Bristol Live reports on a major development on Bristol’s outskirts that could see a village double in size as up to 500 homes could be built on green belt land.
.. major consultation …. up to 500 homes over 40 hectares of land…
[in 2009] … Council refused the plans…
Bristol Live writes:
Developers have revealed plans to build hundreds of new homes on green belt land in Failand.
Harrow Estates has launched a major consultation on its vision to build up to 500 homes over 40 hectares of land – which would see the size of the village double.
The development would be spread over three sites bordering the ‘Failand Triangle’ all of which are currently in the green belt.
The vision details plans for a new primary school, affordable housing and highways improvements and links.
The proposal also includes new sporting and community facilities…
A ‘vision document’ has now been submitted to North Somerset Council.
As yet, no planning application has been made.
A consultation on the vision has now been launched by Harrow Estates, which is part of the Redrow Group…
The proposal is being put forward at the same time as North Somerset Council is starting to draw up its Local Plan for the area up to 2038.
A spokesperson for Harrow Estates said: ‘We are hosting an initial consultation with the community and stakeholders alongside the promotion of the sites through the emerging North Somerset Local Plan 2038…’
The news has already sparked concern among parish leaders who are planning to organising a public meeting on zoom about the scheme…
In 2009 a planning application was submitted for up to 500 houses to be built on land east of Failand…
North Somerset Council refused the plans and the developers went to appeal…
People can find out more about Harrow Estates plan at www.sustainablefailand.co.uk.
