Agenda

Under the Code of Conduct members are reminded that in declaring interests you should make clear the nature of that interest and whether it is a disclosable pecuniary interest, registerable interest or other interest.

To receive questions from members of the public under rule no.10 of the Council Procedure Rules.

To confirm and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 24 September 2025.

Motion

Following the consideration of a petition at Council on 4 November, the following motion was moved by Councillor L Windram and seconded by Councillor T Gillard:

The Local Plan Committee considers the petition and agrees to remove the land off Torrington Avenue, Whitwick, site reference C19a to build 242 houses from the draft local plan.

Petition

Petition as considered by Council on 4 November:

Background

We emphatically oppose the proposal to build 242 houses on the land off Torrington Avenue and Hall Lane – Site Reference C19a. Our reasons are:

Environmental Impact: It threatens our green spaces, natural habitats, and biodiversity. Destruction of trees and open land will negatively affect air quality and wildlife. A negative impact on our water drainage and sewage systems.

Overcrowding and Infrastructure Strain: Increased traffic causing congestion. Adding a link road to meet with the site C19a from the proposed site C19b (700 Item Pages houses) off Stephenson Way site 19b would further exacerbate traffic congestion. More pressure on already overburdened services, especially healthcare.

Loss of Community Character: Development would erode the separation between Whitwick and Coalville. Whitwick risks losing its identity as a distinct village. It diminishes the historical and cultural integrity of the area.

Noise and Construction Disruption: Long-term noise, dust, and disruption during construction. Ongoing noise pollution from increased traffic, affecting health and quality of life (stress, sleep issues).

Inappropriate Location: The area lacks the infrastructure to support such large-scale development. Housing would be better situated near industrial units and existing road networks that can accommodate an increase in traffic.

Action petitioned for

We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge our leaders to act now to remove the land at Torrington Avenue, Whitwick - Site Reference – C19a – the build of 242 houses from the Draft Local Plan.

The report of the Principal Planning Policy Officer.

The report of the Planning Policy and Land Charges Team Manager.

The report of the Planning Policy and Land Charges Team Manager.

The report of the Planning Policy and Land Charges Team Manager.

The report of the Planning Policy and Land Charges Team Manager.

The report of the Planning Policy and Land Charges Team Manager.