Objections raised against bid to build up to 350 homes next to Oadby golf course

Rogue golf balls, an extra burden and lack of services in the area are some of the objections raised in relation to plans to build 250 homes in Oadby.

Bloor Homes has submitted a planning application for permission to build 250 homes, with a further 100 proposed, on land next to a town golf course.

Oadby and Wigston Borough Council’s planning committee will look over the plans and make a decision whether to permit the second phase of a huge development at Cottage Farm, next to Glen Gorse Golf Course, off the A6 Glen Road, next week.

The massive development - which is part of the area’s local plan - is recommended for approval.

The 50 acres site which is currently open field land, sits to the south west of the first phase and is bordered by properties on Tilton Drive and the Gartree High School playing fields.

Included in the planning officers’ report, are some of the objections made by neighbours and local residents.

One said: “May pose a danger in relation to adjacent golf course re rogue balls going to dwellings.”

But officers said: “Twenty three of the dwellings will be adjacent to the golf course, albeit they will be separated from it by a road, strip of amenity space and then the trees and hedges that form part of the boundary for the golf course. As such it is not considered that this would represent any reason for a refusal to be issued.”

Other objectors said it would be put pressure on services. One said: “No provisions for schools and doctors."

And another read: “Will put an extra burden on Oadby residents unfairly.”

Others raised concerns about more traffic, air pollution and visual amenity, with one resident saying the development would “spoil” their view.

But a report prepared for councillors states: “Based on the consultation comments of the consultees it can be seen that the proposal would not adversely impact upon their respective areas and where there is an issue it can be dealt with by way of condition.

“Overall, therefore, the proposal is considered acceptable and recommended for approval subject to a Section 106 legal agreement, conditions and informatives.”

Access for the second phase is proposed via the 150 homes built in phase one.

The plans include 23 different house types - detached, semi-detached, terraced and flats - in a range of styles.

Some 75 of the 250 homes will be shared ownership.

Councillors meet on Thursday night to make permit or refuse the development.