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Family Pitch Expansion Approved
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A family-run Gypsy and Traveller site in Leicestershire is set to expand after a local council sided with the owner, David Button, over objections from the parish council. The site, owned by Button and his five sons, seeks to add four new pitches and officially recognize a fifth already built during the pandemic — all to accommodate family members. While the parish council raised concerns about access, waste collection, and overcrowding, Blaby District Council approved the plans, citing the site’s long-standing history and family use. The site’s approval journey dates back to 2007 with temporary permits and was solidified in 2010 — now, the family’s housing needs have won out over local resistance.
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