I am writing to you in order to make formal representations for the Harborough Local Plan on behalf of the Harborough District Council residents in my constituency of South Leicestershire.

As a Member of Parliament for South Leicestershire, I have listened attentively to the view of my constituents on a range of matters that are outlined within this proposed Local Plan submission. As such I should like to make formal representations on the following areas:-

HOUSING
With regard to house building in the District, I do, in principle, agree with the Government's guidance that further, more expansive housing building is required across the country. This guidance is in line with national population increases as well as the large number of people either wishing to take their first step onto the housing ladder or are awaiting social or affordable housing via a local authority or housing association.

With this in mind however, I should like to see 'appropriate' house building, whereby new developments will be built in an environmentally sound manner and will be built to meet the crucial economic and domestic needs of my constituents in South Leicestershire and other residents within the District.

In addition, I have been closely following the plans for the large-scale development known locally as 'Lutterworth East' for some time. I acknowledge that while these plans have not yet been finalized, they are nevertheless are source of some concern for my constituents. Given that these are 'embryonic' plans, I am unable to commit fully until I see further detailed plans.

MAGNA PARK
In concern of the proposed expansion of Magna Park, I should like to reiterate once again my objections to these proposals as originally outlined following my election as MP in 2015. In keeping with the thoughts and concerns of many of my constituents, I believe that the proposed expansion would be counter-productive to the local area's needs and to residents in terms of pollution and congestion, where the town of Lutterworth has historically experienced detrimental issues.

In closing, I should like to sincerely thank Harborough District Council for carrying out this consultation and for giving my constituents and the other residents of the district an opportunity to have their views and opinions heard on this vitally important matter.