Large ‘garden village’ on our doorstep a step closer
A COUNCIL’S proposal to build a “garden village” as part of its strategy for meeting the need for new homes has been boosted by a further central government grant.
The £135,000 will help Blaby District Council continue planning the proposed Whetstone Pastures development.
The project was one of 19 local authority proposals to be granted garden village status in 2019.
The council has already received £300,000 to develop its vision for it.
Such developments include between 1,500 and 10,000 homes and must include a mixture of housing – including designated affordable homes – as well as green spaces, employment opportunities and other social facilities.
Whetstone Pastures could accommodate between 3,500 and 6,000 homes, according to figures cited previously.
The new money will be used to pay for the specialists who are advising the council on matters of planning and design, it said.
The project has not reached the stage at which detailed proposals have been submitted to the council’s planning officials.
Councillor Terry leader of the council, government funding is
Richardson, said: “This something all residents with.
“We have to keep making sure that the homes we need to build are placed in sustainable communities. should be delighted
“If we don’t do this, our only other choice is to add on large numbers of houses to existing villages.
“If permission for this proposed garden village is given, we can work hard to plan and take control of how new communities look.
“Our track record with New Lubbesthorpe proves this is something we are excellent at doing.
“We are confident that Blaby District Council can and will deliver and, in turn, protect our existing towns and villages.”