The Leicester NHS trust had asked for £1m to offset extra pressure from a new housing estate
PublishedA Leicestershire NHS trust has been ordered to pay Harborough District Council £35,000 in legal fees after losing a court battle.
University of Leicester Hospitals NHS Trust asked for an extra £1m to deal with pressures created by a new housing development near Lutterworth.High Court judge dismissed its bidPlanning permission was given for the Lutterworth East scheme in 2020, which will involve building 2,750 homes, a village centre, two primary schools and sports grounds.
A spokesperson for Harborough District Council said it welcomed the judge's decision to order the trust to contribute to the authority's legal fees and refuse an appeal. "We will now focus on delivering much needed homes, businesses, schools and infrastructure sustainably at Lutterworth East," theyRichard Mitchell, chief executive of the NHS trust, reacted to the judge’s ruling, which also blocked the right to appeal.
Mr Mitchell said: "We are disappointed in the outcome and will be taking the time to review the judgement contents in detail before considering our next steps as a trust."
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