LVA can confirm it has submitted an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate following Somerset Council’s non-determination of an outline planning application for up to 252 dwellings on land to the north of Mudford Road, Yeovil.
Since submission of the application in March 2022, LVA has sought to work closely with the Council and statutory consultees to enable an informed decision to be reached, though this has not been forthcoming. As such, an appeal has been raised in order to obtain ... Read more
Following pre-application discussions with South Somerset District, and consultation with the local community, an outline planning application on land at Castle Cary, Somerset has been submitted to Somerset Council proposing the erection of up to 46 dwellings with associated works including the formation of a vehicular access, provision of open space and landscaping.
Proposals for the site, which is located at the southern edge of the village, seek to respond positively to the surr... Read more
LVA is delighted to confirm that South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Planning Committee voted to approve (subject to a S106 Agreement) its outline planning application for up to 9 self-build dwellings on Land to the east of Ermine Street, Caxton.
In considering the application on 20 September 2023, Members agreed with the Case Officer’s recommendation to grant permission on the basis the site represents a sustainable location for small-scale housing growth that can positively c... Read more
LVA has been following with interest the government’s recent attempts to amend nutrient neutrality requirements to encourage housebuilding in England.
In August 2023, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP announced plans to relax rules that have blocked housing schemes being delivered in areas where protected waterways are at risk from pollution. Proposed... Read more
Following refusal of an outline planning application for up to 22 dwellings on land at Westway Lane, Shepton Mallet in 2022, a revised application has now been submitted to Somerset Council proposing up to 18 new dwellings including the provision of 5 affordable dwellings. In response to the previous refusal, the quantum of development has been reduced in order to provide a scheme that can deliver sufficient provision of open space and contribute positively to the local built and natural c... Read more
LVA is pleased to confirm an outline planning application proposing up to 47 dwellings on land at Gypsy Lane, Wells has been submitted to Somerset Council. LVA consider that the proposed development can positively contribute towards addressing the deficit of housing land supply currently faced by (including affordable housing need) the Council, in a sustainable location within close proximity to everyday facilities and services within the town. LVA consider that the application is capable ... Read more
On 6 June 2023, Teignbridge Council Executive Committee formally 'made' (adopted) the Ipplepen Neighbourhood Plan, meaning it now forms part of the Statutory Development Plan for the district.
Development of the Neighbourhood Plan first commenced in 2015 and has been subject to various consultation exercises followed by independent Examination which declared the Plan sound. A referendum was then held on 4th May 2023 with nearly 80% of voting in favour of the Plan.
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Following Sedgemoor Council’s resolution to grant outline planning permission for up to 45 new dwellings on land at New Road, West Huntspill, near Highbridge, Somerset, LVA is delighted to announce that the formal Decision Notice has now been issued.
Development of the site will provide much needed new market and affordable housing for the local area, alongside a number of other on-site benefits such as the provision of open space, play space, improved pedestrian access to school w... Read more
It is with great pleasure that LVA can confirm formal outline planning permission has been received for the development of land off Birch Road, Landkey for up to 150 dwellings. The site is located immediately adjacent to the contiguous built-up area of Landkey, a sustainable settlement where there is an identified need for future housing growth. Further, the site will provide a new informal country park, associated open space including new community allotments, orchard planting, attenuatio... Read more
LVA is pleased to confirm that formal outline planning permission has been received for the development of land adjacent to Caddesdown Business Park, for up to 211 homes and 4.27 hectares of commercial space. The site is located to the South of the town of Bideford, a sustainable settlement where there is an identified need for housing growth and will provide public open space.
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