Approval for 50 new Leicestershire homes granted

Published by Max Salsbury for 24dash.com in Housing and also in Development

Planning permission has been granted for 50 new houses in Bagworth, Leicestershire.

Persimmon Homes North Midlands will being work on the houses along with a 5,000 square foot commercial unit in September.

The development will create a new community for the people of Bagworth with contributions given to the provision of education, highways, open space and affordable housing under a Section 106 agreement.

Paul Hurst, managing director for Persimmon Homes North Midlands, said: “We welcome this news and look forward to getting construction underway in Bagworth.  
 
“The development will provide a mix of two, three and four bedroom units within easy reach of the M1 and assistance will be provided through a number of housing initiatives to help people take their first step or move up the property ladder with ease.”