New homes plan to build new leisure centre

A planning application has been submitted to seek permission to build 100 homes in Greenhill.

North West Leicestershire District Council says the sale of land owned by them in Greenhill will provide much-needed housing and secure funds for the new Coalville Leisure Centre.

A planning application has been submitted to seek permission to build approximately 100 homes on land off Waterworks Road in Greenhill.

If planning permission is granted, the council plans to sell the land to a developer with the funds raised diverted straight into the Coalville Leisure Centre project which already has planning permission with construction due to start imminently.

The plan shows how the site could be regenerated and confirms that the development would not impact the football pitches, recreation area and BMX track that sit adjacent to the site. 

The council say they plan to consult with local residents to see how these community facilities might be improved and enhanced to complement the new development, should it get permission.

Councilor Roger Bayliss, Portfolio Holder for Housing at NWLDC, said: “As we look to meet the housing demand in North West Leicestershire, this piece of land offers us the opportunity to create a high quality development in an area that really needs more homes.

 “If planning permission is granted we will work with a developer to ensure a really high standard of homes on this site that can be held up as a leading example of good design in the district.

“The fact that the money raised will go straight into the Coalville Leisure Centre project also clearly demonstrates the community-wide benefit of a project like this.”

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, NWLDC has remained determined to push forward with the projects it can, which includes this planning application.

The application can be viewed in full and commented on through the planning portal at www.nwleics.gov.uk/planning