Hundreds of Somerset homes set to advance

Almost 300 homes could be built in a Somerset village with plans recommended to get the green light at committee next week (10 April).The Hignett Family Trust has submitted an outline application to Bath & North East Somerset Council for development on a parcel of land at Combe Hay Lane, Combe Hay.Outline permission is sought for phases three and four for up to 290 homes, including landscaping, drainage, open space, allotments, footpaths and emergency access. All matters are reserved, except access from Combe Hay Lane via the approved phase one spine road, with details of internal roads and footpaths reserved.Permission is also sought for a detailed application for the continuation of the spine road (from Phase one), to and through Sulis Manor and associated works.Proposed is 40 per cent affordable housing of up to 116 homes. Also included is the provision of new allotments, ecological mitigation, landscaping, drainage and footpaths/cycleways.Bath & North East Somerset Council’s planning committee will now consider the application.A report for the committee said new homes would make a significant contribution to the council’s housing supply, with it adding economic benefits would arise from jobs created during the construction phase, including to local suppliers and contractors.A recommendation has been made to permit the application, subject to conditions and a section 106 agreement.