🌊 Flood Risk & Drainage
Surface water, exceedance routes, blocked assets, downstream choke points and unknown drainage links are central issues.
Recent flooding evidence has raised serious concerns about drainage and infrastructure capacity in the area.FR Campaign
Be Ready Before the Planning Rush Starts
This website brings together the key issues, evidence, and updates around the proposed Frolesworth Road development — helping residents understand the risks and respond effectively.
ACTUAL LOCAL FLOODING — NOT THEORETICAL RISK
Scale of Site
Up to 550 homes
Campaign Focus
Infrastructure first
Current Status
Site activity seen
Resident Need
Be ready early
Key Issues
The main concerns residents are likely to need when the application arrives.
🚽 Sewage & Infrastructure
Broughton Astley Treatment Works already discharges during rainfall events. There are no major capacity upgrades planned, only minor optimisation and a small tank.
🚗 Traffic & Access
Local roads already struggle with school traffic and congestion. Construction and future traffic routes remain unclear.
🏫 Schools & Services
Evidence suggests this development could generate ~150+ additional pupils. No clear plan has been provided to meet this demand locally.
🌿 Environment & Missing Data
Key environmental concerns are being scoped out early, despite:
- Missing water quality data
- Pressure on the River Soar catchment
- Known local drainage issues
🏗️ Construction Impact & Disruption
Construction activity may significantly affect nearby residents through noise, dust, and increased heavy vehicle movements. Extended build timelines could disrupt daily life, local businesses, and road safety, particularly during peak hours. Clear mitigation plans and construction management strategies have not yet been fully outlined.
Timeline
A clear running record of how the proposal is moving.
Trial pit digging reported on site
Residents have observed ground investigation activity on site.
Anaerobic digestion plant objection
Odour Risk Ignored: Why This Housing Proposal Fails Basic Planning Standards
Document Library
Organise the planning file into clean folders so residents can find what matters quickly.
Planning
Planning portal core documents
Application forms, plans, red line boundary, access plans and technical reports.
Environment
Environmental and drainage reports
Flood Risk Assessment, drainage strategy, utilities notes and ground reports.
Simple English
Short explainers that turn technical planning language into plain English for residents.
⚠️ Why This Matters
This development is being pushed forward before infrastructure is ready.
Existing issues with flooding, drainage, and sewage are already affecting residents.
More homes = more pressure
No clear upgrades = increased risk
Limited time = reduced public voice
👉 This is why early awareness matters
Evidence Bank
A running list of the evidence categories already relevant to this site.
Sewage & Infrastructure
Sewage Discharge Data
Local monitoring shows repeated discharge events from the treatment works into Broughton Astley Brook. These often correlate with rainfall, indicating the system struggles under pressure.
SFRA Level 2
Flood Risk Gaps
The latest flood risk report confirms Broughton Astley has not been fully modelled. This means downstream impacts from large developments remain uncertain.
Local Site Investigations
Ground Conditions
Evidence from nearby developments shows clay ground conditions prevent soakaways. This means water must be discharged elsewhere — increasing pressure on drains and watercourses.
FOI / EIR Responses
Infrastructure Capacity
Official responses confirm: – Schools under pressure – Limited infrastructure upgrades – Reliance on future mitigation rather than current capacity
How to Object & Action
Keep it practical, factual, and easy to follow.
1
Check the Proposal
A planning Application for up to 550 homes off Frolesworth Road is now live on HDC planning portal reference no : 26/00480/OUT
2
Submit Your Objection
Once live, residents will have just 21 days to comment. Objections must be made through the council planning portal to be counted.
3
Share & Support
The more residents who object, the stronger the case. Share this website, speak to neighbours, and help raise awareness.