The Appeal by Gladman Developments Ltd against the non-determination of the planning application to develop land on Shenton Lane for up to 125 dwellings has been dismissed and the application refused.

The Parish Council is surprised and delighted that this decision has been reached so quickly by the Planning Inspector. It is excellent news!

Thank you to everyone who helped by supporting the funding campaign, sending objections, delivering leaflets, attending the Inquiry and contributing in any other way to support the fight against this speculative development. The way the community came together to fight the proposal shows what a great community we have and in this regard special thanks are due to the Market Bosworth Community in Action Group.

Thanks are also due to the 'professionals' who guided the Parish Council through the Appeal process and represented us at the Inquiry, including the Borough Council's Case Officer, Mr Tim Hartley, and, of course, our Barrister, Mr Simon Bell of Clerksroom Chambers, without whom we could not have participated in the Inquiry.