775 more homes are in pipeline for land just off the A5

UP to 775 new homes could be built on what is yet another development planned for an area north of Hinckley.

Gladman have revealed details on its proposals to build on land off Weddington Road, close to Caldecote and Horiba MIRA.

In a leaflet that has been delivered to those who live locally, it states that the development would spread from off Weddington Road across field land, almost to the disused railway line.

It would be a mixture of houses, including 25 per cent affordable housing, as well a new vehicular and pedestrian access, a convenience store, publicly accessible greenspace in the form of woodland and hedgerows, play areas or footpaths and sustainable drainage.

It states in the leaflet that the firm is in the ‘early stages’ of preparing a planning application and that the leaflets form part of the process, giving those who live locally the chance to have their say.

“We believe that a development should provide an opportunity to improve the range and quality of services that are available in Weddington,” the leaflet says.

“We would be very interested to hear your views on any additional services or improvements that would be of value to your community.”

Weddington ward councillor Keith Kondakor said there is already uproar about the plans, saying: “We just cannot cope with any more housing on this side of town, these are the last two fields we have before the border to North Warwickshire.

“It is utter madness, we cannot have any more, not with the roads, school and the air pollution concerns.”

There are already new housing developments in the Weddington area, Davidson Homes ‘Church Fields’ and Taylor Wimpey ‘The Farm’ and Barratt Homes’ St James’ Gate.

To pass on comments about the Gladman proposals either visit www.your-views.co.uk/weddingtpn, email comments@your-views. co.uk with ‘Weddington’ in the subject line or write to Your Views:Weddington, Gladman House, Alexandria Way, Congleton, Chesire, CW12 1LB.

These plans come hot on the heels of outline planning permission being given for up to 850 homes between The Longs Shoot and the A5 near Hinckley.

The green light was given to the Callendar Farm residential development despite four members of the planning committee voting against the plan. A school is also included in plans for this site.