Bassetlaw Rejects Housing Development Over Historical Concerns

Bassetlaw District Council has rejected an application for 24 homes in Hayton, citing concerns about the negative impact on historical buildings and encroachment into open countryside. Meanwhile, Richborough Estates has applied for outline planning permission to develop up to 290 homes in Newton Leys, with plans for 25% affordable housing and a design that respects local character. In Headingley, a proposal to convert a former children's home into 30 flats has faced significant opposition, with 89 objections primarily focused on road safety and conservation area impacts. Peterborough City Council is set to reconsider a rejected plan for 650 homes, with residents encouraged to attend a council meeting to voice concerns about overdevelopment. Additionally, plans for 14 affordable homes in Hanley Swan were turned down against planning officers' recommendations, with objections citing conflicts with the local neighborhood plan and potential environmental impacts. The decisions reflect ongoing tensions between development needs and preservation of local character and heritage.