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Desford’s Big Housing Plan Sparks Debate | Leicester News
Bellway Homes is pushing forward with a bold plan to build 550 new homes in Desford, Leicestershire — right behind Bosworth Academy — complete with a doctor’s office, skate park, sports fields, and a new road to ease traffic. The phased development starts with a shopping hub near Peckleton Lane, then expands with play areas and community gardens, ending with formal pitches and access roads. Developers tout it as a “landscape-led village extension” prioritizing community facilities. But locals are up in arms — fearing the loss of village charm, increased traffic, damage to wildlife, and strain…
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