A 225-signature petition opposing plans to build 800 homes in Whitwick, New Swannington and Coalville will be presented to councillors again next week.

The item is on the agenda for next Wednesday's North West Leicestershire District Council Local Plan Committee meeting.

It has been referred from last month, when it first appeared on the agenda for at the May 13 Full Council meeting, and has been by submitted by Ms G Baker.

The petition also says residents oppose plans which would make Whitwick and Thringstone become part of Coalville Town.

It refers to the North West Leicestershire draft local plan for 2020-2040.

The petition reads: "We strongly oppose the proposal to build nearly 800 properties from Talbot Lane, Whitwick, through New Swannington into Coalville. 

"Which will destroy our green space, and have a devastating impact on wildlife, our environment and on local resources. 

"We also strongly oppose plans which will lead to Whitwick and Thringstone becoming part of Coalville Town. This will destroy our heritage, historical identity and communities.

"We, the undersigned, are concerned residents who urge North West Leicestershire District Council to act now to build only our fair share of housing and commercial sites and ensure that proposals to build are designed to minimise the impact on the character of the villages and the facilities nearby.  

"We would also urge that the council takes seriously its responsibilities to reduce building impact on climate change and build affordable housing close to areas of employment and current networks as a priority.

"There are 225 valid signatures on the petition, which, in accordance with the scheme, is an 'ordinary petition'."