Environment and planning news

Council resolves to reduce obligations to help small builders

Housing

Published on Tuesday 24th April 2012

Councillors on the Executive of Harborough District Council have resolved to reduce levels of planning obligations to help developers of one and two dwellings.

Proposal to lease Symington's Rec land

Published on Monday 23rd April 2012

Harborough District Council is proposing to grant a 28 year lease to Harborough Youth and Community Trust for the Land at Symington’s Recreation Ground, Market Harborough.

Delight as planning strategy gets thumbs up

terraced housing

Published on Thursday 17th November 2011

One of the most important planning documents which will help shape the future of the district has been officially adopted.

Depot bid will be decided by County

Published on Friday 13th November 2009

A planning application to locate a waste collection depot on the outskirts of Market Harborough is to be assessed by the county council.

Flagship projects team recognised with award

Published on Thursday 9th July 2009

A partnership between a council and a firm of architects has been recognised with a top award.

Make views known on how district grows

Photo showing people at a meeting

Published on Tuesday 30th June 2009

A major public consultation is taking place to get people's views on one of the most important planning documents of recent years which will set out how the district will look over the next 20 years.