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BBC News
5 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Campaigners fear 'Diseworth village will be absorbed into urban landscape'
A group of residents have raised fears their village will be "absorbed into an industrial and urban landscape", after plans for 4,250 new homes were submitted.A new town called Isley Woodhouse would be built on farmland to the south-west of East Midlands Airport (EMA) as part of the plans, between Isley Walton, Diseworth and Tonge in Snee, from the campaign group Protect Diseworth, said the development would "ruin" local Neville, national director of planning at Harworth Group, which is behind the plans with Caesarea Development Holdings, said the developers' "engagement with local stakeholders ensures that the development reflects community priorities". The proposals for Isley Woodhouse also include a secondary school, two primary schools, shops, hotels, leisure centre and sports outline application submitted to North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) states the development could bring about 10,000 new residents to the area, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. NWLDC has earmarked the 781-acre (316-hectare) site for development as part of its local plan, which sets out where the authority can build new homes to meet predicted population Snee, 77, told the BBC he thinks the new town will be "a blot on the landscape" and bring thousands of additional vehicle movements a day "on roads that can't possibly accommodate it".He said the village also faced a "second threat" to the east - a reference to a planned new logistics and manufacturing park which is part of the East Midlands Freeport."We are going to become totally absorbed into an industrial and urban landscape," Mr Snee submitted plans to develop land to the east of Diseworth last year as part of the director Steve Griffiths said the land was "a prime location for the sort of development we are proposing, which meets a need identified by the local planning authority"."We have met and will continue to meet members of Diseworth Parish Council and community groups and have aimed to address their concerns in our proposals," he added. Another Diseworth resident, Janet Moorhouse said she understood why the area had been chosen due to its proximity to the motorways, but questioned the development's size."I can understand all the road infrastructure that there is with motorways etc but to have it all just dumped in one area, it's not fair," the 72-year-old Stokes, 67, added: "People have got to go somewhere, I know that, but 4,000 is a hell of a lot, on farming land as well."Ms Neville said: "We have been working with the council to comprehensively masterplan the proposals to provide supporting infrastructure including schools, medical centres and recreational facilities to meet local authority needs and take pressure off other areas."Our engagement with local stakeholders ensures that the development reflects community priorities – from preserving natural landscapes and heritage of North West Leicestershire to supporting local services and schools."An East Midlands Freeport spokesperson said: "The proposed housing development at Isley Walton is not a Freeport project."However, we take local views seriously and remain committed to working with communities and developers on proposals close to our Freeport sites."
The Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Huge music festival faces being forced to MOVE after 20 years as plans for mega new town next to UK airport unveiled
A HUGE music festival faces being forced to move after 20 years. This comes as plans for a mega new town next to one of the UK's airports has been unveiled. 6 6 6 Download Festival is a high-profile metal and rock festival that is held each June. Created by Andy Copping, it was seen as a successor to the legendary Monsters of Rock extravaganza, held at Castle Donington from 1980 until 1996. Since 2003, the summer open-air extravaganza has taken place at Donington Park in Leicestershire. Some of the biggest acts in the industry have taken to the stage at the annual event. However, plans for a new town in the East Midlands and right near the site have been unveiled and submitted. 4,250 homes in the long-mooted town called Isley Woodhouse could be built just south-west of East Midlands airport. Plans for one secondary and two primary schools have also been included along with shops, hotels, sports facilities and a leisure centre to be built on farmland. According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the developers Harworth Group and Caesarea Development Holdings have said that 10,000 new residents could be brought to the area. The plans - submitted to North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) have identified land between Isley Walton, Diseworth and Tonge. The little-known UK airport that you'll wish you were flying from this summer Concerned rock fans took to social media as they questioned whether the festival will still take place on the site, given the news. Writing on fan forum site Reddit, a Download Festival fan account created a new thread as the user wrote: "Just seen there's been plans submitted for 10,000 new houses next to Donington Park, will Download have to move?" The account also wrote: "Saw this on BBC today. Could this be the death blow for Download at Donington? "I know some people have said the site as it stands is insufficient, but it would be a shame to move from our spiritual home." Meanwhile on Facebook in a Download Festival [2026] group, another user wrote: "Just been told 2026 could possibly be the last at Donington Park due to this." The worried words were accompanied by an emotional red angry face emoji. The Sun has approached representatives for Download Festival for comment. 6 6 6
The Sun
21-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Mega new town next to UK airport with 4,250 homes, shops, hotels & leisure centre is unveiled in landmark blueprint
PLANS for a huge new town next to a major UK airport with over 4000 homes have been unveiled. The blueprints for the new town also revealed plans for shops, hotels and a massive leisure centre. 2 2 The new community is named Isley Woodhouse and is estimated to bring over 10,000 residents to the East Midlands area. It will be built near the East Midlands Airport and will include 4,250-homes, a secondary and two primary schools, shops, hotels, leisure centre and sports facilities. The new site will be built on farmland to the south west of the airport. Planning documents drawn up by developers Harworth Group and Caesarea Development Holdings say the town will be the third biggest population centre in the district. The two larger areas are the already existing Coalville and Ashby-de-la-Zouch. An application to North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) has been made for outline planning permission, which could lead to the full application being granted. If approved, the town will be built on land between Isley Walton, Diseworth and Tonge. Plans for the town say there will be a 'variety' of types and heights of houses, with some being terraced and others being detached or semi-datched. An estimated 30 per cent of properties in the development will be classified as "affordable". Developers believe the homes will be in 'high demand' due to its proximity to the airport and to the Segro East Midlands Gateway logistic park in Castle Donington. Police forced to intervene as Leicester fans fight EACH OTHER during hammering at Wolves Four new access points will be opened from the A453, which will be rerouted around the rest of the site. The NWLDC's local plan aims to find 700 new homes a year, up to the year 2040, as it races to meet predicted population growth. A public consultation regarding the site is running until August 12, with the NWLDC making a final decision on the redevelopment on October 10. The news comes as the Labour Government moves to deliver more housing by the next general election. A £2.5 billion new-town north of Cheltenham has been approved with restaurants, shops and sports facilities being planned to open in the upcoming development. The Elms Park development will be built at junction 10 on the M5 and will serve 9000 people in 4,115 homes. Rob White, an agent for the developer who applied to construct the town, said: "Approximately £25m will be spent on community infrastructure. 'It will contribute £300 million a year into the sub-regional economy, creating and supporting over 8,000 new jobs, with 30 apprenticeships a year during construction over 20 years. "Over 4000 new homes will be built, providing for a new community of around 9,000 residents, many of whom will already be living in the area. 'Approximately £50 million pounds will be spent on providing new schools, including a secondary school and two primary schools on site. 'A sports hub containing new facilities for cricket, football, tennis, and an all-weather 3G pitch will be provided on site along with significant contributions to local rugby and hockey clubs. 'They are committed to bringing forward Elms Park as a well-designed, sustainable and healthy place where the new community can thrive.'
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Plan submitted for new town near airport
Plans to build a new town near East Midlands Airport have been submitted. The long-mooted community, called Isley Woodhouse, could see 4,250-homes, a secondary and two primary schools, shops, hotels, leisure centre and sports facilities built on farmland to the south west of the airport. In planning documents, developers Harworth Group and Caesarea Development Holdings said it could ultimately bring about 10,000 new residents to the area, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. It would make the new town the third biggest population centre in the district, behind Coalville and Ashby-de-la-Zouch, if approved. The plans identify land between Isley Walton, Diseworth and Tonge. The application to North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) is for outline planning permission, with a full application to follow if granted. Documents said there would be a "variety" of types and heights of houses, and suggested a mix of detached, semi-detached and terraced houses, as well as apartments. The developers added they believed the new homes would be "in high demand", including by those employed at nearby East Midlands Airport and the Segro East Midlands Gateway logistic park in Castle Donington. Some 30% of the properties would be classed as "affordable". Under the plans, four new access points would be created into the development off the A453, which would be rerouted around the west of the site. NWLDC has earmarked the 781-acre (316-hectare) site for development as part of its local plan. This sets out where the authority can find about 700 new homes a year, up to 2040, to meet predicted population growth. A public consultation is running until Tuesday 12 August with NWLDC setting a target decision date for Friday, 10 October. Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. More on this story Views sought on plan for new 4,250-home town New 4,500-home town could be built near airport Related internet links Local Democracy Reporting Service Isley Woodhouse North West Leicestershire District Council
BBC News
21-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Plan submitted for new town near East Midlands Airport
Plans to build a new town near East Midlands Airport have been long-mooted community, called Isley Woodhouse, could see 4,250-homes, a secondary and two primary schools, shops, hotels, leisure centre and sports facilities built on farmland to the south west of the planning documents, developers Harworth Group and Caesarea Development Holdings said it could ultimately bring about 10,000 new residents to the area, according to the Local Democracy Reporting would make the new town the third biggest population centre in the district, behind Coalville and Ashby-de-la-Zouch, if approved. The plans identify land between Isley Walton, Diseworth and Tonge. The application to North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) is for outline planning permission, with a full application to follow if said there would be a "variety" of types and heights of houses, and suggested a mix of detached, semi-detached and terraced houses, as well as developers added they believed the new homes would be "in high demand", including by those employed at nearby East Midlands Airport and the Segro East Midlands Gateway logistic park in Castle 30% of the properties would be classed as "affordable".Under the plans, four new access points would be created into the development off the A453, which would be rerouted around the west of the has earmarked the 781-acre (316-hectare) site for development as part of its local sets out where the authority can find about 700 new homes a year, up to 2040, to meet predicted population growth.A public consultation is running until Tuesday 12 August with NWLDC setting a target decision date for Friday, 10 October.
