150 New Homes Spark Local Outcry

A controversial proposal to build 150 new homes in Littlethorpe is set to be decided by Blaby District Council this Thursday, despite fierce opposition from the parish council and 46 residents. The massive 8.75-hectare site, near Holt Way and Warwick Road, was deemed not requiring an environmental impact assessment — sparking concerns over traffic, flooding, sewage, and emergency access. With a railway crossing already forecast to become critically congested, locals fear more car trips and strain on infrastructure. The plan includes 24% affordable housing and mostly two-story homes — but the community’s pushback is loud and growing. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e621a4551e852454