Proposals for new homes in
Scraptoft
Public Consultation
Parker Strategic Land is preparing an outline planning application for up to 190 new homes on land east of Hamilton Lane, north of Scraptoft. This parcel of up to 190 homes is the first phase of the wider Scraptoft North allocation, as set out in the current Local Plan, for 1,200 homes and supporting community infrastructure.
As well as providing new family homes, the proposals include delivering new public open space, which will be accessible to existing and new residents, and enhanced drainage features to benefit the wider community.
Before finalising and submitting an outline planning application to Harborough District Council, Parker Strategic Land is inviting the community to comment on the plans and share their feedback.
On this website you can find more detail about the proposals, read our handy FAQs and share your feedback with us. You can also view our webinar recording on the feedback page.
Masterplan (click to enlarge)
What is an outline planning application?
An outline planning application agrees the principle of development on a site. That’s why you may not see the level of detail in the plans you would expect. If an outline planning application is granted planning permission, this must be followed by a reserved matters submission showing more detail, which will be determined separately by the Council.
As part of this outline planning application for up to 190 new homes, Parker Strategic Land is seeking approval for access. Permission for all other matters including layout, scale and appearance will be sought for as part of any additional reserved matters planning application. This will also form part of a separate public consultation.
Why does the community need more homes?
Harborough District Council is legally required to bring forward sites for housing to meet its needs, which is calculated based on housing demand and population statistics by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Currently, Harborough District Council must meet an annual target of 723 new homes and has identified this site as an opportunity to meet local demand for new homes, and it forms an allocation for development in the adopted local plan.
How can I find out more and have my say?
You can submit an online feedback form with your comments by clicking here.
You can meet the project team at Scraptoft Community Hub on Tuesday 12th August from 15:00 to 19:00. The address is Malsbury Avenue, Scraptoft, Leicestershire, LE7 9FQ.
Watching the recording of our public webinar, which was held on Wednesday 30th July. You can watch the recording here.
You can email the project team at contact@scraptoftnewhomes.com or call Freephone 0808 1688 296 to leave a message and a member of the team will call you back.
Please submit your feedback by Friday 22nd August, so that it can be considered before the plans are finalised and submitted as part of an outline planning application to Harborough District Council.
Submitting feedback via our online form here
Please submit your feedback by Friday 22nd August, so that it can be considered before the plans are finalised and submitted as part of an outline planning application to Harborough District Council.
About us
Parker’s of Leicester first started out in business over 100 years ago when founder Billy Parker opened his first butcher’s shop, W&J Parker, in Leicester. The family then moved into farming and farms over 12,000 acres in Leicestershire and other counties.
Parker’s historically sold land to house-builders, but in 2016 Parker Strategic Land was formed to help shape the direction of future developments and meet the needs of local communities by creating places to be proud of.
The family company has a track record in bringing forward developments across Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Staffordshire, Norfolk, Essex, Derbyshire, Kent, Bedfordshire and Gloucestershire. Parker Strategic Land work as a master developer, in partnership with local stakeholders to create quality schemes.
You can learn more about Parker Strategic Land by visiting their website here.