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.
Hathern Post Office will close this month
The Post Office has written a letter to customers.
M1 motorway closed following lorry fire
The M1 in Leicestershire is closed southbound between J21 (M69, Leicester) and J20 (Lutterworth.
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.
Man charged after fire in Loughborough
He is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court this morning (Wednesday 29 October).
Man sentenced after Loughborough stabbing left victim seriously injured
He was sentenced on Friday (24 October).
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