Access to the development will be via a new traffic island.
The planning committee at Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council have approved an outline planning application for up to 415 homes in Hinckley.
The application is for the homes to be built on the A47 Normandy Way, near the Ashby Road junction.
It is proposed that the site would be accessed through a 3-arm roundabout on the Normandy Way.
M1 motorway closed following lorry fire
The M1 in Leicestershire is closed southbound between J21 (M69, Leicester) and J20 (Lutterworth.
Man charged in connection with indecent exposure in Nuneaton
He has been remanded in custody to appear before Coventry Magistrates Court on Friday, 31 October 2025.
New rules in place for bird keepers in Leicestershire
The Government has said these additional housing measures will help protect birds from bird flu.
£3m upgrade for Council’s passenger transport fleet
They have hit the road to help Leicestershire County Council deliver vital services.
Video technology sees faster treatment for stroke patients in Leicestershire
As of September 2025, 318 patients in Leicestershire have been assessed via video call.
East Midlands Airport Assisted Travel service wins national award
East Midlands Airport’s Assisted Travel service has grown in popularity, with numbers increasing by around 25% each year.
Annual Christmas toy appeal launches in Hinckley
This year, the toy appeal team are requesting more items suited to older children.
Specialist investigation launched after report of sexual assault in Nuneaton
Neighbourhood officers are in the area.
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