Tuesday, April 28, 2009
First published : Leicester Mercury
A district council has criticised how the Government will decide whether the Pennbury eco-town is to be built on the outskirts of Leicester.
Harborough District Council said yesterday it may have to take the Government to the High Court if it wants to challenge the siting of 15,000 homes.
The authority has endorsed a scathing letter from chief executive Sue Smith which will be sent today to the Department of Communities and Local Government (CLG).
However, after taking legal advice, the council decided not to oppose Pennbury at this stage.
This is despite members being against proposed changes to the planning process concerning eco-towns, which could result in the settlement being imposed on the district against its wishes.
The council said it could not work out the viability of the Pennbury scheme at the moment as so much essential information was not available