New homes approved despite flooding concerns

Dozens of new homes will be built on Yeovil's northern edge despite concerns about flooding and a lack of amenities.

Gladman Developments and the Somerset Community Foundation jointly put forward outline plans in December 2023 for 60 new homes on Tintinhull Road.

Somerset Council's planning committee south has now given the plans the green light – despite fears that it could exacerbate ongoing flooding issues, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Councillor Evie Potts-Jones said: "The road is quite a slope – it sits at an angle and it's like a river constantly."

In addition to 21 affordable homes, the developers have agreed to provide more than £577,000 towards local schools, more than £99,000 towards local sports facilities and play areas, and just over £24,000 towards expanding nearby GP surgeries.

To address road safety concerns with the site new pavements will be provided to link the new homes with the neighbouring development and the existing 30mph zone will be extended to the west.

A new pedestrian crossing will be installed and an existing public footpath through the Brimsmore site, connecting Tintinhull Road to Thorne Lane, will be upgraded at a cost of around £62,500.

The committee voted to approve the outline plans by seven votes to one.

A reserved matters application, detailing the precise design and layout of the new homes, is expected to be submitted within the next 12 months.

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