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Planning Committee - Tuesday, 7 April 2026 6.30 pm
April 7, 2026 at 6:30 pm Planning Committee View on council website Watch video of meetingSummary
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The Planning Committee of Hinckley and Bosworth Council was scheduled to consider several planning applications, including proposals for new housing developments and apartment blocks. The committee was also due to receive an update on the progress of various planning appeals.
Outline Application for Housing Development in Field Head
A significant item on the agenda was an outline application for the erection of up to 135 dwellings, amenity space, areas for outdoor play, landscaping, and associated infrastructure on land south of Jacqueline Road, Field Head. This application, referenced as 25/00676/OUT, reserves all matters except for access. The detailed report for this application can be found in the document 25-00676-OUT Jacqueline Road Markfield FINAL.pdf.
Application for Residential Dwellings in Desford
The committee was scheduled to review an application for the erection of four detached residential dwellings with associated garaging on land to the rear of 34 Lindridge Lane, Desford. This application is identified as 25/01125/FUL. The relevant documentation for this item is the 25-01125-FUL - Field Maple House 34 Lindridge Lane Desford FINAL.pdf.
Application for Apartment Blocks at Trinity Marina, Hinckley
An application for three apartment blocks comprising 76 one and two-bedroom apartments, with associated parking and landscaping, at Trinity Marina, Coventry Road, Hinckley was also listed. This application is numbered 22/00839/FUL. The supporting document for this item is 22.00839.FUL Trinity Marina FINAL.pdf.
Application for a Side Extension in Markfield
The committee was due to consider an application for a 1.5-storey side extension with a rear dormer at 36 London Road, Markfield. This application is identified as 25/01057/HOU. The document detailing this application is 25 01057 HOU - 36 London Road Markfield FINAL.pdf.
Appeals Progress Report
A report on the progress of various appeals was scheduled to be presented to the committee. This update is contained within the document Appeals Progress Report 27.03.26.pdf.
The agenda also included standard procedural items such as apologies and substitutions, confirmation of previous minutes, and declarations of interest. Any additional urgent business, to be advised by the Chair, was to be taken at the end of the agenda. The committee was also scheduled to hear any questions submitted in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 12 and to report on progress regarding any decisions delegated at the previous meeting.
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