Evidence used during the production of each section the plan can be found by clicking on the section headings below
1. Introduction
Neighbourhood Plans
The Markfield Neighbourhood Area
Basic Conditions
National Planning Policy Framework
Hinckley and Bosworth Local Plan
Excluded Development
What has been done so far
What happens next?
2. Markfield Profile
3. Sustainable Development and Vision
Sustainable Development
Vision
4. Environment and Heritage
Countryside
Charnwood Forest Regional Park
Area 6: Thringstone/Markfield Quarries and Settlement
Area 2: Ulverscroft Wooded Valley
Area 10: Groby/Ratby Wooded Farmland
Area 11: Thornton Plantation Farmlands
National ForestGreen Infrastructure
Biodiversity
Billa Barra Hill Local Nature Reserve
Hill Hole Quarry Nature Reserve
Altar Stones Nature Reserve
Trees
Local Green Spaces
Climate Change
Renewable Energy
Energy Efficiency Requirements
Electric Vehicle Chargepoints
Flood Risk
Heritage
History
Designated Heritage Assets
Non-Designated Features of Local Heritage Interest
Design
Traditional Building Styles
5. Facilities and Services
Education
Mercenfeld Primary School
Markfield Institute of Higher Education
Markfield Medical Centre
Shopping
Markfield Community Library
Sport and Recreation
Markfield Community and Sports Centre
Jubilee Playing Fields
Open Space and Recreation Study
Community Meeting Places
Copt Oak Memorial Hall
Congregational Church Hall
Methodist Church Hall
Hill Hole Quarry Allotments
Cemetery
Mobile Network
Superfast Broadband
Infrastructure
6. Housing
Hinckley and Bosworth Local Plan
Housing Provision
Housing Allocation
Land South London Road, Markfield
Windfall Housing Development
Meeting Local Housing Needs
Housing needs of older people
Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding
Affordable Housing
Whitegate Stables Caravan Park
7. Business and Employment
Economic Activity
Business
Employment Land
Markfield Industrial Estate
Brownfield Land
Business Conversion of Rural Buildings
Business Expansion
Minerals
Home Working
8. Traffic and Transport
Road Network
M1 Junction 22
A511 Growth Corridor Scheme
Local Roads
Noise and Air Quality
Walking
Pavements
Footpaths and bridleways
Cycling
Bus Services
Appendix 1: Local Green Space: Summary of Reasons for Designation
Policies Map (Parish)
Policies Map (Village)
