Blaby Golf Under Threat from Housing | Leicester News

Blaby Golf Range is still open for now, despite a government-approved plan to build 200 homes on its land — a decision that overturned local council’s rejection, which had drawn over 1,700 objections. The planning inspector, John Longmuir, sided with development, citing a critical housing shortage, while council staff and locals argue it’s a devastating loss of green space and outdoor recreation. Businesses on site, including Okapi Kitchen, are keeping operations running and urging visitors to keep coming — no closure date confirmed. The debate highlights a tough choice: housing needs vs. preserving nature, with locals feeling their voices were ignored and fearing irreversible damage. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/ec2defb15f5c4e43