Plan for homes on school site set to be rejected - for sixth time

Article at a glance A scheme for 87 new homes in Balderton is expected to be rejected for the sixth time after 'much local opposition' and concerns over a severe impact on the environment. The site is made up of more than 15 hectares of flat land at Highfields School on the north side of London Road, Balderton.

While council officers agree the revised scheme has positives, including provision for open space for residents and affordable housing, “significant harm has been identified which weighs against the scheme”. The temporary and permanent loss of sporting facilities at Highfields School has led to an objection from Sport England, which will only lift the objection if a range of mitigation measures are secured to maintain the multi-use games area .

“There is potential for adverse impacts from unpredictable noise associated with the MUGA use into the evening and at weekends when nearby occupiers might reasonably expect tranquillity.”

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