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Introduction

Welcome to our vision for
Hayes Gardens

We are exploring a draft vision for a proposed new development in Narborough and Enderby known as Hayes Gardens.

The 57-hectare (141 acre) site, consisting of land within Carlton Park and including Enderby Golf Course, is being promoted by landowners, Santander and Blaby District Council, for inclusion within the new Blaby District Council Local Plan.

The proposed vision for Hayes Gardens represents an exceptional opportunity to integrate a vibrant, new sustainable community seamlessly with the existing surroundings. In summer 2024 we completed an engagement exercise with the local community.

Engagement so far

During May and June 2024, we undertook an engagement exercise with the community. This included sending out newsletters and feedback forms to local residents and hosting a series of drop-in events.

Our engagement was publicised via local media and on social media and our events were attended by 328 people. As part of the exercise, we received over 200 comments on our interactive map and almost 700 completed feedback forms. We would like to thank everyone who got involved.

On Wednesday 19 June 2024 we held an online briefing with representatives from BDC and Santander. You can watch a recording of the session below:

19 June 2024 online briefing

Read more about the results of our engagement exercise:

Engagement summary (PDF)

February 2026 update

Proposals for development at Carlton Park and Enderby Golf Course, known as Hayes Gardens, were in the early stages when the public were asked to comment on them in May 2024. The next stage of the process is for a decision to be made on whether these are included in the draft new Blaby District Local Plan.

The timeline for the new Local Plan has been updated as a result of a review of Government proposals to change the national planning system. To ensure that the new Local Plan responds to these changes, Blaby Council are aiming to produce the next version, known as the Regulation 19 version, by April 2026. This is a full draft of the Local Plan and will be subject to public consultation thereafter, with dates to be confirmed.

Hayes Gardens

Our proposals for a new community in Narborough and Enderby

Timeline

How the plans will move forward

We are in the early stages of developing the vision for Hayes Gardens. Below is an indicative timeline of activity. 

  1. May 2024

    Start of engagement with the community and other key stakeholders to understand priorities and seek feedback on the draft vision.

  2. May-June 2024

    Public engagement events where the community can learn more about the draft vision.

  3. Summer 2024

    Review of your comments and incorporation into the vision for the development, where possible.
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  4. April 2026

    Anticipated decision on content of the new Local Plan (Reg 19) undertaken by Blaby District Council.

  5. May/June 2026

    Statutory Consultation on the Local Plan (Reg 19).

  6. November/December 2026

    Blaby District Council is expecting to submit the new Blaby Local Plan to the Planning Inspectorate for examination.

  7. April 2027

    Examination of the Local Plan by the Planning Inspectorate. *

  8. December 2027

    Examination Report received into the Blaby Local Plan and this will allow adopted by the District Council in at end of 2027. *

  9. 2028

    If the site is allocated a Masterplan will be prepared for the overall landholding.

  10. 2029

    Planning applications can then come forward for the landholdings.

* these timelines may change and are dependent on the Planning Inspectorate.

About

Meet the team

Blaby District Council

Blaby District Council is responsible for a range of services including waste collection, recycling, Council Tax collection, licensing and planning. The Council plays a vital role in managing local amenities and responding to the evolving needs of residents.

The Council actively encourages engagement and participation from individuals invested in shaping the district into a place where people want to live, work and visit.

Blaby District Council is a landowner involved in the development proposals for Hayes Gardens – an exciting initiative that has the potential to contribute positively to our community’s future.

Santander

Santander is a leading banking institution serving customers across the globe. With a focus on their #TheRightChange initiative, Santander is keen to promote sustainability as the norm and not just an ambition. Santander is one of the landowners involved in bringing forward the proposals for Hayes Gardens.

Meeting Place

Meeting Place is an integrated communications agency that specialises in the built environment. We deliver socially impactful campaigns to create positive change from developments.

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