610 new houses proposed for Frome in Mendip’s local plan

UP to 610 homes could be coming to Frome as part of Mendip District Council’s Local Plan – part two.

The plan identifies sites which have a potential to deliver around 1,500 dwellings over the remaining plan period to 2029 across Mendip, with up to 610 new houses for Frome.

The land proposed for new housing is: Land north and south of Sandy’s Hill Lane – up to 200 homes; land at Keyford Field – up to 70 homes; land south of Keyford Field – up to 100 homes; land east of the Mount – 120; land at Innox Hill – up to 100 homes; land at Little Keyford – up to 20 homes.

The public are being encouraged to comment on the plans whilst the pre-submission draft of the Local Plan – part two, is under consultation until 12th February. This is the formal stage of consultation before the plan is submitted for examination by the Secretary of State.

Cllr Nigel Woollcombe-Adams, portfolio holder for planning, growth and housing services said, “This consultation offers residents the chance to feed into part two before it is submitted.

“The Local Plan is an important document shaping the future of our district and I would encourage people to engage with the consultation to ensure this plan is responsive to the needs of the communities across the district.”

The pre-submission Local Plan part two and supporting documents can be viewed at www.mendip .gov.uk/localplanpart2 or by visiting the council offices at the Shape Mendip Hub, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5BT or one of the Council Access Points (CAPs) in Frome, Glastonbury, Street and Wells.

Comments are invited until 12th February and should made on the dedicated response form, which is available online and in hard copy from the council offices or CAPs. Forms should be returned to; Planning Policy, Mendip District Council, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5BT or email planningpolicy@ mendip.gov.uk or by hand at the council offices or CAPs.

For further information or advice, please contact the planning policy team by email at planningpolicy@ mendip.gov.uk or by telephone on (0300) 303 8588.