Housebuilder William Davis Homes has welcomed a decision to approve a scheme for more than 120 new homes in Leicestershire, to help meet the demand for new housing.
The development will be on a site off Snells Nook Lane in Nanpantan, which is allocated for housing in the emerging Charnwood Local Plan.
The area was previously earmarked for development as part of the Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park.
In addition to 128 new homes, the scheme will create publicly-accessible open space equivalent to almost 4.5 football pitches and a new children’s play area.
The Group Land Director at William Davis Homes, Sarah Whetton, welcomed the decision by Charnwood Borough Council’s Plans Committee.
Sarah said the company was committed to helping the borough council achieve its vision of making Charnwood one of the most desirable areas in which to live and work in the region.
“We have been proud to be part of Charnwood’s development landscape since 1935,” said Sarah. “Whilst we develop our award-winning schemes throughout the Midlands, the majority of our employees, apprentices and our supply chain is based in Charnwood.”
William Davis Homes has been working with Charnwood Borough Council to ensure there will be a range of house types to meet demand. The scheme includes both first-time buyer and larger family homes, with a 30% allocation of affordable homes.
