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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 meeting

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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.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor MJ Crooks
Councillor MJ Crooks Liberal Democrat • Newbold Verdon with Desford & Peckleton
Profile image for Councillor JR Moore
Councillor JR Moore Liberal Democrat • Hinckley Trinity
Profile image for Councillor CM Allen
Councillor CM Allen Conservative Group Whip • Conservative • Earl Shilton
Profile image for Councillor RG Allen
Councillor RG Allen Leader of the Conservative Group • Conservative • Earl Shilton
Profile image for Councillor SL Bray
Councillor SL Bray Leader of the Council • Liberal Democrat • Hinckley Castle
Profile image for Councillor MA Cook
Councillor MA Cook Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group • Conservative • Cadeby, Carlton & Market Bosworth with Shackerstone
Profile image for Councillor DS Cope
Councillor DS Cope Liberal Democrat • Hinckley Trinity
Profile image for Councillor REH Flemming
Councillor REH Flemming Mayor of the Borough of Hinckley and Bosworth • Liberal Democrat • Burbage Sketchley & Stretton
Profile image for Councillor C Gibbens
Councillor C Gibbens Deputy Mayor • Liberal Democrat • Hinckley Clarendon
Profile image for Councillor SM Gibbens
Councillor SM Gibbens Liberal Democrat • Hinckley De Montfort
Profile image for Councillor CE Green
Councillor CE Green Liberal Democrat • Barwell
Profile image for Councillor KWP Lynch
Councillor KWP Lynch Liberal Democrat • Hinckley Clarendon
Profile image for Councillor LJ Mullaney
Councillor LJ Mullaney Liberal Democrat • Hinckley Castle
Profile image for Councillor H Smith
Councillor H Smith Conservative • Barwell
Profile image for Councillor BR Walker
Councillor BR Walker Liberal Democrat • Burbage Sketchley & Stretton
Profile image for Councillor R Webber-Jones
Councillor R Webber-Jones Liberal Democrat • Newbold Verdon with Desford & Peckleton
Profile image for Councillor DT Glenville
Councillor DT Glenville Liberal Democrat • Burbage St Catherines & Lash Hill
Profile image for Councillor M Simmons
Councillor M Simmons Conservative • Barwell
Profile image for Councillor WJ Crooks
Councillor WJ Crooks Liberal Democrat • Barlestone, Nailstone & Osbaston
Profile image for Councillor LJP O'Shea JP
Councillor LJP O'Shea JP Conservative • Ratby, Bagworth & Thornton
Profile image for Councillor C Harris
Councillor C Harris Conservative • Markfield, Stanton & Field Head
Profile image for Councillor C Lambert
Councillor C Lambert Labour • Markfield, Stanton & Field Head

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet Tuesday 07-Apr-2026 18.30 Planning Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack Tuesday 07-Apr-2026 18.30 Planning Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

25 01057 HOU - 36 London Road Markfield FINAL.pdf
25-00676-OUT Jacqueline Road Markfield FINAL.pdf
22.00839.FUL Trinity Marina FINAL.pdf
Appeals Progress Report 27.03.26.pdf
Late items Tuesday 07-Apr-2026 18.30 Planning Committee.pdf
25-01125-FUL - Field Maple House 34 Lindridge Lane Desford FINAL.pdf
Printed minutes Tuesday 07-Apr-2026 18.30 Planning Committee.pdf
Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf