Lord Derby finally gets green light for Hatchfield Farm but it may not be over

The racing industry have opposed Hatchfield Farm since 2008

The Newmarket racing industry's marathon fight to stop Lord Derby's controversial housing development plans for Hatchfield Farm in the town may not be over, despite the government giving the proposals the green light.

After 12 years of public inquires, judicial reviews and high court appeals, Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, has sided with the latest inspector of the plans Richard Schofield.

Jenrick has given Derby the go ahead to build 400 houses - on a greenfield site in the north east of the town.

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 14 March 2020inNews

Last updated 16:03, 14 March 2020

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