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Developer makes promise of economic benefits as housing plans are revealed

Source: http://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk

Plans have been unveiled for dozens of new homes in a North Somerset village which is already earmarked for more than 200 extra houses.Langford could be in line to receive up to 25 houses off the A38 after Jehdi Ltd submitted its development proposals to North Somerset Council.The greenfield site, known as Lostwood, is near the 24-hour Budgens petrol station, and the applicant believes there is a ‘compelling presumption in favour of approval’ of the plans.In its submission to the council, Jehdi Ltd said a new housing estate would offer ‘family homes in an accessible location’, affordable housing and a boost to the village’s economy.The developer would also contribute funding to improve or create new infrastructure ‘to avoid overloading’ services.