

"There are some grounds to fight this on and I understand why residents are concerned about it."

Ancer Spa, agent for the developers, said the scheme would help the council achieve its Government-set target of having a five-year supply of land for housing development, which it does not currently have.

A spokesman said: "The site has a previously developed residential character and now represents a significant under-use of a potentially very attractive area of land capable of accommodating much-needed housing."

He said it would benefit families looking to move Anstey.

Homes plan 'will encroach on Bradgate Park'


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