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Blaby Golf Under Threat from Housing | Leicester News
Blaby Golf Range is still open for now, despite a government-approved plan to build 200 homes on its land — a decision that overturned local council’s rejection, which had drawn over 1,700 objections. The planning inspector, John Longmuir, sided with development, citing a critical housing shortage, while council staff and locals argue it’s a devastating loss of green space and outdoor recreation. Businesses on site, including Okapi Kitchen, are keeping operations running and urging visitors to keep coming — no closure date confirmed. The debate highlights a tough choice: housing needs vs…
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