Planning Context - Harborough Local Plan
The Future of Magna Park
What is a Local Plan?
A Local Plan is the key planning document that guides how development will happen in an area. It is prepared by the local council and sets out where new homes, workplaces, green spaces and infrastructure will go.
Every local authority in England is required by government to have an up-to-date Local Plan. Once adopted, it becomes the legal basis for making decisions on planning applications in the area.
Harborough District Council is currently preparing a new Local Plan covering the period 2020 to 2041. This will replace the current adopted plan (2011–2031) and will shape how the district grows over the next 15+ years.
What the Local Plan Means for Magna Park
The Proposed Submission Draft Harborough Local Plan (March 2025) recognises Magna Park's critical role in the district and wider regional economy, and allocates land for future strategic logistics growth.
"Magna Park will grow and enhance its role as a strategic distribution hub, attracting valuable inward investment."— Submission Draft Harborough Local Plan
Key Local Plan Policies
Policy SA01 — Site Allocations MP1 & MP2
Magna Park is allocated in the draft Local Plan for warehousing and logistics use. The northern expansion site is allocated under reference MP2 for strategic storage and distribution, building on Magna Park's established infrastructure and access to the motorway network.
Policy DS02 — Creating Jobs
Evidence confirms that more and larger strategic distribution spaces are required to support Leicester and Leicestershire's growing logistics sector.
Local Plan Policies Map
The policies map shows the site allocations for Magna Park, including MP1 and the proposed MP2 expansion area.
Local Plan extract showing MP1 & MP2 allocations
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