Students cut from wharf plan

The wharf is to be transformed

Controversial plans to develop Loughborough Wharf have been adjusted to appease opponents.

The future of the project may be decided by Charnwood Borough Council on Thursday.

The development, by William Davis and British Waterways, involves an upgrade of the wharf area including office buildings, private flats, shops and a cafe bar.

Recent revisions to the designs follow objections from nearby residents and boat users.

One of the main concerns had been the presence of student accommodation, which the developers have now removed.

The height of the buildings has also been reduced, with the tallest being scaled down from nine to eight floors.

However opponents are still concerned about the height and want assurances that student accommodation will not be built on the site in the future.