The Planning Committee of North West Leicestershire Council is scheduled to consider a significant planning application for the erection of 150 residential dwellings. The meeting's agenda also includes the confirmation of previous minutes.

Erection of 150 Residential Dwellings and Associated Infrastructure in Kegworth

The most prominent item scheduled for discussion is a proposal for the erection of 150 residential dwellings, along with associated infrastructure, public open space, and landscaping, at land adjoining Ashby Road, Kegworth, Derbyshire. The report pack indicates a recommendation to permit this development, subject to a Section 106 agreement.

The application, reference 16/00378/FULM, was initially submitted in April 2016. The report details extensive considerations regarding design, housing mix, and the impact on the character and appearance of the streetscape, referencing the council's adopted North West Leicestershire Good Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document. Concerns raised by Kegworth Parish Council and third parties regarding density, traffic, and pressure on local services are outlined. The report also addresses the proposed housing mix, noting it deviates from the Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment but aligns with local needs and the provision of two and three-bedroom properties.

Significant attention is given to the impact on neighbours and future occupants' amenities, particularly concerning noise from the nearby M1 motorway, East Midlands Gateway, and East Midlands Airport. A Noise Mitigation Strategy (NMS) is detailed, proposing external measures such as an acoustic bund and fence, as well as internal mitigation including acoustic glazing and enhanced insulation. The report indicates that the Council's Environmental Protection Team has no objections to the proposed mitigation, subject to conditions.

Highway impacts are also a key consideration, with the report detailing assessments of site access, temporary construction access, and junction capacity. The Leicestershire County Council Highways Authority has no objections, subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement for transportation contributions. The report also covers ecological impacts, with the County Council Ecologist having no objections subject to conditions, and landscaping proposals, which aim to compensate for the removal of some trees and hedgerows.

Flood risk and drainage are addressed, with the site being in Flood Zone 1. The proposed surface water drainage strategy incorporates sustainable drainage systems (SuDS). Developer contributions are sought for affordable housing, education, civic amenity, libraries, transportation, health services, and open space, sport, and recreation facilities, totalling over £1.18 million. The report also considers impacts on the historic environment and archaeology, with recommendations for archaeological mitigation, and aviation safety, with East Midlands Airport Safeguarding having no objections subject to conditions.

The report concludes that, subject to conditions and the Section 106 agreement, the proposed development represents sustainable development and is recommended for approval.

Confirmation of Previous Minutes

The committee is also scheduled to confirm and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 14 July 2026. These minutes are available for review in the Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf document.