The Planning Committee of Hinckley and Bosworth Council met on Tuesday 22 September 2026, determining two significant planning applications. The committee granted planning permission for a new housing development at Peggs Close, Earl Shilton, and approved reserved matters for a residential development on land northeast of Ashby Road, Markfield.

Peggs Close, Earl Shilton

The committee granted planning permission for the erection of 10 houses and 8 flats at Peggs Close, Earl Shilton. The development was welcomed by members as an improvement on the previous site. A key discussion point was the comments made by Leicestershire Police regarding crime prevention, and the committee agreed to delegate authority to officers to discuss mitigation measures for these concerns. The decision was made subject to planning conditions, confirmation from Leicestershire County Council's Drainage Department, and the entering into of a Section 106 Agreement.

Land Northeast of Ashby Road, Markfield

Reserved matters were approved for the residential development of 93 dwellings on land northeast of Ashby Road, Markfield. This application was a cross-boundary one with Charnwood Borough Council, with the majority of the development falling within Charnwood's jurisdiction. The part of the site within Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council's administrative boundary was to be largely undeveloped, with only vehicular and pedestrian access proposed. Members noted that the outline planning permission for this site had been controversial. The approval was granted subject to planning conditions, with the Assistant Director Planning and Regeneration given powers to resolve outstanding ecology issues and determine the final detail of planning conditions.

Appeals Progress

Members were also updated on the progress of various planning appeals.