The Site
Isley Woodhouse, extending to approximately 313Ha, is located south of East Midlands Airport and Donington Park. The market town of Castle Donington is the nearest large settlement, with the smaller villages of Diseworth, Tonge, and Breedon on the Hill located nearby. The site is sustainably located next to multiple employment opportunities at East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Gateway, East Midlands Distribution Centre and other surrounding developments.
Why here?
A new sustainable settlement south of the airport aligns with the Leicester and Leicestershire Strategic Growth Plan (SGP) which focuses growth at the International Gateway. The Local Plan Review has to accord with the SGP.
Growth at East Midlands Gateway (EMG) has been much more rapid than was expected, with all 11 units now occupied. The majority of workers have little opportunity to live locally and have to travel considerable distances. Significant employment growth in and around the airport has occurred in the recent past with further growth forecast as part of the Freeport proposal. Population growth in the area has been considerably below that of employment growth, resulting in significant in-commuting; the Isley Woodhouse proposal to accommodate circa 10,000 new residents and workers would significantly help address this imbalance.
Understanding The Site
The plans below demonstrate the key opportunities and influences that have been identified during our assessment of the site.
