Field Head Village's New Homes Plan: Weighing Growth vs. Community Concerns

A village in Lestershire, called Field Head near Markfield, is pushing ahead with plans

for 135 new homes, even with worries.

About unexploded bombs buried on the site, Hinkley and Bosworth Burle Council meets next

Tuesday, April 7th, to vote on it.

Planning officers are recommending approval for this 6.39 hectare plot south of Jacqueline

Road.

The build would mix bungalows for downsizing seniors with family homes and spots for first-time

buyers.

Taylor Wimpy, the developer, also plans big drainage ponds and outdoor play area, new

footpaths and landscaping to spruce things up.

Residents have filed over 40 objections, citing lost countryside, jammed up traffic, and

strain on local doctors, schools, and dentists.

The Markfield Medical Center manager warned it could hurt patient care without extra funding.

One counselor called a nearby junction dangerously busy already.

On the bomb risk, a basic survey is done, but anything deeper than 4 meters needs a full

intrusive check before digging.

Taylor Wimpy promises over 1,400,000 pounds toward the NHS, police, and schools to ease

those pressures.

Counselors will hash it out next week, balancing growth against these real concerns for the

community.

I'm Corey with the story.

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