1.0

Size of Development

The new proposal combined with the current development will increase the village by 21%, from 1,591 to 1,910 homes.

Disproportionate amount of development in Rothley compared to the other so called ‘Service Centres’ in the Charnwood area.

2.0

Location of Development

Outside current settlement boundary – without justification.

Topography of the site means the development will have a detrimental impact on the village’s unique character – particularly from the southern approach and the conservation area of Town Green.

The amount of new development to the south of the village appears to be merging with Birstall, threatening the context and overall character of the village.

3.0

Relocation of a Working Farm

We believe this contravenes national planning policy as it threatens the open nature of the possible relocated site.

Contributes to the loss of the existing character of the village.

4.0

Detrimental Impact on the Conservation Area

The development will have a detrimental impact on the context of Town Green as the site will dominate the conservation area due to its siteing at the top of a hill.

Situated between the two original conservation areas.

5.0

Flooding

Rothley is in a recognized flood plain.

Current proposal has increased the issue of flooding.

The drainage information submitted with the application is inadequate and should be fully resolved before this application was made.

6.0

Traffic increase on the Village

Currently too busy at Woodgate shops.

Back log at Hallfield Lane traffic lights.

The new proposed entrance on Hall fields lane is on a bend which dips over a bridge – low visibility, any increase on visibility splays will have a substantial impact on the character of this part of the Village.

Contradicts guidelines in ‘Rothley Conservation Area Character Appraisal’.

7.0

Lack of Public facilities

No Doctors, or Dentist.

School is already full.

No community facilities have been allowed for in the new proposal.