Ecological credentials to the forefront as 210-home resi scheme gets green light

Charnwood Borough Council has given the go-ahead for the creation of 210 new homes in Shepshed.

The development – known as Jubilee Rise – will be delivered by Persimmon Homes North Midlands.

Twenty percent of the properties will be transferred to an affordable housing provider for rent and shared ownership, the housebuilder said.

Persimmon has pledged £2.1m towards local education provision, £349,000 towards local highways and £114,000 towards local healthcare as part of the scheme.

The firm says “particular attention” has been given to the environmental and ecological credentials of the new community, which will bring a biodiversity net gain to the area.

Sean Barratt, technical director at Persimmon Homes North Midlands, said: “We’re delighted to have received approval for our development at Shepshed and I want to thank Charnwood Borough Council for their support. Not only will the development deliver 210 quality new homes and a biodiversity net gain, it will also create local jobs as part of the construction and generate a significant investment in the local economy.

“We’re committed to creating vibrant, successful communities and supporting more local families in getting their dream homes. We’re looking forward to our new community taking shape over the course of 2023.”