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Deadline to Register Castle Donington Development Plan Views Extended

The deadline to register views regarding the proposed development of land to the north and south of Park Lane in Castle Donington has been extended to end February.

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New Proposals Revealed for Castle Donington Concept Development 2009

Both developments shown below have now been combined into one big development scheme for Castle Donington.

Proposals include new housing north and south of Park Lane, commercial development and a new relief road.

Details of the proposals are still being revealed and will be published here soon.

Details of the story so far can be found here in Castle Donington Local News.

Castle Donington Concept Development Proposals Revealed 2008

1,000 new dwellings, a relief road, commercial development possibly comprising of a pub/restaurant, nursery and a doctor's surgery are proposed in the Castle Donington Concept Masterplan.

The new relief road is key to this concept development becoming reality.  The question is: "Do the Castle Donington community want it?"

Full story, concept survey question and maps in Local News

Castle Donington Housing Development Application Amended 2008

Proposed housing development land off Park LanePlans to build 350 new houses off Park Lane in Castle Donington have now been revised.  The number of new dwellings has been reduced to a maximum of 275.

Local Councillor Tony Saffell will organise a public meeting when more information is available.

Go straight to Local News for up-dates, David Taylor MP's comments, to VIEW PLANS, letters and more.

Appeal for Help

Do you enjoy pottering around the garden?
Can you spare an hour to help others?
Castle Donington & District Volunteer Centre are appealing for volunteers to help with their gardening scheme.
Fast forward to Local News for full details

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