A plan to build 4,250 houses looks set to get the backing of councillors.

A group of developers wants to build the homes in Lubbesthorpe.

At a meeting of Leicestershire County Council's cabinet yesterday, members were told by officers that the homes were needed and that they were in a good place, although there were several issues that needed to be resolved.

Cabinet member Byron Rhodes said: "It's right not to give it a green light but to give it an amber light, which is what we are doing."

Issues that still need to be resolved include the amount of accommodation for the elderly, the exact size of the employment area, sporting facilities and transport.

The leader of the county council, David Parsons, is the member for Kirby Muxloe, near Lubbesthorpe.

He has stated his opposition to the plan and took no part in the cabinet meeting while the Lubbesthorpe plan was discussed.

The decision on the application will be made by Blaby District Council. The county council is a consultee.

About 1,200 comments about the proposals – most of which are objections – have so far been made to the district council.