More than 1,700 objections have been filed against it
06:00, 25 Feb 2026
The site where the homes are planned(Image: Google )
A developer has not given up on plans to build 200 homes on a Leicestershire golf course despite hundreds of objections from concerned residents.
Developers Hallam Land Management Ltd submitted an outline planning application to Blaby District Council to build 200 homes covering the majority of Blaby Golf Centre. But the scheme proved controversial, with more than 1,700 objections filed against it.
Councillors at Blaby District Council refused the scheme last July, following planning officers’ recommendation on the basis that while the development would provide much-needed housing, the loss of 16 hectares of green wedge was “considered to be inherently harmful.”
They said proposals to relocate other popular and well-used businesses at the golf course site – including a dance school, gym, taxi rank, boutique and beauty salon – were not adequate.
Now Hallam Land Management is asking the government’s Planning Inspectorate to overturn Blaby District Council’s decision.
Blaby District Council portfolio holder for planning and strategic growth, councillor Mike Shirley said: “We were confident that refusing this application was the right thing to do in planning terms when it came before us last year. The harms it posed, both to established and well-used local businesses and the local community, significantly outweighed the benefits of new housing.
“We do not believe the situation has changed and we hope the government Planning Inspector will feel the same way.”
Blaby ward councillor Paul Hartshorn took to his Facebook page to register his disappointment at the appeal. He said: “I’m deeply disappointed – though sadly not surprised – that the refused plans to build up to 200 homes on the Blaby Golf Centre site are now being appealed.
“It is incredibly frustrating that when over a thousand residents sign a petition, and nearly two thousand formally object, the process can simply restart. But this is where we must stay engaged.”
Responding to Cllr Hartshorn’s post, one resident said: “Thanks Paul for keeping us informed, as this topic is very close to my heart. Myself and my son took up golf thanks to this delightful beginners course. I have voiced my thoughts and concerns.”
Representations can be made directly to the Planning Inspectorate by searching “appeal-planning-decision.service.gov.uk/comment-planning-appeal/enter-appeal-reference” and inputting the search reference number 6004284.
The appeal is due to start on Tuesday, May 12.