Public Consultation - Area of Development

Background

Since the adoption of the Broughton Astley Neighbourhood Plan in 2013, the village has seen significant housing development. The original Plan allocated two main sites and one reserve site, delivering around 500 new homes.

The Neighbourhood Plan is now being reviewed. As part of this process, new housing allocations must be considered to ensure the Plan remains up to date, meets the housing requirement figure for the Parish and reflects local needs.

At the same time, Harborough District Council is reviewing its Local Plan, which sets housing requirements for each settlement across the district. Once adopted, the Local Plan will take precedence over Neighbourhood Plan allocations, but we have an opportunity to put forward our preferred sites so that the housing requirement is met by allocations that are favoured locally.

Housing Allocation for Broughton Astley

Harborough District Council has allocated 475 new homes to Broughton Astley. These have been assigned to a single site on land off Frolesworth Road.

However, through the Neighbourhood Plan review, the Parish Council has taken a proactive approach. A comprehensive assessment of potential development sites has been carried out, identifying seven suitable alternative locations for residential development.

This means there are now two potential approaches to meet the required housing number:

1. Accept the District Council's allocation of 475 homes on one site (Frolesworth Road), or

2. Distribute the housing requirement across a combination of smaller sites identified locally.

Your Views Matter

The Parish Council is committed to ensuring development in Broughton Astley is sustainable and meets the needs of the community. We are now seeking your views on the seven identified development sites before any decisions are made about future allocations in the Neighbourhood Plan.

Consultation Details

Consultation period: Tuesday 26 August 2025 – Wednesday 24 September 2025 (inclusive).

Drop in sessions at the Village Hall where Parish Councillors will be available to answer any questions:

Tuesday 26 August 2pm – 7pm

Monday 8 September 3pm – 8pm

Saturday 20 September 10am – 4pm

Wednesday 24 September 3pm – 8pm

How to respond:

Please see details of the potential development sites and complete the consultation form providing your first four preferred options by following the link provided below, or in person at one of the drop-in sessions.

Forms can also be collected from the permenant display in the Village Hall, Station Road, Broughton Astley, LE9 6PT during opening hours.

Completed forms can also be emailed to: parishoffice@broughton-astley.gov.uk