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Nearly 2,000 new homes are proposed for North West Leicestershire, with 650 earmarked for Whitwick and more for Thringstone — sparking fierce local backlash over traffic, flooding, and wildlife damage. Residents warn existing roads can’t handle the strain and fear village charm will vanish as development swallows green spaces. The council invites feedback at a community drop-in on August 10th and urges submissions by September, with many urging brownfield sites instead of pristine land.

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