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Warehouse Plans Blocked by Local Concerns | Leicester News
A massive 95,000 sq ft warehouse near Hinckley has been rejected by the planning committee — not for lack of ambition, but for ignoring local impact. Developers wanted a 24/7 operation on a vacant site, claiming it would boost jobs and overcome Sports England’s objections. But councillors called the design “lazy,” slammed its towering height over homes, and warned of relentless truck traffic worsening congestion on the already troubled A5. With a unanimous vote to defer, they’re demanding a smarter, more considerate proposal — and pushing for better signage to divert trucks off the fragile…
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