Charnwood Borough Council does not currently meet its 5 year housing supply. It is likely that more housing will be allocated to Barrow upon Soar.
In the local Charnwood Borough Council plan Barrow upon Soar is classed as a service centre. A service centre should provide the following:
A primary school and good access to a secondary school
Access to employment opportunities
Food shops and a post office
Good access to a doctor’s surgery
A good regular public transport service to at least one main urban centre and reasonable bus access to nearby villages
A good range of recreation, leisure and community facilities
This survey seeks to find out if Barrow upon Soar has the necessary facilities to provide a service centre to the village and the Wolds.