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Barrow-upon-Soar Gets New Homes and School
Barrow-upon-Soar is set for major growth with 350 new homes and a brand-new primary school approved by the council, despite fierce local opposition over traffic, sewage, and health concerns. Two sites—one south of Cotes Road with 130 homes, another north of Willow Road with 221 homes—are now greenlit, though the Cotes Road project faced complications from overlapping developer plans. Developers are pledging over £2 million in community contributions to fund the school and other amenities. While some local reps questioned the Willow Road design, council officers defended its fit with the…
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