Proposed Development

The planning application will be submitted in outline, with the only matters for consideration being the principle of residential development at the Site, and also the means of access. More detailed design considerations, such as the layout of the development, landscaping and appearance of the dwellings will be reserved for future consideration by the Council.

The above image shows an indicative layout, to demonstrate how the Site is likely to be developed. In this regard, the preliminary scheme proposes up to 71 dwellings, comprising of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bed housing. In addition, it is expected that 30% of the housing will be affordable. On this basis, the housing needs of a wide range of local people will be accommodated by the development.

The Site access and internal layout have been designed in compliance with the latest Somerset Highways design guidance and in conjunction with the Council’s highway officers. The vehicular access to the Site would be from Mendip View to the south and which would also provide pedestrian access. Pedestrian access connectivity would also be provided to the allotments adjacent to the Site to the east and also the bio-diversity enhancement land to the west, which will connect to the existing Public Right of Way running along the entire western boundary.

Car parking is in accordance with the standards set by the Council and every plot will also have infrastructure provision for car chargers.

Below is an example of the architectural styles that have been used by Crossman Acquisitions Ltd in its other developments. Given that the planning application is in outline, the architectural appearance of the dwellings will be considered by the Council at a later date.