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Oct 2014
SAVEROTHLEY Will you help to save Rothley from further overdevelopment?
Are you happy for Rothley to become a small town?
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“Almost 600 new properties have already been given permission in Rothley in the past 2 years. If this application is given permission, it will bring the number of new houses permitted in Rothley since we moved to the
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The land in question is a mixture of woodland and open fields and falls partially into the Ridgeway Conservation area. It is currently used for growing crops and grazing livestock and is very popular with Rothley and Mountsorrel families and dog walkers. Wildlife, such as owls, bats, birds, squirrels, foxes, badgers, newts and muntjac deer, a abundant.
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Maybe this is just the start? It is likely that this proposal, and the recently approved West Cross Lane development, are just the beginning of a large scale plan to fill the fields between Rothley and Mountsorrel with housing. Unfortunately, nearly all of these fields are owned by building companies. If we can stop this proposal, it may save the remaining fields from further speculative applications.
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If you do care, you need to make your voice heard. Another application for 200 more houses on fields adjoining the Ridings, Westfield Lane, Templar Way and Breech Hedge is currently under consideration. David Wilson homes plan to submit an application in the coming weeks.
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Do you care that the fields of our villages are being swallowed up by large new housing estates?
This map is for illustration purposes only and does not represent true scale.
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How many more patients can Mountsorrel’s GPs surgeries take?
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How much longer do you want to wait at the lights near the Red Lion?
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How many more cars would you like to see driving past your house?
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village 8 years ago to over 1000. Enough is enough. It is time to stop.” Rothley and Mountsorrel residents have set up a group to oppose this development. Please email your name and address to saverothley@gmail.com or call/text 07748 590594 to add your support. We will keep you up to date on any developments and coordinate ways that we can help to stop our villages from being ruined.
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erosion of the area of separation was a huge disappointment for residents of both villages. However, that doesn’t mean that this scheme will necessarily go ahead! Your objection may be the one that makes the difference so please don’t give in- get in touch.
Vivienne Barratt-Peacock
Perhaps you have already opposed one of the many recent building schemes in Rothley or Mountsorrel and feel that your views have been ignored? The granting of permission for 130 houses at West Cross Lane and consequent loss of the green fields and
PUBLIC MEETING
8pm, Tuesday 18th November 2014 at the Rothley Centre.