Local Development Framework &
Core Spatial Strategy

HDC are Assessing where housing will go within the district within the next 20 years.

Future of district – ‘best way forward’

Residents who helped the council plan for future development in the district can now view what is being considered as the best way forward.

The key points emerging from the potential strategy are:

30% of future housing in the district will be located at the Leicester fringe, the majority of which will be close to the A6.
40% to Market Harborough, the majority of which will be to the north west of the town, and 30% spread between other settlements. Rural development will be limited to that which supports affordable housing, local services and local employment.

New shops and other services will be created in existing retail centres. There will be limited new business and industrial land.

There will be greater emphasis on 'river corridors' and so-called 'green wedges', which are areas of green space between urban areas which help separate developments, as well as maintain their character and identity.

In January, a six week consultation will begin to get residents' views on the Core Spatial Strategy draft, which is currently being finalised.

All information above taken from HDC dedicated page.