Questions were asked of a proposal for 9 ‘much-needed’, 3-bedroom houses on land in Wootton at a recent parish council meeting.
Wootton Bridge councillors, including County Hall representative Sarah Redrup, raised concerns over Tradeamp Ltd’s application for 3-bedroom homes on land next to 115 Station Road.
The developer’s plans include 5 ‘chalet style’ houses, 4 bungalows, improved vehicle access and informal pedestrian crossing points, according to a Planning, Design and Access Statement prepared by Phil Salmon Planning Ltd.
Councillor Redrup said:
“In the housing survey for Wootton, three-bedroom houses are not what we need – it’s more 1, 2 beds – and that was a similar point we made in another planning application.
“We need to push for more affordable accommodation in Wootton.”
Wootton Bridge Parish Council chair Barry Abraham agreed, adding:
“We are getting very little land now that’s left in the centre or close to the centre of the village. It then becomes more difficult for people who want single bed property.
Article continues below this advertisement “None of them (referencing planning applications) actually meet the needs of young people, the people that would provide the children for our local primary schools, which is why primary schools are closing.
“We’re not having enough property for younger people to move into.”
Phil Salmon Planning said:
“The site already benefits from planning permission for the conversion of a building (115 Station Road) from 7 flats into 2 dwellings (now implemented) and the construction of five detached dwellings, a new vehicular access, roadway and new footpath.
“This new application seeks to provide for additional much-needed housing, making use of the approved access, but proposing a new layout to create a sense of place, and which reflects the existing layout context set by surrounding development, notably Park View and Glendale Close, accessed from Station Road.
“There is no material harm in granting planning permission for the scheme given that there would be no adverse impacts, whilst landscaping measures would enhance the site within the surrounding rural area.
“The application provides for significant enhancement to highways safety and access to public transport. It also offers real opportunity for enhanced biodiversity.”
County Hall’s public consultation on the proposal finishes on 22nd April and a decision is expected on 13th May.
I thought this current Labour Government were going
to build 1.5 million homes by 2029
I doubt they will build 100,000 by 2029
Why not build more 1 and 2 bedroom flats for
Social housing.
More chance of reaching their imaginary target!
Lol
There is no requirement for additional in wotton or nearby,just look at one online property advertiser, there are dozens of properties in wotton available for sale,or do you wont the euphomistic affordable homes that still no one can afford.
The same can be said all round the island.
They are having trouble selling overpriced
properties islandwide, especially now the 2nd
homeowners market has gone quiet.