Kegworth Votes for 150 New Homes | Leicester News

In Kegworth, councillors have approved a major housing development of 150 new homes after nearly a decade of debate, despite local concerns over traffic, infrastructure strain, and noise from the M1 and nearby airport. Persimmon Homes argues the project is vital to meet housing targets and includes over £1 million in community contributions for transport, schools, and healthcare. While one councillor voted against, ten supported the plan, balancing urgent housing needs against residents’ worries — including the visual impact of proposed acoustic barriers. 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/4dba145f61e5212e