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Badgers, Biodiversity, and Builders in Sapcote | Leicester News
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Construction on a new 80-home housing project in Sapcote has been halted after developers William Davis Homes skipped key environmental plans — including protections for local badgers, biodiversity zones, traffic management, and water runoff. Blaby District Council issued a 56-day stop notice, citing major regulatory oversights and a history of Roman artifacts found nearby. Developers now face court and hefty fines if they fail to submit and approve compliant plans — a firm reminder that progress must respect both nature and heritage.
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